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Cross RW, Wiethoff CM, Brown-Augsburger P, Berens S, Blackbourne J, Liu L, Wu X, Tetreault J, Dodd C, Sina R, Witcher DR, Newcomb D, Frost D, Wilcox A, Borisevich V, Agans KN, Woolsey C, Prasad AN, Deer DJ, Geisbert JB, Dobias NS, Fenton KA, Strifler B, Ebert P, Higgs R, Beall A, Chanda S, Riva L, Yin X, Geisbert TW. The Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibody Bamlanivimab Does Not Enhance SARS-CoV-2 Infection by FcR-Mediated Mechanisms. Pathogens 2023; 12:1408. [PMID: 38133292 PMCID: PMC10746090 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12121408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
Abstract
As part of the non-clinical safety package characterizing bamlanivimab (SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing monoclonal antibody), the risk profile for antibody-dependent enhancement of infection (ADE) was evaluated in vitro and in an African green monkey (AGM) model of COVID-19. In vitro ADE assays in primary human macrophage, Raji, or THP-1 cells were used to evaluate enhancement of viral infection. Bamlanivimab binding to C1q, FcR, and cell-based effector activity was also assessed. In AGMs, the impact of bamlanivimab pretreatment on viral loads and clinical and histological pathology was assessed to evaluate enhanced SARS-CoV-2 replication or pathology. Bamlanivimab did not increase viral replication in vitro, despite a demonstrated effector function. In vivo, no significant differences were found among the AGM groups for weight, temperature, or food intake. Treatment with bamlanivimab reduced viral loads in nasal and oral swabs and BAL fluid relative to control groups. Viral antigen was not detected in lung tissue from animals treated with the highest dose of bamlanivimab. Bamlanivimab did not induce ADE of SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro or in an AGM model of infection at any dose evaluated. The findings suggest that high-affinity monoclonal antibodies pose a low risk of mediating ADE in patients and support their safety profile as a treatment of COVID-19 disease.
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- Robert W. Cross
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA (A.N.P.)
- Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA; (P.B.-A.); (S.B.)
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA; (P.B.-A.); (S.B.)
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA; (P.B.-A.); (S.B.)
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA; (P.B.-A.); (S.B.)
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA; (P.B.-A.); (S.B.)
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA; (P.B.-A.); (S.B.)
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- Charles River Laboratories, Inc., Reno, NV 89511, USA; (D.N.); (A.W.)
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- Charles River Laboratories, Inc., Reno, NV 89511, USA; (D.N.); (A.W.)
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- Charles River Laboratories, Inc., Reno, NV 89511, USA; (D.N.); (A.W.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA (A.N.P.)
- Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA (A.N.P.)
- Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA (A.N.P.)
- Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA (A.N.P.)
- Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA (A.N.P.)
- Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA (A.N.P.)
- Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA (A.N.P.)
- Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA (A.N.P.)
- Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA; (P.B.-A.); (S.B.)
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA; (P.B.-A.); (S.B.)
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- Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA; (P.B.-A.); (S.B.)
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- Immunity and Pathogenesis Program, Infectious and Inflammatory Disease Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, 10901 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Scripps Research, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Immunity and Pathogenesis Program, Infectious and Inflammatory Disease Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, 10901 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Immunity and Pathogenesis Program, Infectious and Inflammatory Disease Center, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, 10901 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA (A.N.P.)
- Galveston National Laboratory, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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Kavita U, Sun K, Braun M, Lembke W, Mody H, Kamerud J, Yang TY, Braun IV, Fang X, Gao W, Gupta S, Hofer M, Liao MZ, Loo L, McBlane F, Menochet K, Stubenrauch KG, Upreti VV, Vigil A, Wiethoff CM, Xia CQ, Zhu X, Jawa V, Chemuturi N. PK/PD and Bioanalytical Considerations of AAV-Based Gene Therapies: an IQ Consortium Industry Position Paper. AAPS J 2023; 25:78. [PMID: 37523051 DOI: 10.1208/s12248-023-00842-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Interest and efforts to use recombinant adeno-associated viruses (AAV) as gene therapy delivery tools to treat disease have grown exponentially. However, gaps in understanding of the pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) and disposition of this modality exist. This position paper comes from the Novel Modalities Working Group (WG), part of the International Consortium for Innovation and Quality in Pharmaceutical Development (IQ). The pan-industry WG effort focuses on the nonclinical PK and clinical pharmacology aspects of AAV gene therapy and related bioanalytical considerations.Traditional PK concepts are generally not applicable to AAV-based therapies due to the inherent complexity of a transgene-carrying viral vector, and the multiple steps and analytes involved in cell transduction and transgene-derived protein expression. Therefore, we explain PK concepts of biodistribution of AAV-based therapies and place key terminologies related to drug exposure and PD in the proper context. Factors affecting biodistribution are presented in detail, and guidelines are provided to design nonclinical studies to enable a stage-gated progression to Phase 1 testing. The nonclinical and clinical utility of transgene DNA, mRNA, and protein analytes are discussed with bioanalytical strategies to measure these analytes. The pros and cons of qPCR vs. ddPCR technologies for DNA/RNA measurement and qualitative vs. quantitative methods for transgene-derived protein are also presented. Last, best practices and recommendations for use of clinical and nonclinical data to project human dose and response are discussed. Together, the manuscript provides a holistic framework to discuss evolving concepts of PK/PD modeling, bioanalytical technologies, and clinical dose selection in gene therapy.
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- Uma Kavita
- Spark Therapeutics, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA.
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- Takeda Development Center Americas Inc., 125 Binney St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142, USA.
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- Bayer AG, Pharmaceuticals R&D, 13342, Berlin, Germany
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- Integrated Biologix GmbH, 4051, Basel, Switzerland
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- Genentech Inc., South San Francisco, California, USA
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- Janssen R&D LLC., Spring House, Pennsylvania, 19477, USA
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- Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc., Research Triangle, North Carolina, 27709, USA
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- EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc., Billerica, Massachusetts, 01821, USA
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- AbbVie, 2525 Dupont Drive, Irvine, California, 92612, USA
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- Spark Therapeutics, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA
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- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, 02210, USA
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ridgefield, Connecticut, 06877, USA
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- ReNAgade Therapeutics, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142, USA
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- AstraZeneca, Waltham, Massachusetts, 02451, USA
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- Bristol Myers Squibb, Lawrence Township, New Jersey, 08648, USA
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- Takeda Development Center Americas Inc., 125 Binney St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142, USA
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Boyles JS, Sadowski D, Potter S, Vukojicic A, Parker J, Chang WY, Ma YL, Chambers MG, Nelson J, Barmettler B, Smith EM, Kersjes K, Himes ER, Lin C, Lucchesi J, Brahmbhatt J, Sina R, Martin JA, Maestri E, Wiethoff CM, Dyas GL, Linnik MD, Na S, Witcher DR, Budelsky A, Rubtsova K. A nondepleting anti-CD19 antibody impairs B cell function and inhibits autoimmune diseases. JCI Insight 2023; 8:e166137. [PMID: 37427592 PMCID: PMC10371335 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.166137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
Abstract
B cells contribute to multiple aspects of autoimmune disorders, and B cell-targeting therapies, including B cell depletion, have been proven to be efficacious in treatment of multiple autoimmune diseases. However, the development of novel therapies targeting B cells with higher efficacy and a nondepleting mechanism of action is highly desirable. Here we describe a nondepleting, high-affinity anti-human CD19 antibody LY3541860 that exhibits potent B cell inhibitory activities. LY3541860 inhibits B cell activation, proliferation, and differentiation of primary human B cells with high potency. LY3541860 also inhibits human B cell activities in vivo in humanized mice. Similarly, our potent anti-mCD19 antibody also demonstrates improved efficacy over CD20 B cell depletion therapy in multiple B cell-dependent autoimmune disease models. Our data indicate that anti-CD19 antibody is a highly potent B cell inhibitor that may have potential to demonstrate improved efficacy over currently available B cell-targeting therapies in treatment of autoimmune conditions without causing B cell depletion.
