Messenger RNA (mRNA) and small interfering RNA (siRNA) are essential components of the gene expression process. mRNA acts as a messenger that carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized. On the other hand, siRNA is involved in gene silencing, where it interferes with the expression of specific genes by guiding the degradation of target mRNA molecules. Design optimization is crucial for maximizing the efficacy and specificity of mRNA and siRNA therapies. Poorly designed molecules might lead to off-target effects, reduced stability, and inefficient delivery. Optimization ensures that the molecules are designed to target the intended gene with high precision, enhance stability in biological environments, and minimize adverse effects.
Careful selection of target genes is the initial step. Targets with critical roles in diseases are chosen to maximize therapeutic impact.
The mRNA or siRNA sequences are optimized for stability, avoiding immunogenic regions, and enhancing target specificity.
Incorporating chemical modifications into the mRNA or siRNA can improve stability, reduce immune responses, and enhance delivery efficiency.
Effective delivery systems, such as lipid nanoparticles or viral vectors, are utilized to ensure the successful transport of the therapeutic molecules into target cells.
Cancer Therapeutics
Optimized mRNA and siRNA designs can target oncogenes, halt tumor growth, and sensitize cancer cells to other treatments.
Genetic Disorders
Gene silencing through siRNA can be used to treat genetic disorders by reducing the expression of mutated genes.
Viral Infections
mRNA-based vaccines have gained immense attention, demonstrated by the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines. They instruct cells to produce viral antigens, triggering immune responses.
Creative Proteomics offers a comprehensive range of services for mRNA and siRNA design optimization.
We offer comprehensive secondary structure analysis of DNA and RNA drug molecules. We are able to predict and analyze secondary structures in mRNA and siRNA design sequences to predict possible base pairing and stability.
We provide accurate DNA and RNA sequence confirmation services, we are able to verify the nucleic acid sequence of designed mRNA and siRNA drugs to ensure that there are no sequence errors or mutations.
We provide quantitative analysis services to determine the concentration of mRNA and siRNA in client-provided samples, ensuring the precision and stability of drug formulations.
We provide particle size and aggregation characterization services for mRNA and siRNA drugs to better assist our clients in understanding the stability and aggregation of the drugs in question and to further optimize their delivery and distribution in vivo.
Creative Proteomics is at the forefront of this oligonucleotide characterization service. If you have any mRNA and siRNA design optimisation questions or service assistance, please feel free to contact us and our team of experts will be happy to assist you.