Spur has acquired SwanBio Therapeutics to enhance its gene therapy pipeline and clinical capabilities, focusing on treatments for Gaucher disease and adrenomyeloneuropathy.

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Spur is a biopharmaceutical company focused on optimizing its gene therapy product candidates to achieve superior clinical outcomes. The company is particularly advancing a pioneering gene therapy candidate, FLT201, aimed at treating Gaucher disease, a genetic disorder for which there is currently no effective cure. Additionally, Spur is developing a first-in-class gene therapy candidate for adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) and is strategizing research initiatives to extend gene therapy applications to more common diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and cardiovascular conditions.

FLT201, Spur's flagship product, employs advanced adeno-associated virus (AAV) technology to deliver a unique transgene specifically targeting Gaucher disease Type 1. This innovative approach aims to provide a safe and effective gene replacement therapy that promotes long-lasting therapeutic protein expression in the liver. Furthermore, Spur has initiated several pre-clinical research projects focusing on central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular diseases, including a targeted effort related to GBA1 Parkinson’s disease using the same novel transgene applied in FLT201.

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The biopharmaceutical industry has been experiencing substantial growth in the United States, driven by advancements in innovative therapies, including gene therapy. The heightened focus on personalized medicine and genetic dis