abstract |
Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition for gene delivery, comprising: (i) a gene; (ii) a water-soluble chitosan; (iii) a thiamine pyrophosphate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; (iv) a protamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (v) a neutral or anionic phospholipid. The composition can introduce a gene into cells safely and effectively. Composed of non-toxic and injectable components, the composition is safe for the body and can be advantageously commercialized. Notably, it can deliver a gene at high efficiency in vivo as well as in vitro, and is stable in the blood. |