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Higher Order Architecture of Designer Peptides Forms Bioinspired 10?nm siRNA Delivery System.


ABSTRACT: The higher-order architecture observed in biological systems, like viruses, is very effective in nucleic acid transport. The replications of this system has been attempted with both synthetic and naturally occurring polymers with mixed results. Here we describe a peptide/siRNA quaternary complex that functions as an siRNA delivery system. The rational design of a peptide assembly is inspired by the viral capsids, but not derived from them. We selected the collagen peptide (COL) to provide the structural stability and the folding framework, and hybridize it with the cell penetrating peptide (CPP) that allows for effective penetration of biological barriers. The peptide/siRNA quaternary complex forms stoichiometric, 10?nm nanoparticles, that show fast cellular uptake (<30?min), effective siRNA release, and gene silencing. The complex provides capsid-like protection for siRNA against nucleases without being immunostimulatory, or cytotoxic. Our data suggests that delivery vehicles based on synthetic quaternary structures that exhibit higher-order architecture may be effective in improving delivery and release of nucleic acid cargo.

SUBMITTER: Gamboa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6856157 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Higher Order Architecture of Designer Peptides Forms Bioinspired 10 nm siRNA Delivery System.

Gamboa Alicia A   Urfano Selina F SF   Hernandez Katrina K   Fraser Deborah A DA   Ayalew Luladey L   Slowinska Katarzyna K  

Scientific reports 20191114 1


The higher-order architecture observed in biological systems, like viruses, is very effective in nucleic acid transport. The replications of this system has been attempted with both synthetic and naturally occurring polymers with mixed results. Here we describe a peptide/siRNA quaternary complex that functions as an siRNA delivery system. The rational design of a peptide assembly is inspired by the viral capsids, but not derived from them. We selected the collagen peptide (COL) to provide the st  ...[more]

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