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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Nanoengineering Systems for Gene Therapy: Mechanisms, Modalities, and Future Directions.

Raheem Mais, Ayush Kumar, Armand Ahmetaj, Gaby Burgos-Crespo, Mary Margarette Sanchez, Dianne Claire Roxas, Christopher Dcosta, Azhar Ilyas, Michael Hadjiargyrou, Steven Zanganeh

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Raheem MaisDepartment of Bioengineering, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 11568, USA.
Ayush KumarDepartment of Bioengineering, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 11568, USA.ORCID 0009-0006-4035-6417
Armand AhmetajDepartment of Bioengineering, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 11568, USA.
Gaby Burgos-CrespoDepartment of Bioengineering, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 11568, USA.ORCID 0009-0005-3946-3656
Mary Margarette SanchezDepartment of Bioengineering, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 11568, USA.
Dianne Claire RoxasDepartment of Bioengineering, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 11568, USA.
Christopher DcostaDepartment of Bioengineering, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 11568, USA.
Azhar IlyasDepartment of Bioengineering, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 11568, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2406-4223
Michael HadjiargyrouDepartment of Biological & Chemical Sciences, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 11568, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8927-2333
Steven ZanganehDepartment of Bioengineering, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 11568, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nanotechnology has become an important platform in the fields of gene therapy and genome editing, providing delivery strategies that address persistent therapeutic challenges by improving the precision, efficiency, and safety of genetic modifications. This review highlights the central role of nanomaterials in overcoming persistent barriers to genetic interventions, including inefficient delivery, instability of genetic cargo, and off-target effects. Specifically, we emphasize the combined use of nanomaterials with clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats and CRISPR-associated proteins (CRISPR-Cas) systems, which can improve editing specificity and therapeutic efficacy. Beyond the classical CRISPR/Cas9 platform, this review also discusses next-generation modalities such as base editors, Cas13, prime editing, and the recently described Tandem Interspaced Guide RNA and TIGR-associated protein (TIGR-Tas) system, while considering their therapeutic potential and distinct delivery challenges. By using nanomaterials, the stability and intracellular delivery of genome-editing systems are improved, enabling more effective treatments for genetic disorders and acquired diseases such as cancer and infectious diseases. In addition, nanocarriers provide controlled release, protection from degradation, and better biocompatibility, thereby improving the safety and reliability of gene-editing therapies. Despite these advances, important translational challenges remain, including immunotoxicity, large-scale manufacturing, and regulatory integration. Overall, the continued convergence of nanotechnology and genome engineering may support the development of personalized medicine strategies that adapt genetic engineering tools for patient-specific applications.

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Gene EditingGenetic TherapyNanotechnologyAnimalsCRISPR-Cas SystemsGene Transfer TechniquesHumansNanostructuresCRISPR-Cas systemsgene therapygenetic disordersgenome engineeringnanomaterialsnanotechnologytargeted delivery

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PMCPMC13360832

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