Dr. Jianjun Cheng and his research group have developed a system for delivering small interfering RNA (siRNA). siRNA can be used as a specific form of interference in the inflammation cascade that could be used to treat inflammatory diseases. The invention greatly enhances the delivery efficiency of the siRNA to the intended tissue.

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