BUZZ-Spruce Biosciences jumps as co moves toward FDA filing for rare childhood brain disorder drug
Spruce Biosciences, Inc. SPRB | 69.32 69.32 | +2.24% 0.00% Post |
** Shares of drug developer Spruce Biosciences SPRB.O rise 27% to $74 premarket
** Co says its therapy targets Sanfilippo Syndrome Type B, a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive brain damage and loss of motor skills in children
** Co says FDA confirmed its existing clinical data could support an accelerated review of its experimental enzyme‑replacement therapy
** Co says the treatment aims to replace a missing enzyme to slow or halt disease progression
** Co says the drug has been tested in 22 patients over six years with a favorable safety profile
** SPRB says it expects to file its application in Q4 2026 after completing FDA manufacturing requirements
** Shares up ~177% in 2025
