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Polycationic polymers

US6251433A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1997
Grant dateJun 26, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2810/858
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates compositions and methods for increasing the uptake of polynucleotides into cells. Specifically, the invention relates to vectors, targeting ligands, and polycationic agents. The polycationic agents are capable of (1) increasing the frequency of uptake of polynucleotides into a cell, (2) condensing polynucleotides; and (3) inhibiting serum and/or nuclease degradation of polynucleotides.

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