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Ionizable lipids / ARV-T1
ARV-T1 chemical structure
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ARV-T1

Pack size & price

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Supporting components
DSPC DC57005 · 100 mg+Cholesterol DCD-041 · 100 mg+DMG-PEG2000 DC40169 · 100 mg

Components are supplied separately; this is not a premixed LNP. RNA/cargo, buffer and formulation service are not included.

Total$700
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Ships from ShanghaiIce-pack transportPure lipid recommended
Product overview

Description & Application

ARV-T1 is an ionizable lipid investigated for intramuscular mRNA delivery. Its research LNP formulation showed prolonged reporter expression and enhanced antibody responses relative to the study SM-102 comparator, with supporting cell-viability and short-term mouse tolerability data.

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Literature evidence · DC67567

Formulation & Performance

Reporter kinetics, vaccine antibody responses, storage stability and tolerability are separate evidence endpoints.

Reported performance refers to the complete research formulation and the stated experimental model.

Formulation components and molecular-weight conversion

ComponentDC Chemicals productMolecular weightMolar ratioMass at 1 µmol total lipid (mg)
ARV-T1DC67567910.51500.455255
DSPCDC57005790.15100.079015
CholesterolDCD-041386.6538.50.148860
DMG-PEG2000DC4016925071.50.037605

ARV-T1/DSPC/cholesterol/DMG-PEG2000 = 50:10:38.5:1.5 mol%; reported N/P = 4. Source: Methods, LNP formulation. DMG-PEG2000 uses 2507 for calculated component masses. A lipid:RNA mass ratio is not inferred from N/P.

Component mass calculator

Prefilled proportions follow the source specified above. Molecular weights and ratios are editable. Results are calculated, not measured study data. No N/P or RNA dose is inferred.

ComponentMWMolar ratioMass (mg)Mass %
ARV-T1——
DSPC——
Cholesterol——
DMG-PEG2000——

Particle properties

Experiment / parameterStudy conditionsResult / interpretation
Apparent pKaTNS assay on LNPs without encapsulated mRNA; Fig. 2F6.73; this is a formulation-dependent measurement, not an isolated-molecule pKa.
Hydrodynamic sizeFig. 2 and DiscussionApproximately 80 nm for ARV-T1 versus 90 nm for the SM-102 comparator.
EncapsulationFig. 2Both formulations exceeded 90% RNA encapsulation.
Dispersity and surface potentialFig. 2ARV-T1 showed lower PDI and greater absolute zeta potential than the comparator; the text describes magnitudes of approximately 10 versus 5 mV.

Cellular expression and viability

Experiment / parameterStudy conditionsResult / interpretation
Protein expressionHEK293T cell experiments; Fig. 3ARV-T1 LNPs produced higher antigen expression than the matched SM-102 formulation. No fold change is inferred from chart heights.
Cell viabilityHEK293T and Huh7; 48 h; Fig. 7ANo significant reduction was reported across most tested concentrations; a high-concentration effect was observed in Huh7 at 125 µM.

Intramuscular reporter kinetics

Experiment / parameterStudy conditionsResult / interpretation
Study conditionsBALB/c mice, n = 6; 1 µg luciferase mRNA IMLuminescence assessed at 6, 24, 48 and 72 h (Fig. 5).
ARV-T1 expressionPeak at 24 hApproximately 50% of peak signal remained at 72 h.
SM-102 comparatorPeak at 6 hSignal declined rapidly and was barely detectable at 72 h in this experiment.

Antibody responses

Experiment / parameterStudy conditionsResult / interpretation
Prime/boost studyMouse immunization on days 1 and 21; readouts days 14 and 35; Fig. 6The authors report >10-fold higher potency for antigen-binding and neutralizing-antibody responses compared with the study SM-102 formulation.
Dose-response interpretationLow-dose vaccine comparisonsAntibody potency is not a measure of tenfold higher transfection in every tissue, and is not a human vaccine efficacy estimate.