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- Jeffrey S. Boyles
- Biotechnology Discovery Research, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Biotechnology Discovery Research, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Biotechnology Discovery Research, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Biotechnology Discovery Research, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Biotechnology Discovery Research, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Biotechnology Discovery Research, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Biotechnology Discovery Research, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Biotechnology Discovery Research, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Biotechnology Discovery Research, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Biotechnology Discovery Research, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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- Immunology Discovery, Lilly Biotechnology Center, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, California, USA
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Humphreys SC, Davis JA, Iqbal S, Kamel A, Kulmatycki K, Lao Y, Liu X, Rodgers J, Snoeys J, Vigil A, Weng Y, Wiethoff CM, Wittwer MB. Considerations and recommendations for assessment of plasma protein binding and drug-drug interactions for siRNA therapeutics. Nucleic Acids Res 2022; 50:6020-6037. [PMID: 35687098 PMCID: PMC9226521 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkac456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
At the time of writing, although siRNA therapeutics are approved for human use, no official regulatory guidance specific to this modality is available. In the absence of guidance, preclinical development for siRNA followed a hybrid of the small molecule and biologics guidance documents. However, siRNA differs significantly from small molecules and protein-based biologics in its physicochemical, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion properties, and its mechanism of action. Consequently, certain reports typically included in filing packages for small molecule or biologics may benefit from adaption, or even omission, from an siRNA filing. In this white paper, members of the 'siRNA working group' in the IQ Consortium compile a list of reports included in approved siRNA filing packages and discuss the relevance of two in vitro reports-the plasma protein binding evaluation and the drug-drug interaction risk assessment-to support siRNA regulatory filings. Publicly available siRNA approval packages and the literature were systematically reviewed to examine the role of siRNA plasma protein binding and drug-drug interactions in understanding pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationships, safety and translation. The findings are summarized into two decision trees to help guide industry decide when in vitro siRNA plasma protein binding and drug-drug interaction studies are warranted.
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- PKS Department, Novartis, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Global DMPK, Takeda, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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- DMPK, Pharmaceutical Candidate Optimization, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ 08648, USA
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- Early Development, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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- PKDM Department, Amgen Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- DMPK Department, Janssen R&D, Beerse 2340, Belgium
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- DMPK, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877, USA
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- Early Clinical Development Clinical Pharmacology Department, Pfizer, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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Jones BE, Brown-Augsburger PL, Corbett KS, Westendorf K, Davies J, Cujec TP, Wiethoff CM, Blackbourne JL, Heinz BA, Foster D, Higgs RE, Balasubramaniam D, Wang L, Zhang Y, Yang ES, Bidshahri R, Kraft L, Hwang Y, Žentelis S, Jepson KR, Goya R, Smith MA, Collins DW, Hinshaw SJ, Tycho SA, Pellacani D, Xiang P, Muthuraman K, Sobhanifar S, Piper MH, Triana FJ, Hendle J, Pustilnik A, Adams AC, Berens SJ, Baric RS, Martinez DR, Cross RW, Geisbert TW, Borisevich V, Abiona O, Belli HM, de Vries M, Mohamed A, Dittmann M, Samanovic MI, Mulligan MJ, Goldsmith JA, Hsieh CL, Johnson NV, Wrapp D, McLellan JS, Barnhart BC, Graham BS, Mascola JR, Hansen CL, Falconer E. The neutralizing antibody, LY-CoV555, protects against SARS-CoV-2 infection in nonhuman primates. Sci Transl Med 2021; 13:eabf1906. [PMID: 33820835 PMCID: PMC8284311 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abf1906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 287] [Impact Index Per Article: 95.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) poses a public health threat for which preventive and therapeutic agents are urgently needed. Neutralizing antibodies are a key class of therapeutics that may bridge widespread vaccination campaigns and offer a treatment solution in populations less responsive to vaccination. Here, we report that high-throughput microfluidic screening of antigen-specific B cells led to the identification of LY-CoV555 (also known as bamlanivimab), a potent anti-spike neutralizing antibody from a hospitalized, convalescent patient with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Biochemical, structural, and functional characterization of LY-CoV555 revealed high-affinity binding to the receptor-binding domain, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 binding inhibition, and potent neutralizing activity. A pharmacokinetic study of LY-CoV555 conducted in cynomolgus monkeys demonstrated a mean half-life of 13 days and a clearance of 0.22 ml hour-1 kg-1, consistent with a typical human therapeutic antibody. In a rhesus macaque challenge model, prophylactic doses as low as 2.5 mg/kg reduced viral replication in the upper and lower respiratory tract in samples collected through study day 6 after viral inoculation. This antibody has entered clinical testing and is being evaluated across a spectrum of COVID-19 indications, including prevention and treatment.
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- Bryan E Jones
- Lilly Biotechnology Center, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, CA 92121, USA.
