DNA encapsulation by biocompatible catanionic vesicles

The encapsulation of DNA by catanionic vesicles has been investigated; the vesicles are composed of one cationic surfactant, in excess, and one anionic. Since cationic systems are often toxic, we introduced a novel divalent cationic amino-acid-based amphiphile, which may enhance transfection and app...

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Main Author: Rosa, Mónica (author)
Other Authors: Miguel, Maria da Graça (author), Lindman, Björn (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2007
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10316/5039
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:estudogeral.sib.uc.pt:10316/5039