Exicure has developed a patent for liposomal particles with unique properties, including increased stability and efficient cell entry without cationic agents. These spherical particles, containing oligonucleotides, offer a non-toxic delivery platform for gene regulation in various therapies, presenting an alternative to metal core spherical nucleic acids. GlobalData’s report on Exicure gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Liposomal particles for gene regulation with spherical geometry
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11883535B2) discloses a liposomal particle with a substantially spherical geometry, featuring a lipid bilayer containing a variety of lipid groups and single-stranded oligonucleotides that are inhibitory RNA or antisense DNA. These oligonucleotides are attached to the surface of the liposomal particle, with each oligonucleotide being an oligonucleotide-lipid conjugate containing a lipophilic tethered group anchored into the external side of the lipid bilayer. The hybridization between the oligonucleotide and the polynucleotide encoding a gene product occurs over a length of the polynucleotide with a degree of complementarity sufficient to inhibit the expression of the gene product. The diameter of the liposomal particle is specified to be less than or equal to 50 nanometers.
Furthermore, the patent details the composition of the lipid bilayer, which includes lipids such as phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylglycerol, and phosphatidylethanolamine. The lipophilic tethered group mentioned in the claims comprises tocopherol or cholesterol, with specific tocopherol derivatives like alpha-tocopherol, beta-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol, and delta-tocopherol being highlighted. The patent also mentions the presence of modified oligonucleotides with phosphorothioate linkages and specifies the number of oligonucleotides present in the liposomal particle, ranging from about 10 to 80. Additionally, the patent discusses the formation of a plurality of liposomal particles with a mean diameter of less than or equal to 50 nanometers, emphasizing the potential applications of these particles in various fields.
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