Retrophin (RTRX) PT Raised to $32 at Leerink Partners Following Clear Efficacy from Sparsentan
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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
Retrophin Announces Positive Top-Line Results from Phase 2 DUET Study of Sparsentan in Patients with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
September 7, 2016 6:55 AM EDTÂ Â Â Combined sparsentan treatment group experienced 44.8 percent 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
Conference call scheduled for today at 8:30 a.m. ET
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 07, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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... More