RNA Micelles |
Anti-miRNA |
The phi29 packaging RNA three-way junction(pRNA-3WJ) was used as a scaffold to construct micelles. An oligo with 8 nt locked nucleic acid (LNA) complementary to the seed region of microRNA21(miR21) was included in the micelles as an interference molecule for cancer inhibition |
Internalization of anti-miRNA inhibited the function of oncogenic miR21, enhanced the expression of the pro-apoptotic factor, and induced cell apoptosis |
The RNA micelles carrying anti-miR21 showed strong binding and internalization to cancer cells, inhibited the function of oncogenic miR21, enhanced the expression of the pro-apoptotic factors, and induced cell apoptosis. Animal experiments revealed effective tumor targeting and inhibition of RNA micelles in xenograft models. |
[57] |
Nano-niosomes |
Cur |
Niosomes containing Cur were prepared by the thin-film hydration method |
Cur counteracted the effects of 4-NQO to cause cancer in the oral tissue through its antioxidant properties |
The use of injectable Cur niosomes significantly prevented the development of severe forms of dysplasia. According to the results obtained from the culture medium of KB OC cells, Cur-loaded niosomes were found to be significantly effective in inhibiting the growth and necrosis of cancer cells compared with free Cur. |
[194] |