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SIGNATURE WORK
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2023

Synergism between mRNA and siRNA Therapeutics

Name

Jingsong Shan

Major

Molecular Bioscience / Cell and Molecular Biology

Class

2023

About

Jingsong Shan, undergraduate student majoring in molecular bioscience with cell and molecular biology track.

Signature Work Project Overview

Because of their high efficiency, rapid development, low-cost production, and safe administration, mRNA vaccines are an ideal alternative to traditional vaccine methods. Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought mRNA technology into the limelight. Messenger RNA technology is revolutionizing the field of vaccines and precision medicine. However, mRNA therapeutics still have many concerns: their persistence, efficacy, and cytotoxicity are uncontrollable to some extent. However, the technology behind messenger RNA still has a lot of issues. Fortunately, RNAi, a crucial RNA technology that can precisely inhibit gene expression, may assist in resolving this problem. To help overcome this challenge, we employed the method based on co-transfecting mRNA and siRNA, where siRNA can help regulate the signal pathway related to mRNA expression and immune response. At present, the co-transfection techniques are optimized to maximize the transfection efficiency and minimize the cytotoxicity. Moreover, I screened out the gene candidates that can help regulate the efficiency of mRNA transfection in vitro. This project will provide new guidance for the development of mRNA therapeutics.

Signature Work Presentation Video