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Base Editor Restores Glucose Production in GSDIa Patients
Researchers report that a base editing approach has restored glucose production in patients with glycogen storage disease type Ia, a rare metabolic disorder that causes severe hypoglycemia. If confirmed, the advance would mark a significant step for in vivo gene editing therapies for rare metabolic diseases, though details on trial size, safety and durability of the effect remain limited in early coverage.
Why now: A gene-editing therapy showing clinical benefit in a rare metabolic disease is a notable milestone that draws attention from the medicine and biotech community.
CRISPR base editingglycogen storage disease type Ia
Evidence
- Base Editor Restores Glucose Production in GSDIa Patients · CRISPR Medicine News
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