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- Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Lilly Biotechnology Center, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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- Lilly Biotechnology Center, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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- Lilly Biotechnology Center, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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- Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- AbCellera Biologics Inc., Vancouver, BC V5Y0A1, Canada
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- AbCellera Biologics Inc., Vancouver, BC V5Y0A1, Canada
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- AbCellera Biologics Inc., Vancouver, BC V5Y0A1, Canada
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- AbCellera Biologics Inc., Vancouver, BC V5Y0A1, Canada
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- AbCellera Biologics Inc., Vancouver, BC V5Y0A1, Canada
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- AbCellera Biologics Inc., Vancouver, BC V5Y0A1, Canada
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- Lilly Biotechnology Center, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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- Lilly Biotechnology Center, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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- Lilly Biotechnology Center, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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- Lilly Biotechnology Center, Eli Lilly and Company, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Galveston National Laboratory and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Galveston National Laboratory and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Galveston National Laboratory and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
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- Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Department of Population Health, Division of Biostatistics, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- NYU Langone Vaccine Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- NYU Langone Vaccine Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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- Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- AbCellera Biologics Inc., Vancouver, BC V5Y0A1, Canada
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Jones BE, Brown-Augsburger PL, Corbett KS, Westendorf K, Davies J, Cujec TP, Wiethoff CM, Blackbourne JL, Heinz BA, Foster D, Higgs RE, Balasubramaniam D, Wang L, Bidshahri R, Kraft L, Hwang Y, Žentelis S, Jepson KR, Goya R, Smith MA, Collins DW, Hinshaw SJ, Tycho SA, Pellacani D, Xiang P, Muthuraman K, Sobhanifar S, Piper MH, Triana FJ, Hendle J, Pustilnik A, Adams AC, Berens SJ, Baric RS, Martinez DR, Cross RW, Geisbert TW, Borisevich V, Abiona O, Belli HM, de Vries M, Mohamed A, Dittmann M, Samanovic M, Mulligan MJ, Goldsmith JA, Hsieh CL, Johnson NV, Wrapp D, McLellan JS, Barnhart BC, Graham BS, Mascola JR, Hansen CL, Falconer E. LY-CoV555, a rapidly isolated potent neutralizing antibody, provides protection in a non-human primate model of SARS-CoV-2 infection. bioRxiv 2020. [PMID: 33024963 DOI: 10.1101/2020.09.30.318972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
SARS-CoV-2 poses a public health threat for which therapeutic agents are urgently needed. Herein, we report that high-throughput microfluidic screening of antigen-specific B-cells led to the identification of LY-CoV555, a potent anti-spike neutralizing antibody from a convalescent COVID-19 patient. Biochemical, structural, and functional characterization revealed high-affinity binding to the receptor-binding domain, ACE2 binding inhibition, and potent neutralizing activity. In a rhesus macaque challenge model, prophylaxis doses as low as 2.5 mg/kg reduced viral replication in the upper and lower respiratory tract. These data demonstrate that high-throughput screening can lead to the identification of a potent antiviral antibody that protects against SARS-CoV-2 infection. One Sentence Summary LY-CoV555, an anti-spike antibody derived from a convalescent COVID-19 patient, potently neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 and protects the upper and lower airways of non-human primates against SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Nidetz NF, Gallagher TM, Wiethoff CM. Inhibition of type I interferon responses by adenovirus serotype-dependent Gas6 binding. Virology 2017; 515:150-157. [PMID: 29288958 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2017.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Revised: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The clinical use of many adenovirus vaccine vectors (AdVs) is limited by the presence of pre-existing antibodies in human populations, which prevent common AdVs from transducing cells and expressing immunogenic gene products. Rare serotype AdVs, such as HAdV-28D can bypass pre-existing immunity. However, rare AdVs stimulate high-levels of type I interferon (IFN), which suppresses antigenic gene expression and therefore limits immunogenicity. Recent studies identified Gas6 as a factor that connects enveloped viruses to host-cell receptor tyrosine kinases, in turn generating signaling cascades that antagonize type I IFN responses. We discovered that Gas6 bound to the fiber proteins of common AdV serotypes, such as HAdV-5C, with a higher affinity than rare HAd-28D fibers. AdV-associated Gas6 suppressed IFN production by common AdVs and enhanced long-term expression of AdV encoded genes. We hypothesize that rare AdV serotypes might be engineered to include Gas6 binding motifs, thereby generating novel vectors that are more effective.
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- Natalie F Nidetz
- Loyola University Chicago, 2016 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
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- Loyola University Chicago, 2016 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
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McGuire KA, Miura K, Wiethoff CM, Williamson KC. New adenovirus-based vaccine vectors targeting Pfs25 elicit antibodies that inhibit Plasmodium falciparum transmission. Malar J 2017; 16:254. [PMID: 28619071 PMCID: PMC5471885 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-017-1896-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 06/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background An effective malaria transmission-blocking vaccine (TBV) would be a major advance in the current efforts to eliminate and, ultimately, eradicate malaria. Antibodies against Plasmodium falciparum surface protein, Pfs25, are known to block parasite development in the mosquito vector. However, in initial clinical trials the limited immunogenicity of recombinant Pfs25 protein-in-adjuvant vaccines has been a challenge. Methods Novel human adenovirus type 5 (Ad5) vectors were used in heterologous prime boost vaccination strategies to augment the immune response against Pfs25. Specifically, an Ad5 vector that directs expression of full-length, membrane-bound Pfs25 was used as a priming immunization followed by a boost with Ad5 viral particles displaying only the Pfs25 epitope targeted by transmission-blocking antibodies 4B7 and 1D2 (Pfs25 aa 122–134) in hypervariable region 5 of the hexon capsid protein. Results This heterologous prime-boost vaccine strategy induced antibodies that significantly inhibit P. falciparum transmission to mosquitoes in a standard membrane-feeding assay. Further, immunized mice generated a robust anti-Pfs25 antibody response characterized by higher titer, higher relative avidity and a broader IgG subclass profile than observed with a homologous prime-boost with recombinant Pfs25/alum. Conclusion The data suggest that focusing the immune response against defined epitopes displayed on the viral capsid is an effective strategy for transmission-blocking vaccine development.
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- Kathleen A McGuire
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA. .,Abbvie, 1 North Waukegan Road, North Chicago, IL, 60064, USA.
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- Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Rockville, MD, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA.,Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN, 46285, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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Montespan C, Marvin SA, Austin S, Burrage AM, Roger B, Rayne F, Faure M, Campell EM, Schneider C, Reimer R, Grünewald K, Wiethoff CM, Wodrich H. Multi-layered control of Galectin-8 mediated autophagy during adenovirus cell entry through a conserved PPxY motif in the viral capsid. PLoS Pathog 2017; 13:e1006217. [PMID: 28192531 PMCID: PMC5325606 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1006217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2016] [Revised: 02/24/2017] [Accepted: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Cells employ active measures to restrict infection by pathogens, even prior to responses from the innate and humoral immune defenses. In this context selective autophagy is activated upon pathogen induced membrane rupture to sequester and deliver membrane fragments and their pathogen contents for lysosomal degradation. Adenoviruses, which breach the endosome upon entry, escape this fate by penetrating into the cytosol prior to autophagosome sequestration of the ruptured endosome. We show that virus induced membrane damage is recognized through Galectin-8 and sequesters the autophagy receptors NDP52 and p62. We further show that a conserved PPxY motif in the viral membrane lytic protein VI is critical for efficient viral evasion of autophagic sequestration after endosomal lysis. Comparing the wildtype with a PPxY-mutant virus we show that depletion of Galectin-8 or suppression of autophagy in ATG5-/- MEFs rescues infectivity of the PPxY-mutant virus while depletion of the autophagy receptors NDP52, p62 has only minor effects. Furthermore we show that wildtype viruses exploit the autophagic machinery for efficient nuclear genome delivery and control autophagosome formation via the cellular ubiquitin ligase Nedd4.2 resulting in reduced antigenic presentation. Our data thus demonstrate that a short PPxY-peptide motif in the adenoviral capsid permits multi-layered viral control of autophagic processes during entry.
