Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
146(49), С. 34209 - 34220
Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2024
Systemic
mRNA
delivery
to
specific
cell
types
remains
a
great
challenge.
We
herein
report
new
class
of
crown-like
biodegradable
ionizable
lipids
(CBILs)
for
predictable
lung-selective
by
leveraging
the
metal
coordination
chemistry.
Each
CBIL
contains
an
impressive
amino
core
that
coordinates
with
various
ions
such
as
Zn
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
146(22), С. 15085 - 15095
Опубликована: Май 22, 2024
The
spleen
emerges
as
a
pivotal
target
for
mRNA
delivery,
prompting
continual
quest
specialized
and
efficient
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
designed
to
enhance
spleen-selective
transfection
efficiency.
Here
we
report
imidazole-containing
ionizable
lipids
(IMILs)
that
demonstrate
pronounced
preference
delivery
into
the
with
exceptional
We
optimized
IMIL
structures
by
constructing
screening
multidimensional
library
containing
multiple
heads,
tails,
linkers
perform
structure–activity
correlation
analysis.
Following
high-throughput
in
vivo
screening,
identified
A3B7C2
top-performing
spleen-specific
via
formulated
LNPs,
achieving
remarkable
98%
proportion
of
splenic
transfection.
Moreover,
A3B7C2-based
LNPs
are
particularly
potent
dendritic
cell
Comparative
analyses
revealed
achieved
notable
2.8-fold
12.9-fold
increase
compared
SM102
DLin-MC3-DMA
formulations,
respectively.
Additionally,
our
approach
yielded
an
18.3-fold
enhancement
expression
SORT
method
without
introducing
additional
anionic
lipids.
Collectively,
these
IMILs
highlight
promising
avenues
further
research
delivery.
This
work
offers
valuable
insights
swift
discovery
rational
design
candidates
tailored
transfection,
thereby
facilitating
application
therapeutics
spleen-related
interventions.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
122(5)
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025
The
ionizable
lipid
component
of
nanoparticle
(LNP)
formulations
is
essential
for
mRNA
delivery
by
facilitating
endosomal
escape.
Conventionally,
these
lipids
are
synthesized
through
complex,
multistep
chemical
processes
that
both
time-consuming
and
require
significant
engineering.
Furthermore,
the
development
new
hindered
a
limited
understanding
structure-activity
relationships
effective
delivery.
In
this
work,
we
have
developed
modular
platform
utilizing
Passerini
reaction
to
rapidly
generate
large,
chemically
diverse
libraries
biodegradable
lipids.
This
high-throughput
approach
enables
systematic
exploration
various
components–head
groups,
tails,
spacers–and
their
impacts
on
efficiency.
By
investigating
hydrogen
bonding
potential
between
lipid’s
head
groups
mRNA’s
ribose
phosphate
found
optimizing
methylene
units
linkages
could
enhance
escape
and,
consequently,
efficiencies.
Leveraging
insight,
our
has
led
identification
A4B4-S3,
which
outperforms
current
clinical
benchmark,
SM-102,
in
gene
editing
efficacy
mouse
liver
following
systemic
administration
demonstrates
promise
repeat-dose
protein
replacement
treatments.
work
not
only
offers
rapid,
scalable
method
synthesis
but
also
deepens
relationships,
paving
way
more
therapeutics.
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.
Messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
has
emerged
as
an
innovative
therapeutic
modality,
offering
promising
avenues
for
the
prevention
and
treatment
of
a
variety
diseases.
The
tremendous
success
mRNA
vaccines
in
effectively
combatting
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
evidences
unlimited
medical
potential
technology.
Overcoming
challenges
related
to
stability,
immunogenicity,
precision
targeting
been
made
possible
by
recent
advancements
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs).
This
review
summarizes
state-of-the-art
LNP-mRNA-based
therapeutics,
including
their
structure,
material
compositions,
design
guidelines,
screening
principles.
Additionally,
we
highlight
current
preclinical
clinical
trends
LNP-mRNA
therapeutics
broad
range
treatments
ophthalmological
conditions,
cancer
immunotherapy,
gene
editing,
rare-disease
medicine.
Particular
attention
is
given
translation
evolution
into
broader
spectrum
therapeutics.
We
explore
concerns
aspects
inadequate
extrahepatic
efficacy,
elevated
doses,
safety
concerns,
large-scale
production
procedures.
discussion
may
offer
insights
perspectives
on
near-
long-term
development
prospects
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(17), С. 11335 - 11348
Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2024
Leveraging
the
extensive
surface
area
of
lungs
for
gene
therapy,
inhalation
route
offers
distinct
advantages
delivery.
Clinical
nebulizers
that
employ
vibrating
mesh
technology
are
standard
choice
converting
liquid
medicines
into
aerosols.
However,
they
have
limitations
when
it
comes
to
delivering
mRNA
through
inhalation,
including
severe
damage
nanoparticles
due
shearing
forces.
Here,
we
introduce
a
microfluidic
aerosolization
platform
(MAP)
preserves
structural
and
physicochemical
integrity
lipid
nanoparticles,
enabling
safe
efficient
delivery
respiratory
system.
Our
results
demonstrated
superiority
MAP
over
conventional
nebulizer,
as
avoided
problems
such
particle
aggregation,
loss
encapsulation,
deformation
nanoparticle
morphology.
Notably,
aerosolized
generated
by
device
led
enhanced
transfection
efficiency
across
various
cell
lines.
In
vivo
experiments
with
mice
inhaled
these
revealed
successful
lung-specific
without
observable
signs
toxicity.
This
may
represent
an
advancement
pulmonary
precise
effective
nanoparticles.
Complete
encapsulation
of
nucleic
acids
by
lipid-based
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
is
often
thought
to
be
one
the
main
prerequisites
for
successful
acid
delivery,
as
lipid
environment
protects
mRNA
from
degradation
external
nucleases
and
assists
in
initiating
delivery
processes.
However,
via
a
preformed
vesicle
approach
(PFV-LNPs)
defies
this
precondition.
Unlike
traditional
LNPs,
PFV-LNPs
are
formed
solvent-free
mixing
process,
leading
superficial
localization.
While
demonstrating
low
efficiency
RiboGreen
assay,
improved
retina
up
50%
compared
LNP
analogs
across
several
benchmark
formulations,
suggesting
utility
regardless
composition.
Successful
gene
editors'
observed
retinal
pigment
epithelium
photoreceptors
validated
mice,
non-human
primates,
human
organoids.
Deploying
editing
experiments
result
similar
extent
analogous
(up
3%
on
genomic
level)
Ai9
reporter
mouse
model;
but,
remarkably,
tolerability
significantly
PFV-LNP
treatment.
The
study
findings
indicate
that
formulation
process
can
greatly
influence
transfection
outcomes,
improving
treatment
safety
without
sacrificing
efficacy.
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 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
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
121(11)
Опубликована: Март 4, 2024
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to
its
small
size
and
lifelong
optical
transparency,
the
fish
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cerebrum
is
an
emerging
model
organism
in
biomedical
research.
How
can
this
vertebrate
under
12
mm
length
produce
sounds
over
140
dB?
We
found
that
it
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