Protocol for preparing dynamic covalent macrocycles for co-delivering genes and drugs to cancer cell lines




Lyu Yonglei, Wu Xiaoxia, Yang Jinghui, Wang Xin, Li Jianwei

PublisherCell Press

2023

STAR protocols

STAR Protocols

102350

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3

2666-1667

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2023.102350

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2023.102350

https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/180244591



Combination therapy using effective drug molecules and functional genes such as small interfering RNA (siRNA) has been suggested as a powerful strategy against multiple drug resistance. Here, we present a protocol for preparing a delivery system by developing dynamic covalent macrocycles using a dithiol monomer to co-deliver doxorubicin and siRNA. We describe steps for preparing the dithiol monomer, followed by co-delivery to form nanoparticles. We then detail procedures for cell uptake and assessing enhanced anti-cancer efficacy in vitro. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Lyu et al.


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