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ReviewAmerican journal of stem cells2025

The predawn dilemma in adeno-associated virus-based gene therapies for hereditary deafness.

Jiao Zhou, Di Deng, Chunmei Gan, Jintao Du, Yu Zhao

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Review in American journal of stem cells, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Jiao ZhouMedicine and Engineering Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory of Nursing and Materials, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, P. R. China.
Di DengDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, P. R. China.
Chunmei GanState Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, P. R. China.
Jintao DuDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, P. R. China.
Yu ZhaoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, P. R. China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hearing loss is a prevalent organ-specific disorder affecting individuals throughout their lifespan, with over 466 million cases reported globally. The conditions can be classified into two broad categories: hereditary and nonhereditary. HHL, caused by genetic mutations or chromosomal abnormalities, can be divided into nonsyndromic (NSHL) and syndromic (SHL) subtypes. NSHL presents as isolated auditory impairment without systemic manifestations, whereas SHL involves concurrent dysfunction in other organ systems. Nonhereditary hearing loss typically results from infections, ototoxic drugs, noise exposure, trauma, or age-related degeneration. Current clinical interventions focus on symptom management through hearing aids and cochlear implants, as no curative treatment exists for genetic forms. Recent studies have shown the therapeutic potential of gene therapy in animal models of genetic deafness, although clinical translation faces challenges, including viral vector safety, transfection efficiency, and target specificity. This systematic review synthesizes current progress in gene therapy for HHL and evaluates barriers to clinical implementation, offering insights for future translational studies.

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Adeno-associated virushair cellhereditary hearing lossinner ear

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PMID40978275
PMCPMC12444437

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