TACN-containing cationic lipids with ester bond: preparation and application in gene delivery

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2011 Dec 1;21(23):7045-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2011.09.098. Epub 2011 Sep 29.

Abstract

A series of novel cationic lipids based on 1,4,7-triazacyclononane (TACN) with different hydrophobic chains were synthesized via the formation of a biodegradable ester bond. These lipids were found to have good buffering capacity at the pH range of 5.0-6.5, which is similar to that of the acidic endosomal compartments. The liposomes formed from these lipids and DOPE could condense DNA into nanoparticles with proper sizes. In vitro experiments showed moderate to good gene transfection efficiency of the formed lipoplexes. The structure-activity relationships of this type of lipids were discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cations
  • Esters / chemistry*
  • Gene Transfer Techniques*
  • HEK293 Cells
  • Heterocyclic Compounds / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Lipids / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Cations
  • Esters
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Lipids
  • 1,4,7-triazacyclononane