Lipid Nanoparticles Enhance mRNA Delivery to the Central Nervous System Upon Intrathecal Injection
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Lipid nanoparticle‐messenger RNA formulations have garnered significant attention for their therapeutic potential in infectious diseases, cancer and genetic disorders. However, effective mRNA delivery to the central nervous system (CNS) remains a formidable challenge. To overcome this limitation, a class of brain‐targeting lipids (BLs) is developed by incorporating brain‐targeting small molecules with amino lipids and formulated them with helper lipids to generate brain‐targeting lipid nanoparticles (BLNPs) for mRNA delivery. Screening studies led to a lead formulation, TD5 BLNPs, outperforming FDA‐approved DLin‐MC3‐DMA LNPs in delivering mRNA to the brain upon intrathecal injection. Specifically, a single intrathecal injection of TD5 BLNP‐GFP mRNA led to GFP expression in 29.6% of neurons and 38.1% of astrocytes across the brain. In an Ai14 mouse model, TD5 BLNP‐Cre recombinase mRNA treatment induced tdTomato expression in ≈30% of neurons and 40% of astrocytes across major brain regions. Notably, delivery of Cas9 mRNA/sgRNA complex using TD5 BLNPs achieved effective genome editing in the brain. Additionally, TD5 BLNPs showed comparable safety profiles to MC3 LNPs, indicating promising biocompatibility. Overall, this TD5 BLNP formulation effectively delivers mRNA to brain tissues via intrathecal injection and facilitates efficient expression in both neurons and astrocytes, presenting a potential strategy for treating CNS diseases.
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A class of brain-targeting lipid nanoparticles (BLNPs) was screened for mRNA delivery, with TD5 BLNPs emerging as the lead formulation for intrathecal delivery to the CNS. TD5 BLNPs outperformed FDA-approved MC3 LNPs in brain mRNA expression, cell-type coverage, CRISPR-Cas9 editing, and showed comparable safety in mice.
Key findings
- In SH-SY5Y cells, TD5 BLNPs produced a 50.1-fold increase in luminescence intensity relative to MC3 LNPs, and TD5 BLNP-GFP mRNA led to GFP expression in 80.8% ± 1.4% of cells versus 4.4% ± 0.7% for MC3 LNPs.
- After a single intrathecal injection in mice, TD5 BLNP-GFP mRNA yielded GFP in 29.6% ± 10.7% of neurons, 38.1% ± 6.7% of astrocytes, 12.9% ± 2.2% of microglia, and 26.9% ± 4.3% of brain capillary endothelial cells; MC3 LNPs yielded 6.2% ± 1.2%, 6.3% ± 1.9%, 2.8% ± 0.9%, and 8.8% ± 1.9%, respectively.
- In Ai14 mice, TD5 BLNP-Cre mRNA induced tdTomato in 34.4% ± 4.0% of hippocampal neurons and 44.8% ± 3.9% of hippocampal astrocytes, with thalamic neurons at 29.5% ± 3.1%, cortical neurons at 31.4% ± 4.1%, thalamic astrocytes at 33.6% ± 6.6%, and cortical astrocytes at 41.0% ± 4.8%.
- TD5 BLNPs delivering Cas9 mRNA/sgRNA achieved genome editing in multiple brain regions with low tdTomato expression in liver and spleen, and safety markers were comparable to or lower than MC3 LNPs, with inflammatory biomarkers returning to baseline by 24 h and AST, ALT, and BUN within normal ranges.
Methods
- Six classes of brain-targeting lipids (BLs) were synthesized by coupling brain-targeting small molecules to ionizable lipids, then formulated with cholesterol, DOPE, DMG-PEG2K, and mRNA into BLNPs.
- Formulations were screened in SH-SY5Y cells for luciferase mRNA delivery and cytotoxicity; TD5 was selected as lead and characterized for size, encapsulation, pKa, uptake pathway, and endosomal escape.
- In vivo studies used intrathecal injection in mice at an mRNA dose of 0.135 mg/kg, with luminescence imaging, flow cytometry for GFP in brain cell types, Ai14 Cre-recombinase and Cas9/sgRNA editing models, and plasma/histopathology safety assessments.
Limitations
- The paper states that future clinical translation requires evaluating long-term safety and immune responses associated with repeated intrathecal administration, and investigating mechanisms of off-target distribution to peripheral tissues.
- The main text states that all methods, materials, and statistical analysis are described in the supporting information, so detailed experimental and statistical methods are not available in the provided text.
- The in vitro screening relied on SH-SY5Y cells, and the in vivo efficacy and safety data are from mouse models; no human data are reported.
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CSF reaches the entire CNS by exchanging with the interstitial fluid of the CNS parenchyma.
