| Literature DB >> 27259398 |
So Jin Lee1,2, Min Ju Kim1,2,3, Ick Chan Kwon2,3, Thomas M Roberts1.
Abstract
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) has gained attention as a potential therapeutic reagent due to its ability to inhibit specific genes in many genetic diseases. For many years, studies of siRNA have progressively advanced toward novel treatment strategies against cancer. Cancer is caused by various mutations in hundreds of genes including both proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. In order to develop siRNAs as therapeutic agents for cancer treatment, delivery strategies for siRNA must be carefully designed and potential gene targets carefully selected for optimal anti-cancer effects. In this review, various modifications and delivery strategies for siRNA delivery are discussed. In addition, we present current thinking on target gene selection in major tumor types.Entities:
Keywords: Cancer; Delivery strategy of siRNAs; Gene target; Small interfering RNA (siRNA); siRNA therapeutics
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27259398 PMCID: PMC4958528 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2016.05.010
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Drug Deliv Rev ISSN: 0169-409X Impact factor: 15.470