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Guping Y, Guping T. A new biodegradable poly-amino acid: alpha,beta-poly[(N-hydroxypropyl/aminoethyl)-DL-aspartamide-co-L-lysine], a potential nonviral vector for gene delivery. Drug Deliv 2005; 12:89-96. [PMID: 15828133 DOI: 10.1080/10717540490446099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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A new class of biodegradable poly-amino acid, alpha,beta-poly[(N-hydroxypropyl/aminoethyl)-DL-Aspartamide-co-L-Lysine] (PHAAL), was synthesized by ring-opening of poly[succinimide-co-lysine](PSL) with n-propanolamine and ethylene diamine after thermal copolycondensation of DL-Aspartic acid and L-lysine under reduced pressure. Different ratio feeds of PSL were obtained and characterized by 1H-NMR, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, X-ray, thermogravimetric analysis and gel permeation chromatography experiments. As one of the polycationic materials, performed for gene delivery carrier, the PHAAL degradation experiment was carried out in PBS (10 mM, pH =7.4) and enzyme (papain, trypsine 1 mg/ml, 37 +/- 0.1 degree C) solution. PHAAL had lower cytotoxicity than polyethylenimine (25KDa) and poly-L-Lysine (30 KDa), in Hela, E.C.V.-304, Bcap 37 cell lines. Particle size and zeta, potential of PHAAL/DNA complexes were measured. Sizes ranged from 300-500 nm and zeta potentials were at -20 to 2,5 mV. The condensation ability of PHAAL for DNA was evaluated by agarose gel electrophoresis. The PHAAL could completely neutralize DNA at N/P ratio (w/w) 150:1.
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- Yangzhi Guping
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Zhejiang University, 117602 Singapore
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Predvoditelev DA, Malenkovskaya MA, Sipin SV, Nifant’ev EE. First Representatives of Nitrophospholipids. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2005. [DOI: 10.1007/s11176-005-0364-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Song HT, Choi JS, Huh YM, Kim S, Jun YW, Suh JS, Cheon J. Surface Modulation of Magnetic Nanocrystals in the Development of Highly Efficient Magnetic Resonance Probes for Intracellular Labeling. J Am Chem Soc 2005; 127:9992-3. [PMID: 16011350 DOI: 10.1021/ja051833y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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High-quality biocompatible magnetic iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanocrystals were developed through a ligand exchange process of hydrophobically capped nanocrystals with hydrophilic molecules. By simple modulation of the nanocrystal surface ligand charge properties, we have been able to prepare magnetic nanocrystals with excellent intracellular labeling capabilities that efficiently label a variety of cell types without the need for additional transport facilitating agents. The excellent intracellular labeling capability of the newly developed cationic WSIO has further led to successful MRI monitoring of the migration of neural stem cells in rat spinal cord. The magnetic nanocrystals developed here have great potential in applications for labeling of various cell types and also the monitoring of cell-based medical treatments and cancer metastasis.
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- Ho-Taek Song
- Department of Radiology and Department of Chemistry, Yonsei University, Seoul 120-749, Korea
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Moffatt S, Wiehle S, Cristiano RJ. Tumor-specific gene delivery mediated by a novel peptide-polyethylenimine-DNA polyplex targeting aminopeptidase N/CD13. Hum Gene Ther 2005; 16:57-67. [PMID: 15703489 DOI: 10.1089/hum.2005.16.57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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We have developed a novel polyethylenimine (PEI)-DNA vector formulation that is capable of efficient tumor-specific delivery after intravenous administration to nude mice. To further increase the specificity of delivery, we have attached the peptide CNGRC to the vector, which is specific for aminopeptidase N (CD13). The strategy for coupling this peptide to PEI was based on a novel method involving the strong affinity between phenyl(di)boronic acid (PDBA) and salicylhydroxamic acid (SHA) as well as a polyethylene glycol (PEG) linker to reduce steric hindrance between the vector and the peptide. In vitro assessment of targeting by the CNGRC/PEG/PEI/DNA vector carrying a beta-galactosidase (beta-Gal)-expressing plasmid showed as much as a 5-fold increase in transduction, relative to the untargeted PEG/PEI/DNA-betagal vector, of CD13-positive lung cancer, fibrosarcoma, bladder cancer, and human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Competition with free peptide resulted in up to a 90% reduction in delivery, indicating that gene delivery was specific for CD13-positive cells. Intravenous administration of the CNGRC/PEG/PEI/DNA-betagal vector to nude mice bearing subcutaneous tumors resulted in as much as a 12-fold increase in beta-Gal expression in tumors as compared with expression in either lungs or tumors from animals treated with the original PEI/DNA-betagal vector. In vivo transduction analysis using the CNGRC/PEG/PEI/DNA vector to target the intravenous delivery of a yellow fluorescence protein (YFP)-expressing plasmid to subcutaneous H1299 tumors confirmed delivery of YFP to both tumor cells and tumor endothelial cells. The use of this peptide to further increase tumor-specific delivery mediated by our novel PEI/DNA vector now provides a basis for developing tumor-targeted gene therapies for use in the clinical treatment of cancer.
