Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 15, 2025
Cancer
immunotherapy
aims
to
harness
the
body's
own
immune
system
for
effective
and
long-lasting
elimination
of
malignant
neoplastic
tissues.
Owing
advance
in
understanding
cancer
pathology
immunology,
many
novel
strategies
enhancing
immunological
responses
against
various
cancers
have
been
successfully
developed,
some
translated
into
excellent
clinical
outcomes.
As
one
promising
strategy
next
generation
immunotherapies,
activating
multi-cellular
network
(MCN)
within
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
deploy
multiple
mechanisms
action
(MOAs)
has
attracted
significant
attention.
To
achieve
this
effectively
safely,
delivering
or
pleiotropic
therapeutic
cargoes
targeted
sites
cancerous
tissues,
cells,
intracellular
organelles
is
critical,
which
numerous
nanocarriers
developed
leveraged.
In
review,
we
first
introduce
payloads
categorized
according
their
predicted
functions
physicochemical
structures
forms.
Then,
nanocarriers,
along
with
unique
characteristics,
properties,
advantages,
limitations,
are
introduced
notable
recent
applications
immunotherapy.
Following
discussions
on
targeting
strategies,
a
summary
each
nanocarrier
matching
suitable
provided
comprehensive
background
information
designing
regimens.
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.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
with
highly
efficient
and
specific
extrahepatic
targeting
abilities
are
promising
in
gene
delivery,
the
lipopeptides
(LPs)
excellent
designability
functionality
expected
to
empower
construction
of
functional
LNPs.
This
study
aims
develop
ionizable
components
that
accurately
match
different
lipid
systems
through
modular
design
LPs.
Based
on
this,
a
lipopeptide-based
organ-specific
(POST)
LNP
screening
strategy
is
constructed,
which
lysine-histidine-based
(KH-LPs)
designed
as
components.
The
optimal
KH-LP
screened
vitro
shows
siRNA/mRNA
transfecting
ability
various
hard-to-transfect
cell
lines.
Compared
classic
LNPs,
POST
LNPs
vivo
achieve
even
higher
(or
at
least
comparable)
efficiency
specificity
delivering
mRNA
siRNA
lung,
liver,
spleen,
respectively.
structure-activity
relationship
(SAR)
proves
regulation
LP
structures
can
provide
for
systems,
demonstrating
potential
this
developing
selective
open
up
more
possibilities
therapy.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
encoding
base
editors,
along
with
single
guide
RNAs
(sgRNAs),
have
emerged
as
a
promising
therapeutic
approach
for
various
disorders.
However,
there
is
still
insufficient
exploration
in
achieving
targeted
and
efficient
delivery
of
mRNA
sgRNA
to
multiple
organs
while
ensuring
high
biocompatibility
stability
vivo.
To
address
this
challenge,
we
synthesized
library
108
poly(β-amino)
esters
(PBAEs)
by
incorporating
100%
hydrophobic
side
chains
end-caps
varying
amines.
These
PBAEs
were
further
formulated
other
excipients,
including
helper
lipids,
cholesterol,
PEGylated
form
polymer–lipid
nanoparticles
(PLNPs).
Structure–function
analysis
revealed
that
eLog
P
could
serve
predictive
parameter
determining
the
liver
or
lung
tropism
PLNPs.
The
end-capped
monoamines
was
significantly
higher
compared
those
diamines.
Leveraging
these
findings,
expanded
PBAE
identified
leading
(7C8C8)
efficiency
outperforming
current
FDA-approved
ionizable
lipids
(ALC-0315,
SM-102,
Dlin-MC3-DMA).
LD50
empty
PLNPs
determined
be
403.8
±
49.46
mg/kg,
indicating
safety
profile.
Additionally,
demonstrated
sustained
transfection
activity
at
least
2
months
when
stored
−20
°C
after
freezing
4
following
lyophilization.
Subsequently,
vivo
editing
using
achieved
an
impressive
approximately
70%
significant
reduction
protein
levels
exceeding
90%.
Notably,
synergistic
effects
observed
through
simultaneous
disruption
proprotein
convertase
subtilisin/kexin
type
9
angiopoietin-like
3
genes,
resulting
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
over
60%
several
months.
compelling
findings
provide
strong
support
development
platforms
mRNA-based
therapies.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
Targeted
delivery
of
mRNA
with
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
holds
great
potential
for
treating
pulmonary
diseases.
However,
the
lack
rational
design
principles
efficient
lung‐homing
lipids
hinders
prevalence
therapeutics
in
this
organ.
Herein,
combinatorial
screening
structure‐function
analysis
is
applied
to
rationalize
strategy
nonpermanently
charged
lung‐targeted
ionizable
lipids.
It
discovered
that
carrying
N‐methyl
and
secondary
amine
groups
heads,
three
tails
originated
from
epoxyalkanes,
exhibiting
superior
selectivity
efficiency.
Representative
systematically
variation
chemical
structures
are
selected
study
well‐known
but
still
puzzling
“protein
corona”
adsorbed
on
surface
LNPs.
In
addition
commonly
used
corona‐biomarker
vitronectin,
other
arginine‐glycine‐aspartic
acid
(RGD)‐rich
proteins
usually
involved
collagen‐containing
extracellular
matrix,
such
as
fibrinogen
fibronectin
have
also
been
identified
a
strong
correlation
lung
tropism.
