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. 2013 Sep;8(9):1397-413.
doi: 10.2217/nnm.12.174. Epub 2013 Feb 8.

Efficient intracellular delivery of siRNA with a safe multitargeted lipid-based nanoplatform

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Efficient intracellular delivery of siRNA with a safe multitargeted lipid-based nanoplatform

Lígia C Gomes-da-Silva et al. Nanomedicine (Lond). 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Aim: The design of novel F3-targeted liposomes with adequate features for systemic administration, to enable efficient intracellular delivery of siRNA toward both cancer and endothelial cells from angiogenic blood vessels.

Materials & methods: Cellular association studies were performed by flow cytometry. Gene silencing was evaluated with eGFP-overexpressing cells, by flow cytometry and real-time reverse-transcription PCR. Safety and immunogenicity was assessed in CD1 mice.

Results: A strong improvement on siRNA internalization by the target cells was achieved, which was correlated with effective downregulation of eGFP. In addition, the F3-targeted liposomes were nonimmunogenic, even in a multiadministration schedule.

Conclusion: Overall, the developed F3-targeted nanocarrier constitutes a valuable tool for the specific and safe systemic delivery of siRNA to solid tumors.

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