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ReviewMolecular therapy. Methods & clinical development2024

Advances in AAV-mediated gene replacement therapy for pediatric monogenic neurological disorders.

Livia Zhou, Yafeng Wang, Yiran Xu, Yaodong Zhang, Changlian Zhu

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Review in Molecular therapy. Methods & clinical development, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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

  1. Pooled it
  2. Structural basis of liver de-targeting and neuronal tropism of CNS-targeted AAV capsids.Molecular therapy : the journal of the American Society of Gene Therapy · 2026
    Article
  3. Neurodegenerative Diseases in Children: A Comprehensive Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
    Review
  4. miRNA modules for precise, tunable control of gene expression.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2025
    Article
  5. Stem cell and gene therapies for leukodystrophies.Molecular therapy. Methods & clinical development · 2025
    Review
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  8. Gene- and cell-based therapy in cardiovascular diseases.Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology · 2025
    Article
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Livia ZhouHenan Neurodevelopment Engineering Research Center for Children, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450018, China.
Yafeng WangHenan Neurodevelopment Engineering Research Center for Children, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450018, China.
Yiran XuHenan Key Laboratory of Child Brain Injury and Henan Pediatric Clinical Research Center, Institute of Neuroscience and The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
Yaodong ZhangHenan Neurodevelopment Engineering Research Center for Children, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450018, China.
Changlian ZhuHenan Key Laboratory of Child Brain Injury and Henan Pediatric Clinical Research Center, Institute of Neuroscience and The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pediatric monogenetic diseases encompass a spectrum of debilitating neurological disorders that affect infants and children, often resulting in profound cognitive and motor impairments. Gene replacement therapy holds immense promise in addressing the underlying genetic defects responsible for these conditions. Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors have emerged as a leading platform for delivering therapeutic genes due to their safety profile and ability to transduce various cell types, including neurons. This review highlights recent advancements in AAV-mediated gene replacement therapy for pediatric monogenetic diseases, focusing on key preclinical and clinical studies. We discuss various strategies to enhance transduction efficiency, target specificity, and safety. Furthermore, we explore challenges such as immune responses, along with innovative approaches to overcome these obstacles. Moreover, we examine the clinical outcomes and safety profiles of AAV-based gene therapies in pediatric patients, providing insights into the feasibility and efficacy of these interventions. Finally, we discuss future directions and potential avenues for further research to optimize the therapeutic potential of AAV-delivered gene replacement therapy for pediatric encephalopathies, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of life for affected individuals and their families.

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AAVgene therapymonogenetic diseasesneurologypediatrics

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PMID39559557
PMCPMC11570947

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