Efficient transduction and optogenetic stimulation of retinal bipolar cells by a synthetic adeno-associated virus capsid and promoter
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Cronin, Therese
Hantz, Péter
Juttner, Josephine
Reimann, Andreas
Kacsó, Ágota–Enikő
Huckfeldt, Rachel M
Busskamp, Volker
Kohler, Hubertus
Lagali, Pamela S
Roska, Botond
Bennett, Jean
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Cronin, T., L. H. Vandenberghe, P. Hantz, J. Juttner, A. Reimann, Á. Kacsó, R. M. Huckfeldt, et al. 2014. “Efficient transduction and optogenetic stimulation of retinal bipolar cells by a synthetic adeno-associated virus capsid and promoter.” EMBO Molecular Medicine 6 (9): 1175-1190. doi:10.15252/emmm.201404077. http://dx.doi.org/10.15252/emmm.201404077.Abstract
In this report, we describe the development of a modified adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid and promoter for transduction of retinal ON-bipolar cells. The bipolar cells, which are post-synaptic to the photoreceptors, are important retinal targets for both basic and preclinical research. In particular, a therapeutic strategy under investigation for advanced forms of blindness involves using optogenetic molecules to render ON-bipolar cells light-sensitive. Currently, delivery of adequate levels of gene expression is a limiting step for this approach. The synthetic AAV capsid and promoter described here achieves high level of optogenetic transgene expression in ON-bipolar cells. This evokes high-frequency (∼100 Hz) spiking responses in ganglion cells of previously blind, rd1, mice. Our vector is a promising vehicle for further development toward potential clinical use.Other Sources
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