Project description:RNA delivery is a method of choice to achieve transient gene expression for research and in cell- or gene-based therapies. To improve retroviral transfer, we designed a dimerization-independent MS2-driven packaging system using MS2-retrovirus chimeras. We delivered RUNX2- or DLX5-mRNA into primary human bone-marrow mesenchymal-stem-cells. We used microarrays to detail the global programme of gene expression confirming the effects of pro-osteogenic genes transduced by MS2 chimeric lentiviral particles.
Project description:While small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) have been rapidly appreciated to induce gene silencing, efficient vectors for primary cells and for systemic in vivo delivery are lacking. We here present a novel chemically modified cell-penetrating peptide named PepFect6 (PF6) for efficient delivery of siRNAs into various types of cells including e.g. lymphocyte suspension cells and primary embryonic stem cells. Stable PF6/siRNA nano- particles rapidly enter entire cell populations resulting in strong and persistent RNAi responses, without associated transcriptomic or proteomic changes. In contrast to the majority of chemical reagents, PF6-mediated delivery is independent of cell confluence and, in most cases, not significantly hampered by the presence of serum. Finally, strong RNAi responses are observed in two different in vivo models following systemic delivery of PF6/siRNA in mice. Taken together, PF6 is an efficient siRNA delivery vector with superior delivery properties as compared to other tested transfection reagents.
2009-12-31 | GSE19702 | GEO
Project description:Engineered virus-like particles for efficient in vivo delivery of therapeutic proteins
Project description:Viruses and virally-derived particles have the intrinsic capacity to deliver molecules to cells, but the difficulty of readily altering cell-type selectivity has hindered their use for therapeutic delivery. Here we show that cell surface marker recognition by antibody fragments displayed on membrane-derived particles encapsulating CRISPR-Cas9 protein and guide RNA can target genome editing tools to specific cells. These Cas9-packaging enveloped delivery vehicles (Cas9-EDVs), programmed with different displayed antibody fragments, confer genome editing in target cells over bystander cells in mixed cell populations both ex vivo and in vivo. This strategy enabled the generation of genome-edited chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells in humanized mice, establishing a new programmable delivery modality with the potential for widespread therapeutic utility.
Project description:RNA interference (RNAi) holds tremendous potential as a therapeutic approach, especially in the treatment of malignant tumors. However, efficient and biocompatible delivery methods are needed for systemic delivery of siRNA. To achieve this goal, we have established a novel formulation of siRNA by incorporating it into reconstituted high density lipoprotein (rHDL) nanoparticles. Here, we demonstrate that rHDL nanoparticles facilitate highly efficient systemic delivery of siRNA in vivo, mediated by the scavenger receptor type B1 (SR-B1). Moreover, in therapeutic proof-of-concept studies, these nanoparticles were effective in targeting either signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) or focal adhesion kinase (FAK) expression in orthotopic mouse models of ovarian and colorectal cancer. These data indicate that an rHDL nanoparticle is a novel and highly efficient siRNA carrier, and therefore this novel technology could serve as the foundation for new cancer therapeutic approaches. To identify the role of STAT3 in ovarian cancer cell, we performed microarray after knocking down STAT3 in ovarican cancer cells (3 siCon and 3 siSTAT3).
Project description:In cells derived from a genetically engineered Rb1 and Trp53 loss mouse model of SCLC (RP) expression of one of the three MYC family members induced from the endogenous locus using CRISPR activation. Cells were first stably transfected with the lenti-MS2-p65-HSF1 activator plasmid. Respective sgRNAs targeting either Myc, Mycl or MYCN were then cloned into the lentiSAMv2 system and transfected separately into the MS2-p65-HSF1 cells using lentiviral delivery.
Project description:Compact and versatile CRISPR-Cas systems will enable genome engineering applications through high-efficiency delivery in a wide variety of contexts. Here we create an efficient miniature Cas system (CasMINI) engineered from the type V-F Cas12f (Cas14) system by guide RNA and protein engineering, which is less than half the size of currently used CRISPR systems (Cas9 or Cas12a). We demonstrate that CasMINI can drive high levels of gene activation (up to thousands-fold increases), while the natural Cas12f system fails to function in mammalian cells. We show that the CasMINI system has comparable activities to Cas12a for gene activation, is highly specific, and allows for robust base editing and gene editing. We expect that CasMINI can be broadly useful for cell engineering and gene therapy applications ex vivo and in vivo.
Project description:RNA interference (RNAi) holds tremendous potential as a therapeutic approach, especially in the treatment of malignant tumors. However, efficient and biocompatible delivery methods are needed for systemic delivery of siRNA. To achieve this goal, we have established a novel formulation of siRNA by incorporating it into reconstituted high density lipoprotein (rHDL) nanoparticles. Here, we demonstrate that rHDL nanoparticles facilitate highly efficient systemic delivery of siRNA in vivo, mediated by the scavenger receptor type B1 (SR-B1). Moreover, in therapeutic proof-of-concept studies, these nanoparticles were effective in targeting either signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) or focal adhesion kinase (FAK) expression in orthotopic mouse models of ovarian and colorectal cancer. These data indicate that an rHDL nanoparticle is a novel and highly efficient siRNA carrier, and therefore this novel technology could serve as the foundation for new cancer therapeutic approaches.
Project description:Despite the overwhelming information about sRNAs, one of the biggest challenges in the sRNA field is characterizing sRNA targetomes. Thus, we develop a novel method to identify RNAs that interact with a specific sRNA, regardless of the type of regulation (positive or negative) or targets (mRNA, tRNA, sRNA). This method is called MAPS: MS2 affinity purification coupled with RNA sequencing. As proof of principle, we identified RNAs bound to RybB, a well-characterized E. coli sRNA. Identification of RNAs co-purified with MS2-RybB in a rne131 ΔrybB strain. RybB (without MS2) was used as control
Project description:Despite the overwhelming information about sRNAs, one of the biggest challenges in the sRNA field is characterizing sRNA targetomes. Thus, we develop a novel method to identify RNAs that interact with a specific sRNA, regardless of the type of regulation (positive or negative) or targets (mRNA, tRNA, sRNA). This method is called MAPS: MS2 affinity purification coupled with RNA sequencing. As proof of principle, we identified RNAs bound to RyhB, a well-characterized E. coli sRNA. Identification of RNAs co-purified with MS2-RyhB in a rne131 ?ryhB strain. RyhB (without MS2) was used as control