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Perspectives on Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Airway Disease

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Since the discovery of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene nearly 12 years ago, cystic fibrosis (CF) has become one of the most intensively investigated monogenetic disorders considered approachable by gene therapy. This has resulted in over 20 clinical trials currently under way, concluded or awaiting approval. Despite the initial promise of gene therapy for CF, and the demonstration of successful gene transfer to the nose and airways of individuals, it has not so far been as effective as initially projected. Here we discuss the rationale behind CF gene therapy and dissect the vast array of literature representing the work that ultimately brought about the current phase I/II clinical trials. In the context of human trials, we review the limitations of current vector systems for CF gene therapy. We come to the conclusion that at present none of the application methods and vector systems are able to achieve the level and persistence of CFTR gene expression in the affected epithelia of CF patients that is required for therapeutic success. We also outline the challenges that must be overcome and describe some of the novel approaches to be taken in order to attain the curative therapy that was originally envisaged for this disease.

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The work of the Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy Research Group is supported by the Medical Research Council, The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation and Vaincre la Mucoviscidose.

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Bigger, B., Coutelle, C. Perspectives on Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Airway Disease. BioDrugs 15, 615–534 (2001). https://doi.org/10.2165/00063030-200115090-00006

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