Enhancement of Gene Knockdown on CD22-Expressing Cells by Chemically Modified Glycan Ligand-siRNA Conjugates

ACS Chem Biol. 2022 Feb 18;17(2):292-298. doi: 10.1021/acschembio.1c00652. Epub 2022 Jan 12.

Abstract

Extrahepatic targeted delivery of oligonucleotides, such as small interfering RNA (siRNA) and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), is an attractive technology for the development of nucleic acid-based medicines. To target CD22-expressing B cells, several drug platforms have shown promise, including antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and nanoparticles, but to date CD22-targeted delivery of oligonucleotide therapeutics has not been reported. Here we report the uptake and enhancement of siRNA gene expression knockdown in CD22-expressing B cells using a chemically stabilized and modified CD22 glycan ligand-conjugated siRNA. This finding has the potential to broaden the use of siRNA technology, opening up novel therapeutic opportunities, and presents an innovative approach for targeted delivery of siRNAs to B cell lymphomas.

MeSH terms

  • Gene Knockdown Techniques
  • Ligands
  • Oligonucleotides, Antisense*
  • Polysaccharides* / metabolism
  • RNA, Small Interfering / genetics

Substances

  • Ligands
  • Oligonucleotides, Antisense
  • Polysaccharides
  • RNA, Small Interfering