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Controlled DNA release from polyplexes is key for gene delivery. Different polypeptide designs, like histidine-rich peptide (HRP) and nuclear localization signal (NLS), show distinct DNA decondensation dynamics, impacting delivery efficiency.

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  • Bioconjugate Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Controlled intracellular disassembly of polycations and DNA complexes (polyplexes) is vital for effective nonviral gene delivery.
  • Previous studies highlighted varying gene delivery efficiencies among multiblock reducible copolypeptide vectors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To visualize and compare plasmid DNA decondensation dynamics from reducible polypeptide polyplexes under physiological reducing conditions.
  • To investigate the influence of polypeptide composition on DNA release mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized atomic force microscopy to observe plasmid DNA in decondensed states within polyplexes.
  • Employed simulated physiological reducing conditions and dithiothreitol to trigger reductive degradation of disulfide-containing cationic polypeptides.

Main Results:

  • Distinct DNA release patterns were observed between histidine-rich peptide (HRP) and nuclear localization signal (NLS) polyplexes.
  • NLS polyplexes exhibited abrupt DNA release upon reductive degradation, irrespective of initial morphology.
  • HRP polyplexes showed gradual DNA decondensation, with release rate dependent on polyplex size; larger HRP polyplexes released DNA faster.

Conclusions:

  • Subtle variations in polypeptide design significantly influence DNA release dynamics from polyplexes.
  • DNA release can be modulated by factors like multivalent counterion binding and the cellular matrix.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for optimizing nonviral gene delivery vectors.