Claims
- 1. A process for forming a negatively-charged, zwitterionic, or neutral complex for delivery to a cell, comprising: a) forming a cationic reverse micelle using amphipathic molecules, b) inserting a biologically active compound into the cationic reverse micelle, c) then changing the charge of the cationic reverse micelle to a negatively-charged, zwitterionic, or neutral reverse micelle and delivering it to the cell.
- 2. The process of claim 1 wherein the amphipathic molecule contains a reactive functional group.
- 3. The process of claim 1 wherein the amphipathic molecule contains a labile bond.
- 4. The process of claim 2 wherein the reactive functional group consists of a group capable of participating in a polymerization reaction.
- 5. The process of claim 3 wherein the labile bond consists of a disulfide bond.
- 6. The process of claim 3 wherein the amphipathic molecule contains a silicon-heteroatom bond.
- 7. The process of claim 3 wherein the amphipathic molecule contains an amide constructed from a compound having a substructure of succinic anhydride.
- 8. The process of claim 5 wherein the amphipathic molecule contains a reactive group.
- 9. The process of claim 8 wherein the reactive functional group consists of a group capable of participating in a polymerization reaction.
- 10. The process or claim 6 wherein the amphipathic molecule contains a reactive functional group.
- 11. The process of claim 10 wherein the reactive functional group consists of a group capable of participating in a polymerization reaction.
- 12. The process of claim/wherein the amphipathic molecule contains a reactive functional group.
- 13. The process of claim 12 wherein the reactive functional group consists of a group capable of participating in a polymerization reaction.
Parent Case Info
The following specification is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/354,957 filed on Jul. 16, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,429,200.
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Continuation in Parts (1)
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