Savara Resubmits the Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for MOLBREEVI* for the Potential Treatment of Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (Autoimmune PAP)
-- The BLA was Resubmitted with FUJIFILM Biotechnologies (Fujifilm) as the Drug Substance Manufacturer and Priority Review was Requested --
MOLBREEVI was granted
About Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (Autoimmune PAP)
Autoimmune PAP is a rare lung disease characterized by the abnormal build-up of surfactant in the alveoli. Surfactant consists of proteins and lipids and is an important physiological substance that lines the alveoli to prevent them from collapsing. In a healthy lung, excess surfactant is cleared and digested by immune cells called alveolar macrophages. Alveolar macrophages need to be stimulated by granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) to function properly in clearing surfactant, but in autoimmune PAP, GM-CSF is neutralized by antibodies against GM-CSF, rendering macrophages unable to adequately clear surfactant. As a result, an excess of surfactant accumulates in the alveoli, causing impaired gas exchange, resulting in clinical symptoms of shortness of breath, often with cough and frequent fatigue. Patients may also experience episodes of fever, chest pain, or coughing up blood, especially if secondary lung infection develops. In the long term, the disease can lead to serious complications, including lung fibrosis and the need for a lung transplant.
*MOLBREEVI is the FDA and EMA conditionally accepted trade name for molgramostim inhalation solution. It is not approved in any indication. MOLBREEVI is a trademark of
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