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Khalifah BA, Alghamdi SA, Alhasan AH. Unleashing the potential of catalytic RNAs to combat mis-spliced transcripts. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1244377. [PMID: 38047291 PMCID: PMC10690607 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1244377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Human transcriptome can undergo RNA mis-splicing due to spliceopathies contributing to the increasing number of genetic diseases including muscular dystrophy (MD), Alzheimer disease (AD), Huntington disease (HD), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Intron retention (IR) is a major inducer of spliceopathies where two or more introns remain in the final mature mRNA and account for many intronic expansion diseases. Potential removal of such introns for therapeutic purposes can be feasible when utilizing bioinformatics, catalytic RNAs, and nano-drug delivery systems. Overcoming delivery challenges of catalytic RNAs was discussed in this review as a future perspective highlighting the significance of utilizing synthetic biology in addition to high throughput deep sequencing and computational approaches for the treatment of mis-spliced transcripts.
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- Bashayer A. Khalifah
- Institute for Bioengineering, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute for Bioengineering, Health Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- College of Science and General Studies, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Yu G, Wang X, Zhang C, Chi Z, Chi Z, Liu G. Efficient production of mannosylerythritol lipids by a marine yeast Moesziomyces aphidis XM01 and their application as self-assembly nanomicelles. MARINE LIFE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2022; 4:373-383. [PMID: 37073164 PMCID: PMC10077156 DOI: 10.1007/s42995-022-00135-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) are one of the most promising biosurfactants because of their excellent physicochemical properties, high environmental compatibility, and various biological functions. In this study, a mangrove yeast strain Moesziomyces aphidis XM01 was identified and used for efficient extracellular MEL production. The MEL titer reached 64.5 ± 0.7 g/L at flask level within 7 days with the optimized nitrogen and carbon source of 2.0 g/L NaNO3 and 70 g/L soybean oil. Furthermore, during a 10-L two-stage fed-batch fermentation, the final MEL titer reached 113.6 ± 3.1 g/L within 8 days, with prominent productivity and yield of 14.2 g·L-1·day-1 and 94.6 g/g(glucose and soybean oil). Structural analysis indicated that the produced MELs were mainly MEL-A and its fatty acid profile was composed of only medium-chain fatty acids (C8-C12), especially C10 acids (77.81%). Further applications of this compound were evaluated as one-step self-assembly nanomicelles. The obtained MEL nanomicelles showed good physicochemical stability and antibacterial activity. In addition, using clarithromycin as a model hydrophobic drug, the MEL nanomicelles exhibited high loading capacity and could be used for the controlled and sustained drug release in low-pH environments. Therefore, M. aphidis XM01 is an excellent candidate for efficient MEL production, and the prepared MEL nanomicelles have broad application prospects in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s42995-022-00135-0.
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- Guanshuo Yu
- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266237 China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266237 China
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- College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003 China
- Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao, 266237 China
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Bhangale AP, Wadekar SD, Kale SB, Mali SN, Pratap AP. Non-traditional oils with water-soluble substrate as cell growth booster for the production of mannosylerythritol lipids by Pseudozyma antarctica (ATCC 32657) with their antimicrobial activity. TENSIDE SURFACT DET 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/tsd-2021-2366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Among glycolipids, mannosylerythritol lipids (MEL), are mild and environmentally friendly surfactants used in various industrial applications. MELs are produced by biofermentation using non-traditional oils with various water-soluble carbon sources as cell growth booster. This substrate affects the production yield and cost of MEL. In this research work, the non-traditional oils jatropha oil, karanja oil and neem oil were used as new substrates along with glucose, glycerol and honey as new water-soluble substrates. All these oils are new feedstocks for the production of MEL using Pseudozyma antarctica (ATCC 32657). Jatropha oil, karanja oil and neem oil with honey as substrates resulted in higher MEL yields of (8.07, 7.75, and 1.86) g/L and better cell growth of (8.07, 7.75, and 1.86) g/L, respectively, than non-traditional oils with glucose and glycerol as substrates. Neem oil gave a lower yield of MEL (1.54 g/L) as well as cell growth (6.06 g/L) compared to jatropha oil and karanja oil (7.03 and 6.17) g/L, respectively. Crude MEL from the fermentation broth was detected by thin-layer chromatography (TLC), Fourier transform infrared spectrommetry (FT-IR), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H NMR). Purified MEL has been used as an antimicrobial agent in cosmetic products associated with gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and fungi.
