A DNA TRANSPORTER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

2131620 9318759 PCTABS00025 A DNA transporter system capable of non-covalently binding to DNA and facilitating the insertion of the DNA into a cell. The DNA transporter system includes a binding complex which non-covalently binds the DNA. The binding complex includes a molecule that is capable of non-covalently binding to the DNA and being covalently linked to a surface ligand and to a nuclear ligand. The surface ligand is capable of binding to a cell surface receptor and the nuclear ligand is capable of recognizing and transporting the transporter system through the nuclear membrane. A plurality of these binding complexes are attached to the DNA to facilitate the transport of the DNA into the cell. Additionally, a third binding complex which includes a virus can also be non-covalently linked to the DNA. The virus facilitates the movement of the DNA through the cytoplasm and into the nucleus. Also described are a variety of structures which can be used as part of the transporter system as well as methods of using the transporter system to introduce DNA into cells.