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  • Achieving optimal lung penetration and retention for aerosolized drugs is challenging.
  • Current delivery systems face trade-offs between particle size, penetration speed, and retention.
  • Complex cyclic RNA sponges hinder rapid cellular uptake and tissue penetration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an inhalable microRNA sponge with a simplified structure for improved drug delivery.
  • To enhance microRNA inhibition, tissue penetration, and cellular uptake of RNA sponges.
  • To validate the efficacy of the novel RNA sponge in restoring immune homeostasis in lung inflammation models.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of a compact tetrahedral framework of nucleic acid to create an inhalable microRNA sponge.
  • Evaluation of microRNA inhibition efficiency and tissue penetration characteristics.
  • Assessment of cellular uptake and retention dynamics via endocytosis.
  • In vivo validation in acute lung inflammation models to evaluate immune homeostasis restoration.

Main Results:

  • The tetrahedral nucleic acid microRNA sponge demonstrated a simplified structure compared to cyclic RNA sponges.
  • The novel design facilitated effective microRNA inhibition and rapid tissue penetration.
  • Prompt endocytosis led to prolonged cellular residency and sustained gene expression regulation.
  • Swift restoration of local immune homeostasis was observed in acute lung inflammation models.

Conclusions:

  • The compact tetrahedral nucleic acid microRNA sponge offers a promising solution for aerosolized gene expression regulation.
  • This innovative design overcomes the limitations of existing RNA sponges, balancing penetration and retention.
  • The approach holds potential for treating respiratory diseases by modulating local immune responses.