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Inovio Faces Regulatory Hurdle for INO-3107 Amid Q4 Earnings and Cash Burn

· 1 min read · Verified by 3 sources · By Biotech Intelligence Brief Editorial
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Key Takeaways

  • Inovio (INO) reports FDA acceptance of its BLA for INO-3107 with a PDUFA date of October 30, 2026, though preliminary regulatory concerns regarding accelerated approval eligibility persist.
  • Meanwhile, the company continues to manage a narrowing cash runway as it pivots toward commercialization.

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