LVs displaying endothelial-specific envelopes specifically target LSECs after systemic injection. This endothelial specificity was achieved using a chimeric measles virus envelope (CD105-scFv-Hmut) composed of an scFv specific for CD105 genetically linked to a mutated measles virus hemagglutinin H protein. The pseudotyped LV particles also displayed a mutated fusogenic measles virus F protein on their surface to mediate entry into the target cells. The exquisite endothelial specificity of these CD105-specific LVs was confirmed in tumor-derived endothelium and in human veins and arteries ex vivo. Professional illustration by Debra T. Dartez.

LVs displaying endothelial-specific envelopes specifically target LSECs after systemic injection. This endothelial specificity was achieved using a chimeric measles virus envelope (CD105-scFv-Hmut) composed of an scFv specific for CD105 genetically linked to a mutated measles virus hemagglutinin H protein. The pseudotyped LV particles also displayed a mutated fusogenic measles virus F protein on their surface to mediate entry into the target cells. The exquisite endothelial specificity of these CD105-specific LVs was confirmed in tumor-derived endothelium and in human veins and arteries ex vivo. Professional illustration by Debra T. Dartez.

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