Gene delivery strategies for the treatment of mucopolysaccharidoses.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) disorders are genetic diseases caused by deficiencies in the lysosomal enzymes responsible for the degradation of glycosaminoglycans. Current treatments are not able to correct all disease symptoms and are not available for all MPS types, which makes gene therapy especially relevant. Multiple gene therapy approaches have been tested for different types of MPS, and our aim in this study is to critically analyze each of them.

AREAS COVERED:

In this review, we have included the major studies that describe the use of adeno-associated retroviral and lentiviral vectors, as well as relevant non-viral approaches for MPS disorders.

EXPERT OPINION:

Some protocols such as the use of adeno-associated vectors and lentiviral vectors are approaching the clinic for these disorders and, along with combined approaches, seem to be the future of gene therapy for MPS.

• Authors: Guilherme Baldo, Roberto Giugliani, Ursula Matte
• Journal: Expert opinion on drug delivery (Expert Opin Drug Deliv) Vol. 11 Issue 3 Pg. 449-59 (Mar 2014) ISSN: 1744-7593 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 24450877 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)

Topics

• Animals
• Dependovirus (genetics)
• Gene Transfer Techniques
• Genetic Therapy
• Genetic Vectors
• Lentivirus (genetics)
• Mucopolysaccharidoses (therapy)
• Retroviridae (genetics)