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Engineered circular RNA compatible with complete nucleoside modification and rolling circle translation through a Cap-independent translation enhancer

Source: Nature - Biotechnology • Published: 29 Jun 2026, 00:00

Engineered circular RNA compatible with complete nucleoside modification and rolling circle translation through a Cap-independent translation enhancer

Circular RNA engineering research exploring scalable manufacturing, translation strategies, and preclinical therapeutic applications. Invites readers interested in RNA therapeutics and delivery innovation.

Key Takeaways
  • BBV cap-independent translation enhancer drove rolling-circle translation of nucleoside-modified circRNA
  • Developed PICC and RzL methods to generate scarless, RCT-enabled circRNA in vitro
  • Modified circRNA encoded GLP-1 and MOG peptides with therapeutic effects in mouse models
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