Sequence-defined oligoaminoamides for the delivery of siRNAs

Methods Mol Biol. 2015:1206:15-27. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1369-5_2.

Abstract

Since it was found that synthetic small interfering RNA (siRNA) can invoke RNA interference (RNAi) responses in mammalian cells, it has gained enormous attention as a tool for gene silencing in basic science and as a novel therapeutic modality. To develop carriers for cytosolic and systemic siRNA delivery, our laboratory has recently developed a sequence-defined polymer platform compatible with solid-phase-supported synthesis. These polymers have displayed efficient siRNA-mediated gene silencing in vitro and in vivo. In this chapter, we provide a brief background on the special features of these polymers and detailed protocols to evaluate polyplex formation, gene silencing efficiency, and cytotoxicity of siRNA-containing polyplexes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Survival
  • Gene Silencing*
  • Genes, Reporter
  • Humans
  • Molecular Biology / methods*
  • Nanostructures
  • Polymers / administration & dosage*
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / administration & dosage*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / chemistry
  • RNA, Small Interfering / metabolism
  • Solid-Phase Synthesis Techniques

Substances

  • Polymers
  • RNA, Small Interfering