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ArticleNature communications2026

Polypeptide-engineered lipid nanoparticles for mRNA delivery with limited immunogenicity.

Jin-Yue Zeng, Yue Zhang, Gui Zhao, Brandon Yi Loong Seow, Nithiyaa Bala Krishnan, Jin Hao Goh, Yi Yan Yang

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Article in Nature communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Jin-Yue Zeng *Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 20 Biopolis Way, The Centros #06-01, 138668, Singapore, Singapore.
Yue Zhang *Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 20 Biopolis Way, The Centros #06-01, 138668, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7957-7408
Gui ZhaoBioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 20 Biopolis Way, The Centros #06-01, 138668, Singapore, Singapore.
Brandon Yi Loong SeowBioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 20 Biopolis Way, The Centros #06-01, 138668, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-6320-2047
Nithiyaa Bala KrishnanBioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 20 Biopolis Way, The Centros #06-01, 138668, Singapore, Singapore.
Jin Hao GohBioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 20 Biopolis Way, The Centros #06-01, 138668, Singapore, Singapore.
Yi Yan YangBioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 20 Biopolis Way, The Centros #06-01, 138668, Singapore, Singapore. Yang_Yi_Yan@a-star.edu.sg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1871-5448

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) have shown great potential for mRNA delivery, with polyethylene glycol (PEG) lipids playing a critical role in modulating particle size, stability and biodistribution. However, most PEGylated LNPs induce anti-PEG antibodies, leading to hypersensitivity and diminished efficacy upon repeated administration. Here we report hydrophilic, nonionic and biodegradable poly(D, L-serine) (pDLS) lipids as PEG-lipid alternatives in LNP formulations. Through systematic structural screening, we identify optimal lipid architectures that yield colloidally stable pDLS-LNPs with high mRNA encapsulation and transfection efficiency. Compared to the clinically approved BNT162b2 formulation (ALC-LNP), pDLS-LNPs loaded with SARS-CoV-2 spike mRNA achieve superior mRNA delivery, and elicit robust cellular and humoral immune responses in mice, without inducing systemic toxicity. Notably, repeated dosing with pDLS-LNPs triggers minimal anti-pDLS IgM production, unlike PEG-based counterparts. Furthermore, pDLS-LNPs remain stable under frozen storage for over 6 months. These findings establish polypeptide-based pDLS-LNPs as promising, immunologically inert alternatives to PEGylated LNPs for safe and effective mRNA delivery.

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LipidsNanoparticlesPeptidesRNA, MessengerAnimalsCOVID-19 VaccinesFemaleHumansLiposomesMicePolyethylene GlycolsSARS-CoV-2COVID-19 VaccinesLipid NanoparticlesLipidsLiposomesPeptidesPolyethylene GlycolsRNA, Messenger

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PMID42215480
PMCPMC13392015

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