Osteoarthritis gene therapy in 2022

Christopher H. Evans, Steven C. Ghivizzani, Paul D. Robbins

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Abstract

Purpose of reviewTo assess the present status of gene therapy for osteoarthritis (OA).Recent findingsAn expanding list of cDNAs show therapeutic activity when introduced into the joints of animals with experimental models of OA. In vivo delivery with adenovirus or adeno-associated virus is most commonly used for this purpose. The list of encoded products includes cytokines, cytokine antagonists, enzymes, enzyme inhibitors, growth factors and noncoding RNA. Elements of CRISPR-Cas have also been delivered to mouse knees to ablate key genes. Several human trials have been initiated, using transgenes encoding transforming growth factor-β1, interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, interferon-β, the NKX3.2 transcription factor or variant interleukin-10. The first of these, using ex vivo delivery with allogeneic chondrocytes, gained approval in Korea which was subsequently retracted. However, it is undergoing Phase III clinical trials in the United States. The other trials are in Phase I or II. No gene therapy for OA has current marketing approval in any jurisdiction.SummaryExtensive preclinical data support the use of intra-articular gene therapy for treating OA. Translation is beginning to accelerate and six gene therapeutics are in clinical trials. Importantly, venture capital has begun to flow and at least seven companies are developing products. Significant progress in the future can be expected.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)37-43
Number of pages7
JournalCurrent opinion in rheumatology
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2023

Keywords

  • cartilage
  • clinical translation
  • clinical trial
  • intra-articular therapy
  • synovium
  • vector

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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