Lipid nanoparticle–mRNA formulations have entered the clinic as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, marking an important milestone for mRNA therapeutics. This Review discusses lipid nanoparticle design for mRNA delivery, highlighting key points for clinical translation and preclinical studies of lipid nanoparticle–mRNA therapeutics for various diseases.
- Xucheng Hou
- Tal Zaks
- Yizhou Dong