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ReviewNanomedicine (London, England)2025

Emerging lipid nanoparticle systems capable of efficient intramuscular RNA delivery.

Aun Raza, Runtong Zhang, Ruonan Lu, Jingyuan Wen, Wei Wu

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Review in Nanomedicine (London, England), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Aun RazaKey Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Runtong ZhangKey Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Ruonan LuKey Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Jingyuan WenSchool of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Wei WuKey Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery of MOE, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) enable RNA delivery, primarily via intramuscular (IM) injection, catalyzing breakthroughs like the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. LNPs encapsulate RNA, using ionizable lipids for endosomal escape and PEG-lipids for stability. IM administration leverages muscle tissue's immune-rich environment, enabling localized antigen production, reduced systemic toxicity, and scalability. Challenges include cold-chain dependence, RNA instability, and immunogenicity from PEG/lipids. Future advancements, driven by AI (e.g. AGILE platform), hybrid lipid-polymer systems, and stimuli-responsive formulations, aim to enhance controlled release and stability. Innovations like thermostable lyophilized LNPs and biodegradable materials promise improved accessibility and safety. Beyond pandemics, LNPs hold potential for accelerating vaccines against HIV and malaria, and advancing personalized medicine through CRISPR therapies and cancer neoantigen vaccines. Interdisciplinary efforts in chemistry, immunology, and AI are poised to expand RNA therapeutics for genetic disorders, infectious diseases, and precision oncology. Evolving from emergency tools to mainstream platforms, LNPs herald a paradigm shift toward equitable access and tailored treatments for unmet clinical needs.

Indexed as

LipidsNanoparticlesRNAAnimalsCOVID-19COVID-19 VaccinesDrug Delivery SystemsHumansInjections, IntramuscularLiposomesSARS-CoV-2COVID-19 VaccinesLipid NanoparticlesLipidsLiposomesRNAintramuscular administrationLipid nanoparticles (LNPs)mRNA vaccinespersonalized medicineRNA delivery

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PMID40901740
PMCPMC12505514

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