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. 2016 Oct 28;22(40):8862–8868. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i40.8862

Table 1.

Non-viral gene delivery systems toward the liver

Method Functional component
Lipids Cationic lipids
Polymers Cationic polymers
Proteins Natural or chemically modified proteins in cationic nature
Peptides Lysine or arginine residues in peptides
Needle injection Mechanic force
Gene gun Pressure
Electroporation Electric pulse
Sonoporation Ultrasound
Hydrodynamic delivery Hydrodynamic pressure