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Nanoassemblies designed for efficient nuclear targeting

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Michal Skowicki
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Shabnam Tarvirdipour
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Manuel Kraus
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Cora‐Ann Schoenenberger
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Cornelia G. Palivan *
DOI:10.1016/j.addr.2024.115354delete
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One of the key aspects of coping efficiently with complex pathological conditions is delivering the desired therapeutic compounds with precision in both space and time. Therefore, the focus on nuclear -targeted delivery systems has emerged as a promising strategy with high potential, particularly in gene therapy and cancer treatment. Here, we explore the design of supramolecular nanoassemblies as vehicles to deliver specific compounds to the nucleus, with the special focus on polymer and peptide -based carriers that expose nuclear localization signals. Such nanoassemblies aim at maximizing the concentration of genetic and therapeutic agents within the nucleus, thereby optimizing treatment outcomes while minimizing off -target effects. A complex scenario of conditions, including cellular uptake, endosomal escape, and nuclear translocation, requires fine tuning of the nanocarriers ' properties. First, we introduce the principles of nuclear import and the role of nuclear pore complexes that reveal strategies for targeting nanosystems to the nucleus. Then, we provide an overview of cargoes that rely on nuclear localization for optimal activity as their integrity and accumulation are crucial parameters to consider when designing a suitable delivery system. Considering that they are in their early stages of research, we present various cargo -loaded peptide- and polymer nanoassemblies that promote nuclear targeting, emphasizing their potential to enhance therapeutic response. Finally, we briefly discuss further advancements for more precise and effective nuclear delivery.
Keywords:
Nuclear targeting
Nuclear localization signal
Nanoassemblies
Peptidic
Polymeric
Micelle
Polyplex
Peptiplex
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Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews cover
Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews
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University of Basel
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