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ArticleJournal of nanobiotechnology2025

Influence of salt solution on the physicochemical properties and in vitro/ in vivo expression of mRNA/LNP.

Siyuan Tang, Lei Huang, Jiahao Ge, Jie Li, Mingxia Qiu, Yiqing Zhang, Mei Long, Gang Wu, Rui Zhang, Xueyun Ma and 3 more

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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 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

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13 authors.

Siyuan Tang *Department of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
Lei Huang *Micro & Nano Inc, Shanghai, 200127, China.
Jiahao GeDepartment of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
Jie LiDepartment of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
Mingxia QiuDepartment of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
Yiqing ZhangDepartment of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
Mei LongDepartment of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China.
Gang WuMicro & Nano Inc, Shanghai, 200127, China.
Rui ZhangXGen Bio Inc, Woburn, MA, 01801, USA.
Xueyun MaLaboratory Animal Center, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China. 476643683@qq.com.
Qiang XiaDepartment of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China. xiaqiang@shsmu.edu.cn.
Ping WanDepartment of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China. gufeng182@126.com.
Taihua YangDepartment of Liver Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, China. yang_taihua@126.com.

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation grant 2021M702180National Natural Science Foundation of China No.82300658Nucleic Acid Drug Project of the National Biopharmaceutical Technology Innovation Center NCTIB2022HS02004Shanghai Municipal Health Commission Health Industry Clinical Research Project 20204Y0351Shanghai Science and Technology Development Funds 22YF1423900
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) have revolutionized nucleic acid delivery, enabling significant advances in mRNA-based therapeutics. While extensive research has focused on lipid composition, the impact of preparation solutions on LNP performance remains underexplored. This study systematically investigated the effects of pH, salt type, and concentration across key preparation solutions-mRNA aqueous, dilution, exchange, and storage solutions-on the physicochemical properties, stability, and expression efficiency of SM102-based mRNA/LNPs. Findings revealed that the pH of the mRNA aqueous solution was critical, with a pH of 4 optimizing encapsulation efficiency (EE) and cellular expression. The exchange solution's pH significantly influenced biodistribution, particularly liver-specific expression following intravenous and intramuscular administration. Sucrose was identified as essential for freeze-thaw stability, with a 300 mM concentration minimizing aggregation and mRNA leakage. Furthermore, preparation solutions were shown to influence the structural integrity of LNPs, impacting their in vivo and in vitro performance. These insights highlight the importance of preparation conditions in optimizing LNP formulations for clinical applications, offering a foundation for enhanced therapeutic design and delivery.

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LipidsNanoparticlesRNA, MessengerAnimalsHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationLiposomesLiverMaleMiceSaltsSodium ChlorideSolutionsTissue DistributionLipid NanoparticlesLipidsLiposomesRNA, MessengerSaltsSodium ChlorideSolutionsLipid nanoparticlePreparation processStructure-activity relationship

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PMID40108620
PMCPMC11921543

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