AUTL - EMA grants PRIME tag to Autolus Therapeutics' AUTO1 in blood cancer
Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL) has received PRIority MEdicines ((PRIME)) designation from the EMA for AUTO1,currently being investigated in the ongoing FELIX Phase 1b/2 study in relapsed / refractory adult B-Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.PRIME, akin to Breakthrough Therapy status in the U.S., provides for more intensive guidance on development and accelerated review of the market application.AUTO1 is a CD19 CAR T cell investigational therapy designed to overcome the limitations in clinical activity and safety compared to current CD19 CAR T cell therapies.B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a cancer that affects "B lymphocytes" - white blood cells that grow in the soft center of bones, called marrow.AUTL shares up 2.4% premarket trading at $5.87.
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EMA grants PRIME tag to Autolus Therapeutics' AUTO1 in blood cancer