摘要 |
Efficient methods and compositions are provided for the targeted delivery of effective concentrations of compounds, including nucleic acid molecules and oligonucleotides such as EGSs, ribozymes and antisense, proteins, peptides, carbohydrate, and synthetic organic and inorganic molecules, or combinations thereof, to cells, especially hepatocytes. In the preferred embodiment, the compound is an negatively charged oligonucleotide which binds in a stoichiometric ratio to a water soluble, positively charged macrocycle such as a porphyrin, which targets and protects the oligonucleotide. The porphyrin protects the compound to be delivered and delivers the compound preferentially to certain cells and tissue types. In another embodiment, the porphyrin has anti-human hepatitis virus activity, when administered alone, which is significantly enhanced when in combination with an antiviral compound, especially an oligonucleotide.
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