Abstract
AbstractRNA interference with the ability to specifically silence target genes has shown great potential to treat various diseases. The primary challenge for RNA interference is to effectively and selectively deliver genetic materials such as small interfering RNA (siRNA) to targeted tissues and cells in vivo. Numerous efforts have been made to overcome the extracellular and intracellular barriers during siRNA delivery. In this review, we focused on most recent advances in the design of functional polymers to achieve efficient siRNA delivery via addressing the various parameters, including siRNA binding, serum stability, specific targeting, tissue penetration, cellular internalization, endosomal escape, and intracellular siRNA release. The beneficial roles of assembled polymer nanostructures and polymer‐based hybrid nanocomposites in siRNA delivery were also reviewed. Finally, the challenges and perspectives in the future development of polymer‐based siRNA delivery systems will be discussed.
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