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Custom mRNA IVT Synthesis Services

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Introduction

mRNA therapeutics are reshaping medicine, offering a fast, versatile way to develop vaccines and drugs. Usually made via scalable In Vitro Transcription (IVT, cell-free DNA-to-mRNA conversion), IVT can produce impurities like dsRNA that trigger strong innate immune responses—reducing these contaminants is key to clinical safety/efficacy and central to our services.

Our Custom mRNA IVT Synthesis Services tackle next-gen RNA therapeutic challenges. With advanced molecular engineering and a high-fidelity platform, they overcome immunogenicity bottlenecks, speed up clinic access, and deliver end-to-end production (sequence design to purified drug substance) with high yield, stability, minimal immunogenicity, and regulatory-ready analytical data.

Custom mRNA IVT Synthesis Services

In Vitro Transcription (IVT) synthesis, which is centered on simulating the in vivo transcription process, generates mRNA using DNA as a template in a cell-free in vitro system. It is the mainstream technology for producing long-chain mRNA (typically > 300 nucleotides) at present. With a wide range of applicable scenarios, it can be used for the synthesis of most linear mRNA and circular mRNA precursors, and enables large-scale production from milligram to gram levels, meeting the R&D and clinical needs of vaccines and therapeutic mRNA. The key advantages of this technology include the ability to synthesize longer mRNA sequences (up to over 10kb in length), the flexibility to introduce nucleotide modifications such as pseudouridine and N6-methyladenosine to reduce immunogenicity, as well as high yield and relatively controllable cost.

The five key domains of IVT mRNA and their function. (OA Literature)Fig.1 The five key structural components of IVT mRNA: 5 'terminal cap, lateral 5' and 3 'untranslated regions (UTR), open reading frame (ORF), and poly(A) tail.1,3

Custom saRNA Synthesis is the tailored production of short activating RNAs (saRNAs) with personalized designs (e.g., sequence optimization) to meet specific needs for targeted gene activation.

Core Raw Materials and Reagents

Category Specific Reagents/Raw Materials
Basic Synthetic Raw Materials Nucleotide Substrates (NTPs)
  • Natural NTPs: ATP, UTP, CTP, GTP
  • Modified NTPs: ψUTP, m6ATP, etc.
DNA Template
  • Conventional Types: Linearized plasmid DNA, PCR-amplified linear DNA fragments (containing promoters such as T7/T3/SP6, target mRNA coding sequence, terminator)
  • - For Circular mRNA Precursors: Additional cyclization-related sequences
Key Reagents for Enzymatic Reactions
  • RNA Polymerase: Matches the promoter of the DNA template, with high activity and fidelity.
  • Reaction Buffer: Contains Tris-HCl, Mg2+, DTT; formula customized according to enzyme characteristics
  • RNase Inhibitor: Inhibits residual RNase in the system to avoid mRNA degradation during synthesis.
Maturation Modification Reagents for Linear mRNA Capping-Related Reagents
  • Cap Precursors: m7GpppG, ARCA cap analogs
  • Capping Enzymes: Vaccinia virus capping enzyme
  • Co-Transcriptional Capping: Cap analogs are directly added to IVT reactions for simultaneous synthesis of capped mRNA
Polyadenylation-Related Reagents
  • Enzymatic Polyadenylation: Poly(A) Polymerase (PAP) and ATP.
  • Co-Transcriptional Polyadenylation: DNA template containing Poly(A) sequence.
Product Purification Reagents
  • Nucleases: DNase I, RNase III.
  • Purification Resins/Columns: Oligo(dT) columns, ion exchange columns, silica columns.
  • Elution and Precipitation Reagents: RNase-Free Water, Isopropanol/Ethanol, Glycogen.
Auxiliary Reagents for Quality Control
  • Gel Electrophoresis Reagents: Agarose/Polyacrylamide Gel, Nucleic Acid Stains, RNA Molecular Weight Markers.
  • Concentration Detection Reagents: Quartz Cuvettes, Fluorometric Quantitation Kits.

Advantages

Our services offer a distinct advantage over traditional methods by providing comprehensive control over every step of the IVT process. We specialize in eliminating the most problematic contaminants, such as dsRNA and abortive transcripts, through advanced purification and in-process analytics like AEX HPLC. This ensures that the final product not only meets but exceeds regulatory standards for safety and purity. Our expertise in sequence and structural optimization further enhances the stability and therapeutic potency of your mRNA.

Workflow

Required Starting Materials

  • To start a project, clients usually provide a target sequence (DNA/protein sequence), a plasmid with the gene of interest, and specific modification needs (e.g., modified bases, 5'/3' UTRs, Poly(A) tail length). We also accept full-stack optimization requests, where our team designs effective sequences from scratch based on therapeutic applications.
Consultation & Design
Sequence Optimization

Project Consultation & Template Design

  • We first consult in detail to understand project goals, then design and synthesize a high-fidelity DNA template (with codon optimization and key regulatory elements for better expression/stability). The template is rigorously purified to remove contaminants that cause truncated transcripts.

