A Cryoprotectant‐Compatible Nanoporous Platform for Stable and Scalable Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals
CRISPR-Cas9 ribonucleoproteins (RNPs) represent a promising class of biopharmaceuticals for treating genetic and complex diseases. However, their clinical translation is limited by instability during storage and delivery. Lyophilization offers a potential solution, though conventional approaches often compromise structural integrity and bioactivity under non-cryogenic conditions. Here, we have developed a nanostructured delivery platform, designated Nano Banker & Blowball (NB<sup>2</sup>), which features a blowball-like architecture and tunable nanoscale pores. These pores are designed to protect RNPs and enable controlled release. The freeze-dried formulation (FNB<sup>2</sup>) integrates optimized cryoprotectants and a surface-engineered nanoparticle design, preserving morphology and function without excessive excipients. FNB<sup>2</sup> exhibits rapid rehydration and retains ∼70% of gene editing activity post-lyophilization, enabling robust functional gene editing in vitro and in vivo. It also maintains long-term stability and supports efficient cellular uptake, enabling administration via multiple routes. FNB<sup>2</sup> represents a scalable and robust platform for genetic therapeutics, vaccines, and biologics, particularly well-suited for resource-limited and emergency medical applications.
Authors
- Jooyeun Chong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0260-1048)
- Nan‐Ee Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1284-2964)
- Sian Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7019-5139)
- Jiheong Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8230-4520)
- Hyojin Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2945-4415)
- Min‐Gyeong Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5313-9872)
- Jahyun Koo
- Kayeong Lim
- Seongchan Kim
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Gyeongsang National University (KR)
- Korea University (KR)
- Bio-Medical Science (South Korea) (KR)
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KR)
- Sungkyunkwan University (KR)
- Korea University of Science and Technology (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Materials
- Published
- 2026-03-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202510532
- Primary Topic
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00