A promising study published in the June 2010 issue of The Journal of Gene Medicine tested transdermally delivering plasmid DNA to mouse skin and found that it had an antipsoriatic effect, that is, it was effective against psoriasis. The researchers concluded that these findings indicate that topical transdermal gene transfer offers potential for patients presenting with dermatologic diseases.
Though the science behind gene therapy is promising for many diseases, including psoriasis, research is still in its infancy and there are many hurdles to overcome before it becomes a practical treatment for any disease. so fingers crossed...hopefully we will find a cure for this billion dollar disease....
