Stearyl-(homoarginine)8 (Stearylated octaarginine) TFA is an effective gene delivery vector that can deliver plasmid DNA into cells. Stearyl-(homoarginine)8 TFA can make plasmid DNA more effectively internalized into cells and improve the nuclear delivery rate [1].
References:
[1]. Khalil IA, et al. Mechanism of improved gene transfer by the N-terminal stearylation of octaarginine: enhanced cellular association by hydrophobic core formation. Gene Ther. 2004 Apr;11(7):636-44.
References:
[1]. Khalil IA, et al. Mechanism of improved gene transfer by the N-terminal stearylation of octaarginine: enhanced cellular association by hydrophobic core formation. Gene Ther. 2004 Apr;11(7):636-44.
















