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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

RNA-Based Therapeutics in Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Bridging Molecular Genetics and Precision Medicine.

Ina-Ofelia Focșa, Catrinel Iliescu, Cristina Pomeran, Magdalena Budișteanu, Carmen Sandu, Alice Denisa Dică, Florentina Ionela Lincă, Cristina Moțoiescu, Diana Bârcă, Ioana Minciu and 2 more

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ina-Ofelia FocșaDepartment of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-9528-9083
Catrinel IliescuPediatric Neurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041914 Bucharest, Romania.
Cristina PomeranPediatric Neurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041914 Bucharest, Romania.
Magdalena BudișteanuPsychiatry Research Laboratory, Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia Clinical Hospital of Psychiatry, 041914 Bucharest, Romania.
Carmen SanduPediatric Neurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041914 Bucharest, Romania.
Alice Denisa DicăPediatric Neurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041914 Bucharest, Romania.
Florentina Ionela LincăDepartment of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-1697-9132
Cristina MoțoiescuPediatric Neurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041914 Bucharest, Romania.
Diana BârcăPediatric Neurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041914 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6223-6383
Ioana MinciuPediatric Neurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041914 Bucharest, Romania.
Dana CraiuPediatric Neurology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041914 Bucharest, Romania.
Viorica Elena RădoiDepartment of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.

Funding

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Genetic neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) encompass a heterogeneous group of conditions characterized by impaired cognitive, behavioral, and neurological development resulting from pathogenic variants affecting brain development and synaptic function. Advances in molecular genetics and next-generation sequencing have significantly expanded the understanding of the genetic architecture underlying disorders such as Rett syndrome (RTT), Fragile X syndrome (FXS), Angelman syndrome (AS), and autism spectrum disorders. Beyond these classical neurodevelopmental disorders, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is included as a paradigmatic example of successful RNA-based therapeutic translation. Concurrently, RNA-based therapeutics have emerged as promising precision medicine strategies capable of modulating gene expression at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. These approaches include antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), messenger RNA (mRNA) therapies, RNA editing technologies, and splice-modulating agents. Recent clinical successes, particularly in spinal muscular atrophy, have demonstrated the transformative potential of RNA therapeutics in neurological disease. However, substantial challenges remain, including BBB penetration, long-term safety, immune activation, and genotype-specific variability in therapeutic response. This review summarizes current advances in RNA-based therapeutics for genetic NDDs, highlighting molecular mechanisms, disease-specific therapeutic strategies, translational progress, delivery challenges, and future directions. Overall, continued progress will depend on the integration of disease biology, rational RNA therapeutic design, and effective CNS-targeted delivery, supporting the broader implementation of precision RNA medicine for genetic neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Genetic TherapyNeurodevelopmental DisordersPrecision MedicineRNAAnimalsHumansOligonucleotides, AntisenseRett SyndromeRNA, Small InterferingOligonucleotides, AntisenseRNARNA, Small InterferingAngelman syndromeantisense oligonucleotidesneurodevelopmental disorderspediatric neurogeneticspersonalized medicineprecision medicineRett syndromeRNA editingRNA therapeuticsspinal muscular atrophy

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PMID42737622
PMCPMC13566758

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