PEGylated Cationic Serum Albumin for Boosting Retroviral Gene Transfer.
Chembiochem
; 17(16): 1504-8, 2016 08 17.
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ABSTRACT
Retroviral vectors are common tools for introducing genes into the genome of a cell. However, low transduction rates are a major limitation in retroviral gene transfer, especially in clinical applications. We generated cationic human serum albumin (cHSA) protected by a shell of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG); this significantly enhanced retroviral gene transduction with potentially attractive pharmacokinetics and low immunogenicity. By screening a panel of chemically optimized HSA compounds, we identified a very potent enhancer that boosted the transduction rates of viral vectors. Confocal microscopy revealed a drastically increased number of viral particles attached to the surfaces of target cells. In accordance with the positive net charge of cationic and PEGylated HSA, this suggests a mechanism of action in which the repulsion of the negatively charged cellular and viral vector membranes is neutralized, thereby promoting attachment and ultimately transduction. Importantly, the transduction-enhancing PEGylated HSA derivative evaded recognition by HSA-specific antibodies and macrophage activation. Our findings hold great promise for facilitating improved retroviral gene transfer.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Polietilenglicoles
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Retroviridae
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Albúmina Sérica
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Técnicas de Transferencia de Gen
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Chembiochem
Asunto de la revista:
BIOQUIMICA
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania