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Capricor shares soar as potential FDA lifeline revives Duchenne drug hopes

Published

14 August 2026

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Biotech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Capricor Therapeutics shares rose 70% after the FDA agreed to review new 24-month data focused on upper limb muscle function for its Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug, deramiocel, pushing back the decision deadline.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 7 sources have reported it between 14 Aug 2026 and 25 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You have a clearer path to market if you develop Duchenne treatments because FDA review delays can now work in your favour through additional data submissions. This FDA approach means quicker pivots in clinical focus may unlock approvals you should prioritise now.

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7 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 25 Aug 2026

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BiotechFDA-reviewDuchenne-muscular-dystrophydrug-approvalbiotechclinical-data