Tag Archive for: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Microscopic image of cross-sectional calf muscle from a person with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, showing extensive replacement of muscle fibers by fat cells.Dr. Edwin P. Ewing, Jr. - http://phil.cdc.gov/phil/home.asp ID#: 70 US Department of Health and Human Services
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Imlifidase enables gene therapy in Duchenne patients with AAV antibodies

Initial clinical data indicate that the recombinant cysteine protease imlifidase, developed by Hansa Biopharma AB, may significantly reduce levels of anti-AAV antibodies, potentially enabling adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies in patients previously deemed ineligible due to pre-existing immunity.

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