Synthesis and characteristics of biodegradable pyridinium amphiphiles used for in vitro DNA delivery

Astrid Roosjen, Jarmila Smisterova, Cecile Driessen, Joachim T. Anders, Anno Wagenaar, Dirk Hoekstra, Ron Hulst, Jan B.F.N. Engberts

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Abstract

Pyridinium amphiphiles have found practical application for the delivery of DNA into eukaryotic cells. A general synthetic method starting from (iso)nicotinoyl chloride has been devised for the preparation of pyridinium amphiphiles based on (bio)degradable esters, allowing structural variation both in the hydrophobic part and in the headgroup area. By means of differential scanning calorimetry, transmission electron microscopy and UV measurements, some characteristics, including hydrolytic behaviour, have been determined. In vitro transfection ability and toxicity have been determined using the eukaryotic COS-7 cell line.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1271-1277
Number of pages7
JournalEuropean Journal of Organic Chemistry
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - 2002

Keywords

  • cationic amphiphiles
  • nitrogen heterocycles
  • transfection
  • vesicles
  • GENE-THERAPY DEATH
  • CATIONIC AMPHIPHILES
  • MAMMALIAN-CELLS
  • TRANSFECTION
  • COMPLEXES
  • EFFICIENT
  • LIPIDS
  • VECTOR

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