WO2014064687A1 - A system for delivering therapeutic agents into living cells and cells nuclei - Google Patents

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WO2014064687A1
WO2014064687A1 PCT/IL2013/050850 IL2013050850W WO2014064687A1 WO 2014064687 A1 WO2014064687 A1 WO 2014064687A1 IL 2013050850 W IL2013050850 W IL 2013050850W WO 2014064687 A1 WO2014064687 A1 WO 2014064687A1
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  • w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10; and p is an integer between 0 and 10.
  • each of r and r' is independently an integer number of between 2 and 20; and Zi, Z 2 , E and Y are as defined herein above.
  • Figure 4 depicts Individual data of Cyclin Dl knockdown in Tumors of PANC-1- implaned mice xenografts (in the tumor) using a complex of Compound 24 and Cyclin Dl siRNA - analyzed by QPCR and normalized to HTRP1 and GAPDH. Individual data - each mouse is a dot; P ⁇ 0.01 ; Differences between treatment groups were evaluated by one-way ANOVA with significance determined by Bonferroni adjusted t-tests. Data suggest knockdown of more than 50% upon single i.v. injection which is specific to the tumor.
  • Compound 120 ( ⁇ 9,000 Mw) was incubated with small siRNA against Rac-1 (House keeping gene) in PBS at 50 ⁇ volume at 1 :1 mole ratio to a final concentration of 50 ⁇ g/ml for 20min at RT and dried on copper grid. Negative staining was carried using 2% uranyl acetate. The preparations were examined in a Jeol TEM JEM 1200EX (jeol, Tokyo , Japan). Fig. 14a. shows small nanoparticles with mean diameter of about ⁇ 200 nm. Fig. 14b shows a bigger field with heterogeneous particles populations of up to 1 ⁇ . Fig. 14c shows a close up on one particle showing the condensed material in a compact form.
  • Figure 21 depicts biodistribution study of Compound 120 siRNA complex in human xenograft PANC-1 model. Cy5-siRNA Kidneys distribution. No fluorescence observed.
  • Figure 26 depicts Cy5-siRNA Tumor distribution in close up. Fluorescence of Cy5- siRNA was observed both within tumor vasculature as well as in adjacent melanocytes 6 hours post administration (circle). Note that peak was observed at 1 hour. Figure shows cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue) and fluorescent siRNA (red).
  • the phosphate based oligomeric compound further comprises at least one additional linker unit, which links between phosphate groups of said oligomeric compound, wherein each of said additional linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether chain of 2-50 carbon atoms or any combination thereof.
  • n is independently an integer between 1 and 50.
  • [COMi] and [COM 2 ] are absent or an oligomer represented by the following -
  • each of Ti and T 2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T 2 is present;
  • E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
  • r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively;
  • each of Ti and T 2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T 2 is present;
  • this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer, comprising administering a complex of this invention to a subject, thereby treating cancer.
  • the cancer is lung cancer or pancreatic cancer.
  • the oligomeric structures of formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) comprises a Xi-Xn and/or Xq residue.
  • Xi-Xn and/or Xq is a cyclic hydrocarbon moiety such as, for example, a cycloalkyl, or an aryl.
  • Xi-Xn and/or Xq is a heterocyclic moiety, such as heteroalicyclic or heteroaryl.
  • Xi-Xn and/or Xq is a linear or branched alkyl.
  • the aryl refers to a 5 member ring. In another embodiment, the aryl refers to a 6 member ring. In another embodiment, the aryl may be substituted or unsubstituted ring, wherein said substituent is for example, but not limited to an halogen, alkyl, cyano, nitro, a phosphate, an amine or any combination thereof.
  • the alkylphosphate has 4 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylphosphate has 5 carbon atoms. Substitutions include but are not limited to: halogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbons, ester of 1 to 6 carbons, carboxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, thiol, amine, amide, reverse amide, sulfonamide, phosphate, aryl, phenyl or any combination thereof.
  • p is an integer between 0 and 10; In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4.
  • p is 5.
  • the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention provide between 1 to 8 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes oligomers of this invention provide between 4 to 10 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention, provide between 5 to 10 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention provide between 4 to 20 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention, provide between 3 to 18 delivering groups.
  • the structure of Formula I, I(a-c), II, Il(a-d), Ill(c-j), Ill(m-r), IV(b-g), IV(j-o) and/or structure (A) comprise a delivery group Y, Yi-Y n and/or Yq wherein Y, Yi-Y n and/or Yq which is a recognition moiety.
  • the recognition moiety is, for example, a ligand which in known to bind a receptor that is typically present in the desired target; a substrate or an inhibitor that can bind an enzyme that is typically present in the desired target; an antibody that an bind an antigen that is typically present in the desired target, an antigen of an antibody that is typically present in the desired target; a biotinylated moiety that can form a complex with strepavidin; or an avidin-containing moiety that can form a complex with mitochondrial biotin.
  • the delivering group (Y, Yi-Y n , Yq) or the pro-delivering group can be attached to a building block residue in the oligomer/conjugate/complex either directly or via a linking group.
  • a linking group linking the delivering group to the oligomer backbone is denoted as Ai-A n and/or Aq in the structures of Formula I, I(a-c), II, and/or Il(a-d) above; and is also referred to herein as the second linking group.
  • Ai-A n and/or Aq is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate. In another embodiment, Ai-A n and/or Aq is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate. In another embodiment, the alkylphosphate has 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkylphosphate has 2-8 carbon atoms.
  • the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 4 to 6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 4 to 10 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 2 to 8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises 2 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises 3 carbon atoms.
  • E and/or E' is a hexyl (CH 2 -CH 2 -CH 2 -CH 2 -CH 2 -CH 2 -CH 2 ). In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a pentyl. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is independently a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon chain interrupted by at least one double bond or triple bond, a heteroatom or any combination thereof, wherein, the heteroatom being selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms.
  • E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylether of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-8 carbon atoms.
  • the oligomeric compounds conjugates and complexes I, I(a-c), II, Il(a-d), III, III(a- r), IV, IV(a-o) V, V(a-c) and/or VI described herein can efficiently serve as a delivery system for delivering desired moieties to desired bodily targets, upon conjugating or complexing thereto such a desired moiety.
  • Examples of enzymatically active toxins and fragments thereof which can be used as cytotoxic agents include diphtheria A chain toxin, non-binding active fragments of diphtheria toxin, exotoxin A chain (from Pseudomonas aeruginosa), shiga toxin, verotoxin, ricin A chain, abrin A chain toxin, modeccin A chain toxin, a-sarcin toxin, Abrus precatorius toxin, amanitin, pokeweed antiviral protein, Aleurites fordii proteins, dianthin proteins, Phytolaca americana proteins (PAPI, PAPII, and PAP-S), momordica charantia inhibitor, curcin, crotin, sapaonaria officinalis inhibitor, gelonin, mitogellin, restrictocin, phenomycin, enomycin, and the tricothecenes.
  • diphtheria A chain toxin from
  • Non-limiting examples of steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs include, without limitation, corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone, hydroxyltriamcmolone, alpha-methyl dexamethasone, dexamethasone-phosphate, beclomethasone dipropionates, clobetasol valerate, desonide, desoxymethasone, desoxycorticosterone acetate, dexamethasone, dichlorisone, diflorasone diacetate, diflucortolone valerate, fluadrenolone, fluclorolone acetonide, fludrocortisone, flumethasone pivalate, fluosinolone acetonide, fiuocinonide, flucortine butylesters, fluocortolone, fluprednidene (fluprednylidene) acetate, flurandrenolone, halcinonide, hydrocortisone acetate, hydrocorticoster
  • Chimeric antisense molecules may be formed as composite structures of two or more oligonucleotides, modified oligonucleotides, as described above.
  • Representative U.S. patents that teach the preparation of such hybrid structures include, but are not limited to, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,013,830; 5,149,797;, each of which is herein fully incorporated by reference.
  • labeling moiety refers to a detectable moiety, a tag or a probe which can be used in the diagnosis and following of medical conditions both in vitro and in vivo, and includes, for example, chromophores, phosphorescent and fluorescent compounds, heavy metal clusters, radioactive labeling (radiolabeled) compounds, as well as any other known detectable moieties.
  • the cell can be an animal cell that is maintained in tissue culture such as cell lines that are immortalized or transformed.
  • tissue culture such as cell lines that are immortalized or transformed.
  • cell lines that can be obtained from American Type Culture Collection (Bethesda) such as, but not limited to: 3T3 (mouse fibroblast) cells, Rati (rat fibroblast) cells, CHO (Chinese hamster ovary) cells, CV-1 (monkey kidney) cells, COS (monkey kidney) cells, 293 (human embryonic kidney) cells, HeLa (human cervical carcinoma) cells, HepG2 (human hepatocytes) cells, Sf9 (insect ovarian epithelial) cells and the like.
  • 3T3 mouse fibroblast
  • Rati rat fibroblast
  • CHO Choinese hamster ovary
  • CV-1 monkey kidney
  • COS monkey kidney
  • 293 human embryonic kidney
  • HeLa human cervical carcinoma
  • HepG2 human hepatocytes
  • Sf9 in
  • the oligomers, conjugates or complexes may be in powder form for constitution with a suitable vehicle, e.g., sterile, pyrogen-free water, before use.
  • a suitable vehicle e.g., sterile, pyrogen-free water
  • compositions of the present invention may, if desired, be presented in a pack or dispenser device, such as an FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approved kit, which may contain one or more unit dosage forms containing the active ingredient.
  • the pack may, for example, comprise metal or plastic foil, such as, but not limited to a blister pack or a pressurized container (for inhalation).
  • the pack or dispenser device may be accompanied by instructions for administration.
  • the pack or dispenser may also be accompanied by a notice associated with the container in a form prescribed by a governmental agency regulating the manufacture, use or sale of pharmaceuticals, which notice is reflective of approval by the agency of the form of the compositions for human or veterinary administration.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel delivery system for delivering therapeutic agents into living cells, and more particularly, to novel chemical moieties that are designed capable of targeting and/or penetrating cells or other targets of interest and further capable of binding therapeutic agents to be delivered to these cells, and to delivery systems containing same.

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A SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC AGENTS INTO LIVING CELLS
AND CELLS NUCLEI
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to a novel delivery system for delivering therapeutic agents into living cells, and more particularly, to novel phosphate based chemical moieties that are designed capable of targeting and/or penetrating cells or other targets of interest and further capable of binding therapeutic agents to be delivered to these cells, and to delivery systems containing same.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] One of the most challenging targets is to deliver genetic materials to cells safely. The identification of defective genes responsible for disease states, either through defective control of gene expression, which leads to overproduction or underproduction of key proteins, or the production of defective proteins, offers new possibilities for the treatment of disease. By controlling the defect at the genetic level, a range of diseases could potentially be treated effectively rather than by merely treating the symptoms of these diseases.
[003] The use of genetic material to deliver genes for therapeutic purposes has been practiced for many years.
[004] Generation of therapeutic gene products (such as polypeptides, proteins, mRNA and RNAi) by expression of therapeutic gene product-encoding DNA in transformed cells has attracted wide attention as a method to treat various mammalian diseases and enhance production of specific proteins or other cellular products. This promising technology, often referred to as gene therapy (Crystal et at , Science 1995, 270, 404), is generally accomplished by introducing exogenous genetic material into a mammalian patient's cells. Transformed cells can be accomplished by either direct transformation of target cells within the mammalian subject (in vivo gene therapy) or transformation of cells in vitro and subsequent implantation of the transformed cells into the mammalian subject (ex vivo gene therapy) (for reviews, see Chang et al. 1994 Gastroenterol. 106:1076-84;). The introduced genetic material can be designed to replace an abnormal (defective) gene of the mammalian patient ("gene replacement therapy"), or can be designed for expression of the encoded protein or other therapeutic product without replacement of any defective gene ("gene augmentation"). Because many congenital and acquired medical disorders result from inadequate production of various gene products, gene therapy provides means to treat these diseases through either transient or stable expression of exogenous nucleic acid encoding the therapeutic product. Although the initial motivation for gene therapy was the treatment of genetic disorders, it is becoming increasingly apparent that gene therapy will be useful for the treatment of a broader range of acquired diseases such as cancer, infectious disorders (such as AIDS), heart disease, arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
[005] DNA is inherently an unstable material in an active biological environment where many specific enzymes capable of degrading and metabolizing DNA are found (Ledoux et al. , Prog. Nucl. Acid. Res., 1965, 4, 231). In addition, natural protection against alien DNA exists in the body. Thus, the gene therapy, antisense oligonucleotide therapy and gene vaccination approaches described above require that the DNA and DNA analogues would survive in such a hostile biological environment and in addition, that the DNA and DNA analogs would penetrate biological barriers, be taken up into cells and be delivered to the correct subcellular compartment to exert their therapeutic effects. While some DNA is taken up naturally into cells, the amount taken up is typically small and inconsistent, and expression of added DNA is therefore poor and unpredictable.
[006] A number of strategies have been proposed to achieve delivery of DNA into living cells. These include the use of liposomes (Fraley et al. , Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 1979, 76, 3348), cationic lipids (Feigner et al , Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci USA, 1987, 84, 7413), and the use of cationic polymers, or polycations, such as polylysine and polyornithine as DNA delivery agents (Farber et al, Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 1975, 390, 298 and Wagner et al. , Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 1990, 87, 3410).
[007] Therapeutic approaches that involve intervention at the gene level are widely recognized as promising technologies, these methods are limited by the absence of an efficient and reliable method of delivering DNA and RNA.
[008] There is thus a widely recognized need for, and it would be highly advantageous to have, a novel delivery system for delivering therapeutic agents such as DNA and RNA molecules into living cells, which would overcome the present limitations associated with gene therapy.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[009] The present invention is directed to a phosphate based oligomeric compound, comprising a repeating unit represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000004_0001
(A)
and a linker, which links between phosphate groups of said olig
compound, said linker is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000004_0002
(B)
wherein
Y is a delivery group; wherein said delivery group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof;
w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10; and p is an integer between 0 and 10.
10] In another embodiment, the phosphate based oligomeric compound further comprises at least one additional linker unit, which links between phosphate groups of said oligomeric compound, wherein each of said additional linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether chain of 2-50 carbon atoms or any combination thereof. [0011] In another embodiment, the phosphate based oligomeric compound of this invention is
Figure imgf000005_0001
111(e)
wherein
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH- CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said third linking group is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms;
Y is a delivery group; wherein said delivery group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof;
each of r and r' is independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; and q is an integer between 0 and 10.
[0012] In another embodiment, r and r' are 2 and 3 respectively
[0013] In another embodiment, the phosphate based oligomeric compound of this invention is represented by the structure of formula III:
Figure imgf000006_0001
III
wherein Zi and Z2 are as defined herein above.
14] In another embodiment, the phosphate based oligomeric compound of this invention is
Figure imgf000006_0002
111(f)
wherein
each of r and r' is independently an integer number of between 2 and 20; and Zi, Z2, E and Y are as defined herein above.
[0015] In another embodiment, r and r' are both 8.
[0016] In another embodiment, the phosphate based oligomeric compound of this invention is re resented by the structure of formula 111(a):
Figure imgf000007_0001
111(a)
wherein Zi and Z2 are as defined herein above.
[0017] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a conjugate of the phosphate based oligomeric compound as described herein above and at least one biologically active substance.
[0018] In another embodiment, the conjugate according to this invention is represented by the structure of formula IV(d):
Figure imgf000008_0001
IV(d)
wherein
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and wherein said biologically active substance is a therapeutically active agent, a labeling moiety, or combination thereof;
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, a phosphate, phosphoramidite, C-amide, N- amide, thiol or COOH; and
Zi, Z2, E, Y, q, r and r' are as defined herein above;
wherein if Ti or T2 is absent then Zi' or Z2' connected to it is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
19] In another embodiment, the conjugate according to this invention is represented by the structure of formula V:
Figure imgf000009_0001
Figure imgf000009_0002
IV(m)
wherein Ti, T2, Zi', Z2', E, Y, r and r' are as defined herein above;
21] In another embodiment, the conjugate according to this invention is represented by the structure of formula V(b):
Figure imgf000010_0001
[0022] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a coplex of the conjugate according to this invention and an oligonucleotide, wherein the oligonucleotide is electrostatically bound to said conjugate. In another embodiment, said oligonucleotide is DNA, RNA or combination thereof.
[0023] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a method of delivering a DNA, RNA or combination thereof to a cell, said method comprises contacting a complex as described herein above with said cell, thereby delivering said DNA, RNA or combination thereof to said cell. In another embodiment said cell is cancerous.
[0024] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer, comprising administering a complex according to this invention to a subject, thereby treating cancer.
[0025] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a method of delivering a biologically active moiety to a cell, said method comprises contacting a conjugate as described herein above with said cell, thereby delivering said biologically active moiety to said cell. [0026] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer, comprising administering a conjugate according to this invention to a subject, thereby treating cancer.
[0027] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a method of diagnosing a condition, comprising contacting a conjugate according to this invention with a cell, thereby delivering the labeling moiety of said conjugate to said cell and diagnosing said condition.
[0028] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the conjugate according to this invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
[0029] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the complex according to this invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
[0030] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a compound represented by the following structure:
Figure imgf000011_0001
Compound 25
[0031] According to still an additional aspect of the present invention there is provided use of the conjugate described herein for the preparation of a medicament for treating cancer.
[0032] Also contemplated are monomers used for forming the phosphate based building blocks of the oligomers, conjugates and complexes.
[0033] The present invention successfully addresses the shortcomings of the presently known configurations by providing novel chemical moieties, which are characterized by capability to penetrate cells and/or nuclei membranes, and/or as targeting moieties, and conjugates of such chemical moieties and biologically active agents, which can be beneficially used for efficient delivery of such agents into bodily targets such as living cells and/or cells nuclei. [0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, suitable methods and materials are described below. In case of conflict, the patent specification, including definitions, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0035] The subject matter regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The invention, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with objects, features, and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read with the accompanying drawings in which:
[0036] Figures 1A-1D depicts in vitro testing of delivery of Compound 38 into human glioblastoma cells and testing the cytotoxicity by exponentially growing cells; 5 uL of Compound 38 (Figure 1A), 10 uL of Compound 38 (Figure IB) and 15 uL of Compound 38 (Figure 1C). Figure ID depicts untreated cells.
[0037] Figure 2 depicts a synthetic scheme for the preparation of Compound 23.
[0038] Figure 3 depicts the growing cells which were treated with Compound 38 and comparison of viability of the cells in 24h and 48h.
[0039] Figure 4 depicts Individual data of Cyclin Dl knockdown in Tumors of PANC-1- implaned mice xenografts (in the tumor) using a complex of Compound 24 and Cyclin Dl siRNA - analyzed by QPCR and normalized to HTRP1 and GAPDH. Individual data - each mouse is a dot; P< 0.01 ; Differences between treatment groups were evaluated by one-way ANOVA with significance determined by Bonferroni adjusted t-tests. Data suggest knockdown of more than 50% upon single i.v. injection which is specific to the tumor.
[0040] Figure 5 depicts Cyclin Dl knockdown in Liver of PANC-l-implaned mice xenografts using a complex of compound 24 and Cyclin Dl siRNA - analyzed by QPCR and normalized to HTRP1 and GAPDH - Individual data - each mouse is a dot; P< 0.01; Differences between treatment groups were evaluated by one-way ANOVA with significance determined by Bonferroni adjusted t-tests. Data suggest non-specific knockdown / infiltrating tumor cells to the liver with 25 % knockdown. [0041] Figure 6 depicts Cyclin Dl knockdown in Lungs of PANC-l-implaned mice xenografts using a complex of compound 24 and Cyclin Dl siRNA - analyzed by QPCR and normalized to HTRPl and GAPDH. No statistical differences were found. Same experiment was repeated with smaller groups (n = 3 / group). This time with increase of the polymer size (from 5.350 to 7. KDa). No significant differences were observed.
[0042] Figure 7 depicts liver toxicity of a complex of compound 24 and Cyclin Dl siRNA: as measured by Triglycerides levels upon a single i.v. injection- 4 mice / group. No significant differences were found.
[0043] Figure 8 depicts liver toxicity of a complex of compound 24 and Cyclin Dl siRNA: as measured by Liver enzyme release - ALT - 4 mice / group, slight elevation is observed in the first 24 h which decrease to normal level within 72 h post single i.v. injection.
[0044] Figure 9 depicts liver toxicity of a complex of compound 24 and Cyclin Dl siRNA: as measured by liver enzyme release - AST - 4 mice per group. Slight elevation is observed in the first 24 h which decrease to normal levels within 72 h post single i.v. injection.
[0045] Figure 10 depicts cytokin TNF a expression using a complex of compound 24 and
Cyclin Dl siRNA. Three different time points were taken for measurements of TNF-a levels, 4, 10 and 24 h in three different siRNAs doses 10,100 and lOOOnM. No statistical differences are observed between the different doses and time points tested of TNF a induction. + control (LPS) > 6000 pg/mL, dark horizontal line - above this line consider toxic.
[0046] Figure 11 depicts cytokin IL-6 expression using a complex of compound 24 and
Cyclin Dl siRNA. Three different time points were taken for measurements of IL-6 levels, 4, 10 and 24 h in three different siRNAs doses 10,100 and lOOOnM. No statistical differences are observed between the different doses and time points tested of IL-6 induction. + control (LPS) > 6000 pg/mL, dark horizontal line - above this line consider toxic.
[0047] Figure 12 depicts tumor histology - no changes in morphology of the tumor due to
Compound 24-siRNA complex. No pathological sign of toxicity upon injection of Compound 24—siRNA complex into C57BL/6 mice (representative image). H & staining was preformed.
[0048] Figure 13 depicts a structural analysis of compound 120 (compound of formula
V(b)). Compound 120 (~ 9,000 Mw) was diluted in PBS (1 :50, v/v) to a final concentration of 0.5 mg/ml and dried on copper grid. Negative staining was carried using 2% uranyl acetate. The preparations were examined in a Jeol TEM JEM 1200EX (jeol, Tokyo , Japan). Fig. 13a shows non-homogeneous clusters of nanoparticles with mean diameter of Ι μπι . Fig. 13b shows a close up view revealing bulk area within the particles that forms nano-structures. [0049] Figure 14 depicts structural analysis of Compound 120 (compound of formula V(b)) complexed to siRNA. Compound 120 (~ 9,000 Mw) was incubated with small siRNA against Rac-1 (House keeping gene) in PBS at 50μΕ volume at 1 :1 mole ratio to a final concentration of 50μg/ml for 20min at RT and dried on copper grid. Negative staining was carried using 2% uranyl acetate. The preparations were examined in a Jeol TEM JEM 1200EX (jeol, Tokyo , Japan). Fig. 14a. shows small nanoparticles with mean diameter of about < 200 nm. Fig. 14b shows a bigger field with heterogeneous particles populations of up to 1 μπι. Fig. 14c shows a close up on one particle showing the condensed material in a compact form.
[0050] Figure 15 depicts knockdown in vitro of house keeping gene (Rac-1) using Compound 120 (compound of formula V(b)). A549 - Human lung adenocarcinoma were seeded into 6 well cell culture plates cultured in Dulbecco's modified eagle's medium (DMEM) (Beit-Ha'emek Biological Industries, Israel) supplemented with 10% heat-inactivated fetal calf serum (FCS) (Beit-Ha'emek Biological Industries, Israel), 2% L-Glutamine (Beit-Ha'emek Biological Industries, Israel) and 100μg/ml Penicillin-Streptomycin-Nystatin antibiotics (Beit- Ha' emek Biological Industries, Israel) (complete medium) in a humidified incubator with 5% CO2 at 37°C. siRNA - Rac-1 (house keeping gene for delivery validation) at lOOnM was condensed with Compound 120 (lOOnM) for 20 min at prior to drop wise addition into the well (6 well-plate, corning) were used. Positive control (PCTRL): Oligofectamine. Negative control (NCTRL): cells treated with the siRNA without a delivery vehicle. According to the figure knockdown efficiency with a potent Gene silencing of more than 90% is demonstrated at 1 :1 mole ratio (siRNA:Compound 120).
