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First NHS treatment for an inherited retinal dystrophy - Retina UK speaks to three recipients
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First NHS treatment for an inherited retinal dystrophy - Retina UK speaks to three recipients
FromRetina UK
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Retina UK Research Development Manager Kate Arkell speaks to three of the first people to receive the Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) treatment in the UK. Jake, Lee and Matt all received the Luxturna gene therapy at the start of 2020. They all have two faulty copies of the RPE65 gene and are living with Leber congenital amaurosis type 2 (LCA2) and severe early-onset RP.
Released:
Nov 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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