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EXP000541

Paper

A novel multitargeted self-assembling peptide-siRNA complex for simultaneous inhibition of SARS-CoV-2-host cell interaction and replication (2024)

Peptide

HE25

Sequence: stearyl-HEHHEHHEHEHGFLGRVRVLRGDKW-amide

RNA

siRNA

All experiment fields

Experiment Id EXP000541
Paper A novel multitargeted self-assembling peptide-siRNA complex for simultaneous inhibition of SARS-CoV-
Peptide HE25
Delivery Success Class no
In Vivo Flag no
Uptake Confirmed yes
Label Confidence high
In Vitro Functional Effect yes
Endosomal Escape Evidence yes
Peptide Concentration
Rna Concentration 25–50 nM (in vitro functional assays)
Mixing Ratio 1:20–1:100 (siRNA:peptide molar ratios)
Formulation Format Self-assembling peptide–siRNA complex
Formulation Components HE25 peptide noncovalently complexed with siRNA via electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions
Size Nm 100.00
Zeta Mv
Model Scope in_vitro
Model Type in vitro
Cell Lines Or Primary Cells Vero E6; NCI-H358 lung epithelial cells
Animal Model
Administration Route
Output Type Gene silencing (RT-qPCR, GAPDH assay); viral replication inhibition (plaque assay); uptake (confocal)
Output Value Up to ~85% GAPDH knockdown; up to 90–100% inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 replication in vitro
Output Units
Output Notes Functional delivery depends on optimal molar ratios (1:20–1:80). Both entry blockade and siRNA silencing contribute.
Toxicity Notes No cytotoxicity reported in vitro at effective doses
Curation Notes