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Krystal Biotech presents preclinical ocular gene therapy data at ARVO 2024
Krystal Biotech, Inc.
- Subretinal and suprachoroidal injections achieved widespread mCherry expression across the retina in mice.
- Vector transduced both photoreceptors (RHO+) and RPE cells (RPE65+) with minimal inflammation.
- Intravitreal injection resulted in mCherry signal in cornea, iris, and ciliary body, not retina.
- Low systemic dissemination detected; platform shows potential for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs).