Sarepta Commits To Rapid, Thorough Pivotal Study For DMD Gene Therapy Based On Functional Improvements
Executive Summary
The company presented encouraging data on functional assessments of four boys treated with a micro-dystrophin gene therapy at the World Muscle Society, furthering momentum around the program.
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