Aspect | Details |
Vector Name | MSGV1 (Murine Stem Cell Virus-based Splice Vector) |
Vector Testing Method | Retroviral vector transduction of SupT1 cells |
Analysis Technique | Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) staining for CD3 or anti-Vα12 |
Vector Integration Confirmation | Confirmed using Southern blot analysis |
Cell Line Used for Integration Test | PG13 clone AIB 18 |
Aspect | Details |
RNA Isolation & TCR Chain Determination | RNA from MART-1–reactive T-cell clone (M1F12) was subjected to RACE-PCR and DNA sequencing to determine TCRα and β chain usage. TCR usage (IMGT nomenclature): α chain - TRAV35/TRAJ49/TRAC, β chain - TRBV10-3/TRBD1/TRBJ1-5/TRBC1. |
Primer Design for Cloning | Primers designed for full-length cDNA cloning based on determined TCR chains. |
Poly(A) RNA Isolation | Poly(A) RNA from 1 × 10⁷ M1F12 T cells was isolated using Poly (A) Pure mRNA Purification Kit. |
RT-PCR and Cloning | RT-PCR was conducted using Titan One Tube RT-PCR Kit. Amplified TCRα and β chains were gel purified, cloned into pCR2.1-TOPO vector, and confirmed by sequencing. |
Vector Backbone | pMSGV1 derived from pMSGV, which uses MSCV LTR. Contains extended gag region and env splice site from SFGtcLucITE4 vector. Modifications for pMSGV1 include Kozak sequence enhancement. |
Vector Variants Constructed | Four retroviral vectors (APB, AIB, BPA, BIA) expressing both TCR chains. Each vector constructed with different combinations of PGK promoter, IRES element, and TCRα/β chain orientations. |
Transfection of Packaging Cells | PG13 and Phoenix Eco cells cocultured and transfected with vector constructs (AIB, BIA, APB, BPA) using Gene Porter reagent. |
PG13 Clone Generation | Clones generated after 14-day coculture and Phoenix Eco cell removal using magnetic antibody-coated beads. |
Physical Titer Screening | Initial screening of PG13 clones via RNA dot blot to determine physical titer. |
Transduction and FACS Analysis | Highest-titer clones tested via retroviral transduction of SupT1 cells. Analyzed by FACS for CD3 or anti-Vα12 expression. |
Southern Blot Analysis | Confirmed vector integration and copy number in PG13 clone AIB 18. |
Control Vector | MSGIN vector for GFP expression and anti-gp100 TCR (APB9) vector used for control in transducing PBL or TIL aliquots. |