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From bench side to clinic: Potential and challenges of RNA vaccines and therapeutics in infectious diseases

Pandey, Manish, Ojha, Divya, Bansal, Sakshi, Rode, Ambadas B., Chawla, Geetanjali·2021·Molecular Aspects of Medicine

Abstract

The functional and structural versatility of Ribonucleic acids (RNAs) makes them ideal candidates for overcoming the limitations imposed by small molecule-based drugs. Hence, RNA-based biopharmaceuticals such as messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines, antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), microRNA mimics, anti-miRNA oligonucleotides (AMOs), aptamers, riboswitches, and CRISPR-Cas9 are emerging as vital tools for the treatment and prophylaxis of many infectious diseases. Some of the major challenges to overcome in the area of RNA-based therapeutics have been the instability of single-stranded RNAs, delivery to the diseased cell, and immunogenicity. However, recent advancements in the delivery systems of in vitro transcribed mRNA and chemical modifications for protection against nucleases and reducing the toxicity of RNA have facilitated the entry of several exogenous RNAs into clinical trials. In this review, we provide an overview of RNA-based vaccines and therapeutics, their production, delivery, current advancements, and future translational potential in treating infectious diseases.

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Authors
Pandey, M., Ojha, D., Bansal, S., Rode, A. B., & Chawla, G.
Affiliations
Regional Centre for Biotechnology (IN)
Corresponding author
  • Rode, Ambadas B.
  • Chawla, Geetanjali
Venue
Molecular Aspects of Medicine
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2021-10
Volume
81
Pages
101003
ISSN
0098-2997 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3185845179
Cited by
23
References
435
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 1
FWCI
1.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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  • Molecular Aspects of Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India (IA/I(S)/17/1/503085)
  • The Wellcome Trust DBT India Alliance (IA/I(S)/17/1/503085)
  • Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India (IA/I(S)/17/1/503085)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA Research and Splicing
Keywords
RNA therapeutics, RNA vaccines, infectious diseases, mRNA vaccines, antisense oligonucleotides, siRNA, miRNA mimics, antagomir, aptamers, riboswitches, CRISPR/Cas9, RNA delivery systems, RNA modification, immunogenicity, translational medicine, clinical trials
MeSH terms
mRNA Vaccines, Communicable Diseases, Humans, Oligonucleotides, Vaccines, Synthetic, Oligonucleotides, Antisense, RNA, Small Interfering

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