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Zhang Y, Yu Y, Yang Y, Wang Y, Yu C. Engineered Silica Nanoparticles for Nucleic Acid Delivery. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300812. [PMID: 37906035 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
Abstract
The development of nucleic acid-based drugs holds great promise for therapeutic applications, but their effective delivery into cells is hindered by poor cellular membrane permeability and inherent instability. To overcome these challenges, delivery vehicles are required to protect and deliver nucleic acids efficiently. Silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) have emerged as promising nanovectors and recently bioregulators for gene delivery due to their unique advantages. In this review, a summary of recent advancements in the design of SiNPs for nucleic acid delivery and their applications is provided, mainly according to the specific type of nucleic acids. First, the structural characteristics and working mechanisms of various types of nucleic acids are introduced and classified according to their functions. Subsequently, for each nucleic acid type, the use of SiNPs for enhancing delivery performance and their biomedical applications are summarized. The tailored design of SiNPs for selected type of nucleic acid delivery will be highlighted considering the characteristics of nucleic acids. Lastly, the limitations in current research and personal perspectives on future directions in this field are presented. It is expected this opportune review will provide insights into a burgeoning research area for the development of next-generation SiNP-based nucleic acid delivery systems.
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- Yue Zhang
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Intelligent Optoelectronics and Perception, Institute of Optoelectronics, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, P. R. China
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Khoshnami M, Zare B, Mardani-Mehrabad H, Rakhshandehroo F, Baghery MA, Malboobi MA. Assessment of co-infection with BNYVV and BSCTV on resistance against Rhizomania disease in transgenic sugar beet plants. Transgenic Res 2023; 32:475-485. [PMID: 37656262 DOI: 10.1007/s11248-023-00364-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Sugar beet is an economically important crop and one of the major sources of sucrose around the world. Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) and Beet severe curly top virus (BSCTV) are two widespread viruses in sugar beet that cause severe damage to its performance. Previously, we have successfully produced resistance to BNYVV based on RNA silencing in sugar beet by introducing constructs carrying the viral coat-protein-encoding DNA sequence, CP21, in sense and anti-sense orientations. Yet, the RNA silencing-mediated resistance to a specific virus could be affected by other ones as a part of synergistic interactions. In this study, we assayed the specificity of the induced resistance against BNYVV in two sets of transgenic events, S3 and S6 carrying 5'-UTR with or without CP21-coding sequences, respectively. These events were subjected to viral challenges with either BNYVV, an Iranian isolate of BSCTV (BSCTV-Ir) or both. All the plants inoculated with just BSCTV-Ir displayed curly-leaf symptoms. However, partial resistance was evident in S3 events as shown by mild symptoms and reduced PCR amplification of the BSCTV-Ir coat protein encoding sequence. Based on the presented data, resistance to BNYVV was stable in almost all the transgenic plants co-infected with BSCTV-Ir, except for one event, S3-229. In general, it seems that the co-infection does not affect the resistance to BNYVV in transgenic plants. These findings demonstrated that the introduced RNA silencing-mediated resistance against BNYVV in transgenic sugar beets is specific and is not suppressed after co-infection with a heterologous virus.
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- Maryam Khoshnami
- Department of Plant Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pazhouhesh Boulevard, Karaj Highway, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shohadaye Hesarak Boulevard, Daneshgah Square, Satary Highway, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pazhouhesh Boulevard, Karaj Highway, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pazhouhesh Boulevard, Karaj Highway, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shohadaye Hesarak Boulevard, Daneshgah Square, Satary Highway, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shohadaye Hesarak Boulevard, Daneshgah Square, Satary Highway, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pazhouhesh Boulevard, Karaj Highway, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Pazhouhesh Boulevard, Karaj Highway, Tehran, Iran.
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Ghosh S, Patra S, Ray S. A Combinatorial Nanobased Spray-Induced Gene Silencing Technique for Crop Protection and Improvement. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:22345-22351. [PMID: 37396279 PMCID: PMC10308407 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Recent research reports have shown that plant pests and pathogens have depleted the crop yield widely, which has led to an increased dependence on commercial pesticides and fungicides. Increased usage of these pesticides has also shown adverse effects on the environment, therefore many techniques have been implemented for solving the issue, some of which include using nanobioconjugates, RNA(i), which put into use double-stranded RNAs to inhibit gene expression. A more innovative and eco-friendly strategy includes spray induced gene silencing, which is being increasingly implemented. This review delves into the eco-friendly approach of spray induced gene silencing (SIGS) in combination with nanobioconjugates, which have been used concerning various plant hosts and their pathogens to provide improved protection. Furthermore, nanotechnological advancements have been understood by addressing the scientific gaps to provide a rationale for the development of updated techniques in crop protection.
