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  • Reversible attachment of a membrane active polymer to a polynucleotide
    Patent number: 7816337
    Abstract: Described is a process for delivering a biologically active compound to a cell by reversibly linking the compound to a membrane active polymer. In particular, polymer-polynucleotide conjugates are described. Methods for reversibly modifying the polymers to decrease cellular toxicity and improve efficacy are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Roche Madison Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Rozema, Darren Wakefield, Jon A Wolff, Kirk Ekena, James E. Hagstrom