“By exchanging with the interstitial fluid of the CNS’s parenchyma, CSF reaches the entire CNS, making it an effective route for drug delivery.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [21] a) Householder KT, Dharmaraj S, Sandberg DI, Wechsler-Reya RJ, Sirianni RW, Scientific Reports 2019, 9, 12587; 31467368 PMC6715675 b) Aird RB, Experimental Neurology 1984, 86, 342; 6548450 c) Fowler MJ, Cotter JD, Knight BE, Sevick-Muraca EM, Sandberg DI, Sirianni RW, Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews 2020, 165–166, 77. PMC8182643 32142739 source
The Discussion (page not provided) says CSF moves around the brain and down the spinal cord, supporting its broad access to the CNS. The non-abstract passages do not establish the claimed exchange with parenchymal interstitial fluid as the means by which it reaches the entire CNS. (LLM, conf=0.78)
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Compared to intracerebroventricular and intracisternal magna administration, intrathecal injection can generate a broader and more homogeneous distribution of therapeutics throughout the entire brain via CSF circulation.
“Compared to other CNS injection routes, such as intracerebroventricular (ICV) and intracisternal magna (ICM) administration, IT injection can generate a broader and more homogeneous distribution of therapeutics throughout the entire bran via CSF circulation.[22]”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [22] a) Adank DN, Lunzer MM, Lensing CJ, Wilber SL, Gancarz AM, Haskell-Luevano C, ACS Chemical Neuroscience 2018, 9, 320; 28968061 PMC5821609 b) Bailey RM, Rozenberg A, Gray SJ, Brain Research 2020, 1739, 146832. 32289279 PMC7997047 source
The Results and Discussion section says that compounds injected intrathecally can reach the brain, citing small amounts detected there after 20 minutes (page unavailable). It does not establish broader or more homogeneous distribution throughout the entire brain than ICV injection, does not compare IT with intracisternal magna injection, and does not attribute the movement to CSF circulation. (LLM, conf=0.85)
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Intrathecal injection provides direct access to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
“It provides direct access to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is generated in the brain ventricles and flows through the subarachnoid space (SAS) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.[21]”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [21] a) Householder KT, Dharmaraj S, Sandberg DI, Wechsler-Reya RJ, Sirianni RW, Scientific Reports 2019, 9, 12587; 31467368 PMC6715675 b) Aird RB, Experimental Neurology 1984, 86, 342; 6548450 c) Fowler MJ, Cotter JD, Knight BE, Sevick-Muraca EM, Sandberg DI, Sirianni RW, Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews 2020, 165–166, 77. PMC8182643 32142739 source
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Six series of brain-targeting lipids (BLs) were previously designed for efficient mRNA delivery to the brain through intravenous administration.
“We previously designed and developed six series of ionizable lipids referred to as brain-targeting lipids (BLs), for efficient mRNA delivery to the brain through intravenous administration.[13]”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [13] Wang C, Xue Y, Markovic T, Li H, Wang S, Zhong Y, Du S, Zhang Y, Hou X, Yu Y, Liu Z, Tian M, Kang DD, Wang L, Guo K, Cao D, Yan J, Deng B, McComb DW, Parsons RE, Minier-Toribio AM, Holt LM, Pan J, Hashemi A, Kopell BH, Charney AW, Nestler EJ, Peng PC, Dong Y, Nature Materials 2025. PMC12514551 39962245 source
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Fourteen BLNPs exhibited at least 5-fold higher mRNA delivery efficiency compared to the FDA-approved MC3 LNP formulation in SH-SY5Y cells.
“Based on the luminescence intensity measured in SH-SY5Y cells, we found that a series of BLNPs (14 total) exhibited at least 5-fold higher mRNA delivery efficiency compared to the FDA-approved MC3 LNP formulation (Figure. 2a–f).”
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All TM lipids showed minimal delivery efficiency regardless of lipid tail.
“It is noteworthy that all TM lipids, regardless of the lipid tail incorporated, showed minimal delivery efficiency.”
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TD5 BLNP mRNA encapsulation efficiency was above 81.7% ± 2.2%.
“The hydrodynamic diameter of TD5 BLNP was 107.5nm ± 5.3nm, and its mRNA encapsulation efficiency was above 81.7% ± 2.2% (Figure. 2h–i).”
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Mal treatment significantly reduced cellular uptake of TD5 BLNPs in primary astrocytes by over 50%.
“Mal treatment significantly reduced the cellular uptake of TD5 BLNPs in astrocytes by over 50%, whereas Ket caused a slight decrease, suggesting TD5 BNLPs entered primary astrocytes mainly through 5-HT1A receptor-mediated endocytosis, with partial involvement of the 5-HT2A receptor (Figure.3f–g).”
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TD5 BLNPs showed a 50.1-fold increase in luminescence intensity relative to MC3 LNPs in SH-SY5Y cells.
“TD5, featuring two myristic hydrocarbon tails, showed superior performance, with a 50.1-fold increase in luminescence intensity relative to MC3 LNPs, outperforming TD lipids with palmitic and lauric tails.”
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After a single IT injection of TD5 BLNP-GFP mRNA at 0.135 mg/kg, 12.9% ± 2.2% of microglia throughout the brain exhibited GFP signals.