[0051] Figure 16 depicts in vivo general toxicity assessed by changes in bodyweight.
Tumor model establishment: Implanted cells PANC-1 - Human pancreatic adenocarcinoma implanted in above the femoral joint at 2xl06 cells in nude mice (Nu/Nu). Cyclin Dl-Cy5 labeled siRNA at 2.5, 5, 7.5 and lOmg/Kg siRNA corresponding to 2.5, 5, 7.5 and lOmg/Kg Compound 120 was used for i.v. administration. Condensation of siRNA and Compound 120 was preformed and the complexes were intravenous injected in saline supplemented with 5% glucose at day 0, 3 and 6. Bodyweight was monitored every 2 days. According to the figure, changes in Bodyweight after 3 i.v. administrations show toxic effects at lOmg/Kg and 7.5mg/Kg with no changes in the bodyweight at 2.5 and 5mg/Kg which were determined as the safe dose.
[0052] Figure 17 depicts biodistribution study of Compound 120-siRNA complex in human xenograft PANC-1 model. Cy5-siRNA liver distribution. Dose: 5mg/Kg siRNA / Compound 120 1:1 molar ratio, n = 20 mice / group (overall 60 mice) that were scarified in different time points to follow up the Cy5-siRNA. The different time points: 1, 6 and 24 h post administration - single i.v.injection dose. All observed Cy5-siRNA is seen within blood vessels and sinusoids -, no fluorescence seen in adjacent cells. Note observable differences in fluorescence levels between naive and tumor-bearing mice.
[0053] Figure 18 depicts the Cy5-siRNA liver distribution close up. All observed Cy5- siRNA is seen within blood vessels and sinusoids (arrows), no fluorescence seen in adjacent cells. Pictures were taken at 6 hours post Cy5-siRNA administration. Figure on top represents H&E stained section of liver showing morphologically relevant areas. Figures below show cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue) and fluorescent siRNA (red - see arrows).
[0054] Figure 19 depicts biodistribution study of Compound 120 siRNA complex in human xenograft PANC-1 model. Cy5-siRNA Spleen distribution. All observed Cy5-siRNA is seen within blood vessels in red matter (high concentration of blood vessels/capillaries), no fluorescence seen in cells or in white matter. Note observable differences in fluorescence levels between naive and tumor-bearing mice.
[0055] Figure 20 depicts the Cy5- siRNA Spleen distribution in Close up. All observed
Cy5-siRNA is seen within blood vessels in Red Pulp (see arrows), no fluorescence seen in adjacent cells. Pictures were taken at 6 hours post Cy5-siRNA administration. Figure on top represents H&E stained section of spleen showing morphologically relevant areas. Figures below show cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue) and fluorescent siRNA (red - see arrows).
[0056] Figure 21 depicts biodistribution study of Compound 120 siRNA complex in human xenograft PANC-1 model. Cy5-siRNA Kidneys distribution. No fluorescence observed.
[0057] Figure 22 depicts the Cy5-siRNA Kidneys distribution in close up. No Cy5-siRNA fluorescence is seen. Pictures were taken at 6 hours post Cy5-siRNA administration. Figure on left represents H&E stained section of kidney showing morphologically relevant areas.
Figure on right show cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue).
[0058] Figure 23 depicts biodistribution study of Compound 120 siRNA complex in human xenograft PANC-1 model. Cy5-siRNA Lungs distribution. All observed Cy5-siRNA is seen within blood vessels (see arrow), no fluorescence seen in adjacent cells. Note observable differences in fluorescence levels between naive and tumor-bearing mice.
[0059] Figure 24 depicts Cy5-siRNA Lungs distribution in close up. All observed Cy5- siRNA is seen within blood vessels (circles), no fluorescence seen in adjacent cells. Pictures were taken at 6 hours post Cy5-siRNA administration Figure on top represents H&E stained section of lung showing morphologically relevant areas. Figures below show cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue) and fluorescent siRNA (red-highlighted in circles).
[0060] Figure 25 depicts biodistribution study of Compound 120 siRNA complex in human xenograft PANC-1 model. Cy5-siRNA Tumor distribution. Cy5-siRNA is found in blood vessels and cells of the tumor (circles), peak delivery after 1 hour.
[0061] Figure 26 depicts Cy5-siRNA Tumor distribution in close up. Fluorescence of Cy5- siRNA was observed both within tumor vasculature as well as in adjacent melanocytes 6 hours post administration (circle). Note that peak was observed at 1 hour. Figure shows cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue) and fluorescent siRNA (red).
[0062] It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements for clarity. Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0063] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the present invention.
[0064] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details set forth in the following description or exemplified by the Examples. The invention is capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[0065] The present invention is of a novel class of phosphate based oligomeric compounds designed for forming conjugates and complexes with biologically active substances and delivering these substances to the desired target. The present invention is thus further of conjugates/complexers of biological moieties and such oligomeric compounds, of pharmaceutical compositions containing the conjugates/complexes, and of uses of these conjugates/complexes for delivering the biologically active substances to a desired target, and thus for treating a myriad of medical conditions. The present invention further provides processes of preparing the conjugates/complexes and the oligomeric compounds and of novel intermediates designed for and used in these processes.
[0066] In one embodiment, the delivery system of this invention comprises a biocompatible phosphate based oligomeric compounds, which are designed so as to incorporate delivering groups such as cell-penetrative groups, recognition groups and/or other groups which may direct the conjugated moiety to the desired target, be it an organ, a tissue, a cell, a cellular compartment and the like, as is detailed herein. The oligomeric compound is further designed to include reactive groups, optionally and preferably protected reactive group, which are selected suitable to attach a desired biologically active moiety, and thus form the delivery system. The delivery system provided herein may therefore be efficiently used for therapy and/or diagnosis applications and particularly for cell therapy.
[0067] In one embodiment, this invention is directed to phosphate based oligomeric compounds designed for forming conjugates with biologically active substances and complexes thereof with oligonucleotides such as RNA and/or DNA in order to deliver these substances, and/or the oligonucleotides to the desired target. In another embodiment, the oligomeric compounds comprise phosphate repeating units. In another embodiment, the oligomeric compounds further comprise delivering groups. In another embodiment, the delivering groups comprise amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the oligomeric compounds further comprise a repeating unit represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000017_0001
(A); wherein Y is a delivery group; and w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 3. In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently 0 or 1. In another embodiment each of w, w' and w" is 1.
[0068] In another embodiment, the oligomeric compounds further comprise at least one linker units, which links between phosphate moieties of the oligomeric compound. In another embodiment, the oligomeric compounds comprise only one of said linker units. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl chain of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl chain of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkyl chain is linear. In another embodiment, the linker is a hexyl chain. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkylether chain of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkylether chain of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkylether chain is linear. In another embodiment, the linker is a polyethyleneglycol (PEG). In another embodiment, the alkyl chain is branched. In another embodiment, the alkyl chain is interrupted by one or more heteroatoms. In another embodiment, the alkyl chain is interrupted by an oxygen atom. In another embodiment, the alkyl chain is interrupted by a phosphate unit. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-50 carbon atoms wherein the carbon chain of said alkyl is interrupted by at least one of: sulfide, solfone, amine, amide, mercapto, ether or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the linker is a hexyl phosphate.
[0069] In another embodiment, at least one of the linker units is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000019_0001
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
[0070] In one embodiment, this invention is directed to phosphate based oligomeric compounds, which further comprise delivering groups, at least one linker unit which links between phosphate groups of the oligomeric compound, and reactive groups capable of binding a biologically active moiety, wherein the delivering group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof; each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate chains of 2-50 carbon atoms substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether chains of 2- 50 carbon atoms, or any combination thereof; and the reactive groups are hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphor amidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH- CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH. In another embodiment, the alkyl, alkylether and/or alkyl phosphate chain has 2-8 carbon atoms.
[0071] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to phosphate based oligomeric compounds, which comprise a repeating unit represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000020_0001
(A);
at least one linker unit which links between phosphate moieties of the oligomeric compound, and reactive groups capable of binding a biologically active moiety, wherein
Y is a delivery group; wherein said delivery group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof; and
w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10; and
wherein each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, alkyl phosphate chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, alkylether chains of 2-50 carbon atoms or any combination thereof; and
wherein the reactive groups are hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
72] In another embodiment, one of the linker units is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is further interrupted by at least one of: sulfide, solfone, amine, amide, mercapto, ether or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000021_0001
(B)
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 3. In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently 0 or 1. In another embodiment each of w, w' and w" is 1. In another embodiment, the alkyl, alkylether and/or alkyl phosphate chain has 2-8 carbon atoms.
[0073] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to phosphate based oligomeric compounds, comprising:
(a) between 2 and 50 repeating units represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000021_0002
(A);
[0074] (b) a linker unit represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000022_0001
(c) between 1 and 50 additional linker units, which link between phosphate moieties, each selected from substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, or any combination thereof; and
(d) 1 or 2 reactive groups capable of binding a biologically active moiety, selected from hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH- CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
wherein
Y is a delivery group; wherein said delivery group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof;
w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10; and
p is an integer between 0 and 10.
In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 3. In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently 0 or 1. In another embodiment each of w, w' and w" is 1. In another embodiment, the alkyl, alkylether and/or alkyl phosphate chain has 2-8 carbon atoms.
In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is further interrupted by at least one of: sulfide, solfone, amine, amide, mercapto, ether or any combination thereof.
75] In one embodiment, this invention is directed to phosphate based oligomeric compound conjugated to a biologically active substance(s) ("conjugate"). In another embodiment, the conjugate of this invention is delivered to a desired target. In another embodiment, the conjugate is complexed to an oligonucleotide, such as RNA and/or DNA. In another embodiment, the complex is delivered to a desired target. In another embodiment, the conjugate comprises phosphate based repeating units. In another embodiment, the conjugate further comprises delivering groups. In another embodiment, the delivering groups comprise amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the delivering groups comprise guanidine moieties. In another embodiment, the phosphate based repeating units are represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000023_0001
(A);
wherein
Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof; and
w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10.
In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 3. In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently 0 or 1. In another embodiment each of w, w' and w" is 1. In another embodiment, Y is a guanidine group.76] In another embodiment, the conjugate of this invention further comprises at least one linker unit, which links between phosphate moieties of the conjugate. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl chain of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl chain of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkyl chain is linear. In another embodiment, the linker is a hexyl chain. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkylether chain of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkylether chain of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkylether chain is linear. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a polyethyleneglycol (PEG). In another embodiment, the alkyl chain is branched. In another embodiment, the alkyl chain is interrupted by one or more heteroatoms. In another embodiment, the alkyl chain is interrupted by an oxygen atom. In another embodiment, the alkyl chain is interrupted by a phosphate unit. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is further interrupted by at least one of: sulfide, solfone, amine, amide, mercapto, ether or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, each of the linker units is independently a hexyl phosphate.
[0077] In another embodiment, at least one of the linker units is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000024_0001
p is an integer between 0 and 10.
In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
[0078] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a phosphate based oligomeric compound, comprising a repeating unit represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000025_0001
(A)
and a linker, which links between phosphate groups of said olig
compound, said linker is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000025_0002
(B)
wherein
Y is a delivery group; wherein said delivery group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof;
w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10; and p is an integer between 0 and 10.
In another embodiment, said linker links between phosphate groups of said repeating units of formula (A).
79] In another embodiment, the phosphate based oligomeric compound further comprises at least one additional linker unit, which links between phosphate groups of said oligomeric compound, wherein each of said additional linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether chain of 2-50 carbon atoms or any combination thereof.
[0080] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a phosphate based oligomeric compound, comprising a repeating unit represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000026_0001
(A)
and a linker, which links between phosphate groups of said repeating units of formula (A) , said linker is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000026_0002
(B)
wherein
Y is a delivery group; wherein said delivery group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof;
w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10; and p is an integer between 0 and 10.
[0081] In another embodiment, the phosphate based oligomeric compound further comprises at least one additional linker unit, which links between phosphate groups of said oligomeric compound, wherein each of said additional linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether chain of 2-50 carbon atoms or any combination thereof.82] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to a phosphate based oligomeric compound, comprising a repeating unit represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000027_0001
(A)
and a linker, which links between phosphate groups of said repeating units of formula (A) , said linker is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000027_0002
(B)
wherein
Y is a delivery group; wherein said delivery group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof;
w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10; and p is an integer between 0 and 10; and wherein said oligomeric compound comprises between 4 and 100 of said repeating units. In another embodiment, between 2 and 40 repeating units. In another embodiment, between 10-20 repeating units. In another embodiment, between 10-30 repeating units. In another embodiment, 10 repeating units.In another embodiment, 12 repeating units.In another embodiment, 14 repeating units.In another embodiment, 16 repeating units. In another embodiment, 18 repeating units. In another embodiment, 20 repeating units. In another embodiment, 22 repeating units. In another embodiment, 24 repeating units.
[0083] In another embodiment, the phosphate based oligomeric compound further comprises at least one additional linker unit, which links between phosphate groups of said oligomeric compound, wherein each of said additional linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether chain of 2-50 carbon atoms or any combination thereof.
[0084] In another embodiment, the conjugate is represented by the structure of Compound 33:
Figure imgf000028_0001
Compound 33
wherein each n is independently an integer between 1 and 50.
[0085] In another embodiment, the conjugate is represented by the structure of Compound 50:
Figure imgf000029_0001
Compound 50
wherein each n is independently an integer between 1 and 50. In another embodiement, n is between 6 and 12. In another embodiement, n is between 6 and 10. In another embodiement, n is 6. In another embodiement, n is 7. In another embodiement, n is 8. In another embodiement, n is 9. In another embodiement, n is 10. In another embodiement, n is 11. In another embodiement, n is 12.
86] In another embodiment, the conjugate is represented by the structure of Compound 24:
Figure imgf000030_0001
87] In another embodiment, the conjugate is represented by the structure of Compound 120:
Figure imgf000031_0001
88] In one embodiment, this invention is directed to phosphate based oligomeric compound conjugated to a biologically active substance(s) ("conjugate"). In another embodiment, the conjugate of this invention is delivered to a desired target. In another embodiment, the conjugate of this invention comprises delivering groups, linkers and between 1 and 2 biologically active moieties, wherein the delivering groups comprise amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof; each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, alkyl phosphate chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, or any combination thereof, and the biologically active moiety is a therapeutically active agent, a labeling moiety, or combination thereof. In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is a dye. In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is a fluorescent moiety. In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is Fluorescein. In another embodiment, the conjugate is complexed to an oligonucleotide such as RNA and/or DNA. In another embodiment, the complex of this invention is delivered to a desired target. In another embodiment, the alkyl, alkylether and/or alkyl phosphate chain has 2-8 carbon atoms.
89] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to phosphate based oligomeric compound conjugated to a biologically active moiety(ies) ("conjugate") which comprise a repeating unit represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000032_0001
(A);
comprising at least on linker unit, which links between phosphate moieties of said conjugate; and further comprising between 1 and 2 biologically active moieties, wherein Y is a delivery group. In another embodiment, Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof; and w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10; and wherein each of the linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, or any combination thereof; and wherein the biologically active moiety is a therapeutically active agent, a labeling moiety, or combination thereof. In another embodiment, the conjugate is complexed to an oligonucleotide such as RNA and/or DNA. In another embodiment, the conjugate of this invention is delivered to a desired target. In another embodiment, the complex of this invention is delivered to a desired target. In another embodiment, the delivering groups comprise guanidine moieties. In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is a dye. In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is a fluorescent moiety. In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is Fluorescein. In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 3. In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently 0 or 1. In another embodiment each of w, w' and w" is 1. In another embodiment, the alkyl, alkylether and/or alkyl phosphate chain has 2-8 carbon atoms.
[0090] In another embodiment, one of the linker units is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is further interrupted by at least one of: sulfide, solfone, amine, amide, mercapto, ether or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000033_0001
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 3. In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently 0 or 1. In another embodiment each of w, w' and w" is 1. In another embodiment, the alkyl, alkylether and/or alkyl phosphate chain has 2-8 carbon atoms.
[0091] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to phosphate based oligomeric compound conjugated to a biologically active moiety(ies) ("conjugate") comprising:
(a) between 2 and 50 repeating units represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000034_0001
(A);
(b) a linker unit represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000034_0002
(B)
(c) between 1 and 50 additional linker units, which link between phosphate moieties, each selected from substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl phosphate chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether chains of 2-50 carbon atoms, or any combination thereof; and
(d) 1 or 2 biologically active moieties selected from: a therapeutically active agent, a labeling moiety, or combination thereof;
wherein
Y is a delivery group selected from an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole and any combination thereof;
w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10; and
p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 3. In another embodiment, w, w' and w" are each independently 0 or 1. In another embodiment each of w, w' and w" is 1. In another embodiment, the alkyl, alkylether and/or alkyl phosphate chain has 2-8 carbon atoms.
In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
[0092] In another embodiment, the conjugate is complexed to an oligonucleotide such as RNA and/or DNA moiety, which is delivered to a desired target. In another embodiment, the RNA is siRNA.
[0093] In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is a dye. In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is a fluorescent moiety. In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is Fluorescein.
[0094] In one embodiment, this invention is directed to phosphate based oligomeric compound conjugated to a biologically active moiety(ies) ("conjugate"), represented by the structure of Com ound 33 :
Figure imgf000035_0001
Compound 33
wherein each n is independently an integer between 1 and 50.
[0095] In another embodiment, this invention is directed to phosphate based oligomeric compound conjugated to a biologically active moiety(ies) ("conjugate"), represented by the structure of Compound 50:
Figure imgf000036_0001
Compound 50
wherein each n is independently an integer between 1 and 50. In another embodiement, n is between 6 and 12. In another embodiement, n is between 6 and 10. In another embodiement, n is 6. In another embodiement, n is 7. In another embodiement, n is 8. In another embodiement, n is 9. In another embodiement, n is 10. In another embodiement, n is 11. In another embodiement, n is 12.
96] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an oligomeric
Figure imgf000036_0002
Formula I
wherein:
n is an integer of between 0 to 100; in another embodiment between 2 to 20; in another embodiment, between 2 to 10; in another embodiment between 2-50; in another embodiment between 2-100;
m is an integer of between 1 to 6; each of Xi-Xn is independently a cyclic or an acyclic group;
each of Li-Ln is independently a first linking group or absent;
each of Ai-An is independently a second linking group or absent;
each of Yi-Yn is independently a delivering group or absent, provided that at least one of Yi-Yn is the delivering group;
each of F is independently nothing, N, O, S phosphate, amide, amine, or a -C(0)0- group; and
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.97] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an oligomeric com ound represented by the structure of Formula 1(a):
Figure imgf000037_0001
Formula 1(a)
wherein:
n is an integer of between 0 to 100; in another embodiment n is an integer of between
2 to 20, in another embodiment n is an integer of between 2 to 50, in another embodiment is an integer of between 2 to 10 in another embodiment n is 2; each ki-kn is independently an integer between 1 to 100; in another embodiment each ki-kn is independently an integer between 1 to 50; in another embodiment each ki-kn is independently an integer between 1 to 10; in another embodiment each ki-kn is 1 ; in another embodiment each ki-kn is 8.
each ti-tn is independently an integer between 0 to 100; in another embodiment each ti-tn is independently an integer between 0 to 10; in another embodiment each ti-tn is independently an integer between 0 to 50; in another embodiment each ti-tn is 1 ;
each of Xi-Xn is independently a cyclic or an acyclic group; each of Li-Ln is independently a first linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
each of Ai-An is independently a second linking group;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
each of Yi-Yn is independently a delivering group or absent, provided that at least one of Yi-Yn is the delivering group;
each of Fi-Fn and Fi'-Fn' is independently nothing, N, O, S phosphate, amide, amine, or a -C(0)0- group; in another embodiment, each of Fi-Fn and Fi'-Fn' is independently phosphate or nothing; and
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or is a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or
COOH;
wherein if Ln is independently absent, then its corresponding F'n is nothing.
98] In another embodiment, one of the Ln units is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is further interrupted by at least one of: sulfide, solfone, amine, amide, mercapto, ether or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000038_0001
(B) wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
99] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an oligomeric com ound represented by the structure of Formula 1(b):
Figure imgf000039_0001
Formula 1(b)
wherein: each ki and k2 is independently an integer between 1 to 100; in another embodiment each ki and k2 is independently an integer between 1 to 50; in another embodiment each ki and k2 is independently an integer between 1 to 10; in another embodiment each ki and k2 is independently an integer between 6 to 12; in another embodiment each ki and k2 is independently an integer between 6 to 10; in another ki and k2 are both 8;
each ti and t2 is independently an integer between 0 to 100; in another embodiment each ti and t2 is independently an integer between 0 to 10; in another embodiment each ti and t2 is independently an integer between 0 to 50; in another embodiment each ti and t2 is 1 ; in another embodiment each ti and t2 is o;
each Xi and X2 is independently a cyclic or an acyclic group;
each of Li and L2 is independently a first linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
each of Ai and A2 is independently a second linking group;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms; each of Yi and Y2 is independently a delivering group or absent, provided that at least one of Yi and Y2 is the delivering group;
each of Fi and F2 and Fi' nad F2' is independently nothing, N, O, S phosphate, amide, amine, or a -C(0)0- group; in another embodiment, each of Fi and F2 and Fi' nad F2' is independently a phosphate or nothing; and
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or is a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
[00100] In another embodiment, one of Li or L2 is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is further interrupted by at least one of: sulfide, solfone, amine, amide, mercapto, ether or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000040_0001
(B)
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
[00101] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an oligomeric com ound represented by the structure of Formula 1(c):
Figure imgf000040_0002
Formula 1(c)
wherein:
n is an integer of between 0 to 100; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between .2 to 50; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 20; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 10;
each of Xi-Xn is independently a cyclic or an acyclic group;
each of Li-Ln is independently a first linking group or absent;
each of Ai-An is independently a second linking group;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
each of Yi-Yn is independently a delivering group or absent, provided that at least one of Yi-Yn is the delivering group;
each of Fi-Fn and Fi'-Fn' is independently nothing, N, O, S phosphate, amide, amine, or a -C(0)0- group; and
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or is a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
wherein if Ln is independently absent, then its corresponding F'n is nothing.
02] In another embodiment, one of Ln units is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is further interrupted by at least one of: sulfide, solfone, amine, amide, mercapto, ether or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000042_0001
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
03] According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a conjugate comprising at least one delivery moiety (Yl -Yn) and at least one biologically active moiety -T4) being linked thereto, represented by the structure of Formula II:
Figure imgf000042_0002
Formula II
wherein:
n is an integer of between 0 to 100; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 50; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 20; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 10;
m is an integer of between 1 to 3 ;
each of Xi-Xn is independently a cyclic or an acyclic group;
each of Li-Ln is independently a first linking group;
each of Ai-An is independently a second linking group;
each of Yi-Yn is independently a delivering group or absent, provided that at least one of Yi-Yn is the delivering group; wherein said delivering group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole and polyimidazole.
each of F is independently nothing, N, O, S phosphate, amide, amine, or a -C(0)0- group;
each of Ti , T2, T3 and T4 is independently a biologically active moiety, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 being a biologically active moiety and T3 and T4 are optionally; wherein said biologically active moiety is a therapeutically active agent, a labeling moiety, or any combination thereof; whrerein said therapeutically active agent is an oligonucleotide, a nucleic acid construct, an antisense, a plasmid, a polynucleotide, an amino acid, a peptide, a polypeptide, a hormone, a steroid, an antigen, a radioisotope, a chemotherapeutic agent, a toxin, an anti-inflammatory agent, a growth factor and any combination thereof; and
wherein said labeling moiety is a fluorescent moiety, a radiolabeled moiety, a phosphorescent moiety, a heavy metal cluster moiety or any combination thereof; [COMi] and [COM2] are
Figure imgf000043_0001
wherein F, L, X, A, Y, m and n are as described above; and COMi and COM2 are optional; each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
04] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate comprising at least three delivery groups and at least one biologically active moiety being linked thereto, represented by the structure of Formula 11(a):
Figure imgf000043_0002
Formula 11(a) wherein:
n is an integer of between 0 to 100; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 50; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 20; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 10; each of Xi-Xn is independently a cyclic or an acyclic group;
each of Li-Ln is independently a first linking group or absent;
each of Ai-An is independently a second linking group;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
each of Yi-Yn is independently a delivering group or absent, provided that there are at least three of Yi-Yn delivering group;
each of Fi-Fn and Fi'-Fn' is independently nothing, N, O, S phosphate, amide, amine, or a -C(0)0- group;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z¾ respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, a phosphate, phosphoramidite, C-amide, N- amide, thiol, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 or COOH;
wherein if Ln is independently absent, then its corresponding F'n is nothing.
