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Neurodegenerative diseases pose a serious challenge to medicine, negatively affecting the quality of life of patients and their families. However, recent years have brought significant progress in the treatment of these diseases. In this article, we will look at the latest developments in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Huntington’s disease and spinal muscular atrophy, using targeted gene therapy and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs).
Targeted gene therapy – the future in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Targeted gene therapy is an innovative method of treating neurodegenerative diseases, which involves modifying the patient’s genes in order to eliminate or alleviate the symptoms of the disease. By introducing appropriate genes or editing existing ones, researchers try to inhibit degenerative processes in the brain.
One promising research direction is gene therapy for Huntington’s disease, a rare inherited neurodegenerative disease that leads to progressive brain damage. Gene therapy work in this field focuses on suppressing the expression of the mutated gene that causes the disease. The research results are promising, suggesting that gene therapy may be an effective treatment for Huntington’s disease.
Antisense oligonucleotides (aso) – what are they?
Antisense oligonucleotides, also known as ASOs, are special RNA molecules that can be used to modify gene expression. ASOs are designed to selectively bind to specific RNA fragments implicated in genetic diseases. By binding to these fragments, ASOs can block or change the function of specific genes.
Aso therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (sma)
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare neurodegenerative disease that leads to loss of muscle function and significant body weakness. ASO therapy has become a revolutionary method of treating SMA. Thanks to the use of ASO, researchers are able to restore the function of some genes responsible for the production of proteins necessary for the proper functioning of muscles. Patients undergoing this therapy may experience improvements in their health and quality of life.
Aso therapy for huntington’s disease
As in the case of SMA disease, ASO therapy has been used in the treatment of Huntington’s disease. ASOs can be designed to suppress expression of the mutated gene that leads to the disease. Clinical trials have shown that ASO therapy can reduce the symptoms of the disease and delay its progression, giving hope to patients and their families.
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Research into therapies for neurodegenerative diseases remains in a phase of intensive development, and there are still many challenges to overcome. However, the results achieved in the field of targeted gene therapy and antisense oligonucleotides are promising, giving hope for more effective treatment and improved quality of life for patients.
Recommended articles
If you are interested in more detailed information about the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, we recommend that you read the following articles:
- “The role of genes in the development of neurodegenerative diseases”
- “New technologies in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease”
- “The use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology in gene therapy”
As science and technology continue to advance, we can expect to see more advances in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Thanks to the cooperation of scientists, doctors and patients, there is hope to finally overcome these painful diseases.