Esters of L-carnitine or alkanoyl L-carnitines useful as cationic lipids for the intracellular delivery of pharmacologically active compounds

摘要

The use of esters of L-carnitine and alkanoyl L-carnitines as cationic lipids for the intracellular delivery of pharmacologically active compounds is described. The esters according to the invention have general formula (II) wherein the R groups are as defined in the description.