Advances in modification and delivery of nucleic acid drugs

Nucleic acid-based drugs, such as RNA and DNA drugs, exert their effects at the genetic level. Currently, widely utilized nucleic acid-based drugs include nucleic acid aptamers, antisense oligonucleotides, mRNA, miRNA, siRNA and saRNA. However, these drugs frequently encounter challenges during clinical application, such as poor stability, weak targeting specificity, and difficulties in traversing physiological barriers. By employing chemical modifications of nucleic acid structures, it is possible to enhance the stability and targeting specificity of certain nucleic acid drugs within the body, thereby improving delivery efficiency and reducing immunogenicity. Moreover, utilizing nucleic acid drug carriers can facilitate the transportation of drugs to lesion sites, thereby aiding efficient intracellular escape and promoting drug efficacy within the body. Currently, commonly employed delivery carriers include virus vectors, lipid nanoparticles, polymer nanoparticles, inorganic nanoparticles, protein carriers and extracellular vesicles. Nevertheless, individual modifications or delivery carriers alone are insufficient to overcome numerous obstacles. The integration of nucleic acid chemical modifications with drug delivery systems holds promise for achieving enhanced therapeutic effects. However, this approach also presents increased technical complexity and clinical translation costs. Therefore, the development of nucleic acid drug carriers and nucleic acid chemical modifications that are both practical and simple, while maintaining high efficacy, low toxicity, and precise nucleic acid delivery, has become a prominent research focus in the field of nucleic acid drug development. This review comprehensively summarizes the advancements in nucleic acid-based drug modifica-tions and delivery systems. Additionally, strategies to enhance nucleic acid drug delivery efficiency are discussed, with the aim of providing valuable insights for the translational application of nucleic acid drugs.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:52

Enthalten in:

Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences - 52(2023), 4 vom: 25. Aug., Seite 417-428

Sprache:

Englisch

Weiterer Titel:

核酸类药物的修饰和递送研究进展

Beteiligte Personen:

Wang, Junfeng [VerfasserIn]
Tan, Manman [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Ying [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Xiangrui [VerfasserIn]
Lin, Aifu [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Chemical modification
Drug Carriers
Drug delivery system
Gene therapy
Journal Article
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic acid drugs
RNA, Small Interfering
Review

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Date Completed 31.08.2023

Date Revised 14.09.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3724/zdxbyxb-2023-0130

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM361418825