Lipid nanoparticle shape and morphology determine the magnitude and duration of mRNA transfection
Sara Elsafy, Martin Dulle, Saba Shahzad, Thomas Hammoor, Marek Weiler, Ben Peacock, Joseph Brealey, Josbert M. Metselaar, Twan Lammers, Alexandros Marios Sofias
This study shows that LNP shape and morphology affect mRNA transfection efficiency and duration, with non-spherical LNPs showing higher expression despite similar uptake to spherical ones.
bioRxiv · Oct 22, 2026 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology