Clinical trial for LGMD2D/R3 gene therapy starting in 2025!

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Current Natural History Studies & Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials:

Gene Therapy - 

Study Details | Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of SRP-9004 Administered by Systemic Infusion in Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2D/R3 Participants in the United States | ClinicalTrials.gov


We are thrilled to share that the anticipated clinical trial for LGMD2D/R3 gene therapy from Sarepta Therapeutics has officially been posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. This exciting study, DISCOVERY, will focus on a small, U.S.-based proof-of-concept trial aimed at evaluating the safety and expression of the critical alpha-sarcoglycan protein following treatment. We are hopeful and optimistic about its success, which could pave the way for expanded phases in the future. This progress represents a significant step forward in our journey toward effective LGMD2D treatments for our incredible community.

  • Sponsor:  Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.


Natural History Studies:

Defining Clinical Endpoints in Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) (GRASP-01-001) 

  • Sponsor:  Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Recruitment Status: Active


A Study of the Natural History of Patients With LGMD2E/R4, LGMD2D/R3, and LGMD2C/R5, ≥ 4 Years of Age, Who Are Managed in Routine Clinical Practice

  • Sponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Recruitment Status: Active, Not Recruiting


Skeletal Muscle Biomarkers in People With Fragile Sarcolemmal Muscular Dystrophy

  • Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
  • Recruitment Status: Active, Not Recruiting

Research Study

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Past Clinical Trials

Gene Transfer Clinical Trial for LGMD2D (Alpha-sarcoglycan Deficiency) Using scAAVrh74.tMCK.hSGCA

Gene Transfer Therapy for Treating Children and Adults With Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2D (LGMD2D)

Gene Transfer Therapy for Treating Children and Adults With Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2D (LGMD2D)

Sponsor: Dr. Jerry R. Mendell, Nationwide Children's Hospital 


Recruitment Status: Completed

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Gene Transfer Therapy for Treating Children and Adults With Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2D (LGMD2D)

Gene Transfer Therapy for Treating Children and Adults With Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2D (LGMD2D)

Gene Transfer Therapy for Treating Children and Adults With Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2D (LGMD2D)

Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital


Recruitment Status: Completed

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Clinical Research

Publications

Gene Delivery for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2D by Isolated Limb Infusion - July 2019


Sustained alpha-sarcoglycan gene expression after gene transfer in limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 2D - November 2010


Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D gene therapy restores alpha-sarcoglycan and associated proteins - September 2009


Early adenovirus-mediated gene transfer effectively prevents muscular dystrophy in alpha-sarcoglycan-deficient mice - August 2000


Muscular Dystrophy Association: Research on LGMD

Mouse Models

Several mouse models of sarcoglycan deficiency have been reported; two are cryopreserved at Jackson Laboratories.


B6.129S6-Sgcatm2Kcam/J (stock #008275) 

Alpha-sarcoglycan deficiency verified by western blot, RT-PCR analysis and immunofluorescence staining of skeletal muscle. Mice develop progressive muscular dystrophy as early as 6 weeks of age. 


B6.Cg-Sgcatm1KamTg(Ckm-SGCE)1Kcam/J (stock #009651) 

Homozygous for both α- and ε-sarcoglycan deficiency. These mice have no overt phenotype but have an exaggerated response to mild exercise.

DNA and RNA

DNA and RNA primers for PCR amplification

Antibodies

Abcam antibodies against alpha-sarcoglycan

  • Anti-alpha Sarcoglycan antibody [Ad1/20A6] (ab49451)
  • Anti-alpha Sarcoglycan antibody (ab92522) 
  • Anti-alpha Sarcoglycan antibody (ab130657) 

Links on Biocompare to antibodies from 16 different vendors 

Links on Antibody Resource to antibodies from 12 different vendors 

R&D Systems alpha-sarcoglycan antibody

Other resources

Bioz analyzes, aggregates, and structures data from more than 3.6 million articles and many different resources related to alpha-sarcoglycan can be found on this website.

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