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SynthesisDer Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft2015

[Gene therapy as a treatment concept for inherited retinal diseases].

J-S Bellingrath, M D Fischer

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Synthesis in Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

J-S BellingrathUniversitäts-Augenklinik, Department für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Schleichstr. 12-16, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland.
M D FischerUniversitäts-Augenklinik, Department für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Schleichstr. 12-16, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland. dominik.fischer@med.uni-tuebingen.de.

Funding

Medical Research Council MR/K003690/1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGene therapy for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) is currently being validated in several clinical trials and is becoming a promising therapeutic option for these previously incurable diseases.

objectivesThe aim of this review is to give an overview of the concept, the application and the challenges associated with gene therapy. In particular, the pertinence of gene therapy for IRDs will be highlighted along with ongoing clinical trials in the field. MATERIAL AND

methodsA systematic review of relevant entries on gene therapy and on gene therapy for IRDs, in particular in PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov.

resultsGene therapy is emerging not only as a therapy for monogenetic retinal diseases but also for complex genetic diseases, such as neovascular age-related macular degeneration. The discovery of adeno-associated viral vectors (AAVs) has marked a great improvement for IRD gene therapy. All clinical studies since 2006 demonstrated the safety and initial efficacy; however, not all expectations based on very successful preclinical studies were met.

conclusionIn future we can expect gene therapy to continue to become more clinically relevant. More than ever, it is now essential to generate precise characterizations of the natural disease progression of IRDs through observational or retrospective studies in order to guarantee a most effective study design.

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Gene Transfer TechniquesAdenoviridaeAnimalsEvidence-Based MedicineGenetic TherapyGenetic VectorsHumansRetinal DiseasesTreatment OutcomeAdeno-associated virusDisease progressionLeber's congenital amaurosisNeovascular age-related macular degenerationOphthalmology

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