Monitoring innate immune recruitment by siRNAs in mammalian cells

Methods Mol Biol. 2010:623:21-33. doi: 10.1007/978-1-60761-588-0_2.

Abstract

The use of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) in human therapy may be hindered by the recruitment of nonspecific effects such as the activation of innate immune responses. Recently, several innate immune receptors have been implicated in the detection of siRNAs. This chapter provides a brief overview of the current knowledge of siRNA-induced innate immunity, as well as protocols for the rapid identification of siRNAs with innate immune stimulatory activity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Innate*
  • Mice
  • RNA Interference
  • RNA, Small Interfering / analysis*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / genetics
  • RNA, Small Interfering / immunology*
  • Toll-Like Receptor 7 / metabolism
  • Toll-Like Receptor 8 / metabolism

Substances

  • RNA, Small Interfering
  • Toll-Like Receptor 7
  • Toll-Like Receptor 8