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13-Year-Old's Chest Pain Reveals Rare Near-Death Heart Condition
health7 months ago

13-Year-Old's Chest Pain Reveals Rare Near-Death Heart Condition

A 13-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition called Danon disease, which affects only about 300 families worldwide, was diagnosed with severe heart failure and required a heart transplant. His mother, who also has the disease, and he are among the few documented African-American cases. The story highlights the importance of support systems for young transplant patients, leading to the creation of a virtual community called Transplant Teenz to help teenagers cope with their condition.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals' Gene Therapy Trial for Danon Disease Faces FDA Hold After Patient Death
biotechnology9 months ago

Rocket Pharmaceuticals' Gene Therapy Trial for Danon Disease Faces FDA Hold After Patient Death

Rocket Pharmaceuticals announced an update on its Phase 2 trial of RP-A501 for Danon disease after a patient experienced a serious adverse event and subsequently passed away, leading to a clinical hold by the FDA. The company is investigating the cause, working with regulators and stakeholders, and has paused dosing to ensure patient safety. The trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of RP-A501, a gene therapy targeting cardiac function in Danon disease, with ongoing efforts to resume the study.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Secures FDA Approval and Funding for Gene Therapy Study
biotechhealthcare2 years ago

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Secures FDA Approval and Funding for Gene Therapy Study

Rocket Pharmaceuticals plans to raise $175 million through a stock sale after the FDA agreed to its proposal for accelerated approval of its gene therapy for Danon disease based on a 12-patient study. The company's stock surged by 42% following the announcement. Danon disease is a rare X-linked disorder that weakens the heart and skeletal muscles, with males typically living until around 20 years old and females until around 35 or 40. Rocket's treatment delivers a functional version of the LAMP2 gene using a viral capsid called an AAV.