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- Stanley Moffatt
- Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Zhdanov RI, Krylov AS, Zarubina TV, Zhdanov AR, Amici A, Venanzi F. Effect of Phospholipid Membranes on the Specific and Nonspecific Transcription Systems in vitro. DOKL BIOCHEM BIOPHYS 2005; 402:193-6. [PMID: 16116746 DOI: 10.1007/s10628-005-0068-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- R I Zhdanov
- Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, ul. Baltiiskaya 8, Moscow, 125315 Russia
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Large-scale production of lipoplexes with long shelf-life. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2005; 59:35-43. [PMID: 15567299 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2004.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2004] [Accepted: 06/08/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The instability of lipoplex formulations is a major obstacle to overcome before their commercial application in gene therapy. In this study, a continuous mixing technique for the large-scale preparation of lipoplexes followed by lyophilisation for increased stability and shelf-life has been developed. Lipoplexes were analysed for transfection efficiency and cytotoxicity in human aorta smooth muscle cells (HASMC) and a rat smooth muscle cell line (A-10 SMC). Homogeneity of lipid/DNA-products was investigated by photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS) and cryotransmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM). Studies have been undertaken with DAC-30, a composition of 3beta-[N-(N,N'-dimethylaminoethane)-carbamoyl]-cholesterol (DAC-Chol) and dioleylphosphatidylethanolamine (DOPE) and a green fluorescent protein (GFP) expressing marker plasmid. A continuous mixing technique was compared to the small-scale preparation of lipoplexes by pipetting. Individual steps of the continuous mixing process were evaluated in order to optimise the manufacturing technique: lipid/plasmid ratio, composition of transfection medium, pre-treatment of the lipid, size of the mixing device, mixing procedure and the influence of the lyophilisation process. It could be shown that the method developed for production of lipoplexes on a large scale under sterile conditions led to lipoplexes with good transfection efficiencies combined with low cytotoxicity, improved characteristics and long shelf-life.
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Zhdanov RI, Bogdanenko EV, Petrov AI, Podobed OV, Konevets DN, Vlasov VV. Lipoplexes based on cholesterol derivatives of oligo(ethylene propylene imines) in gene transfer In vitro and In vivo. DOKL BIOCHEM BIOPHYS 2005; 401:131-5. [PMID: 15999820 DOI: 10.1007/s10628-005-0052-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- R I Zhdanov
- Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, ul. Baltiiskaya 8, Moscow 125315, Russia
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Zhdanov RI, Elkadi A, Moskovtsev AA, Sebyakin YL, Larin AS, Muranov AV, Khokhlov AR. The dependence of the efficiency of gene transfer with the use of lipoplexes based on new dicationic lipids on their structure. DOKL BIOCHEM BIOPHYS 2004; 398:261-4. [PMID: 15584502 DOI: 10.1023/b:dobi.0000046632.50964.c7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- R I Zhdanov
- Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Baltiiskaya ul. 8, Moscow, 125315, Russia
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Montier T, Delépine P, Pichon C, Férec C, Porteous DJ, Midoux P. Non-viral vectors in cystic fibrosis gene therapy: progress and challenges. Trends Biotechnol 2004; 22:586-92. [PMID: 15491803 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2004.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Although the viability of cystic fibrosis (CF) gene transfer to airway epithelium has been demonstrated in vitro and in animal models, so far none of the clinical investigations using adenovirus, adeno-associated virus, lentivirus, cationic lipids or polymers has shown a persistent correction of the ion transport defects that occur in CF. Despite disappointing results, these studies have shown that non-viral vectors could represent a viable alternative for gene therapy in CF airway epithelium. The transfer efficiency of non-viral vectors is currently low, however, and thus these systems are not clinically relevant as yet. Before clinical application, several limitations encountered by non-viral delivery systems must be addressed. Recent progress has been made towards overcoming these limitations and towards making non-viral gene therapy a more realistic option for CF.
