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Dextran Enhances the Lentiviral Transduction Efficiency of Murine and Human Primary NK Cells
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Cited by 15 •
2018
The goal of this study was to formulate technologies that allow for successful gene transduction in primary natural killer (NK) cells. The dextran-mediated lentiviral transduction of human or mouse primary NK cells results in higher gene expression efficiencies. This method of gene transduction will vastly improve NK cell genetic manipulation.
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Digital Droplet PCR Method for the Quantification of AAV Transduction Efficiency in Murine Retina
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2021
This protocol presents how to quantify AAV transduction efficiency in mouse retina using digital droplet PCR (dd-PCR) together with small scale AAV production, intravitreal injection, retinal imaging, and retinal genomic DNA isolation.
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High-Efficiency Transduction of Liver Cancer Cells by Recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus Serotype 3 Vectors
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2011
In this article, we describe the identification of the adeno-associated virus serotype 3 (AAV3) as the most efficient vector for targeting human liver cancer cells.
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In Vivo Imaging of Transduction Efficiencies of Cardiac Targeting Peptide
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2020
We describe protocols for assessing the degree of transduction by cell-penetrating peptides utilizing ex vivo imaging systems followed by paraffin embedding, sectioning, and confocal fluorescent microscopy using cardiac targeting peptide as an example. In our protocol, a single animal can be used to acquire both types of imaging assessment of the same organs, thereby cutting the number of animals needed for studies by half.
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Evaluation of 3D Spheroids for AAV Transduction Studies
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2026
Three-dimensional spheroid culture systems improve upon conventional 2D models for AAV gene therapy development. This methodology enables sensitive detection of AAV transduction at low doses, enhanced physiological relevance, and robust long-term monitoring. The platform supports potency assessment, high-throughput screening, and vector optimization across diverse cell lines and AAV serotypes.
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Performance depends on a sequence of events rather than on delivery alone. The viral vector must first bind to the target cell and enter it, after which the genetic material undergoes intracellular processing that supports expression. A limitation at any of these stages can reduce the proportion of cells that ultimately express the delivered material, making stage-specific optimization important.
These variables influence how effectively a vector reaches and enters its intended cells. Increasing or adjusting vector dose can change delivery performance, while different cell types may vary in their suitability for entry and expression. Receptor availability is especially relevant because it affects vector binding, and culture conditions can further alter the overall outcome.
A high result is most useful when it can be achieved consistently across experiments or production runs. Reproducible transduction supports more predictable genetic expression and therapeutic performance, whereas variable results can make treatment potency difficult to control. This consistency is particularly important when researchers optimize gene transfer or prepare cells for medical applications.
Measurement shows what proportion of target cells successfully receive and express the delivered genetic material, allowing researchers to compare delivery conditions. They can examine how changes in vector dose, target cell type, receptor availability, or culture conditions affect the result. This comparison helps identify conditions that improve gene transfer while maintaining consistent performance.
Gene therapy depends on delivering genetic material to the intended target cells and obtaining expression from that material. If efficiency is low, fewer cells may contribute to the desired genetic effect, potentially limiting treatment potency. Researchers therefore use efficiency measurements to optimize delivery conditions and evaluate whether gene transfer is sufficiently consistent for therapeutic development.
In engineered immune-cell approaches, genetic delivery must produce expression in the cells being prepared for treatment. Efficiency measurements help determine how effectively the viral vector modifies the target cell population and whether gene transfer conditions are consistent. These results can guide optimization of cell preparation and help assess factors that may influence the performance of the resulting cell-based treatment.
Manufacturing requires gene transfer to work consistently as cell preparations and production conditions are expanded. Low or variable efficiency can reduce the number of cells expressing the intended genetic material and make treatment output less predictable. Monitoring this measure helps identify delivery conditions that support more reliable production and exposes limitations that could interfere with scaling cell-based treatments.