Small interfering RNA-based nanotherapeutics for treating skin-related diseases

INTRODUCTION: RNA interference (RNAi) has demonstrated great potential in treating skin-related diseases, as small interfering RNA (siRNA) can efficiently silence specific genes. The design of skin delivery systems for siRNA is important to protect the nucleic acid while facilitating both skin targeting and cellular ingestion. Entrapment of siRNA into nanocarriers can accomplish these aims, contributing to improved targeting, controlled release, and increased transfection.

AREAS COVERED: The siRNA-based nanotherapeutics for treating skin disorders are summarized. First, the mechanisms of RNAi are presented, followed by the introduction of challenges for skin therapy. Then, the different nanoparticle types used for siRNA skin delivery are described. Subsequently, we introduce the mechanisms of how nanoparticles enhance siRNA skin penetration. Finally, the current investigations associated with nanoparticulate siRNA application in skin disease management are reviewed.

EXPERT OPINION: The potential application of nanotherapeutic RNAi allows for a novel skin application strategy. Further clinical studies are required to confirm the findings in the cell-based or animal experiments. The capability of large-scale production and reproducibility of nanoparticle products are also critical for translation to commercialization. siRNA delivery by nanocarriers should be optimized to attain cutaneous targeting without the risk of toxicity.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:20

Enthalten in:

Expert opinion on drug delivery - 20(2023), 6 vom: 17. Juni, Seite 757-772

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Chang, Yen-Tzu [VerfasserIn]
Huang, Tse-Hung [VerfasserIn]
Alalaiwe, Ahmed [VerfasserIn]
Hwang, Erica [VerfasserIn]
Fang, Jia-You [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Journal Article
Nanoparticle
RNA, Small Interfering
RNAi
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
SiRNA
Skin delivery
Topical application

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Date Completed 23.06.2023

Date Revised 25.06.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/17425247.2023.2206646

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM355924277