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- T Montier
- Unité INSERM 613, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Institut de Synergie des Sciences et de la Santé, avenue Foch, 29609 Brest cedex, France.
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Zhang S, Xu Y, Wang B, Qiao W, Liu D, Li Z. Cationic compounds used in lipoplexes and polyplexes for gene delivery. J Control Release 2004; 100:165-80. [PMID: 15544865 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2004.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 214] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2004] [Accepted: 08/24/2004] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Gene transfer represents an important advance in the treatment of both genetic and acquired diseases. Many cationic lipids and cationic polymers naturally occurred or synthesized have been used for gene transfer. They have the advantages over viral gene transfer as non-immunogenic, easy to produce and not oncogenic. These cationic compounds, however, have the major limitations of inefficient transfection and toxicity to cells. For overcoming these problems, many new cationic compounds were developed since the first cationic lipid, DOTMA, was found usage in gene therapy. This article reviews cationic lipids for gene therapy from chemistry viewpoint and we classify these compounds as monovalent cationic lipids, polyvalent cationic lipids, cationic polymers, guanidine containing compounds, cationic peptides and cholesterol containing compounds, and hope to provide suggestions on the development of this variety of cationic compounds through the discussion.
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- Shubiao Zhang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dalian Nationalities University, Dalian Development Zone 116600, PR China.
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Patil SD, Rhodes DG, Burgess DJ. Anionic liposomal delivery system for DNA transfection. AAPS JOURNAL 2004; 6:e29. [PMID: 15760094 PMCID: PMC2751225 DOI: 10.1208/aapsj060429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The present study investigates the use of novel anionic lipoplexes composed of physiological components for plasmid DNA delivery into mammalian cells in vitro. Liposomes were prepared from mixtures of endogenously occurring anionic and zwitterionic lipids, 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-[phospho-rac-(1-glycerol)] (sodium salt) (DOPG) and 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine (DOPE), respectively, at a molar ratio of 17:83 (DOPG:DOPE). Anionic lipoplexes were formed by complexation between anionic liposomes and plasmid DNA molecules encoding green fluorescence protein (GFP) using Ca2+ ions. Transfection and toxicity were evaluated in CHO-K1 cells using flow cytometry and propidium iodide staining, respectively. Controls included Ca2+-DNA complexes (without lipids), anionic liposomes (no Ca2+), and a cationic liposomal formulation. Efficient delivery of plasmid DNA and subsequent GFP expression was achieved using anionic lipoplexes. Transfection efficiency increased with Ca2+ concentration up to 14 mM Ca2+, where transfection efficiency was 7-fold higher than in untreated cells, with minimum toxicity. Further increase in Ca2+ decreased transfection. Transfection efficiency of anionic lipoplexes was similar to that of cationic liposomes (lipofectAmine), whereas their toxicity was significantly lower. Ca2+-DNA complexes exhibited minimal and irregular transfection with relatively high cytotoxicity. A model was developed to explain the basis of anionic lipoplex uptake and transfection efficacy. Effective transfection is explained on the formation of nonbilayer hexagonal lipid phases. Efficient and relatively safe DNA transfection using anionic lipoplexes makes them an appealing alternative to be explored for gene delivery.
