Life Biosciences Doses First Patient in FDA-Approved Gene Therapy Trial for Age-Related Blindness
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Matthew Phelan
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Summary
Life Biosciences has dosed its first patient in an FDA-approved clinical trial testing a gene therapy designed to reverse cellular aging. The therapy targets glaucoma by aiming to regenerate aging neurons in the optic nerves, specifically retinal ganglion cells that typically die irreversibly in the condition. This marks a significant milestone in high-stakes human testing of anti-aging gene therapies.
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· 3 pulledBuckle up. High-stakes human testing has now begun on a gene therapy that promises to reverse aging at the cellular level.
Life Biosciences's modest goal is to regenerate aging neurons in the optic nerves of patients struggling with glaucoma—a condition that often includes the irreversible death of neurons known as retinal ganglion cells.
the Boston-based longevity startup announced on Tuesday that it's just dosed its first patient
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