Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society

Lipid nanoparticles modified with SitoC7A for combined mRNA delivery and focused immune activation

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Abstract

A multifunctional lipid nanoparticle engineered with SitoC7A significantly enhances mRNA vaccine efficacy.

  • The SitoC7A component improves uptake of lipid nanoparticles by dendritic cells, leading to increased mRNA translation.
  • Selective activation of STING signaling in dendritic cells avoids systemic interferon responses that could hinder vaccine effectiveness.
  • In murine models, SitoC7A-LNPs containing SARS-CoV-2 mRNA produced strong protective immunity.
  • Tumor antigen-loaded lipid nanoparticles demonstrated a significant reduction in lymphoma progression.
  • This lipid nanoparticle design integrates structural support, enhanced mRNA delivery, and controlled immune activation for improved vaccine performance.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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