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Highly Specific rAAV Capsids for Gene Therapy of Striated Muscle
Delivers Gene Therapy Specifically to Striated Muscle, Minimizing Systemic Adverse Effects These recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) capsids enable improved targeting of gene therapy to striated muscle while minimizing delivery to the liver. Duchenne Muscle Disorder (DMD) is a rare genetic disorder involving progressive muscle weakness and degradation...
Published: 3/21/2025   |   Inventor(s): Hugh Sweeney, David Hammers
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Human Health Care > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Human Health Care > Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy to Counter Obesity in People and Companion Animals
Combines GDF15 and Myostatin Inhibitor to Treat Obesity While Preserving Muscle Mass This gene therapy combines the increased expression of GDF15 with a myostatin inhibitor to treat obesity or reduce weight while maintaining muscle mass. Obesity is a major health problem in humans and companion animals. It increases the likelihood of developing diseases...
Published: 8/21/2023   |   Inventor(s): Hugh Sweeney, David Hammers
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Human Health Care > Therapeutics