Life Molecular Imaging Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for [18F]PI-2620 in Tau PET Imaging Across Three Neurodegenerative Conditions

Fast Track Designation Granted for use in patients being evaluated for Alzheimer’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, or Corticobasal Degeneration

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BOSTON, Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Life Molecular Imaging (LMI) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Fast Track Designation to [18F]PI-2620 Injection, an investigational PET imaging agent targeting tau neurofibrillary tangles. The Fast Track Designation has been granted for clinical development in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and corticobasal degeneration (CBD).

The FDA’s Fast Track program is designed to accelerate the development and review of drugs that address serious conditions and fulfill unmet medical needs. This designation underscores the significant potential of [18F]PI-2620 to improve diagnosis of these three devastating neurodegenerative diseases.

[18F]PI-2620 is a next-generation, F18-labeled PET imaging agent currently in Phase 3 clinical development for detecting tau pathology in Alzheimer’s disease. The compound is also being investigated in other neurodegenerative diseases and settings by many academic researchers and in drug development trials. Tau proteins are a hallmark of several neurodegenerative disorders including AD, PSP, CBD, and frontotemporal lobar dementia (FTLD). The ability to accurately image tau pathology could significantly enhance disease diagnosis and patient care.

“Receiving Fast Track Designation from the FDA is a major milestone that highlights the promise of [18F]PI-2620 in addressing the critical need for effective diagnostic tools in Alzheimer’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, and corticobasal degeneration,” said Andrew Stephens, Chief Medical Officer at LMI.

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