Storage and in vivo tolerability

Experiment / parameterStudy conditionsResult / interpretation
Frozen storage12 weeks at −20°C versus −80°C; Fig. 4CCellular protein expression was similar, although PDI increased at −20°C.
Refrigerated storage12 weeks at 4°C; Fig. 4CApproximately 50% fewer antigen-positive cells and 66% lower median fluorescence than the frozen groups.
Repeated IM administrationTwo doses separated by three weeks; Fig. 7Blood chemistry one day after the last dose and tissue histology two weeks later showed no reported abnormal changes; body weight was not significantly altered.
ScopeStudy formulation and observation windowsThe study does not establish human, chronic or unrestricted-dose safety. Storage findings do not define the isolated reagent shelf life.

Original study figures

Cell expression, storage, mouse expression and tolerability: Figures 3–7 — Original source figures.

References and source locations

  1. Jeon JH, et al. Lipid Nanoparticles Formulated with a Novel Cholesterol-Tailed Ionizable Lipid Markedly Increase mRNA Delivery Both in vitro and in vivo. International Journal of Nanomedicine 20, 9389–9405 (2025). DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S527822.
  2. Full text: formulation Methods and Figures 2–7.
CAS No.Not available
Chemical NameARV-T1
SynonymsARVT1, ARV T1
SMILESCCCCCCCCC(CCCCCC)OC(=O)CCCCCCN(CCCCO)CCCCCC(=O)O[C@H]1CC[C@@]2(C)C(=CC[C@@H]3[C@@H]2CC[C@@]2(C)[C@H]3CC[C@@H]2[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)C1
FormulaC59H107NO5
M.Wt910.51
Purity>95% by ELSD-HPLC
StoragePure form: −20 °C, 1 year; In solvent: −80 °C, 6 months; −20 °C, 1 month. Sealed and protected from light.
Shipping conditionShips from Shanghai. Pure lipid is stable during ice-pack transport.
Publication
  1. Jeon JH, et al. Lipid Nanoparticles Formulated with a Novel Cholesterol-Tailed Ionizable Lipid Markedly Increase mRNA Delivery Both in vitro and in vivo. International Journal of Nanomedicine 20, 9389–9405 (2025). DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S527822.
  2. Full text: formulation Methods and Figures 2–7.
Laboratory planning

Solution Calculators

The product molecular weight is prefilled when available and remains editable. Confirm solvent compatibility and solubility before preparation.

N/P 4 is reported directly and is not converted into a mass ratio.

Mass = concentration × volume × molecular weight
Enter any three values to calculate the fourth.
C₁V₁ = C₂V₂
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Preparing stock solutions

Quick preparation table

Solvent volumes update from the molecular weight above.

Mass1 mM5 mM10 mM
10 mg10.9829 mL2.1966 mL1.0983 mL
25 mg27.4571 mL5.4914 mL2.7457 mL
50 mg54.9143 mL10.9829 mL5.4914 mL
100 mg109.8286 mL21.9657 mL10.9829 mL
250 mg274.5714 mL54.9143 mL27.4571 mL

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Handling guidance

Shipping, storage and sampling

How is the lipid shipped, and how should I store it?
We generally ship the neat (undissolved) lipid compound rather than an ethanol solution. The neat lipid is stable during transport with ice packs, and shipments originate from Shanghai. Pure form: store at −20 °C for up to 1 year. In solvent: store at −80 °C for up to 6 months or at −20 °C for up to 1 month. Keep sealed and protected from light. Avoid repeated thaw cycles for best results.
Pure lipid or solution — which should I choose?
Pure lipid is generally more stable during shipping and storage, so we usually recommend the pure form. A solution in ethanol or chloroform can be supplied when required by your workflow. Tell us the intended application, solvent and target concentration so the most suitable format can be confirmed.
How should I measure a small amount of oily or viscous lipid?
Ionizable lipids are often oily liquids or viscous semisolids, so material can be lost during repeated weighing or transfer. For a small pack, dissolve the entire quantity and aliquot it volumetrically. For example, add 1 mL ethanol to 25 mg lipid to prepare a 25 mg/mL stock, then use a pipette to withdraw the required amount. For quantities above 100 mg, direct weighing with an analytical balance may be more practical. Always confirm solvent compatibility and solubility first.
Can you support formulation optimization and scale-up?
Yes. Share the RNA cargo, target tissue, administration route, formulation method and assay plan. Our team can discuss starting molar ratios, N/P ratio and scale-up requirements for research workflows.