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Gene therapy that led to boy’s death had limited efficacy

Source: Nature - Main • Published: 27 Oct 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Nature - Main.

An experimental AAV base-editor gave limited dystrophin correction and caused a child’s death.

Gene therapy that led to boy’s death had limited efficacy
Key Takeaways
  • AAV base-editing produced only limited correction of the DMD mutation.
  • A high systemic AAV dose was linked to a severe immune reaction.
  • Animal testing was limited and has not established rare human risks.
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