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- Charlotte Montespan
- MFP CNRS UMR 5234, Microbiologie Fondamentale et Pathogénicité, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- MFP CNRS UMR 5234, Microbiologie Fondamentale et Pathogénicité, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- MFP CNRS UMR 5234, Microbiologie Fondamentale et Pathogénicité, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- MFP CNRS UMR 5234, Microbiologie Fondamentale et Pathogénicité, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- MFP CNRS UMR 5234, Microbiologie Fondamentale et Pathogénicité, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- Heinrich-Pette-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Experimentelle Virologie, Hamburg, Germany
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- Heinrich-Pette-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Experimentelle Virologie, Hamburg, Germany
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- Heinrich-Pette-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Experimentelle Virologie, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- MFP CNRS UMR 5234, Microbiologie Fondamentale et Pathogénicité, Université de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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Wiethoff CM, Nemerow GR. Adenovirus membrane penetration: Tickling the tail of a sleeping dragon. Virology 2015; 479-480:591-9. [PMID: 25798531 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2015.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2014] [Revised: 02/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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As is the case for nearly every viral pathogen, non-enveloped viruses (NEV) must maintain their integrity under potentially harsh environmental conditions while retaining the ability to undergo rapid disassembly at the right time and right place inside host cells. NEVs generally exist in this metastable state until they encounter key cellular stimuli such as membrane receptors, decreased intracellular pH, digestion by cellular proteases, or a combination of these factors. These stimuli trigger conformational changes in the viral capsid that exposes a sequestered membrane-perturbing protein. This protein subsequently modifies the cell membrane in such a way as to allow passage of the virion and accompanying nucleic acid payload into the cell cytoplasm. Different NEVs employ variations of this general pathway for cell entry (Moyer and Nemerow, 2011, Curr. Opin. Virol., 1, 44-49), however this review will focus on significant new knowledge obtained on cell entry by human adenovirus (HAdV).
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- The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
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Abu-Tair T, Martin C, Wiethoff CM, Kampmann C. Fallbericht einer Aortendissektion nach Ballonangioplastie einer Reaortenisthmusstenose und Entlastung der Dissektion mittels perkutaner Membranfenestrierung. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1354544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Freeman D, Cedillos R, Choyke S, Lukic Z, McGuire K, Marvin S, Burrage AM, Sudholt S, Rana A, O'Connor C, Wiethoff CM, Campbell EM. Alpha-synuclein induces lysosomal rupture and cathepsin dependent reactive oxygen species following endocytosis. PLoS One 2013; 8:e62143. [PMID: 23634225 PMCID: PMC3636263 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0062143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 186] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2012] [Accepted: 03/18/2013] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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α-synuclein dysregulation is a critical aspect of Parkinson's disease pathology. Recent studies have observed that α-synuclein aggregates are cytotoxic to cells in culture and that this toxicity can be spread between cells. However, the molecular mechanisms governing this cytotoxicity and spread are poorly characterized. Recent studies of viruses and bacteria, which achieve their cytoplasmic entry by rupturing intracellular vesicles, have utilized the redistribution of galectin proteins as a tool to measure vesicle rupture by these organisms. Using this approach, we demonstrate that α-synuclein aggregates can induce the rupture of lysosomes following their endocytosis in neuronal cell lines. This rupture can be induced by the addition of α-synuclein aggregates directly into cells as well as by cell-to-cell transfer of α-synuclein. We also observe that lysosomal rupture by α-synuclein induces a cathepsin B dependent increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) in target cells. Finally, we observe that α-synuclein aggregates can induce inflammasome activation in THP-1 cells. Lysosomal rupture is known to induce mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation, both of which are well established aspects of Parkinson's disease, thus connecting these aspects of Parkinson's disease to the propagation of α-synuclein pathology in cells.
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- David Freeman
- Integrated Cell Biology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- Integrated Cell Biology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- Integrated Cell Biology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- Integrated Cell Biology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri, United States of America
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Biological Sciences, North Central College, Naperville, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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- Integrated Cell Biology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
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Martinez R, Burrage AM, Wiethoff CM, Wodrich H. High temporal resolution imaging reveals endosomal membrane penetration and escape of adenoviruses in real time. Methods Mol Biol 2013; 1064:211-26. [PMID: 23996260 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-62703-601-6_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Imaging host-pathogen interactions in real time can provide significant insight into dynamic processes and provide information about time and space of their occurences. Here, we present detailed experimental instructions on how to image the membrane penetration process of the non-enveloped adenovirus in real time. The system is based on a cell line stably expressing the lectin galectin-3 fused to a fluorophore. Membrane-lytic events during adenovirus cell entry can be monitored by the recruitment of galectin-3 to galactose-containing membrane glycoproteins on the exo-surface of ruptured membranes. The simultaneous use of fluorescently labeled adenoviral capsids allows to image the events in unmatched temporal resolution.
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- Ruben Martinez
- Microbiologie Fondamental et Pathogénicité, MFP CNRS UMR 5234, University of Bordeaux SEGALEN, Bordeaux, France
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Adenovirus relies on numerous interactions between viral and host cell proteins to efficiently enter cells. Undoubtedly, post-translational modifications of host and cellular proteins can impact the efficiency of this cell entry process. Ubiquitylation, once simply thought of as a modification targeting proteins for proteasomal degradation, is now known to regulate protein trafficking within cells, protein-protein interactions and cell signalling pathways. Accumulating evidence suggests that protein ubiquitylation can influence all stages of the life cycle of other viruses such as cell entry, replication and egress. Until recently, the influence of ubiquitylation has only been documented during adenovirus replication. This review highlights the most recent evidence demonstrating direct engagement of host ubiquitylation and SUMOylation machinery by adenovirus during cell entry. Additionally, potential roles for host protein ubiquitylation and the potential for adenovirus regulation of host ubiquitylation machinery during cell entry are discussed.
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- Shauna A Marvin
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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Moyer CL, Wiethoff CM, Maier O, Smith JG, Nemerow GR. Functional genetic and biophysical analyses of membrane disruption by human adenovirus. J Virol 2011; 85:2631-41. [PMID: 21209115 PMCID: PMC3067937 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.02321-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2010] [Accepted: 12/23/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The identification of the adenovirus (AdV) protein that mediates endosome penetration during infection has remained elusive. Several lines of evidence from previous studies suggest that the membrane lytic factor of AdV is the internal capsid protein VI. While these earlier results imply a role for protein VI in endosome disruption, direct evidence during cell entry has not been demonstrated. To acquire more definitive proof, we engineered random mutations in a critical N-terminal amphipathic α-helix of VI in an attempt to generate AdV mutants that lack efficient membrane penetration and infection. Random mutagenesis within the context of the AdV genome was achieved via the development of a novel technique that incorporates both error-prone PCR and recombineering. Using this system, we identified a single mutation, L40Q, that significantly reduced infectivity and selectively impaired endosome penetration. Furthermore, we obtained biophysical data showing that the lack of efficient endosomalysis is associated with reduced insertion of the L40Q mutation in protein VI (VI-L40Q) into membranes. Our studies indicate that protein VI is the critical membrane lytic factor of AdV during cellular entry and reveal the biochemical basis for its membrane interactions.
