First gene therapy for a rare eye disease, now NHS-approved
BBC - 17-Feb-2020This life-changing new gene therapy will halt sight loss and improve vision
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Prescription gene therapy product for treatment of inherited retinal disease
Voretigene neparvovec (Luxturna) is a novel gene therapy for the treatment of Leber's congenital amaurosis. It was developed by Spark Therapeutics and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It is the first in vivo gene therapy approved by the FDA.
Leber's congenital amaurosis, or biallelic RPE65-mediated inherited retinal disease, is an inherited disorder causing progressive blindness. Voretigene is the first treatment available for this condition. The gene therapy is not a cure for the condition, but substantially improves vision in those treated. It is given as an subretinal injection.
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Details last updated 19-Feb-2020
This life-changing new gene therapy will halt sight loss and improve vision