New Gene Therapies Hold Out Promise for Patients
BioMedWire Editorial Coverage: Gene therapies are gaining growing attention within the medical sector. Gene therapies help restore or replace the body’s damaged or missing genes. Groundbreaking treatments can stop the spread of cancer cells, cause cancer cells to die. Gene therapies are also being developed for ailments such as migraines, skin conditions and hemophilia. Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) (GNPX Profile) is developing gene therapies for the treatment of cancer, including its initial drug candidate, Oncoprex(TM) immunogene therapy. Spark Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCE) is tackling hereditary diseases through treatments that augment, suppress or replace mutated genes. Dyadic International Inc. (OTCQX: DYAI)…
