The failures were from the delivery mechanism, not the mRNA.
This one uses lipid nanoparticles to encapsulate the mRNA so that it can be delivered to the cytoplasm of the cells.
The problem is that the lipid capsids are impregnated with polyethylene glycol, and this appears to be provoking anaphylaxis in some cases. If anyone's reacting to anything, it's probably the PEG not the mRNA. mRNA is incredibly unstable outside cellular walls.
Yup. One possible outcome of receiving the vaccine is developing a PEG allergy. We have no data on the frequency of this outcome, just that it can happen.
The failures were from the delivery mechanism, not the mRNA.
This one uses lipid nanoparticles to encapsulate the mRNA so that it can be delivered to the cytoplasm of the cells.
The problem is that the lipid capsids are impregnated with polyethylene glycol, and this appears to be provoking anaphylaxis in some cases. If anyone's reacting to anything, it's probably the PEG not the mRNA. mRNA is incredibly unstable outside cellular walls.
Yup. One possible outcome of receiving the vaccine is developing a PEG allergy. We have no data on the frequency of this outcome, just that it can happen.
Do you mean to tell me I could develop an allergy to Cool Whip?!? That would be heartbreaking.