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Question
Are Ataluren the benefit of all cases of muscular dystrophy or limited to only Duchenne and Becker?
If so is there another drug handling other cases of muscular dystrophy? I hope so
Heard that Ataluren is perhaps approval from before inguinal Union in the beginning of the year 2014? Is this true
I hope so because I might I can not wait for 2015 or 2016 that many
Please reply quickly because I am a bit concerned
Answer
Dear Questioner
I’m sorry but we are unable to answer your question. The ECORN website is run by professionals working in cystic fibrosis. You may find out some information if you send an inquiry to the company that developed ataluren at the following website: www.ptcbio.com/contact_us.


Best wishes,
Lisa Kent, Belfast
23.10.2013
The answer is edited by: PhD Lisa Kent