Biodegradable poly(D, L-lactide-co-glycoid) copolymer (PLGA) microspheres |
Efficient and sustained delivery |
[146] |
Cyclodextrin-containing polycation (CDP) |
A rapid and efficient intracellular uptake into various cell lines |
[147] |
Branched polyethylenimine |
Higher biocompatibility and efficient transfection. Less cytotoxicity and promote gene dissociation |
[148] |
N-Acetyl-L-leucine-polyethylenimine (N-Ac-L-Leu-PEI) |
Efficient cellular uptake and exhibited protective function against nucleases |
[79] |
Dendrimers |
Low toxicity, higher water solubility, and increased stability against hydrolysis |
[149] |
Modified fourth-generation dendrimers termed G4 (MeI) |
Efficient DNAzyme delivery without substantial toxicity |
[149] |
Colloidal gold nanoparticles |
Less toxic and an efficient DNAzyme transfection |
[150] |
Liposomes |
Efficient targeted delivery |
[151–153] |
Chitosan nanoparticles |
Effective cellular uptake ability, remain stable at room temperature for a month and for seven days in serum without a substantial loss in activity |
[154–156] |
Toxic side effects such as myelosuppression, alopecia, and hepatic toxicity can be associated |
[157] |