Chronic cure?Promacta seems to be quite effective for short term use according to the FDA, but use of it to treat chronic conditions may have the side effect of damaging the liver.
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is a chrnic conditions and thus regulators are still worrisome of some of the impacts that this newly discovered drug may have on individuals. It would be wise to look out for improvements on behalf of LGND as they attempt to address these concerns.
Partnering up with GlaxoSmithKline will also serve LGND as they look to market the product all over the world.