Nanoparticle based gene therapy approach: A pioneering rebellion in the management of psychiatric disorders.

Nanoparticle based gene therapy approach: A pioneering rebellion in the management of psychiatric disorders. Curr Gene Ther. 2020 Jun 07;: Authors: Rehman S, Nabi B, Pottoo FH, Baboota S, Ali J Abstract The neuropsychiatric illnesses have been enigmatic, with no effective treatment to date. The complexity and heterogeneity of psychiatric disorders are daunting for the development of novel treatment modalities. The conventional treatment approaches are less effective and are associated with several side effects, thus creating the need for the development of more innovative strategies. Since psychiatric disorders are known to exhibit genetic linkage, gene therapy has attracted the attention of the researchers worldwide. The delivery of nucleic acids is a complex process requiring the transport of genetic material across various intracellular and extracellular barriers to reach the target cells eliciting the transfection process. Therefore, the challenge still remains the identification or development of delivery system for nucleic acid delivery. Viral vectors are quite effective but are associated with toxicity and side effects. With the rapid advancement in the field of nanotechnology, nanosized materials were identified to be the perfect candidate for nonviral vectors in gene delivery. The biggest advantage of nanoparticles is that their surface can be engineered in many possible ways to deliver the drugs directly to the target site....
Source: Current Gene Therapy - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tags: Curr Gene Ther Source Type: research