Chitosan and its derivatives as nanocarriers for siRNA delivery

The ability to specifically silence genes using siRNA has enormous potential for treating genetic diseases. However, siRNA instability and biodistribution issues still need to be overcome, and adequate delivery vehicles have proven indispensable in conveying siRNA to its target. Chitosan is a promis...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Al-Qadi, Sonia (author)
Other Authors: Grenha, Ana (author), Remuñán-López, Carmen (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2013
Subjects:
Chitosan
Chitosan derivatives
Formulation parameters
Gene silencing
Nanocarriers
siRNA delivery
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/2099
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:sapientia.ualg.pt:10400.1/2099

Internet

http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/2099

Similar Items