Efficient delivery of small interfering RNA for inhibition of IL-12p40 expression in vivo

被引：28

作者：

Flynn M.A. ^{[1
]}

Casey D.G. ^{[1
]}

Todryk S.M. ^{[1
]}

Mahon B.P. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Institute of Immunology, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

来源：

Journal of Inflammation | / 1卷 / 1期

关键词：

siRNA Duplex; Control siRNAs; siRNA Mediate Silence; Endogenous Protein Expression; Peritoneal Lavage Sample;

D O I：

10.1186/1476-9255-1-4

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摘要：

Background: RNA interference is an evolutionary conserved immune response mechanism that can be used as a tool to provide novel insights into gene function and structure. The ability to efficiently deliver small interfering RNA to modulate gene expression in vivo may provide new therapeutic approaches to currently intractable diseases. Methods: In vitro, siRNA targeting IL-12p40 was delivered to the murine macrophage cell line (J774A.1) encapsulated in a liposome with an IL-12 inducing agent (LPS/IFN-γ) over a number of time points. Controls included a variety of non-target specific siRNA reagents. Supernatants were analyzed for cytokine production while the cells were removed for mRNA profiling. In vivo, siRNA-targeting IL-12p40 was delivered to the murine peritoneal cavity in a therapeutic fashion, after endotoxin (LPS) challenge. Cells from the peritoneal cavity were removed by lavage and analyzed by flow cytometry. Levels of IL-12 present in lavage and in serum were also examined by ELISA. Results: In this report, we show that IL-12p40 siRNA can specifically silence macrophage expression of IL-12p40 mRNA and IL-12p70 protein in vitro. We extend this finding to demonstrate that delivery of liposome encapsulated siRNA targeting IL-12p40 to the murine peritoneal cavity can modulate an inflammatory stimulus in vivo. Furthermore, specific siRNA can be used therapeutically after endotoxin challenge to reduce both the local and systemic inflammatory response. Thus, the delivery of siRNA can be used to elicit specific non-permanent inhibition of endogenous protein expression. Conclusion: In vitro silencing of IL-12p40 using siRNA at selected doses leads to specific knockdown of IL-12p70 protein production without inducing type I interferons. Furthermore, siRNA targeting murine IL-12p40 can be used therapeutically to counter an inflammatory response in vivo. © 2004 Flynn et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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