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- Akash P. Bhangale
- Department of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology , Institute of Chemical Technology (University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956; Formerly UDCT/ UICT) , Nathalal Parekh Marg , Matunga (East) , Mumbai 400 019 , India
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- Department of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology , Institute of Chemical Technology (University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956; Formerly UDCT/ UICT) , Nathalal Parekh Marg , Matunga (East) , Mumbai 400 019 , India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , DBT–ICT Centre for Energy Biosciences, Institute of Chemical Technology (University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956; Formerly UDCT/ UICT) , Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga (East) , Mumbai 400 019 , India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology , Institute of Chemical Technology , Mumbai , India
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- Department of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology , Institute of Chemical Technology (University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956; Formerly UDCT/ UICT) , Nathalal Parekh Marg , Matunga (East) , Mumbai 400 019 , India
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Role of Inflammatory Cytokines, Growth Factors and Adipokines in Adipogenesis and Insulin Resistance. Inflammation 2021; 45:31-44. [PMID: 34536157 PMCID: PMC8449520 DOI: 10.1007/s10753-021-01559-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Obesity, manifested by increased adiposity, represents a main cause of morbidity in the developed countries, causing increased risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Recruitment of macrophages and activation of innate immunity represent the initial insult, which can be further exacerbated through secretion of chemokines and adipocytokines from activated macrophages and other cells within the adipose tissue. These events can impact adipogenesis, causing dysfunction of the adipose tissue and increased risk of insulin resistance. Various factors mediate adiposity and related insulin resistance including inflammatory and non-inflammatory factors such as pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines, adipokines and growth factors. In this review we will discuss the role of these factors in adipogenesis and development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus in the context of obesity. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that mediate adipogenesis and insulin resistance could help the development of novel therapeutic strategies for individuals at higher risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Coelho ALS, Feuser PE, Carciofi BAM, de Andrade CJ, de Oliveira D. Mannosylerythritol lipids: antimicrobial and biomedical properties. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2020; 104:2297-2318. [PMID: 31980917 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-020-10354-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Revised: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) have attracted particular interest of medical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic fields, due to their specific characteristics, including non-toxicity, easy biodegradability, and environmental compatibility. Therefore, this review aims to highlight recent findings on MEL biological properties, focusing on issues related to therapeutic applications. Among the main findings is that MELs can play a fundamental role due to their antimicrobial properties against several nosocomial pathogen microorganisms. Other remarkable biological properties of MELs are related to skincare, as antiaging (active agent), and in particular on recover of skin cells that were damaged by UV radiation. MEL is also related to the increased efficiency of DNA transfection in liposome systems. Regarding the health field, these glycolipids seem to be associated with disturbance in the membrane composition of cancerous cells, increasing expression of genes responsible for cytoplasmic stress and apoptosis. Moreover, MELs can be associated with nanoparticles, as a capping agent, also acting to increase the solubility and cytotoxicity of them. Furthermore, the differences in the chemical structure of MEL could improve and expand their biochemical diversity and applications. Such modifications could change their interfacial properties and, thus, reduce the surface tension value, enhance the solubility, lower critical micelle concentrations, and form unique self-assembly structures. The latest is closely related to molecular recognition and protein stabilization properties of MEL, that is, essential parameters for their effective cosmetical and pharmaceutical effects. Thus, this current research indicates the huge potential of MEL for use in biomedical formulations, either alone or in combination with other molecules.
