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Nature Materials:清华大学喻国灿/程功等开发新型LNP,不在肝脏蓄积,让mRNA疫苗更安全、更高效
生物世界· 2025-08-05 04:15
Core Viewpoint - The development of albumin-recruiting lipid nanoparticles (LNP) enhances the safety and efficacy of mRNA vaccines by avoiding liver accumulation, addressing the limitations of traditional PEG-LNP formulations [2][4][7]. Group 1: Research Background - The invention and development of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery systems have been milestones in the widespread application of mRNA vaccines [2]. - Traditional PEG-LNP formulations have shown certain shortcomings, particularly in mRNA cancer vaccines that require high doses and multiple administrations for effective tumor suppression [2][7]. - Concerns include the strong immunogenicity of mRNA-LNP platforms, which can lead to adverse reactions such as allergic shock and cytokine release syndrome due to repeated injections [2][7]. Group 2: Research Findings - A study published in Nature Materials by researchers from Tsinghua University and the National University of Singapore introduced a new albumin-recruiting lipid nanoparticle system [3][4]. - This new system avoids accumulation in the liver, thereby enhancing the safety and efficacy of mRNA vaccines [4][7]. - The research team developed a library of ionizable lipids that can bind to albumin, serving as an alternative to traditional PEG-coupled lipids [7]. - The newly formulated EB-LNP demonstrated high in vivo expression levels and effective transport to lymph nodes via muscle lymphatics, minimizing liver accumulation and addressing the hepatotoxicity associated with traditional LNP formulations [7][8]. Group 3: Vaccine Efficacy - The EB-LNP delivered mRNA vaccines exhibited exceptional anti-tumor and anti-viral efficacy, triggering strong cellular and humoral immune responses, including robust activation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes and significant production of neutralizing antibodies [8][10]. - Overall, the albumin-recruiting LNP system shows great potential as an effective and low-toxicity delivery platform for developing efficient mRNA vaccines [10].