Gene Therapy Using Microbubbles Seen to Treat Hemophilia B in Mouse Model
Gene therapy delivered by microbubbles shows promise in treating hemophilia B, a hereditary bleeding disorder caused by the lack of blood clotting factor IX, new research suggests. The study, “Ultrasound-targeted hepatic delivery of factor IX in hemophiliac mice,” appeared in the journal Gene Therapy. Hemophilia B affects approximately…