Nuclear entry of nonviral vectors

Nonviral gene delivery is limited to a large extent by multiple extracellular and intracellular barriers. One of the major barriers, especially in nondividing cells, is the nuclear envelope. Once in the cytoplasm, plasmids must make their way into the nucleus in order to be expressed. Numerous studies have demonstrated that transfections work best in dividing populations of cells in which the nuclear envelope disassembles during mitosis, thus largely eliminating the barrier. However, since many of the cells that are targets for gene therapy do not actively undergo cell division during the gene transfer process, the mechanisms of nuclear transport of plasmids in nondividing cells are of critical importance. In this review, we summarize recent studies designed to elucidate the mechanisms of plasmid nuclear import in nondividing cells and discuss approaches to either exploit or circumvent these processes to increase the efficiency of gene transfer and therapy.

Medienart:

Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2005

Erschienen:

2005

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:12

Enthalten in:

Gene therapy - 12(2005), 11 vom: 16. Juni, Seite 881-90

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Dean, D A [VerfasserIn]
Strong, D D [VerfasserIn]
Zimmer, W E [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

9007-49-2
DNA
Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 20.09.2005

Date Revised 31.03.2022

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM155521357