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- Crystal L. Moyer
- Department of Immunology and Microbial Science, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, Department of Microbiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Immunology and Microbial Science, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, Department of Microbiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Immunology and Microbial Science, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, Department of Microbiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Immunology and Microbial Science, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, Department of Microbiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Immunology and Microbial Science, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, Department of Microbiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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Barlan AU, Danthi P, Wiethoff CM. Lysosomal localization and mechanism of membrane penetration influence nonenveloped virus activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. Virology 2011; 412:306-14. [PMID: 21315400 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2011.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2010] [Revised: 12/06/2010] [Accepted: 01/14/2011] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Adenovirus (Ad) endosomal membrane penetration activates the NLRP3 inflammasome by releasing lysosomal cathepsin B (catB) into the cytoplasm. We therefore examined the extent to which inflammasome activation correlates with Ad colocalization with catB-enriched lysosomes. Inflammasome activation, is greater during infections with Ad5 possessing an Ad16 fiber (Ad5F16gfp), or Ad5gfp neutralized by human serum, than Ad5gfp alone. Enhanced IL-1β release by Ad5F16gfp is partially due to increased TLR9 signaling but also correlates with greater release of catB into the cytoplasm. This increased TLR9 signaling and catB release correlates with a greater localization of Ad5F16gfp to lysosomes prior to endosomal escape. Another nonenveloped virus, reovirus, requires catB to penetrate cell membranes. However, reovirus did not release catB into the cytoplasm despite significantly greater colocalization with lysosomes compared to Ad5gfp and efficient membrane penetration. Thus, not only lysosomal localization, but the mechanism of membrane penetration influences viral activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome.
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- A U Barlan
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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Maier O, Wiethoff CM. N-terminal α-helix-independent membrane interactions facilitate adenovirus protein VI induction of membrane tubule formation. Virology 2010; 408:31-8. [PMID: 20869737 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2010.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2010] [Revised: 08/12/2010] [Accepted: 08/30/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Adenovirus disrupts endosomal membranes during cell entry. The membrane lytic capsid protein VI (pVI) facilitates entry by fragmenting membranes. Although an N-terminal amphipathic α-helix (VI-Φ) possesses similar membrane affinity as pVI, truncated protein lacking VI-Φ (VIΔ54) still possesses moderate membrane affinity. We demonstrate that incorporation of nickel-NTA lipids in membranes enhances the membrane affinity and the membrane lytic activity of VIΔ54. We also demonstrate that 3 predicted pVI α-helices within residues 54-114 associate with membranes, sitting roughly parallel to the membrane surface. His-tagged VIΔ54 is capable of fragmenting membranes similar to pVI and the VI-Φ peptide. Interestingly, neither VI-Φ nor His-tagged VIΔ54 can induce tubule formation in giant lipid vesicles as observed for pVI. These data suggest cooperativity between the amphipathic α-helix and residues in VIΔ54 to induce positive membrane curvature and tubule formation. These results provide additional details regarding the mechanism of nonenveloped virus membrane penetration.
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- Oana Maier
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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Maier O, Galan DL, Wodrich H, Wiethoff CM. An N-terminal domain of adenovirus protein VI fragments membranes by inducing positive membrane curvature. Virology 2010; 402:11-9. [PMID: 20409568 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2010.03.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2010] [Revised: 03/01/2010] [Accepted: 03/26/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Adenovirus (Ad) membrane penetration during cell entry is poorly understood. Here we show that antibodies which neutralize the membrane lytic activity of the Ad capsid protein VI interfere with Ad endosomal membrane penetration. In vitro studies using a peptide corresponding to an N-terminal amphipathic alpha-helix of protein VI (VI-Phi), as well as other truncated forms of protein VI suggest that VI-Phi is largely responsible for protein VI binding to and lysing of membranes. Additional studies suggest that VI-Phi lies nearly parallel to the membrane surface. Protein VI fragments membranes and induces highly curved structures. Further studies suggest that protein VI induces positive membrane curvature. These data support a model in which protein VI binds membranes, inducing positive curvature strain which ultimately leads to membrane fragmentation. These results agree with previous observations of Ad membrane permeabilization during cell entry and provide an initial mechanistic description of a nonenveloped virus membrane lytic protein.
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- Oana Maier
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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Wodrich H, Henaff D, Jammart B, Segura-Morales C, Seelmeir S, Coux O, Ruzsics Z, Wiethoff CM, Kremer EJ. A capsid-encoded PPxY-motif facilitates adenovirus entry. PLoS Pathog 2010; 6:e1000808. [PMID: 20333243 PMCID: PMC2841620 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1000808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2009] [Accepted: 02/05/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Viruses use cellular machinery to enter and infect cells. In this study we address the cell entry mechanisms of nonenveloped adenoviruses (Ads). We show that protein VI, an internal capsid protein, is rapidly exposed after cell surface attachment and internalization and remains partially associated with the capsid during intracellular transport. We found that a PPxY motif within protein VI recruits Nedd4 E3 ubiquitin ligases to bind and ubiquitylate protein VI. We further show that this PPxY motif is involved in rapid, microtubule-dependent intracellular movement of protein VI. Ads with a mutated PPxY motif can efficiently escape endosomes but are defective in microtubule-dependent trafficking toward the nucleus. Likewise, depletion of Nedd4 ligases attenuates nuclear accumulation of incoming Ad particles and infection. Our data provide the first evidence that virus-encoded PPxY motifs are required during virus entry, which may be of significance for several other pathogens.
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- Harald Wodrich
- Institut Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
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Of the 53 different human adenovirus (HAdV) serotypes belonging to species A-G, a significant number are associated with acute respiratory, gastrointestinal and ocular infections. Replication-defective HAdV-5-based vectors also continue to play a significant role in gene transfer trials and in vaccine delivery efforts in the clinic. Although significant progress has been made from studies of AdV biology, we still have an incomplete understanding of AdV's structure as well as its multifactorial interactions with the host. Continuing efforts to improve knowledge in these areas, as discussed in this chapter, will be crucial for revealing the mechanisms of AdV pathogenesis and for allowing optimal use of AdV vectors for biomedical applications.
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- Jason G Smith
- Department of Immunology and Microbial Science, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, 92037, USA
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Hu Z, Wu H, Wiethoff CM, Ramachandran C, Weiner N. Topical delivery of α-interferon from liposomal systems: anin vivostudy with hairless mouse. Drug Deliv 2008. [DOI: 10.3109/10717549509031356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Horne WS, Wiethoff CM, Cui C, Wilcoxen KM, Amorin M, Ghadiri MR, Nemerow GR. Antiviral cyclic D,L-alpha-peptides: targeting a general biochemical pathway in virus infections. Bioorg Med Chem 2005; 13:5145-53. [PMID: 15993611 PMCID: PMC1829313 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2005.05.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2005] [Revised: 04/21/2005] [Accepted: 05/10/2005] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Diverse virus families have evolved to exploit the acidification of endosomal compartments to gain entry into cells. We describe a supramolecular approach for selectively targeting and inhibiting viral infections through this central biochemical pathway. Using adenovirus as a model non-enveloped virus, we have determined that an eight-residue cyclic D,L-alpha-peptide, selected from a directed combinatorial library, can specifically prevent the development of low pH in endocytic vesicles, arrest the escape of virions from the endosome, and abrogate adenovirus infection without an apparent adverse effect on cell viability. The likely generality of this approach against other pH-dependent viral infections is supported by the inhibition of type-A influenza virus escape from endosomes in the presence of the same peptide. Our studies suggest that self-assembling cyclic D,L-alpha-peptides hold considerable potential as a new rational supramolecular approach toward the design and discovery of broad-spectrum antiviral agents.
