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RNA interference-based therapeutics for inherited long QT syndrome (Review)

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    • Guoliang Li
    • Shuting Ma
    • Chaofeng Sun
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    Affiliations: Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710061, P.R. China
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    Published online on: June 12, 2015
       https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2015.2573
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Abstract

Inherited long QT syndrome (LQTS) is an electrical heart disorder that manifests with syncope, seizures, and increased risk of torsades de pointes and sudden cardiac death. Dominant‑negative current suppression is a mechanism by which pathogenic proteins disrupt the function of ion channels in inherited LQTS. However, current approaches for the management of inherited LQTS are inadequate. RNA interference (RNAi) is a powerful technique that is able to suppress or silence the expression of mutant genes. RNAi may be harnessed to knock out mRNAs that code for toxic proteins, and has been increasingly recognized as a potential therapeutic intervention for a range of conditions. The present study reviews the literature for RNAi‑based therapeutics in the treatment of inherited LQTS. Furthermore, this review discusses the combined use of RNAi with the emerging technology of induced pluripotent stem cells for the treatment of inherited LQTS. In addition, key challenges that must be overcome prior to RNAi‑based therapies becoming clinically applicable are addressed. In summary, RNAi‑based therapy is potentially a powerful therapeutic intervention, although a number of difficulties remain unresolved.
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