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- Siddhesh D. Patil
- />Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Connecticut, 06269 Storrs, CT
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- />Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Connecticut, 06269 Storrs, CT
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- />Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Connecticut, 06269 Storrs, CT
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Roth CM, Sundaram S. Engineering synthetic vectors for improved DNA delivery: insights from intracellular pathways. Annu Rev Biomed Eng 2004; 6:397-426. [PMID: 15255775 DOI: 10.1146/annurev.bioeng.6.040803.140203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Significant progress has been made in the area of nonviral gene delivery to date. Yet, synthetic vectors remain less efficient by orders of magnitude than their viral counterparts. Research continues toward unraveling and overcoming various barriers to the efficient delivery of DNA, whether in plasmid form encoding a gene or as an oligonucleotide for the selective inhibition of target gene expression. Novel components for overcoming these hurdles are continually being incorporated into the design of synthetic vectors, leading to increasingly more virus-like particles. Despite these advances, general principles defining the design of synthetic vectors are yet to be developed fully. A more quantitative analysis of the cellular uptake and intracellular processing of these vectors is required for the rational manipulation of vector design. Mathematical frameworks with a more conceptual basis will help obtain an integrated perspective on these complex systems. In this review, we critically examine the progress made toward the improved design of synthetic vectors by the strategic exploitation of intracellular mechanisms and explore newer possibilities to overcome obstacles in the practical realization of this field.
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- Charles M Roth
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA.
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Pelisek J, Kuehnl A, Rolland PH, Mekkaoui C, Fuchs A, Walker GF, Ogris M, Wagner E, Nikol S. Functional Analysis of Genomic DNA, cDNA, and Nucleotide Sequence of the Mature C-Type Natriuretic Peptide Gene in Vascular Cells. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2004; 24:1646-51. [PMID: 15231517 DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.0000137387.78515.61] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of various C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) sequences (genomic DNA [CNPDNA], cDNA derived from mRNA [CNPcDNA], and sequence coding for 22 amino acids of the mature CNP [CNP22aa]) on the growth of primary porcine vascular cells. METHODS AND RESULTS Gene transfer was performed with cationic lipid DOCSPER or linear polyethylenimine. All 3 CNP sequences led to significant inhibition of smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation. In contrast, significant stimulation of cell growth was observed in endothelial cells (ECs) using CNPDNA or CNPcDNA but not CNP22aa. In a porcine restenosis model, a significant reduction in neointima hyperplasia was found 3 months after application of the CNPcDNA vector compared with the control transfection. CONCLUSIONS The results demonstrate that the first intron in the CNP sequence does not contain any additional enhancer-binding sites. However, the signal sequence is indispensable for secretion of CNP and its appropriate physiological function. Furthermore, the results show for the first time the therapeutic effect of CNP using liposome-mediated gene transfer and local adventitial delivery. Advantages of the CNP gene are its dual effects with inhibition of SMC proliferation and simultaneous promotion of EC growth. Functional analysis of various C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) sequences on growth of vascular cells. For the first time, dual therapeutic effects of CNP with inhibition of smooth muscle cell proliferation and stimulation of re-endothelialization were demonstrated in a pig restenosis model using liposome-mediated gene transfer and local adventitial delivery.
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MESH Headings
- Angioplasty, Balloon/adverse effects
- Animals
- Arterial Occlusive Diseases/therapy
- Arteries/injuries
- Cell Division
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Cells, Cultured/cytology
- DNA, Complementary/genetics
- Endothelial Cells/cytology
- Endothelium, Vascular/cytology
- Genetic Vectors/administration & dosage
- Genetic Vectors/pharmacology
- Humans
- Injections, Intralesional
- Introns
- Liposomes
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/cytology
- Myocytes, Smooth Muscle/cytology
- Natriuretic Peptide, C-Type/chemistry
- Natriuretic Peptide, C-Type/genetics
- Natriuretic Peptide, C-Type/physiology
- Peptide Fragments/genetics
- Peptide Fragments/physiology
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases/therapy
- Protein Sorting Signals/genetics
- Protein Sorting Signals/physiology
- RNA, Messenger/biosynthesis
- RNA, Messenger/genetics
- Receptors, Atrial Natriuretic Factor/biosynthesis
- Receptors, Atrial Natriuretic Factor/genetics
- Recombinant Fusion Proteins/physiology
- Secondary Prevention
- Sus scrofa
- Transfection
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- Jaroslav Pelisek
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Hospital, Westfaelische Wilhelm University, Muenster, Germany