[00105] It is understood that in the case Ti or T2 is absent, Zi' or Z2' respectively is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
[00106] In another embodiment, one of Ln units is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is further interrupted by at least one of: sulfide, solfone, amine, amide, mercapto, ether or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000044_0001
(B)
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
07] In one embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate comprising at least one delivery moiety and at least one biologically active moiety being linked thereto, represented by the structure of Formula 11(b):
Figure imgf000045_0001
Formula 11(b) wherein Xi-Xn, Ai-An ,Yi-Yn, Fi-Fn, Fi'-Fn' and Li-Ln, and n are as described hereinabove for Formulas 1, 1(a), 1(b), II and 11(a);
each of Ti , T2, T3 and T4 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present and T3 and T4 are optional;
[COMi] and [COM2] are absent or an oligomer represented by the following -
Figure imgf000045_0002
wherein m is between 1 to 3;
each of Fq and Fq' is independently nothing, N, O, S phosphate, amide, amine, or a -C(0)0- group;
each of Lq is independently a first linking group;
each of Xq is independently a cyclic or an acyclic group;
each of Aq is independently a second linking group;
each of Yq is independently a delivering group or absent;
q is an integer of between 2 to 10;
each of Z , Z2', Zi" and Z2" is independently absent or a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, C-amide, N- amide, thiol, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 or COOH. 08] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate comprising at least three delivery moieties and at least one biologically active moiety being linked thereto, represented by the structure of Formula 11(c):
Figure imgf000046_0001
Formula 11(c)
wherein:
n is an integer of between 0 to 100; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 50; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 20; in another embodiment, n is an integer of between 2 to 10; in another embodiment, n is 2; each ki-kn is independently an integer between 1 to 100; in another embodiment each ki-kn is independently an integer between 1 to 50; in another embodiment each ki-kn is independently an integer between 1 to 10; in another embodiment each ki-kn is 1 ; in another embodiment each ki-kn is 8;
each ti-tn is independently an integer between 0 to 100; in another embodiment each ti-tn is independently an integer between 0 to 10; in another embodiment each ti-tn is independently an integer between 0 to 50; in another embodiment each ti-tn is 1 ;
each of Xi-Xn is independently a cyclic or an acyclic group;
each of Li-Ln is independently a first linking group or absent;
each of Ai-An is independently a second linking group;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
each of Yi-Yn is independently a delivering group or absent, provided that there are at least three of Yi-Yn delivering group;
each of Fi-Fn and Fi'-Fn' is independently nothing, N, O, S phosphate, amide, amine, or a -C(0)0- group; in another embodiment, each of Fi-Fn and Fi'-Fn' is independently phosphate or nothing; each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
wherein if Ln is independently absent, then its corresponding F'n is nothing.
[00109] In another embodiment, one of Ln units is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is further interrupted by at least one of: sulfide, solfone, amine, amide, mercapto, ether or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, said substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate chain is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000047_0001
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
[00110] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate comprising at least three delivery moieties and at least one biologically active moiety being linked thereto, re resented by the structure of Formula 11(d):
Figure imgf000047_0002
Formula 11(d)
wherein: each ki and k2 is independently an integer between 1 to 100; in another embodiment each ki and k2 is independently an integer between 1 to 50; in another embodiment each ki and k2 is independently an integer between 1 to 10; in another embodiment each ki and k2 is independently an integer between 6 to 12; in another embodiment each ki and k2 is independently an integer between 6 to 10; in another ki and k2 are both 8;
each ti and t2 is independently an integer between 0 to 100; in another embodiment each ti and t2 is independently an integer between 0 to 10; in another embodiment each ti and t2 is independently an integer between 0 to 50; in another embodiment each ti and t2 is 1 ; in another embodiment each ti and t2 is 0;
each Xi and X2 is independently a cyclic or an acyclic group;
each of Li and L2 is independently a first linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms; in another embodiment Li is a substituted branched alkylphosphate of 2-10 carbon atoms; in another embodiment Li is represented by the structure of formula (B) as described herein above; each of Ai and A2 is independently a second linking group;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
each of Yi and Y2 is independently a delivering group or absent, provided that at least one of Yi and Y2 is the delivering group;
each of Fi and F2 and Fi' nad F2' is independently nothing, N, O, S phosphate, amide, amine, or a -C(0)0- group; in another embodiment, each of Fi and F2 and Fi' nad F2' is independently a phosphate or nothing;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2j respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -
NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH. [00111] It is understood that in the case Ti or T2 is absent, Zi' or Z2' respectively is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
[00112] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III:
Figure imgf000049_0001
(III)
wherein
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
[00113] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III( a):
Figure imgf000050_0001
111(a)
wherein
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
14] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III(c):
Figure imgf000051_0001
III(c)
wherein,
Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof,
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
15] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula 111(d):
Figure imgf000052_0001
111(d)
wherein,
Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof,
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
16] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula 111(e):
Figure imgf000053_0001
111(e)
wherein
Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2- 50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively; and
q is an integer number of between 0 and 20; In another embodiment, q is between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, q is 1. In another embodiment, q is 2. In another embodiment, q is 3. In another embodiment, q is 4. In another embodiment, q is 5.
17] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula 111(f):
Figure imgf000054_0001
111(f)
wherein
Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2- 50 carbon atoms; and
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, between 6 and 12; in another embodiment, between 6 and 10; in another embodiment, 8 ; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively.
18] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III(i):
Figure imgf000054_0002
III(i)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2- 50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively; and
q is an integer number of between 0 and 20; In another embodiment, q is between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, q is 1. In another embodiment, q is 2. In another embodiment, q is 3. In another embodiment, q is 4. In another embodiment, q is 5;
and
L is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkyl or alkylphosphate is of 2-8 carbon atoms.
In another embodiment, L is alkylphosphate chain, represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000055_0001
(B)
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a -(CH2)S-, wherein s is an integer of between 1 and 10. In another embodiment, s is 4. In another embodiment, s is 5. In another embodiment, s is 6. In another embodiment, s is 7. In another embodiment, L is hexyl.
19] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the
Figure imgf000056_0001
ni(j)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2- 50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, between 6 and 12; in another embodiment, between 6 and 10; in another embodiment, 8 ; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively; and L is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms.
In another embodiment, the alkyl or alkylphosphate is of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is alkylphosphate chain, represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000057_0001
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a -(CH2)S-, wherein s is an integer of between 1 and 10. In another embodiment, s is 4. In another embodiment, s is 5. In another embodiment, s is 6. In another embodiment, s is 7. In another embodiment, L is hexyl.
20] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III(k):
Figure imgf000058_0001
III(k)
wherein
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
21] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III(l):
Figure imgf000059_0001
III(l)
wherein
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
22] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III(m):
Figure imgf000060_0001
III(m)
wherein,
Υ is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof,
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
23] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III(n):
Figure imgf000061_0001
ΙΙΙ(η)
wherein,
Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof,
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
24] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III(o)
Figure imgf000062_0001
III(o)
wherein
Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2- 50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively; and
q is an integer number of between 0 and 20; In another embodiment, q is between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, q is 1. In another embodiment, q is 2. In another embodiment, q is 3. In another embodiment, q is 4. In another embodiment, q is 5.
25] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III(p)
Figure imgf000063_0001
III(p)
wherein
Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2- 50 carbon atoms; and
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, between 6 and 12; in another embodiment, between 6 and 10; in another embodiment, 8 ; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively.
26] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the
Figure imgf000063_0002
III(q)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2- 50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively;
q is an integer number of between 0 and 20; In another embodiment, q is between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, q is 1. In another embodiment, q is 2. In another embodiment, q is 3. In another embodiment, q is 4. In another embodiment, q is 5;
and
L is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkyl or alkylphosphate is of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is alkylphosphate chain, represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000064_0001
(B)
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a -(CH2)S-, wherein s is an integer of between 1 and 10. In another embodiment, s is 4. In another embodiment, s is 5. In another embodiment, s is 6. In another embodiment, s is 7. In another embodiment, L is hexyl.
27] In another embodiment, this invention provides an oligomer represented by the structure of Formula III(r):
Figure imgf000065_0001
III(r)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH-CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2- 50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, between 6 and 12; in another embodiment, between 6 and 10; in another embodiment, 8 ; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively; and
L is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkyl or aUcylphosphate is of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is alkylphosphate chain, represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000066_0001
(B)
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5.
In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a -(CH2)S-, wherein s is an integer of between 1 and 10. In another embodiment, s is 4. In another embodiment, s is 5. In another embodiment, s is 6. In another embodiment, s is 7. In another embodiment, L is hexyl.
28] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV:
Figure imgf000067_0001
(IV)
wherein
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
29] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV( a):
Figure imgf000068_0001
IV(a)
wherein
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z¾ respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
[00130] It is understood that in the case Ti or T2 is absent, Zi' or Z2' respectively is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
[00131] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV(b):
Figure imgf000069_0001
IV(b)
wherein
Υ is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof ;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z¾ respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
32] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV(c):
Figure imgf000070_0001
IV(c)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof ;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
[00133] It is understood that in the case Ti or T2 is absent, Zi' or Z2' respectively is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
[00134] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV (d):
Figure imgf000071_0001
IV(d)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively; and
q is an integer number of between 0 and 20. In another embodiment, q is between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, q is 1. In another embodiment, q is 2. In another embodiment, q is 3. In another embodiment, q is 4. In another embodiment, q is 5.
35] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV (e):
Figure imgf000072_0001
IV(e)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively; and
q is an integer number of between 0 and 20. In another embodiment, q is between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, q is 1. In another embodiment, q is 2. In another embodiment, q is 3. In another embodiment, q is 4. In another embodiment, q is 5.
36] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV (f):
Figure imgf000073_0001
IV(f)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof ;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively;
q is an integer number of between 0 and 20. In another embodiment, q is between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, q is 1. In another embodiment, q is 2. In another embodiment, q is 3. In another embodiment, q is 4. In another embodiment, q is 5.; and
L is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkyl or alkylphosphate is of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is alkylphosphate chain, represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000074_0001
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a -(CH2)S-, wherein s is an integer of between 1 and 10. In another embodiment, s is 4. In another embodiment, s is 5. In another embodiment, s is 6. In another embodiment, s is 7. In another embodiment, L is hexyl.
37] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV (g):
Figure imgf000074_0002
IV(g)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof ;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, between 6 and 12; in another embodiment, between 6 and 10; in another embodiment, 8 ; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively; and
L is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms.
In another embodiment, the alkyl or alkylphosphate is of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is alkylphosphate chain, represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000075_0001
(B)
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a -(Ctb , wherein s is an integer of between 1 and 10. In another embodiment, s is 4. In another embodiment, s is 5. In another embodiment, s is 6. In another embodiment, s is 7. In another embodiment, L is hexyl.
38] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV(h) :
Figure imgf000076_0001
lV(h)
wherein
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
[00139] It is understood that in the case Ti or T2 is absent, Zi' or Z2' respectively is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
[00140] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV(i):
Figure imgf000077_0001
IV(i)
wherein
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z¾ respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
[00141] It is understood that in the case Ti or T2 is absent, Zi' or Z2' respectively is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
[00142] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV(j):
Figure imgf000078_0001
IV(j)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof ;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
[00143] It is understood that in the case Ti or T2 is absent, Zi' or Z2' respectively is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
[00144] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV(k) :
Figure imgf000079_0001
IV(k)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof ;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
[00145] It is understood that in the caseTi or T2 is absent, Zi' or Z2' respectively is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
[00146] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV(1)
Figure imgf000080_0001
IV(1)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively; and
q is an integer number of between 0 and 20. In another embodiment, q is between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, q is 1. In another embodiment, q is 2. In another embodiment, q is 3. In another embodiment, q is 4. In another embodiment, q is 5.
47] In another embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of Formula IV(m)
Figure imgf000081_0001
IV(m)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, between 6 and 12; in another embodiment, between 6 and 10; in another embodiment, 8 ; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively.
48] In one embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of formula IV(n)
Figure imgf000082_0001
IV(n)
wherein Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof ;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively;
q is an integer number of between 0 and 20. In another embodiment, q is between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, q is 1. In another embodiment, q is 2. In another embodiment, q is 3. In another embodiment, q is 4. In another embodiment, q is 5.; and
L is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkyl or alkylphosphate is of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is alkylphosphate chain, represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000083_0001
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a -(CH2)S-, wherein s is an integer of between 1 and 10. In another embodiment, s is 4. In another embodiment, s is 5. In another embodiment, s is 6. In another embodiment, s is 7. In another embodiment, L is hexyl.
49] In one embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of formul
Figure imgf000083_0002
IV(o)
wherein
Y is a delivering group, wherein Y is an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole or any combination thereof ;
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, - NH-CS-NH2, C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH.
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said linking group is a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms, or substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms;
r and r' are each independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; in another embodiment, between 1 and 10; in another embodiment, between 6 and 12; in another embodiment, between 6 and 10; in another embodiment, 8 ; in another embodiment, 2 and 3 respectively; and
L is a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms or substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl phosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms.
In another embodiment, the alkyl or alkylphosphate is of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is alkylphosphate chain, represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000084_0001
(B)
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10. In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4. In another embodiment, p is 5. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L is a -(Ctb , wherein s is an integer of between 1 and 10. In another embodiment, s is 4. In another embodiment, s is 5. In another embodiment, s is 6. In another embodiment, s is 7. In another embodiment, L is hexyl.
50] In one embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of formula V:
Figure imgf000085_0001
84
Figure imgf000086_0001
V(a)
52] In one embodiment, this invention provides a conjugate represented by the structure of formula V(b):
Figure imgf000087_0001
86
Figure imgf000088_0001
Figure imgf000089_0001
[00155] In one embodiment, this invention provides a complex of a conjugate of this invention and an oligonucleotide. In one embodiment, this invention provides a complex of an oligomeric compound of this invention and an oligonucleotide. In another embodiment, the oligonucleotide moiety is Ribonucleic acid (RNA). In another embodiment, the RNA is small interfering RNA (siRNA). In another embodiment, the oligonucleotide moiety is Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). In another embodiment, the oligonucleotide moiety is a combination of RNA and DNA.
[00156] In one embodiment, the oligomeric compound, conjugate and/or complex of this invention is used for delivering biologically active moieties such as various oligonucleotides, including plasmids, nucleic acid constructs, antisenses, a plasmid, a polynucleotide, an amino acid, a peptide, a polypeptide, a hormone, a steroid, an antigen, a radioisotope, a chemotherapeutic agent, a toxin, an anti- inflammatory agent, a growth factor and nucleic acids, to a target. In another embodiment, the target is a cell. In another embodiment, the target is a cancerous cell.
[00157] In one embodiment, this invention provides a method of delivering a biologically active moiety to a target, wherein the method comprises contacting a complex of this invention with a target, thereby delivering a biologically active moiety to a target. In another embodiment, the target is a cell. In another embodiment, the target is a cancerous cell.
[00158] In one embodiment, this invention provides a method of delivering a biologically active moiety to a target, wherein the method comprises contacting a conjugate of this invention with a target, thereby delivering a biologically active moiety to a target. In another embodiment, the target is a cell. In another embodiment, the target is a cancerous cell.
[00159] In one embodiment, this invention provides a method of delivering a DNA, RNA or combination thereof to a target, wherein the method comprises contacting a conjugate of this invention with a cell, thereby delivering said DNA, RNA or combination thereof to said target. In another embodiment, the RNA is small interfering RNA (siRNA). In another embodiment, the target is a cell. In another embodiment, the target is a cancerous cell.
[00160] In one embodiment, this invention provides a method of delivering a DNA, RNA or combination thereof to a target, wherein the method comprises contacting a complex of this invention with a cell, thereby delivering said DNA, RNA or combination thereof to a target. In another embodiment, the RNA is small interfering RNA (siRNA). In another embodiment, the target is a cell. In another embodiment, the target is a cancerous cell.
[00161] In one embodiment, this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer, comprising administering a complex of this invention to a subject, thereby treating cancer.in another embodiment the cancer is lung cancer or pancreatic cancer.
[00162] In one embodiment, this invention is directed to a method of treating cancer, comprising administering a conjugate of this invention to a subject, thereby treating cancer.
[00163] According to this invention, the term "complex" refers to interconnected structures, which are bound to each other by non-covalent bonds. In another embodiment the complex of this invention comprises an oligomeric compound or a conjugate of this invention, and at least one oligonucleotide moiety which are bound to each other by non-covalent bonds. In another embodiment the complex comprises an oligomeric compound or a conjugate, and at least one oligonucleotide moiety which is bound to the oligomeric compound or the conjugate electrostatically. In another embodiment the complex comprises an oligomeric compound or a conjugate, and at least one oligonucleotide moiety, which is bound to the oligomeric compound or the conjugate by hydrogen bonds. In another embodiment the complex comprises an oligomeric compound or a conjugate, and at least one oligonucleotide moiety, which is bound to the oligomeric compound or the conjugate by Van Der Waals (VDW) bonds. In another embodiment, the oligonucleotide moiety is Ribonucleic acid (RNA). In another embodiment, the oligonucleotide moiety is Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). In another embodiment, the oligonucleotide moiety is a combination of RNA and DNA. In another embodiment, the RNA is small interfering RNA (siRNA). In another embodiment, the complex is formed by electrostatic interaction between guanidine groups of the oligomeric compound or the conjugate, and phosphate moieties of RNA and/or DNA.
[00164] The term "oligonucleotide" refers to a single stranded or double stranded oligomer or polymer of ribonucleic acid (RNA) or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or mimetics thereof. This term includes oligonucleotides composed of naturally-occurring bases, sugars and covalent internucleoside linkages (e.g., backbone) as well as oligonucleotides having non- naturally-occurring portions which function similarly. The term includes modified RNA or modified DNA. In another embodiment the modified RNA and/or DNA include protected bases. In another embodiment, the RNA is small interfering RNA (siRNA).
[00165] The complexation of the oligomeric compounds and conjugates (delivery systems) according to the invention, with the oligonucleotide active agents described hereinbelow is highly beneficial since (i) such agents may be beneficially used to treat medical conditions by interfering with the condition cause rather than symptoms; and (ii) the use of such agents in in vivo applications is limited by their poor resistance to biological environment. Thus, by complexation of such agents to the delivery systems described herein, efficient and rapid delivery thereof into cells and cell nuclei is achieved, thus overcoming the limitations associated with rapid elimination thereof.
[00166] In one embodiment, the oligomeric compounds, conjugates and/or complex of this invention are referred herein as "delivery systems".
[00167] In some embodiments, the oligomeric structures of formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) comprises a Xi-Xn and/or Xq residue. In another embodiment, Xi-Xn and/or Xq is a cyclic hydrocarbon moiety such as, for example, a cycloalkyl, or an aryl. In another embodiment, Xi-Xn and/or Xq is a heterocyclic moiety, such as heteroalicyclic or heteroaryl. In another embodiment, Xi-Xn and/or Xq is a linear or branched alkyl.
[00168] In one embodiment, Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is a cycloalkyl. As used herein, the term "cycloalkyl" describes an all-carbon monocyclic or fused ring (i.e. , rings which share an adjacent pair of carbon atoms) group where one or more of the rings does not have a completely conjugated pi-electron system. In another embodiment, the cycloalkyl is saturated cycloalkyl. In another embodiment, the cycloalkyl is an unsaturated ring, which does not have an aromatic character. In another embodiment, the cycloalkyl refers to a 3 to 12 membered ring. In another embodiment, the cycloalkyl refers to a 4-8 member ring. In another embodiment, the cycloalkyl refers to a 5 membered ring. In another embodiment, the cycloalkyl refers to a 6 member ring. Examples include cyclopentane, cyclohexane, 1 -cyclohexene and the like. In another embodiment, the cycloalkyl may be substituted or unsubstituted ring, wherein said substituent is for example, but not limited to an halogen, alkyl, cyano, a phosphate, nitro an amine or any combination thereof.
[00169] In one embodiment, Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is a heteroalicyclic. The term "heteroalicyclic" refers to an aliphatic chain and heterocyclic ring. In another embodiment, a heteroalicyclic ring contain one or more rings which may be either saturated or unsaturated, but do not have aromatic character. The heteroalicyclic group includes, for example, tetrahydrofuryl, tetrahydrothienyl, chromanyl, or cyclic ether (e.g., a monosaccharide). In another embodiment, the heteroalicyclic refers to a 3-12 member ring. In another embodiment, the heteroalicyclic refers to a 4-8 member ring. In another embodiment, the heteroalicyclic refers to a 5 member ring. In another embodiment, the heteroalicyclic refers to a 6 member ring. In another embodiment, the heteroalicyclic may be substituted or unsubstituted ring, wherein said substituent is for example, but not limited to an halogen, alkyl, a phosphate, cyano, nitro, an amine or any combination thereof.
[00170] In one embodiment, Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is an aryl. The term "aryl" describes an all-carbon monocyclic or fused -ring polycyclic (i.e., rings which share adjacent pairs of carbon atoms) groups having a completely conjugated pi- electron system. Examples include phenyl, biphenyl, oligomeric phenyl groups, naphthalene, cummulenes, and the like. In another embodiment, the aryl refers to a 3-12 member ring. In another embodiment, the aryl refers to a 4-8 member ring. In another embodiment, the aryl refers to a 5 member ring. In another embodiment, the aryl refers to a 6 member ring. In another embodiment, the aryl may be substituted or unsubstituted ring, wherein said substituent is for example, but not limited to an halogen, alkyl, cyano, nitro, a phosphate, an amine or any combination thereof.
[00171] In one embodiment, Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is a heteroaryl. The term "heteroaryl" describes a monocyclic or fused ring (i.e. , rings which share an adjacent pair of atoms) group having in the ring(s) one or more atoms, such as, for example, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur and, in addition, having a completely conjugated pi- electron system. Examples, without limitation, of heteroaryl groups include pyrrole, furane, thiophene, imidazole, oxazole, thiazole, pyrazole, pyridine, pyrimidine, quinoline, isoquinoline and purine. In another embodiment, the heteroaryl refers to a 3-12 member ring. In another embodiment, the heteroaryl refers to a 4-8 member ring. In another embodiment, the heteroaryl refers to a 5 membered ring. In another embodiment, the heteroaryl refers to a 6 membered ring. In another embodiment, the heteroaryl may be substituted or unsubstituted ring, wherein said substituent is for example, but not limited to an halogen, alkyl, cyano, a phosphate, nitro, an amine or any combination thereof
[00172] In one embodiment Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is a monosaccharide. The term "monosaccharide", as used herein and is well known in the art, refers to a simple form of a sugar that consists of a single saccharide molecule which cannot be further decomposed by hydrolysis. In another embodiment the monosaccharides is glucose (dextrose), fructose, galactose, or ribose. In another embodiment, monosaccharides are classified according to the number of carbon atoms of the carbohydrate, i.e., triose, having 3 carbon atoms such as glyceraldehyde and dihydroxyacetone; tetrose, having 4 carbon atoms such as erythrose, threose and erythrulose; pentose, having 5 carbon atoms such as arabinose, lyxose, ribose, xylose, ribulose and xylulose; hexose, having 6 carbon atoms such as allose, altrose, galactose, glucose, gulose, idose, mannose, talose, fructose, psicose, sorbose and tagatose; heptose, having 7 carbon atoms such as mannoheptulose, sedoheptulose; octose, having 8 carbon atoms such as 2-keto-3-deoxy-manno-octonate; nonose, having 9 carbon atoms such as sialose; and decose, having 10 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, monosaccharides are the building blocks of oligosaccharides like sucrose (common sugar) and other polysaccharides (such as cellulose and starch).
