Polyplex gene delivery modulated by redox potential gradients
Polyplex gene delivery modulated by redox potential gradients
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DOI:
10.1080/10611860600834409
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发表时间:
2006-09-01
影响因子:
4.5
通讯作者:
Oupicky, David
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作者:
Manickam, Devika Soundara;Oupicky, David
< p > Polyplexes sensitive to redox potential gradients represent a promising class of vectors for delivery of nucleic acids. This review focuses on the recent advances in the development of these vectors. The biological rationale for the design of redox-sensitive polyplexes is discussed together with the basic synthetic approaches for introducing reducible disulfide bonds into the structure of the polyplexes. The biological properties of the redox-sensitive polyplexes of plasmid DNA, mRNA, antisense oligonucleotides and siRNA are reviewed with emphasis on < i > in vitro cellular delivery, cytotoxicity and < i > in vivo activity. Overall, redox-sensitive polyplexes represent a promising platform for further development as vectors for delivery of a wide variety of therapeutic nucleic acids.