Abstract:
The present invention provides superior compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of specific target proteins at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art.
Abstract:
This invention relates to liposomal antineoplastic agents ( e.g ., camptothecin) compositions and methods of using such compositions for treating neoplasia and for inhibiting angiogenesis. The compositions and methods are useful for modulating the plasma circulation half-life of an active agent.
Abstract:
The invention features a method of identifying therapeutically relevant compositions which include a therapeutic agent and 2,2-Dilinoley 1-4- dimethylaminomethyl-[l,3]-dioxolane by screening for an effect of the agent on the liver of a model subject.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to liposomal compositions comprising a camptothecin, which are optimized to reduce camptothecin degradation and/or precipitation of camptothecin degradation products in the external medium. The invention further provides improved methods of formulating liposomal camptothecins, kits comprising liposome-encapsulated camptothecins, and methods of using the same to treat a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer.
Abstract:
A lipid particle can include a plurality of cationic lipids, such as a first cationic lipid and a second cationic lipid. The first cationic lipid can be selected on the basis of a first property and the second cationic can be selected on the basis of a second property. The first and second properties are complementary. The attributes of the lipid particle can reflect the selected properties of the cationic lipids, and the complementary nature of those properties.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to liposomal compositions comprising a camptothecin, which are optimized to reduce camptothecin degradation and/or precipitation of camptothecin degradation products in the external medium. The invention further provides improved methods of formulating liposomal camptothecins, kits comprising liposome-encapsulated camptothecins, and methods of using the same to treat a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer.
Abstract:
The present invention includes novel liposomes comprising dihydrosphingomyelin. The invention also includes compositions comprising these liposomes and a therapeutic agent, in addition to methods and kits for delivering a therapeutic agent or treating a disease, e.g., a cancer, using these compositions.
Abstract:
It has now been discovered that oligonucleotides which tend to form multimeric aggregates have greater toxicity in the aggregate form than in monomeric form. Thus, the present invention provides therapeutic oligonucleotide compositions of reduced in vivo toxicity, and a method for making such compositions, as well as a method for administration of the therapeutic oligonucleotide, where the therapeutic oligonucleotide in one that tends to form multimeric aggregates. Compositions containing such aggregate-forming oligonucleotides are treated by heating, preferably no more than 24 hours prior to administration, or using chemical species such as mannitol which disrupt aggregates.
Abstract:
It has now been discovered that oligonucleotides which tend to form multimeric aggregates have greater toxicity in the aggregate form than in monomeric form. Thus, the present invention provides therapeutic oligonucleotide compositions of reduced in vivo toxicity, and a method for making such compositions, as well as a method for administration of the therapeutic oligonucleotide, where the therapeutic oligonucleotide in one that tends to form multimeric aggregates. Compositions containing such aggregate-forming oligonucleotides are treated by heating, preferably no more than 24 hours prior to administration, or using chemical species such as mannitol which disrupt aggregates.