There are two different approaches for gene therapy of hemoglobinopathies, one based on gene addition or gene silencing using lentiviruses as vectors
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lentiviral vector-based gene addition or gene silencing for hemoglobinopathies
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The review describes two gene therapy approach classes for hemoglobinopathies: lentiviral gene addition or gene silencing, and gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 or base editing.
Several gene therapy products for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia have been successfully evaluated, achieving transfusion independence and durable correction of hematological abnormalities.
Several gene therapy products have been approved for treatment of sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia and offer potentially curative treatment.