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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Drug Delivery Systems

Background:

  • Layer-by-layer (LbL) synthesis offers an accessible method for creating nanoparticles (NPs) using common laboratory equipment and avoiding organic solvents.
  • The LbL technique allows for flexible combinations of diverse materials, enabling the production of a vast array of NPs with tunable physicochemical properties.
  • LbL-synthesized NPs are promising for advanced applications such as drug and gene delivery due to their controlled structure and versatility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the manufacturing of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles coated with small interfering RNA (siRNA) for gene silencing applications.
  • To demonstrate the functionalization of these nanoparticles with hyaluronic acid for targeted delivery.
  • To highlight the potential of LbL-synthesized NPs in developing targeted therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the layer-by-layer (LbL) technique for nanoparticle synthesis.
  • Employed poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) as the core material for the nanoparticles.
  • Constructed the polyelectrolyte shell using positively charged polyethyleneimine and negatively charged nucleic acids (siRNA), followed by hyaluronic acid functionalization targeting the CD44 receptor.

Main Results:

  • Successfully manufactured poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles encapsulated with siRNA.
  • Demonstrated the formation of a polyelectrolyte shell composed of polyethyleneimine and nucleic acids.
  • Achieved functionalization with hyaluronic acid, enabling CD44 receptor targeting.

Conclusions:

  • Layer-by-layer synthesis provides a facile and adaptable platform for producing functional nanoparticles for gene delivery.
  • The developed nanoparticles, functionalized with hyaluronic acid, show potential for targeted gene silencing via CD44 receptor interaction.
  • This approach offers a versatile strategy for creating customized nanoparticles for various therapeutic applications.