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Molecular Therapies for Inherited Retinal Diseases

By Collin, Rob W J

Molecular Therapies for Inherited Retinal Diseases Medicine

Molecular Therapies for Inherited Retinal Diseases

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Following the implementation of next-generation sequencing technologies (e.g., exome and genome sequencing) in molecular diagnostics, the majority of genetic defects underlying inherited retinal disease (IRD) can readily be identified. In parallel, opportunities to counteract the molecular consequences of these defects are rapidly emerging, providing hope for personalized medicine. 'Classical' gene augmentation therapy has been under study for several genetic subtypes of IRD and can be considered a safe and sometimes effective therapeutic strategy. The recent market approval of the first retinal gene augmentation therapy product (LuxturnaTM, for individuals with bi-allelic RPE65 mutations) by the FDA has not only demonstrated the potential of this specific approach, but also opened avenues for the development of other strategies. However, every gene-or even every mutation-may need a tailor-made therapeutic approach, in order to obtain the most efficacious strategy with minimal risks associated. In addition to gene augmentation therapy, other subtypes of molecular therapy are currently being designed and/or implemented, including splice modulation, DNA or RNA editing, optogenetics and pharmacological modulation. In addition, the development of proper delivery vectors has gained strong attention, and should not be overlooked when designing and testing a novel therapeutic approach. In this Special Issue, we aim to describe the current state of the art of molecular therapeutics for IRD, and discuss existing and novel therapeutic strategies, from idea to implementation, and from bench to bedside.
Product details
Number of Pages:
262
Release Date:
2020-10-07
Publication Date:
2020-10-07
Publisher:
MDPI AG
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3039431765
ISBN13:
9783039431762
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
855 g
Height:
175 cm
Width:
250 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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