Human Molecular Genetics, Vol 6, 1761-1767, Copyright © 1997 by Oxford University Press
AH Trainer and MY Alexander
Epidermal gene delivery techniques are being developed as an experimental
approach to understanding the pathogenesis of skin disorders and for
developing therapeutic strategies for the treatment of disease. This
technology is being evaluated in many clinical trials in the treatment of
disorders such as cutaneous melanoma and skin wounding, with 20% of all
gene therapy protocols being applied in the field of dermatology. This
review focuses on recent advances in the development of gene transfer
technology to the epidermis, describing the diseases that may be amenable
to treatment by use of these strategies. We will discuss the advantages and
limitations of the currently used techniques and the future prospects for
gene therapy via the epidermis.
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Gene delivery to the epidermis
Department of Medical Genetics, Glasgow University, Yorkhill Hospital, UK. gpva10@udcf.gla.ac.uk
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