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Ligand Partner Retrophin Announces Positive Top-Line Results from Phase 2 DUET Study of Sparsentan in Patients with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
September 7, 2016 9:25 AM EDTCombined sparsentan treatment group experienced 44.8% reduction of proteinuria, more than double the reduction of irbesartan; achieves statistical significance in primary efficacy endpoint
Preliminary safety findings show sparsentan was generally safe and well-tolerated
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND) partner Retrophin, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTRX) today announced positive top-line results from the Phase 2 DUET study of sparsentan for the treatment of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disorder without an approved pharmacologic treatment that often leads to end-stage renal... More