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ReviewMini reviews in medicinal chemistry2024

Nanoparticle-based Gene Therapy for Neurodegenerative Disorders.

Nelofer Ereej, Huma Hameed, Mahtab Ahmad Khan, Saleha Faheem, Anam Hameed

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Review in Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Nelofer EreejFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.ORCID 0009-0007-6635-0176
Huma HameedFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0002-8636-8644
Mahtab Ahmad KhanFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0001-5703-2730
Saleha FaheemFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.ORCID 0009-0006-3506-6511
Anam HameedDepartment of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Gulberg III, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0001-6166-3383

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neurological disorders present a formidable challenge in modern medicine due to the intricate obstacles set for the brain and the multipart nature of genetic interventions. This review article delves into the promising realm of nanoparticle-based gene therapy as an innovative approach to addressing the intricacies of neurological disorders. Nanoparticles (NPs) provide a multipurpose podium for the conveyance of therapeutic genes, offering unique properties such as precise targeting, enhanced stability, and the potential to bypass blood-brain barrier (BBB) restrictions. This comprehensive exploration reviews the current state of nanoparticle-mediated gene therapy in neurological disorders, highlighting recent advancements and breakthroughs. The discussion encompasses the synthesis of nanoparticles from various materials and their conjugation to therapeutic genes, emphasizing the flexibility in design that contributes to specific tissue targeting. The abstract also addresses the low immunogenicity of these nanoparticles and their stability in circulation, critical factors for successful gene delivery. While the potential of NP-based gene therapy for neurological disorders is vast, challenges and gaps in knowledge persist. The lack of extensive clinical trials leaves questions about safety and potential side effects unanswered. Therefore, this abstract emphasizes the need for further research to validate the therapeutic applications of NP-mediated gene therapy and to address nanosafety concerns. In conclusion, nanoparticle-based gene therapy emerges as a promising avenue in the pursuit of effective treatments for neurological disorders. This abstract advocates for continued research efforts to bridge existing knowledge gaps, unlocking the full potential of this innovative approach and paving the way for transformative solutions in the realm of neurological health.

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Genetic TherapyNanoparticlesNeurodegenerative DiseasesAnimalsBlood-Brain BarrierGene Transfer TechniquesHumansblood-brain barrier.gene therapynanomedicineNanoparticlenanoparticlesneurological disorderstargeted

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