Photocleavable Hydrogels for Light-Triggered siRNA Release.

Huynh, Cong Truc; Nguyen, Minh Khanh; Tonga, Gulen Yesilbag; Longé, Lionel; Rotello, Vincent M; Alsberg, Eben · Adv Healthc Mater · 2016

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A photocleavable hydrogel system for on-demand delivery of genetic material is reported. The release of short interfering RNAs can be triggered by the application of UV light without any loss in bioactivity. This approach provides a promising external stimulus-based nucleic acid delivery platform for applications in disease therapeutics and tissue regeneration.

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