From BEST1 mutations to retinal regeneration: integrating stem cell–derived RPE models and gene correction strategies (opens in new tab)

Retinal degenerative diseases are among the leading causes of irreversible vision loss worldwide and arise primarily from progressive dysfunction and death of photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. Because the mammalian retina lacks an intrinsic capacity for regeneration, current treatments remain limited and largely palliative. Recent advances in stem cell technologies and gene-based therapies, however, have opened new avenues for retinal repair and functional restoration...