Issue 8, 2019

Non-viral nanocarriers for intracellular delivery of microRNA therapeutics

Abstract

MicroRNAs are small regulatory noncoding RNAs that regulate various biological processes associated with neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and viral infection. MiRNA-based therapeutics have broad applications including cancer immunotherapy, genomic engineering and protein replacement therapy. Until now, a variety of materials have been proved to be promising as non-viral nanocarriers for intracellular delivery of miRNAs, such as polymeric nanoparticles, lipid nanocapsules, and inorganic nanoparticles, etc. In this review, we will present the strategies for intracellular miRNA delivery, and specially focus on rationally designed routes, their mechanisms of action, and potential therapeutics used in the host cells or in vivo studies. Futhermore, we will also make a conclusion based on the current development. The perspective on the new generation of delivery systems toward the emerging area of miRNA-based therapeutics will be discussed as well.

Graphical abstract: Non-viral nanocarriers for intracellular delivery of microRNA therapeutics

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
08 11 2018
Accepted
07 1 2019
First published
07 1 2019

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2019,7, 1209-1225

Non-viral nanocarriers for intracellular delivery of microRNA therapeutics

Z. Bai, J. Wei, C. Yu, X. Han, X. Qin, C. Zhang, W. Liao, L. Li and W. Huang, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2019, 7, 1209 DOI: 10.1039/C8TB02946F

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