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Polymer-LNP for enhanced delivery of nucleic acids
Tiny particles made of fat are an established system for delivering nucleic acids into cells to perform gene therapy. We have developed a new polymer that can be incorporated into fat particles to improve the nucleic acid delivery efficiency. Using this polymer and others with a similar structure, we will engineer a library of fat particles made with different combinations of fats and polymers. We will study how compatible each polymer is with fats, their mechanism for increasing nucleic acid delivery, and their performance (efficacy and side effects) in small animals. Results from this research will help us develop a better delivery system for nucleic acids for improved gene therapy for many diseases.
Faculty Supervisor:
Shyh-Dar Li
Student:
Partner:
NanoStar Pharmaceuticals
Discipline:
Life Sciences
Sector:
Professional, scientific and technical services
University:
The University of British Columbia
Program:
Accelerate
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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.