Nanomedicinal delivery approaches for therapeutic siRNA

Int J Pharm. 2009 Sep 11;379(2):210-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2009.03.038. Epub 2009 Apr 5.

Abstract

RNA interference (RNAi) has been named as "breakthrough technology" in 2002 by Science magazine. In a short timespan this technology has conquered life sciences and numerous therapeutic approaches and is now well underway to become an important pilier of novel class of RNA based therapeutics. This mini-review focuses on nanomedicinal delivery approaches for siRNA that have shown promise with small molecules, and have recently been applied with the aim to deliver siRNA to humans for treatment of disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Transfer Techniques / trends
  • Genetic Therapy / methods
  • Genetic Therapy / trends*
  • Humans
  • Nanomedicine / methods
  • Nanomedicine / trends*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / administration & dosage*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / genetics

Substances

  • RNA, Small Interfering