“Remarkably, for the TD5 BLNP-GFP mRNA group, 29.6% ± 10.7% of neurons, 38.1% ± 6.7% of astrocytes, 12.9% ± 2.2% of microglia and 26.9% ± 4.3% of brain capillary endothelial cells (BCECs) throughout the brain exhibited GFP signals at an mRNA dose of 0.135 mg kg−1, indicating robust delivery across diverse cell types (Figure. 3e–f).”
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CD6 BLNPs exhibited 13.6-fold higher luminescence intensity than MC3 LNPs in SH-SY5Y cells.
“In the case of CD lipids, only CD5 featuring three carbonate ester tails, and CD6 with three acetal tails, exhibited significantly greater mRNA delivery efficiency, with luminescence intensities 12.1-fold and 13.6-fold higher than MC3 LNPs, respectively.”
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After a single IT injection of TD5 BLNP-GFP mRNA at 0.135 mg/kg, 38.1% ± 6.7% of astrocytes throughout the brain exhibited GFP signals.
“Remarkably, for the TD5 BLNP-GFP mRNA group, 29.6% ± 10.7% of neurons, 38.1% ± 6.7% of astrocytes, 12.9% ± 2.2% of microglia and 26.9% ± 4.3% of brain capillary endothelial cells (BCECs) throughout the brain exhibited GFP signals at an mRNA dose of 0.135 mg kg−1, indicating robust delivery across diverse cell types (Figure. 3e–f).”
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TD5 BLNP had a hydrodynamic diameter of 107.5 nm ± 5.3 nm.
“The hydrodynamic diameter of TD5 BLNP was 107.5nm ± 5.3nm, and its mRNA encapsulation efficiency was above 81.7% ± 2.2% (Figure. 2h–i).”
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DS11 BLNPs displayed a 6.8-fold increase in luminescence intensity compared to MC3 LNPs.
“Similarly, within the DS lipids, DS11 BLNPs, containing carbonate ester tails, displayed a 6.8-fold increase in luminescence intensity compared to MC3 LNPs.”
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Ket treatment caused a slight decrease in cellular uptake of TD5 BLNPs in primary astrocytes.
“Mal treatment significantly reduced the cellular uptake of TD5 BLNPs in astrocytes by over 50%, whereas Ket caused a slight decrease, suggesting TD5 BNLPs entered primary astrocytes mainly through 5-HT1A receptor-mediated endocytosis, with partial involvement of the 5-HT2A receptor (Figure.3f–g).”
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Intrathecal injection of TD5 BLNPs resulted in brain signal intensities substantially higher than intravenous injection.
“Besides, a comparative analysis of intravenous (IV; mRNA dose: 0.135mg/kg) and IT (mRNA dose: 0.135mg/kg) administration of TD5 BLNPs revealed that IT injection resulted in brain signal intensities substantially higher than those observed with IV injection (Figure S6).”
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CD5 BLNPs exhibited 12.1-fold higher luminescence intensity than MC3 LNPs in SH-SY5Y cells.
“In the case of CD lipids, only CD5 featuring three carbonate ester tails, and CD6 with three acetal tails, exhibited significantly greater mRNA delivery efficiency, with luminescence intensities 12.1-fold and 13.6-fold higher than MC3 LNPs, respectively.”
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LD10 BLNPs displayed a 5.9-fold improvement in delivery efficiency over MC3 LNPs.
“In the LD lipid group, LD10 BLNPs, equipped with two carbonate ester tails, were the most effective in this group, displaying a 5.9-fold improvement in delivery efficiency over MC3 LNPs.”
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The apparent pKa of TD5 BLNP was 7.30.
“The apparent pKa of TD5 BLNP, determined using the 6-(p-toluidino)-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid (TNS) assay, was measured at 7.30 (Figure S3).”
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All six BLNPs exhibited much higher luminescent signals in brain tissues compared to MC3 LNPs, free mRNA, and PBS control groups after intrathecal injection.
“All six BLNPs exhibited much higher luminescent signals in brain tissues compared to the MC3 LNPs, free mRNA, and PBS control groups (Figure. 3b–c).”
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After a single IT injection of TD5 BLNP-GFP mRNA at 0.135 mg/kg, 26.9% ± 4.3% of brain capillary endothelial cells throughout the brain exhibited GFP signals.
“Remarkably, for the TD5 BLNP-GFP mRNA group, 29.6% ± 10.7% of neurons, 38.1% ± 6.7% of astrocytes, 12.9% ± 2.2% of microglia and 26.9% ± 4.3% of brain capillary endothelial cells (BCECs) throughout the brain exhibited GFP signals at an mRNA dose of 0.135 mg kg−1, indicating robust delivery across diverse cell types (Figure. 3e–f).”
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Treatment of SH-SY5Y cells with TD5 BLNP loaded with GFP mRNA resulted in 80.8% ± 1.4% of cells expressing GFP.