High-Fidelity IVT Synthesis

  • We conduct IVT using highly purified RNA polymerase and controlled buffers. Advanced capping ensures high Cap 1 structure ratios; nucleoside modifications are added to suppress innate immune response and enhance translation.
Chemical Modifications
Synthesis & Purification

Advanced Purification

  • Raw IVT mixtures contain mRNA, template DNA, unreacted NTPs, enzymes, and dsRNA. We use multi-step purification (TFF and AEX HPLC/RP HPLC) to remove impurities, with optimization for maximum dsRNA and abortive transcript removal.

Final Quality Control (QC)

  • Purified mRNA undergoes strict tests: identity via sequencing/structural analysis, integrity/size via CE, and purity quantification via AEX HPLC.
Quality Control & Validation
Delivery & Support

Final Deliverables

  • You receive purified mRNA drug substance, a comprehensive QC report (integrity, purity, concentration), and a data summary of IVT/purification.

Estimated Timeframe

  • Typically, 6-10 weeks, depending on project complexity, mRNA length, and optimization/purification requirements.
Quality Control & Validation

What We Can Offer

We at Creative Biolabs are committed to providing a fully customized, start-to-finish solution for your mRNA needs, ensuring a product that is perfectly tailored to your project. Our dedication to quality and scalability means we can be your partner from initial discovery all the way to large-scale clinical manufacturing.

One-Stop Synthesis Service
From laboratory scale to pilot scale to full-scale manufacturing, we offer a seamless, one-stop solution for your entire project lifecycle.

Customized Process Development
Our team develops efficient, customized upstream and downstream processes to meet your specific requirements.

Scalable Production
With our large-scale synthesis capabilities and industrial-grade equipment, we can deliver a total production capacity of over 100,000 liters.

GMP-Certified Production
We adhere to the highest standards of quality, with a well-established quality system based on Quality-by-Design (QbD) and process analytical techniques (PAT), and strict GMP-certified synthesis.

Flexible Synthesis Modes
We can run the synthesis process in batch, fed-batch, or continuous modes, optimizing the conditions to maximize your yield.

Advanced QC Tools
Our high-standard quality control tools are designed to quantify and evaluate product quality, ensuring you receive a product of unmatched purity and integrity.

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Case Study

CGE-UV

CGE-UV electropherograms of isolated poly(A) tails obtained from different mRNA constructs with poly(A)120 spikes. (OA Literature)Fig.2 By adding synthetic poly(A) length markers to the samples, the distribution and length of poly(A) tails can be determined using CGE-UV.2,3

SEC-UV and MS

SEC-UV and mass spectrometry images of mRNA. (OA Literature)Fig.3 The mRNA-related spectra obtained using ultra-large aperture chromatographic columns and mass spectrometry indicate the number of nucleotides and the percentages of monomers, dimers, and trimers.2,3

Customer Reviews

  • "Using Creative Biolabs' Custom mRNA IVT Synthesis Services in our research has significantly improved the yield and purity of our mRNA constructs. The reduction in dsRNA impurities has been critical for the success of our cell transfection experiments."

    — 2024, Ahmad Johnson.

  • "The quality control reports provided by Creative Biolabs are incredibly detailed. We were able to save significant time and resources by relying on their AEX HPLC data, which confirmed the complete removal of unincorporated NTPs and other impurities. It's a key advantage over our in-house methods."

    — 2025, Carlos Garcia.

  • "The team at Creative Biolabs worked closely with us to optimize our mRNA for a novel gene therapy application. Their expertise in implementing Cap 1 structures made all the difference, and we've seen a noticeable improvement in our downstream translation assays compared to products capped with simpler methods."

    — 2025, Mary Bennett.

FAQs

Q: What is the main benefit of using your custom services over a standard IVT kit?

A: While kits are a great starting point for research, they often produce a mixture of full-length mRNA and immunogenic impurities like dsRNA. Our custom services go far beyond simple synthesis by providing a multi-step purification process and analytical QC that delivers a therapeutic-grade product with minimal contaminants, which is essential for preclinical and clinical applications.

Q: Can you help me optimize my mRNA sequence for better protein expression?

A: Absolutely. We offer comprehensive design and optimization services that include codon optimization to increase translation efficiency, as well as the design of UTRs and the Poly(A) tail to improve mRNA stability and half-life. Our experts can collaborate with you to engineer a sequence that is optimized for your specific application.

Q: Is your process scalable for large-scale manufacturing?

A: Yes, our platform is designed for scalability. We use industry-standard purification techniques and process controls that are fully compatible with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards. We can take your project from the research and development stage all the way to large-scale clinical and commercial manufacturing.

Q: How do I know the final product is pure and intact?

A: We provide a comprehensive analytical QC report with every deliverable. We use a combination of techniques, including Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) to confirm the integrity of the full-length mRNA transcript and Anion Exchange HPLC (AEX HPLC) to quantify purity by separating and measuring the mRNA product from all other contaminants.

To learn more about how our Custom mRNA IVT Synthesis Services can accelerate your therapeutic development, please reach out to our team of experts. We are ready to discuss your specific project needs and provide a tailored solution.

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References

  1. Zhang, Jingjing, et al. "Recent advances and innovations in the preparation and purification of in vitro-transcribed-mRNA-based molecules." Pharmaceutics 15.9 (2023): 2182. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics15092182.
  2. Camperi, Julien, et al. "Current Analytical Strategies for mRNA-Based Therapeutics." Molecules 30.7 (2025): 1629. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30071629.
  3. Distributed under Open Access license CC BY 4.0, without modification.
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