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Gene Therapy for Skin Disorders: Advances in Nanocarrier-Based Delivery

Zhongjian Chen¹, Yuehong Xu2, Zongguang Tai³*


¹ Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China

² Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China

³ Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, School of Medicine Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China


Corresponding Author: Zongguang Tai, Email: taizongguang@126.com

Abstract

Gene therapy holds immense potential for treating genetic skin disorders such as epidermolysis bullosa and psoriasis. However, the delivery of nucleic acids (DNA, siRNA, mRNA) remains a significant challenge due to their instability and poor skin permeation. Nanocarrier-based systems, including lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and polymeric nanoparticles, offer a promising solution by protecting nucleic acids and facilitating their targeted delivery to skin cells. This review explores the design, mechanisms, and clinical applications of nanocarriers in gene therapy for skin disorders, highlighting their potential to revolutionize treatment paradigms.

Keywords: Gene Therapy; Nanocarriers; Nucleic Acids; Skin Disorders; Targeted Delivery

Cite
Chen ZJ, Xu YH, Tai ZG. Gene Therapy for Skin Disorders: Advances in Nanocarrier-Based Delivery. J.Dermatopharm.2025 June;1(2):187-198.

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