Capricor Therapeutics announced the successful completion of a Type-B meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on next steps for the Biologics License Application (BLA) submission with its lead asset, CAP-1002 for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Additionally, Deramiocel has been selected as the proposed International Nonproprietary Name (INN) for CAP-1002 by the World Health Organization. The rolling submission process allows for the submission of pre-agreed components of the BLA to be submitted as they are completed, which can streamline the regulatory review process and de-risk the BLA.

Capricor plans to further outline the submission schedule with the FDA in the coming months. Deramiocel (CAP-1002) for the treatment of DMD has received Orphan Drug Designation and the regulatory pathway for this drug is supported by RMAT (Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy Designation). In addition, if Capricor were to receive FDA marketing approval for Deramiocel for the treatment of DMD, Capricor would be eligible to receive a Priority Review Voucher (PRV) based on its previous receipt of a rare pediatric disease designation.

Capricor retains full rights to the PRV, if received.