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ReviewInternational journal of nanomedicine2026

Stimuli-Responsive Nanocarriers for Transdermal siRNA Delivery: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Therapeutic Strategies.

Yanmin Jian, Minghui Ban, Zhenyang Yan, Yansui Wang, Ziyan Che, Wenwen Ren, Yuan Cao, Zao Wang, Yue Yuan

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Review in International journal of nanomedicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Yanmin Jian *School of Life Science and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 244000, People's Republic of China.
Minghui Ban *School of Medical Informational Engineering, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, People's Republic of China.
Zhenyang Yan *School of Life Science and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 244000, People's Republic of China.
Yansui WangSchool of Medical Informational Engineering, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, 250355, People's Republic of China.
Ziyan CheCo-Innovation Center for the Sustainable Forestry in Southern China and Department of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210037, People's Republic of China.
Wenwen RenDepartment of Clinical Medicine, The First Clinical Medical College, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, 121001, People's Republic of China.
Yuan CaoSchool of Life Science and Medicine, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 244000, People's Republic of China.
Zao WangDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technology, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410006, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0008-9500-3285
Yue YuanLaboratory of Neurological Diseases and Brain Function, the Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0004-9105-617X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Small interfering RNA (siRNA) holds therapeutic promise for dermatological diseases, but clinical translation is limited by the stratum corneum barrier and the instability of naked siRNA. Nanocarrier-based systems offer effective solutions by enhancing skin penetration, improving siRNA stability, and enabling targeted intracellular delivery. Methods: This review synthesizes current evidence on nanocarrier-mediated transdermal siRNA delivery. Key design parameters: particle size, surface charge, degradability, and morphology are evaluated for their roles in skin permeation and intracellular trafficking. Stimuli-responsive nanocarriers (pH, enzymatic, light, temperature) and physical enhancement strategies, including microneedles, sonophoresis, and laser ablation, are also reviewed. Results: Lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles demonstrate notable advantages in stability, biocompatibility, and co-delivery capability. Stimuli-responsive systems enable spatiotemporal control of siRNA release, while physical enhancement technologies significantly improve cutaneous permeability. Disease-specific delivery strategies tailored to pathological microenvironments including psoriasis, melanoma, and chronic wounds illustrate the feasibility of adapting material composition, structural parameters, and responsiveness to different therapeutic contexts. Conclusion: Advances in intelligent nanomaterials, responsive carrier engineering, and physical facilitation approaches provide a solid foundation for clinically viable transdermal siRNA therapies. Future development will benefit from integrating precise release control with disease-tailored delivery strategies to overcome biological barriers and optimize therapeutic outcomes.

Indexed as

NanoparticlesRNA, Small InterferingAdministration, CutaneousAnimalsHumansMicroneedle Drug DeliverySkinSkin AbsorptionRNA, Small Interferinglipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticlesnanocarriersiRNAstimuli-responsive systemstransdermal delivery

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PMID42338897
PMCPMC13284062

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