Potentialities of Gene Therapy in Pediatric Endocrinology

Gene therapy has become an appealing therapeutic option in many pediatric fields, including endocrinology. Unlike traditional drugs based on molecules that require repeated and frequent burdensome administrations, a single genetic therapeutic intervention may allow durable and curative clinical benefits. Although this highly innovative technology holds a great promise for the treatment of monogenic diseases, its clinical applications in the field of endocrinology have been so far challenging. In this review, we will discuss various ex vivo and in vivo approaches and potential applications of gene addition and gene editing approaches for treating hyperfunctional and hypofunctional endocrine diseases due to intrinsic defects or autoimmune origin. We will focus on the recent advances in gene therapy approaches aimed at treating type 1 diabetes and monogenic forms of endocrinopathies such as growth hormone deficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, diabetes insipidus, IPEX, as well as their trends and future directions.

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TitlePotentialities of Gene Therapy in Pediatric Endocrinology
DateJanuary 1st, 2023
Issue nameHormone Research in Paediatrics
Issue numberv96.6 p646-657
DOI10.1159/000520965
AuthorsFrontino G, Stancampiano MR & Aiuti A
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