Abstract

The identification of mutations in keratin genes as the cause of several inherited skin disorders raised the possibility that molecular-based therapies might be developed to treat these conditions. In this issue, Smith et al. (2007) have identified small interfering RNAs that specifically and potently silence keratin 6a expression. These molecules have great promise as therapeutic agents for the treatment of pachyonychia congenita.

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