Kidney and Dialysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 1 - 1
Published: Dec. 29, 2024
Small
interfering
RNAs
(siRNAs)
are
short,
double-stranded
RNA
molecules
that
play
a
crucial
role
in
the
regulation
of
gene
expression,
particularly
through
natural
process
called
interference
(RNAi).
Their
discovery,
about
25
years
ago,
paved
way
for
whole
series
research
leading
to
synthetic
molecules.
The
silencing
potential
these
siRNAs
was
initially
oriented
towards
diseases
resulting
from
genetic
dysfunctions.
This
led
development
first
approved
human
use
hereditary
transthyretin
amyloidosis.
Subsequently,
field
application
expanded
beyond
confines
diseases.
refinement
pharmacological
techniques
has
synthesis
variety
capable
blocking
production
individual
proteins
responsible
various
disease
conditions,
thus
expanding
their
therapeutic
application.
kidney
also
been
affected
by
this
new
tool,
largely
indirectly
but
also,
with
some
difficulty,
directly.
structural
complexity
made
search
targeting
its
components
very
challenging.
Nevertheless,
results
technology
beginning
be
seen
experimental
animals
and
humans.
have
treatment
amyloidosis
patisiran
oxalosis
lumasiran
nedosiran.
Studies
ongoing
as
anti-complement
drugs
IgA
nephropathy,
angiotensinogen
inhibitors
hypertension,
or
against
mediators
acute
injury.
In
review,
biological
mechanisms
underlying
briefly
exposed.
analyzed
discussed.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 1148 - 1148
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
The
advent
of
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
as
a
delivery
platform
for
mRNA
therapeutics
has
revolutionized
the
biomedical
field,
particularly
in
treating
infectious
diseases,
cancer,
genetic
disorders,
and
metabolic
diseases.
Recent
Advances
Therapeutic
LNPs:
LNPs,
composed
ionizable
lipids,
phospholipids,
cholesterol,
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)
facilitate
efficient
cellular
uptake
cytosolic
release
while
mitigating
degradation
by
nucleases.
However,
synthetic
entities,
LNPs
face
challenges
that
alter
their
therapeutic
efficacy
safety
concerns.
Toxicity/Reactogenicity/Immunogenicity:
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
latest
advancements
LNP
research,
focusing
on
preclinical
assessments
encompassing
toxicity,
reactogenicity,
immunogenicity.
Summary
Outlook:
Additionally,
it
outlines
potential
strategies
addressing
these
offers
insights
into
future
research
directions
enhancing
application
therapeutics.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
RNA
therapeutics,
such
as
mRNA,
siRNA,
and
CRISPR–Cas9,
present
exciting
avenues
for
treating
diverse
diseases.
However,
their
potential
is
commonly
hindered
by
vulnerability
to
degradation
poor
cellular
uptake,
requiring
effective
delivery
systems.
Lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
have
emerged
a
leading
choice
in
vivo
delivery,
offering
protection
against
degradation,
enhanced
facilitation
of
endosomal
escape.
LNPs
encounter
numerous
challenges
targeted
vivo,
demanding
advanced
particle
engineering,
surface
functionalization
with
targeting
ligands,
profound
comprehension
the
biological
milieu
which
they
function.
This
review
explores
structural
physicochemical
characteristics
LNPs,
in-vivo
fate,
customization
therapeutics.
We
highlight
quality-by-design
(QbD)
approach
beyond
liver,
focusing
on
biodistribution,
immunogenicity,
toxicity.
In
addition,
we
explored
current
strategies
associated
ensuring
repeated-dose
efficacy,
safety,
tissue-specific
gene
delivery.
Furthermore,
provide
insights
into
clinical
applications
various
classes
diseases
finally
prospects
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 372 - 372
Published: March 4, 2025
Hepatic
lipogenesis
combined
with
elevated
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
is
central
to
non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH).
However,
the
therapeutic
targeting
of
key
molecules
considerably
less
accomplished.
Adeno-associated
virus
(AAV)-mediated
gene
therapies
offer
a
new
solution
for
various
human
ailments.
Comprehensive
bio-functional
validation
studies
are
essential
assess
impact
AAVs
in
target
organ
developing
both
preclinical
and
clinical
therapy
programs.
Here,
we
have
established
robust
efficient
protocol
high-titer
AAV
production
enable
detailed
Selective
ORgan
Targeting
(SORT)
AAV1,
5,
7,
8
vivo.
Our
results
vivo
SORT
showed
single
(liver)
by
AAV8,
no
dual
transduction
(liver-brain
liver-VAT)
AAV5
AAV7.
