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An update on RNA interference-mediated gene silencing in cancer therapy

Yi-Jie Ren1, Yi Zhang

  • 1Soochow University, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology , Suzhou, Jiangsu , China zhangyi@suda.edu.cn.

Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy
|July 11, 2014
PubMed
Abstract

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RNA interference (RNAi) gene silencing shows promise for cancer therapy, with ongoing clinical trials. Advances in targeted delivery and imaging are key to overcoming challenges for its clinical use.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Gene Therapy

Background:

  • RNA interference (RNAi) is a gene silencing mechanism with therapeutic potential.
  • Previous reviews have established the foundation for RNAi in cancer research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present recent advancements in RNAi-mediated gene silencing for cancer therapy.
  • To review existing hurdles and potential solutions for clinical RNAi development.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current RNAi-mediated gene silencing approaches for cancer.
  • Discussion of progress in developing RNAi therapeutics.
  • Highlighting challenges and emerging solutions in clinical development.

Main Results:

  • RNAi-mediated gene silencing has been demonstrated in human trials.
  • Ongoing clinical trials indicate promise for cancer treatment and chemotherapy alternatives.

Conclusions:

  • RNAi-based cancer therapy is an emerging field with remaining clinical development obstacles.
  • Progress in targeted delivery and noninvasive imaging are crucial for advancing RNAi as a clinical modality.
Keywords:
RNAicancer therapygene silencingupdate

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