Abstract
Gene delivery into cells to elicit cellular response has received a great attention recently. Viruses, lipids, peptides, cationic polymers and certain inorganic nanomaterials have been reported as gene delivery vectors. In this review, we focus on the recent literature on gene delivery using inorganic nanoparticles. This emerging field of study is concisely summarized and illustrated by selected examples and recent patents. New approaches and directions towards the practical use of multifunctional nanocarriers are highlighted.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Cations / administration & dosage
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Cations / chemistry
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DNA / administration & dosage*
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DNA / chemistry
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Ferric Compounds / administration & dosage
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Ferric Compounds / chemistry
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Gene Transfer Techniques*
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Genetic Diseases, Inborn / therapy
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Gold / administration & dosage
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Gold / chemistry
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Humans
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Magnetite Nanoparticles / administration & dosage
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Magnetite Nanoparticles / chemistry
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Nanostructures / administration & dosage*
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Nanostructures / chemistry
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Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry
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Patents as Topic
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Quantum Dots
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Silicon Dioxide / administration & dosage
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Silicon Dioxide / chemistry
Substances
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Cations
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Ferric Compounds
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Magnetite Nanoparticles
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Nanotubes, Carbon
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ferric oxide
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Gold
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Silicon Dioxide
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DNA