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ArticleStem cell research & therapy2024

Retinal organoids with X-linked retinoschisis RS1 (E72K) mutation exhibit a photoreceptor developmental delay and are rescued by gene augmentation therapy.

Chunwen Duan, Chengcheng Ding, Xihao Sun, Shengru Mao, Yuqin Liang, Xinyu Liu, Xiaoyan Ding, Jiansu Chen, Shibo Tang

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Chunwen DuanAier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Chengcheng DingAier Eye Institute, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xihao SunAier Eye Institute, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Shengru MaoAier Eye Institute, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Yuqin LiangAier Eye Institute, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xinyu LiuState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Xiaoyan DingState Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Jiansu ChenAier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. chenjiansu2000@163.com.ORCID 0000-0001-6703-9573
Shibo TangAier School of Ophthalmology, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. tangshibo@vip.163.com.

Funding

the National Natural Science Foundation of China NSFC-RGC, 32061160469, N_CUHK432/20the Science and Technology Project of Guangdong Province 2021A0505110005the Science Research Grant of Aier Eye Institute 01-202101, AEI202301JC03
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Abstract

backgroundX-linked juvenile retinoschisis (XLRS) is an inherited disease caused by RS1 gene mutation, which leads to retinal splitting and visual impairment. The mechanism of RS1-associated retinal degeneration is not fully understood. Besides, animal models of XLRS have limitations in the study of XLRS. Here, we used human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived retinal organoids (ROs) to investigate the disease mechanisms and potential treatments for XLRS.

methodshiPSCs reprogrammed from peripheral blood mononuclear cells of two RS1 mutant (E72K) XLRS patients were differentiated into ROs. Subsequently, we explored whether RS1 mutation could affect RO development and explore the effectiveness of RS1 gene augmentation therapy.

resultsROs derived from RS1 (E72K) mutation hiPSCs exhibited a developmental delay in the photoreceptor, retinoschisin (RS1) deficiency, and altered spontaneous activity compared with control ROs. Furthermore, the delays in development were associated with decreased expression of rod-specific precursor markers (NRL) and photoreceptor-specific markers (RCVRN). Adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated gene augmentation with RS1 at the photoreceptor immature stage rescued the rod photoreceptor developmental delay in ROs with the RS1 (E72K) mutation.

conclusionsThe RS1 (E72K) mutation results in the photoreceptor development delay in ROs and can be partially rescued by the RS1 gene augmentation therapy.

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Eye ProteinsGenetic TherapyOrganoidsRetinaRetinoschisisCell DifferentiationHumansInduced Pluripotent Stem CellsMaleMutationPhotoreceptor Cells, VertebrateEye ProteinsRS1 protein, humanGene augmentation therapyHuman induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)PhotoreceptorRetinal organoids (ROs)X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS)

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PMID38816767
PMCPMC11140964

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