Modified-chitosan/siRNA nanoparticles downregulate cellular CDX2 expression and cross the gastric mucus barrier.

Development of effective non-viral vectors is of crucial importance in the implementation of RNA interference in clinical routine. The localized delivery of siRNAs to the gastrointestinal mucosa is highly desired but faces specific problems such as the stability in gastric acidity conditions and the...

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Main Authors: Ana Sadio, Jenny K Gustafsson, Bruno Pereira, Carla Pereira Gomes, Gunnar C Hansson, Leonor David, Ana Paula Pêgo, Raquel Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4055692?pdf=render