“Furthermore, treatment of SH-SY5Y cells with TD5 BLNP loaded with GFP mRNA resulted in 80.8% ± 1.4% of cells expressing GFP, a significantly higher percentage compared to MC3 LNPs, which induced GFP expression in only 4.4% ± 0.7% of cells (Figure. 2g).”
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MC3 LNPs induced GFP expression in only 4.4% ± 0.7% of SH-SY5Y cells.
“Furthermore, treatment of SH-SY5Y cells with TD5 BLNP loaded with GFP mRNA resulted in 80.8% ± 1.4% of cells expressing GFP, a significantly higher percentage compared to MC3 LNPs, which induced GFP expression in only 4.4% ± 0.7% of cells (Figure. 2g).”
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Genistein reduced cellular uptake efficiency of TD5 BLNP in SH-SY5Y cells by 45.1% ± 0.5%.
“Inhibition of clathrin-mediated endocytosis with chlorpromazine (CPZ) reduced cellular uptake efficiency by 63.0% ± 0.4%, while inhibition of caveolae-mediated endocytosis with genistein (GEN) reduced uptake by 45.1% ± 0.5% (Figure. 2k).”
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The luminescence intensity in the brain for TD5 BLNP group was more than 300-fold higher than in the liver and spleen.
“The luminescence intensity in the brain for TD5 BLNP group was more than 300-fold higher than that observed in the liver and spleen, further emphasizing their brain-targeting specificity (Figure.3b and d).”
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Chlorpromazine reduced cellular uptake efficiency of TD5 BLNP in SH-SY5Y cells by 63.0% ± 0.4%.
“Inhibition of clathrin-mediated endocytosis with chlorpromazine (CPZ) reduced cellular uptake efficiency by 63.0% ± 0.4%, while inhibition of caveolae-mediated endocytosis with genistein (GEN) reduced uptake by 45.1% ± 0.5% (Figure. 2k).”
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For TD5 BLNPs, luminescence intensity in the brain was approximately 10-fold higher than in the spinal cord.
“The luminescence intensity exhibited a trend similar to that observed in brain tissue; however, the intensity in the brain for TD5 BLNPs was approximately 10-fold higher than in the spinal cord, highlighting the preferential targeting of TD5 BLNPs to brain tissues via CSF circulation (Figure.3b; Figure S4a).”
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EIPA caused negligible uptake reduction of TD5 BLNPs in SH-SY5Y cells.
“However, treatment with 5-(N-Ethyl-N-isopropyl)amiloride (EIPA), an inhibitor of macropinocytosis, caused negligible uptake reduction of TD5 BLNPs in SH-SY5Y cells.”
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MK6 BLNPs exhibited the highest delivery efficiency in the MK lipid series compared to MC3 LNPs.
“Regarding MK lipids, MK6, which contains acetal tails, exhibited the highest delivery efficiency in its series when compared to MC3 LNPs.”
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TD5 BLNP displayed the highest capacity to deliver mRNA in SH-SY5Y cells, surpassing MC3 LNPs by over 50-fold at equivalent mRNA concentrations.
“Among all the BLNPs, TD5 BLNP displayed the highest capacity to deliver mRNA in SH-SY5Y cells, surpassing MC3 LNPs by over 50-fold at equivalent mRNA concentrations (Figure. 2b).”
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The trends of delivery efficiency among BLNPs observed in vitro were consistent with those seen in vivo.
“The trends of delivery efficiency among these BLNPs observed in vitro were consistent with those seen in vivo, suggesting that in vitro screening of LNP formulations may be predictive of in vivo efficacy when using localized delivery methods (Figure. 2a–e and 3b).”
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TD5 BLNPs showed significantly lower accumulation in other major organs than MC3 LNPs.
“TD5 BLNPs showed significantly lower accumulation in other major organs than MC3 LNPs, indicating low risks for off-target effects (Figure. 3d; Figure S5).”
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After a single IT injection of TD5 BLNP-GFP mRNA at 0.135 mg/kg, 29.6% ± 10.7% of neurons throughout the brain exhibited GFP signals.
“Remarkably, for the TD5 BLNP-GFP mRNA group, 29.6% ± 10.7% of neurons, 38.1% ± 6.7% of astrocytes, 12.9% ± 2.2% of microglia and 26.9% ± 4.3% of brain capillary endothelial cells (BCECs) throughout the brain exhibited GFP signals at an mRNA dose of 0.135 mg kg−1, indicating robust delivery across diverse cell types (Figure. 3e–f).”
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BL73 LNPs showed negligible reductions in uptake efficiency upon treatment with either 5-HT1A or 5-HT2A inhibitor.
“In contrast, BL73 LNPs, which is the lipid tail used in TD5 BLs but lacking tryptamine moiety, showed negligible reductions in uptake efficiency upon treatment with either inhibitor, despite exhibiting similar physicochemical properties as TD5 BLNPs (Figure.3f–g; Figure S8a–b).”
