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DNA sequences in cationic lipid:pDNA-mediated systemic toxicities.

Jennifer D Tousignant1, Hongmei Zhao, Nelson S Yew

  • 1Genzyme Corporation, Framingham, MA 01701-9322, USA.

Human Gene Therapy
|March 18, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Specific DNA sequences in gene transfer vectors cause significant toxicities, including leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. While CpG sequence methylation reduces cytokine responses, it doesn't eliminate these other systemic toxicities, indicating sequence-dependent effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Immunology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Systemic delivery of cationic lipid:plasmid DNA (pDNA) complexes for gene therapy can cause dose-limiting toxicities.
  • These toxicities include leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, elevated transaminases, and proinflammatory cytokine release (e.g., interferon-gamma, interleukin-12, tumor necrosis factor-alpha).
  • Unmethylated CpG sequences in pDNA are known to drive cytokine responses, but their role in other toxicities is unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of specific DNA sequences in mediating acute systemic toxicities associated with cationic lipid:pDNA complex administration.
  • To determine if modifying CpG sequences affects non-cytokine related toxicities.

Main Methods:

  • Systemic administration of various cationic lipid:DNA complexes in preclinical models.

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  • Assessment of physiological responses including blood cell counts, liver enzymes, and cytokine levels.
  • Comparison of toxicities induced by CpG-containing vs. modified or non-CpG DNA sequences.

    • Main Results:

    • DNA sequences, including immune-stimulatory CpG motifs, significantly contribute to acute systemic toxicities beyond cytokine induction.
    • Methylation of CpG sequences reduced cytokine levels but did not abolish leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, or transaminase elevations.
    • Non-CpG DNA sequences were identified that elicit distinct toxicity profiles.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific DNA sequences are major determinants of systemic toxicities following cationic lipid:pDNA complex administration.
    • Addressing DNA sequence composition is crucial for mitigating gene therapy vector-associated adverse effects.
    • Further research into sequence-toxicity relationships can guide the development of safer gene delivery systems.