| Literature DB >> 27612280 |
Pedro Barata1, Anil K Sood2, David S Hong3.
Abstract
Recent advances in RNA delivery and target selection provide unprecedented opportunities for cancer treatment, especially for cancers that are particularly hard to treat with existing drugs. Small interfering RNAs, microRNAs, and antisense oligonucleotides are the most widely used strategies for silencing gene expression. In this review, we summarize how these approaches were used to develop drugs targeting RNA in human cells. Then, we review the current state of clinical trials of these agents for different types of cancer and outcomes from published data. Finally, we discuss lessons learned from completed studies and future directions for this class of drugs.Entities:
Keywords: Antisense oligonucleotides; Cancer clinical trials; RNA therapeutics; miRNA; siRNA
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27612280 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2016.08.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cancer Treat Rev ISSN: 0305-7372 Impact factor: 12.111