vTv Therapeutics Announces FDA Orphan Drug Designation for HPPD in Sickle Cell Disease
vTv Therapeutics announced that the FDA granted orphan drug designation to HPPD for sickle cell disease. The company said the milestone supports partnering discussions while it continues to prioritize its lead late-stage type 1 diabetes program, cadisegliatin.
Why it matters — The designation may support the company's efforts to pursue a partner for HPPD as it focuses on cadisegliatin.