SGD Paper 
Seo BB, et al. (2004) Functional expression of the single subunit NADH dehydrogenase in mitochondria in vivo: a potential therapy for complex I deficiencies. Hum Gene Ther 15(9):887-95
Abstract: It has been reported that defects of mitochondrial proton-translocating NADH-quinone oxidoreductase (complex I) are involved in many human diseases (such as encephalomyopathies and sporadic Parkinson's disease). However, no effective remedies have been established for complex I deficiencies. We have adopted a gene therapy approach utilizing the NDI1 gene that codes for the single subunit NADH dehydrogenase of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Ndi1). Our earlier experiments show that the Ndi1 protein can replace or supplement the functionality of complex I in various cultured cells. For this approach to be useful, it is important to demonstrate in vivo that the mature protein is correctly placed in mitochondria. In this study, we have attempted in vivo expression of the NDI1 gene in skeletal muscles and brains (substantia nigra and striatum) of rodents. In all tissues tested, the Ndi1 protein was identified in the injected area by immunohistochemical staining at 1-2 weeks after the injection. Sustained expression was observed for at least 7 months. Double-staining of the sections using antibodies against Ndi1 and F(1)-ATPase revealed that the expressed Ndi1 protein was predominantly localized to mitochondria. In addition, the tissue cells expressing the Ndi1 protein stimulated the NADH dehydrogenase activity, suggesting that the expressed Ndi1 is functionally active. It was also confirmed that the Ndi1 expression induced no inflammatory response in the tissues examined. The data indicate that the NDI1 gene will be a promising therapeutic tool in the treatment of encephalomyopathies and neurodegenerative diseases caused by complex I impairments.
| Status: Published | Type: Journal Article | PubMed ID: 15353043 |
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