Development of a transferrin receptor-targeting HVJ-E vector

Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2007 Dec 21;364(3):423-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2007.09.135. Epub 2007 Oct 12.

Abstract

The development of more effective cancer treatments is anticipated. Tumor-targeted drug delivery is an important strategy in cancer therapy. We have developed an HVJ (hemagglutinating virus of Japan; Sendai virus) envelope (HVJ-E) vector using inactivated Sendai virus. The HVJ-E vector has been observed to target a number of cell lines since its hemagglutinin-neuraminidase (HN) protein recognizes the sialic acids of host cells. Thus, to reduce non-specific binding of the HVJ-E vector, we eliminated HN protein using HN-specific short interfering RNA (siRNA). Then, to further increase its tumor-targeting ability, we constructed HN-depleted HVJ containing the F-transferrin chimeric protein. The modified vectors containing Q-dots demonstrated 32-fold greater tumor-targeting efficiency than wild-type HVJ-E.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods
  • Gene Targeting / methods*
  • Genetic Vectors / genetics*
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Kidney / metabolism*
  • Mice
  • Mice, Nude
  • Sendai virus / genetics*
  • Transfection / methods*
  • Transferrin / genetics*
  • Transferrin / metabolism*

Substances

  • Transferrin