Abu Dhabi first offers gene transfer therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy outside the US.

Abu Dhabi introduces gene transfer therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, making it the first location outside the US to offer this treatment. The one-time injection, delandistrogene moxeparvovec, was successfully administered at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City to an Emirati patient. The therapy, which delivers functional dystrophin genes, has the potential to transform the disease trajectory and improve quality of life for patients.

August 02, 2024
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