Poly (I:C), a synthetic double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) analog, is an immunostimulant that acts as the most potent interferon (IFN) inducer. Toll-like receptor- 3 (TLR3) agonist[1]. Its average molecular weight is between 1.5-8kb.
Mixtures that included the TLR7/8 agonists R848 or CL075, combined with the Poly (I:C), yield 3-d mature dendritic cells [2].
Commonly used to stimulate immune system activation in vivo. Also promotes maturation of hPSC-derived cardiomyocytes[3].?
References:
[1]. Li Y G, Siripanyaphinyo U, Tumkosit U, et al. Poly (I:C), an agonist of toll-like receptor-3, inhibits replication of the Chikungunya virus in BEAS-2B cells. Virology Journal, 2012, 9(1): 114.
[2]. Spranger S, Javorovic M, Burdek M, et al. Generation of Th1-Polarizing Dendritic Cells Using the TLR7/8 Agonist CL075. The Journal of Immunology, 2010, 185(1): 738-747.
[3]. Biermann M1, Cai W2, Lang D, et al. Epigenetic Priming of Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiac Progenitor Cells Accelerates Cardiomyocyte Maturation. Stem Cells, 2019, 37(7): 910-923.
