CAR IVT circRNA Products

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Developing effective non-viral cell therapies often confronts challenges such as transient transgene expression, complex viral manufacturing, and on-target/off-tumor toxicity in solid tumors. Creative Biolabs' CAR IVT circRNA platform is engineered to overcome these limitations by delivering durable, high-level CAR expression through a covalently closed RNA structure resistant to degradation. We offer an end-to-end service, from sequence design and proprietary scarless circularization to LNP formulation and functional validation, all supported by rigorous quality control. This integrated approach provides clients with a clinically translatable, target-agnostic solution that combines the safety of RNA with the persistence of viral systems, accelerating the path from discovery to development.

Introduction

Conventional CAR-T therapies face manufacturing and safety hurdles. Circular RNA (circRNA) offers a transient, non-viral alternative with superior stability. This study demonstrates that electroporation of anti-DLL3 CAR circRNA into primary T cells generates highly potent effectors. These circRNA CAR-T cells exhibit enhanced cytotoxicity and achieve complete tumor eradication in SCLC models, outperforming mRNA-based counterparts and validating this platform for advanced cell therapies.

Development of a circular RNA-based CAR-T therapy against DLL3 in SCLC. (OA Literature) Fig.1 Circular RNA as a non-viral platform for DLL3-specific CAR-T cells in SCLC.1

CAR IVT circRNA Products at Creative Biolabs

As a premier partner in advanced cell therapy development, Creative Biolabs offers an integrated, end-to-end platform for converting conventional mRNA or viral vector designs into highly stable circular RNA therapeutics. We deliver sequence-engineered, chromatography-purified circRNA constructs pre-formulated in cell-selective lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), optimized for direct functional evaluation in both cellular and animal models. Our proprietary system is engineered to address the intrinsic instability of linear RNA, enabling sustained transgene expression critical for overcoming the persistence barriers in solid tumor immunotherapy.

Technical Information

  • Core Molecular Structure: Our circRNA features a covalently closed circular topology, conferring exceptional nuclease resistance and intracellular stability far superior to traditional linear mRNA.
  • Optimized LNP Formulation: The circRNA is encapsulated in uniform LNPs (PDI<0.2) with high encapsulation efficiency (>85%), tuned for targeted delivery and stability.
  • Rigorous QC & Stability: Each batch undergoes stringent quality control for circularization efficiency, integrity, and low endotoxin levels, with formulations stable at -80°C for extended periods.
  • Validated Functional Output: Our platform achieves substantially elevated and prolonged CAR expression levels versus linear mRNA, a functional advantage consistently validated through iterative potency assays.

Our Service Process

Our proprietary CAR IVT circRNA platform unites advanced sequence engineering, high-fidelity synthesis, and stringent functional assessment to generate high-potency, non-viral T cell therapies with durable activity.

Required Starting Materials:

  • Supplied Information: Target antigen sequence (e.g., scFv), desired CAR structure (e.g., co-stimulatory domains), and specific requirements.

Key Steps:

Workflow of CAR IVT circRNA at Creative Biolabs. (Creative Biolabs Original)

Final Deliverables:

  • CAR circRNA-LNP Product.
  • Consolidated Analytical & Functional Dataset.

Key Advantages

  • Codon Customization: We perform cell-type-specific codon optimization to maximize translational efficiency and protein output in your target therapeutic cells.
  • Stability & Quality Assurance: We guarantee circRNA integrity through stringent aseptic production controls and analytical validation, ensuring constructs meet predefined stability and purity specifications.
  • Scalable & Targeted LNP Production: We offer flexible LNP manufacturing tailored for tissue-specific delivery, advancing beyond standard encapsulation to support clinical translation.

FAQ

How does circRNA compare to Lentivirus for CAR-T cell engineering?

Unlike lentiviral vectors, which integrate semi-randomly into the host genome and carry a theoretical risk of insertional mutagenesis, circRNA operates through a non-integrating, episomal mechanism. Its covalently closed, continuous structure confers exceptional resistance to exonuclease degradation, enabling viral vector-like durability of transgene expression without the associated genomic alteration risks. This makes it a favorable platform for applications requiring high safety profiles and sustained, but not permanent, expression.

Is the circularization process truly "scarless"?

Yes. Our proprietary circularization methodology utilizes a precise enzymatic ligation system. This process cleanly removes all exogenous scaffolding or splicing sequences, resulting in a seamless "scarless" junction within the final circRNA product. This junction is designed to be non-immunogenic and does not interfere with the open reading frame, ensuring the translation of an accurate, full-length functional protein, a critical factor for therapeutic efficacy and safety.

Why Choose Us?

We offer a precision non-viral CAR-T platform that uniquely solves the core challenge of solid tumors: achieving durable and safe anti-tumor activity. Our patented IVT circRNA technology combines the high, sustained expression needed for efficacy with intelligent miRNA-sensing circuits for enhanced safety. Backed by peer-reviewed data, our platform is engineered to deliver the functional persistence required for clinical impact.

Related Services

To accelerate the development and manufacturing of next-generation cell therapies, we offer a fully integrated suite of in vitro transcription materials and solutions. Our CAR IVT products series encompasses the entire workflow from gene cloning to final delivery, delivering high-quality, highly flexible, and extensively customizable core reagents. In addition to our CAR IVT circRNA products, we also offer a complementary suite including CAR IVT Plasmid Products, CAR IVT mRNA Products, and CAR IVT LNP Products, providing comprehensive support for diverse research, development, and manufacturing requirements across all stages.

How to contact us?

To advance your CAR-T development program, our proprietary IVT circRNA platform offers a precise and potent solution. It is engineered to deliver durable, high-level transgene expression while maintaining an enhanced safety profile through its non-viral, non-integrating mechanism. Our dedicated team of PhD scientists collaborates closely with you to tailor constructs and optimize delivery strategies that directly align with your specific antigen target and accelerate your critical preclinical milestones. Connect us to discuss your project timeline and therapeutic objectives.

Reference

  1. Cai, Jingsheng et al. "Engineered circular RNA-based DLL3-targeted CAR-T therapy for small cell lung cancer." Experimental hematology & oncology vol. 14,1 35. Distributed under Open Access License CC BY 4.0, without modification. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40164-025-00625-8.
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