期刊
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
卷 10, 期 4, 页码 1683-1691出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.07.021
关键词
DNA; Nanotechnology; Self-assembly; Aptamers; Drug delivery
资金
- NIH [1R21CA158977-01]
- NSF [DMR-0847558]
- NSF Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing [CMMI-1025020]
- Direct For Mathematical & Physical Scien
- Division Of Materials Research [0847558] Funding Source: National Science Foundation
The unique programmability of nucleic acids offers versatility and flexibility in the creation of self-assembled DNA nanostructures. To date, many three-dimensional DNA architectures of varying sizes and shapes have been precisely formed. Their biocompatibility, biodegradability and high intrinsic stability in physiological environments emphasize their emerging use as carriers for drug and gene delivery. Furthermore, DNA nanocarriers have been shown to enter cells efficiently and without the aid of transfection reagents. A key strength of DNA nanocarriers over other delivery systems is their modularity and their ability to control the spatial distribution of cargoes and ligands. Optimizing DNA nanocarrier properties to dictate their localization, uptake and intracellular trafficking is also possible. This review presents design considerations for DNA nanocarriers and examples of their use in the context of therapeutic delivery applications. The assembly of DNA nanocarriers and approaches for loading and releasing cargo are described. The stability and safety of DNA nanocarriers are also discussed, with particular attention to the in vivo physiological environment. Mechanisms of cellular uptake and intracellular trafficking are examined, and the paper concludes with strategies to enhance the delivery efficiency of DNA nanocarriers. (C) 2013 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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