The application of """"""""gene repair"""""""" to hematopoietic genetic disorders requires intra-disciplinary expertise derived from recent advances in: 1) genome engineering methods; 2) methods for gene delivery to HSC; and 3) manipulation of HSC for transplantation. In this Northwest Genome Engineering Consortium (NGEC) Component, we will address two of these key issues by designing and evaluating systems for delivery of double strand break-inducing reagents and repair templates into murine hematopoietic stem cells (HSC); and optimization of the engraftment potential of the repaired HSC. We will test the hypotheses that: 1) Self inactivated, non-integrating lentiviral vectors (NIL vectors) can deliver a specific LAGLIDADG homing endonuclease (LHE; for induction of site specific double strand breaks)Nand a donor DMA repair template into murine HSC at levels appropriate to induce gene repair; and 2) NIL vector-repaired HSC can effectively re-engraft and reconstitute the lympho-hematopoietic system. Our studies will utilize two independent immunodeficient mouse models that differ in regard to the relative selective advantage for gene corrected cells. First, we will generate a novel murine model of X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (XSCID) that will permit us evaluate gene repair under near ideal conditions using the well characterized LHE, l-Scel. This model will allow us to evaluate a range of NIL vector designs, transduction protocols, and HSC target populations in order to identify optimal methods for in vivo gene repair. Following establishment of successful gene repair, we will utilize the identical LHE-XSCID animal model and delivery systems to evaluate the functional activity of an engineered l-Anil enzyme (developed in the LHE design cycle by Components 2-5). In subsequent Aims, we will evaluate a second engineered LHE, designed to cut within the Btk gene at the X-linked immunodeficiency (XID) locus. NIL vectors, carrying the XID-specific LHE and a repair template with or without a cis-linked selection marker, will be used to determine if drug selection can enrich gene repaired stem cells and, thereby, enhance the rate of immune reconstitution in this animal model. Our combined studies will provide a key benchmark against which to judge gene repair approaches using engineered LHEs and NIL delivery systems.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Linked Research project Grant (RL1)
Project #
5RL1HL092553-02
Application #
7503424
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRR1-SRC (99))
Program Officer
Thomas, John
Project Start
2007-09-30
Project End
2012-06-30
Budget Start
2008-07-01
Budget End
2009-06-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$455,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Seattle Children's Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
048682157
City
Seattle
State
WA
Country
United States
Zip Code
98105
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