Abstract:Objective To obtain interference and overexpression of DVL2 through lentivirus, and its expression in hUVECs. Methods ShRNAs were designed and synthesized, and DVL2 interference and overexpression vectors were constructed based on lentivirus expression plasmids. PCR and sequencing techniques were utilized to confirm successful construction of vector. Three plasmids system were performed to package the virus in HEK293T cells. Virus titer was measured by fluorescence microscope. HUVECs transfected with virus were identified by Purinemycin. Transfection efficiency was measured by fluorescence microscope. Further, the interference and overexpression of the target gene was verified by qRT-PCR and WB. Results Electrophoretic and sequencing results showed that the gene fragment was successfully inserted into the lentivirus vector. The titer of NC, pHB-shRNAHDVL2 and pHBLV-HDVL2 was 2×108 TU/ml, 2×108 TU/ml and 1×108 TU/ml, respectively. Infection efficiency was 98%. qRT-PCR and Western blotting confirmed stable expression of DVL2. Expression of DVL2 was decreased in interference group and increased significantly when compared with that in NC group (P < 0.05). Interference efficiency was 60%, and overexpression efficacy was 270% compared with control group. Conclusions Interfering and overexpression of DVL2 through lentivirus vector is constructed successfully in HUVECs.