Singh Dilpreet, Singh Lovedeep, Kaur Simranjeet, Arora Akshita
University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.
University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India.
Nucleosides Nucleotides Nucleic Acids. 2025;44(6):409-432. doi: 10.1080/15257770.2024.2347499. Epub 2024 May 1.
The therapeutic potential of small interfering RNA (siRNA) is monumental, offering a pathway to silence disease-causing genes with precision. However, the delivery of siRNA to target cells remains a formidable challenge, owing to degradation by nucleases, poor cellular uptake and immunogenicity. This overview examines recent advancements in the design and application of nucleic acid-based integrated macromolecular complexes for the efficient delivery of siRNA. We dissect the innovative delivery vectors developed in recent years, including lipid-based nanoparticles, polymeric carriers, dendrimer complexes and hybrid systems that incorporate stimuli-responsive elements for targeted and controlled release. Advancements in bioconjugation techniques, active targeting strategies and nanotechnology-enabled delivery platforms are evaluated for their contribution to enhancing siRNA delivery. It also addresses the complex interplay between delivery system design and biological barriers, highlighting the dynamic progress and remaining hurdles in translating siRNA therapies from bench to bedside. By offering a comprehensive overview of current strategies and emerging technologies, we underscore the future directions and potential impact of siRNA delivery systems in personalized medicine.
小分子干扰RNA(siRNA)具有巨大的治疗潜力,为精确沉默致病基因提供了一条途径。然而,由于核酸酶降解、细胞摄取不良和免疫原性,将siRNA递送至靶细胞仍然是一项艰巨的挑战。本综述探讨了基于核酸的整合大分子复合物在高效递送siRNA的设计和应用方面的最新进展。我们剖析了近年来开发的创新递送载体,包括基于脂质的纳米颗粒、聚合物载体、树枝状大分子复合物以及包含刺激响应元件以实现靶向和控释的混合系统。评估了生物共轭技术、主动靶向策略和纳米技术驱动的递送平台在增强siRNA递送方面的贡献。它还阐述了递送系统设计与生物屏障之间复杂的相互作用,突出了将siRNA疗法从实验室转化到临床应用过程中的动态进展和尚存的障碍。通过全面概述当前策略和新兴技术,我们强调了siRNA递送系统在个性化医疗中的未来方向和潜在影响。