Tumor-targeted delivery of siRNA by non-viral vector: safe and effective cancer therapy

Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2008 Dec;5(12):1301-11. doi: 10.1517/17425240802568505.

Abstract

RNA interference technology has been developed as a potential therapeutic agent for many indications, including cancer. Silencing a specific oncogene in tumor cells brings about cell death both in vitro and in vivo. However, there is a great need for powerful delivery strategies to enhance the therapeutic effect of small interfering RNA (siRNA). This review summarizes different signaling pathways inhibited by siRNA and the advantages of targeted siRNA as a delivery system.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug Carriers
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods*
  • Gene Silencing
  • Genetic Therapy
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / genetics
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • RNA Interference
  • RNA, Small Interfering / administration & dosage*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / genetics*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / pharmacology

Substances

  • Drug Carriers
  • RNA, Small Interfering