What Challenges Exist in Nanotechnology-based Gene Editing?
Despite its potential, nanotechnology-based gene editing faces several challenges: - Toxicity: Some nanoparticles may induce cytotoxicity or immunogenicity, posing safety concerns. - Delivery Efficiency: Achieving efficient and targeted delivery to specific cell types remains a major hurdle. - Scalability: Producing nanoparticles consistently and at a large scale is challenging. - Regulation: The novel nature of nanomaterials complicates regulatory approval processes.
