Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(51)
Published: May 17, 2023
Abstract
Messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
has
received
great
attention
in
the
prevention
and
treatment
of
various
diseases
due
to
success
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID‐19)
mRNA
vaccines
(Comirnaty
Spikevax).
To
meet
therapeutic
purpose,
it
is
required
that
must
enter
target
cells
express
sufficient
proteins.
Therefore,
development
effective
delivery
systems
necessary
crucial.
Lipid
nanoparticle
(LNP)
represents
a
remarkable
vehicle
indeed
accelerated
applications
humans,
as
several
mRNA‐based
therapies
have
already
been
approved
or
are
clinical
trials.
In
this
review,
focus
on
mRNA‐LNP‐mediated
anticancer
therapy.
It
summarizes
main
strategies
mRNA‐LNP
formulations,
discusses
representative
approaches
cancer,
points
out
current
challenges
possible
future
directions
research
field.
hoped
these
delivered
messages
can
help
further
improve
application
technology
cancer
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 658 - 658
Published: March 14, 2023
Lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
have
recently
emerged
as
one
of
the
most
advanced
technologies
for
highly
efficient
in
vivo
delivery
exogenous
mRNA,
particularly
COVID-19
vaccine
delivery.
LNPs
comprise
four
different
lipids:
ionizable
lipids,
helper
or
neutral
cholesterol,
and
lipids
attached
to
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG).
In
this
review,
we
present
recent
advances
insights
design
LNPs,
well
their
composition
properties,
with
a
subsequent
discussion
on
development
vaccines.
particular,
are
critical
drivers
complexing
mRNA
delivery,
role
vaccines
is
discussed
detail.
Furthermore,
use
effective
vehicles
vaccination,
genome
editing,
protein
replacement
therapy
explained.
Finally,
expert
opinion
discussed,
which
may
address
future
challenges
developing
using
based
novel
set
lipids.
Developing
systems
improved
safety
against
some
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
variants
remains
difficult.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(19)
Published: April 24, 2023
Ionizable
lipid-based
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
are
the
most
advanced
non-viral
drug
delivery
systems
for
RNA
therapeutics
and
vaccines.
However,
cell
type-specific,
extrahepatic
mRNA
is
still
a
major
hurdle,
hampering
development
of
novel
therapeutic
modalities.
Herein,
ionizable
lipid
library
synthesized
by
modifying
hydrophobic
tail
chains
linkers.
Combined
with
other
helper
lipids
utilizing
microfluidic
mixing
approach,
stable
LNPs
formed.
Using
Luciferase-mRNA,
mCherry
mRNA,
Cre
together
TdTomato
animal
model,
superior
forming
potent
cell-type
specific
identified.
In
vitro
assays
concluded
that
combining
branched
ester
hydroxylamine
linker
negatively
affects
efficiency.
vivo
studies
identify
Lipid
23
as
liver-trophic,
16
type-specific
CD11bhi
macrophage
population
without
an
additional
targeting
moiety.
Finally,
in
efficiency
toxicity
these
compared
SM-102-based
LNP
(Moderna's
formulation)
shown
to
be
cell-specific
LNPs.
Overall,
this
study
suggests
structural
combination
can
drive
functionality
vivo.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 4, 2023
Abstract
Lipid‐based
nanoparticles
(LBNPs)
are
currently
the
most
promising
vehicles
for
nucleic
acid
drug
(NAD)
delivery.
Although
their
clinical
applications
have
achieved
success,
NAD
delivery
efficiency
and
safety
still
unsatisfactory,
which
are,
to
a
large
extent,
due
existence
of
multi‐level
physiological
barriers
in
vivo.
It
is
important
elucidate
interactions
between
these
LBNPs,
will
guide
more
rational
design
efficient
with
low
adverse
effects
facilitate
broader
therapeutics.
This
review
describes
obstacles
challenges
biological
at
systemic,
organ,
sub‐organ,
cellular,
subcellular
levels.
The
strategies
overcome
comprehensively
reviewed,
mainly
including
physically/chemically
engineering
LBNPs
directly
modifying
by
auxiliary
treatments.