[00173] In one embodiment Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl. The term "alkyl" refers both to linear and to branched alkyl. In one embodiment, the alkyl is interrupted by a heteroatom. In another embofiment, the term "alkyl" refers to a saturated linear aliphatic hydrocarbon chain. In another embodiment, the term "alkyl" refers to a saturated branched aliphatic hydrocarbon chain. In another embodiment, In one embodiment, the alkyl group has 1-12 carbons. In another embodiment, the alkyl group has 2-50 carbons. In another embodiment, the alkyl group has 2-8 carbons. In another embodiment, the alkyl group has 1 -6 carbons. In another embodiment, the alkyl group has 1 -4 carbons. In another embodiment, the branched alkyl is an alkyl substituted by alkyl side chains of 1 to 5 carbons. In another embodiment, the branched alkyl is an alkyl substituted by haloalkyl side chains of 1 to 5 carbons. The alkyl group may be unsubstituted or substituted, wherein said substitutions include but are not limited to: halogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbons, ester of 1 to 6 carbons, carboxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, thiol, amine, amide, reverse amide, sulfonamide, phosphate, aryl, phenyl or any combination thereof.
[00174] In one embodiment Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is a substituted or unsubstituted alkylether, wherein alkyl is defined as described above. In one embodiment the alkylether is branched. In another embodiment the alkylether is linear. In another embodiment the alkylether has 1-12 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylether has 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylether has 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylether has 1-6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylether has 1-5 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylether has 4 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylether has 5 carbon atoms. Substitutions include but are not limited to: halogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbons, ester of 1 to 6 carbons, carboxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, thiol, amine, amide, reverse amide, sulfonamide, phosphate, aryl, phenyl or any combination thereof.
[00175] In another embodiment the alkylether is:
Figure imgf000094_0001
[00176] In another embodiment the alkylether is:
Figure imgf000094_0002
[00177 In another embodiment, Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is:
Figure imgf000094_0003
[0017 In another embodiment, Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is:
Figure imgf000095_0001
[00179] In one embodiment Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is a substituted or unsubstituted alkylphosphate, wherein alkyl is defined as described above. In one embodiment the alkylphosphate is branched. In another embodiment the alkylphosphate is linear. In another embodiment the alkylphosphate has 1 -12 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylphosphate has 1-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylphosphate has 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylphosphate has 1-6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylphosphate has 1-4 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylphosphate has 4 carbon atoms. In another embodiment the alkylphosphate has 5 carbon atoms. Substitutions include but are not limited to: halogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbons, ester of 1 to 6 carbons, carboxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, thiol, amine, amide, reverse amide, sulfonamide, phosphate, aryl, phenyl or any combination thereof.
[00180] In one embodiment Xi-Xn and/or Xq of Formula I, I(a-c), II and/or Il(a-d) is a substituted or unsubstituted, linear or cyclic alkyl as defined above interrupted by one or more heteroatom selected from O, N, S and P.
[00181] In some embodiments, the oligomeric structures of formula I and/or II comprise an F bridge. In another embodiment, each F is independently selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, phosphate and sulfur, or absent. In another embodiment, F is phosphate. In another embodiment F is oxygen. In another embodiment F is sulfur. In another embodiment F is nitrogen. In another embodiment F is absent. In another embodiment, all F bridges are either phosphate or absent.
[00182] In some embodiments, the oligomeric structures of formula I(a-c) and/or Il(a-d) comprise a Fi-Fn, Fi'-Fn' and/or Fq bridges. In another embodiment, each of Fi-Fn, Fi'-Fn' and/or Fq is independently selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, phosphate and sulfur, or absent. In another embodiment, Fi-Fn, Fi'-Fn' and/or Fq is phosphate. In another embodiment Fi-Fn, Fi'-Fn' and/or Fq is oxygen. In another embodiment Fi-Fn, Fi'-Fn' and/or Fq is sulfur. In another embodiment, Fi-Fn, Fi'-Fn' and/or Fq is nitrogen. In another embodiment, Fi-Fn, Fi'-Fn' and/or Fq is absent. In another embodiment, each of Fi-Fn, Fi'-Fn' and/or Fq is either phosphate or absent.
[00183] In some embodiments, the oligomeric structures of formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprise an m integer from 1 to 10. In another embodiment, m is an integer between 1 to 5. In another embodiment, m is 3. In another embodiment, m is 4 or 5 and Xi-Xn and/or Xq is a cyclic moiety comprises a 5- or 6-membered ring respectively. In another embodiment, m is lower than 4 or 5, and the remaining positions of Xi-Xn and/or Xq are either hydrogen or bear substituents such as alkyl as defined above.
[00184] In some embodiments, the oligomeric structures of formula I(a,b) and/or II(c,d) comprise a ki-kn integer from 0 to 100. In another embodiment, each ki-kn is independently an integer between 1 to 100. In another embodiment, each ki-kn is independently an integer between 1 to 50. In another embodiment, each ki-kn is independently an integer between 0 to 50. In another embodiment, each ki-kn is independently an integer between 1 to 10. In another embodiment, each ki-kn is independently 1 or 0. In another embodiment, each ki-kn is 1. In another embodiment, each ki-kn is independently between 6 and 12. In another embodiment, each ki-kn is independently between 6 and 10. In another embodiment, each ki-kn is independently between 1 and 20. In another embodiment, each ki-kn is 8.
[00185] In some embodiments, the oligomeric structures of formula I(a,b) and/or II(c,d) comprise a ti-tn integer from 0 to 100. In another embodiment, each ti-tn is independently an integer between 1 to 100. In another embodiment, each ti-tn is independently an integer between 0 to 50. In another embodiment, each ti-tn is independently an integer between 0 to 10. In another embodiment, each ti-tn is independently an integer between 1 to 10. In another embodiment, each ti-tn is independently 1 or 0. In another embodiment, each of ti-tn is 1. In another embodiment, each of ti-tn is 0. In another embodiment, each ti-tn is independently between 0 and 5. In another embodiment, each ti-tn is independently between
0 and 8. In another embodiment, each ti-tn is independently between 1 and 20.
[00186] In some embodiments, the oligomeric structures of formula I, 1(a), 1(c), II, and/or Il(a-c) comprise an n integer from 0 to 100. In another embodiment, n is an integer between
1 and 100. In another embodiment, n is an integer between 2 and 20. In another embodiment, n is an integer between 10 and 20. In another embodiment, n is an integer between 1 and 15. In another embodiment, n is an integer between 0 and 30. In another embodiment, n is an integer between 6 and 30. In another embodiment, n is an integer between 20 and 40. In another embodiment, n is an integer between 40 and 60. In another embodiment, n is an integer between 2 and 50. In another embodiment, n is an integer between 1 and 60. In another embodiment, n is 16. In another embodiment, n is 17. In another embodiment, n is 18. In another embodiment, n is 19. In another embodiment, n is 20.
[00187] In some embodiments, the oligomeric structures of Formula 111(e), 111(f), III(i), III(j), III(o), III(p), III(q), III(r), IV(d), IV(e), IV(f) IV(g), IV(1), IV(m), IV(n) and/or IV(o) comprise an r integer from 0 to 100. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 0 and 50. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 1 and 50. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 2 and 20. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 2 and 15. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 6 and 12. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 1 and 30. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 6 and 10. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 20 and 40. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 40 and 60. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 2 and 50. In another embodiment, r is an integer between 1 and 60. In another embodiment, r is 0. In another embodiment, r is 1. In another embodiment, r is 2. In another embodiment, r is 3. In another embodiment, r is 4. In another embodiment, r is 5. In another embodiment, r is 6. In another embodiment, r is 7. In another embodiment, r is 8. In another embodiment, r is 9. In another embodiment, r is 10. In another embodiment, r is 11. In another embodiment, r is 12. In another embodiment, r is 13. In another embodiment, r is 14. In another embodiment, r is 15.
[00188] In some embodiments, the oligomeric structures of Formula 111(e), 111(f), III(i), III(j), III(o), III(p), III(q), III(r), IV(d), IV(e), IV(f) IV(g), IV(1), IV(m), IV(n) and/or IV(o) comprise an r' integer from 0 to 100. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 0 and 50. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 1 and 50. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 2 and 20. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 2 and 15. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 6 and 12. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 1 and 30. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 6 and 10. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 20 and 40. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 40 and 60. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 2 and 50. In another embodiment, r' is an integer between 1 and 60. In another embodiment, r' is 0. In another embodiment, r' is 1. In another embodiment, r' is 2. In another embodiment, r' is 3. In another embodiment, r' is 4. In another embodiment, r' is 5. In another embodiment, r' is 6. In another embodiment, r' is 7. In another embodiment, r' is 8. In another embodiment, r' is 9. In another embodiment, r' is 10. In another embodiment, r' is 11. In another embodiment, r' is 12. In another embodiment, r' is 13. In another embodiment, r' is 14. In another embodiment, r' is 15.
[00189] In some embodiments, the oligomeric structures of Formula 111(e), III(i), III(o), III(q), IV(d), IV(e) IV(f), IV(1) and/or IV(n) comprise a q integer from 0 to 10. In another embodiment, q is an integer between 1 and 10. In another embodiment, q is an integer between 2 and 10. In another embodiment, q is an integer between 2 and 4. In another embodiment, q is an integer between 1 and 6. In another embodiment, q is 0. In another embodiment, q is 1. In another embodiment, q is 2. In another embodiment, q is 3. In another embodiment, q is 4. In another embodiment, q is 5. In another embodiment, q is 6.
[00190] In one embodiment, the Xi-Xn residues that form the oligomer backbone according to the present invention may be connected one to the other either directly or via a linking group. Such a linking group is referred to herein as the first linking group and is denoted Li- Ln+i and/or Lq of structures of Formula I, II and/or 11(b); Li_ and L2 of structures of Formula 1(b) and/or 11(d); L of structures of Formula III(i), III(j), III(q), III(r), IV(f), IV(g), IV(n) and IV(o); or Li-Ln of structures of Formula 1(a), 1(c), 11(a), 11(c) and/or 11(d). In another embodiment, L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li- Ln+i and/or Lq is a methylene. In another embodiment, L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is -(CH2)S- , wherein s is between 1 and 50. In another embodiment, s is 6. In another embodiment, s is between 1 and 8. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a substituted or unsubstituted branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a substituted or unsubstituted branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a substituted linear alkyl. In another embodiment, L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a substituted branched alkyl, wherein substitutions are as defined for "alkyl" supra. In another embodiment, L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a branched alkyl, substituted with an alkoxy group. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is an unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is an unsubstituted linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a hexyl. In another embodiment, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a pentyl. In another embodiment, L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is independently a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon chain interrupted by at least one double bond or triple bond, a heteroatom or any combination thereof, wherein, the heteroatom being selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur.
[00191] In another embodiment, L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is
between 1 and . In another embodiment, L, Li, L, ,
Figure imgf000099_0001
Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq wherein v is between 1 and 10, and s is between 1 and 50. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylether. Substitutions include but are not limited to: halogen, hydroxyl, thiol, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbons, thioalkoxy of 1 to 6 carbons, ester of 1 to 6 carbons, carboxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, thiol, amine, amide, reverse amide, sulfonamide, phosphate, aryl, phenyl or any combination thereof.
[00192] In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate of 2-8 carbon atoms. Substitutions include but are not limited to: halogen, hydroxyl, thiol, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbons, thioalkoxy of 1 to 6 carbons, ester of 1 to 6 carbons, carboxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, thiol, amine, amide, reverse amide, sulfonamide, phosphate, aryl, phenyl or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is a branched alkylphosphate, substituted by hydroxyl moiety. In another embodiment, each of L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is either a hexyl or a branched alkylphosphate, substituted by hydroxyl moiety. In another embodiment, L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq is represented by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000100_0001
(B);
wherein p is an integer between 0 and 10; In another embodiment, p is 1. In another embodiment, p is 2. In another embodiment, p is 3. In another embodiment, p is 4.
In another embodiment, p is 5.
[00193] In one embodiment, the term "hydrocarbon chain" of this invention refers to a substance that includes a plurality of carbon atoms having mostly hydrogen atoms attached thereto. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain of L, Li, L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq can be aliphatic, alicyclic and/or aromatic and thus may be composed of, for example, alkyls, alkenyls, alkynyls, cycloalkyls, and aryls, as these terms are defined herein, or any combination thereof.
[00194] The term "alkenyl" refers to a substance that includes at least two carbon atoms and at least one double bond. In one embodiment, the alkenyl has 2-7 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkenyl has 2-12 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkenyl has 2- 10 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkenyl has 3-6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkenyl has 2-4 carbon atoms.
[00195] The term "alkynyl" refers to a substance that includes at least two carbon atoms and at least one triple bond. In one embodiment, the alkynyl has 2-7 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkynyl has 2-12 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkynyl has 2- 10 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkynyl has 3-6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkynyl has 2-4 carbon atoms.
[00196] In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain of L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq comprises between 2 to 50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain of L, Li_ L2, Li-Ln, Li-Ln+i and/or Lq comprises between 2 to 20 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 2 to 10 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 2 to 6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 4 to 6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 4 to 10 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises 6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain is a hexyl chain.
[00197] The incorporation of such linking moieties within the backbone of the oligomer described herein can provide the oligomer with certain characteristics such as a hydrophobic nature, a hydrophilic nature, an amphiphilic nature and the like. In addition, the incorporation of such linking moieties can further serve for spacing the delivering groups from one another or for determining the space there between, in cases where such a space is desired.
[00198] In one embodiment, the oligomer/conju gate/complex of this invention comprise a delivering group (Y). In another embodiment, the oligomer, conjugates and complexes according to this invention comprise a delivery group which is termed Yi-Yn and/or Yq in Formula I, I(a-c), II, and/or Il(a-d); and Y in Formula (A), Ill(c-f), III(i), III(j), Ill(m-r), IV(b-g) and IV(j-o). The term "delivering group", refers to a chemical or biological group, which enables the transport of a substance that contains such a group to a desired bodily site. In another embodiment, the delivering group is independently a membrane-permeable group, recognition moieties, a ligand, an antibody, an antigen, a substrate, an inhibitor or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the membrane -permeable group comprises at least one positively charged group.
[00199] In another embodiment, each of the structures of Formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprise at least one delivering group. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprises 1 or 2 delivering groups. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprises at least four delivering groups. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprises at least three delivering groups. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprises between 1 and 30 delivering groups. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprises 18 delivering groups. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprises 21 delivering groups. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprises 24 delivering groups. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprises 27 delivering groups. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula I, II, and/or 11(b) comprises 30 delivering groups. [00200] In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula 1(a), 1(b) 11(a), 11(c) and/or 11(d) comprises at least three delivering group. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula 1(a), 1(b) 11(a), 11(c) and/or 11(d) comprises 3 or 6 delivering groups. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula 1(a), 1(b) 11(a), 11(c) and/or 11(d) comprises between 3 and 30 delivering groups. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula 1(a), 1(b) 11(a), 11(c) and/or 11(d) comprises 18 delivering group. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula 1(a), 1(b) 11(a), 11(c) and/or 11(d) comprises 18 delivering group. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula 1(a), 1(b) 11(a), 11(c) and/or 11(d) comprises 21 delivering group. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula 1(a), 1(b) 11(a), 11(c) and/or 11(d) comprises 24 delivering group. In another embodiment, each of the structure of Formula 1(a), 1(b) 11(a), 11(c) and/or 11(d) comprises 27 delivering group. In another embodiment, each of the structure of oligomeric Formula 1(a), 1(b) 11(a), 11(c) and/or 11(d) comprises 30 delivering group.
[00201] In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention, provide between 1 to 8 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes oligomers of this invention provide between 4 to 10 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention, provide between 5 to 10 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention provide between 4 to 20 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention, provide between 3 to 18 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention, provide between 3 to 30 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention provide between 6 to 12 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention provide between 6 to 18 delivering groups. In another embodiment, the oligomers/conjugates/complexes of this invention provide 18 delivering groups. In another embodiement, the delivering group of this invention is selected from an amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidazole and any combination thereof.
[00202] In one embodiment, the oligomeric Formula I, I(a-c), II, Il(a-d), Ill(c-j), Ill(m-r), IV(b-g), IV(j-o) and/or structure (A) comprise a delivery group Y, Yi-Yn and/or Yq. In another embodiment, the delivery group is a membrane -permeable group. The term "membrane-permeable groups" refers to a group that is capable of penetrating a bodily membrane, e.g., a cell membrane, a nucleus membrane and the like. Membrane -permeable groups therefore provide membrane-penetrative or membrane -permeability characteristics to compounds that incorporate same and enable the penetration of such compounds into cells, nuclei and the like. Such delivering groups therefore serve for delivering substances into cells and/or cellular compartments. In another embodiment, Y, Yi-Yn and/or Yq is a membrane-permeable group comprising at least one positively charged group. In another embodiment, the positively charged group is selected from the group consisting of amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or combination thereof. In another embodiment, the positively charged group is guanidine. In another embodiment, Y, Yi-Yn and/or Yq is guanidine.
[00203] In another embodiment, Y, Yi-Yn and/or Yq is independently guanidine or a derivative of guanidine such as, but not limited to:
Figure imgf000103_0001
[00204] In another embodiment, Y, Yi-Yn and/or Yq is independently histidine or a derivative of histidine such as, but not limited to or histidine derivatives such as :
Figure imgf000103_0002
[00205] In one embodiment, the oligomeric compounds of formula I, I(a-c), II, Il(a-d), III(c- j), Ill(m-r), IV(b-g), IV(j-o) and/or structure (A) comprises a delivery group Y, Yi-Yn and/or Yq wherein Y, Yi-Yn and/or Yq is a recognition moiety. The term "recognition moiety" describes a substance that interacts with a specific site by means of molecular recognition; a phenomenon also known as "host-guest chemistry", in which molecules are distinguished accurately from other molecules. Chemically, it indicates that certain molecules abnormally bond with other molecules (or the same species) with respect to other molecules found in the same environment. This phenomenon involves the three- dimensional positioning of various sub-molecular functionalities which can form interactions among molecules via such reciprocal actions as hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, ionic interaction, or other non-covalent bond interactions. Specific examples of molecular recognition include systems in which hydrophobic molecules are included in cyclodextrin as well as the relatively simple interaction between crown ether and alkali metals, ligand-receptor systems to complex systems such as protein-protein interaction.
[00206] Molecular recognition consists of static molecular recognition and dynamic molecular recognition. Static molecular recognition is likened to the interaction between a key and a keyhole; it is a 1 : 1 type complexation reaction between a host molecule and a guest molecule. To achieve advanced static molecular recognition, it is necessary to make recognition sites that are suitable for guest molecules. Dynamic molecular recognition is a molecular recognition reaction that dynamically changes the equilibrium to an n:m type host-guest complex by a recognition guest molecule. There are some equivalents by the combination of host molecules. Dynamic molecular recognition appearing in supramolecules is essential for designing highly functional chemical sensors and molecular devices. Thus, a recognition moiety is typically any substance that forms a part of a biological pair such as receptor-ligand, enzyme-susbtrate, antibody-antigen, biotin-avidin and the like.
[00207] Recognition moieties are used in the context of the present invention to selectively transport a biologically active moiety to a specific target, taking advantage of the high affinity of the recognition moiety to a biological moiety that is associated with or is present in the target.
[00208] In one embodiment, the structure of Formula I, I(a-c), II, Il(a-d), Ill(c-j), Ill(m-r), IV(b-g), IV(j-o) and/or structure (A) comprise a delivery group Y, Yi-Yn and/or Yq wherein Y, Yi-Yn and/or Yq which is a recognition moiety. In another embodiment, the recognition moiety is, for example, a ligand which in known to bind a receptor that is typically present in the desired target; a substrate or an inhibitor that can bind an enzyme that is typically present in the desired target; an antibody that an bind an antigen that is typically present in the desired target, an antigen of an antibody that is typically present in the desired target; a biotinylated moiety that can form a complex with strepavidin; or an avidin-containing moiety that can form a complex with mitochondrial biotin.
[00209] In one embodiment, the oligomer/conjugate/complexes described herein may include same or different delivering groups (Y, Yi-Yn, Yq) and thus can include several, same or different, membrane-permeability group, several, same or different, recognition moieties as described hereinabove and a combination of membrane-permeable groups and one or more recognition moieties.
[00210] In one embodiment, the oligomer/conjugate/complex of this invention may include one or more groups capable of being converted into delivering groups (Y, Yi-Yn, Yq). Such groups, which are also referred to herein as "pro-delivering groups" include, for example, functional groups that can be chemically converted to the delivering groups and functional groups to which the delivering moiety can be attached. Representative examples include amines, which, for example, by a simple reaction with lh-Pyrazole-l-carboxamide, can be converted to guanidine, or which, by an addition reaction, can be used to attach various recognition moieties. Additional examples include reactive groups, as this term is defined herein, which are selected chemically compatible with functional groups in the recognition moiety and can thus be used to attached such moieties.
[00211] In one embodiment, the delivering and pro-delivering groups incorporated in the oligomer/conjugate described herein are optionally and preferably protected, namely, have protecting groups attached thereto. Protecting groups that are suitable for use in this context are detailed hereinbelow.
[00212] In one embodiment, the delivering group (Y, Yi-Yn, Yq) or the pro-delivering group can be attached to a building block residue in the oligomer/conjugate/complex either directly or via a linking group. A linking group linking the delivering group to the oligomer backbone is denoted as Ai-An and/or Aq in the structures of Formula I, I(a-c), II, and/or Il(a-d) above; and is also referred to herein as the second linking group. In another embodiment, the second linking group serves for chemically attaching the delivering moiety to the building block residue within the oligomer and may provide additional desired characteristics such a hydrophobic nature, a hydrophilic nature and an amphiphilic nature. The second linking group further enables to space the delivering group from the oligomer backbone. Such spacing is particularly advantageous in cases where the oligomer is an oligonucleotide since otherwise, the delivering group may affect the essential activity of the oligonucleotide in terms of hybridization (pairing) interactions, enzymatic reactions and the like. In another embodiment, the second linking groups include, without limitation, a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain.
[00213] In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq in the structures of Formula I, I(a-c), II, and/or Il(a-d) above is a linear alkyl. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is a branched alkyl. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is a substituted linear alkyl. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is a substituted branched alkyl, wherein substitutions are as defined for "alkyl" supra. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is a branched alkyl, substituted with an alkoxy group. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is an unsubstituted linear alkyl. In another embodiment, the alkyl has 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkyl has 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is a methylene. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is an ethylene (CH2-CH2). In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is a propylene (CH2-CH2-CH2). In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is a butylene (CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2). In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is a hexylene (CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2). In another embodiment, Ai- An and/or Aq is a pentylene (CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2). In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq are each independently (CH2)S wherein s is an integer between 1 and 10. In another embodiment, s is 3. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq are each independently a methylene, ethylene, propylene, butylene, pentylene or hexylene.
[00214] In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is independently a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon chain interrupted by at least one double bond or triple bond, a heteroatom or any combination thereof, wherein, the heteroatom being selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylether. In another embodiment, the alkylether has 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkylether has 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate. In another embodiment, Ai-An and/or Aq is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate. In another embodiment, the alkylphosphate has 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the alkylphosphate has 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain of Ai-An and/or Aq is an aliphatic, alicyclic and/or aromatic chain and thus may be composed of, for example, alkyls, alkenyls, alkynyls, cycloalkyls, and aryls, as these terms are defined herein, or any combination thereof. [00215] In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain of Ai-An and/or Aq comprises between 2 to 50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain of Ai-An and/or Aq comprises between 2 to 20 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 2 to 10 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 2 to 6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 4 to 6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 4 to 10 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 2 to 8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises 2 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises 3 carbon atoms.
