A Novel Synthetic Self-amplifying RNA System and LNP delivery

The approval of messenger RNA (mRNA) based COVID-19 vaccines marked a pivotal scientific milestone, establishing mRNA as an innovative drug modality with immense therapeutic potential. However, due to their short half-life, linear mRNAs require a considerable amount to produce enough protein to induce a therapeutic effect. Conversely, self-amplifying RNA (saRNA) encodes a viral replicase alongside the target protein, facilitating continuous production of the desired protein. This makes saRNA a more advanced RNA therapy modality, due to its lower dosage requirements and ability to produce long-lasting effects.

In this webinar, learn more on:

How GenScript developed a Novel saRNA System.

How the alpha-virus-based saRNA platform shows potential as an efficient and durable tool for therapeutic and vaccine applications.

Comprehensive one-stop solution for self-amplifying RNA, including sequence design, saRNA synthesis & purification, and LNP encapsulation.

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Webinar Details

  • Date: 19th February 2025
  • Time: 1.30 PM SGT
  • Speaker:
Dr. Kangming Chen Dr. Kangming Chen

Head of mRNA & Plasmid Dept, GenScript

Dr. Kangming Chen is currently the head of mRNA & Plasmid Department in GenScript Biotech. He received a B.S. in Biological Science and a M.S. in Ecology from the Lanzhou University in 2005 and 2008 respectively. Then he began his Ph.D. in South Dakota State University where he studied molecular microbiology with his dissertation advisor Dr. Ruanbao Zhou. His dissertation research focused on Regulated Intramembrane Proteolysis in cyanobacteria. He received his Ph.D. in Biology & Microbiology in the summer 2014. Afterwards, Dr. Chen began working under the supervision of Dr. Philip Hardwidge at Kansas State University, where he researches how Citrobacter rodentium type III effector NleB affecting the interferon signaling pathway. In 2016, Dr. Chen joined GenScript as a senior scientist and researched on large genome fragment synthesis. In 2022, he became the leader of mRNA & Plasmid team focusing on Plasmid preparation, IVT mRNA synthesis and LNP delivery. So far, Dr. Chen has published more than 15 peer-reviewed papers including a recent (2023) co-authored Nature paper titled A Swapped genetic code blocks viral infections and gene transfer. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36922599/

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