Lipid Nanoparticles-Mediated mRNA Delivery to the Eye Affected by Ionizable Cationic Lipid

May 7, 2025Molecular pharmaceutics

How Ionizable Positive Lipids Affect Lipid Nanoparticle Delivery of mRNA to the Eye

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Abstract

SM102-based lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) showed significantly higher transfection efficiency than MC3-based LNPs for ocular mRNA delivery.

  • Clinically approved ionizable lipids DLin-MC3-DMA and SM102 were evaluated for their effectiveness in delivering mRNA to the eye.
  • The study assessed the physicochemical properties, delivery efficiency, and distribution patterns of these LNPs in the ocular environment.
  • SM102-LNPs demonstrated superior performance in transfecting retinal cells compared to MC3-LNPs.
  • Intravitreal administration of SM102-LNPs led to more efficient expression of mRNA in the eye with limited systemic distribution.
  • Long-term safety assessments of SM102-LNPs indicated excellent biocompatibility over a five-month observation period.

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