Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a form of neuromuscular disease that results in loss of lower motor neurons and progressive muscle wasting, often leading to early death. Presently, it affects about 1 in 11,000 babies and about 1 in every 50 Americans is the disease carrier. On the basis of either the onset age of symptoms, SMA is classified into Type I, Type II, Type III and Type IV diseases.

Currently, no specific therapies for cure exist, but certain speciality drugs are expected to enter the market in the year 2019. The clinical care differs with the severity or type of the disorder category.

The global market is expected to witness a lucrative growth due the rising pharmaceuticals research and development (R&D) expenditures, increasing personal healthcare expenditure, accelerating economic growth and growing spinal muscular atrophy occurrence. The market is trending with progressing drug pipeline and high preference for gene therapy. However, there are some growth hindering factors in the market including lethargic drug approval process and associated business risks.

Regionally, the U.S. is expected to hold the leading position in the market, due to the increasing prevalence of motor neuron disorders in the population along with high preference of genetic correction therapy and myostatin drugs.

“Global Spinal Muscular Atrophy Market: Industry Analysis & Outlook (2019-2026)” by Koncept Analytics provides an extensive research and detailed analysis of the present market along with future outlook. Key players i.e. Biogen Inc., Novartis International AG, Roche Holding AG and Cytokinetics, Inc are being profiled along with their respective financials and growth strategies.