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Ciani L, Ristori S, Salvati A, Calamai L, Martini G. DOTAP/DOPE and DC-Chol/DOPE lipoplexes for gene delivery: zeta potential measurements and electron spin resonance spectra. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOMEMBRANES 2004; 1664:70-9. [PMID: 15238260 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2004.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2003] [Revised: 04/02/2004] [Accepted: 04/06/2004] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Non-viral vectors represent an important alternative in gene delivery. Among these vectors, cationic liposomes are widely studied, because of their ability to form stable complexes with DNA fragments (lipoplexes). In the present work, we report on the characterization by electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy and zeta potential measurements of cationic liposomes and of their complexes with oligonucleotides. Liposomes were made with a zwitterionic lipid, DOPE, and a cationic lipid, either DOTAP or DC-Chol. Oligonucleotides were the 20-base single strand polyA, the 20-base single strand polyT, and the corresponding double strand dsAT. The zeta potential as a function of the oligonucleotide/lipid+ ratio gave an S-shaped titration curve. Well-defined surface potential changes took place upon charge compensation between the cationic lipid heads and the phosphate groups on the oligonucleotides. The inversion point depended on the specific system under study. The bilayer properties and the changes that occurred with the incorporation of DNA fragments were also monitored by ESR spectroscopy of appropriately tailored spin probes. For all the systems investigated, the ESR spectra showed that no major alteration took place after lipoplex formation and molecular packing remained substantially unchanged. Both zeta potential and ESR measurements were in favor of an external mode of packing of the lipoplexes.
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- Laura Ciani
- Department of Chemistry, University of Florence, Polo Scientifico, Via della Lastruccia, 3 50019 Sesto F. no, Florence, Italy
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Wang K, Yu YX, Gao GH. Density functional study on the structures and thermodynamic properties of small ions around polyanionic DNA. PHYSICAL REVIEW. E, STATISTICAL, NONLINEAR, AND SOFT MATTER PHYSICS 2004; 70:011912. [PMID: 15324093 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.70.011912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2004] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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A density functional theory (DFT) is presented for describing the distributions of small ions around an isolated infinitely long polyanionic DNA molecule in the framework of the restricted primitive model. The hard-sphere contribution to the excess Helmholtz energy functional is derived from the modified fundamental measure theory, and the electrostatic interaction is evaluated through a quadratic functional Taylor expansion. The predictions from the DFT are compared with integral equation theory (IET), the nonlinear Poisson-Boltzmann (PB) equation, and computer simulation data for the ionic density profiles, electrostatic potentials, and charge compensation functions at varieties of solution conditions. Good agreement between the DFT and computer simulations is achieved. The charge inversion phenomena of DNA are observed in a moderately concentrated solution of 2:1 and 2:2 electrolytes using the DFT, IET, and computer simulation, but can never be predicted from the PB equation. The predictions of charge inversion from the DFT prove to be more accurate than those from the IET when compared with computer simulation data. The preferential interaction coefficients from the DFT are also compared with those from the PB equation and Monte Carlo simulation, and it is shown that the DFT is superior to the PB equation.
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- Ke Wang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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Romøren K, Thu BJ, Bols NC, Evensen Ø. Transfection efficiency and cytotoxicity of cationic liposomes in salmonid cell lines of hepatocyte and macrophage origin. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-BIOMEMBRANES 2004; 1663:127-34. [PMID: 15157615 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamem.2004.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2003] [Revised: 01/20/2004] [Accepted: 02/27/2004] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The transfection efficiency of liposome-based DNA formulations was studied in different salmonid cell lines of hepatocyte and macrophage origin. Parallel assessment of cell viability was carried out to define the balance between transfection efficiency and toxicity. For all cell lines, transfection efficiency varied with the lipoplex charge ratio and the amount of DNA added to the liposomes. The hepatocyte-derived cell line was most readily transfected while lower transfection efficiency was observed for the macrophage cell lines. The cationic liposomes showed a dose-dependent toxicity and were found to be most toxic for cells of macrophage origin. This was in line with the observation that higher amounts of lipids were associated with the cells of macrophage origin than the hepatocytes. Complexing DNA with the liposomes reduced the toxicity for all three cell lines, most markedly, however, for macrophage cell lines. The differences in the transfection and toxicity patterns between the cell lines are probably caused by differences in membrane composition as well as differences in phagocytic activity and processing of the liposomes/lipoplexes.