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- W Seth Horne
- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 North Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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In contrast to enveloped viruses, the mechanisms involved in membrane penetration by nonenveloped viruses are not as well understood. In these studies, we determined the relationship between adenovirus (Ad) capsid disassembly and the development of membrane lytic activity. Exposure to low pH or heating induced conformational changes in wild-type Ad but not in temperature-sensitive Ad (ts1) particles that fail to escape the early endosome. Wild-type Ad but not ts1 particles permeabilized model membranes (liposomes) and facilitated the cytosolic delivery of a ribotoxin. Alterations in wild-type Ad capsids were associated with the exposure of a pH-independent membrane lytic factor. Unexpectedly, this factor was identified as protein VI, a 22-kDa cement protein located beneath the peripentonal hexons in the viral capsid. Recombinant protein VI and preprotein VI, but not a deletion mutant lacking an N-terminal amphipathic alpha-helix, possessed membrane lytic activity similar to partially disassembled virions. A new model of Ad entry is proposed based on our present observations of capsid disassembly and membrane penetration.
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- Christopher M Wiethoff
- Department of Immunology, The Scripps Research Institute, 10550 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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AIM Left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy is a common feature in Fabry disease-related progressive infiltrative hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and affects both men and women, but at different ages. To date, however, little is known about the role of right ventricular (RV) function in Fabry disease. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the extent of RV involvement in patients with Fabry disease. METHODS Echocardiographic examination of the right and left ventricle was carried out in 129 patients (80 women and 49 men) with Fabry disease. RESULTS RV hypertrophy was present in 46 patients (35.7%). Of these patients, 13 showed signs of severely depressed right systolic function (tricuspid annulus movement < 10 mm and a prolonged RV pre-ejection period/pulmonary ejection time ratio) and six patients showed additional severe depression of parameters of diastolic function (pseudo-normal or restrictive RV filling pattems). Those patients with RV hypertrophy and severely compromised systolic and diastolic function had the highest LV masses (92 +/- 11.7 g/m(2.7)). CONCLUSION RV involvement is common in Fabry disease and ultimately progresses to severe systolic and diastolic RV dysfunction. These findings might explain why patients with preserved LV function can develop clinical features such as reduced exercise capacity, organomegaly and lymphoedema.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Blood Pressure/physiology
- Body Mass Index
- Cardiomyopathies/complications
- Cardiomyopathies/diagnosis
- Cardiomyopathies/physiopathology
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Electrocardiography
- Fabry Disease/complications
- Fabry Disease/physiopathology
- Female
- Heart Failure/complications
- Heart Failure/diagnosis
- Heart Failure/physiopathology
- Humans
- Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular/complications
- Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular/pathology
- Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular/physiopathology
- Hypertrophy, Right Ventricular/complications
- Hypertrophy, Right Ventricular/pathology
- Hypertrophy, Right Ventricular/physiopathology
- Male
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Right/complications
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Right/diagnosis
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Right/physiopathology
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- C Kampmann
- Department of Cardiology, University Children's Hospital, Mainz, Germany.
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Wiethoff CM, Koe JG, Koe GS, Middaugh CR. Compositional effects of cationic lipid/DNA delivery systems on transgene expression in cell culture. J Pharm Sci 2004; 93:108-23. [PMID: 14648641 DOI: 10.1002/jps.10519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Studies of the contribution of various physical properties of cationic lipid/DNA complexes (CLDCs) to their observed transgene expression in vitro were conducted using cationic liposomes composed of the cationic lipids 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium propane (DOTAP) and dimethyldioctadecylammonium bromide (DDAB), with or without equimolar amounts of cholesterol (CHOL) or 1,2-dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine (DOPE). The relative degree of luciferase expression by CLDCs is dependent on a complex relationship between net charge of the CLDC as well as previously reported properties, such as membrane fluidity and curvature of the cationic bilayer. Assessments were made of the role of these physical properties on CLDC stability in the extracellular medium, the extent of DNA cellular association, and membrane disruption activity. The efficiency of luciferase expression from negatively charged CLDCs is greatly improved by incorporation of DOPE. This result correlates with enhanced resistance to inhibition of gene delivery by heparan sulfate, increased cellular association of DNA, and enhanced membrane disruption activity. Luciferase expression by positively charged CLDCs is greatly reduced by incorporating equimolar amounts of CHOL and DOPE. This result occurs is in spite of increased resistance to heparan sulfate-mediated inhibition of gene delivery, increased DNA cellular association, and enhanced membrane disruption activity. The observed CLDC compositional effects on luciferase expression along with observed effects on the delivery process suggest that a better understanding of the kinetics and specific routes of gene delivery is necessary.
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- Christopher M Wiethoff
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA
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Wiethoff CM, Gill ML, Koe GS, Koe JG, Middaugh CR. A fluorescence study of the structure and accessibility of plasmid DNA condensed with cationic gene delivery vehicles. J Pharm Sci 2003; 92:1272-85. [PMID: 12761816 DOI: 10.1002/jps.10391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The cationic lipids 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium-propane and dimethyldioctadecylammonium bromide, with or without the helper lipids 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine or cholesterol, and the cationic polymer polyethyleneimine, were compared for their ability to displace fluorescent dyes from DNA. Differences in displacement of the intercalating dyes ethidium bromide and ethidium homodimer correlate with their relative affinities with DNA, with the extent of ethidium homodimer displacement significantly less. Differences in ethidium homodimer and ethidium bromide displacement as a function of the ratio of polycation to DNA and the charge density of the polycation suggest a greater sensitivity of the former to topological changes in condensed DNA. Marked differences in the ability of these cationic delivery systems to displace the minor groove binding dyes 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole and Hoechst 33258 upon interaction with DNA are also apparent, with the majority of Hoechst 33258 remaining bound to DNA. Changes in the spectral properties of Hoechst 33258 were further used to characterize polycation-induced changes in solvent accessibility of the DNA minor groove. Taken together, these studies demonstrate differences in the interaction of various cationic lipids and polyethyleneimine in terms of regional displacement of dyes, polycation-induced structural changes in DNA, as well as polycation-mediated changes in solvent accessibility of the minor groove. The relevance of these studies to current models of the structure and assembly of polycation/DNA complexes are discussed.
