Cell-Penetrating Peptides as Vectors for Delivery of Nucleic Acids

Gene expression underlies important biological processes, including development, immune defense, and tumorigenesis. Many pathological processes are known to result from mutations that alter the way that genes are switched on and off. A current goal in molecular medicine is the development of new strategies to interfere with gene expression in living cells in the hope that novel therapies for human disease will result from these efforts.