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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cancer Research

Background:

  • Gene delivery vectors are crucial for effective genome editing.
  • The PPM1D gene is implicated in cancer malignancy.
  • Targeting cancer-specific markers can improve therapeutic delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design a multifunctional vector for CRISPR/Cas9 delivery.
  • To achieve targeted knockout of the PPM1D gene in cancer cells.
  • To evaluate the impact of PPM1D gene knockout on cancer malignancy.

Main Methods:

  • Constructed nanoparticles encapsulating CRISPR/Cas9 plasmid.
  • Utilized KALA peptide for endosomal escape and histones for nuclear transport.
  • Decorated nanoparticles with hyaluronic acid (HA) and AS1411-incorporated HA (AHA) for CD44 and nucleolin targeting.
  • Performed PPM1D gene knockout in cancer cells.

Main Results:

  • Achieved efficient genome editing and PPM1D gene knockout.
  • Demonstrated significant downregulation of PPM1D expression in targeted malignant cells.
  • Observed altered expression of key proteins (p21, p-p38, cyclin D1, MMP9, CYR61, vimentin).
  • Showcased suppressed proliferation, migration, and invasion of edited cancer cells.

Conclusions:

  • The developed nanoparticle system enables targeted PPM1D gene knockout.
  • PPM1D knockout effectively reverses tumor malignancy characteristics.
  • This strategy holds promise for cancer therapy through genome editing.