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Titration of AAV-2 particles via a novel capsid ELISA: packaging of genomes can limit production of recombinant AAV-2

Grimm, D, Kern, A, Pawlita, M, Ferrari, F K, Samulski, R J, Kleinschmidt, J A·1999·Gene Therapy

Abstract

We demonstrate the rapid and reliable quantification of physical AAV-2 (adeno-associated virus type 2) particles via a novel ELISA based on a monoclonal antibody which selectively recognizes assembled AAV-2 capsids. Titration of a variety of recombinant AAV-2 (rAAV) preparations revealed that at least 80+percent of all particles were empty, compared with a maximum of 50percent in wild-type AAV-2 stocks, indicating that the recombinant genomes were less efficiently encapsidated. This finding was confirmed upon titration of CsCl gradient fractions from recombinant and wild-type AAV-2 stocks. ELISA-based measurement of capsid numbers revealed a large number of physical particles with low densities corresponding to empty capsids in the recombinant, but not in the wild-type AAV-2 preparations. Moreover, additional expression of VP proteins during rAAV production was found to result in an excessive capsid formation, whilst yielding only minor increases in DNA-containing or transducing rAAV particles. We conclude that encapsidation of viral genomes rather than capsid assembly can be limiting for rAAV production, provided that a critical level of VP expression is maintained. The feasibility of quantifying AAV-2 capsid numbers via the ELISA allows determination of physical to DNA-containing or infectious particle ratios. These are important parameters which should help to optimize and standardize the production and application of recombinant AAV-2.

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  • ELISA involves multiple lengthy incubation and washing steps prior to analysis, for a total turnaround time of 4 to 5 hours, or up to a full working day.

    “ELISA involves multiple lengthy incubation and washing steps prior to analysis, for a total turnaround time of 4–5 h, or up to a full working day.26,61, 62, 63”
  • ELISA specificity is high, with little cross-reactivity between serotypes, and monoclonal antibodies specific to the conformational epitope of serotypes rAAV1, -2, -3, -5, -6, -8, -9, and rh.10 are commercially available.

    “Specificity is high, with little cross-reactivity between serotypes, and monoclonal antibodies specific to the conformational epitope of serotypes rAAV1, -2, -3, -5, -6, -8, -9, and rh.10 are commercially available.61,62”
  • ELISA is sufficiently robust and specific to be used on samples with moderate matrix effects and free capsid proteins, such as cell lysates.

    “The assay is typically performed after a purification step but is sufficiently robust and specific to be used on samples with moderate matrix effects and free capsid proteins, like cell lysates.26,37,61,85”
  • Specificity and robustness to matrix effects are major advantages of ELISA, but its long turnaround time, moderate throughput of only 10 samples per 96-well plate, and labor-intensive sample preparation make it challenging to implement for routine quantification of capsid titer in process development without automated liquid handling.

    “Specificity and robustness to matrix effects are major advantages of ELISA, but in considering the long turnaround time, moderate throughput of only 10 samples per 96-well plate, and labor-intensive sample preparation, it is challenging to implement for routine quantification of capsid titer in a process development setting without automated liquid handling.”
  • The ELISA quantification limit is around 10^8 capsid particles per milliliter, depending on serotype, and the linear range is limited to 1 to 2 orders of magnitude, so pre-titration is recommended for samples of unknown titer.

    “The quantification limit is around 108 capsid particles (cps) per milliliter, depending on serotype, and the linear range is limited to 1–2 orders of magnitude, so that pre-titration is recommended for samples of unknown titer.61,62”

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Authors
Grimm, D., Kern, A., Pawlita, M., Ferrari, F. K., Samulski, R. J., & Kleinschmidt, J. A.
Affiliations
  • German Cancer Research Center (DE)
  • Princeton University (US)
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
Venue
Gene Therapy
Published
1999-07
Volume
6
Issue
7
Pages
1322-1330
ISSN
  • 0969-7128 (ISSN-L)
  • 1476-5462
OpenAlex
W2079090019
Cited by
195
References
42
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.53
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Gene Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Virus-based gene therapy research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects
Keywords
adeno-associated virus type 2, empty capsids, capsid assembly, viral vector production, monoclonal antibodies
MeSH terms
Dependovirus, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Capsid, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Genetic Engineering, Genetic Vectors, Humans, Genetic Therapy

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