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Most BLNPs exhibited minimal cytotoxicity, with over 80% cell viability maintained in SH-SY5Y cells following treatment.
“Most of the BLNPs exhibited minimal cytotoxicity, with over 80% cell viability maintained in SH-SY5Y cells following treatment (Figure S2).”
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TD5 BLNPs exhibited increased endosomal escape in primary astrocytes compared to BL73 LNPs.
“Moreover, TD5 BLNPs also exhibited increased endosomal escape in primary astrocytes, as evidenced by reduced colocalization of Alexa Fluor 647-labeled mRNA in lysosome compared to BL73 LNPs (Figure S8c).”
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The MC3 LNP group exhibited significantly lower GFP expression: 6.2% ± 1.2% of neurons, 6.3% ± 1.9% of astrocytes, 2.8% ± 0.9% of microglia, and 8.8% ± 1.9% of BCECs.
“In comparison, the MC3 LNP group exhibited significantly lower GFP expression, with only 6.2% ± 1.2% of neurons, 6.3% ± 1.9% of astrocytes, 2.8% ± 0.9% of microglia, and 8.8% ± 1.9% of BCECs showing GFP signals (Figure. 3e–f).”
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Immune responses triggered by TD5 BLNPs were comparable to or weaker than those generated by MC3 LNPs.
“The immune responses triggered by TD5 BLNPs were comparable to or weaker than those generated by MC3 LNPs (Figure. 6a).”
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In the hippocampus, the highest levels of tdTomato fluorescence were observed.
“In the hippocampus, a region close to the ventricles, the highest levels of tdTomato fluorescence were observed, indicating efficient mRNA delivery.”
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34.4% ± 4.0% of neurons in the hippocampus expressed tdTomato after TD5 BLNP-Cre mRNA IT injection.
“Quantitative analysis of brain slices revealed that 34.4% ± 4.0% of neurons in the hippocampus expressed tdTomato, while astrocytes exhibited a higher propensity for TD5 BLNP-mediated delivery, with 44.8% ± 3.9% of astrocytes displaying positive tdTomato expression (Figure. 4c–f).”
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Histopathological examinations of major organs showed no significant pathological changes at various time points.
“Additionally, histopathological examinations of major organs showed no significant pathological changes at various time points (Figure. 6e; Figure S9).”
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Five days after IT administration of TD5 BLNPs complexed with Cas9 mRNA and sgRNA targeting loxP sites to Ai14 mice, robust tdTomato expression was detected in multiple brain regions including hippocampus, thalamus, and cortex.
“Robust tdTomato expression was detected in multiple brain regions, including the hippocampus, thalamus, and cortex, indicating efficient genome editing (Figure. 5b).”
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A low level of tdTomato expression was observed in the liver and spleen, significantly lower than in the brain, after TD5 BLNP-Cas9/sgRNA IT administration.
“In contrast, a low level of tdTomato expression was observed in the liver and spleen, which was significantly lower than that in the brain, suggesting a low incidence of off-target effects (Figure. 5c–d).”
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41.0% ± 4.8% of astrocytes in the cortex had tdTomato signals after TD5 BLNP-Cre mRNA IT injection.
“In addition, astrocytes with tdTomato signals accounted for 33.6% ± 6.6% in the thalamus and 41.0% ± 4.8% in the cortex (Figure. 4c–f).”
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Most of these biomarkers returned to baseline levels of PBS controls 24h post-injection.
“Moreover, most of these biomarkers returned to baseline levels of PBS controls 24h post-injection (Figure. 6a).”
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TD5 BLNPs induced lower levels of key inflammatory biomarkers including IL-6, IL-12p40, G-CSF, M-CSF, GM-CSF, and IFN-γ.
“TD5 BLNPs induced lower levels of key inflammatory biomarkers, including interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-12 subunit p40 (IL-12p40), granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ).”
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44.8% ± 3.9% of astrocytes in the hippocampus displayed positive tdTomato expression after TD5 BLNP-Cre mRNA IT injection.
“Quantitative analysis of brain slices revealed that 34.4% ± 4.0% of neurons in the hippocampus expressed tdTomato, while astrocytes exhibited a higher propensity for TD5 BLNP-mediated delivery, with 44.8% ± 3.9% of astrocytes displaying positive tdTomato expression (Figure. 4c–f).”
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33.6% ± 6.6% of astrocytes in the thalamus had tdTomato signals after TD5 BLNP-Cre mRNA IT injection.
“In addition, astrocytes with tdTomato signals accounted for 33.6% ± 6.6% in the thalamus and 41.0% ± 4.8% in the cortex (Figure. 4c–f).”
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The tryptamine headgroup facilitates endocytosis of TD5 BLNPs.
“This highlighted the role of tryptamine headgroup in facilitating endocytosis of TD5 BLNPs.”
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The 5-HT1A receptor plays an essential role in mediating TD5 BLNP endocytosis in astrocytes.