[00216] In one embodiment, the oligomers, conjugates and complexes according to this invention are connected to Zi, Zi', Z2, Z2' either directly or through a third linking group . Such a linking group is referred to herein as a third linking group and is denoted E of structures of Formula I(a-c), 11(a), 11(c), 11(d), Ill(e-j), Ill(o-r), IV(d-g) and/or IV(l-o). Likewise, the bridging group Fn+i' in formula 11(b) may be connected to Z2' either directly or via a linking group, which is denoted E'. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a substituted linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a substituted linear alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a substituted branched alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms, wherein substitutions are as defined for "alkyl" supra. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a substituted branched alkyl of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a branched alkyl, substituted with an alkoxy group. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is an unsubstituted linear alkyl. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a hexyl (CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH2). In another embodiment, E and/or E' is a pentyl. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is independently a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon chain interrupted by at least one double bond or triple bond, a heteroatom or any combination thereof, wherein, the heteroatom being selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylether of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylether of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylether of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted linear alkylphosphate of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate of 2-50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate of 2-8 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, E and/or E' is absent.
[00217] In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain of E and/or E' comprises between 2 to 20 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain of E and/or E' comprises between 2 to 50 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 2 to 10 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 2 to 6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 4 to 6 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 4 to 10 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the hydrocarbon chain comprises between 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
[00218] In one embodiment, this invention is directed to a conjugate comprising an oligomer compound of this invention and a biologically active moiety, which are covalently attached to each other. In one embodiment, the conjugate of this invention (Formula II, Il(a-d), IV, IV(a-o), V, V(a-c), VI, and/or compounds 24, 120, 33 and 50) is a delivery system. In another embodiment, the delivery system of this invention delivers a biologically active moiety into a cell. In another embodiment, the oligomer of Formula I, I(a-c), III and/or III(a- r) terminates by at least one reactive group (denoted herein as Zi-Z2 ), as is further detailed hereinunder, which is capable of reacting with a desired biologically active moiety. The oligomer of this invention, therefore includes one or two reactive groups, depending on the desired number of biologically active moieties that would be attached thereto. Similarly, each of the reactive groups is selected depending on the chemical nature of the biologically active moiety, so as to be chemically compatible with functional groups present within the biological moiety.
[00219] In one embodiment, the oligomeric compound of this invention comprises a reactive group (Z1-Z2) capable of binding a biologically active moiety. According to still further features in the described preferred embodiments each of Zi and/or Z2 is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group (such as a phosphoramidite), C-amide, N-amide, carboxy, thiol, COOH, thioamide, thiocarboxy, alkoxy, thioalkoxy, aryloxy, thioaryloxy, hydrazine, hydrazide, epoxide, -N=C=S, NH-CO-NH2, NH-CS-NH2 or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, at least one of the reactive groups is a protected reactive group. In another embodiment, Zi is a reactive group and Z2 is hydrogen. In another embodiment, Zi is hydrogen and Z2 is a reactive group. In another embodiment, both Zi and Z2 are reactive groups. In another embodiment Zi and Z2 are hydroxyls. In another embodiment Zi and Z2 are protected hydroxyls. In another embodiment at least one of Zi and Z2 is either hydroxyl or protected hydroxyl.
[00220] In another embodiment, the oligomeric compound of Formula I, I(a-c), III and/or Ill(a-r) comprises a reactive group (Zi-Z2 ) capable of binding a biologically active moiety. Upon binding the biologically active moiety, by, for example, but not limited to, a coupling reaction or substituted reaction, the Zi-Z2 may be derivatized to yield the corresponding Zi' and/or Z2'. It is understood that if Zi and/or Z2 is a halogen, then, upon reacting with the biologically active moiety, the halogen group may be removed from the oligomeric structure and T will be linked directly to F, E or L. It is also understood that if Zi and/or Z2 are hydroxyl, then upon binding the biologically active moiety, the -OH group may be an -O- bridge (Zi' or Z2'); etc...
[00221] The term "oligomer" as used herein, describes a chemical substance, or a residue of a chemical substance, which is made up of two or more basic units which are chemically linked one to another in a sequential manner, thus forming a chain of repeating residues of these units, which constitutes the oligomer.
[00222] As used herein, the phrase "building block" describes a basic unit, which serves for assembling an oligomer, as this term is defined herein, (denoted herein as "X")
[00223] As is well known in the art, the term "residue" refers herein to a major portion of a molecule, which is chemically linked to another molecule.
[00224] In one embodiment, the building blocks of this invention Xi-Xn and/or Xq constructing the oligomers provided herein are identical, similar (belonging to the same family of compounds) or different one from the other (belonging to a different family of compounds).
[00225] In one embodiment, the structures of Formula I, I(a-c), II and Il(a-d), , comprises building block residues (denoted herein as "Xi-Xn or Xq") constructing the oligomeric compound; have one or more, preferably two or more, more preferably three delivering groups linked thereto either directly or indirectly. The incorporation of the delivering groups can be performed by providing a corresponding unmodified oligomer and modifying the oligomer by attaching thereto a delivering group or a linking group to which a delivering group is attached. Alternatively, modified building blocks incorporating the delivering group can be first prepared and then assembled to form the oligomer. In any event, the building blocks are selected so as to allow the formation of such a delivering group- containing oligomer.
[00226] The term "delivering" or "delivery" as used in the context of the present invention refers to the act of enabling the transport of a substance to a specific location, and more specifically, to a desired bodily target, whereby the target can be, for example, an organ, a tissue, a cell, and a cellular compartment such as the nucleus, the mitochondria, the cytoplasm, etc. The reactive group(s) (Zi-Z2), as well as the delivering groups and the pro- delivering groups, in the oligomer described herein, can be protected by a protecting group. The protecting groups are selected chemical compatible with the oligomerization process and the binding process to the biologically active moiety that follows. The protecting group is therefore selected such that it provides a selective stability to the protected group during or subsequent to the various synthetic and/or enzymatic processes undertaken on route to the final oligomer and may be further selected by the conditions required for its removal. Such conditions should not affect other desirable moieties that are present within the oligomer. The term "protecting group" as used herein refers to a group that when attached to a reactive group in a molecule, selectively masks, reduces or prevents the reactivity of the reactive group. Examples of protecting groups can be found in Green et al. , "Protective Groups in Organic Chemistry", (Wiley, 2.sup.nd ed. 1991) and Harrison et al. , "Compendium of Synthetic Organic Methods", Vols. 1-8 (John Wiley and Sons, 1971. In one embodiment the protecting group is dimethoxytrityl (DMT).
[00227] In one embodiment, the X(A-Y)m of Formula I, I(a-c), II, and/or Il(a-d) is represented by the structure of Formula XXIV:
Figure imgf000111_0001
wherein Y is as defined hereinabove; and n is an integer between 0 and 5.
[00228] In one embodiment, the precursor of the F-X(A-Y)m building block of oligomer of Formula I, I(a-c), II, and/or Il(a-d) wherein F is a phosphate is represented by the structure of Compound XXIVa:
Figure imgf000111_0002
Compound XXIVa;
wherein Y is as defined hereinabove; and n is an integer between 0 and 5.
[00229] In one embodiment, the precursor of the F-X(A-Y)m building block of oligomer of Formula I, I(a-c), II, and/or Il(a-d) when F is a phosphate is represented by the structure of Compound XXIVb:
Figure imgf000112_0001
Compound XXIVb
wherein Q is -NHC(0)CF3 and DMT refers to dimethoxytrityl; and n is an integer between 1 and 5. By incorporating one or more delivering groups (denotes herein as Qi-Qn , Q moiety will be converted to Y by several chemical steps as it is described in the Examples.) In another embodiment Q is :
Figure imgf000112_0002
[00230] The oligomeric compounds conjugates and complexes I, I(a-c), II, Il(a-d), III, III(a- r), IV, IV(a-o) V, V(a-c) and/or VI described herein can efficiently serve as a delivery system for delivering desired moieties to desired bodily targets, upon conjugating or complexing thereto such a desired moiety.
[00231] In one embodiment, the oligomeric conjugate of Formula II, Il(a-c), IV and/or IV(a- n) comprises at least one biologically active moiety T1-T4. According to still further features in the described preferred embodiments the biologically active moiety is a therapeutically active agent, a drug, a labeling moiety, or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the therapeutically active agent is an oligonucleotide, a nucleic acid construct, an antisense, a plasmid, a polynucleotide, an amino acid, a peptide, a polypeptide, a hormone, a steroid, an antibody, an antigen, a radioisotope, a chemotherapeutic agent, a toxin, an antiinflammatory agent, a growth factor or any combination thereof. In another embodiment, the labeling moiety is a fluorescent moiety, a radiolabeled moiety, a phosphorescent moiety, a heavy metal cluster moiety or any combination thereof. [00232] In one embodiment E, the third linking group, as defined hereinabove, binds to a reactive group (denoted herein as '¾ and/or Z2") capable of binding a biologically active moiety being attached thereto, or derivative thereof (denoted herein as '¾' and/or Z2'". In another embodiment, Ti, T2, T3 and/or T4 binds to one of Li-Ln, Lq or one of "F".
[00233] In one embodiment, the conjugate of Formula II, 11(a), 11(c), 11(d), IV and/or IV(a-n) and the oligomer compound of Formula I, I(a-d), III and/or Ill(a-r) comprise the same backbone respectively, wherein the conjugate of Formula II, 11(a), 11(c), 11(d), IV and/or IV(a-n) is formed upon conjugating the oligomeric compound of Formula I, I(a-d), III and/or Ill(a-r), via the Zi and/or Z2 reactive groups with one or more biologically active moieties, as is detailed hereinbelow. Following such a conjugation, Ti and T2 biologically active moieties in general Formula II, 11(a), 11(c), 11(d), IV and/or IV(a-n)above, are attached through reactive groups derivatives, Zi' and/or Z2', to the delivery system. It is to be understood that when either one of Ti-T2 is absent in formula II, 11(a), 11(c), 11(d), IV and/or IV(a-n), it is replaced with a hydrogen atom.
[00234] In one embodiment, the reactive group (e.g., Zi) in the delivery system, oligomer compound of Formula I, I(a-c), III and/or Ill(a-r) is an epoxide, which is reacted with a drug having an amine functional group and a conjugate -CH(OH)-CH2-NH-drug moiety is formed.
[00235] The nature of the reactive groups can be determined, based on the functional group of the biologically active moiety which is attached to the oligomer.
[00236] Biologically active moieties that can be beneficially delivered into various bodily targets by utilizing the delivery system described herein include, for example, therapeutically active agents, labeling agents (moieties) and combinations thereof, that is, labeled therapeutically active agents.
[00237] The term "biologically active moiety" as used herein describes a molecule, compound, complex, adduct and composite which has a biological function and/or exerts one or more pharmaceutical activities, either in vivo or in vitro, and is used to prevent, treat, diagnose or follow a medical condition of any sort at any stage and in any subject.
[00238] The term "therapeutically active agent" as used herein describes a molecule, compound, complex, adduct and composite, which exerts one or more pharmaceutical activities, and is used to prevent, ameliorate or treat a medical condition.
[00239] Representative examples of therapeutically active agents that can be beneficially incorporated in the delivery system described herein include, without limitation agonists, amino acids, antagonists, nucleic acid, protected nucleic acids, DNA, RNA, modified DNA, modified RNA, siRNA, anti histamines, antibiotics, antigens, antidepressants, antihypertensive agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antioxidants, anti-proliferative agents, antisense, anti-viral agents, chemotherapeutic agents, co-factors, fatty acids, growth factors, haptens, hormones, inhibitors, ligands, oligonucleotides, labeled oligonucleotides, nucleic acid constructs peptides, polypeptides, polysaccharides, radioisotopes, steroids, toxins, vitamins and radioisotopes and any combination thereof.Non-limiting examples of chemotherapeutic agents include amino containing chemotherapeutic agents such as daunorubicin, doxorubicin, N-(5,5-diacetoxypentyl)doxorubicin, anthracycline, mitomycin C, mitomycin A, 9-amino camptothecin, aminopertin, antinomycin, N8-acetyl spermidine, 1- (2-chloroethyl)- 1 ,2-dimethanesulfonyl hydrazine, bleomycin, tallysomucin, and derivatives thereof; hydroxy containing chemotherapeutic agents such as etoposide, camptothecin, irinotecaan, topotecan, 9-amino camptothecin, paclitaxel, docetaxel, esperamycin, 1 ,8- dihydroxy-bicyclo[7.3.1 ]trideca-4-ene-2,6-diyne-l 3-one, anguidine, morpholino- doxorubicin, vincristine and vinblastine, and derivatives thereof, sulfhydril containing chemotherapeutic agents and carboxyl containing chemotherapeutic agents, as well as platinum-containing agents such as cisplatin.
[00240] Examples of radio-isotopes include cytotoxic radio-isotopes such as β radiation emitters, γ emitters and a-radiation emitting materials. Examples of β radiation emitters which are useful as cytotoxic agents, include isotopes such as scandium-46, scandium-47, scandium-48, copper-67, gallium-72, gallium-73, yttrium-90, ruthenium- 97, palladium- 100, rhodium-101, palladium- 109, samarium-153, rhenium-186, rhenium-188, rhenium-189, gold-198, radium-212 and lead-212. The most useful γ emitters are iodine-131 and indium- m 114. Other radio-isotope useful with the invention include a-radiation emitting materials such as bismuth-212, bismuth-213, and At-211 as well as positron emitters such as gallium- 68 and zirconium-89.
[00241] Examples of enzymatically active toxins and fragments thereof which can be used as cytotoxic agents include diphtheria A chain toxin, non-binding active fragments of diphtheria toxin, exotoxin A chain (from Pseudomonas aeruginosa), shiga toxin, verotoxin, ricin A chain, abrin A chain toxin, modeccin A chain toxin, a-sarcin toxin, Abrus precatorius toxin, amanitin, pokeweed antiviral protein, Aleurites fordii proteins, dianthin proteins, Phytolaca americana proteins (PAPI, PAPII, and PAP-S), momordica charantia inhibitor, curcin, crotin, sapaonaria officinalis inhibitor, gelonin, mitogellin, restrictocin, phenomycin, enomycin, and the tricothecenes.
[00242] Non-limiting examples of antibiotics include octopirox, erythromycin, zinc, tetracyclin, triclosan, azelaic acid and its derivatives, phenoxy ethanol and phenoxy proponol, ethylacetate, clindamycin and meclocycline; sebostats such as flavinoids; alpha and beta hydroxy acids.Non-limiting examples of non-steroidal anti- inflammatory agents include oxicams, such as piroxicam, isoxicam, tenoxicam, sudoxicam, and CP- 14,304; salicylates, such as aspirin, disalcid, benorylate, trilisate, safapryn, solprin, diflunisal, and fendosal; acetic acid derivatives, such as diclofenac, fenclofenac, indomethacin, sulindac, tolmetin, isoxepac, furofenac, tiopinac, zidometacin, acematacin, fentiazac, zomepirac, clindanac, oxepinac, felbinac, and ketorolac; fenamates, such as mefenamic, meclofenamic, flufenamic, niflumic, and tolfenamic acids; propionic acid derivatives, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, benoxaprofen, flurbiprofen, ketoprofen, fenoprofen, fenbufen, indopropfen, pirprofen, carprofen, oxaprozin, pranoprofen, miroprofen, tioxaprofen, suprofen, alminoprofen, and tiaprofenic; pyrazoles, such as phenylbutazone, oxyphenbutazone, feprazone, azapropazone, and trimethazone.
[00243] Non-limiting examples of steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs include, without limitation, corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone, hydroxyltriamcmolone, alpha-methyl dexamethasone, dexamethasone-phosphate, beclomethasone dipropionates, clobetasol valerate, desonide, desoxymethasone, desoxycorticosterone acetate, dexamethasone, dichlorisone, diflorasone diacetate, diflucortolone valerate, fluadrenolone, fluclorolone acetonide, fludrocortisone, flumethasone pivalate, fluosinolone acetonide, fiuocinonide, flucortine butylesters, fluocortolone, fluprednidene (fluprednylidene) acetate, flurandrenolone, halcinonide, hydrocortisone acetate, hydrocortisone butyrate, methylprednisolone, triamcinolone acetonide, cortisone, cortodoxone, fiucetonide, fludrocortisone, difluorosone diacetate, fluradrenolone, fludrocortisone, diflurosone diacetate, fluradrenolone acetonide, medrysone, amcinafel, amcinafide, betamethasone and the balance of its esters, chloroprednisone, chlorprednisone acetate, clocortelone, clescinolone, dichlorisone, diflurprednate, flucloronide, fiunisolide, fluoromethalone, fluperolone, fluprednisolone, hydrocortisone valerate, hydrocortisone cyclopentylpropionate, hydrocortamate, meprednisone, paramethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, beclomethasone dipropionate, triamcinolone, and mixtures thereof. [00244] Non-limiting examples of anti-oxidants include ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and its salts, ascorbyl esters of fatty acids, ascorbic acid derivatives (e.g., magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl sorbate), tocopherol (vitamin E), tocopherol sorbate, tocopherol acetate, other esters of tocopherol, butylated hydroxy benzoic acids and their salts, 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic acid (commercially available under the trade name TroloxR), gallic acid and its alkyl esters, especially propyl gallate, uric acid and its salts and alkyl esters, sorbic acid and its salts, lipoic acid, amines (e.g., Ν,Ν-diethylhydroxylamine, amino-guanidine), sulfhydryl compounds (e.g., glutathione), dihydroxy fumaric acid and its salts, lycine pidolate, arginine pilolate, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, bioflavonoids, curcumin, lysine, methionine, proline, superoxide dismutase, silymarin, tea extracts, grape skin/seed extracts, melanin, and rosemary extracts.
[00245] Non-limiting examples of vitamins include vitamin A and its analogs and derivatives: retinol, retinal, retinyl palmitate, retinoic acid, tretinoin, iso-tretinoin (known collectively as retinoids), vitamin E (tocopherol and its derivatives), vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid and its esters and other derivatives), vitamin B3 (niacinamide and its derivatives), alpha hydroxy acids (such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, citric acid, etc.) and beta hydroxy acids (such as salicylic acid and the like).
[00246] Non-limiting examples of hormones include androgenic compounds and progestin compounds such as methyltestosterone, androsterone, androsterone acetate, androsterone propionate, androsterone benzoate, androsteronediol, androsteronediol-3-acetate, androsteronediol-17-acetate, androsteronediol 3-17-diacetate, androsteronediol- 17-benzoate, androsteronedione, androstenedione, androstenediol, dehydroepiandrosterone, sodium dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, dromostanolone, dromostanolone propionate, ethylestrenol, fluoxymesterone, nandrolone phenpropionate, nandrolone decanoate, nandrolone furylpropionate, nandrolone cyclohexane-propionate, nandrolone benzoate, nandrolone cyclohexanecarboxylate, androsteronediol-3-acetate-l -7 -benzoate, oxandrolone, oxymetholone, stanozolol, testosterone, testosterone decanoate, 4-dihydrotestosterone, 5a- dihydrotestosterone, testolactone, 17a-methyl-19-nortestosterone and pharmaceutically acceptable esters and salts thereof, and combinations of any of the foregoing, desogestrel, dydrogesterone, ethynodiol diacetate, medroxyprogesterone, levonorgestrel, medroxyprogesterone acetate, hydroxyprogesterone caproate, norethindrone, norethindrone acetate, norethynodrel, allylestrenol, 19-nortestosterone, lynoestrenol, quingestanol acetate, medrogestone, norgestrienone, dimethisterone, ethisterone, cyproterone acetate, chlormadinone acetate, megestrol acetate, norgestimate, norgestrel, desogrestrel, trimegestone, gestodene, nomegestrol acetate, progesterone, 5a-pregnan-3p,20a-diol sulfate, 5a-pregnan-3p,20p-diol sulfate, 5a-pregnan-3P-ol-20-one, 16,5ot-pregnen-3P-ol- 20-one, 4-pregnen-20P-ol-3-one-20-sulfate, acetoxypregnenolone, anagestone acetate, cyproterone, dihydrogesterone, flurogestone acetate, gestadene, hydroxyprogesterone acetate, hydroxymethylprogesterone, hydroxymethyl progesterone acetate, 3- ketodesogestrel, megestrol, melengestrol acetate, norethisterone and mixtures thereof.
[00247] Ligands, inhibitors, agonists, antagonists, co-factors and the like can be selected according to a specific indication.
[00248] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the therapeutically active agent is a genetic material, namely, a nucleic acid agent, including oligonucleotides, polynucleotides (nucleic acids), antisense and antisense-producing oligonucleotides as these are defined herein, chromosomes and nucleic acid constructs such as plasmids. Such genetic substances are collectively referred to herein as nucleic acid agents or oligonucleotides.
[00249] The term "plasmid" refers to a circular, double- stranded unit of DNA that replicates within a cell independently of the chromosomal DNA. Plasmids are most often found in bacteria and are used in recombinant DNA research to transfer genes between cells, used as a vector for gene insertion or genetic engineering uses. Plasmids are often the site of genes that encode for resistance to antibiotics.
[00250] The term "chromosome" as used herein describes small bodies in the nucleus of a cell that carry the chemical "instructions" for reproduction of the cell and consist of double- stranded DNA wrapped in coils around a core of proteins. Each species of plant or animal has a characteristic number of chromosomes (46 in humans).
[00251] The term "oligonucleotide" refers to a single stranded or double stranded oligomer or polymer of ribonucleic acid (RNA) or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or mimetics thereof. This term includes oligonucleotides composed of naturally-occurring bases, sugars and covalent internucleoside linkages (e.g., backbone) as well as oligonucleotides having non- naturally-occurring portions which function similarly. The term includes modified RNA or modified DNA. In another embodiment the modified RNA and/or DNA include protected bases. In another embodiment, the RNA is small interfering RNA (siRNA). [00252] As used herein the term "an isolated polynucleotide" refers to a nucleic acid sequences which is isolated and provided in the form of an RNA sequence, a complementary polynucleotide sequence (cDNA), a genomic polynucleotide sequence and/or a composite polynucleotide sequences (e.g., a combination of the above).
[00253] As used herein the term "complementary polynucleotide sequence" refers to a sequence, which results from reverse transcription of messenger RNA using a reverse transcriptase or any other RNA dependent DNA polymerase. Such a sequence can be subsequently amplified in vivo or in vitro using a DNA dependent DNA polymerase.
[00254] As used herein the term "genomic polynucleotide sequence" refers to a sequence derived (isolated) from a chromosome and thus it represents a contiguous portion of a chromosome.
[00255] As used herein the term "composite polynucleotide sequence" refers to a sequence, which is at least partially complementary and at least partially genomic. A composite sequence can include some exonal sequences required to encode the polypeptide of the present invention, as well as some intronic sequences interposing there between. The intronic sequences can be of any source, including of other genes, and typically will include conserved splicing signal sequences. Such intronic sequences may further include cis acting expression regulatory elements.
[00256] Alternatively, oligonucleotides may include small interfering duplex oligonucleotides [i.e., small interfering RNA (siRNA)], which direct sequence specific degradation of mRNA through the previously described mechanism of RNA interference (RNAi) [Hutvagner and Zamore (2002) Curr. Opin. Genetics and Development 12:225- 232].
[00257] As used herein, the phrase "duplex oligonucleotide" refers to an oligonucleotide structure or mimetics thereof, which is formed by either a single self-complementary nucleic acid strand or by at least two complementary nucleic acid strands. The "duplex oligonucleotide" of the present invention can be composed of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), a DNA-RNA hybrid, single- stranded RNA (ssRNA), isolated RNA (i.e., partially purified RNA, essentially pure RNA), synthetic RNA and recombinantly produced RNA.
[00258] A small interfering duplex oligonucleotide can be an oligoribonucleotide composed mainly of ribonucleic acids.