This
work
provides
insight
into
lung‐targeting
reveals
previously
unreported
function
RGD‐rich
protein
corona
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Abstract
In
the
last
decade,
messenger
ribonucleic
acid
(mRNA)-based
drugs
have
gained
great
interest
in
both
immunotherapy
and
non-immunogenic
applications.
This
surge
can
be
largely
attributed
to
demonstration
of
distinct
advantages
offered
by
various
mRNA
molecules,
alongside
rapid
advancements
nucleic
delivery
systems.
It
is
noteworthy
that
immunogenicity
presents
a
double-edged
sword.
context
immunotherapy,
extra
supplementation
adjuvant
generally
required
for
induction
robust
immune
responses.
Conversely,
non-immunotherapeutic
scenarios,
activation
unwanted
considering
host
tolerability
high
expression
demand
mRNA-encoded
functional
proteins.
Herein,
mainly
focused
on
linear
non-replicating
mRNA,
we
overview
preclinical
clinical
progress
prospects
medicines
encompassing
vaccines
other
therapeutics.
We
also
highlight
importance
focusing
host-specific
variations,
including
age,
gender,
pathological
condition,
concurrent
medication
individual
patient,
maximized
efficacy
safety
upon
administration.
Furthermore,
deliberate
potential
challenges
may
encounter
realm
disease
treatment,
current
endeavors
improvement,
as
well
application
future
advancements.
Overall,
this
review
aims
present
comprehensive
understanding
mRNA-based
therapies
while
illuminating
prospective
development
drugs.
BMEMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
Abstract
mRNA
therapeutics
have
significantly
evolved
within
the
life
sciences,
particularly
in
applications
such
as
vaccines,
tumor
immunotherapy,
protein
replacement,
gene
editing,
and
monoclonal
antibody
therapy.
To
fully
realize
potential
of
drugs
mitigate
adverse
effects,
substantial
vector
materials
been
developed
for
delivery
these
pharmaceutical
agents.
Lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
represent
most
clinically
advanced
carriers,
recognized
by
U.S.
Food
Drug
Administration
approved
vaccines
numerous
clinical
trials.
Diverse
therapeutic
necessitate
tailored
design
LNPs.
Herein,
we
outline
principles
LNP
delivery,
focusing
specifically
on
their
effectiveness,
targeting
capabilities,
safety
profiles,
nanoparticle
stability.
Additionally,
present
latest
advancements
mRNA‐LNP
technology.
This
review
aims
to
elucidate
benefits
systems
therapeutics,
providing
insights
into
breakthroughs
innovative
ideas
further
enhancing
advantages.
These
summaries
are
dedicated
promoting
broader
LNP‐mRNA
drugs,
aiming
advance
treatment
serious
diseases
an
effective
safe
manner.
Lipid
nanoparticles
(LNP)
have
shown
great
promise
in
clinical
applications
for
delivering
mRNA.
Targeted
delivery
of
mRNA
to
particular
tissues
or
organs
is
essential
precise
therapeutic
outcomes
and
minimized
side
effects
various
disease
models.
However,
achieving
targeted
beyond
the
liver
a
challenge
based
on
current
LNP
formulations.
In
this
report,
we
synthesized
four
ionizable
cholesterol
analogs
by
attaching
two
tertiary
amine
groups
onto
head
cholesterol-like
structure
incorporated
them
as
fifth
component
into
conventional
commercial
LNPs
ALC-0315
SM-102.
Selective
targeting
achieved
adjusting
proportion
LNP.
Specifically,
spleen-targeted
0315-Ergo-40%
formulation
demonstrated
an
impressive
95%
efficiency,
while
lung-targeted
102-Sito-40%
up
78%.
Moreover,
when
strategy
applied
self-developed
lipid
named
U-101
instead
SM-102,
efficiencies
spleen
lungs
reach
96
71%,
respectively.
Multiple
assessments
suggest
that
inclusion
does
not
compromise
stability,
indicated
consistent
particle
size,
polydispersity
index
(PDI),
encapsulation
efficiency.
Furthermore,
test
results
kidney
function
immunogenicity
reveal
no
increase
toxicity
vivo
following
introduction
component.
Additional
studies
vitro
cytotoxicity,
lysosomal
escape,
cellular
transfection
efficiency
confirm
diminish
performance.
Taken
together,
incorporation
leads
delivery,
which
features
strong
organ
selectivity,
high
safety,
suitability
further
evaluation.
Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
are
an
effective
delivery
system
for
gene
therapeutics.
By
optimizing
their
formulation,
the
physiochemical
properties
of
LNPs
can
be
tailored
to
improve
tissue
penetration,
cellular
uptake,
and
precise
targeting.
The
application
these
targeted
strategies
within
LNP
framework
ensures
efficient
therapeutic
agents
specific
organs
or
cell
types,
thereby
maximizing
efficacy.
In
realm
genome
editing,
have
emerged
as
a
potent
vehicle
delivering
CRISPR/Cas
components,
offering
significant
advantages
such
high
in
vivo
incorporation
machine
learning
into
optimization
platforms
therapeutics
represents
advancement,
harnessing
its
predictive
capabilities
substantially
accelerate
research
development
process.
This
review
highlights
dynamic
evolution
technology,
which
is
expected
drive
transformative
progress
field
therapy.