1. Therapeutic Antisense Oligonucleotides in Oncology: From Bench to Bedside.
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Çakan, Elif, Lara, Olivia D., Szymanowska, Anna, Bayraktar, Emine, Chavez-Reyes, Arturo, Lopez-Berestein, Gabriel, Amero, Paola, and Rodriguez-Aguayo, Cristian
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CARRIER proteins , *DRUG delivery systems , *CELLULAR signal transduction , *NUCLEOTIDES , *MESSENGER RNA , *MOLECULAR structure , *TUMORS - Abstract
Simple Summary: Antisense oligonucleotide (ASO)-based drugs are a new class of compounds. In this review, we will discuss ASO technology, including improved delivery systems, enhanced stability, increased specificity, and challenges such as off-target effects and immune responses. ASO shows potential in cancer treatment by inhibiting the cell signaling pathways implicated in cancer progression. The inhibition of Grb2 is a potential target for ASO in leukemia treatment. This review may significantly impact the scientific community by providing a comprehensive overview of ASO-based therapies. Advancements in our comprehension of tumor biology and chemoresistance have spurred the development of treatments that precisely target specific molecules within the body. Despite the expanding landscape of therapeutic options, there persists a demand for innovative approaches to address unmet clinical needs. RNA therapeutics have emerged as a promising frontier in this realm, offering novel avenues for intervention such as RNA interference and the utilization of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs). ASOs represent a versatile class of therapeutics capable of selectively targeting messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and silencing disease-associated proteins, thereby disrupting pathogenic processes at the molecular level. Recent advancements in chemical modification and carrier molecule design have significantly enhanced the stability, biodistribution, and intracellular uptake of ASOs, thereby bolstering their therapeutic potential. While ASO therapy holds promise across various disease domains, including oncology, coronary angioplasty, neurological disorders, viral, and parasitic diseases, our review manuscript focuses specifically on the application of ASOs in targeted cancer therapies. Through a comprehensive examination of the latest research findings and clinical developments, we delve into the intricacies of ASO-based approaches to cancer treatment, shedding light on their mechanisms of action, therapeutic efficacy, and prospects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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