FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Taladegib, Potential Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment

Published Date: 07 Aug 2025

Endeavor BioMedicines' Taladegib gains orphan drug status for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, showing promise in improving lung function and patient outcomes.

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