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It includes lamellar ichthyosis, congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma, and fetal ichthyosis. The common pathognomonic feature is generalized neonatal erythroderma. Lamellar ichthyosis is caused by mutations in the TGM1 gene encoding transglutaminase 1 (TGM1), leading to a functional deficiency of the enzyme in the epidermis. TGM1 deficiency causes severe keratinization defects and skin barrier impairment (leading to metabolic disorders, growth delay, and bacterial infections), with severe cases risking potentially fatal sepsis. Current therapeutic approaches are only symptomatic. In this study, we analyzed the functionality and safety of an adeno-associated viral vector of serotype 2 encoding TGM1 (AAV2-TGM1) for gene therapy of lamellar ichthyosis. The functionality of AAV2-TGM1 was confirmed in vitro on HEK293, HaCaT, and SH-SY5Y cells and human primary fibroblasts. A significant increase in TGM1 mRNA, protein levels, and enzymatic activity was shown. The vector was characterized and applied in vivo in rats and pigs. Intradermal injection and topical application resulted in increased protein levels in the skin, as shown by PCR and immunofluorescence. Safety was confirmed by the absence of significant histological, biochemical, and cellular changes. 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