nirogacestat (Pending FDA Approval)

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Desmoid Tumors

Pending FDA approval for treatment of desmoid tumors

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Mechanism of Action

Gamma secretase cleaves multiple transmembrane proteins, including Notch, that are believed to play a role in activating pathways that contribute to growth of desmoid tumors

Gamma secretase has been shown to cleave B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA), a therapeutic target that is specifically expressed on multiple myeloma cells

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