Astellas' Audentes reports 3rd death in gene therapy trial

Astellas' Audentes reports 3rd death in gene therapy trial

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Fierce Biotech
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Audentes Therapeutics has reported a third death in a clinical trial of its gene therapy against a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder. The Astellas Pharma subsidiary said it “remains committed” to the program despite the rising death rate in the higher-dose cohort of the phase 1/2 clinical trial.