Future directions in managing aniridia-associated keratopathyShow others and affiliations
2023 (English)In: Survey of ophthalmology, ISSN 0039-6257, E-ISSN 1879-3304, Vol. 68, no 5, p. 940-956Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Congenital aniridia is a panocular disorder that is typically characterized by iris hypoplasia and aniridia-associated keratopathy (AAK). AAK results in the progressive loss of corneal transparency and thereby loss of vision. Currently, there is no approved therapy to delay or prevent its progression, and clinical management is challenging because of phenotypic variability and high risk of complications after interventions; however, new insights into the molecular pathogenesis of AAK may help improve its management. Here, we review the current understanding about the pathogenesis and management of AAK. We highlight the biological mechanisms involved in AAK development with the aim to develop future treatment options, including surgical, pharmacological, cell therapies, and gene therapies.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC , 2023. Vol. 68, no 5, p. 940-956
Keywords [en]
Aniridia; Aniridia-associated keratopathy; PAX6; Keratopathy; Gene therapy; Cell therapy; Pharmacological action; Surgical procedures
National Category
Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-197868DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2023.04.003ISI: 001057954400001PubMedID: 37146692OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-197868DiVA, id: diva2:1798210
Note
Funding Agencies|European Union [CA-18116, 12/IA/1624]; DFG German Research Council [814439]; European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases; Science Foundation Ireland Investigator Award [FOR 2240]; European Regional Development Fund; Academy of Finland [338988]; Dutch Research Council ZonMw TOP [91217058]
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