Published August 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Encapsulation of the UV-DNA repair enzyme T4 endonuclease V in liposomes and delivery to human cells

  • 1. Applied Genetics Inc., Freeport, NY (USA)

Description

T4 endonuclease V, a pyrimidine-dimer-specific DNA repair enzyme, was encapsulated in liposomes under mild conditions. The encapsulated enzyme was active, and when applied to ultraviolet (UV)-irradiated human cells in culture, the liposomes increased incision of UV-irradiated cellular DNA, enhanced DNA repair replication, and enhanced survival of UV-irradiated cells. This method is a first step in a new approach for topical application of DNA repair enzymes to human skin to prevent skin cancer

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
Journal Volume
93
Journal Issue
2
Series
J. Invest. Dermatol.
Journal Page Range
190-194
ISSN
0022-202X
CODEN
JIDEA