[00259] Instructions for generation of duplex oligonucleotides capable of mediating RNA interference are provided in www . anibion. com. [00260] Nucleic acid constructs are substances that enable the cellular expression of polynucleotides and typically include a polynucleotide or an oligonucleotide and at least one cis acting regulatory element. As used herein, the phrase "cis acting regulatory element" refers to a polynucleotide sequence, preferably a promoter, which binds a trans acting regulator and regulates the transcription of a coding sequence located downstream thereto.
[00261] Examples of cell type-specific and/or tissue-specific promoters include promoters such as albumin that is liver specific [Pinkert et al., (1987) Genes Dev. 1 :268-277], lymphoid specific promoters [Calame et al., (1988) Adv. Immunol. 43:235-275]; in particular promoters of T-cell receptors [Winoto et al., (1989) EMBO J. 8:729-733] and immunoglobulins; [Banerji et al. (1983) Cell 33729-740], neuron-specific promoters such as the neurofilament promoter [Byrne et al. (1989) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 86:5473-5477], pancreas-specific promoters [Edlunch et al. (1985) Science 230:912-916] or mammary gland-specific promoters such as the milk whey promoter (U.S. Pat. No. 4,873,316 and European Application Publication No. 264,166). The nucleic acid construct can further include an enhancer, which can be adjacent or distant to the promoter sequence and can function in up regulating the transcription therefrom.
[00262] The nucleic acid construct can further include an appropriate selectable marker and/or an origin of replication. Preferably, the nucleic acid construct utilized is a shuttle vector, which can propagate both in E. coli (wherein the construct comprises an appropriate selectable marker and origin of replication) and be compatible for propagation in cells, or integration in a gene and a tissue of choice. The construct according to the present invention can be, for example, a plasmid, a bacmid, a phagemid, a cosmid, a phage, a virus or an artificial chromosome.
[00263] Examples of suitable constructs include, but are not limited to pcDNA3, pcDNA3.1 (+/-), pGL3, PzeoSV2 (+/-), pDisplay, pEF/myc/cyto, pCMV/myc/cyto each of which is commercially available from Invitrogen Co. (www.invitrogen.com). Examples of retroviral vector and packaging systems are those sold by Clontech, San Diego, Calif., including Retro-X vectors pLNCX and pLXSN, which permit cloning into multiple cloning sites and the trasgene is transcribed from CMV promoter. Vectors derived from Mo-MuLV are also included such as pBabe, where the transgene will be transcribed from the 5'LTR promoter.
[00264] The term "antisense" as used in the context of the present invention, is of or relating to a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to a sequence of messenger RNA. When antisense DNA or RNA is added to a cell, it binds to a specific messenger RNA molecule and inactivates it thus can be a useful tool for gene therapy.
[00265] Antisenses can also include antisense molecules, which are chimeric molecules.
"Chimeric antisense molecules", are oligonucleotides, which contain two or more chemically distinct regions, each made up of at least one nucleotide. These oligonucleotides typically contain at least one region wherein the oligonucleotide is modified so as to confer upon the oligonucleotide increased resistance to nuclease degradation, increased cellular uptake, and/or increased binding affinity for the target polynucleotide. An additional region of the oligonucleotide may serve as a substrate for enzymes capable of cleaving RNA:DNA or RNA:RNA hybrids. An example for such include RNase H, which is a cellular endonuclease which cleaves the RNA strand of an RNA:DNA duplex. Activation of RNase H, therefore, results in cleavage of the RNA target, thereby greatly enhancing the efficiency of oligonucleotide inhibition of gene expression. Consequently, comparable results can often be obtained with shorter oligonucleotides when chimeric oligonucleotides are used, compared to phosphorothioate deoxyoligo nucleotides hybridizing to the same target region. Cleavage of the RNA target can be routinely detected by gel electrophoresis and, if necessary, associated nucleic acid hybridization techniques known in the art.
[00266] Chimeric antisense molecules may be formed as composite structures of two or more oligonucleotides, modified oligonucleotides, as described above. Representative U.S. patents that teach the preparation of such hybrid structures include, but are not limited to, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,013,830; 5,149,797;, each of which is herein fully incorporated by reference.
[00267] The incorporation of the genetic therapeutically active agents described above in the delivery systems according to the present invention is highly beneficial since (i) as is discussed in detail hereinabove, such agents may be beneficially used to treat medical conditions by interfering with the condition cause rather than symptoms; and (ii) the use of such agents in in vivo applications is limited by their poor resistance to biological environment. Thus, by incorporating such agents in the delivery systems described herein, efficient and rapid delivery thereof into cells and cell nuclei is achieved, thus overcoming the limitations associated with rapid elimination thereof.
[00268] Other preferable therapeutically active agents that can be efficiently used as biologically active moieties delivered by the delivery system according to the present invention include amino acids peptides, and polypeptides (proteins). [00269] As used herein, the term "labeling moiety" refers to a detectable moiety, a tag or a probe which can be used in the diagnosis and following of medical conditions both in vitro and in vivo, and includes, for example, chromophores, phosphorescent and fluorescent compounds, heavy metal clusters, radioactive labeling (radiolabeled) compounds, as well as any other known detectable moieties.
[00270] As used herein, the term "chromophore" refers to a chemical moiety that, when attached to another molecule, renders the latter colored and thus visible when various spectrophotometric measurements are applied.
[00271] The term "fluorescent compound" refers to a compound that emits light at a specific wavelength during exposure to radiation from an external source.
[00272] The term "phosphorescent compound " refers to a compound emitting light without appreciable heat or external excitation as by slow oxidation of phosphorous.
[00273] A heavy metal cluster can be for example a cluster of gold atoms used, for example, for labeling in electron microscopy techniques.
[00274] Radio-labeled compounds can be almost any compound into which a radioactive isotope is incorporated. A radioactive isotope is an element which is an a-radiation emitters, a β-radiation emitters or a γ-radiation emitters.
[00275] An example of a therapeutically active agent which can also serve as a labeling moiety is a radio-labeled oligonucleotide into which, for example, an isotope of phosphorous is incorporated. Another example of a therapeutically active agent which can also serve as a labeling moiety is an oligonucleotide to which a chromophore, a fluorescent compound or a fluorescence compound is attached. An exemplary chromophore is
Fluorescein.
[00276] Any of the biologically active moieties used in the context of the present invention can be incorporated into or onto a variety of carriers such as, but not limited to, liposomes, nanoparticles, microparticles and polymers, which are attached to the delivery moiety.
[00277] Liposomes are artificial microscopic vesicles consisting of an aqueous core enclosed in one or more phospholipid layers, used to convey vaccines, drugs, enzymes, or other substances to target cells or organs.
[00278] A nanoparticle or a microparticle is a microscopic particle whose size is measured in nanometers or micrometers which can be used in biomedical applications acting as drug carriers or imaging agents. [00279] While, as is shown in general Formula I, I(a-c), II, Il(a-d), III, Ill(a-r), IV and/or IV(a-o), the delivery system have up to two reactive groups to which the biologically active moiety is attached, the conjugates described herein comprise, in one embodiment, two biologically active moieties. In another embodiment, the conjugate of Formula 11(a), 11(c), IV or IV(a-o) comprise one biologically active moiety. In another embodiment, the conjugate of Formula 11(a), 11(c), IV or IV(a-o) comprise two biologically active moieties. In another embodiment, the conjugate of Formula II or 11(b) comprise four biologically active moieties. In another embodiment, the conjugate of Formula II or 11(b) comprise three biologically active moieties. The biologically active (T1-T4) moieties can be the same (identical), similar (of the same family of substances) or different. In one embodiment, Ti is a drug. In another embodiment Ti is a drug, T2 is a fluorecent tag, and COMi, COM2, T3 and T4 are nothing. In another embodiment, Ti, T2, T3 or T4 is a combination of a drug and a fluorescent tag. In another embodiment, both Ti and T2 of the conjugate of Formula 11(a), 11(c), 11(d) IV or IV(a-o) is a fluorescent tag. In another embodiment, both Ti and T2 of the conjugate of Formula 11(a), 11(c), 11(d), IV or IV(a-o) is a dye. In another embodiment, both Ti and T2 of the conjugate of Formula 11(a), 11(c), 11(d), IV or IV(a-o) is Fluorecein.
[00280] Thus, for example, the biologically active moieties can include a therapeutically active agent and a labeling moiety, which would enable detection of the active agents in the body.
[00281] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the biologically active moieties conjugated to the oligomeric compounds are fluorescent tags and the biologically active substances complexed to the delivery moiety by electrostatic interactions are oligonucleotides. In a nother embodiment, the oligonucleotides are RNA, DNA or combination thereof.
[00282] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the biologically active moieties conjugated to the delivery moiety are oligonucleotides.
[00283] Such conjugates can be formed by designing a delivery moiety to which the 5' end and/or the 3' end of an oligonucleotide can be attached.
[00284] As is exemplified in the Examples section that follows, such delivery moieties have been designed and successfully used for providing such conjugates, by appropriately selecting the building blocks, the reactive groups and the protecting groups used for constructing such a conjugate by convenient solid phase syntheses and/or enzymatic syntheses. [00285] In one embodiment, a conjugate of Formula II and/or Il(a-d) is presented by the structure of Compound 23:
Figure imgf000123_0001
[00286] In one embodiment, a conjugate of Formula II or 11(b) is presented by the structure of Com ound 42:
Figure imgf000123_0002
AUCGGACCUGCAUGUACGGAGAU (SEQ ID No: 3)
UAGCCUGGACGUACAUGCCUCUA (SEQ ID No: 4) [00287] A conjugate according to this embodiment of the present invention can be beneficially utilized for delivering various oligonucleotides, including plasmids, nucleic acid constructs, antisenses and nucleic acids, as described hereinabove, into cells.
[00288] The conjugates described herein, by containing a biologically active moiety, can therefore be efficiently used for delivering various biologically active moieties into a desired bodily site. These conjugates are particularly useful for delivering various biologically active moieties to cells.
Methods of delivering biologically active moiety into the cell
[00289] Hence, according to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of delivering a biologically active moiety to a target. In another embodiment the target is a cell. In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is an oligonucleotide. The method is effected by contacting cells with an oligomer, a conjugate or a complex as described hereinabove, and preferably with complexes of conjugates and oligonucleotides and/or nucleic acid agents, as described hereinabove.
[00290] According to another embodiment, there is provided a method of delivering an oligonucleotide to a cell, said method comprises contacting a complex of an oligomer or a conjugate according to the invention and an oligonucleotide, with the cell, thereby delivering said oligonucleotide to said cell. In another embodiment, the oligonucleotide is RNA. In another embodiment, the oligonucleotide is DNA. In another embodiment, the oligonucleotide is a combination of RNA and DNA. In another embodiment, the cell is a cancerous cell.
[00291] According to another embodiment, there is provided a method of treating cancer, comprising contacting a complex of an oligomer or a conjugate according to the invention and an oligonucleotide, with a cancer cell, thereby treating cancer.
[00292] Contacting the cells with the conjugate and/or complex can be effected either in-vivo or ex-vivo. When performed ex-vivo, the cells can be contacted with the conjugate and/or complex by incubating the cells with a solution containing the conjugate and/or complex and a buffer, at a temperature that ranges from 4 °C to 37 °C
[00293] In a preferred embodiment, the cell can be an animal cell that is maintained in tissue culture such as cell lines that are immortalized or transformed. These include a number of cell lines that can be obtained from American Type Culture Collection (Bethesda) such as, but not limited to: 3T3 (mouse fibroblast) cells, Rati (rat fibroblast) cells, CHO (Chinese hamster ovary) cells, CV-1 (monkey kidney) cells, COS (monkey kidney) cells, 293 (human embryonic kidney) cells, HeLa (human cervical carcinoma) cells, HepG2 (human hepatocytes) cells, Sf9 (insect ovarian epithelial) cells and the like.
[00294] In another preferred embodiment, the cell can be a primary or secondary cell which means that the cell has been maintained in culture for a relatively short time after being obtained from an animal. These include, but are not limited to, primary liver cells and primary muscle cells and the like. The cells within the tissue are separated by mincing and digestion with enzymes such as trypsin or collagenases which destroy the extracellular matrix. Tissues consist of several different cell types and purification methods such as gradient centrifugation or antibody sorting can be used to obtain purified amounts of the preferred cell type. For example, primary myoblasts are separated from contaminating fibroblasts using Percoll (Sigma) gradient centrifugation.
[00295] In another preferred embodiment, the cell can be an animal cell that is within the tissue in situ or in vivo meaning that the cell has not been removed from the tissue or the animal. When performed in-vivo, contacting the cells with the conjugate can be effected by administering the compound to a subject in need thereof.
[00296] The oligomers/conjugates and/or complexes described herein can be administered or otherwise utilized according to the various aspects of the present inventions either per se or as a part of a pharmaceutical composition.
[00297] According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of delivering a biologically active moiety to a cell, said method comprises attaching at least one biologically active moiety to an oligomer, said oligomer comprises at least two backbone residues to which are attached at least two delivering groups which enable the transport of the oligomer to a desired bodily site; at least one linking group linking between the backbone residues; and phosphate moieties connecting between the linking groups and the backbone residues; said method is effected by contacting cells with said oligomer.
[00298] According to another embodiment, there is provided a use of an oligomer/conjugate and/or a complex according to the present invention for delivering a biologically active moiety into a cell. In another embodiment, the biologically active moiety is electrostatically bound to the oligomer and/or conjugate, thereby forming a complex with said oligomer and/or conjugate. In another embodiment, the cell is a cancer cell.
[00299] According to another embodiment, there is provided a use of an oligomer/conjugate and/or a complex according to the present invention for preparation of a medicament for treating cancer. [00300] According to another embodiment, there is provided a use of a conjugate according to the present invention for diagnosing a condition, comprising contacting a conjugate according to the present invention with a cell, thereby delivering the labeling moiety of the conjugate to the cell and diagnosing the condition.
Pharmaceutical composition
[00301] Thus, according to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a pharmaceutical composition, which comprises the oligomer, conjugate or complex, as described herein, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
[00302] As used herein a "pharmaceutical composition" refers to a preparation of one or more of the oligomers, conjugates and/or complexes described herein, with other chemical components such as pharmaceutically acceptable and suitable carriers and excipients. The purpose of a pharmaceutical composition is to facilitate administration of a compound to an organism.
[00303] Hereinafter, the term "pharmaceutically acceptable carrier" refers to a carrier or a diluent that does not cause significant irritation to an organism and does not abrogate the biological activity and properties of the administered compound. Examples, without limitations, of carriers are: propylene glycol, saline, emulsions and mixtures of organic solvents with water, as well as solid (e.g., powdered) and gaseous carriers.
[00304] Herein the term "excipient" refers to an inert substance added to a pharmaceutical composition to further facilitate administration of a compound. Examples, without limitation, of excipients include calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, various sugars and types of starch, cellulose derivatives, gelatin, vegetable oils and polyethylene glycols.
[00305] Techniques for formulation and administration of drugs may be found in "Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences" Mack Publishing Co., Easton, PA, latest edition, which is incorporated herein by reference.
[00306] In one embodiment, pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be manufactured by processes well known in the art, e.g., by means of conventional mixing, dissolving, granulating, dragee-making, levigating, emulsifying, encapsulating, entrapping or lyophilizing processes.
[00307] Pharmaceutical compositions for use in accordance with the present invention thus may be formulated in conventional manner using one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers comprising excipients and auxiliaries, which facilitate processing of the oligomers, conjugates or complexes into preparations which, can be used pharmaceutically. Proper formulation is dependent upon the route of administration chosen.
[00308] For injection, the oligomers, conjugates or complexes described herein may be formulated in aqueous solutions, preferably in physiologically compatible buffers such as Hank's solution, Ringer's solution, or physiological saline buffer with or without organic solvents such as propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol.
[00309] For transmucosal administration, penetrants are used in the formulation. Such penetrants are generally known in the art.
[00310] For oral administration, the oligomers, conjugates or complexes described herein can be formulated readily by combining the oligomers, conjugates or complexes with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers well known in the art. Such carriers enable the oligomers, conjugates or complexes of the invention to be formulated as tablets, pills, dragees, capsules, liquids, gels, syrups, slurries, suspensions, and the like, for oral ingestion by a patient. Pharmacological preparations for oral use can be made using a solid excipient, optionally grinding the resulting mixture, and processing the mixture of granules, after adding suitable auxiliaries if desired, to obtain tablets or dragee cores. Suitable excipients are, in particular, fillers such as sugars, including lactose, sucrose, mannitol, or sorbitol; cellulose preparations such as, for example, maize starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, gelatin, gum tragacanth, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl-cellulose, sodium carbomethylcellulose; and/or physiologically acceptable polymers such as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). If desired, disintegrating agents may be added, such as cross- linked polyvinyl pyrrolidone, agar, or alginic acid or a salt thereof such as sodium alginate.
[00311] Dragee cores are provided with suitable coatings. For this purpose, concentrated sugar solutions may be used which may optionally contain gum arabic, talc, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, carbopol gel, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, lacquer solutions and suitable organic solvents or solvent mixtures. Dyestuffs or pigments may be added to the tablets or dragee coatings for identification or to characterize different combinations of active doses of the oligomers, conjugates or complexes.
[00312] Pharmaceutical compositions, which can be used orally, include push- fit capsules made of gelatin as well as soft, sealed capsules made of gelatin and a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol. The push-fit capsules may contain the active ingredients in admixture with filler such as lactose, binders such as starches, lubricants such as talc or magnesium stearate and, optionally, stabilizers. In soft capsules, the oligomers, conjugates or complexes may be dissolved or suspended in suitable liquids, such as fatty oils, liquid paraffin, or liquid polyethylene glycols. In addition, stabilizers may be added. All formulations for oral administration should be in dosages suitable for the chosen route of administration.
[00313] For buccal administration, the compositions may take the form of tablets or lozenges formulated in conventional manner.
[00314] The oligomers, conjugates or complexes described herein may be formulated for parenteral administration, e.g., by bolus injection or continuous infusion. Formulations for injection may be presented in unit dosage form, e.g., in ampoules or in multidose containers with optionally, an added preservative. The compositions may be suspensions, solutions or emulsions in oily or aqueous vehicles, and may contain formulatory agents such as suspending, stabilizing and/or dispersing agents.
[00315] Pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral administration include aqueous solutions of the oligomers, conjugates or complexes preparation in water-soluble form. Additionally, suspensions of the oligomers, conjugates or complexes may be prepared as appropriate oily injection suspensions and emulsions (e.g., water-in-oil, oil-in-water or water-in-oil in oil emulsions). Suitable lipophilic solvents or vehicles include fatty oils such as sesame oil, or synthetic fatty acids esters such as ethyl oleate, triglycerides or liposomes. Aqueous injection suspensions may contain substances, which increase the viscosity of the suspension, such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sorbitol or dextran. Optionally, the suspension may also contain suitable stabilizers or agents, which increase the solubility of the oligomers, conjugates or complexes to allow for the preparation of highly concentrated solutions.
[00316] Alternatively, the oligomers, conjugates or complexes may be in powder form for constitution with a suitable vehicle, e.g., sterile, pyrogen-free water, before use.
[00317] The oligomers, conjugates or complexes described herein may also be formulated in rectal compositions such as suppositories or retention enemas, using, e.g., conventional suppository bases such as cocoa butter or other glycerides.
[00318] The pharmaceutical compositions herein described may also comprise suitable solid of gel phase carriers or excipients. Examples of such carriers or excipients include, but are not limited to, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, various sugars, starches, cellulose derivatives, gelatin and polymers such as polyethylene glycols. [00319] Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for use in context of the present invention include compositions wherein the active ingredients are contained in an amount effective to achieve the intended purpose. More specifically, a therapeutically effective amount means an amount of oligomers, conjugates or complexes effective to prevent, alleviate or ameliorate symptoms of disease or prolong the survival of the subject being treated.
[00320] Determination of a therapeutically effective amount is well within the capability of those skilled in the art, especially in light of the detailed disclosure provided herein.
[00321] For any oligomers, conjugates or complexes used in the context of the invention, the therapeutically effective amount or dose can be estimated initially from activity assays in animals. For example, a dose can be formulated in animal models to achieve a circulating concentration range that includes the IC50 as determined by activity assays. Such information can be used to more accurately determine useful doses in humans.
[00322] Toxicity and therapeutic efficacy of the oligomers, conjugates or complexes described herein can be determined by standard pharmaceutical procedures in experimental animals, e.g., by determining the EC50, the IC50 and the LD50 (lethal dose causing death in 50 % of the tested animals) for a subject conjugates. The data obtained from these activity assays and animal studies can be used in formulating a range of dosage for use in human.
[00323] The dosage may vary depending upon the dosage form employed and the route of administration utilized. The exact formulation, route of administration and dosage can be chosen by the individual physician in view of the patient's condition. (See e.g., Fingl et al., 1975, in "The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics", Ch. 1 p. l).
[00324] Dosage amount and interval may be adjusted individually to provide plasma levels of the active moiety which are sufficient to maintain the desired effects, termed the minimal effective concentration (MEC). The MEC will vary for each preparation, but can be estimated from in vitro data; e.g., the concentration necessary to achieve 50-90 % vasorelaxation of contracted arteries. Dosages necessary to achieve the MEC will depend on individual characteristics and route of administration. HPLC assays or bioassays can be used to determine plasma concentrations.
[00325] Dosage intervals can also be determined using the MEC value. Preparations should be administered using a regimen, which maintains plasma levels above the MEC for 10-90 % of the time, preferable between 30-90 % and most preferably 50-90 %. [00326] The amount of a composition to be administered will, of course, be dependent on the subject being treated, the severity of the affliction, the manner of administration, the judgment of the prescribing physician, etc.
[00327] Compositions of the present invention may, if desired, be presented in a pack or dispenser device, such as an FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approved kit, which may contain one or more unit dosage forms containing the active ingredient. The pack may, for example, comprise metal or plastic foil, such as, but not limited to a blister pack or a pressurized container (for inhalation). The pack or dispenser device may be accompanied by instructions for administration. The pack or dispenser may also be accompanied by a notice associated with the container in a form prescribed by a governmental agency regulating the manufacture, use or sale of pharmaceuticals, which notice is reflective of approval by the agency of the form of the compositions for human or veterinary administration. Such notice, for example, may be of labeling approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for prescription drugs or of an approved product insert. Compositions comprising an oligomer, conjugate or complex as described herein formulated in a compatible pharmaceutical carrier may also be prepared, placed in an appropriate container, and labeled for treatment of an indicated condition or diagnosis, depending on the biological moiety used.
[00328] Thus, according to an embodiment of the present invention, depending on the selected components of the oligomers, conjugates or complexes, the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are packaged in a packaging material and identified in print, in or on the packaging material, for use in the treatment of a condition in which delivering of the biological moiety to a certain bodily target is beneficial. Such conditions include, for example, any medical conditions in which intracellular administration of the active moiety is therapeutically or diagnostically beneficial.
[00329] As mentioned hereinabove, the design of the oligomers, conjugates or complexes described herein was done while taking into consideration the conditions at which such oligomers, conjugates or complexes can be assembled, in view of the relative high reactivity and instability of at least some of the components thereof. Thus, special synthetic methods have been developed to that end, as follows.
[00330] According to further aspects of the present invention, there are provided processes of preparing the oligomers, conjugates, and the building blocks described herein. In one embodiment Compound 38, is prepared according to the synthetic scheme as presented in Example 8. In one embodiment, the conjugate, Compound 24, is prepared according to the synthetic scheme as presented in Example 4. In one embodiment, the conjugate, Compound 23, is prepared according to the synthetic scheme as presented in Figure 2 and Example 7. In one embodiment, the conjugate, Compound 33, is prepared according to the synthetic scheme as presented in Example 5. In one embodiment, the conjugate, Compound 120, is prepared according to the synthetic procedure as presented in Example 6.
[00331] Also contemplated are the precursor monomers used for forming the oligomers, conjugates and complexes, and the phosphate based building blocks of the oligomers, conjugates and complexes. In one embodiment, this invention is directed to the monomeric precursor compound 14. In another embodiment, this invention is directed to the monomeric linker precursor compound 16. In another embodiment, this invention is directed to the monomeric splitting precursor compound 25. Isomers and derivatives of such monomeric compounds are also contemplated by this invention. [00332] Additional objects, advantages, and novel features of the present invention will become apparent to one ordinarily skilled in the art upon examination of the following examples, which are not intended to be limiting. Additionally, each of the various embodiments and aspects of the present invention as delineated hereinabove and as claimed in the claims section below finds experimental support in the following examples.
