The lipomer is combined with mRNA and DMG-PEG to form mRNA-carrying nanoparticles (NPs) (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

The lipomer is combined with mRNA and DMG-PEG to form mRNA-carrying nanoparticles (NPs)

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The lipomer is combined with mRNA and DMG-PEG to form mRNA-carrying nanoparticles (NPs). These NPs can bypass the liver to deliver the mRNA directly to lung cells. The scientists used mRNA encoding enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) for visualization of the proteins (Mahmoud M. Abd Elwakil, et al. Materials Horizons. June 7, 2021).

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Mahmoud M. Abd Elwakil, et al. Materials Horizons. June 7, 2021

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