For Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the FDA has approved gene therapy.

Published Date: 26 Jun 2023

US: The U. S. Delandistrogene moxeparvovec (Elevidys), the first gene therapy for children ages 4 to 5, has received FDA approval.

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