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- Ana Letícia Silva Coelho
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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Gene transfection efficiency into dendritic cells is influenced by the size of cationic liposomes/DNA complexes. Eur J Pharm Sci 2017; 102:230-236. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2017.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2016] [Revised: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Niu Y, Fan L, Gu D, Wu J, Chen Q. Characterization, enhancement and modelling of mannosylerythritol lipid production by fungal endophyte Ceriporia lacerate CHZJU. Food Chem 2017; 228:610-617. [PMID: 28317770 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.02.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2015] [Revised: 02/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The glycolipid biosurfactants mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) attract great attention for their biodegradability, super emulsifying properties and versatile bioactivities. In this study, the MEL deriving from Ceriporia lacerate CHZJU was identified as MEL-A, and its critical micelle concentration and emulsifying activities were assessed. To examine the production of MELs from Ceriporia lacerate, a Plackett-Burman design and response surface methodology were used to optimize the culture nutrients. The optimal medium contains 1g/L yeast extract, 1.5g/L (NH4)2SO4, 0.5g/L KH2PO4, 0.04g/L CaCl2, 119.6mL/L soybean oil and 0.297g/L MnSO4. Subsequent verification revealed that the yield of MELs was 129.64±5.67g/L. Furthermore, an unstructured kinetic model was developed for mycelial growth, MEL production and substrate utilization. This work provides insight into Ceriporia lacerate CHZJU, a predominant fungus producing MEL-A. Optimization using response surface methodology enhanced the mannosylerythritol lipid recovery. Importantly, we developed fermentation kinetic modelling for mannosylerythritol lipid production.
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- Yongwu Niu
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Hattori Y, Hara E, Shingu Y, Minamiguchi D, Nakamura A, Arai S, Ohno H, Kawano K, Fujii N, Yonemochi E. siRNA delivery into tumor cells by cationic cholesterol derivative-based nanoparticles and liposomes. Biol Pharm Bull 2015; 38:30-8. [PMID: 25744455 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.b14-00526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Previously, we reported that cationic nanoparticles (NP) composed of diamine-type cholesteryl-3-carboxamide (OH-Chol, N-(2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)ethyl)cholesteryl-3-carboxamide) and Tween 80 could deliver small interfering RNA (siRNA) with high transfection efficiency into tumor cells. In this study, we synthesized new diamine-type cationic cholesteryl carbamate (OH-C-Chol, cholesteryl (2-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate) and triamine-type carbamate (OH-NC-Chol, cholesteryl (2-((2-((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)ethyl)amino)ethyl)carbamate), and prepared cationic nanoparticles composed of OH-C-Chol or OH-NC-Chol with Tween 80 (NP-C and NP-NC, respectively), as well as cationic liposomes composed of OH-C-Chol or OH-NC-Chol with 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine (DOPE) (LP-C and LP-NC, respectively) for evaluation of their possible use as siRNA delivery vectors. LP-C and LP-NC/siRNA complexes (lipoplexes) exhibited larger gene silencing effects than NP-C and NP-NC/siRNA complexes (nanoplexes), respectively, in human breast tumor MCF-7 cells, although the NP-C nanoplex showed high association with the cells. In particular, LP-NC lipoplex could induce strong gene suppression, even at a concentration of 5 nM siRNA. From these results, cationic liposomes composed of OH-NC-Chol and DOPE may have potential as gene vectors for siRNA transfection to tumor cells.
