Successful Use of mRNA‐Nucleofection for Overexpression of Interleukin‐10 in Murine Monocytes/Macrophages for Anti‐inflammatory Therapy in a Murine Model of Autoimmune Myocarditis

Abstract

Application of IL-10-overexpressing CD11b(+) monocytes/macrophages reduced inflammation and improved physical performance in a murine model of autoimmune myocarditis. Thus, the use of genetically modified monocytes/macrophages facilitated a targeted therapy of local inflammation and may reduce systemic side effects. Because the nucleofection technique is GMP adapted, an in vivo use in humans seems basically feasible and the transfer to other inflammatory diseases seems likely.