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Peptide-Modified Gemini Surfactants: Preparation and Characterization for Gene Delivery
Mays Al-Dulaymi1, Waleed Mohammed-Saeid1,2, Anas El-Aneed1
1College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
Abstract:
Diquaternary ammonium-based gemini surfactants have been investigated widely as nonviral gene delivery systems. These unique cationic lipids have versatility in their chemical structure, show relatively low toxicity, are able to compact genetic material (pDNA, RNA) into nano-sized lipoplexes, and can be easily produced. In addition, the gemini surfactants show significant improvement in the transfection activity and biocompatibility compared to other cationic lipids used as nonviral gene delivery agents. The successful applications of gemini surfactant-based lipoplexes as topical gene delivery systems in animal models indicate their potential as noninvasive carriers for genetic immunization, theranostic agents, and in other gene therapy treatments. Detailed physicochemical characterization of gemini surfactant lipoplexes is a key factor in terms of formulation optimization and elucidation of the cellular uptake and stability of the lipoplexes system. In this chapter, we describe in detail different formulation methods to prepare gemini surfactant lipoplexes and comprehensive physicochemical characterization. In addition, we illustrate general protocols for in vitro evaluations.
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