Lipid nanoparticles

Lipid nanoparticles with cationic lipids and targeted polyalkylene glycol-modified lipids address the challenge of selective nucleic acid delivery to target cells by binding to specific cell surface antigens, improving the efficiency and specificity of mRNA and siRNA delivery to T cells.

WO2026141627A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-02NITTO DENKO CORP

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
NITTO DENKO CORP
Filing Date
2025-12-26
Publication Date
2026-07-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing lipid nanoparticles face challenges in selectively delivering nucleic acids to target cells, particularly due to the lack of effective targeting mechanisms.

Method used

The development of lipid nanoparticles comprising cationic lipids and targeted polyalkylene glycol-modified lipids, which are linked to a target binding site, enabling selective delivery of nucleic acids to specific cell types such as T cells and hematopoietic stem cells by binding to antigens like CD2, CD3, CD4, CD5, CD6, CD7, CD8, or CD90/CD117.

Benefits of technology

The lipid nanoparticles achieve selective delivery of nucleic acids to target cells, enhancing the efficiency and specificity of mRNA and siRNA delivery to CD4-positive and CD8-positive T cells compared to untargeted carriers.

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Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide lipid nanoparticles capable of efficiently introducing drugs into cells, and constituent lipids of the lipid nanoparticles. Provided are lipid nanoparticles including nucleic acids encapsulated within the lipid nanoparticles, cationic lipids, and targeted polyalkylene glycol-modified lipids linked to a target binding site, wherein the target binding site targets a target site on a target cell.
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