EXAMPLES
[00333] Reference is now made to the following examples, which together with the above descriptions; illustrate the invention in a non limiting fashion.
[00334] Generally, the nomenclature used herein and the laboratory procedures utilized in the present invention include molecular, biochemical, microbiological and recombinant DNA techniques. Such techniques are thoroughly explained in the literature. See, for example, "Molecular Cloning: A laboratory Manual" Sambrook et al., (1989); "Oligonucleotide Synthesis" Gait, M. J., ed. (1984); "Nucleic Acid Hybridization" Hames, B. D., and Higgins S. J., eds. (1985); "Transcription and Translation" Hames, B. D., and Higgins S. J., Eds. (1984); "Animal Cell Culture" Freshney, R. I., ed. (1986 all of which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. Other general references are provided throughout this document. The procedures therein are believed to be well known in the art and are provided for the convenience of the reader. All the information contained therein is incorporated herein by reference.
EXAMPLE 1
All starting material compounds and reagents were purchased from Aldrich.
Preparation of -(2-cyanoethoxycarbonyloxy)succinimide (CEOC-O-Succinimide):
Figure imgf000132_0001
Compound 1
35] To a stirred solution of 2-cyanoethanol (7.23 grams, 102 mmol) in anhydrous CH3CN (300 ml), under argon atmosphere, NN'-disuccinimidyl carbonate (34.0 grams, 133 mmol) was added, followed by the addition of pyridine (1 1.3 ml, 140 mmol). The resulting suspension was stirred and became a clear solution after about 1 hour. The solution was stirred for additional 6 hours and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was re-dissolved in dichlorome thane (200 ml), and was washed with a saturated NaHC03 solution (3 x 50 ml) and a saturated NaCl solution (3 x 50 ml). The organic layer was then dried over anhydrous Na2SC>4 and concentrated to afford the crude product as a white solid. Traces of pyridine were removed from the crude product by co-evaporation with dry acetonitrile. The obtained white solid was dried overnight under reduced pressure and was then triturated with ether (150 ml) to yield 20.23 grams (94 % yield) of partially purified Compound 1 as a colorless amorphous powder. The partially purified product was stable at room temperature, when stored in desiccators for an extended period (1-2 years). Proton and carbon NMR spectra showed that the partially purified compound is homogeneous. Further purification of the product was performed by chromatography on silica gel using a 50:50 CH2Cl2:EtOAc mixture as eluent, to give pure Compound 1 a white crystalline compound (18.72 grams, 87 % yield).
TLC: (50:50 CH2Cl2:EtOAc) Rf=0.21 ;
m.p. = 105.5° C;
Ή-NMR (CDC13): δ = 2.85 (t, J=6.62 Hz, 2H), 2.86 (s, 4H), 4.45 (t, J=5.96 Hz). Preparation of N.N'-bis-CEQC-2-methyl-2-thiopseudourea
2-Methyl-2-thiopseudourea (Compound 2):
Figure imgf000133_0001
Compound 2
36] 5-methylisothiourea hemisulfate (5.29 grams, 38.0 mmol) was suspended in CH2CI2 (250 ml) and a satxirated NaHC(¾ solution (250 ml). Cyanoethoxycarbonyloxysuccinimide (Compound 1, 20.2 grams, 95.3 mmol) was added and the resulting mixture was stirred for 2 hours. The organic phase was then separated, the aqueous phase was extracted with DCM (2 x 200 ml) and the combined organic phase was dried over Na2S04), filtered and evaporated. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography using a 95:5 AcOEt/DCM as eluent, to afford Compound 2 (3.78 grams, 35 % yield) as a white solid.
^-NMR (CDCI3): δ = 11.80 (br s, 1H), 4.39 (q, 4H), 2.80 (t, 4H), 2.45 (s, 3H).
Yield : 5.22 gr, 95%.
EXAMPLE 2
Preparation of Compound 14 and other heteroac clic-based oligomeric compounds.
Figure imgf000133_0002
Compound 14 (n=
Preparation of Compound 3
Figure imgf000133_0003
Compound 3 [00337] Acetaldehyde (16.9 mL) was slowly added to a solution of cyclohexylamine (34.3 gr., 0.3 mmol) in dry toluene (15 mL) at 0°C, over 20 min. Potassium cabonate (2.5 gr.) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred for 10 min. and then allowed to warm to room temperature. The organic layer was placed in an autoclave and acrylonitrile (68.5 mL) was added. The solution was stirred for 6 hours at 160°C. The black reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and poured to ether (800 mL). The precipitate (see, Compound 3) was filtered and washed with ether to give 40 grams (yellow solid, 48%), which was used without further purification. Mp: 99 °C Preparation of Compound 4:
Figure imgf000134_0001
Compound 4
[00338] Compound 3 (10 gr. 35.2 mmol) was dissolved in a solution of concentrated HC1 (5 mL) and water (130 mL). The resulting mixture was refluxed for 30 min, filtered hot and allowed to cool to 0°C. The yellow precipitate (see, Compound 4 ) was collected, washed with water, dried and purified by recrystallization from methanol, giving (white crystals, 6.6 gr, 92%).
Mp 108 °C. Rf - 0.49 in (Ethylacetate 2: 1 Hexane)
Pre aration of Compound 5 :
Figure imgf000134_0002
Compound 5
[00339] NaB¾ (1.5 gr.) was added to a solution of Compound 4 (5 gr., 24.6 mmol) in dried methanol (250 mL) under Argon at 0°C within 30 min. The solution was stirred for an additional 2 hours at room temperature. Water (50 mL) was added and the resulting mixture was cooled to 0°C and then acidified with concentrated HCL to pH 1. Methanol was evaporated and the product was extracted with dichloromethane (3 x 75 mL), the combined extracts were dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was removed to yield the product (see, Compound 5) as a white crystalline material (4.6 gr., 92%).
Mp: 69 °C. Rf- 0.31 in (Ethylacetate 2: 1 Hexane).
H1 NMR- (CDC13): δ 1.68 (m, 6H), 2.45 (m, 6H), 3.30 (s, 2H), 4.83 (s, 1H).
Preparation of Compound 6:
Figure imgf000135_0001
Compound 6
40] A solution of Compound 5 (10 gr., 48.8 mmol) in dry tetrahydrofuran (70 mL) was added dropwise to a slurry mixture of 60% NaH (2.34 gr., 58.5 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (100 mL) at room temperature during 40 minutes. To the slurry reaction mixture, was added dropwise allylbromide (13 mL, 146 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 50°C during 3 hours and continuous stirring at room temperature during 16 hours.
The reaction mixture was thereafter evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (250 ml), brine (200 ml), and the organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporator to a foam. The product (see, Compound 6) was purified by column chromatography on neutralized silica gel column, using a linear gradient of hexane 100% to (Ethylacetate 1 : 1 Hexane). Yielding (11 grams, 92%) of a yellowish oil.
Rf - 0.38 in (Ethylacetate 1 : 1 Hexane)
H1 NMR- (CDCI3): δ 1.73 (m, 6H), 2.36 (m, 6H), 3.21 (2H), 3.94 (m, 2H), 5.24 (m, 2H), 5.83(m, 1H).
Preparation of Compound 7 :
Figure imgf000136_0001
Compound 7
[00341] To a cold (0°C) solution of Compound 6 (5 gr., 20.4 mmol) in dichloromethane (100 mL), was added dropewise a solution of meta-chloroperbenzoic acid (77%, 5.49 gr., 24.48 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. This solution was extracted with saturated bisulfite (20 mL) followed by washings with saturated sodium bicarbonate (100 mL), water and with brine The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporator to an oil. The product (see, Compound 7) was purified by column chromatography on neutralized silica gel column, using (Ethylacetate 1 : 1 Hexane) as eluent, yielding (4.93 gr., 92%). Rf - 0.16 in (Ethylacetate 1 : 1 Hexane).
Figure imgf000136_0002
Compound 8
[00342] To a solution of Compound 7 (3.2 gr., 12.24 mmol) in dioxane (100 mL), water (50 mL) and acetonitrile was added a solution of 6N sulfuric acid (4 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature during 5 hours, followed by neutralization with a saturated solution of sodium bicarbonate up to pH 7.8. The reaction mixture was thereafter evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (250 ml), brine (200 ml), and the organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporator to a foam. The product (see, Compound 8) was purified by column chromatography on neutralized silica gel column, using a Ethylacetate as eluent. Yielding (3.31grams, 96%) of an oil. Rf - 0.25 in (Ethylacetate).
H1 NMR- (CDCI3): δ 1.68 (m, 6H), 2.45 (m, 6H), 3.30 (s, 2H), 3.40 (m, 2H), 3.59 (m, 2H), 3.78 (m, 1H).
Figure imgf000137_0001
Compound 9
43] To a solution of Compound 8 (10.31 gr., 36.9 mmol) in dry acetone (100 mL) and dimethoxypropane (100 mL), was added para-toluenesulfonic acid (300 mgr.) and anhydrous sodium sulfate (10 grams). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature during 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was filtered and neutralized with a saturated solution of sodium bicarbonate up to pH 7.5. The reaction mixture was thereafter evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (250 ml), brine (200 ml), and the organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporator to an oil. The product (see, Compound 9) was purified by column chromatography on neutralized silica gel column, using a Ethylacetate as eluent. Yielding (9.59grams, 81.4%) of an oil.
Rf - 0.72 in (Ethylacetate).
H1 NMR- (CDCI3): δ 1.28, 1.34 (2s, 6H), 1.65 (m, 6H), 2.47 (m, 6H), 3.35 (s, 2H), 3.40 (m, 2H), 3. 9 (m, 2H), 4.20 (m, 1H).
Pre aration of Compound 10:
Figure imgf000137_0002
Compound 10
[00344] A solution of Compound 9 (3.19 gr., 10 mmol) in ethanol (95%, 100 mL), was cooled to 0°C. To the reaction mixture was added NaOH (1.51 gr., 37.75 mmol), hydrazine hydrate (5 mL) and Ra-Ni slurry in water in portions. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, followed by reflux during 2 hours. The hot solution was filtered on Celite and washed with ethanol (50 mL). The reaction mixture was thereafter evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, and the residue was coevaporated with toluene several times until NaOH precipitated. The yellowish slurry solution was refluxed with dichloromethane during 1 hour and filtered. The supernatant was evaporated to dryness and the product (see, Compound 10) was used for the next step without further purification.
Preparation of Compound 11 :
Figure imgf000138_0001
Compound 11
[00345] To a solution of Compound 10 from the previous step in dichloromethane (50 mL), was added triethlamine (10 mL). The solution was cooled to 0°C, and a solution of trifluoroacetic anhydride (5mL) in dichloromethane (50 mL) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature during 30 minutes. The reaction mixture was thereafter evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (250 ml), brine (200 ml), and the organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporator to an oil. The product (see, Compound 11) was purified by column chromatography on neutralized silica gel column, using (Ethylacetate 1 : 1 Hexane) as eluent. Yielding (4.3 grams, 89.7%) of an oil.
Rf - 0.29 in (Ethylacetate 1 : 1 Hexane) H1 NMR- (CDCI3): δ 1.28, 1.34 (2s, 6H), 1.65 (m, 6H), 3.21 (m, 2H), 3.30 (s, 6H), 3.41 (m, 2H), 3. 9 (m, 2H), 4.25 (m, 1H).
Figure imgf000139_0001
Compound 12
46] Compound 11 (6.19 gr., 10 mmol) was dissolved in a solution of (80 acetic acid : 20 water, 100 mL), and stirred during 18 hours at room temperature. The reaction mixture was thereafter evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (250 ml), brine (200 ml), and the organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporator to oil. The product (see, Compound 12) was used for the next step without further purification. Rf - 0.16 in (Ethylacetate 7: 3 Hexane)
Figure imgf000139_0002
Compound 13
Compound 12 (13.2 gr., 22.78 mmol) was coevaporated twice with dry pyridine (50 mL) in reduced pressure, thereafter the residue was dissolved in dry pyridine (100 mL) and cooled to 0°C. To this solution was added dropewise a solution of 4,4'-dimethoxytrityl chloride (8.47 gr., 25.06 mmol) in dry pyridine (100 ml) under Argon. After the addition, the reaction mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature, and stirred during 5 hours. The reaction mixture was thereafter evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (250 ml), brine (200 ml), and the organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporator to a foam. The product (see, Compound 13) was purified by column chromatography on neutralized silica gel column, using a linear gradient of 100% hexane containing 0.2 % triethylamine to a mixture of (Ethylacetate 7: 3 Hexane) as eluent, yielding (12.66 gr., grams 77 %). Rf - 0.67 in (Ethylacetate 7: 3 Hexane).
H1 NMR- (CDC13): δ 1.21 (m, 6H), 1.44 (m, 6H), 3.15 (m, 4H), 3.25 (s, 6H), 3.41 (m, 2H), 3.78 (s, 6H), 6.81-7.4 (aromatics, 13H).
Figure imgf000140_0001
Compound 14
47] A mixture of Compound 13 (8.81 gr., 10 mmol), and tetrazole diisopropylamine salt (2.53 gr., 15 mmol) was dried in high vacuum during 2 hours. Thereafter, the flask was filled with Argon and dry acetonitrile was added. To the reaction mixture was injected dropewise under Argon, a solution of N,N,N',N'-tetraisopropylphosphorodiamidite (4.52 gr.,
15 mmol) in dry acetonitrile (20 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred under Argon during
16 hours at room temperature. The reaction mixture was thereafter evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (250 ml), brine (200 ml), and the organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporator to a foam. The product (see, Compound 14) was purified by column chromatography on neutralized silica gel column, using a linear gradient of 100% hexane containing 0.2 % triethylamine to a mixture of (Ethylacetate 1 : 1 Hexane) as eluent, yielding (9.83 gr., 90.8 %). Rf - 0.59 in (Ethylacetate 1 :1 Hexane).
H1 NMR- (CDCI3): δ 1.12-1.18 (m, 18H), 1.39 (m, 6H), 2.4-2.5 (m, 2H), 3.09 (m, 4H), 3.15- 3.25 (8H), 3.5-3.7(m, 4H), 3.8 (s, 6H), 4.12(m, 1H), 6.81-7.4 (aromatics, 13H). EXAMPLE 3
Preparation of a Typical Linker Precursor (Compound 16)
Figure imgf000141_0001
Compound 16.
Preparation of the alcohol precursor (Compound 15):
Figure imgf000141_0002
Compound 15 48] To a cooled (0°C) solution of 1,6-Hexanediol (37 gr, 312.5 mmol) in Pyridine (200 mL), was added dropwise a solution of Dimethoxytrityl chloride (10.57 gr, 31.25 mmol) in Pyridine (100 mL). After stirring for 2 hours, methanol (20 mL) was added to quench the rest of Dimethoxytrityl chloride. The solvent was evaporated to dryness, and the rest was extracted with Ethylacetate(250 mL)/ (2x250 mL) brine. The organic layer was separated and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was evaporated, and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using a gradient of 100% hexane up to 62 Hexane: 33 ethylacetate: 1 Pyridine. TLC : hexane 1 : 1 ethylacetate Rf 0.57. Yield : 10 grams (76%).
Figure imgf000142_0001
B. Preparation of the phosphorus amidite linker precursor (Compound 16): 49] To the alcohol Compound 15 (4.34 gr, 10.32 mmol) was added tetrazole (0.25 gr.) and was dried in a vacuum pump oil for 2 hours, the mixture was dissolved in dry acetonitrile (50 mL). To this solution was added 2-Cyanoethyl tetrakis(l- methylethyl)phosphorodiamidoate (4.9 mL, 15.43 mmol) dropwise at room temperature. After stirring for 18 hours under Argon, triethyl amine (2 mL) was added, and the solvent was evaporated. The resulting product was extracted with ethylacetate (200 mL) combine with 5% sodiumbicarbonate (100 mL) and finally with brine (2x150 mL). The organic phase was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and was evaporated to dryness, and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel using a gradient of 100% hexane up to 60 Hexane: 39 ethylacetate: 1 Pyridine. TLC : hexane 2 : 1 ethylacetate , Rf = 0.63. Yield : 10.45 grams (68%) as an oil.
Figure imgf000142_0002
Compound 16
EXAMPLE 4 Preparation of Compound of Formula V (Compound 24).
Figure imgf000143_0001
V (Compound 24)
1. Preparation of the Spliting precursor (Compound 25).
Figure imgf000144_0001
Compound 25
Figure imgf000144_0002
Compound 26 50] To a cooled solution of l,l,l-(trishydroxymethyl)-ethane (Aldrich) (3.3 gr , 27.47 mmol) in dry pyridine (50 mL), was added dropwise under Argon, a solution of dimthoxytrityl chloride (18.6 gr, 54.94 mmol) ) in dry pyridine (100 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was treated with methanol (20 mL). The reaction mixture was thereafter evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (250 ml), brine (200 ml), and the organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporator to an oil. The product (Compound 26) was purified by column chromatography on neutralized silica gel column, using a Ethylacetate 1 : 2 Hexane as eluent. Yielding (8.44 grams, 42%) of Compound 26 as an oil. TLC: Rf - 0.41 in (Ethylacetate 1 : 2 Hexane).
Figure imgf000145_0001
Compound 26 Compound 25
51] A mixture of Compound 26 (8.44 gr., 11.58 mmol), and tetrazole diisopropylamine salt (2.97 gr., 17.37 mmol) was dried in high vacuum during 2 hours. Thereafter, the flask was filled with Argon and dry acetonitrile (70 mL) was added. To the reaction mixture was injected dropewise under Argon, a solution of N,N,N',N'-tetraisopropylphosphorodiamidite (5.5 mL., 17.37 mmol) in dry acetonitrile (20 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred under Argon during 16 hours at room temperature, and triethylamine (2 mL) was added. The reaction mixture was thereafter evaporated to dryness under reduced pressure, the residue was extracted with ethyl acetate (250 ml), brine (200 ml), and the organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated by rotary evaporator to a foam. The product (Compound 25) was purified by column chromatography on neutralized silica gel column, using a linear gradient of 100% hexane containing 0.2 % triethylamine to a mixture of (Ethylacetate 1 : 2 Hexane) as eluent, yielding (9.85 gr., 90.14 %) of Compound 25 as a white solid. TLC: Rf - 0.57 in (Ethylacetate 1 :2 Hexane).
2. Assembling of Compound of Formula V (Compound 24).
a. Condensation of Compound 25 with Compound 17 to obtain Compound 27.
Figure imgf000146_0001
Figure imgf000146_0002
Compound 27 [00352] The synthesis of Compound 24 (Compound of Formula V) was carried out using a Polystyrene beads (100 mgr) (Wang resin) 1 mmol per gram with 3'-succinylhexanol. The beads were placed in a sinter glass under Argon and small stirrer. To the beads was added a solution of Compound 25 (1 gr. 1.08 mmol) in dry acetonitrile (3 mL), followed by addition of a solution of tetrazole 0.45 M in dry acetonitrile (3 mL). The solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The resulted beads were filtered and washed with methanol (10 mL) followed by Dichloromethane (DCM, 10 mL).
[00353] It is understood that the synthesis as described herein below can be carried out using different kinds of resins which have different kinds of reactive groups (i.e. ester, alcohol, amine, etc.).
[00354] The beads were then covered with a solution of 5% of Dimethylamino pyridine in DCM (3 mL) and with a solution of (acetic anhydride 1 : tetrhydrofurane 8.5 : 2,6-lutidine 0.5) (3 mL) . The reaction mixture was stirred for 30 seconds followed by suction and washings with methanol (10 mL) followed by Dichloromethane (DCM, 10 mL). [00355] The oxidation step was carried by adding a solution of Iodine Solution (0.02M in THF/pyridine/H20 70:20:10), (3 mL) with stirring for 30 seconds. Followed by suction and washings with methanol (3X10 mL) followed by Dichloro methane (DCM, 3X10 mL).
[00356] The deprotection step of the Dimethoxytrityl groups was carried out by adding a solution of 2% dichloroacetic acid in dichloromethane, (2 mL). After suction and washings with methanol (10 mL) followed by Dichloromethane (DCM, 10 mL) the deprotection step was repeated as much as needed, until absents of pink color.
b. Condensation of Compound 27 with Compound 14 to obtain Compound 28.
Figure imgf000148_0001
Compound 28
57] To the resulted beads from the previous step (Compound 27), was added a solution of Compound 14 (1.16 gr. 1.08 mmol) in dry acetonitrile (3 mL), followed by addition of a solution of tetrazole 0.45 M in dry acetonitrile (3 mL). The solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The resulted beads were filtered and washed with methanol (10 mL) followed by Dichlorome thane (DCM, 10 mL). [00358] The beads were then covered with a solution of 5% of Dimethylamino pyridine in DCM (3 mL) and with a solution of (acetic anhydride 1 : tetrhydrofurane 8.5 : 2,6-lutidine 0.5) (3 mL) . The reaction mixture was stirred for 30 seconds followed by suction and washings with methanol (10 mL) followed by Dichloromethane (DCM, 10 mL).
[00359] The oxidation step was carried by adding a solution of Iodine Solution (0.02M in THF/pyridine/H20 70:20:10), (3 mL) with stirring for 30 seconds. Followed by suction and washings with methanol (3X10 mL) followed by Dichloromethane (DCM, 3X10 mL).
[00360] The deprotection step of the Dimethoxytrityl groups was carried out by adding a solution of 2% dichloroacetic acid in dichloromethane, (2 mL). After suction and washings with methanol (10 mL) followed by Dichloromethane (DCM, 10 mL) the deprotection step was repeated as much as needed, until absents of pink color.
c. Condensation of Linker precursor Compound 16 with Compound 28 to obtain com ound 29.
Figure imgf000149_0001
Figure imgf000150_0001
Compound 29 [00361] To the resulted beads from the previous step, was added a solution of Linker precursor Compound 16 (1 gr. 1.08 mmol) in dry acetonitrile (3 mL), followed by addition of a solution of tetrazole 0.45 M in dry acetonitrile (3 mL).
[00362] The cycle was repeated as it is described in the previous step (b), to obtain Compound 29.
[00363] In order to receive Compound 24 (Compound of Formula V), the above steps b and c were repeated, to get Compound 30
Figure imgf000151_0001
Compound 30 d. Condensation of Compound 30 with 6-FAM to obtain Compound 31.
Figure imgf000152_0001
2 x aton
6— FAM
2 % Dichloro acetic acid in DCM
Figure imgf000153_0001
Compound 31
64] The beads resulted from step c, (Compound 30), were allowed to react with 6-FAM (Glen research) acoording to the cycle as is described in step 1 to obtain Compound 31.
e. Deprotection and guanidization to obtain Compound 24 (Compound of
Formula V). [00365] Compound 31 was mixed with concentrated ammonium hydroxide (6 mL) in sealed tube in the dark, and heated to 60°C for 18 hours. After cooling to 0°C, the aqueous solution was centrifuge, filtered and the supernatant was evaporated to dryness to obtain as a pellet as following:
Figure imgf000154_0001
Compound 32
[00366] The resulting pellet (Compound 32), was treated with a solution of lH-Pyrazole- 1 - carboxamidine hydrochloride (Aldrich) (5 equivalents per one amino group) in 5 % sodium carbonate (5 ml). The solution was heated to 50 °C for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature. The crude product was dissolved in deionized doubly distilled DEPC treated water (1 ml) and was purified on Sephadex G-25 to obtain a fluorescent Compound 24 (Compound of Formula V), ready for delivery into cells.
Figure imgf000155_0001
Compound 24 EXAMPLE 5 67] In this example, we will describe the synthesis of the Y shape Conjugate (Compound 33).