“Collectively, these findings suggest that the 5-HT1A receptor plays an essential role in mediating TD5 BLNP endocytosis in astrocytes, emphasizing the importance of the tryptamine headgroup in facilitating cellular uptake and endosome escape.”
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TD5 BLNPs have superior ability to deliver mRNA efficiently across various brain cell types compared to MC3 LNPs.
“This considerable difference highlights the superior ability of TD5 BLNPs to deliver mRNA efficiently across various brain cell types.”
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IT administration significantly enhances mRNA delivery to the brain by circumventing challenges associated with prolonged systemic circulation and stringent requirements for active transport across the BBB endothelial layer.
“These results suggest that IT administration significantly enhances mRNA delivery to the brain by circumventing the challenges associated with prolonged systemic circulation and the stringent requirements for active transport across the BBB endothelial layer.”
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TD5 BLNPs utilize both clathrin- and caveolae-mediated endocytosis pathways for entry into SH-SY5Y cells.
“These findings suggest that TD5 BLNPs utilize both clathrin- and caveolae-mediated endocytosis pathways for entry into SH-SY5Y cells.”
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In vitro screening of LNP formulations may be predictive of in vivo efficacy when using localized delivery methods.
“The trends of delivery efficiency among these BLNPs observed in vitro were consistent with those seen in vivo, suggesting that in vitro screening of LNP formulations may be predictive of in vivo efficacy when using localized delivery methods (Figure. 2a–e and 3b).”
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Effective mRNA delivery to the central nervous system remains a formidable challenge.
“However, effective mRNA delivery to the central nervous system (CNS) remains a formidable challenge.”
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“Despite these advancements, delivering mRNA to the central nervous system (CNS) remains a significant challenge for LNP design.[5]”
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TD5 BLNPs effectively escape from endosomes.
“This observation confirms the ability of TD5 BLNPs to effectively escape from endosomes, which is a critical step for efficient mRNA delivery.”
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The mRNA delivery efficiency of BLNP formulations is directly associated with structure variations in the BLs.
“suggesting the mRNA delivery efficiency of BLNP formulations is directly associated with the structure variations in the BLs.”
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TD5 BLNPs are a promising tool for efficient and localized mRNA delivery to both neurons and astrocytes across multiple brain regions.
“These findings suggest that TD5 BLNPs are a promising tool for efficient and localized mRNA delivery to both neurons and astrocytes across multiple brain regions.”
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TD5 BLNPs are biocompatible for mRNA delivery to CNS via IT injection.
“These findings underscore the biocompatibility of TD5 BLNPs for mRNA delivery to CNS via IT injection.”
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TD5 BLNPs emerged as a highly efficient platform for mRNA delivery and genome editing in the CNS via IT administration.
“TD5 BLNPs emerged as a highly efficient platform for mRNA delivery and genome editing in the CNS via IT administration.”
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TD5 BLNPs represent a promising platform for mRNA-based therapeutics in neurological disorders.
“Given the strong targeting specificity of TD5 BLNPs for neurons and astrocytes across broad brain regions, along with their potent mRNA delivery efficiency, this system represents a promising platform for mRNA-based therapeutics in neurological disorders.”
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TD5 BLNP-mediated delivery of Cas9 mRNA/sgRNA achieved efficient genome editing in the brain.
“Robust tdTomato expression was detected in multiple brain regions, including the hippocampus, thalamus, and cortex, indicating efficient genome editing (Figure. 5b).”
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PremisecitationTryptamine derivatives function as neurotransmitters.
“Tryptamine derivatives function as neurotransmitters.[15]”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [15] Carbonaro TM, Gatch MB, Brain Research Bulletin 2016, 126, 74. 27126737 PMC5048497 source
Section 1.2, “Endogenous roles of DMT” (page unavailable), says DMT may act as a neurotransmitter, but describes its biological role as unestablished. The claim presents neurotransmitter function as established for tryptamine derivatives generally, which this discussion of DMT does not support. (LLM, conf=0.88)
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PremisecitationTemozolomide is a lipophilic agent used to treat glioblastoma.
“Temozolomide is a lipophilic agent to treat glioblastoma.[19]”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [19] Strobel H, Baisch T, Fitzel R, Schilberg K, Siegelin MD, Karpel-Massler G, Debatin KM, Westhoff MA, Biomedicines 2019, 7. 31505812 PMC6783999 source
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PremisecitationD-serine is expressed in the mammalian brain and acts as a neuromodulator.
“D-serine, expressed in the mammalian brain, acts as a neuromodulator.[18]”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [18] Schell MJ, Brady RO Jr., Molliver ME, Snyder SH, Journal of Neuroscience 1997, 17, 1604. 9030620 PMC6573391 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
PremisecitationMK-0752 is a γ-secretase inhibitor that reduces Aβ generation.