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The transcriptomic profile of Pseudozyma aphidis during production of mannosylerythritol lipids. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2015; 99:1375-88. [PMID: 25586580 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-014-6359-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2014] [Revised: 12/15/2014] [Accepted: 12/20/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The basidiomycetous fungus Pseudozyma aphidis is able to convert vegetable oils to abundant amounts of the biosurfactant mannosylerythritol lipid (MEL) with a unique product pattern of MEL-A, MEL-B, MEL-C, and MEL-D. To investigate the metabolism of MEL production, we analyzed the transcriptome of P. aphidis DSM 70725 under MEL-inducing and non-inducing conditions using deep sequencing. Following manual curation of the previously described in silico gene models based on RNA-Seq data, we were able to generate an experimentally verified gene annotation containing 6347 genes. Using this database, our expression analysis revealed that only four of the five cluster genes required for MEL synthesis were clearly induced by the presence of soybean oil. The acetyltransferase encoding gene PaGMAT1 was expressed on a much lower level, which may explain the secretion of MEL with different degrees of acetylation in P. aphidis. In parallel to MEL synthesis, microscopic observations showed morphological changes accompanied by expression of genes responsible for cell development, indicative of a coregulation between MEL synthesis and cell morphology. In addition a set of transcription factors was identified which may be responsible for regulation of MEL synthesis and cell development. The upregulation of genes required for nitrogen metabolism and other assimilation processes indicate additional metabolic pathways required under the MEL-inducing conditions used. We also searched for a conserved gene cluster for cellobiose lipids (CL) but only found seven genes with limited homology distributed over the genome. However, we detected characteristic TLC spots in fermentations using P. aphidis DSM 70725, indicative of CL secretion.
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Geys R, Soetaert W, Van Bogaert I. Biotechnological opportunities in biosurfactant production. Curr Opin Biotechnol 2014; 30:66-72. [PMID: 24995572 DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2014.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2014] [Revised: 05/27/2014] [Accepted: 06/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In the recent years, biosurfactants proved to be an interesting alternative to petrochemically derived surfactants. Two classes of biosurfactants, namely glycolipids and lipopeptides, have attracted significant commercial interest. Despite their environmental advantages and equal performance, commercialization of these molecules remains a challenge due to missing acquaintance of the applicants, higher price and lack of structural variation. The latter two issues can partially be tackled by screening for novel and better wild-type producers and optimizing the fermentation process. Yet, these traditional approaches cannot overcome all hurdles. In this review, an overview is given on how biotechnology offers opportunities for increased biosurfactant production and the creation of new types of molecules, in this way enhancing their commercial potential.
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- Robin Geys
- Centre of Expertise for Industrial Biotechnology and Biocatalysis, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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- Centre of Expertise for Industrial Biotechnology and Biocatalysis, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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- Centre of Expertise for Industrial Biotechnology and Biocatalysis, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Gent, Belgium.
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New Transfection Agents Based on Liposomes Containing Biosurfactant MEL-A. Pharmaceutics 2013; 5:411-20. [PMID: 24300514 PMCID: PMC3836623 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics5030411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2013] [Revised: 07/29/2013] [Accepted: 08/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nano vectors are useful tools to deliver foreign DNAs, oligonucleotides, and small interfering double-stranded RNAs (siRNAs) into mammalian cells with gene transfection and gene regulation. In such experiments we have found the liposomes with a biosurfacant mannosylerythriol lipid (MEL-A) are useful because of their high transfer efficiency, and their unique mechanism to transfer genes to target cells with the lowest toxicity. In the present review we will describe our current work, which may contribute to the great advance of gene transfer to target cells and gene regulations. For more than two decades, the liposome technologies have changed dramatically and various methods have been proposed in the fields of biochemistry, cell biology, biotechnology, and so on. In addition, they were towards to pharmaceutics and clinical applications. The liposome technologies were expected to use gene therapy, however, they have not reached a requested goal as of yet. In the present paper we would like to present an approach using a biosurfactant, MEL-A, which is a surface-active compound produced by microorganisms growing on water-insoluble substrates and increases efficiency in gene transfection. The present work shows new transfection agents based on liposomes containing biosurfactant MEL-A.
