Ribozyme Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa
Summary
Retinitis Pigmentosa is a genetic disorder affecting nearly 1.5 million people worldwide.

Even when treated, virtually all patients affected by this disease eventually lose their vision.

Ribozyme Gene Therapy is an experimental method of treatment that offers new hope.

What is Retinitis Pigmentosa

Gene Therapy

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