Novel adeno-associated viruses derived from pig tissues transduce most major organs in mice.

ABSTRACT: Recently, development of Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors has been focusing on expanding the genetic diversity of vectors from existing sequences via directed evolution or epitope remapping. Apart from intelligent design, AAV isolation from natural sources remains an important source of new AAVs with unique biological features. In this study, several new AAV sequences were isolated from porcine tissues (AAVpo2.1, -po4, -po5, and -po6), which aligned in divergent new clades. Viral particles generated from these sequences displayed tissue tropism and transduction efficiency profile specific to each porcine-derived AAV. When delivered systemically, AAVpo2.1 targeted the heart, kidney, and muscle, AAVpo5 performed poorly but was able to transduce muscle fibers when injected intramuscularly

SUBMITTER: Bello A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4205840 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature