Gene Therapy

Study findings from Trinity College Dublin, Department of Genetics broaden understanding of gene therapy

Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, November 25th, 2010

Current study results from the report, 'Gene therapeutic approaches for dominant retinopathies,' have been published. "Over the past two decades, significant progress has been made in defining the molecular pathogenesis of hereditary retinal degenerations. Many of these are characterised by immense genetic heterogeneity," scientists in Dublin, Ireland report.

"For example, in retinitis pigmentosa (RP), the most common form of this group of disorders, over 50 disease causing genes have been implicated, 20 of which are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Knowledge of the underlying genetic pathogenesis together with the availability of animal models and vectors for...

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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2010-11-25)

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