“MK-0752 is a γ-secretase inhibitor to reduce Aβ generation.[16]”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [16] Cook JJ, Wildsmith KR, Gilberto DB, Holahan MA, Kinney GG, Mathers PD, Michener MS, Price EA, Shearman MS, Simon AJ, Wang JX, Wu G, Yarasheski KE, Bateman RJ, Journal of Neuroscience 2010, 30, 6743. 20463236 PMC2913973 source
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationIntrathecal injection is less invasive, commonly used in clinical and preclinical settings, and allows repeated dosing with minimal systemic exposure and off-target effects.
“Moreover, IT injection is less invasive, commonly used in both clinical and preclinical settings, and allows for repeated dosing with minimal systemic exposure and off-target effects.[23]”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [23] Belov V, Appleton J, Levin S, Giffenig P, Durcanova B, Papisov M, Frontiers in Neuroscience 2021, 15, 604197. 33935624 PMC8079755 source
The Introduction (page unavailable) describes intrathecal lumbar delivery as less invasive than intracerebroventricular delivery, usable for chronic or repeated dosing, and relevant to both clinical and preclinical use. It does not establish minimal systemic exposure or off-target effects; it notes clearance of injected compounds into the blood. (LLM, conf=0.88)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationCinnamic acid derivatives bind amyloid beta (Aβ) proteins.
“Cinnamic acid derivatives are known to bind with amyloid beta (Aβ) proteins.[14]”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [14] Ruwizhi N, Aderibigbe BA, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2020, 21. 32784935 PMC7460980 source
Section 5 (page not provided) reports that tacrine–cinnamic acid hybrids inhibited Aβ1–42 aggregation, supporting an effect on amyloid beta. It does not establish that the derivatives bind Aβ proteins; the binding interactions it describes are with cholinesterases. (LLM, conf=0.84)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
InterpretationcitationTD5 BLNPs may facilitate delivery of mRNAs encoding transcriptional factors to regulate synaptic plasticity and modulate key neurotransmitter systems, thereby mitigating addictive behaviors.
“Furthermore, TD5 BLNPs may also facilitate delivery of mRNAs encoding transcriptional factors to regulate synaptic plasticity and modulate key neurotransmitter systems, thereby mitigating addictive behaviors.[32]”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [32] Robison AJ, Nestler EJ, Nature Reviews Neuroscience 2011, 12, 623. 21989194 PMC3272277 source
The ΔFosB subsection (page unavailable) links a transcription factor to cocaine-induced structural plasticity and glutamatergic synaptic function. The paper also discusses gene regulation and addiction-related behavior, but our copy does not address TD5 BLNPs, delivery of transcription-factor mRNAs, or whether such delivery mitigates addictive behavior. (LLM, conf=0.86)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
May combine two claims.
InterpretationcitationEfficient uptake of TD5 BLNPs by astrocytes and neurons allows for potent delivery of mRNAs encoding anti-inflammatory proteins, providing a targeted approach to mitigate neuroinflammation in AD and PD.
“Moreover, the efficient uptake of TD5 BLNPs by astrocytes and neurons allows for potent delivery of mRNAs encoding anti-inflammatory proteins, providing a targeted approach to mitigate neuroinflammation, which is a key contributor to neurodegeneration in both AD and PD.[31]”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites [31] Zhang W, Xiao D, Mao Q, Xia H, Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy 2023, 8, 267. 37433768 PMC10336149 source
The Immune-directed therapies sections for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease (page unavailable) support targeting inflammation in both conditions. But our copy does not describe TD5 BLNPs, their uptake by astrocytes or neurons, or delivery of mRNAs encoding anti-inflammatory proteins; searches for TD5, BLNPs, and mRNA delivery found no supporting passage. (LLM, conf=0.85)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
May combine two claims.
Findingown dataTD5 BLNPs displayed the most efficient mRNA delivery in brain tissues, with luminescence intensity over 42-fold higher than MC3 LNPs.
“Importantly, TD5 BLNPs displayed the most efficient mRNA delivery in brain tissues, with luminescence intensity over 42-fold higher than MC3 LNPs.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
Findingown dataAll BLNPs were slightly positively charged and had particle sizes ranging from 97.8 nm ± 3.20 nm to 171.5 nm ± 4.40 nm.
“All BLNPs were slightly positively charged and particle sizes ranged from 97.8nm ± 3.20nm to 171.5nm ± 4.40nm.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
Findingown dataAfter IT injection of TD5 BLNP-Cre mRNA into Ai14 mice, injected mRNA distributed throughout the brain with notable accumulation in regions adjacent to brain ventricles.
“We found distribution of the injected mRNA throughout the brain, with notable accumulation in regions adjacent to the brain ventricles (Figure. 4b).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
Findingown dataCompared to MC3 LNPs, TD5 BLNPs exhibited a more uniform distribution across the entire brain and achieved significantly higher mRNA delivery efficiency.
“Compared to MC3 LNPs, TD5 BLNPs exhibited a more uniform distribution across the entire brain and achieved significantly higher mRNA delivery efficiency (Figure. 4c–f).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimThe quote only partly states this claim.
