What Does Elamipretide Represent in Dry AMD Patients with GA?

Published Date: 25 Jul 2024

Arshad Khanani, MD points to the viability of the mechanism of action of elamipretide for geographic atrophy in dry AMD, and what it could represent for patient outcomes.

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