mRNA vaccines, popularized by COVID-19 vaccines like Pfizer-BioNTech, encode antigens to trigger immune responses. Their flexibility allows rapid development for diseases like influenza, Zika, and cancer. Lipid nanoparticles protect mRNA and enhance delivery to cells.
Challenges include storage requirements (e.g., ultra-cold temperatures) and scalability. Research focuses on thermostable formulations and applications in personalized cancer vaccines. mRNA technology also shows promise in protein replacement therapies.
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