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A flexible polymer system for effective mRNA delivery in cancer immunotherapy

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Abstract

PFHA-PEI--HP achieved ultra-high efficiency of >90% across multiple cancer cell types.

  • Polymeric mRNA delivery platforms, like PFHA-PEI-mRNA-HP, may offer advantages over lipid nanoparticles in terms of safety, storage, and cost.
  • Simultaneous fluorination and heparinization of low molecular weight polyethylenimine (PEI) significantly improved the delivery platform's properties.
  • Enhanced physicochemical properties led to increased cellular uptake, endosomal escape capability, and biocompatibility.
  • PFHA-PEI-mRNA-HP showed superior stability compared to Lipofectamine 2000 when stored above 0 °C for 15 days.
  • When combined with anti-PD-L1 therapy, this platform effectively inhibited tumor growth in a triple-negative breast cancer mouse model without harming healthy tissues.

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>90%
Efficiency
Achieved across multiple cancer cell types.
4 of 6 mice tumor-free
Tumor Suppression
In a triple-negative breast cancer mouse model.
15 days
Storage Stability
Compared to Lipofectamine 2000.

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