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  • Biotechnology
  • Drug Delivery
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Messenger RNA (mRNA) therapies offer broad applications including protein replacement, gene editing, and vaccines.
  • Key challenges in mRNA therapy development include enhancing stability, translational efficiency, and reducing immunogenicity.
  • Efficient and safe delivery of mRNA into target cells is a critical bottleneck due to its molecular size and electronegativity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically analyze peptide-based systems for mRNA delivery.
  • To explore construction strategies and mechanisms of action for peptide mRNA carriers.
  • To identify limitations and challenges in the application of peptide carriers for mRNA drug development.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on peptide-based mRNA delivery systems.
  • Analysis of nanocarrier strategies, focusing on peptides.
  • Examination of cell permeability, biocompatibility, and preparation ease of peptide carriers.

Main Results:

  • Peptides exhibit high cell membrane permeability and good biocompatibility, making them promising mRNA carriers.
  • Various peptide-based strategies are being explored for constructing effective mRNA delivery systems.
  • Challenges remain in optimizing peptide carrier design for efficient and safe mRNA delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Peptide carriers present a viable strategy for overcoming current mRNA delivery challenges.
  • Further research and optimization of peptide carriers are crucial for advancing mRNA-based therapeutics.
  • This review aims to guide the design and application of peptide carriers in future mRNA drug development.