Abstract
Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) are RNA molecules with promising therapeutic potential as a result of their selective mRNA cleavage. However, despite recent progress, low stability in the bloodstream is an impediment to successful administration in vivo. Thus, the availability of flexible and rapid methods for studying siRNA stability and vehicles is crucial for future novel siRNA-based therapeutics. Herein, we report a fast Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) method based on agarose gel electrophoresis to evaluate the stability of siRNA in serum as well as siRNA interaction with serum proteins and enzymes.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Design and Delivery of SiRNA Therapeutics |
Editors | Henrik J. Ditzel, Martina Tuttolomondo, Sakari Kauppinen |
Volume | 2282 |
Publisher | Humana Press |
Publication date | 2021 |
Pages | 43-56 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-0716-1297-2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-0716-1298-9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Series | Methods in Molecular Biology |
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Volume | 2282 |
ISSN | 1064-3745 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Agarose gel electrophoresis
- Förster resonance energy transfer
- RNA interference
- Serum protein corona
- siRNA stability
- Small interfering RNA