Gene therapy for muscle disease |
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Authors: | Yuko Miyagoe-Suzuki |
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Affiliation: | Department of Molecular Therapy, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, 4-1-1 Ogawa-higashi, Kodaira, Tokyo 187-8502, Japan |
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Abstract: | The molecular mechanisms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have been extensively investigated since the discovery of the dystrophin gene in 1986. Nonetheless, there is currently no effective treatment for DMD. Recent reports, however, indicate that adenoassociated viral (AAV) vector-mediated transfer of a functional dystrophin cDNA into the affected muscle is a promising strategy. In addition, antisense-mediated exon skipping technology has been emerging as another promising approach to restore dystrophin expression in DMD muscle. Ongoing clinical trials show restoration of dystrophin in DMD patients without serious side effects. Here, we summarize the recent progress in gene therapy, with an emphasis on exon skipping for DMD. |
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Keywords: | Dystrophin Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) Recombinant adenoassociated viral (AAV) Exon skipping Antisense oligonucleotide Gene therapy |
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