Using
dataset
murine
models
NASH,
identified
an
inverse
correlation
between
ER
stress-triggered
CRELD2
de
novo
driver
FASN.
Furthermore,
liver-specific
silencing
via
AAV8-shCreld2
strongly
supports
contribution
through
FASN
regulation.
Thus,
our
study
demonstrates
method
producing
clinically
translatable
that
could
be
readily
adapted
liver
and/or
liver-VAT
or
liver-brain
targeted
therapy.
Drug Metabolism and Disposition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
53(3), P. 100040 - 100040
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Cytochrome
P450
plays
key
roles
in
the
biotransformation
of
endogenous
and
exogenous
chemicals
including
drugs
environmental
pollutants.
The
inhibition
downregulation
P450s
can
have
therapeutic
effects,
and/or
modulate
drug
metabolism.
are
largely
inhibited
by
small
molecules;
however,
this
strategy
is
often
hampered
intrinsic
toxicity
drug-drug
interactions.
Furthermore,
it
challenging
for
molecules
to
exhibit
high
selectivity
inhibitory
efficiencies.
Recently,
interfering
RNA
(siRNA)
technology
has
demonstrated
potential
modulation.
Examples
recent
applications
siRNAs
gene
modulation,
vitro
vivo,
highlighted
review.
necessity
siRNA
techniques
their
advantages
as
modulators
discussed,
along
with
a
review
current
obstacles
perspective
on
future
advancements.
SIGNIFICANCE
STATEMENT:
This
article
reviews
studies
application
cytochrome
methods
benefits
use
been
suggested
comparison
small-molecule
drugs.
Additionally,
challenges
that
presently
limit
broader
implementation
topic
examined,
developments
proposed.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 26, 2025
Abstract
The
clinical
progress
of
tumor
nucleotide
vaccines
is
limited
due
to
insufficient
recognition
and
killing
cells
with
low
antigen
expression
by
cytotoxic
T
lymphocytes
(CTL).
Here,
natural
cholesterol
analogs
are
screened
assemble
self‐adjuvant
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
for
antigens
tagging
dendritic
(DC)
activation.
First,
a
library
ginsenosides
collected,
then
according
their
anti‐tumor
immunity.
Then,
ginsenoside‐Rg3
based‐LNPs
loaded
(Rg3‐LNPs)
identified
as
the
optimal
formulation
investigating
physicochemical
biological
properties.
Finally,
Rg3‐LNPs
granulocyte‐macrophage
colony‐stimulating
factor
(GM‐CSF)
co‐loaded
into
macroporous
hydrogel
long‐term
immune
response.
could
accumulate
both
tumors
LNs.
targeted
high
glucose
transporter‐1
via
targeting
ligand
Rg3,
anchored
on
cell
surface,
thus
promoting
CTL
cells;
can
LNs
promote
DC
activation
presentation,
stimulating
Besides,
an
adjuvant,
cooperated
GM‐CSF
remodel
microenvironment,
cells.
Collectively,
this
work
highlights
importance
in
vaccine
has
great
value
immune‐escaping
tumors.
Aggregate,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 5, 2025
ABSTRACT
Cell
membrane
coating
(CMC)
of
nanoparticles
(NPs)
has
emerged
as
a
prominent
strategy
that
gained
significant
attention
and
achieved
notable
progress
across
various
therapeutic
sectors.
Coating
NPs
with
natural
cell
membranes
endows
them
functions
addresses
challenges
in
drug
delivery,
such
prolonging
circulation
time,
reducing
immunogenicity,
improving
targeting
efficiency
cellular
communication.
Among
the
different
NPs,
lipid
(LNPs)
have
revolutionized
field
nanomedicine
by
providing
advantageous
features
for
delivery.
The
versatile
characteristics
LNPs
synergize
well
membranes’
biomimetic
properties,
creating
hybrid
structures
enhanced
functionalities
diverse
biomedical
applications.
A
more
advanced
form
significantly
capabilities
can
be
through
CMC.
However,
opportunities
remain
further
advancements,
ongoing
efforts
focused
on
discovering
innovative
applications
fully
harnessing
potential
this
promising
combination.
This
article
provides
critical
review
recent
coated‐LNPs
(CMC‐LNPs).
First,
LNP
types,
their
preparation
methods,
strategies
are
summarized.
development,
functions,
CMC‐LNPs
then
discussed.
Last,
advantages,
limitations,
challenges,
future
perspectives
presented.