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- Snigdha Ghosh
- Amity
Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University,
Kolkata, Plot No: 36, 37, and 38 Major Arterial Road, Action Area II, Kadampukur
Village, Rajarhat, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal-700135, India
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- Amity
Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University,
Kolkata, Plot No: 36, 37, and 38 Major Arterial Road, Action Area II, Kadampukur
Village, Rajarhat, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal-700135, India
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- Amity
Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University,
Kolkata, Plot No: 36, 37, and 38 Major Arterial Road, Action Area II, Kadampukur
Village, Rajarhat, Newtown, Kolkata, West Bengal-700135, India
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Parveen S, Khan A, Jahan N, Aaliya K, Muzaffar A, Tabassum B, Inayatullah S, Moeezullah S, Tariq M, Rehmat Z, Ali N, Hussain A. Expression of Chitinase and shRNA Gene Exhibits Resistance to Fungi and Virus. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:genes14051090. [PMID: 37239450 DOI: 10.3390/genes14051090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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With the increasing global population, saving crops from diseases caused by different kinds of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and nematodes is essential. Potato is affected by various diseases, destroying many crops in the field and storage. In this study, we developed potato lines resistant to fungi and viruses, Potato Virus X (PVX) and Potato Virus Y (PVY), by inoculating chitinase for fungi and shRNA designed against the mRNA of the coat protein of PVX and PVY, respectively. The construct was developed using the pCAMBIA2301 vector and transformed into AGB-R (red skin) potato cultivar using Agrobacterium tumefaciens. The crude protein extract of the transgenic potato plant inhibited the growth of Fusarium oxysporum from ~13 to 63%. The detached leaf assay of the transgenic line (SP-21) showed decreased necrotic spots compared to the non-transgenic control when challenged with Fusarium oxysporum. The transgenic line, SP-21, showed maximum knockdown when challenged with PVX and PVY, i.e., 89 and 86%, while transgenic line SP-148 showed 68 and 70% knockdown in the PVX- and PVY-challenged conditions, respectively. It is concluded from this study that the developed transgenic potato cultivar AGB-R showed resistance against fungi and viruses (PVX and PVY).
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- Samia Parveen
- Department of Biotechnology, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta 87300, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta 87300, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta 87300, Pakistan
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta 87300, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta 87300, Pakistan
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University Balochistan, Quetta 87300, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Hazara University, Mansehra 21300, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta 87300, Pakistan
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Jiang L, Mu R, Wang Z, Liu S, Lu D. Silencing P25, HC-Pro and Brp1 of Potato Virus (Viroid) Using Artificial microRNA Confers Resistance to PVX, PVY and PSTVd in Transgenic Potato. POTATO RESEARCH 2022; 66:231-244. [PMID: 35996391 PMCID: PMC9385412 DOI: 10.1007/s11540-022-09580-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Virus infection is the key constraint to potato cultivation worldwide. Especially, coinfection by multiple viruses could exacerbate the yield loss. Transgenic plants expressing artificial microRNAs (amiRNAs) have been shown to confer specific resistance to viruses. In this study, three amiRNAs containing Arabidopsis miR159 as a backbone, expressing genes targeting P25, HC-Pro and Brp1 of potato virus X (PVX), potato virus Y (PVY) and potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd), were constructed. amiR-159P25, amiR-159HCPro and amiR-159Brp1 were cloned into the plant expression vector pCAMBIA1301 with a CaMV35S promoter, producing the p1301-pre-amiRP25-HCPro-Brp1 vector. Twenty-three transgenic plants (Solanum tuberosum cv. 'Youjin') were obtained by Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation, and ten PCR-positive transplants were chosen for further analysis. Quantitative real-time PCR results indicated that 10 transgenic plants could express amiRNAs successfully. Southern blotting hybridization proved that amiR-159P25-HCPro-Brp1 had integrated into potato genome in transgenic lines. Viral (viroid) challenge assays revealed that these transgenic plants demonstrated resistance against PVX, PVY and PSTVd coinfection simultaneously, whereas the untransformed controls developed severe symptoms. This study demonstrates a novel amiRNA-based mechanism that may have the potential to develop multiple viral resistance strategies in potato.
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- Lili Jiang
- College of Agriculture, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, 5 Xinfeng Road, Development Zone, Daqing, 163319 People’s Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Low-Carbon Green Agriculture in Northeastern China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Daqing, 163319 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Agriculture, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, 5 Xinfeng Road, Development Zone, Daqing, 163319 People’s Republic of China
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- Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 368 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150086 People’s Republic of China
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- Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 368 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150086 People’s Republic of China
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- Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 368 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150086 People’s Republic of China
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