Lexington, KY, March 5, 2024 –NX Development Corp. (NXDC) has achieved another
milestone as we proudly announce the recent granting of orphan-drug status by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) for Gleolan (aminolevulinic acid HCl). This designation was
provided for the “real-time detection and visualization of epithelial ovarian tumors during
debulking surgery.”
Dr. Salvatore DeSena, CEO of NX Development Corp., shared this excitement, stating, “On
behalf of our entire team, I am proud to announce that NX Development Corp. secured orphan-
drug status for Gleolan in ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer. This
achievement demonstrates NXDC's commitment to exploring new and innovative uses for
Gleolan to help patients and surgeons in their fight against these cancers.
“This important milestone underlines the capabilities of aminolevulinic acid HCl in fluorescence-
guided surgery. As a group we aim to expand this further, also to other countries as well,
providing support to patients and healthcare professionals combating cancer globally”, said Dr.
Ulrich Kosciessa, Chairman of the Board of NXDC and CEO of photonamic GmbH & Co KG.
(Pinneberg, Germany) parent company to NXDC.