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Synergistic effect of a biosurfactant and protamine on gene transfection efficiency. Eur J Pharm Sci 2013; 49:1-9. [PMID: 23422688 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2013.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2012] [Revised: 12/26/2012] [Accepted: 02/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Several barriers need to be overcome to ensure successful gene transfection, including passing of the foreign gene through the plasma membrane, escape of this material from lysosomal degradation, and its translocation into the nucleus. We previously showed that the biosurfactant mannosylerythritol lipid-A (MEL-A) enhanced the efficiency of gene transfection mediated by cationic liposomes by facilitating rapid delivery of foreign genes into target cells through membrane fusion between liposomes and the plasma membrane. Moreover, using MEL-A-containing cationic liposomes, the foreign gene was efficiently delivered into the nucleus because it was released directly into the cytosol and thus escaped lysosomal degradation. Here we investigated the effect of pre-condensation of plasmid DNA by a cationic polymer, protamine, on gene transfection. We found that the efficiency of pre-condensed DNA transfection mediated by MEL-A-containing OH liposomes was >10 times higher than that of non-condensed DNA transfection. In contrast, the efficiency of pre-condensed DNA transfection mediated by OH liposomes was only 1.5 times higher than that of non-condensed DNA transfection. MEL-A did not influence plasmid DNA encapsulation by cationic liposomes, but it greatly accelerated the nuclear delivery of pre-condensed plasmid DNA. Our findings indicate that MEL-A and protamine synergistically accelerate the nuclear delivery of foreign gene and consequently promote gene transfection efficiency.
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Arguel MJ, Jaouannet M, Magliano M, Abad P, Rosso MN. siRNAs Trigger Efficient Silencing of a Parasitism Gene in Plant Parasitic Root-Knot Nematodes. Genes (Basel) 2012; 3:391-408. [PMID: 24704976 PMCID: PMC3899990 DOI: 10.3390/genes3030391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2012] [Revised: 06/18/2012] [Accepted: 06/26/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Expanding genomic data on plant pathogens open new perspectives for the development of specific and environment friendly pest management strategies based on the inhibition of parasitism genes that are essential for the success of infection. Identifying such genes relies on accurate reverse genetics tools and the screening of pathogen knock-down phenotypes. Root-knot nematodes are major cosmopolitan crop pests that feed on a wide range of host plants. Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) would provide a powerful tool for reverse genetics of nematode parasitism genes provided that they could (1) target genes expressed in inner tissues of infective nematodes and (2) target genes expressed during parasitism. In this study, we show that siRNAs can access inner tissues of the infective juveniles during soaking and accumulate in the esophagus, amphidial pouches and related neurons of the nematode. We provide evidence that siRNAs can trigger knock-down of the parasitism gene Mi-CRT, a calreticulin gene expressed in the esophageal glands of Meloidogyne incognita. Mi-CRT knock-down in infective juveniles affected nematode virulence. However, Mi-CRT knock-down was not persistent after plant infection, indicating that siRNA-mediated RNAi is best suited for functional analysis of genes involved in pre-parasitic stages or in the early steps of infection.
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- Marie-Jeanne Arguel
- INRA, UMR 1355 Institut Sophia Agrobiotech, Interactions Plantes-Nematodes, Sophia Antipolis F-06903, France.
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- INRA, UMR 1355 Institut Sophia Agrobiotech, Interactions Plantes-Nematodes, Sophia Antipolis F-06903, France.
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- INRA, UMR 1355 Institut Sophia Agrobiotech, Interactions Plantes-Nematodes, Sophia Antipolis F-06903, France.
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- INRA, UMR 1355 Institut Sophia Agrobiotech, Interactions Plantes-Nematodes, Sophia Antipolis F-06903, France.
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- INRA, UMR 1355 Institut Sophia Agrobiotech, Interactions Plantes-Nematodes, Sophia Antipolis F-06903, France.
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Fukuoka T, Yanagihara T, Imura T, Morita T, Sakai H, Abe M, Kitamoto D. The diastereomers of mannosylerythritol lipids have different interfacial properties and aqueous phase behavior, reflecting the erythritol configuration. Carbohydr Res 2012; 351:81-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2012.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2011] [Revised: 01/18/2012] [Accepted: 01/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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