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- Kristine Romøren
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of Oslo, Norway
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He Q, Liu J, Sun X, Zhang ZR. Preparation and characteristics of DNA-nanoparticles targeting to hepatocarcinoma cells. World J Gastroenterol 2004; 10:660-3. [PMID: 14991933 PMCID: PMC4716904 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i5.660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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AIM: To prepare thymidine kinase gene (TK gene) nanoparticles and to investigate the expression of TK gene.
METHODS: Poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer, was used to prepare recombinant plasmid PEGFP-AFP nanoparticles by a double-emulsion evaporation technique. Characteristics of the nanoparticles were investigated in this study, including morphology, entrapment efficiency, and tissue distribution. The expression of TK gene was also investigated by MTT assay, by which the viable cells were determined after the addition of ganciclovir (GCV). The enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) expression in human hepatocellular carcinoma SMMC-7721 cells and normal parenchymal Chang liver cells were assessed by flow cytometry.
RESULTS: The prepared plasmid-nanoparticles had regular spherical surface and narrow particle size span with a mean diameter of 72 ± 12 nm. The mean entrapment efficiency was 91.25%. A total of 80.14% DNA was found to be localized in the livers after 1-h injection with 32P-DNA-PLGA nanoparticles in mouse caudal vein. The expression of DNA encapsulated in nanoparticles was much higher than that in naked DNA, and human hepatocellular carcinoma SMMC-7721 cells were more sensitive to GCV than human normal parenchymal Chang liver cells.
CONCLUSION: The enhanced transfection efficiency and stronger ability to protect plasmid DNA from being degraded by nucleases are due to nanoparticles encapsulation.
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- Qin He
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
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Sendil Keskin D, Hasirci V. Controlled release of bioactive agents in gene therapy and tissue engineering. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2004; 534:279-96. [PMID: 12903727 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-0063-6_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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- Dilek Sendil Keskin
- Department of Engineering Sciences, Biotechnology Research Unit, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06531, Turkey
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Zhdanov R, Bogdanenko E, Moskovtsev A, Podobed O, Düzgüneş N. Liposome-Mediated Gene Delivery: Dependence on Lipid Structure, Glycolipid-Mediated Targeting, and Immunological Properties. Methods Enzymol 2003; 373:433-65. [PMID: 14714420 DOI: 10.1016/s0076-6879(03)73028-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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- Renat Zhdanov
- V N Orekhovich Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, 10, Pogodinska ya Street, 119832 Moscow, Russia
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Hianik T, Labajova A. Electrostriction of supported lipid films at presence of cationic surfactants, surfactant-DNA and DNA-Mg(2+) complexes. Bioelectrochemistry 2002; 58:97-105. [PMID: 12401575 DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5394(02)00128-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
The method of electrostriction has been applied to study the physical properties of supported lipid membranes (sBLM) during membrane formation at application of negative potential. Application of negative potential -350 mV to the sBLM during its formation resulted in more compact membrane structure as revealed by higher elastic modulus in comparison with sBLM formed without application of this potential. We also studied interaction with sBLM cationic surfactant hexadecylamine (HDA), HDA-DNA and DNA-Mg(2+) complexes. Interaction of HDA with sBLM resulted in decrease of membrane capacitance and two-directional effect on elasticity modulus (increase or decrease), which can be caused by different aggregation state of surfactant at the surface of sBLM. In contrast with effect of HDA, the complexes of HDA-DNA resulted, in most cases, increase of elasticity modulus and increase of membrane capacitance, which can be caused by incorporation of these complexes into the hydrophobic interior of the membrane. Certain part of these complexes can, however, be adsorbed on the sBLM surface. DNA itself does not cause substantial changes of physical properties of sBLM; however, addition of bivalent cations Mg(2+) to the electrolyte-contained DNA caused substantial increase of elasticity modulus and surface potential. These changes are, however, much slower than that observed for HDA-DNA complexes, which can be caused by slow competitive exchange between Na(+) and Mg(2+) ions.
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Affiliation(s)
- T Hianik
- Department of Biophysics and Chemical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Comenius University, Mlynská dolina F1, 842 48, Bratislava, Slovak Republic.
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