Then
potentials
successful
translation
preclinical
studies
into
clinic
discussed.
In
end,
forward
look
on
manipulating
protein
corona
(PC)
addressed,
may
pull
off
trick
overcoming
those
significantly
improve
efficacy
LBNP‐based
NADs
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(3), P. 929 - 1033
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
RNA-based
therapies
have
catalyzed
a
revolutionary
transformation
in
the
biomedical
landscape,
offering
unprecedented
potential
disease
prevention
and
treatment.
However,
despite
their
remarkable
achievements,
these
encounter
substantial
challenges
including
low
stability,
susceptibility
to
degradation
by
nucleases,
prominent
negative
charge,
thereby
hindering
further
development.
Chemically
modified
platforms
emerged
as
strategic
innovation,
focusing
on
precise
alterations
either
RNA
moieties
or
associated
delivery
vectors.
This
comprehensive
review
delves
into
platforms,
underscoring
significance
augmenting
performance
translational
prospects
of
therapeutics.
It
encompasses
an
in-depth
analysis
various
chemically
that
been
instrumental
propelling
therapeutics
toward
clinical
utility.
Moreover,
scrutinizes
rationale
behind
diverse
chemical
modification
techniques
aiming
at
optimizing
therapeutic
efficacy
molecules,
facilitating
robust
management.
Recent
empirical
studies
corroborating
enhancement
through
modifications
are
highlighted.
Conclusively,
we
offer
profound
insights
transformative
impact
drugs
delineates
prospective
trajectories
for
future
development
integration.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 5, 2024
Abstract
Fully
targeted
mRNA
therapeutics
necessitate
simultaneous
organ-specific
accumulation
and
effective
translation.
Despite
some
progress,
delivery
systems
are
still
unable
to
fully
achieve
this.
Here,
we
reformulate
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
through
adjustments
in
material
structures
compositions
systematically
the
pulmonary
hepatic
(respectively)
distribution
expression.
A
combinatorial
library
of
degradable-core
based
ionizable
cationic
lipids
is
designed,
following
by
optimisation
LNP
compositions.
Contrary
current
paradigms,
our
findings
demonstrate
that
cholesterol
phospholipid
dispensable
for
functionality.
Specifically,
cholesterol-removal
addresses
persistent
challenge
preventing
nanoparticle
tissues.
By
modulating
simplifying
intrinsic
components,
concurrent
translation
achieved
lung
liver,
respectively.
This
targeting
strategy
applicable
existing
with
potential
expand
progress
precise
therapy
diverse
diseases.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(15)
Published: Jan. 17, 2024
Abstract
Nanotechnology
profoundly
affects
the
advancement
of
medicine.
Limitations
in
diagnosing
and
treating
cancer
chronic
diseases
promote
growth
nanomedicine.
However,
there
are
very
few
analytical
descriptive
studies
regarding
trajectory
nanomedicine,
key
research
powers,
present
landscape,
focal
investigative
points,
future
outlooks.
Herein,
articles
reviews
published
Science
Citation
Index
Expanded
Web
Core
Collection
from
first
January
2000
to
18th
July
2023
analyzed.
a
bibliometric
visualization
publication
trends,
countries/regions,
institutions,
journals,
categories,
themes,
references,
keywords
is
produced
elaborated.
Nanomedicine‐related
academic
output
increasing
since
COVID‐19
pandemic,
solidifying
uneven
global
distribution
performance.
While
China
leads
terms
quantity
has
numerous
highly
productive
USA
advantages
impact,
commercialization,
industrial
value.
Nanomedicine
integrates
with
other
disciplines,
establishing
interdisciplinary
platforms,
which
drug
delivery
nanoparticles
remain
points.
Current
focuses
on
integrating
nanomedicine
cell
ferroptosis
induction
immunotherapy.
The
keyword
“burst
testing”
identifies
promising
directions,
including
immunogenic
death,
chemodynamic
therapy,
tumor
microenvironment,
immunotherapy,
extracellular
vesicles.
prospects,
major
challenges,
barriers
addressing
these
directions
discussed.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
have
emerged
as
a
groundbreaking
delivery
system
for
vaccines
and
therapeutic
mRNAs.
Ionizable
lipids
are
the
most
pivotal
component
of
LNPs
due
to
their
ability
electrostatically
interact
with
mRNA,
allowing
its
encapsulation
while
concurrently
enabling
endosomal
escape
following
cellular
internalization.
Thus,
extensive
research
has
been
performed
optimize
ionizable
lipid
structure
develop
formulations
that
well
tolerated
allow
efficient
targeting
different
organs
result
in
high
sustained
mRNA
expression.
However,
one
facet
lipids'
mostly
overlooked:
linker
segment
between
headgroup
tails.
Here,
we
screened
rationally
designed
library
biodegradable
linkers.
We
extensively
characterized
formulated
using
these
elucidated
how
minor
structural
changes
radically
influenced
LNPs'
biodistribution
vivo.
showed
use
amide
urea
linkers
can
modulate
pKa,
resulting
an
improved
specificity
lung
transfection.
Finally,
demonstrated
(lipid
35)
form
entrapping
bacterial
toxin
[pseudomonas
exotoxin
A
(mmPE)]
reduced
tumor
burden
significantly
increased
survival
mice
metastasis.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
have
emerged
as
pivotal
vehicles
for
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
delivery
to
hepatocytes
upon
systemic
administration
and
antigen-presenting
cells
following
intramuscular
injection.
However,
achieving
mRNA
non-hepatocytes
remains
challenging
without
the
incorporation
of
targeting
ligands
such
antibodies,
peptides,
or
small
molecules.
Inspired
by
comb-like
polymeric
architecture,
here
we
utilized
a
multiarm-assisted
design
construct
library
270
dendron-like
degradable
ionizable
lipids
altering
structures
amine
heads
multiarmed
tails
optimal
delivery.
Following
in
vitro
high-throughput
screening,
series
top-dendron-like
LNPs
with
high
transfection
efficacy
were
identified.
These
facilitated
greater
spleen
vivo
compared
lipid
analogs
lacking
structure.
Proteomic
analysis
corona-LNP
pellets
showed
enhancement
key
protein
clusters,
suggesting
potential
endogenous
spleen.
A
lead
LNP
formulation,
18-2-9b2,
was
further
used
encapsulate
Cre
demonstrated
excellent
genome
modification
splenic
macrophages,
outperforming
spleen-tropic
MC3/18PA
Ai14
mice
model.
Moreover,
18-2-9b2
encapsulating
therapeutic
BTB
domain
CNC
homologue
1
(BACH1)
exhibited
proficient
BACH1
expression
subsequent
Spic
downregulation
red
pulp
macrophages
(RPM)
Spic-GFP
transgene
model
intravenous
administration.
results
underscore
facilitatem
potentially
opening
avenues
range
mRNA-LNP
applications,
including
regenerative
medicine,
replacement,
gene
editing
therapies.
Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Lipid-mediated
delivery
of
active
pharmaceutical
ingredients
(API)
opened
new
possibilities
in
advanced
therapies.
By
encapsulating
an
API
into
a
lipid
nanocarrier
(LNC),
one
can
safely
deliver
APIs
not
soluble
water,
those
with
otherwise
strong
adverse
effects,
or
very
fragile
ones
such
as
nucleic
acids.
However,
for
the
rational
design
LNCs,
detailed
understanding
composition-structure-function
relationships
is
missing.
This
review
presents
currently
available
computational
methods
LNC
investigation,
screening,
and
design.
The
state-of-the-art
physics-based
approaches
are
described,
focus
on
molecular
dynamics
simulations
all-atom
coarse-grained
resolution.
Their
strengths
weaknesses
discussed,
highlighting
aspects
necessary
obtaining
reliable
results
simulations.
Furthermore,
machine
learning,
i.e.,
data-based
approach
to
lipid-mediated
introduced.
data
produced
by
experimental
theoretical
provide
valuable
insights.
Processing
these
help
optimize
LNCs
better
performance.
In
final
section
this
Review,
computer
reviewed,
specifically
addressing
compatibility