Trends in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Dec 2024)

mRNA Vaccines Beyond COVID-19: Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers

  • Walid Mohammad,
  • Ahmad Al Sayeh

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5238/tpb.2024.153196.1020
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 2

Abstract

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The rapid development and deployment of mRNA vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic marked a pivotal moment in medical science, showcasing the technologys potential beyond its initial applications. As researchers delve deeper into the versatility of mRNA platforms, the prospect of broadening their use to address a myriad of health challenges is becoming increasingly plausible. This exploration is not merely a theoretical pursuit; it encompasses a wide spectrum of infectious diseases and personalized medicine, including oncology and chronic infections such as HIV and tuberculosis. The inherent adaptability of mRNA technology, characterized by its quick customization in response to emerging pathogens, positions it as a front-line defense in future pandemics and a powerful tool for customized cancer immunotherapy. As such, the trajectory of mRNA vaccine development holds promising implications for transforming therapeutic strategies across various medical domains.

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