Lipid OC7, as described in the patent WO2022207938A1, is a novel ionizable lipid that serves as the core functional component of the saNppa-LNP delivery system. Its key innovation lies in its unique biodegradable structure featuring an internal ester bond. Under typical physiological conditions, this bond hydrolyzes, triggering a charge shift from a cationic form that complexes nucleic acids to a zwitterionic form that releases them. This property is central to its role in enabling long-acting self-amplifying RNA (saRNA) therapies. Specifically, OC7 facilitates immune stealth by mitigating early interferon responses, supports sustained and efficient intracellular replication of saRNA even at low doses, and enables therapeutic protein expression that persists for over 28 days from a single administration. This combination of efficient delivery, controlled release, and extended duration of action makes OC7-based LNPs a promising platform for long-term treatments, such as for myocardial infarction, as demonstrated in the referenced research.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.