Tofersen (Qalsody) approved in the EU for SOD1-ALS
The European Commission approved tofersen under exceptional circumstances for adults with ALS associated with a SOD1 mutation — the first EU therapy targeting a genetic cause of ALS.
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The European Commission approved tofersen under exceptional circumstances for adults with ALS associated with a SOD1 mutation — the first EU therapy targeting a genetic cause of ALS.
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