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Composition and methods for transfecting eukaryotic cells

US6020202A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1996
Grant dateFeb 1, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2770/36143
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods for transfecting eukaryotic cells which comprise a nucleic acid, a cationic lipid capable of forming a complex with said nucleic acid, and a viral agent which is an active or inactive enveloped virus or a component of an enveloped virus. Particular viral agents include alpharviruses and components thereof.

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