Atherosclerosis inhibition via modulation of monocyte-macrophage phenotype using apo a-i milano gene transfer

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-06-06
CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENT
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The present invention provides a method for changing the phenotype of monocytes or macrophages from a proinflammatory M1 phenotype to an anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype to treat atherosclerosis. The method involves administering a recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vector containing an exogenous gene encoding ApoA-I Milano to a mammal in need of such treatment. The rAAV vector can be produced by co-transfecting a host cell with a first plasmid and a second plasmid. The method can also involve measuring the expression level of markers such as MCP-1, IL-6, TNF-α, Arg-1, Ym-1, and CD206 to monitor monocyte or macrophage phenotypic switching. The invention provides a novel approach for treating atherosclerosis and reducing plaque lipid content in the aortic sinus and innominate artery.

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Over time, this material thickens, hardens and may eventually block or severely narrow the arteries.

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[0091]Mice received one intravenous injection of 1.2×1012 vector genome copies of rAAV8-Milano or rAAV8-Control (12 mice per group). Four weeks after injection, mice were placed on high fat diet. Twenty weeks later mice were euthanized and the extent of atherosclerosis in the en fasse aorta, aortic sinuses and innominate artery was measured. Oil-red 0 staining and Moma-2 staining were used to measure lipid content and macrophage content of the plaques respectively. Quantitative PCR (qPCR) was used to analyze phenotype of macrophages.

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[0092]Compared to vector control, rAAV 8 Milano recipients had less atherosclerosis in whole aorta (13.4±1.1% vs. 7.7±0.06%, p=0.001), in aortic sinuses (77.1±9.6 vs 44.8±2.3, p=0.01) and in the innominate artery (12.4±2.4 vs 4.4±2.1 mm2; p<0.05). These effects were associated with reduced plaque lipid content in aortic sinuses (20.3±vs 12.8±2.3%, p=0.03) and in innominate artery (14.4±2.5 vs 5.3±1.6%; p=0.001) and reduced plaque macrophage content in aortic sinuses (20.9±2.1 vs 11.7±2.4%, p=0.02) and in innominate arteries (8.3±1.5 vs 3.1±1.1% p=0.01). Compared to vector control, the rAAV8 Milano recipients showed reduced expression of MCP-1 and TNF-α mRNAs (M1 markers) and increased expression of Arg-1 (M2 marker) in circulating mononuclear cells.

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[0093]ApoE- / -ApoA- / -double knockout received one intramuscular injection of 1.2×1012 vector genome copies of rAAV2-Milano or rAAV2-Control (10 mice per group). Four weeks after intramuscular injection, mice were placed on high fat diet. Twenty weeks later, mice were euthanized and the expression of Apo A-I Milano mRNA in liver was measured by quantitative PCR (qPCR). In addition, the phenotype of macrophages in the liver, peritoneal macrophages, and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were determined by qPCR. The quantitative extent of total aorta plaques was evaluated by oil-red O staining ELISA analysis was performed to measure serum level of the Apo A-I Milano.

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Abstract

A method of changing the phenotype of monocytes and macrophages from a pro inflammatory MI phenotype to an anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype is disclosed. The method can comprises providing a composition comprising a recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vector comprising an exogenous gene encoding ApoA-1 Milano or a fragment thereof, and administering the composition to mammal in need thereof to change the phenotype of monocytes or macrophages from a pro inflammatory M1 phenotype to an anti inflammatory M2 phenotype. By changing the phenotype of monocytes or macrophages from a pro-inflammatory M1 phenotype to anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype, atherosclerosis can be treated. A method of monitoring macrophage phenotypic switching and a method of assessing the efficacy of the treatment of atherosclerosis are also described.

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FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to the treatment of vascular diseases, including atherosclerosis; and to monitoring the treatment of vascular diseases, including monitoring surface markers on macrophages.BACKGROUND[0002]All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. The following description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.[0003]Atherosclerosis is just one of several types of arteriosclerosis, which is characterized by thickening and hardening of artery walls (e.g., coronary arteries, carotid arteries, aorta, and ileofemoral arteries). Over time, this material thick...

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IPC IPC(8): A61K38/17A61K48/00C12Q1/68
CPCA61K48/00C07K14/775C12Q1/686A61K38/1709A61K48/005C12N2799/025A61P9/10
InventorSHAH, PREDIMAN K.SHARIFI, BEHROOZ
OwnerCEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CENT