Rare blood disorders and blood-related cancers continue to be a major focus of research as scientists look for new treatments for serious and life-threatening conditions.
Belgium-based Ablynx has submitted a marketing authorisation application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for approval of caplacizumab anti-von Willebrand factor (vWF) Nanobody to treat acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP).