Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif21944, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Shaqra 11961, Saudi Arabia.
Cell Biochem Biophys. 2024 Sep;82(3):1947-1964. doi: 10.1007/s12013-024-01395-6. Epub 2024 Jul 10.
Even though RNA treatments were first proposed as a way to change aberrant signaling in cancer, research in this field is currently ongoing. The term "RNAi" refers to the use of several RNAi technologies, including ribozymes, riboswitches, Aptamers, small interfering RNA (siRNA), antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), and CRISPR/Cas9 technology. The siRNA therapy has already achieved a remarkable feat by revolutionizing the treatment arena of cancers. Unlike small molecules and antibodies, which need administration every three months or even every two years, RNAi may be given every quarter to attain therapeutic results. In order to overcome complex challenges, delivering siRNAs to the targeted tissues and cells effectively and safely and improving the effectiveness of siRNAs in terms of their action, stability, specificity, and potential adverse consequences are required. In this context, the three primary techniques of siRNA therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are accomplished for inhibiting angiogenesis, decreasing cell proliferation, and promoting apoptosis, are discussed in this review. We also deliberate targeting issues, immunogenic reactions to siRNA therapy, and the difficulties with their intrinsic chemistry and transportation.
尽管 RNA 治疗最初被提议作为改变癌症中异常信号的一种方法,但该领域的研究目前仍在进行中。“RNAi”一词是指使用几种 RNAi 技术,包括核酶、核糖开关、适体、小干扰 RNA(siRNA)、反义寡核苷酸(ASO)和 CRISPR/Cas9 技术。siRNA 疗法已经通过彻底改变癌症的治疗领域取得了显著的成就。与每三个月甚至每两年需要给药的小分子和抗体不同,RNAi 可以每季度给药一次以达到治疗效果。为了克服复杂的挑战,需要有效地将 siRNA 递送到靶向组织和细胞,并提高 siRNA 在作用、稳定性、特异性和潜在不良后果方面的效果。在这种情况下,本文讨论了用于抑制血管生成、减少细胞增殖和促进细胞凋亡的三种原发性 HCC 的 siRNA 疗法技术。我们还讨论了靶向问题、siRNA 治疗的免疫反应以及它们内在化学和运输的困难。