This invention discloses the application of siRNA in the preparation of antihypertensive agents, belonging to the field of
biomedical technology. By analyzing the mRNA sequences of human and rat angiotensin-converting
enzyme (ACE), siRNA sequences for silencing ACE
protein expression were designed, and unmodified siRNA and siRNA with introduced base modifications were synthesized. Both unmodified and base-modified siRNAs were transfected into human
umbilical vein endothelial cells via liposomes. The silencing efficiency of the unmodified siRNA on the ACE
gene was 83.42%, while that of the base-modified siRNA was 83.10%. Intravenous injection of both siRNAs into a hypertensive
rat model effectively silenced ACE expression, reducing systolic and diastolic
blood pressure. The stability of the base-modified siRNA was improved, which could prolong the duration of
drug effect and reduce the frequency of administration.