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Cancer Gene Ther ; 20(12): 683-9, 2013 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24287722

ABSTRACT

PDX1 (pancreatic and duodenal homeobox 1) is overexpressed in pancreatic cancer, and its reduction results in tumor regression. Bi-functional pbi-shRNA PDX1 nanoparticle (OFHIRNA-PDX1) utilizes the endogenous micro-RNA biogenesis pathway to effect cleavage- and non-cleavage-dependent degradation of PDX1 mRNA. We have shown that OFHIRNA-PDX1 reduces pancreatic tumor volume in xenograft models. Thus, we are now exploring biorelevant large animal safety of OFHIRNA-PDX1. Mini pigs were chosen as the biorelevant species based on the similarity of human and pig PDX1 target sequence. In the initial study, animals developed fever, lethargy, hyporexia and cutaneous hyperemia following administration of OFHIRNA-PDX1. Twenty-one days later, the same animals demonstrated less toxicity with a second OFHIRNA-PDX1 infusion in conjunction with a prophylactic regimen involving dexamethasone, diphenhydramine, Indocin and ranitidine. In a new group of animals, PDX1 protein (31 kDa) expression in the pancreas was significantly repressed at 48 and 72 h (85%, P=0.018 and 88%, P=0.013; respectively) following a single infusion of OFHIRNA-PDX1 but recovered to normal state within 7 days. In conclusion, a single intravenous infusion of OFHIRNA-PDX1 in conjunction with premedication in pigs was well tolerated and demonstrated significant PDX1 knockdown.


Subject(s)
Homeodomain Proteins/genetics , Nanoconjugates , RNA, Small Interfering/genetics , Trans-Activators/genetics , Animals , Base Pairing , Base Sequence , Blood Glucose , Body Temperature , Cell Line, Tumor , Female , Gene Expression , Gene Order , Homeodomain Proteins/chemistry , Homeodomain Proteins/metabolism , Humans , Insulin/blood , Mice , Nanoconjugates/administration & dosage , Nanoconjugates/adverse effects , Nanoconjugates/chemistry , Plasmids/chemistry , Plasmids/genetics , Protein Isoforms , RNA Interference , RNA, Small Interfering/chemistry , RNA, Small Interfering/metabolism , Swine , Trans-Activators/chemistry , Trans-Activators/metabolism
2.
Anticancer Res ; 20(2A): 879-84, 2000.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10810370

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Prolonged exposure to asbestos, a potent carcinogen, has been the generally accepted factor responsible for the development of human mesotheliomas. Recent reports documenting the detection of SV40 DNA in human mesotheliomas suggest the possibility that this known tumor virus may be an additional factor involved in the development of some tumors. METHODS: A detailed analysis was performed by polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing of the genetic characteristics of SV40 viral DNA detected in samples taken from multiple sites of a human mesothelioma. RESULTS: A single virus variant was detected within the tumor that encoded a novel variable region at the C-terminus of the large T-antigen oncoprotein. The viral regulatory region was predominantly archetypal in sequence (lacking duplications of the enhancer), typical of natural isolates. CONCLUSIONS: These data confirm previous reports from several laboratories showing an association of SV40 DNA with human mesotheliomas and provide the first evidence of a novel virus variant present in separated regions of a mesothelioma.


Subject(s)
Antigens, Polyomavirus Transforming/genetics , DNA, Viral/analysis , Lung Neoplasms/virology , Mesothelioma/virology , Pleural Neoplasms/virology , Simian virus 40/isolation & purification , Base Sequence , Humans , Lung Neoplasms/pathology , Lung Neoplasms/surgery , Lymph Nodes/virology , Male , Mesothelioma/pathology , Mesothelioma/surgery , Middle Aged , Molecular Sequence Data , Pleural Neoplasms/pathology , Pleural Neoplasms/surgery , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Sequence Alignment , Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid , Simian virus 40/genetics , Soft Tissue Neoplasms/pathology , Soft Tissue Neoplasms/virology
3.
J Infect Dis ; 180(3): 884-7, 1999 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10438386

ABSTRACT

Recent studies have detected simian virus 40 (SV40) DNA in certain human tumors and normal tissues. The significance of human infections by SV40, which was first discovered as a contaminant of poliovirus vaccines used between 1955 and 1963, remains unknown. The occurrence of SV40 infections in unselected hospitalized children was evaluated. Polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequence analyses were done on archival tissue specimens from patients positive for SV40 neutralizing antibody. SV40 DNA was identified in samples from 4 of 20 children (1 Wilms' tumor, 3 transplanted kidney samples). Sequence variation among SV40 regulatory regions ruled out laboratory contamination of specimens. This study shows the presence of SV40 infections in pediatric patients born after 1982.


