FDA Accelerates Approval of Afamitresgene Autoleucel for Advanced Synovial Sarcoma

Introduction On August 2, 2024, the FDA granted accelerated approval to afamitresgene autoleucel (TECELRA) for treating adults with unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcoma. This approval marks a significant advancement in immunotherapy for synovial sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer type. TECELRA is a melanoma-associated antigen A4 (MAGE-A4)-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy. This treatment … Continue reading FDA Accelerates Approval of Afamitresgene Autoleucel for Advanced Synovial Sarcoma