Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for introducing biomolecules, such as nucleic acids, into cells by culturing cells on a solid surface which is coated with a transfection reagents and biomolecules.

Abstract: Complexes are disclosed which are a combination of a polynucleotide and a biodegradable polyacetal-peptide. The disclosed complexes are useful for cell transfection.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for introducing biomolecules, such as nucleic acids, into cells by culturing cells on a solid surface which is coated with a transfection reagents and biomolecules.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for introducing biomolecules, such as nucleic acids, into cells by culturing cells on a solid surface which is coated with a transfection reagents and biomolecules.

Abstract: A cell culture device for transfecting a eukaryotic cell is disclosed. The cell culture/transfection device may be a multiwell plate or slide which has been coated with a metal salt such as CaCl2. Methods of using the cell culture device to transfect mammalian cells and/or to monitor cell transfection are described. Kits are also described which include the cell transfection device, eukaryotic cells to be transformed and nucleic acid for transformation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a controllably degradable cationic polymer for delivery of biomolecules (nucleic acids, peptides, etc.), drugs, molecules used in medical imaging applications, sensitizing agents used in cancer treatments, and molecules used in tissue engineering. The present invention also provides a method for synthesizing the polymer according to the present invention.

Abstract: Polyacetals comprising a recurring units represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of formula (I) and (II): wherein A comprises at least one acetal group; B is selected from the group consisting of —CH—, —CH(CH3)—, CH2CH—, —CH2C(CH3)—, —CH(CH3)CH—, and —CHCH(CH3)CH(CH3)—; Z is selected from the group consisting of C(O)OR1, C(O)SR1, C(O)NR1R2, and VU; V is a linker group; U is selected from the group consisting of poly(ethyleneimine), poly(propyleneimine), poly(lysine), PAMAM dendrimer, octaamine dendrimer, hexadecaamine dendrimer, enhancer, and targeting receptor; R1 and R2 are each individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 to C10 alkyl, and C6 to C10 aryl; D is a linkage selected from the group consisting of carboxylic amide, carboxylic ester, urea, and urethane; and G is selected from the group consisting of C4 to C20 alkyl, C6-C10 aryl, and —(OCH2CH2)n—, where n is in the range of 1 to about 250, are useful in nucleic acid delivery applications.

Abstract: Complexes are disclosed which are a combination of a polynucleotide and a biodegradable polyacetal-peptide. The disclosed complexes are useful for cell transfection.

Abstract: A cell culture device for transfecting a eukaryotic cell is disclosed. The cell culture/transfection device may be a multiwell plate or slide which has been coated with a metal salt such as CaCl2. Methods of using the cell culture device to transfect mammalian cells and/or to monitor cell transfection are described. Kits are also described which include the cell transfection device, eukaryotic cells to be transformed and nucleic acid for transformation.

Abstract: A polymer comprising recurring units represented by formula (I): wherein X is selected from the group consisting of C(O)OR1, C(O)SR1, C(O)NR1R2, and VZ, where R1 and R2 are each individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 to C10 alkyl, and C6 to C10 aryl, where V is a labile linker group, and where Z is selected from the group consisting of poly(ethyleneimine), poly(propyleneimine), poly(lysine), PAMAM dendrimer, octaamine dendrimer, and hexadecaamine dendrimer; and wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of —(CH2)2—, —(CH2)2—O—(CH2)2—, —(CH2)2—O—(CH2)2—, and —(CH2)3—NHC(O)—(CH2)6—C(O)NH—(CH2)3— is useful in nucleic acid delivery applications. Polyacetals of the formula (I) are preferably made by reacting appropriate diols and divinyl ethers. In preferred embodiments, complexes formed between polyacetals of the formula (I) and polynucleotides are useful as transfection reagents.

Abstract: Polyacetals comprising a recurring units represented by a formula selected from the group consisting of formula (I) and (II): wherein A comprises at least one acetal group; B is selected from the group consisting of —CH—, —CH(CH3)—, CH2CH—, —CH2C(CH3)—, —CH(CH3)CH—, and —CHCH(CH3)CH(CH3)—; Z is selected from the group consisting of C(O)OR1, C(O)SR1, C(O)NR1R2, and VU; V is a linker group; U is selected from the group consisting of poly(ethyleneimine), poly(propyleneimine), poly(lysine), PAMAM dendrimer, octaamine dendrimer, hexadecaamine dendrimer, enhancer, and targeting receptor; R1 and R2 are each individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 to C10 alkyl, and C6 to C10 aryl; D is a linkage selected from the group consisting of carboxylic amide, carboxylic ester, urea, and urethane; and G is selected from the group consisting of C4 to C20 alkyl, C6-C10 aryl, and —(OCH2CH2)n—, where n is in the range of 1 to about 250, are useful in nucleic acid delivery applications.

Abstract: A polymer comprising recurring units represented by formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for introducing biomolecules, such as nucleic acids, into cells by culturing cells on a solid surface which is coated with a transfection reagents and biomolecules.

Abstract: The present invention provides a controllably degradable cationic polymer for delivery of biomolecules (nucleic acids, peptides, etc.), drugs, molecules used in medical imaging applications, sensitizing agents used in cancer treatments, and molecules used in tissue engineering. The present invention also provides a method for synthesizing the polymer according to the present invention.