Subject(s)
Papillomavirus Infections/diagnosis , Simian virus 40 , Tumor Virus Infections/diagnosis , Antibodies, Viral/blood , Child , DNA, Viral/analysis , Humans , Kidney Neoplasms/blood , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Kidney Neoplasms/virology , Kidney Transplantation , Papillomavirus Infections/blood , Papillomavirus Infections/pathology , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Retrospective Studies , Simian virus 40/genetics , Simian virus 40/isolation & purification , Tumor Virus Infections/blood , Tumor Virus Infections/pathology , Wilms Tumor/blood , Wilms Tumor/pathology , Wilms Tumor/virology
4.
Hum Pathol ; 30(12): 1496-502, 1999 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10667429

ABSTRACT

Simian virus 40 (SV40) is known to have contaminated poliovirus vaccines used between 1955 and 1963. Accumulating reports have described the presence of SV40 DNA in human tumors and normal tissues, although the significance of human infections by SV40 is unknown. We investigated whether unselected hospitalized children had evidence of SV40 infections and whether any clinical correlations were apparent. Serum samples were examined for SV40 neutralizing antibody using a specific plaque reduction test; of 337 samples tested, 20 (5.9%) had antibody to SV40. Seropositivity increased with age and was significantly associated with kidney transplants (6 of 15 [40%] positive, P < .001). Many of the antibody-positive patients had impaired immune systems. Molecular assays (polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequence analysis) on archival tissue specimens confirmed the presence of SV40 DNA in 4 of the antibody-positive patients. This study, using 2 independent assays, shows the presence of SV40 infections in children born after 1980. We conclude that SV40 causes natural infections in humans.


Subject(s)
Hospitalization , Papillomavirus Infections/epidemiology , Simian virus 40 , Tumor Virus Infections/epidemiology , Adolescent , Antibodies, Viral/blood , Child , Child, Preschool , DNA, Viral/analysis , Female , Humans , Infant , Kidney Transplantation , Male , Papillomavirus Infections/diagnosis , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Polyomavirus/immunology , Sequence Analysis, DNA , Simian virus 40/genetics , Simian virus 40/immunology , Tumor Virus Infections/diagnosis
5.
J Virol ; 72(5): 3980-90, 1998 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9557685

ABSTRACT

Simian virus 40 (SV40) DNAs in brain tissue and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of eight simian immunodeficiency virus-infected rhesus monkeys with SV40 brain disease were analyzed. We report the detection, cloning, and identification of five new SV40 strains following a quadruple testing-verification strategy. SV40 genomes with archetypal regulatory regions (containing a duplication within the G/C-rich regulatory region segment and a single 72-bp enhancer element) were recovered from seven animal brains, two tissues of which also contained viral genomes with nonarchetypal regulatory regions (containing a duplication within the G/C-rich regulatory region segment as well as a variable duplication within the enhancer region). In contrast, PBMC DNAs from five of six animals had viral genomes with both regulatory region types. It appeared, based on T-antigen variable-region sequences, that nonarchetypal virus variants arose de novo within each animal. The eighth animal exclusively yielded a new type of SV40 strain (SV40-K661), containing a protoarchetypal regulatory region (lacking a duplication within the G/C-rich segment of the regulatory region and containing one 72-bp element in the enhancer region), from both brain tissue and PBMCs. The presence of SV40 in PBMCs suggests that hematogenous spread of viral infection may occur. An archetypal version of a virus similar to SV40 reference strain 776 (a kidney isolate) was recovered from one brain, substantiating the idea that SV40 is neurotropic as well as kidney-tropic. Indirect evidence suggests that maternal-infant transmission of SV40 may have occurred in one animal. These findings provide new insights for human polyomavirus disease.


Subject(s)
Capsid Proteins , Immunocompromised Host , Macaca mulatta/virology , Monkey Diseases/virology , Polyomavirus Infections/veterinary , Polyomavirus Infections/virology , Simian virus 40/genetics , Tumor Virus Infections/veterinary , Tumor Virus Infections/virology , Amino Acid Sequence , Animals , Base Sequence , Brain/pathology , Brain/virology , Capsid/genetics , Culture Techniques , DNA, Viral , Genetic Heterogeneity , Genetic Variation , Leukocytes/virology , Molecular Sequence Data , Monkey Diseases/immunology , Monkey Diseases/pathology , Polyomavirus Infections/immunology , Polyomavirus Infections/pathology , Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid , Simian virus 40/classification , Simian virus 40/growth & development , Simian virus 40/immunology , Tumor Virus Infections/immunology , Tumor Virus Infections/pathology
6.
Am J Community Psychol ; 20(5): 557-76, 1992 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-1485611

ABSTRACT

Studied contributions of maternal psychological distress, family stress load, maternal and family risk factors, and family coping strategies in predicting behavior problems in 441 inner-city black primary-grade children. Results indicated maternal psychological distress and high family stress load were associated with high child behavior problems. Family coping strategies offered no protection against risk, while coping with life difficulties by reframing them was detrimental to child behavioral adjustment. Active help-seeking strategies (i.e., family mobilization, acquiring social supports) served to moderate the effects of maternal psychological distress and family risk attributes for boys, but exacerbated the effects of dysfunctional maternal social and psychiatric histories for girls. Implications for understanding vulnerability and resilience in inner-city black children and recommendations for future research are discussed.


Subject(s)
Black or African American/psychology , Child Behavior Disorders/epidemiology , Family/psychology , Parents/psychology , Stress, Psychological/complications , Adaptation, Psychological , Child , Child Behavior Disorders/etiology , Child Behavior Disorders/psychology , Female , Humans , Los Angeles/epidemiology , Male , Patient Acceptance of Health Care , Poverty , Predictive Value of Tests , Risk Factors , Social Support , Stress, Psychological/epidemiology , Stress, Psychological/psychology , Urban Population
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