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ArticleJournal of nanobiotechnology2025

Methylprednisolone substituted lipid nanoparticles deliver C3 transferase mRNA for combined treatment of spinal cord injury.

Haoru Dong, Zongxing He, Shiyi Cai, Haiqiang Ma, Lili Su, Jianfeng Li, Huiying Yang, Rong Xie

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Article in Journal of nanobiotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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12 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Bioactive lipid-derived nanoparticles for RNA delivery.Materials today (Kidlington, England) · 2026
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  2. Beyond Scar Removal: Reprogramming the Glial Scar for Neural Repair.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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  7. Decoding Undesirable Inflammatory Responses of Nucleic Acid-Delivering Lipid Nanoparticles.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Haoru Dong *Department of Neurosurgery, National Center for Neurological Disorders, Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China.
Zongxing He *School of Life Science and Technology & State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China.
Shiyi CaiDepartment of Neurosurgery, National Center for Neurological Disorders, Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China.
Haiqiang MaDepartment of Neurosurgery, National Center for Neurological Disorders, Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China.
Lili SuSchool of Life Science and Technology & State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China.
Jianfeng LiSchool of Life Science and Technology & State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, China. lijf1@shanghaitech.edu.cn.
Huiying YangDepartment of Pharmacy, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China. angel0442709@163.com.
Rong XieDepartment of Neurosurgery, National Center for Neurological Disorders, Neurosurgical Institute of Fudan University, Shanghai Clinical Medical Center of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Function and Restoration and Neural Regeneration, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China. rongxie@fudan.edu.cn.

Funding

Joint Funds for the Innovation of Science and Technology 2021Y9307Joint Funds for the Innovation of Science and Technology 2023Y9114National Key Research and Development Program of China 2018AAA0100300National Key Research and Development Program of China 2018AAA0100302National Natural Science Foundation of China 81870909National Natural Science Foundation of China 82071315National Natural Science Foundation of China 82271342Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai Municipality 21ZR1442200
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Spinal cord injury (SCI), characterized by the disruption of neural pathways and an increase in inflammatory cell infiltration, leads to profound and lasting neurological deficits, with a high risk of resulting in permanent disability. Currently, the therapeutic landscape for SCI is notably sparse, with limited effective treatment options available. Methylprednisolone (MP), a widely used clinical anti-inflammatory agent for SCI, requires administration in high doses that are associated with significant adverse effects. In this study, we introduce an innovative approach by substituting cholesterol with MP to engineer a novel Lipid Nanoparticle (MP-LNP). This strategy aims to enhance the localization and concentration of MP at the injury site, thereby amplifying its therapeutic efficacy while mitigating systemic side effects. Furthermore, we explore the integration of C3 transferase mRNA into MP-LNPs. C3 transferase, a potent inhibitor of the RhoA pathway, has shown promise in facilitating neurological recovery in animal models of SCI and is currently being evaluated in clinical trials. The novel formulation, MP-LNP-C3, is designed for direct administration to the injury site during decompression surgery, offering a targeted therapeutic modality for SCI. Our findings reveal several significant advantages of this approach: Firstly, the incorporation of C3 transferase mRNA into MP-LNPs does not compromise the structural integrity of the nanoparticles, ensuring efficient mRNA expression within the spinal cord. Secondly, the MP-LNP formulation effectively attenuates inflammation and reduces the adverse effects associated with high-dose MP treatment in the acute phase of SCI. Lastly, MP-LNP-C3 demonstrates notable neuroprotective properties and promotes enhanced recovery of motor function in SCI mouse models. Together, these results underscore the potential of this innovative LNP-based therapy as a promising avenue for advancing the treatment of clinical SCI.

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MethylprednisoloneNanoparticlesRNA, MessengerSpinal Cord InjuriesAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsDisease Models, AnimalLipidsLiposomesMiceAnti-Inflammatory AgentsLipid NanoparticlesLipidsLiposomesMethylprednisoloneRNA, MessengerAnti-inflammationC3 transferaseLNPMethylprednisoloneNeuroprotectionSpinal cord injury

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PMID39923070
PMCPMC11807324

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