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- Christopher M Wiethoff
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA
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Kampmann C, Wiethoff CM, Martin C, Wenzel A, Kampmann R, Whybra C, Miebach E, Beck M. Electrocardiographic signs of hypertrophy in fabry disease-associated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Acta Paediatr Suppl 2003; 91:21-7. [PMID: 12572838 DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2002.tb03105.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIMS Fabry disease results from deficient activity of the lysosomal enzyme alpha-galactosidase A. Progressive accumulation of the major substrates leads, in both men and women, to progressive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. We aimed to evaluate the utility of different electrocardiographic (ECG) parameters for assessing the degree and severity of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in patients with Fabry disease. METHODS A total of 166 ECGs of 94 hemi- and heterozygous patients with Fabry disease were analysed and compared with echocardiographic-estimated left ventricular mass (LVM). RESULTS There was a significant (p < 0.0001) correlation between QRS duration (R2 = 0.59), 12-lead amplitude/duration product (R2 = 0.61), Sokolow-Lyon voltage/duration product (R2 = 0.52) and LVM. Analysis of receiver operating characteristics revealed that the 12-lead amplitude/duration product had the highest sensitivity-specificity relationship (p < 0.01 compared with the Cornell index). CONCLUSION In general, ECG signs of left ventricular hypertrophy correlated well with LVM as revealed by echocardiography. Of the parameters studied, the 12-lead amplitude/duration product was the most successful at describing the severity of cardiac involvement in Fabry disease. These data suggest that ECG parameters have potential for use as a simple and cost-effective means of screening for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in patients with Fabry disease.
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- C Kampmann
- University Children's Hospital, Mainz, Germany.
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Thermally induced structural changes in adenovirus type 5 (Ad) in the presence of either 2 or 10% sucrose were investigated using a variety of biophysical techniques. In solutions containing 2% sucrose, a highly cooperative transition in the structure of the virus was observed at 45 degrees C as detected by tryptophan fluorescence, derivative UV absorption spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD), and dynamic and static light scattering. This transition resulted in (at least partial) disassembly of the virus and a concomitant increase in the accessibility of the viral DNA to the fluorescent dye, TOTO-1. Capsid disassembly was verified by transmission electron microscopy, which showed ruptured icosahedral vertices near 45 degrees C followed by complete capsid disassembly at higher temperatures. SDS-PAGE of thermally treated Ad suggests that the penton base (protein III) and protein IIIa (located in the peripentonal region) are significantly more labile than other capsid proteins and may be the initial instigators in capsid disassembly. Additional discrete structural transitions were observed in viral proteins using the aforementioned spectroscopic techniques. Thermally induced rearrangements of the condensed DNA at higher temperatures were also detected by the appearance of "psi"-like features in the CD spectra as well as a dramatic decrease in accessibility of DNA to TOTO-1. These transitions corresponded to discrete endothermic events that are also detected by differential scanning calorimetry. By increasing the concentration of sucrose to 10%, secondary and tertiary structural features of adenoviral proteins were significantly stabilized, although loss of quaternary structure at 45 degrees C was still observed.
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- Jason Rexroad
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Ave., Lawrence, KS 66047, USA
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Worldwide vaccination programs against infectious diseases and toxins are estimated to save approximately 3 million lives yearly. Tragically, however, another 3 million individuals (primarily children) die of vaccine-preventable diseases. A significant portion of this problem results from the thermal instability of many of the currently used vaccines. This review argues that modern methods of physical and chemical analysis permit for the first time characterization of the degradative pathways of thermally labile vaccines. A rigorous description of these pathways permit a more rational and systematic approach to the stabilization of vaccines. A direct result of the replacement of currently employed, primarily empirical, approaches to vaccine stabilization with a more molecular-based methodology should be the development of more universally available vaccinations against life-threatening diseases. This has the potential to have a dramatic impact on world health.
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- Duane T Brandau
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA
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The use of various synthetic lipids and polymers to deliver DNA for gene therapy applications has been the subject of intense examination for the last 15 years. Our understanding of the processes involved in the delivery of DNA, although still limited, can be described in terms of specific physical and chemical barriers encountered along the delivery pathway. Successful engagement of this pathway involves avoiding inactivation in the extracellular compartment and initial favorable interactions with the cell surface. Internalization of the delivery system by endocytosis results in a poorly defined endosomal trafficking process which, if not escaped, leads to degradation of the therapeutic DNA in lysosomes. For the small fraction of material that is able to escape this vesicular trafficking pathway, the cytosol provides additional physical and metabolic barriers to further trafficking to the nucleus. Finally, nuclear uptake has been demonstrated to be a significant barrier to gene delivery. In this review, we outline in greater detail the various processes involved in each step and describe various formulation variables that have been explored to overcome these delivery barriers to nonviral gene delivery.
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- Christopher M Wiethoff
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA
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Fabry disease is an X-linked glycosphingolipid storage disorder caused by a deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A. Affected patients experience debilitating neuropathic pain and have premature mortality due to renal failure, cardiovascular disease or cerebrovascular complications. The disease may be X-linked dominant, since most females heterozygous for Fabry disease are affected clinically. We evaluated the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics of agalsidase alfa (Replagal) administered intravenously to female patients with Fabry disease in an open-label, single-centre study. Fifteen severely affected patients received agalsidase alfa at 0.2 mg/kg every other week for up to 55 weeks. Agalsidase alfa was safe and well-tolerated in female patients. None of the patients developed antibodies or experienced an infusion reaction to agalsidase alfa. The pharmacokinetic profile of agalsidase alfa in female patients is comparable to the pharmacokinetics of agalsidase alfa in male patients. Mean urine sediment and plasma Gb3 levels decreased from baseline at 13, 27 and 41 weeks. A significant decrease in left ventricular mass from baseline was seen at weeks 27 (p = 0.003) and 41 (p = 0.039), and a significant reduction in QRS durations was seen at week 27 (p = 0.007). Furthermore, there was a significant improvement in quality of life. Renal function did not deteriorate in these 15 female patients over the 13- to 41-week period of observation. We conclude that enzyme replacement therapy with agalsidase alfa was safe and effective in female patients heterozygous for Fabry disease.
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- F Baehner
- Children's Hospital, Johannes-Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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Choosakoonkriang S, Wiethoff CM, Koe GS, Koe JG, Anchordoquy TJ, Middaugh CR. An infrared spectroscopic study of the effect of hydration on cationic lipid/DNA complexes. J Pharm Sci 2003; 92:115-30. [PMID: 12486688 DOI: 10.1002/jps.10279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Infrared spectroscopy was used to examine the effect of dehydration on the structure of DNA and cationic lipid/DNA complexes (CLDCs). Information regarding the effect of hydration on the interface between the cationic lipids and DNA was obtained by following subtle but reproducible changes in vibrational bands arising from the DNA bases and phosphate backbone as well as bands from the lipid ester groups within the interfacial region of the bilayer. Dehydration of supercoiled plasmid DNA induces a transition from a B-conformation in solution to a mixed conformation in the dried state. Changes in vibrations of the bases upon drying suggest a change to an A-conformation whereas vibrations from the phosphate moieties suggest A- or C-forms. Vibrational changes in the ribose ring suggest adoption of a C-conformation. When CLDCs composed of either DOTAP (1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium-propane) or DDAB (dioctadecyldimethylammonium bromide) cationic lipids with or without equimolar amounts of the helper lipids cholesterol or DOPE (1,2-dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamin) are dried, the DNA is still able to undergo these structural transitions suggesting a nonrigid CLDC structure. The effect of dehydration on these interfacial interactions was found to be dependent on the type of cationic lipid used as well as the type of helper lipid. In addition, this work provides a simple spectroscopic analytical approach that can be used for the characterization of nonviral vectors that has potential pharmaceutical utility.
