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. 2024 Nov 12;6(24):6079–6095. doi: 10.1039/d4na00660g

Advantages and disadvantages of different miR delivery systems.

Advantages Viral and non-viral based vectors Disadvantages References
Provides long-term gene expression by integrating into the host genome graphic file with name d4na00660g-u1.jpg Risk of disrupting genes, potentially causing cancer 102
Can deliver genes into both dividing and non-dividing cells with long-term expression graphic file with name d4na00660g-u2.jpg Risk of insertional mutagenesis and potential immune responses 103
Low immunogenicity and stable long-term expression graphic file with name d4na00660g-u3.jpg Limited transgene capacity compared to other viral vectors 104
High specificity for bacterial targets, making them useful for treating bacterial infections graphic file with name d4na00660g-u4.jpg Limited effectiveness in eukaryotic cells, restricting their use in gene therapy for human cells 105
Can encapsulate both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs, improving drug solubility and stability graphic file with name d4na00660g-u5.jpg Prone to rapid clearance by the immune system, limiting circulation time 106
High surface area allows for versatile drug loading and targeted delivery graphic file with name d4na00660g-u6.jpg Potential toxicity and accumulation in tissues, raising safety concerns 107
Enhances the solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs, improving bioavailability graphic file with name d4na00660g-u7.jpg Potential instability in the bloodstream, leading to premature drug release 108
Naturally derived, making them biocompatible and less likely to trigger immune responses graphic file with name d4na00660g-u8.jpg Challenges in large-scale production and standardization for therapeutic use 109
High drug-loading capacity and ability to penetrate cells efficiently graphic file with name d4na00660g-u9.jpg Potential toxicity and difficulty in biodegradation, raising safety concerns 110
Highly branched structure allows for precise drug delivery and targeting capabilities graphic file with name d4na00660g-u10.jpg High production costs and potential toxicity due to their size and surface chemistry 111
Provides a supportive framework for cell growth and tissue regeneration, mimicking natural extracellular matrices graphic file with name d4na00660g-u11.jpg Complex fabrication processes and potential issues with biocompatibility and integration into surrounding tissues 112
Provides controlled and sustained drug release, enhancing therapeutic efficiency graphic file with name d4na00660g-u12.jpg Potential for limited drug loading capacity and challenges in large-scale production 113