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

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

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Elsevier 2023-09-01

Deskripsi

Summary: 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.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.