FDA IND clearance for ATR 1072 advances Atrium’s PRKAG2 RNA therapy
Jul 14, 2026, 6:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Atrium Therapeutics received FDA IND clearance for ATR 1072, enabling the Corventis Phase 1/2 trial in PRKAG2 syndrome. ATR 1072 uses siRNA delivered via Atrium’s RNA delivery platform to silence mutant PRKAG2 mRNA, potentially reducing glycogen buildup and improving heart function. The trial plans to enroll about 37 patients with first enrollment by end-2026 and initial data in 2H 2027, underscoring a near-term clinical catalyst for RNA-enabled cardiomyopathy therapies.
FDA clears IND for ATR 1072; Corventis Phase 1/2 targets PRKAG2.
ATR 1072 silences mutant PRKAG2 mRNA via siRNA; aims to reduce glycogen.
First patient enrollment expected by end-2026; data readout in 2H2027.
PRKAG2 US prevalence estimated at 1,000–2,000; no approved root-cause therapy.
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