Akashi Therapeutics Inc. said it was investigating whether there was a link between its experimental Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) therapy HT-100 and the death of a patient who had been participating in the firm's HALO trial when he experienced serious life-threatening health issues.
Akashi Therapeutics Inc. said it was investigating whether there was a link between its experimental Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) therapy HT-100 and the death of a patient who had been participating in the firm's HALO trial when he experienced serious life-threatening health issues.
The privately held company revealed the death on Feb. 5, posting a notice on the firm's website.
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