Findingown data29.5% ± 3.1% of neurons in the thalamus exhibited tdTomato signals after TD5 BLNP-Cre mRNA IT injection.
“In the thalamus and cortex, the percentage of neurons exhibiting tdTomato signals was measured at 29.5% ± 3.1% and 31.4% ± 4.1%, respectively (Figure. 4c–f).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
Findingown dataPlasma levels of AST, ALT, and BUN were within normal ranges after TD5 BLNP treatment.
“To assess potential effects on liver and kidney function, plasma levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were measured and found to be within normal ranges, suggesting no impairment in hepatic or renal function (Figure. 6b–d).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimThe quote only partly states this claim.
Findingown data31.4% ± 4.1% of neurons in the cortex exhibited tdTomato signals after TD5 BLNP-Cre mRNA IT injection.
“In the thalamus and cortex, the percentage of neurons exhibiting tdTomato signals was measured at 29.5% ± 3.1% and 31.4% ± 4.1%, respectively (Figure. 4c–f).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
Interpretationown dataTD5 BLNPs entered primary astrocytes mainly through 5-HT1A receptor-mediated endocytosis, with partial involvement of the 5-HT2A receptor.
“Mal treatment significantly reduced the cellular uptake of TD5 BLNPs in astrocytes by over 50%, whereas Ket caused a slight decrease, suggesting TD5 BNLPs entered primary astrocytes mainly through 5-HT1A receptor-mediated endocytosis, with partial involvement of the 5-HT2A receptor (Figure.3f–g).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationL-DOPA is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
“L-DOPA is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.[17]”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites [17] Olanow CW, Agid Y, Mizuno Y, Albanese A, Bonucelli U, Damier P, De Yebenes J, Gershanik O, Guttman M, Grandas F, Movement disorders 2004, 19, 997. 15372588 source
Classified as probably not a substantial claim.
InterpretationreasoningTD5 BLNPs hold potential for modulating disease pathways and promoting neuroregeneration in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
“For example, by enabling the delivery of mRNAs encoding neuroprotective proteins or genome-editing tools, TD5 BLNPs hold potential for modulating disease pathways and promoting neuroregeneration in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningTD5 BLNPs effectively target a wide range of brain cell types while maintaining safety and biocompatibility.
“This LNP formulation effectively targets a wide range of brain cell types while maintaining safety and biocompatibility, making it a promising candidate for future therapeutic applications.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningCollectively, TD5 BLNPs offer a highly effective platform for mRNA-based gene therapies, holding great potential for treating a wide range of CNS disorders.
“Collectively, TD5 BLNPs offer a highly effective platform for mRNA-based gene therapies, holding great potential for treating a wide range of CNS disorders.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
Interpretationown dataTD5 BLNPs have potential for targeted therapeutic gene editing in the brain with minimal off-target activity.
“These findings underscore the potential of TD5 BLNPs for targeted therapeutic gene editing in the brain with minimal off-target activity.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
The paper relies on this without support.
Brain-targeting small molecules incorporated into brain-targeting lipids enhance brain cell uptake of lipid nanoparticles.
“The brain-targeting small molecules serve as targeting modules to enhance brain cell uptake of LNPs.”
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- Authors
- Xue, Y., Wang, C., Li, H., Du, S., Zhong, Y., Zhang, Y., Wang, S., Guo, K., Hou, X., Kang, D. D., Liu, Z., Tian, M., Cao, D., Deng, B., McComb, D. W., Markovic, T., Pan, J., Borna, M., Nestler, E. J., Peng, P. C., & Dong, Y.
- Affiliations
- The Ohio State University (US)
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
- Biogen (United States) (US)
- City Therapeutics, Inc. (United States) (US)
- Tisch Cancer Institute
- Corresponding author
- Nestler, Eric J.
- Peng, Paul C.
- Dong, Yizhou
- ORCID
- Venue
- Advanced Materials
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2025-05-03
- Volume
- 37
- Issue
- 27
- Pages
- e2417097-e2417097
- ISSN
- 0935-9648 (ISSN-L)
- 1521-4095
- PMC
- PMC12245596
- OpenAlex
- W4410051645
- Cited by
- 34
- References
- 46
- Citations by year
- 2026: 23 · 2025: 11
- FWCI
- 8.53
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- Locations
- Advanced Materials (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- PubMed Central (submittedVersion)
- Funders
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (P01DA047233, R01DA040621)
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences (R35GM144117)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
- Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
- Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Pharmaceutical Science › Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
- Keywords
- lipid nanoparticles, mRNA delivery, central nervous system, intrathecal administration, helper lipids, Cre recombinase, CRISPR gene editing, neuronal expression, biocompatibility, central nervous system disorders
- MeSH terms
- Gene Editing, Animals, Astrocytes, Brain, Central Nervous System, Humans, Injections, Spinal, Lipids, Liposomes, Neurons, RNA, Messenger, Mice, Nanoparticles
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