Arbutus Biopharma. has filed a patent for stable lipid particles with a non-lamellar structure containing therapeutic agents, specifically nucleic acid-lipid particles (SNALP). The invention focuses on methods of making and delivering these particles. GlobalData’s report on Arbutus Biopharma gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Lipid particles for stable delivery of therapeutic agents
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240035030A1) describes a composition comprising nucleic acid-lipid particles, with each particle containing a nucleic acid, a cationic lipid with diastereomers, a non-cationic lipid, and a conjugated lipid that prevents particle aggregation. The majority of these particles are electron-dense, with specific details provided for the composition, including the type of nucleic acid (RNA or mRNA), the structure of the cationic lipid, and the presence of a polyethyleneglycol (PEG)-lipid conjugate to inhibit aggregation.
Furthermore, the patent application outlines various aspects of the composition, such as the structure of the electron-dense particles, the encapsulation of nucleic acid within the particles, the size range of the particles, and the lipid:nucleic acid ratio. Additionally, the application includes claims related to the pharmaceutical composition containing the described particles and a method for introducing a therapeutic agent into a cell or for in vivo delivery of a therapeutic agent by administering the composition to a mammal. These claims highlight the potential applications of the composition in the field of medicine for targeted delivery of therapeutic agents.
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