Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

Disease

Also known as: autoimmune PAP

Disease Profile

Autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (aPAP) is a rare lung disease caused by anti-GM-CSF autoantibodies, leading to surfactant accumulation in alveoli and impaired gas exchange.

Category
Rare interstitial lung disease
Prevalence
Estimated prevalence is about 3.7 cases per million in early studies, with more recent estimates around 6.9 per million.
ICD Codes
  • J84.01

Related News

FDA extends review of Savara's MOLBREEVI application in autoimmune PAP

The FDA extended by three months the review period for Savara's MOLBREEVI biologics license application in autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, moving the PDUFA date to Nov. 22, 2026. Savara had previously said the FDA filed the application after a resubmission tied to manufacturing data and a transfer to Fujifilm.

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