Klothos' KLTO-202 Gets Orphan Drug Designation, NRIX Advances Lead Asset, PROK To Meet With FDA

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Klotho Neurosciences Inc.'s (KLTO) novel secreted-Klotho (s-KL) promoter, gene, and delivery system (KLTO-202, or s-KL-AAV.myo) has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The company is pioneering the development of novel, disease-modifying cell and gene therapies using a patented, secreted form of the anti-aging Klotho gene (s-KL) to transform the treatment of neurodegenerative and age-related disorders such as ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease. Shares are up 24% at $1.70.

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