LNP Starter Kit

LIPID NANOPARTICLE (LNP) STARTER KITS FOR EFFECTIVE mRNA FORMULATION

Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Starter Kits are important for effective mRNA formulation in the development of mRNA-based therapeutics such as mRNA vaccines or gene therapies. The starter kits provide researchers and developers with the essential components needed to create and optimize their own LNPs for mRNA delivery.

The benefits of CordenPharma’s LNP starter kits include:

  • >> Customization & Optimization LNP starter kits offer flexibility for researchers to customize and optimize the lipid composition and formulation parameters according to the specific requirements of their mRNA-based therapeutic. CordenPharma’s lipids are of high purity, and will be available at larger scale once your program progresses through clinical phases.
  • >> Research & Development LNP starter kits enable researchers to experiment with various lipid components and ratios, helping them understand how different formulations affect LNP stability, biodistribution, cellular uptake, and gene expression.
  • >> Tailored Therapeutic Applications Different therapeutic applications may require specific LNP formulations. Starter kits enable the development of LNPs tailored for different target cells, tissues, and therapeutic objectives.
  • >> Iterative Improvement Starter kits facilitate iterative optimization, enabling researchers to refine LNP formulations over time for improved delivery efficiency, stability, and safety.
  • >> Rapid Prototyping Researchers can rapidly prototype LNPs using starter kits to test hypotheses while being more cost-effective in gathering initial data before committing to larger scale production.

It is important to note that while LNP starter kits provide valuable tools, working with LNPs and mRNA formulations requires specialized knowledge and expertise. Safety, stability, and efficacy considerations are crucial, and regulatory standards must be met for clinical applications. Therefore, researchers often collaborate with CordenPharma’s experts to ensure the successful development of their mRNA-based therapeutics.


Flat Price for each kit: $785


Lipid Name Molar Ratio [%] Quantity
LNP Starter Kit #1
ALC-0315 46.3 67 mg
DSPC 9.4 14 mg
BotaniChol® (Cholesterol from plant origin) 42.7 31 mg
ALC-0159 1.6 7 mg
LNP Starter Kit #2 
DOTAP 50 65 mg
DSPC 10 15 mg
BotaniChol® (Cholesterol from plant origin) 38.5 28 mg
mPEG-2000-DSPE, Na 1.5 8 mg
LNP Starter Kit #3
DODMA 50 70 mg
DSPC 10 15 mg
BotaniChol® (Cholesterol from plant origin) 38.5 28 mg
mPEG-2000-DSPE, Na 1.5 8 mg
LNP Starter Kit #4
C12-200 50 107 mg
DSPC 10 15 mg
BotaniChol® (Cholesterol from plant origin) 38.5 28 mg
MPEG-2000-DMG 1.5 8 mg
LNP Starter Kit #5
C12-200 50 107 mg
DSPC 10 15 mg
DC-Cholesterol 38.5 39 mg
mPEG-2000-DSPE, Na 1.5 8 mg
LNP Starter Kit #6
cKK-E12 50 93 mg
DSPC 10 15 mg
BotaniChol® (Cholesterol from plant origin) 38.5 28 mg
mPEG-2000-DSPE, Na 1.5 8 mg
LNP Starter Kit #7
C12-200 50 107 mg
DOPC 10 15 mg
BotaniChol® (Cholesterol from plant origin) 38.5 28 mg
mPEG-2000-DSPE, Na 1.5 8 mg
LNP Starter Kit #8
DODMA 50 70 mg
DOPC 10 15 mg
BotaniChol® (Cholesterol from plant origin) 38.5 28 mg
mPEG-2000-DSPE, Na 1.5 8 mg
LNP Starter Kit #9
C12-200 50 107 mg
DSPC 10 15 mg
BotaniChol® (Cholesterol from plant origin) 38.5 28 mg
mPEG-2000-DSPE, Na 1.5 8 mg
LNP Starter Kit #10
SM-102 50 67 mg
DSPC 10 15 mg
BotaniChol® (Cholesterol from plant origin) 38.5 28 mg
MPEG-2000-DMG 1.5 8 mg

For more information on ordering many of the lipids above individually in larger quantities, click here to view our Standard Lipid Catalog