FIGURE 1. Smart Polymeric Nanoparticles for Mannose Receptor-Targed Cytosolic Delivery of siRNA.
Schematic representation of the triblock copolymers and formulation into multi-functional nanoscale siRNA delivery vehicles. The blocks include (red) a pH-responsive block that is capable of disrupting endosomes at low pH, (blue) a cationic block for condensation of nucleic acids, and (green) an azide-displaying block for conjugation of targeting motifs (purple) via ‘click’ chemistry.