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- Sirirat Choosakoonkriang
- The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The University of Kansas, 2095 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA
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The interaction of cationic liposomes with supercoiled plasmid DNA results in a major rearrangement of each component to form compact multilamellar structures comprised of alternating layers of two-dimensional arrays of DNA sandwiched between lipid bilayers. Fluorescence resonance energy transfer was used to estimate the distance of closest approach of DNA to the lipid bilayers in these complexes. The effect of several compositional variables on this distance, including the ratio of cationic lipid to DNA, and the charge density, intrinsic curvature, and fluidity of the lipid bilayer were examined. Additionally, the effect of ionic strength was studied. For complexes prepared at or above a 3:1 charge ratio (+/-), the observed distance of closest approach was found to be in agreement with the intercalation of DNA between lipid bilayers. As the charge ratio was decreased, a monotonic increase in the distance was observed with a maximum observed at 0.5:1. Correlations between differences in the proximity of DNA to the lipid bilayer and the hydrodynamic size of the complexes were also found. A model based on these observations and previous reports suggests the formation of discrete populations of complexes below a charge ratio of 0.5:1 and above 3:1. The structure of the negatively charged complexes is consistent with DNA extending from the surface of the particles, whereas those possessing excess positive charge were multilamellar aggregates with the DNA effectively condensed between lipid bilayers. Complexes between these two states consist of weighted fractions of these two species.
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- Christopher M Wiethoff
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA
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Wiethoff CM, Smith JG, Koe GS, Middaugh CR. The potential role of proteoglycans in cationic lipid-mediated gene delivery. Studies of the interaction of cationic lipid-DNA complexes with model glycosaminoglycans. J Biol Chem 2001; 276:32806-13. [PMID: 11443107 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m007940200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Recent evidence supports a role for proteoglycans in polycation-mediated gene delivery. Therefore, the interaction of glycosaminoglycans with cationic lipid-DNA complexes (CLDCs) has been characterized using a combination of biophysical approaches. At low ionic strength, CLDCs bind to heparin-derivatized Sepharose particles, with the ratio of cationic lipid to DNA controlling the binding. Incorporation of the helper lipids cholesterol or 1,2-dioleoyl-phosphatidylethanolamine increases the amount of bound CLDC. Heparin also induces the aggregation of CLDCs, with cholesterol reducing this effect. Isothermal titration calorimetry demonstrates an endothermic heat for the binding of heparin to CLDCs at low ionic strength, whereas circular dichroism studies suggest a heparin-stimulated release of DNA from CLDCs at a greater than 20-fold charge excess. Increasing the ionic strength to 0.11 reduces CLDC binding to heparin beads, and greatly enhances the release of DNA from CLDCs by heparin. The ability of the cell surface glycosaminoglycan heparan sulfate to release DNA from CLDCs is more sensitive than heparin to the incorporation of the cholesterol or 1,2-dioleoyl-phosphatidylethanolamine. Titration calorimetry reveals an exothermic heat for the interaction glycosaminoglycans with CLDCs at higher ionic strength. These results are consistent with the direct involvement of proteoglycans in transfection.
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- C M Wiethoff
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA
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Choosakoonkriang S, Wiethoff CM, Anchordoquy TJ, Koe GS, Smith JG, Middaugh CR. Infrared spectroscopic characterization of the interaction of cationic lipids with plasmid DNA. J Biol Chem 2001; 276:8037-43. [PMID: 11118456 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m010592200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to characterize the interaction of the cationic lipids 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium-propane and dioctadecyldimethylammonium bromide with plasmid DNA. The effect of incorporating the neutral colipids cholesterol and dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine on this interaction was also examined. Additionally, dynamic and phase analysis light scattering were used to monitor the size and zeta potential of the resulting complexes under conditions similar to the Fourier transform infrared measurements. Results suggest that upon interaction of cationic lipids with DNA, the DNA remains in the B form. Distinct changes in the frequency of several infrared bands arising from the DNA bases, however, suggest perturbation of their hydration upon interaction with cationic lipids. A direct interaction of the lipid ammonium headgroup with and dehydration of the DNA phosphate is observed when DNA is complexed with these lipids. Changes in the apolar regions of the lipid bilayer are minimal, whereas the interfacial regions of the membrane show changes in hydration or molecular packing. Incorporation of helper lipids into the cationic membranes results in increased conformational disorder of the apolar region and further dehydration of the interfacial region. Changes in the hydration of the DNA bases were also observed as the molar ratio of helper lipid in the membranes was increased.
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- S Choosakoonkriang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA
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Lobo BA, Rogers SA, Wiethoff CM, Choosakoonkriang S, Bogdanowich-Knipp S, Russell Middaugh C. Characterization of cationic vector-based gene delivery vehicles using isothermal titration and differential scanning calorimetry. Methods Mol Med 2001; 65:319-348. [PMID: 21318761 DOI: 10.1385/1-59259-139-6:319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Within the past 10 years, major advances in the design and development of differential scanning calorimeters (DSC) (1) and isothermal titration calorimeters (ITC) (2) have resulted in an unparalleled level of sensitivity, stability, and reproducibility in calorimetric measurements of large molecules. These improvements have allowed the thermal stability and ligand binding processes of biological macromolecules to be thermodynamically characterized with speed, accuracy, and convenience. With their increasing commercial availability, experiments that were previously limited to specialist calorimetry laboratories can now be routinely performed by most investigators.
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- B A Lobo
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
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Kampmann C, Wiethoff CM, Wenzel A, Stolz G, Betancor M, Wippermann CF, Huth RG, Habermehl P, Knuf M, Emschermann T, Stopfkuchen H. Normal values of M mode echocardiographic measurements of more than 2000 healthy infants and children in central Europe. Heart 2000; 83:667-72. [PMID: 10814626 PMCID: PMC1760862 DOI: 10.1136/heart.83.6.667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 293] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To obtain normal M mode (one dimensional) echocardiographic values in a substantial sample of normal infants and children. DESIGN Data were obtained over three years from a single centre in central Europe. PATIENTS 2036 healthy infants and children aged one day to 18 years. METHODS In line with recommendations for standardising measurements from M mode echocardiograms, and using digital echocardiographic equipment, measurements were obtained of the following: right ventricular anterior wall thickness at end diastole, right ventricular end diastolic dimension, thickness of interventricular septum at end diastole and end systole, thickness of posterior wall of the left ventricle at end diastole and end systole, left ventricular dimension at end diastole and end systole, pulmonary and aortic valve diameter, and left atrial dimension. RESULTS Measurements are presented graphically on centile charts with respect to body surface area, and as tables with mean and 2 SD values for newborns in relation to body weight, and for infants and children in relation to body surface area. Best fitting regression equations are given for each measured variable, using the 50th centile values. CONCLUSION In comparison with previously published normal values, the presented charts and tables make it possible to judge echocardiographic measurements of a particular patient as normal or abnormal.
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- C Kampmann
- Johannes Gutenberg University, Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Langenbeckstrasse 1, D-55101 Mainz, Germany.
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