mRNA vaccines have made substantial clinical advances, yet their full clinical potential can be further expanded by enhancing cytosolic delivery. Here, we integrate a nitric oxide (NO) generator with lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to boost mRNA delivery efficiency and mRNA-based vaccine efficacy. SM-102/DEA LNPs, the lead formulation, achieved significantly higher mRNA delivery compared with the FDA approved SM-102 LNPs in both cellular and animal models. The intramuscular administration of SM-102/DEA LNPs encapsulating mRNA encoding SARS-CoV-2 spike protein elicited substantially higher anti-spike IgG levels and robust CD8+ and CD4+ T cell responses compared to SM-102 LNPs. Mechanistic studies revealed that DEA incorporation promotes endosomal escape of mRNA cargos in SM-102/DEA LNPs. These findings establish NO-assisted LNPs as a unique platform for potent mRNA delivery, which provides a new paradigm for overcoming endosomal barriers and improving the efficacy of mRNA vaccines.
Zhengwei Liu, Dinglingge Cao, Xucheng Hou et al.· Journal of Controlled Releas...· 0 citations
Messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics hold potential for central nervous system (CNS) disease treatment. However, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) presents a major obstacle, preventing efficient delivery of mRNA into the brain. To overcome this challenge, we designed, synthesized, and tested a series of ionizable lipids and formulated them into CNS-accessing lipid nanoparticles (CA LNPs) to deliver mRNA. The lead candidate among them, CA2d LNP, demonstrated efficient mRNA delivery across the BBB following intravenous injection. In wild-type mice, Ai14 mice, and nonhuman primates, CA2d LNPs effectively delivered various mRNA cargos into multiple key CNS cells, including neurons, microglia, and astrocytes, across different brain regions. In an ischemic stroke rat model, CA2d LNPs codelivering thrombolytic agent and neuroprotective mRNAs reduced infarct volume and improved neurological function. Collectively, this CNS-accessing LNP platform provides a promising strategy for overcoming the BBB and enabling effective mRNA-based therapies for a broad range of CNS disorders.
Siyu Wang, Yichen Zhong, Chang Wang et al.· Proceedings of the National...· 0 citations
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