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Article Dans Une Revue J Genet Syndr Gene Ther Année : 2016

A Fragmented Adeno-Associated Viral Dual Vector Strategy for Treatment of Diseases Caused by Mutations in Large Genes Leads to Expression of Hybrid Transcripts

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OBJECTIVE: Dual vector AAV systems are being utilised to enable gene therapy for disorders in which the disease gene is too large to fit into a single capsid. Fragmented adeno-associated viral (fAAV) vectors containing single inverted terminal repeat truncated transgenes have been considered as one such gene replacement strategy. Here we aim to add to the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms employed by fAAV dual vector systems. METHODS: Oversized (>8kb) transgene constructs containing ABCA4 coding sequence were packaged as truncated fragments <5kb in size into various AAV serotypes. In vitro transductions with these fAAV vector preparations were conducted with mRNA and protein expression products assessed by way of RT-PCR, qPCR and western blot techniques. RESULTS: Transductions with fAAV vector preparations yielded ABCA4 mRNA, but did not generate detectable levels of protein. Sequencing of the transcript population revealed the presence of full length ABCA4 CDS with additional hybrid ABCA4 variants, indicating truncated transgenes without regions of overlap were joining and forming stable hybrid transgenes. In contrast, an ABCA4 overlapping dual vector system (OV) with a defined complementary region generated only full length mRNA transcripts plus detectable ABCA4 protein. CONCLUSION: Despite previous success shown with the fAAV approach, the lack of repeatability and identification of stable hybrid transcripts capable of protein production suggests there is more refinement required before considering this approach in a clinical setting.
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inserm-02465643 , version 1 (04-02-2020)

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Michelle Mc Clements, Peter Charbel Issa, Veronique Blouin, Robert Mac Laren. A Fragmented Adeno-Associated Viral Dual Vector Strategy for Treatment of Diseases Caused by Mutations in Large Genes Leads to Expression of Hybrid Transcripts. J Genet Syndr Gene Ther, 2016, 7 (5), pp.311. ⟨10.4172/2157-7412.1000311⟩. ⟨inserm-02465643⟩
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