SPK-3006
Experimental gene therapy
SPK-3006 is an experimental gene therapy developed for Pompe disease by Spark Therapeutics. It is delivered via adeno-associated virus and is intended to increase alpha-glucosidase production in the liver.[1][2]
References
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