Liposomal siRNA for ovarian cancer

Methods Mol Biol. 2009:555:29-42. doi: 10.1007/978-1-60327-295-7_3.

Abstract

Discovery of RNA interference (RNAi) has been one of the most important findings in the last ten years. In recent years, small interfering RNA (siRNA)-mediated gene silencing is beginning to show substantial promise as a new treatment modality in preclinical studies because of its robust gene selective silencing. However, until recently, delivery of siRNA in vivo was a major impediment to its use as a therapeutic modality. We have used a neutral liposome, 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphatidylcholine (DOPC), for highly efficient in vivo siRNA delivery. Using siRNA tagged with Alexa-555, incorporated in DOPC liposomes, we have demonstrated efficient intra-tumoral delivery following either intraperitoneal or intravenous injection. Furthermore, EphA2-targeted siRNA in DOPC liposomes showed significant target modulation and anti-tumor efficacy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinoma / genetics
  • Carcinoma / therapy*
  • Female
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry
  • Gene Silencing
  • Genetic Therapy
  • Humans
  • Liposomes / chemistry*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Nude
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / genetics
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Phosphatidylcholines / chemistry*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / administration & dosage*
  • RNA, Small Interfering / analysis
  • RNA, Small Interfering / therapeutic use*
  • Receptor, EphA2 / genetics*
  • Receptor, EphA2 / metabolism

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Liposomes
  • Phosphatidylcholines
  • RNA, Small Interfering
  • Receptor, EphA2
  • 1,2-oleoylphosphatidylcholine