A novel method of cell-specific mRNA transfection

Mol Genet Metab. 1998 May;64(1):44-51. doi: 10.1006/mgme.1998.2692.

Abstract

In this study, we developed a cell-specific mRNA transfection system using streptavidin-protein A (ST-PA) fusion protein and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). We previously reported that ST-PA fusion protein and mAb complexes can transfer certain biotinylated proteins into specific cell types. At this time, we combined an in vitro transcribed biotinylated and self-replicating Sindbis virus genomic RNA with ST-PA fusion protein and mAbs. In the presence of cationic liposomes, to prevent RNA degradation, this complex is able to transfect a reporter gene to specific cancer cells in a mAb does-dependent manner. Even in the absence of cationic liposomes, biotinylated mRNA, ST-PA fusion, and mAb complexes can transfer some types of cancer cell suspension cultures. This cell-specific transfection system is a novel method of introducing various mRNAs into cells that results in high levels of transient protein expression.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Biotinylation
  • CD4 Antigens / immunology
  • Cations
  • Cell Line
  • Cricetinae
  • Electroporation
  • ErbB Receptors / immunology
  • Genetic Therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Lac Operon
  • Lipids
  • Liposomes
  • Organ Specificity
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics*
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins
  • Staphylococcal Protein A
  • Streptavidin
  • Transfection / methods*
  • Tumor Cells, Cultured

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • CD4 Antigens
  • Cations
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Lipids
  • Liposomes
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • RNA, Messenger
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins
  • Staphylococcal Protein A
  • (3-dimyristyloxypropyl)(dimethyl)(hydroxyethyl)ammonium
  • Streptavidin
  • ErbB Receptors