Class I vs. Class II Deletions: What’s the Difference?
In Phelan-McDermid syndrome, you are likely familiar with the terminology and differences between SHANK3 deletions, SHANK3 variations, and even ring chromosomes.…
PYC Therapeutics Webinar Takeaways
We are so grateful to PYC Therapeutics for their informative webinar on PYC-002, an RNA-based gene therapy, held on March 13,…
Jaguar Gene Therapy to Initiate Inaugural Pediatric Clinical Trial Targeting Phelan-McDermid syndrome
Jaguar Gene Therapy to Initiate Inaugural Pediatric Clinical Trial Targeting Phelan-McDermid syndrome
Protected: Jaguar Gene Therapy to Start a Clinical Trial in Phelan-McDermid syndrome
Jaguar Gene Therapy receives approval from FDA to conduct gene therapy clinical trials in Phelan-McDermid syndrome.
Jaguar Gene Therapy to Start a Clinical Trial in Phelan-McDermid syndrome
We have breaking news! Jaguar Gene Therapy has received approval from the FDA to conduct a gene therapy clinical trial in Phelan-McDermid syndrome. This is a major milestone for our community and for drug development in Phelan-McDermid syndrome! This will be the first trial aiming to target genetic underpinnings of Phelan-McDermid syndrome.
How are Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and Autism Related?
A large percentage (~75-80%) of people with a Phelan-McDermid syndrome diagnosis also have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. This article…
SHANK3 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome
What is SHANK3? SHANK3 is a gene that is important for the development and function of the nervous system. Genes are…
New drug (JB2) has possible relevance to Phelan-McDermid syndrome
A research team at Northwestern University developed a new drug and tested it in a laboratory model of Phelan-McDermid syndrome.
PMSF Research Roundup: July 2022
Topics this month in the PMSF Research Roundup: Assessment tool adapted to be more specific to PMS to be used in a clinical trial, Assessment tool adapted to be more specific to PMS to be used in a clinical trial, Assessment tool adapted to be more specific to PMS to be used in a clinical trial, Assessment tool adapted to be more specific to PMS to be used in a clinical trial.
PMSF Research Roundup: May 2022
Do you wonder how a research publication affects your loved one or the field of Phelan-McDermid research?The Research Roundup is a…