CATIONIC OIL-IN-WATER EMULSIONS

摘要

This invention generally relates to cationic oil-in-water emulsions that contain high concentrations of cationic lipids and have a defined oil:lipid ratio. The cationic lipid can interact with the negatively charged molecule thereby anchoring the molecule to the emulsion particles. The cationic emulsions described herein are useful for delivering negatively charged molecules, such as nucleic acid molecules to cells, and for formulating nucleic acid-based vaccines.

主权项

1. An oil-in-water emulsion comprising particles that are dispersed in an aqueous continuous phase, wherein the average diameter of said particles is from about 80 nm to 180 nm; the emulsion comprises an oil and a cationic lipid, andwherein:
(i) the ratio of oil:lipid (mole:mole) is at least about 8:1 (mole:mole); (ii) the concentration of cationic lipid in said emulsion is at least about 2.5 mM; and (iii) the cationic lipid is not DC-Cholesterol.