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  • Vaccine Development and Drug Delivery

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  • Virus-like particles (VLPs) mimic natural virus structures, offering safe, efficacious, and profitable applications.
  • VLPs have revolutionized molecule delivery across nanotechnology, biotechnology, and medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the rational structure design, manufacturing, functionalization, and applications of VLPs.
  • To discuss the current challenges and future directions in VLP engineering.

Main Methods:

  • Examination of virus/VLP-host interactions for VLP design.
  • Establishment of screening methods for VLP stabilization factors.
  • Expansion of functionalization strategies for advanced VLPs.

Main Results:

  • VLPs demonstrate significant advantages in molecule delivery systems.
  • VLP engineering requires a deeper understanding of host interactions and stabilization.
  • Functionalization can create smart, robust, and multifunctional VLPs.

Conclusions:

  • Novel VLP manufacturing platforms are needed for reduced cost and time, especially for resource-poor regions.
  • Future VLP applications will be driven by emerging technologies and evolving societal needs.
  • Continued research in VLP design and manufacturing will enhance their impact in medicine and beyond.