Article ; Online: Selection of a novel AAV2/TNFAIP3 vector for local suppression of islet xenograft inflammation.
2020 Volume 28, Issue 3, Page(s) e12669
Abstract: Background: Neonatal porcine islets (NPIs) can restore glucose control in mice, pigs, and non-human primates, representing a potential abundant alternative islet supply for clinical beta cell replacement therapy. However, NPIs are vulnerable to ... ...
| Abstract | Background: Neonatal porcine islets (NPIs) can restore glucose control in mice, pigs, and non-human primates, representing a potential abundant alternative islet supply for clinical beta cell replacement therapy. However, NPIs are vulnerable to inflammatory insults that could be overcome with genetic modifications. Here, we demonstrate in a series of proof-of-concept experiments the potential of the cytoplasmic ubiquitin-editing protein A20, encoded by the TNFAIP3 gene, as an NPI cytoprotective gene. Methods: We forced A20 expression in NPI grafts using a recombinant adenovirus 5 (Ad5) vector and looked for impact on TNF-stimulated NF-κB activation and NPI graft function. As adeno-associated vectors (AAV) are clinically preferred vectors but exhibit poor transduction efficacy in NPIs, we next screened a series of AAV serotypes under different transduction protocols for their ability achieve high transduction efficiency and suppress NPI inflammation without impacting NPI maturation. Results: Forcing the expression of A20 in NPI with Ad5 vector blocked NF-κB activation by inhibiting IκBα phosphorylation and degradation, and reduced the induction of pro-inflammatory genes Cxcl10 and Icam1. A20-expressing NPIs also exhibited superior functional capacity when transplanted into diabetic immunodeficient recipient mice, evidenced by a more rapid return to euglycemia and improved GTT compared to unmodified NPI grafts. We found AAV2 combined with a 14-day culture period maximized NPI transduction efficiency (>70% transduction rate), and suppressed NF-κB-dependent gene expression without adverse impact upon NPI maturation. Conclusion: We report a new protocol that allows for high-efficiency genetic modification of NPIs, which can be utilized to introduce candidate genes without the need for germline engineering. This approach would be suitable for preclinical and clinical testing of beneficial molecules. We also report for the first time that A20 is cytoprotective for NPI, such that A20 gene therapy could aid the clinical development of NPIs for beta cell replacement. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Animals ; Dependovirus ; Genetic Therapy ; Genetic Vectors ; Heterografts ; Inflammation ; Insulin-Secreting Cells ; Islets of Langerhans ; Mice ; Swine ; Transplantation, Heterologous ; Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha-Induced Protein 3 |
| Chemical Substances | Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha-Induced Protein 3 (EC 3.4.19.12) |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2020-12-14 |
| Publishing country | Denmark |
| Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
| ZDB-ID | 1236298-0 |
| ISSN | 1399-3089 ; 0908-665X |
| ISSN (online) | 1399-3089 |
| ISSN | 0908-665X |
| DOI | 10.1111/xen.12669 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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