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FDA approves first treatment for children aged 4-11 years with APDS, a rare genetic disorder of the immune system

Source: FDA - Drugs • Published: 11 Sept 2026, 15:55

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from FDA - Drugs.

A news article describing an approval decision that expands a targeted oral therapy to younger children with a rare immune disorder, and what readers should expect from the report.

FDA approves first treatment for children aged 4-11 years with APDS, a rare genetic disorder of the immune system
Key Takeaways
  • The FDA approved leniolisib tablets for children aged 4–11 years weighing at least 27 kg.
  • Leniolisib was previously approved in 2023 for patients aged 12 and older at 70 mg orally twice daily.
  • This approval designates leniolisib as the first indicated treatment for activated PI3Kδ syndrome in this pediatric age group.
Read the full article at FDA - Drugs

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