LNPs consist of ionizable lipids, which are critical for encapsulating RNA and enabling cellular uptake. Helper lipids contribute to the structural integrity and fusion with cell membranes.

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Disrupted lipid metabolism in the central nervous system triggers α-Syn aggregation, ferroptosis, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation. All of these contribute to the onset and progression ...

Lipid bilayers in mammalian membranes can have a more asymmetric composition than previously thought, new research shows. This lipid abundance asymmetry is enabled by the unique properties of ...

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