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DNA condensation for gene therapy as monitored by atomic force microscopy

H G Hansma1, R Golan, W Hsieh

  • 1Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA. hhansma@physics.ucsb.edu

Nucleic Acids Research
|June 10, 1998
PubMed
Summary

The best DNA condensation for gene delivery was achieved using polylysine (PL) attached to asialoorosomucoid (AsOR). This complex significantly enhanced gene expression in mouse liver tissue.

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Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • DNA condensation is crucial for gene delivery systems.
  • Polylysine (PL) is a common agent for DNA condensation.
  • Glycoproteins like asialoorosomucoid (AsOR) can be used to target gene delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate DNA condensation using polylysine (PL) and PL attached to glycoproteins.
  • To determine the optimal conditions for DNA condensation with PL-glycoprotein complexes.
  • To evaluate the effect of these complexes on gene expression.

Main Methods:

  • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) was employed to measure DNA condensation.
  • Various molecular weights of PL and glycoproteins (AsOR, OR) were used.
  • Lysine:nucleotide (Lys:nt) ratios were systematically varied.

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  • Gene expression enhancement was assessed in mouse liver models.

    • Main Results:

    • 10 kDa PL covalently attached to AsOR at Lys:nt ratios of 5:1 or higher yielded optimal DNA condensation, forming toroids and short rods (300-400 nm).
    • Partial DNA condensation was observed with 10 kDa PL-AsOR at lower ratios (1.6:1, 3:1) and with 4 kDa PL at higher ratios (≥3:1).
    • PL alone or PL attached to orosomucoid (OR) showed minimal DNA condensation.
    • AsOR-PL complexes enhanced mouse liver gene expression 10- to 50-fold compared to PL alone.

    Conclusions:

    • Covalent attachment of PL to AsOR significantly improves DNA condensation efficiency compared to PL alone or PL-OR.
    • The 10 kDa PL-AsOR complex at high Lys:nt ratios is a promising candidate for effective gene delivery vehicles.
    • AsOR-PL complexes demonstrate superior gene delivery capabilities, evidenced by substantial gene expression enhancement in vivo.