摘要:
Novel cationic amphiphiles are provided that facilitate transport of biologically active (therapeutic) molecules into cells. The amphiphiles contain lipophilic groups derived from steroids, from mono or dialkylamines, or from alkyl or acyl groups; and cationic groups, protonatable at physiological pH, derived from amines, alkylamines or polyalkylamines. There are provided also therapeutic compositions prepared typically by contacting a dispersion of one or more cationic amphiphiles with the therapeutic molecules. Therapeutic molecules that can be delivered into cells according to the practice of the invention include DNA, RNA, and polypeptides. Representative uses of the therapeutic compositions of the invention include providing gene therapy, and delivery of antisense polynucleotides or biologically active polypeptides to cells. With respect to therapeutic compositions for gene therapy, the DNA is provided typically in the form of a plasmid for complexing with the cationic amphiphile. Novel and highly effective plasmid constructs are also disclosed, including those that are particularly effective at providing gene therapy for clinical conditions complicated by inflammation. Additionally, targeting of organs for gene therapy by intravenous administration of therapeutic compositions is described.
摘要:
Triterpenoid acid derivatives are described that exhibit dual pharmacophobic activities, specifically selectin ligand and leukotriene biosynthetic inhibitory activities, and that thus have significant applications for the treatment or prevention of certain diseases including cancer and diseases associated with the inflammatory process as well as applications for the diagnosis of disease.
摘要:
Synthetic analogs of 2',5'-oligoadenylate wherein the aglycon, ribosyl moiety and/or terminal nucleoside have been modified are effective therapeutic agents, particularly against HIV infection. The analogs are utilized in compositions and methods for the treatment of disorders characterized by 2-5A pathway defects.
摘要:
Antisense oligonucleotides of human regulatory subunit RI-alpha of cAMP-dependent protein kinases are disclosed along with pharmaceutical compositions containing these oligonucleotides as the active ingredients. These antisense oligonucleotides are useful for inhibiting the growth of cancer.
摘要:
A cholesterol-cordycepin conjugate having the formula ##STR1## wherein: n is an integer from 1 to 8; R.sub.1 is selected from the group of consisting of T, T' and Y; T is ##STR2## T' is ##STR3## where x is an integer from 1 to 18; Y is ##STR4## where m is zero, 1, 2, or 3; each R.sub.2 is independently selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur; each R.sub.3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and hydroxyl; R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl and T or T'; R.sub.5 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl and T or T'; provided that all R.sub.1, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 may not be T or T'; at least one R.sub.3 is hydrogen or R.sub.4 is hydrogen; and at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 must be T or T'; or a water soluble salt thereof. The compounds possess increased antiviral activity and/or metabolic stability.
摘要:
Viral infection is inhibited in mammals by administration of metabolically stable, non-toxic 2', 5'-oligoadenylate (2-5A) derivatives that have a dual therapeutic effect. The compounds activate the intracellular latent 2-5A dependent endoribonuclease RNase L and also inhibit the action of viral DNA polymerases. Conjugates of the 2-5A derivatives for therapeutic delivery are also described.
摘要:
An oligonucleotide conjugated to a steroid the oligonucleotide comprising: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic alkyl, branched aliphatic alkyl and an alkyl (branched) chain of 2 to 18 carbon atoms, R is selected from the group consisting of H and lower alkyl up to 12 carbon atoms; B is a naturally occurring base, the steroid is bound to the oligonucleotide utilizing the naturally occurring bases through an (-oxycarbonyl-amino)-decylamine-moiety, and NUC is an oligonucleotide.
摘要:
Antisense oligonucleotides of human regulatory subunit RI-alpha of cAMP-dependent protein kinases are disclosed along with pharmaceutical compositions containing these oligonucleotides as the active ingredients. These antisense oligonucleotides have been shown to inhibit the growth of several cancer cell lines including HL-60, human colon carcinoma LS-174T, neuroblastoma cells, breast cancer cells, and gastric carcinoma cells. In addition, these oligonucleotides can inhibit the growth of human colon carcinoma cells transplanted in athymic mice.
摘要:
Oligonucleotides modified at their backbones by the attachment of cholesteryl are described. The modified oligonucleotides anchor in the cell membrane to serve as a probe and to provide therapeutic activity.