Gene therapy offers a transformative approach to treating infectious and hereditary diseases by utilizing various nucleic acids (NA). Liposomes, as versatile non-viral vectors, play a pivotal role in delivering therapeutic genes through transfection. At CD Formulation, we are committed to developing state-of-the-art liposome delivery systems for gene therapy, empowering researchers and pharmaceutical enterprises to achieve groundbreaking results in their projects.
A major challenge in gene therapy is delivering genes specifically to tumor cells while avoiding unintended effects on normal cells. Therefore, various carrier-mediated gene delivery systems are designed to improve delivery precision. Among them, liposomes are a promising alternative. Due to their size and charge regulation flexibility, liposomes have lower immunogenicity and toxicity profiles. Their functions can be achieved based on size, charge, layer number, surface modification, and lipid composition. Another advantage of nucleic acid delivery is that liposomes can effectively accumulate within tumors through passive and active targeting mechanisms.
Fig.1 Overview of gene therapy strategies. (Yu C, et al, 2020)
We provide comprehensive development services for cationic liposomes to enhance gene delivery efficiency and targeting precision. For instance, incorporating some groups into liposomes can prolong their half-life in vivo and improve their targeting capabilities. Furthermore, peptide-modified liposomes exhibit excellent biocompatibility and facilitate interactive interactions between delivery system and cellular membranes.
PEGylation represents the gold standard for modulating the surface characteristics of liposomes, with numerous pegylated therapeutics and nanoparticles. We provide PEG-lipid derivatives such as dendrimeric PEG or branched PEG lipid-modified liposomes, which can achieve even more enhanced 'invisible' properties.
Anionic liposomes offer significant advantages in mitigating cytotoxicity and interactions with serum proteins commonly associated with cationic liposomes. During our formulation development process, we offer various strategies aimed at minimizing excipients and focusing on coating technologies to construct safe and efficient anionic liposome drug carriers, thereby providing an innovative nanocarrier option for gene delivery.
Techniques and Platforms | Specifics |
Cationic Liposome Technology |
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Polyethylene Glycol Liposome Technology |
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Anionic Liposome Technology |
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Exceptional Development Capabilities in Liposome Delivery Systems for Gene Therapy
A highly Effective and Robust Evaluation Framework
An Exceptionally Adept and Esteemed Professional Team
Technology: Peptide-based cationic liposomes in siRNA Cationic liposomes technique
Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
IF: 5.4
Published: 2019
Results: This study explores the lipid with 14 carbon double chains and trimyristin as the head group, comparing it with DOTAP, a quaternary ammonium lipid, to study the toxic mechanisms related to the head group of the lipid. First, the in vivo siRNA delivery effects mediated by cationic peptide-based liposomes were examined in a mouse model. Subsequently, the toxicological mechanisms of the liposome delivery process were deeply analyzed. Finally, the potential applications of cationic peptide-based liposomes in gene delivery were demonstrated. The research findings are greatly significant in promoting the clinical application of liposomes in gene therapy.
Fig.2 Illustration of Toxicological exploration of peptide-based cationic liposomes in siRNA delivery. (Zhu Y, et al, 2019)
CD Formulation excels in creating highly efficient liposome-based gene delivery systems for pharmaceutical companies and institutions. Our expertise ensures the development of robust and customizable solutions to advance gene therapy research. Contact us to discuss how we can support your scientific objectives.
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