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Allele-specific RNAi therapy corrects an extracellular matrix defect in Schuurs-Hoeijmakers syndrome.
American journal of human genetics - 2 Oct 2025
Mekzine Lylia, Pinzón Natalia, Mamchaoui Kamel, Kondili Maria, Cadot Bruno, Bitoun Marc, Trochet Delphine
Abstract excerpt
Allele-specific silencing by RNA interference offers a promising therapeutic approach for dominant inherited diseases through specific silencing of the mRNA produced by the mutated allele. Here, we report the development of such a strategy for Schuurs-Hoeijmakers syndrome (SHMS), a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by intellectual disability, abnormal craniofacial features, and congenital...
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