Retroviral replicating vectors (RRVs) have shown efficient tumor transduction and enhanced therapeutic benefits in a variety of cancer models. In the previous study, we developed the spRRV system (sRRVgp-yCD & spRRVe-TK) encoding HSV1-TK and human...
Retroviral replicating vectors (RRVs) have shown efficient tumor transduction and enhanced therapeutic benefits in a variety of cancer models. In the previous study, we developed the spRRV system (sRRVgp-yCD & spRRVe-TK) encoding HSV1-TK and human codon-optimized yeast CD genes as for cancer therapeutic agents, respectively. In the present study, to achieve a successful clinical trial using RRVs, we were willing to establish the virus producer cells (VPCs) that produce high-titer spRRVs. First, each of the spRRVs (sRRVgp-yCD8 & spRRVe-TK) transduced separately into retrovirus packaging cell line PG13. And then, PG13/env-HSV1-TK and PG13/gagpol-yCD8 VPCs were selected clonally and amplified for the screening of VPCs producing high-titer retroviral vector particles. The characteristics of established VPCs were accomplished by validation of genome stability, infectivity, cytotoxicity, productivity, and mycoplasma test. Finally, the validated PG13/env-HSV1-TK and PG13/gagpol-yCD8 VPCs were manufactured in the GMP facility. Also, the MCBs can be used for mass production and purification of retroviral vectors in GLP or GMP facilities for non-clinical and clinical trials.