International journal of pharmaceutics

Using tiny technology to deliver gene-editing tools to the brain for controlling genes in Parkinson's disease

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Abstract

Programmable gene modulation networks may enhance precision intervention in Parkinson's disease.

  • Parkinson's disease involves molecular pathways like alpha-synuclein aggregation and mitochondrial dysfunction.
  • Current therapies primarily address symptoms without consistently preventing disease progression.
  • Advanced CRISPR technologies could enable targeted modulation of gene networks associated with the disease.
  • Non-viral delivery systems may improve brain-specific delivery by overcoming blood-brain barrier challenges.
  • Translational challenges include delivery efficiency, off-target effects, and long-term safety concerns.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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