FDA Halts Rocket Pharma's Gene Therapy Trial After Patient Death

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A patient died following an experimental gene therapy trial by Rocket Pharmaceuticals for Danon disease, prompting the FDA to halt the study and investigate the cause, with concerns centered around a novel immune suppression agent used in the treatment regimen.
Topics:business#clinical-trial#danon-disease#gene-therapy#health#patient-death#rocket-pharmaceuticals
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