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Curative Cell and Gene Therapy for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Author(s) -
Schindeler Aaron,
Lee Lucinda R,
O'Donohue Alexandra K,
Ginn Samantha L,
Munns Craig F
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of bone and mineral research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.882
H-Index - 241
eISSN - 1523-4681
pISSN - 0884-0431
DOI - 10.1002/jbmr.4549
Subject(s) - osteogenesis imperfecta , medicine , genetic enhancement , multidisciplinary approach , psychological intervention , bioinformatics , intensive care medicine , gene , pathology , psychiatry , genetics , biology , social science , sociology
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) describes a series of genetic bone fragility disorders that can have a substantive impact on patient quality of life. The multidisciplinary approach to management of children and adults with OI primarily involves the administration of antiresorptive medication, allied health (physiotherapy and occupational therapy), and orthopedic surgery. However, advances in gene editing technology and gene therapy vectors bring with them the promise of gene‐targeted interventions to provide an enduring or perhaps permanent cure for OI. This review describes emergent technologies for cell‐ and gene‐targeted therapies, major hurdles to their implementation, and the prospects of their future success with a focus on bone disorders. © 2022 The Authors. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).