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Abstract
Epidermal keratinocytes can secrete polypeptides into the bloodstream, and they can be easily expanded in culture and genetically modified. It is thus possible to use epidermal keratinocytes for the systemic delivery of transgene products. Here we review the development of epidermal secretory systems, from cultured keratinocytes to skin grafts and transgenic mouse models. We also discuss a gene-switch approach for regulated cutaneous gene delivery.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 11084689 DOI: 10.1089/104303400750035843
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hum Gene Ther ISSN: 1043-0342 Impact factor: 5.695