[50] Additional Concepts

Question 1

What is mRNA Technology?

Answer 1

Uses synthetic mRNA to instruct cells to produce specific proteins.

Question 2

What are the advantages of Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs)?

Answer 2

• Cost-effectiveness
• Reduced risk
• Avoidance of external cell modification

Question 3

What are Cardiac Fibroblasts?

Answer 3

Specialized cells responsible for structural integrity of the heart; their activation can lead to fibrosis.

Question 4

What is the significance of Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) in the study?

Answer 4

Used as a marker to identify activated fibroblasts; targeted by CAR.