Crossing the blood-brain barrier: Lipid nanoparticle platform delivers mRNA to the brain via intravenous injection

Date 17th, Feb 2025
Source Phys.org - Scientific News Websites

DESCRIPTION

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a lipid nanoparticle system capable of delivering messenger RNA (mRNA) to the brain via intravenous injection, a challenge that has long been limited by the protective nature of the blood-brain barrier.