Gene Therapy in Rare Diseases: Clinical and Translational Perspectives

Authors

  • Dr. Sofia Khan Department of Environmental Science, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

Gene remedy, genome enhancing, medical trials, SMA, translational medicine, uncommon illnesses, viral vectors, hemophilia, CRISPR-Cas9

Abstract

Gene remedy has emerged as a transformative biomedical innovation with the capability to accurate or update faulty genes accountable for uncommon, life-threatening issues. Rare illnesses, described as the ones affecting fewer than 200,000 people withinside the United States or fewer than 1 in 2,000 withinside the European Union, together effect tens of thousands and thousands international regardless of their man or woman rarity. Over the beyond 3 decades, widespread advances in molecular biology, vector engineering, and genome modifying technology have propelled gene remedy from a theoretical idea to a clinically feasible remedy modality. This article gives an in-intensity exploration of gene remedy packages in uncommon illnesses, emphasizing each scientific effects and translational studies views. The overview synthesizes cutting-edge literature on vector platforms, transport mechanisms, and sickness-precise interventions, with a focal point on issues which includes spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Leber’s congenital amaurosis (LCA), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and hemophilia. Methodological techniques for medical and translational studies are discussed, along outcomes from latest trials that show upgrades in affected person survival, practical consequences, and first-class of life. Furthermore, the item examines current demanding situations—which include immune responses, production scalability, regulatory hurdles, and fee barriers—at the same time as offering strategic destiny instructions to beautify healing accessibility and sustainability. Through a complete synthesis of proof, this take a look at underscores the ability of gene remedy to redefine the healing panorama for uncommon sicknesses at the same time as highlighting the crucial want for persisted multidisciplinary collaboration.

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Published

2025-08-15