pH-sensitive, cationic liposomes: A new synthetic virus-like vector
pH-sensitive, cationic liposomes: A new synthetic virus-like vector
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DOI:
10.1038/nbt0696-760
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发表时间:
1996-06-01
影响因子:
46.9
通讯作者:
Wolff, JA
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作者:
Budker, V;Gurevich, V;Wolff, JA
We describe the use of cationic, pH-sensitive liposomes to mediate the efficient transfer of DNA into a variety of cells in culture, Cationic lipids, containing an amine with a pK within the physiologic range of 4.5 to 8, were synthesized and incorporated with dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine into liposomes, Acid conditions promoted DNA-binding, DNA-incorporation, and DNA-induced fusion by these cationic, pH-sensitive liposomes. Transfection efficiency in cultured cells was dependent on endosomal acidification in a manner akin to acidic-induced endosomal release of viruses, These liposomes constitute a promising new class of reagents for gene therapy.