Stargardt Disease has a well-identified genetic basis, primarily associated with mutations in the ABCA4 gene, allowing for targeted research and potential therapeutic interventions. Regulatory ...

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The paper, titled “Retinal gene therapy for Stargardt disease with dual AAV intein vectors is both safe and effective in large animal models”, presents novel findings that could significantly ...

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Stargardt disease is a common form of inherited macular dystrophy, caused by mutations in the ABCA4 gene. Compared to GA, which most often develops in patients older than 65 years, Stargardt ...

A variety of blinding conditions first affect RPE cells, including age-related macular degeneration, vitelliform macular dystrophy, and Stargardt disease. However, RPE cells cannot be easily ...