Department of Chemical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 300044, Taiwan ROC.
National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli, 350401, Taiwan ROC.
Adv Mater. 2024 Aug;36(33):e2404830. doi: 10.1002/adma.202404830. Epub 2024 Jun 26.
mRNA vaccines for cancer immunotherapy are commonly delivered using lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), which, when administered intravenously, may accumulate in the liver, potentially limiting their therapeutic efficacy. To overcome this challenge, the study introduces an oral mRNA vaccine formulation tailored for efficient uptake by immune cells in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, known for its high concentration of immune cells, including dendritic cells (DCs). This formulation comprises mRNA complexed with β-glucans (βGlus), a potential adjuvant for vaccines, encapsulated within LNPs (βGlus/mRNA@LNPs). The βGlus/mRNA complexes within the small compartments of LNPs demonstrate a distinctive ability to partially dissociate and reassociate, responding to pH changes, effectively shielding mRNA from degradation in the harsh GI environment. Upon oral administration to tumor-bearing mice, βGlus/mRNA@LNPs are effectively taken up by intestinal DCs and local nonimmune cells, bypassing potential liver accumulation. This initiates antigen-specific immune responses through successful mRNA translation, followed by drainage into the mesenteric lymph nodes to stimulate T cells and trigger specific adaptive immune responses, ultimately enhancing antitumor effects. Importantly, the vaccine demonstrates safety, with no significant inflammatory reactions observed. In conclusion, the potential of oral βGlus/mRNA@LNPs delivery presents a promising avenue in cancer immunotherapy, offering needle-free and user-friendly administration for widespread adoption and self-administration.
mRNA 癌症免疫疗法疫苗通常使用脂质纳米颗粒 (LNPs) 进行递送,当静脉内给药时,LNPs 可能会在肝脏中积累,从而限制其治疗效果。为了克服这一挑战,该研究引入了一种口服 mRNA 疫苗配方,专门设计用于高效摄取胃肠道 (GI) 道中的免疫细胞,GI 道以其高浓度的免疫细胞而闻名,包括树突状细胞 (DCs)。该配方由与 β-葡聚糖 (βGlus) 复合的 mRNA 组成,βGlus 是疫苗的一种潜在佐剂,封装在 LNPs 内 (βGlus/mRNA@LNPs)。LNPs 小隔间内的 βGlus/mRNA 复合物具有独特的部分解离和再结合的能力,能够响应 pH 值变化,有效地保护 mRNA 免受 GI 环境中恶劣条件的降解。当口服给予荷瘤小鼠时,βGlus/mRNA@LNPs 被肠道 DCs 和局部非免疫细胞有效摄取,绕过潜在的肝脏积累。这通过成功的 mRNA 翻译引发抗原特异性免疫反应,随后引流到肠系膜淋巴结以刺激 T 细胞并引发特异性适应性免疫反应,最终增强抗肿瘤效果。重要的是,该疫苗表现出安全性,没有观察到明显的炎症反应。总之,口服 βGlus/mRNA@LNPs 递送的潜力为癌症免疫疗法提供了一个有前途的途径,为广泛采用和自我管理提供了无针和用户友好的给药方式。
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