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First patients dosed in phase 2/3 gene therapy trial for retinitis pigmentosa
The first patients have been dosed in the phase 2/3 Sirius and Celeste clinical trials investigating QR-421a in patients with USH2A.
Dec 21, 2021

Coave Therapeutics and Théa Open Innovation sign exclusive agreement
Coave Therapeutics enters into an exclusive licensing, co-development, and commercialization agreement with Théa Pharma.
Sep 16, 2021

New Treatments for Retinitis Pigmentosa
Existing treatments only help a fraction of the estimated 100,000 Americans with this condition. But advances in gene therapy may soon help.
Aug 16, 2021

An Overview of the Genetics of ABCA4 Retinopathies, an Evolving Story
The aim of this review article is to give an overview of the current status of genotyping in ABCA4, an update on missing heritability
Aug 13, 2021

Pre-mRNA Processing Factors and Retinitis Pigmentosa: RNA Splicing and Beyond
Mutations in pre-mRNA processing factors (PRPF3, 4, 6, 8, 31, SNRNP200, and RP9) have been linked to 15–20% of autosomal dominant RP cases.
Jul 28, 2021


CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing
X-linked RP caused by RPGR mutations, an attractive target for gene therapy because of its clinical severity and large number of patients.
Jul 13, 2021

The LRAT−/− RAT: CRISPR/Cas9 Construction and Phenotyping of a New Animal Model for RP
Researchers developed and phenotyped a pigmented knockout rat model for lecithin retinol acyltransferase (LRAT) using CRISPR/Cas9.
Jul 5, 2021


Knockdown of Dehydrodolichyl Diphosphate Synthase in the Drosophila Retina Leads to a Unique Pattern of Retinal Degeneration
Recessive mutations in DHDDS cause retinitis pigmentosa (RP59), resulting in blindness.
Jul 5, 2021

Broadening INPP5E phenotypic spectrum:
Here, we report 16 non-syndromic IRD patients and two cases with an IRD and some JBTS clinical features with pathogenic variants in INPP5E.
Jun 28, 2021


RPE65-associated inherited retinal diseases: consensus recommendations for eligibility to gene therapy
Consensus guidelines were developed to guide paediatricians and general ophthalmologists to arrive at the correct diagnosis of RPE65-associa
Jun 4, 2021

Clinical Trial News: Positive results in Usher syndrome and RP clinical study
ProQR news – Positive results achieved in our ongoing Usher syndrome and retinitis pigmentosa research.
May 24, 2021

Dissecting the role of EYS in retinal degeneration: clinical and molecular aspects and its implications for future therapy
Ana B. Garcia-Delgado , Lourdes Valdes-Sanchez , Maria Jose Morillo-Sanchez , Beatriz Ponte-Zuñiga , Francisco J. Diaz-Corrales , Berta...
May 17, 2021


2021 Spring Fundraiser - April 24th
Before sharing a summary of our inaugural fundraiser, we again want to thank all who joined us on Saturday, April 24th. It was such a...
May 10, 2021


An Update on Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal Dystrophy: Experience in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
This review provides an overview of retinal gene therapy development by summarizing significant contributions and important clinical trials.
Apr 26, 2021


FDA grants orphan drug designation for RP treatment
The FDA has granted orphan drug designation for chemically induced photoreceptor-like cells to treat retinitis pigmentosa.
Mar 15, 2021


LCA, early-onset severe retinal dystrophy: current management and clinical trials
RPE65-related LCA pivotal trials, . . . have paved the way for a new era of genetic treatments in ophthalmology.
Mar 12, 2021

Genome Editing in Retinal Diseases using CRISPR Technology
By: Glenn Yiu, MD, PhD - Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
Ophthalmology
Mar 7, 2021

Clinical Characteristics and Natural History of RHO-Associated RP
A multi-center, chart review of 100 patients with RHO-associated adRP. Based on central visual fields, the optimal window of intervention is
Jan 31, 2021

SNRNP200 Mutations Cause Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa
The SNRNP200 gene plays a key role in the maturation of pre-mRNA splicing with the indication for the etiology of retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Jan 21, 2021

Genetic and Clinical Findings in an Ethnically Diverse Cohort with Retinitis Pigmentosa Associated with Pathogenic Variants in CERKL
CERKL mutations are an uncommon cause of arRP, but they are a significant cause of disease in populations with founder mutations
Dec 12, 2020
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