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Lipid phase control of DNA delivery

Journal Article · · Bioconjugate Chem.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/bc050226x· OSTI ID:1008606

Cationic lipids form nanoscale complexes (lipoplexes) with polyanionic DNA and can be utilized to deliver DNA to cells for transfection. Here we report the correlation between delivery efficiency of these DNA carriers and the mesomorphic phases they form when interacting with anionic membrane lipids. Specifically, formulations that are particularly effective DNA carriers form phases of highest negative interfacial curvature when mixed with anionic lipids, whereas less effective formulations form phases of lower curvature. Structural evolution of the carrier lipid/DNA complexes upon interaction with cellular lipids is hence suggested as a controlling factor in lipid-mediated DNA delivery. A strategy for optimizing lipofection is deduced. The behavior of a highly effective lipoplex formulation, DOTAP/DOPE, is found to conform to this 'efficiency formula'.

Research Organization:
Advanced Photon Source (APS), Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1008606
Journal Information:
Bioconjugate Chem., Journal Name: Bioconjugate Chem. Journal Issue: (6) ; 10, 2005 Vol. 16; ISSN 1043-1802; ISSN BCCHES
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH