Promising Results in Gene Therapy Trial for Rare Danon Disease
Summary: A groundbreaking phase 1 study has shown encouraging results for a gene therapy treatment targeting Danon disease, a rare and life-threatening genetic heart condition. The study, conducted over 24 to 54 months, involved seven male patients with Danon disease who received a single infusion of RP-A501, a gene therapy designed to address the underlying cause of the disease.Key findings include:
The treatment involves using a modified virus to deliver a functional copy of the LAMP2B gene, which is mutated in Danon disease patients. While one patient required a heart transplant, the others showed promising signs of cardiac stability or improvement.This study represents a significant step forward in developing targeted therapies for Danon disease, offering hope for patients with this rare genetic disorder.
References: Greenberg, B., Taylor, M., Adler, E., Colan, S., Ricks, D., Yarabe, P., Battiprolu, P., et al. (2024). Phase 1 Study of AAV9.LAMP2B Gene Therapy in Danon Disease. New England Journal of Medicine. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2412392
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