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ReviewInternational journal of nanomedicine2026

Research Progress on Tumor Microenvironment-Responsive siRNA Nanocarriers: Design Strategies, Delivery Efficiency, and Future Perspectives.

Xiaoxi Zhu, Gong Zhang, Lin Li, Puguang Yu, Peng Su, Hongyuan Liang, Dan Dong, Dongyan Liu, Kefeng Wang

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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 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Xiaoxi Zhu *Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China.
Gong Zhang *Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China.
Lin Li *Department of Rehabilitation, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China.
Puguang Yu *Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China.
Peng SuMedical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China.
Hongyuan LiangDepartment of Radiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China.
Dan DongCollege of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110122, People's Republic of China.
Dongyan LiuDepartment of Gastroenterology and Medical Research Center, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China.
Kefeng WangDepartment of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-0014-9182

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gene silencing by RNA interference (RNAi) has emerged as a promising strategy for cancer therapy. Small interfering RNA (siRNA), a class of small regulatory RNAs that recognize and degrade complementary target messenger RNAs (mRNAs) in a sequence-specific manner at the post-transcriptional level, plays a critical role in regulating gene expression. However, the in vivo delivery of siRNA remains a formidable challenge due to its poor physiological stability, susceptibility to enzymatic degradation, inability to efficiently cross cellular membranes, non-specific off-target effects, and immunostimulation. Overcoming these barriers and enhancing the gene silencing efficiency of siRNA in target cells is essential for the clinical translation of RNAi technology. In recent years, tumor microenvironment (TME)-responsive nanocarriers have attracted considerable attention as a strategy to improve siRNA stability, enhance its enrichment and penetration at tumor sites, facilitate cellular uptake, and promote efficient gene silencing. This review comprehensively summarized the design principles and functional characteristics of TME-responsive siRNA delivery nanocarriers, with a focus on five major stimuli: pH, hypoxia, enzymes, glutathione (GSH), and reactive oxygen species (ROS). We critically analyze the advantages and limitations of existing nanocarrier systems, provide comparative insights through summary tables, and discuss future directions including multi-stimuli-responsive systems, combination therapies, and clinical translation challenges. This review aims to provide a systematic framework for understanding and advancing TME-responsive siRNA nanocarriers for tumor therapy.

Indexed as

NanoparticlesNeoplasmsRNA, Small InterferingTumor MicroenvironmentAnimalsGene SilencingHumansRNA InterferenceRNA, Small Interferingcancer therapyclinical translationcombination therapynanocarrierRNA interferencesiRNA deliverytumor microenvironment

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PMID42701815
PMCPMC13546063

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