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STAT+: Astellas retries XLMTM gene therapy after deaths

statnews.com·Apr 27, 2026

Astellas is reintroducing its XLMTM gene therapy into clinical trials after previous incidents of patient deaths, while other biotech news highlights Veradermics' successful late-stage trial for a hair loss pill and promising results from Intellia's CRISPR therapy for hereditary angioedema.

Intellia Therapeutics' CRISPR-based treatment for hereditary angioedema has achieved significant results in a Phase 3 trial, reducing attack rates by 87% and positioning itself as a potential functional cure with no serious safety signals. This advancement highlights the promising potential of gene editing technologies in addressing rare genetic disorders, offering a strong signal for investment and collaboration opportunities in the biotech sector focused on precision medicine and gene therapy.

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