Abstract
A convenient approach to the synthesis of mono- and polycationic glycolipid amphiphiles is suggested. The compounds obtained can be used for study of the structure-activity relationship and determination of the effect of hydrophobic and cationic domains on transfection efficiency.
MeSH terms
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Acylation
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Animals
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Carbohydrates / chemical synthesis
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Carbohydrates / chemistry
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Glycolipids / chemical synthesis
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Glycolipids / chemistry*
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Liposomes / chemistry
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Polyamines / chemical synthesis
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Polyamines / chemistry*
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Polyelectrolytes
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Transfection*
Substances
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Carbohydrates
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Glycolipids
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Liposomes
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Polyamines
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Polyelectrolytes
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polycations