Generation of siRNA Nanosheets for Efficient RNA Interference

Sci Rep. 2016 Apr 28:6:25146. doi: 10.1038/srep25146.

Abstract

After the discovery of small interference RNA (siRNA), nanostructured siRNA delivery systems have been introduced to achieve an efficient regulation of the target gene expression. Here we report a new siRNA-generating two dimensional nanostructure in a formation of nanosized sheet. Inspired by tunable mechanical and functional properties of the previously reported RNA membrane, siRNA nanosized sheets (siRNA-NS) with multiple Dicer cleavage sites were prepared. The siRNA-NS has two dimensional structure, providing a large surface area for Dicer to cleave the siRNA-NS for the generation of functional siRNAs. Furthermore, downregulation of the cellular target gene expression was achieved by delivery of siRNA-NS without chemical modification of RNA strands or conjugation to other substances.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods*
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy / methods*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / administration & dosage*
  • RNAi Therapeutics / methods*

Substances

  • RNA, Small Interfering