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Nucleic Acid Therapy for the Skin
Andreas C Chai1, Daniel J Siegwart2, Richard C Wang3
1Department of Dermatology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA; Medical Scientist Training Program, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA; Harmon Center for Regenerative Science and Medicine, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Abstract:
Advances in sequencing technologies have facilitated the identification of the genes and mechanisms for many inherited skin diseases. Although targeted nucleic acid therapeutics for diseases in other organs have begun to be deployed in patients, the goal of precise therapeutics for skin diseases has not yet been realized. First, we review the current and emerging nucleic acid-based gene-editing and delivery modalities. Next, current and emerging viral and nanoparticle vehicles for the delivery of gene therapies are reviewed. Finally, specific skin diseases that could benefit optimally from nucleic acid therapies are highlighted. By adopting the latest technologies and addressing specific barriers related to skin biology, nucleic acid therapeutics have the potential to revolutionize treatments for patients with skin disease.
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