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ReviewPharmaceutics2025

MicroRNA-Based Delivery Systems for Chronic Neuropathic Pain Treatment in Dorsal Root Ganglion.

Stefan Jackson, Maria Rosa Gigliobianco, Cristina Casadidio, Piera Di Martino, Roberta Censi

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Review in Pharmaceutics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Stefan JacksonChIP Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project Research Centre, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, MC, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5836-4734
Maria Rosa GigliobiancoDepartment of Pharmacy, "G. D'Annunzio" of Chieti and Pescara University, Via dei Vestini 1, 66100 Chieti, CH, Italy.
Cristina CasadidioChIP Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project Research Centre, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, MC, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3925-7087
Piera Di MartinoDepartment of Pharmacy, "G. D'Annunzio" of Chieti and Pescara University, Via dei Vestini 1, 66100 Chieti, CH, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7657-3556
Roberta CensiChIP Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project Research Centre, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, MC, Italy.

Funding

European Commission H2020-MSCA-ITN-2020-PIANO 956477
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neuropathic pain is a significant global clinical issue that poses substantial challenges to both public health and the economy due to its complex underlying mechanisms. It has emerged as a serious health concern worldwide. Recent studies involving dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation have provided strong evidence supporting its effectiveness in alleviating chronic pain and its potential for sustaining long-term pain relief. In addition to that, there has been ongoing research with clinical evidence relating to the role of small non-coding ribonucleic acids known as microRNAs in regulating gene expressions affecting pain signals. The signal pathway involves alterations in neuronal excitation, synaptic transmission, dysregulated signaling, and subsequent pro-inflammatory response activation and pain development. When microRNAs are dysregulated in the dorsal root ganglia neurons, they polarize macrophages from anti-inflammatory M2 to inflammatory M1 macrophages causing pain signal generation. By reversing this polarization, a therapeutic activity can be induced. However, the direct delivery of these nucleotides has been challenging due to limitations such as rapid clearance, degradation, and reduction in half-life. Therefore, safe and efficient carrier vehicles are fundamental for microRNA delivery. Here, we present a comprehensive analysis of miRNA-based nano-systems for chronic neuropathic pain, focusing on their impact in dorsal root ganglia. This review provides a critical evaluation of various delivery platforms, including viral, polymeric, lipid-based, and inorganic nanocarriers, emphasizing their therapeutic potential as well as their limitations in the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain. Innovative strategies such as hybrid nanocarriers and stimulus-responsive systems are also proposed to enhance the prospects for clinical translation. Serving as a roadmap for future research, this review aims to guide the development and optimization of miRNA-based therapies for effective and sustained neuropathic pain management.

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biomaterialsdorsal root gangliadrug deliverygene deliverymiRNApolymers

Identifiers

PMID40733138
PMCPMC12299933

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