Recent advances in carbon quantum dots for gene delivery: A comprehensive review

Abstract
Gene therapy is a revolutionary technology in healthcare that provides novel\r\ntherapeutic options and has immense potential in addressing genetic illnesses,\r\nmalignancies, and viral infections. Nevertheless, other obstacles still need to be\r\naddressed regarding safety, ethical implications, and technological enhancement.\r\nNanotechnology and gene therapy fields have shown significant promise in\r\ntransforming medical treatments by improving accuracy, effectiveness, and\r\npersonalization. This review assesses the possible uses of gene therapy, its\r\nobstacles, and future research areas, specifically emphasizing the creative combination of gene therapy and nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is essential for gene\r\ndelivery as it allows for the development of nano‐scale carriers, such as carbon\r\nquantum dots (CQDs), which may effectively transport therapeutic genes into\r\nspecific cells. CQDs exhibit distinctive physicochemical characteristics such as small\r\nsize, excellent stability, and minimal toxicity, which render them highly favorable for\r\ngene therapy applications. The objective of this study is to review and describe the\r\ncurrent advancements in the utilization of CQDs for gene delivery. Additionally, it\r\nintends to assess existing research, explore novel applications, and identify future\r\nopportunities and obstacles. This study offers a thorough summary of the current\r\nstate and future possibilities of using CQDs for gene delivery. Combining recent\r\nresearch findings highlights the potential of CQDs to revolutionize gene therapy and its delivery methods.

Author
Diyar Salahuddin Ali

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.31236

Publisher
Journal of Cellular Physiology

ISSN
1097-4652

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