BUZZ-Regenxbio rises after report FDA to reverse rejection of rare-disease gene therapy

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** Shares of drug developer Regenxbio RGNX.O rise 7.8% to $8.41 premarket

** U.S. FDA to reverse rejection of RGNX's rare-disease gene therapy, Navsunli, Wall Street Journal reports

** Co plans to refile its application in Q3 after a formal meeting with the FDA expected in July, the reports says

** FDA had rejected the initial application in February, citing concerns around the study and asking for a new trial with placebo patients

** Reuters could not immediately reach Regenxbio for comment outside regular business hours

** As of last close, RGNX down 45.8% YTD