The FDA defines a "rare pediatric disease" as a di
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In December 2015, Amarantus submitted ODD and RPDD applications to the US FDA for engineered skin substitute in the treatment of Giant Congenital Hairy Nevus (GCMN) , in addition to its ODD application to the US FDA for eltoprazine in the treatment of Parkinson's disease levodopa-induced dyskinesia (PD-LID) submitted in October 2015.
The Company expects to receive responses regarding these designation applications in the first quarter of 2016.
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The FDA Orphan Drug Designation program provides a special status to drugs and biologics intended to treat, diagnose or prevent diseases and disorders that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. This designation provides for a seven-year marketing exclusivity period against competition, as well as certain incentives, including federal grants, tax credits and a waiver of PDUFA filing fees.
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