Chitosan nanoparticles for miRNA delivery

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

16 Scopus citations

Abstract

RNA interference techniques represent a promising strategy for therapeutic applications. In addition to small interfering RNA-based approaches, which have been widely studied and translated into clinical investigations, microRNA-based approaches are attractive owing to their “one hit, multiple targets” concept. To overcome challenges with in vivo delivery of microRNAs related to stability, cellular uptake, and specific delivery, our group has developed and characterized chitosan nanoparticles for nucleotide delivery. This platform allows for robust target modulation and antitumor activity following intravenous administration.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages219-230
Number of pages12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume1632
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

Keywords

  • Chitosan nanoparticles
  • Prostate cancer
  • RNA interference
  • miR-34a
  • microRNA delivery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Chitosan nanoparticles for miRNA delivery'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this