A simple protocol for transfecting human mesenchymal stem cells |
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Authors: | Talita Giacomet de Carvalho Felipe Matheus Pellenz Alvaro Laureano Lucia Mariano da Rocha Silla Roberto Giugliani Guilherme Baldo Ursula Matte |
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Institution: | 1.Gene Therapy Center, Experimental Research Center,Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre,Porto Alegre,Brazil;2.Post-Graduation Program on Genetics and Molecular Biology,Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul,Porto Alegre,Brazil;3.Cellular Therapy Center,Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre,Porto Alegre,Brazil |
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Abstract: | Objectives and resultsMesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are potential targets for cell and gene therapy-based approaches against a variety of different diseases. The MSCs from bone marrow are a promising target population as they are capable of differentiating along multiple lineages and have significant expansion capability. These characteristics make them strong candidates for delivering genes and restoring organ systems function. However, as other primary cells, MSCs are difficult to transfect. In order to standardize a simple protocol for transfection of MSCs, we conducted a series of experiments and achieved a protocol that does not require the use of viral particles or specific expensive equipment.ConclusionMSCs transfection at early passages using a ratio lipid/DNA of 3.0 µL/µg with Lipofectamine 3000® yields good transfection efficiencies for human MSCs (up to 26%) and is rapid, simple, and safe. |
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