Figure imgf000156_0001
Compound 33 Consecutive condensations of Compound 14 and Linker precursor Compound 16, to obtain an oligomeric compound as following:
Figure imgf000157_0001
Compound 19 (deprotected)
[00368] The synthesis of Compound 33 was carried out using a Polystyrene beads (100 mgr) (Wang resin) 1 mmol per gram with 3 ' -succinylhexanol. The beads were placed in a sinter glass under Argon and small stirrer. To the beads was added a solution of Compound 14 (1.16 gr. 1.08 mmol) in dry acetonitrile (3 mL), followed by addition of a solution of tetrazole 0.45 M in dry acetonitrile (3 mL). The solution was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The resulted beads were filtered and washed with methanol (10 mL) followed by Dichloromethane (DCM, 10 mL).
[00369] It is understood that the synthesis as described herein below can be carried out using different kinds of resins which have different kinds of reactive groups (i.e. ester, alcohol, amine, etc.).
[00370] The beads were then covered with a solution of 5% of Dimethylamino pyridine in DCM (3 mL) and with a solution of (acetic anhydride 1 : tetrhydrofurane 8.5 : 2,6-lutidine 0.5) (3 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred for 30 seconds followed by suction and washings with methanol (10 mL) followed by Dichloromethane (DCM, 10 mL).
[00371] The oxidation step was carried by adding a solution of Iodine Solution (0.02M in THF/pyridine/H20 70:20:10), (3 mL) with stirring for 30 seconds. Followed by suction and washings with methanol (3X10 mL) followed by Dichloromethane (DCM, 3X10 mL).
[00372] The deprotection step of the Dimethoxytrityl group was carried out by adding a solution of 2% dichloroacetic acid in dichloromethane, (2 mL). After suction and washings with methanol (10 mL) followed by Dichloromethane (DCM, 10 mL) the deprotection step was repeated as much as needed, until absents of pink color.
2. Condensation of Compound 19 (deprotected) with Linker Precursor Compound 16 to obtain Compound 34.
Figure imgf000159_0001
I2 Oxidation
2 % Dichloro
acetic acid in DCM
Figure imgf000159_0002
[00373] To the resulted beads from the previous step, was added a solution of Linker precursor Compound 16 (1 gr. 1.08 mmol) in dry acetonitrile (3 mL), followed by addition of a solution of tetrazole 0.45 M in dry acetonitrile (3 mL).
[00374] The cycle was repeated as it is described in the previous step 1, to obtain Compound
34. [00375] In order to obtain an oligomeric compound (Compound 35), steps 1 and 2 are
Figure imgf000160_0001
Compound 35
[00376] After the last condensation, the hydroxyl group can be condensed with the splitting molecule (Compound 25), followed by condensations steps 1 and 2 as above in this example to obtain the Y Shape compound precursor (Compound 36) as following:
Figure imgf000161_0001
Compound 36
77] The next step is labeling with 6-FAM as it is described in Example 4, to obtain compound 37.
Figure imgf000162_0001
Compound 37
5[00378] The next step is deprotection, following guanidization as it is described in Example 4 to obtain the Y Shape conjugate - Compound 33.
Figure imgf000163_0001
Compound 33
EXAMPLE 6
120)
Figure imgf000163_0002
Compound 120 [00379] Compound 14 and Compound 27 were obtained as described hereinabove in Example 3 and 4. It is understood that the synthesis as described herein below can be carried out using different kinds of resins which have different kinds of reactive groups (i.e. ester, alcohol, amine, etc.).
Cycle Condensations of Compound 27 with Compound 14 to obtain Compound 118
[00380] A solution of Compound 14 (1 gr. 1.08 mmol) in dry acetonitrile (3 mL), followed by addition of a solution of tetrazole 0.45 M in dry acetonitrile (3 mL) was added to the beads of Compound 27 as described hereinabove in step 2b of Example 4. This cycle condensation was repeated 8 times, to obtain Compound 118.
Figure imgf000165_0001
Compound 118 wherein D is NH(C=0)CF3 Condensation of Compound 118 with 6-FAM to obtain Compound 119
Tetrazole
Capping
I2 Oxidation
Figure imgf000166_0001
6— I AM
2 % Dichloro
acetic acid in DCM
Figure imgf000167_0001
Compound 119
[00381] The beads resulted from previous step (Compound 118), were allowed to react with 6-FAM (Glen research) in similar condition to the ones described above for the repeating units condensation (i.e., tetrazole, capping, I2 oxidation and dichloroacetic acid in DCM), to obtain Compound 119.
Deprotection and guanidization to obtain Compound 120
[00382] Compound 119 was mixed with a solution concentrated ammonium hydroxide (6 mL) and with a solution of methylamine (33% in ethanol, 2 mL) (Aldrich) in sealed tube in the dark, and heated to 60°C for 18 hours. After cooling to 0°C, the aqueous solution was centrifuge, filtered and the supernatant was evaporated to dryness to obtain as a pellet as following: Compound 119
CH3NH2 NH4OH
Figure imgf000168_0001
Compound 119a
83] The resulting pellet (compound 1 19a), was treated with a solution of lH-Pyrazole- 1 - carboxamidine hydrochloride (Aldrich) (5 equivalents per one amino group) in 5 % sodium carbonate (5 ml). The solution was heated to 50 °C for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature. The crude product was dissolved in deionized doubly distilled DEPC treated water (2 ml) and was purified on Sephadex G-25 to obtain a fluorescent Compound 120 , ready for delivery into cells.
Figure imgf000169_0001
EXAMPLE 7
Preparation of Compound 23.
Figure imgf000169_0002
Wherein G is a guanidine group.
Compound 23
Compound 23 was prepared according to the following steps: 1. Derivatization of CPG (Controlled Pore Glass).
Figure imgf000170_0001
DMT-Support Compound 17
[00384] The synthesis of Compound 23 was carried out using a controlled pore glass (CPG) support of 1000 A° pore size, loaded at 35 micro moles per gram with 3 ' -succinylhexanol.
[00385] Compound 23 was prepared according to general procedure as described by Gait at "oligonucleotide synthesis" IRL Press (1984), page 47. The synthesis of the oligomeric polymer is started by deprotection of the Dimethoxytrityl group (DMT), by adding a solution of 2% trichloroacetic acid in dichloromethane, to 100 mgr. of the DMT-Support. The reaction mixture was stand at room temperature for 30 sec, followed by washings with methanol 2 x10 mL, and with dichloromethane 2 x lOmL.
2. Attachment of Compound 17 to Compound 14 to obtain Compound 19.
Figure imgf000170_0002
etrazo e
O Compound 14
Q is HNCCF3
Figure imgf000170_0003
Compound 19
ft
Wherein Q= NHCCF,
[00386] The synthesis of Compound 19 was carried out using a controlled pore glass (CPG) support of 1000 A° pore size, loaded at 35 micromoles per gram with 3'-succinyl hexanol (Compound 17). Followed by condensation of Compound 14, on an Applied Biosystems 381A DNA Synthesizer using standard deoxynucleoside phosphoramidites, as described by Beaucage et at , 1981, Tetrahedron Letters 22, 5843-5846.
3. Preparation of Compound 20:
[00387] The above protocol was used to condense twice more Compound 14 to obtain Com ound 20.
Figure imgf000171_0001
Compound 20
Where Q is NHCOCF3,
[00388] Compound 19 was deprotected with a solution of 2% trichloroacetic acid in dichloromethane, following condensation, oxidation to obtain the following oligomeric Compound 20. The oligomeric polymer was prepared at the 0.35 mmol scale on an Applied Biosystems 381 A DNA Synthesizer using standard deoxynucleoside phosphoramidites, as described by Beaucage et at , 1981, Tetrahedron Letters 22, 5843-5846.
[00389] Compound 14 was condensed three times using Beaucage protocol to obtain Complund 20.
4. Attachment of Fluorescein to Com ound 20 to obtain Compound 21.
Compound 21
Where Q is NHCOCF3 [00390] Compound 20 was deprotected with a solution of 2% trichloroacetic acid in dichloromethane, following condensation with Fluorescein-(di-t-butylate)-hexamethylene- phosphoramidite (FAM-HPA, Glen Research) was added to the 5'-hydroxyl group of the unprotected Compound 20 essentially as described by Beaucage et al, 1981, Tetrahedron Utters 22, 5843-5846.
5.
Figure imgf000172_0001
NHjOH
Figure imgf000172_0002
Compound 22
[00391] Compound 21 was mixed with concentrated ammonium hydroxide in sealed tube, and heated to 60°C for 18 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the aqueous solution was decantanted and was evaporated to dryness to obtain Compound 22 as a pellet.
6. Preparation of Compound 23
Figure imgf000173_0001
Compound 23
Wherein G is a guanidine group.
NH HN-
NH2
[00392] The resulting pellet (Compound 22), was treated with a solution of lH-Pyrazole- 1 - carboxamidine hydrochloride (Aldrich) (50 equivalents) in 5 % sodium carbonate (5 ml). The solution was heated to 50 °C for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature. The crude product (see, Compound 23) was dissolved in deionized doubly distilled water (1 ml) and was purified by HPLC. Compound 23 is ready for delivery into cells.
EXAMPLE 8
Preparation of a conjugate of oligomeric polymer delivery moiety having deoxyoligonucleotide fragments attached thereto
[00393] This example illustrates the online synthesis of DNA segment following the synthesis of the polymer by sequentially condensation of Compound 14 following condensation of continuing synthesis of another DNA segment, All of this synthesis is done on the same polymeric support. It is understood that this example is not limited to the synthesis of a particularly DNA sequence, but any of DNA sequences could be synthesize by this methodology following number of condensations of Compound 14 .
Attachment of nucleic acids, to an oligomeric heteroalicvclic moiety.
A. Preparation of an oligodeoxynucleotide of sequence 3'-AATTCGACTGAC-QH-5'. and its com lementary sequence to an oligomeric heteroalicvclic moiety.
Figure imgf000174_0001
Compound 38
AATTCGACTGAC (SEQ ID No: 8)
GTCAGTCG (SEQ ID No: 9)
94] The synthesis of Compound 38 was carried out using a controlled pore glass (CPG) support of 1000 A° pore size, loaded at 35 micromoles per gram with 3'-succinylhexanol (Compound 17). The 12-mer oligodeoxynucleotide of sequence 3'-AATTCGACTGAC- OH-5' (a restriction site sequence for EcoRl restriction enzyme) is prepared at the 0.35 mmol scale on an Applied Biosystems 381 A DNA Synthesizer using standard deoxynucleoside phosphoramidites, followed by sequentially condensation of Compound 14, and condensation of complementary sequence 3'-GTCAGTCG-5', followed by condensation of FAM-HPA as is described above. Using the protocol as described by Beaucage et al., 1981 , Tetrahedron Letters 22, 5843-5846. Compound 39 was detached from the CPG resin, by treating the polymeric support with concentrated ammonium hydroxie, followed by purification of the fluoresceinated product, using Sephadex G-25. Compound 38 is ready for cellular uptake. This example illustrates the online synthesis of RNA segment following the synthesis of the polymer by sequentially condensation of Compound 14 following condensation of continuing synthesis of another RNA segment, All of this synthesis is done on the same polymeric support
[00395] It is understood that this example is not limited to the synthesis of a particularly RNA sequence, but any of RNA sequences could be synthesize by this methodology following number of condensations of Compound 14.
RNA Synthesis, Deprotection and Purification Protocol oligodeoxynucleotide of sequence 3'- AUCGGACCUGCAUGUACGGAGAU and its complementary sequence 5'- (F)- UAGCCUGGACGUACAUGCCUCUA and attachment to an oligomeric heteroalicyclic
Figure imgf000175_0001
F is fluorescein
Compound 40
[00396] The synthesis of Compound 40 was carried out using a controlled pore glass (CPG) support of 1000 A° pore size, loaded at 35 mmol per gram with 3 '-succinylhexanol. The support was placed in a column which fits to 394 ABI machine and allowed to react with Compound 14 as described above, followed by RNA synthesis, and again condensation with Compound 14 as desired followed by RNA synthesis and last condensation with fluorescein. The RNA molecules were synthesized using the standard steps cycle written by the manufacturer (Glen Research) with modifications to a few wait steps as described below. The monomers were RNA phosphoramidites (Glen research) with standard protecting groups (N6-benzoyl-5'-0-dimemoxytrityladenosine-2'-(triisopropylsilyloxymethyl)TOM-3'- O- -N,N'-diisopropyl-2-cyanoethylphosphoramidite, 5'-0-dimethoxytrityluridine-2'-TOM - 3'-0— NN'-diisopropyl— 2-cyanoethylphosphoramidite, N2-isobutyryl-5'-0- dimethoxytritylguanosine- 2'-TOM-3'-0— N,N'-diisopropyl-2-cyanoethylphosphoramidite, and N4-benzoyl-5'-0-dimethoxytritylcytidine-2'-TOM-3'-0— N,N'-diisopropyl-2- cyanoethylphosphoramidite from (Glen research) used at a concentration of 0.15M in acetonitrile (CH3CN) and a coupling time of 7.5 min. The activator was thiotetrazole (0.25M), For the PO-oxidation Iodine/Water/Pyridine was used. All reagents for synthesis were also from Glen Research.
Figure imgf000176_0001
TOM
Deprotection-I (Compound Cleavage, Base and Phosphate Deprotection)
97] After completion of synthesis, the controlled pore glass (CPG) was transferred to a screw cap vial (Fisher, catalog number 03-340-5N) or a screw cap RNase free microfuge tube. The oligonucleotide was cleaved from the CPG with simultaneous deprotection of base and phosphate groups with 1.0 mL of a mixture of ethanolic ammonia [ammonia:ethanol (3:1)] for 6 hours to overnight at 55°C. The vial was cooled briefly on ice and then the ethanolic ammonia mixture was transferred to a new microfuge tube. The CPG was washed with 3.times.0.25 mL portions of 50% acetonitrile and lyophilized. The crude product was dissolved in a solution of lH-Pyrazole-l-carboxamidine hydrochloride (Aldrich) (50 equivalents) in 5 % sodium carbonate (5 ml). The heterogenic solution was heated to 50 °C for 24 hours. The approximate 1.75 mL of solution is best divided equally into two microfuge tubes, capped tightly and then cooled at -80°C for 15 min, before drying in a speed vac/lyophilizer for about 90 min.
Deprotection-II (Removal of 2' TQM Group) [00398] The white residue obtained was resuspended in 200 μL· of triethylamine trihydrofluoride (TEA.3HF, Aldrich) and heated at 65°C for 1.5 h to remove the tertbutyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) groups at the 2' position. The reaction was then quenched with 400 μΐ^ of isopropoxytrimethylsilane (iPrOMesSi Aldrich) and further incubated on the heating block leaving the caps open for 15 min; (This causes the volatile isopropxytrimethylsilylfluoride adduct to vaporize). The residual quenching reagent was removed by drying in a speed vac. The Compound was then precipitated in anhydrous methanol (MeOH, 800 .mu.L). The liquid was removed very carefully after spinning in a centrifuge for 5 minutes on the highest speed available. Residual methanol was removed by drying briefly in a speed vac after freezing at -80°C. The crude RNA was obtained as a white fluffy material in the microfuge tube.
Quantifying Crude Compound 40 or Raw Analysis
[00399] Samples were dissolved in 50% aqueous acetonitrile (0.5 mL) and quantified as follows: Blanking was first performed with 50% aqueous acetonitrile alone (1 mL). 5 μΐ^ of sample and 995 μΐ^ of 50% acetonitrile, were mixed well in a microfuge tube, transferred to cuvette and absorbance reading obtained at 260 nm. The crude material was dried down and stored at -20°C.
Purification of salted-Compound 40
[00400] The crude Compounds were analyzed and purified by HPLC (Mono Q Pharmacia Biotech 5/50). The buffer system is A=100 mM Tris HC1 10% HPLC grade acetonitrile pH=8, B=100 mM Tris-HCl pH 8, 10% HPLC grade acetonitrile 1 M NaCl, flow 1.0 mL/min, wavelength 260 nm. For the unmodified RNA 21mer a gradient of 0-0.6M NaCl is usually adequate. One can purify a small amount of material (.about.5 OD) and analyze by CGE or MS. Once the identity of this material is confirmed the crude Compound can then be purified using a larger amount of material, i.e 40 OD's per run, flow rate of 1 mL/min and a less sensitive wavelength
of 280 nm to avoid saturation of the detector. Fractions containing the full length oligonucleotides are then pooled together, evaporated and finally desalted as described below.
Desalting of Purified Compound 40
[00401] The purified dry Compound 40 was then desalted using either C-18 Sepak cartridges (Waters) or Sephadex G-25M (Amersham Biosciences). The cartridge was conditioned with 10 mL each of acetonitrile, followed 50% acetonitrile, 100 mM buffer (this can be triethylammonium acetate, sodium acetate or ammonium acetate). Finally the purified oligomer dissolved thoroughly in 10 mL RNAse free water was applied to the cartridge with very slow drop wise elution. The cartridge was washed with water (10 mL) to remove salts. And finally the salt free Compound 40 was eluted with 50% acetonitrile or 50% methanol directly into a screw cap vial. The fluoreseinated product was pooled and lyophilized for delivery into living cells.
02] Additional examples describing the activation of RNAi mechanism into cells are described in the following scheme, which is expressly included as part of the disclosure of this application.
Figure imgf000178_0001
Figure imgf000179_0001
UCGAGACCUGCAUGUACGGAGA
0 AGCUCUGGACGUACAUGCCUCA
Wherein p is a phosphate group ΟΓΌ
1 RNAl
OH
AUC GG AC CUGC AUGUAC GG AGAU (SEQ ID No: 3)
UAGCCUGGACGUACAUGCCUCUA (SEQ ID No: 4)
UC GGACCUGC AUGUAC GGAG A (SEQ ID No: 6)
AGCCUGGACGUACAUGCCUCU (SEQ ID No: 7)
EXAMPLE 9
Cellular uptake assay for Compound 38 and Compound 40.
[00403] The tested Compounds were dissolved separately in PBS buffer (pH 7.2) and their concentration were determined by absorption of fluorescein at 490 nm (ε = 67,000). The accuracy of this method for determining transporter concentration was established by weighing selected samples and dissolving them in known amount of PBS buffer. The concentrations were determined by UV spectroscopy correlated with the manually weighed standards.
[00404] Jurkat cells (human T cell lines) and murine B cells (CH27) were grown in 10 % FCS and DMEM and were used for the cellular uptake experiments. Varying amounts of the tested Compounds were added to approximately 3 x 106 cells in 2 % FCS/PBS (combined total of 200 μΐ) and the cells were placed into microtiter 96-well plates and incubated for varying amounts of times at 23 °C or 4 °C. The microtiter plates were thereafter centrifuged and the cells were isolated, washed with cold PBS (3 x 250 μΐ), incubated with 0.05 % trypsin/0.53 mM EDTA at 37 °C for 5 minutes, washed with cold PBS, and resuspended in PBS containing 0.1 % propidium iodide. The cells were analyzed by using fluorescent flow cytometry (FACScan; Becton Dickinson).
EXAMPLE 10
The Effect of polymer DNA adduct (Compound 38) on the viability of the human glioblastoma cell line U251.
[00405] In this example we demonstrate the delivery of Compound 38 into cells and determining the toxicity in vitro.
[00406] Tested compound: A sample of FITC labeled polymer DNA adduct (Compound 38), 750 nmoles/200 uL=3.75 uM.
[00407] For tissue culture work the sample was sterilized as follows: 1.2 mL of 0.01 M MgCi2 and 0.3M Na acetate in ethanol were added to the sample, stored overnight at -20 °C. The solution was centrifuged at 16,000 g 20 min at 4 °C.
[00408] Cell line: The human glioblastoma U-251 cell line was obtained from ATCC and grown in RPMI-1640 (GIBCO-Invitrogene cell culture, USA). The mediums were supplemented with penicillin (250 μg/mL), streptomycin (125 μg/mL) and 10% fetal calf serum (FCS). The cells were transferred into fresh medium twice weekly and grown at 37 °C in a humidified 5% C(¾ incubator.
[00409] In vitro testing: Exponentially growing cells 25,000/well were plated in 24 well plate over night. 5, 10 and 15 uL of polymer DNA adduct (Compound 38) were added to duplicate wells. After 3 and 24 h the stained cells were examined using a fluorescent microscope (DC70) (Olympus Tokyo, Japan) using excitation filter of 330-385 nm and barrier filter at 420 nm and under light phase (as presented in figure 1 side by side). Photographs were captured with an Olympus DP50 digital camera system, acquired by ViewfinderLite and edited by StudioLite softwares (Pixera Corporation, Los Gatos, CA). The cell in the different doses and exposure time were trypsinized and viable cells were counted with trypan blue. After 48 h the procedure was repeated.
EXAMPLE 11
Cyclin Dl knockdown in Liver and Lung of PANC-l-implaned mice xenografts using Compound 24 (Compound of Formula V) complexed to Cyclin Dl- siRNA
Materials and Methods: Human PANC-1 xenograft tumor model: model establishment and quantification of knockdown in vivo.
[00410] The protocol was adapted from Peer D and Margalit R., Neoplasia, 2004, 6(4 ): 343- 353. Briefly, Nude CDl-Nu mice (6 weeks old) were housed in barrier facilities on a 12- hour light/dark cycle. Food and water were supplied ad libitum. On day 0, 2.5 x 106 of PANC-1 cells in 0.1 ml of HBS were implanted subcutaneously just above the right femoral joint. When tumors reached 125 mm3 (day 14 from tumor inoculation), mice were intravenously injected with one of the following formulations:
[00411] Group 1 (n = 10 mice / group) were Mock-treated with saline only to determine the basal expression level of cyclin Dl in the exerted tumors and other organs.
[00412] Group 2 (n = 10 mice / group) were treated with luciferase-siRNA (sequence is provided below) complexed to Compound 24 (Mw 5.350 KDa). Complexation was done 20 min at room temp, in 1 :100 w/w ratio - total siRNA injected per mice was 6mg/Kg body (600mg / Kg body polymer).
[00413] Group 3 (n = 10 mice / group) were treated with Cyclin Dl- siRNA (sequence is provided below) complexed to Compound 24 (Mw 5.350 KDa). Complexation was done 20 min at room temp, in 1 :100 w/w ratio - total siRNA injected per mice was 6mg/Kg body, (in 600mg / Kg body polymer).
Tumors, lungs and liver were exerting from the mice after 24 h and mRNA level was quantify.
[00414] siRNA sequences against the CCND1 gene NM_053056 (sense strand:
GUAGGACUCUCAUUCGGGATT) and the luciferase gene as a control sequence (siLuc, sense strand: CUUACGCUGAGUACUUCGA) were designed and screened by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge MA, USA). Total RNA was isolated using EZ-RNA kit (biological industries, Israel) and cDNA was generated with high capacity cDNA kit (Life Technologies, Carlsbad, CA, USA) according to the manufacturers' protocols. qRT-PCR was performed with Fast SYBR® Green Master Mix and the ABI StepOnePlus™ instrument (Life Technologies). CCND1 (F: GAGGAGCCCC AACAACTTC C, R:GTCCGGGTCACACTTGATCAC) expression was normalized to the house keeping genes HTRPl and GAPDH as previously described [Peer et al. Science 2008, 319, 627- 630]. Analysis was done with the StepOne™ software V 2.1 (Life Technologies) using the multiple endogenous controls option. When using multiple endogenous controls, the software treats all endogenous controls as a single population, and calculates the experiment- appropriate mean to establish a single value against which the target of interest is normalized. Results:
Selective and specific knockdown of Compound 24-siRNA in human PNAC-1 xenograft model.
[00415] Upon model establishment, single i.v. injection was applied to PANC-1 tumor bearing nude mice of the following formulations: Cyclin Dl-siRNA-Compound 24, Luciferase -siRNA-Compound 24, or were mock-treated with saline. 24 h post injections organs were taken out and analyzed using QPCR.
[00416] Figure 4 shows individual data (n = 10 mice/ group) of Cyclin Dl knockdown in the isolated human tumors of PANC-1 -implaned mice xenografts tissue. Data suggest that specific knockdown of > 50% was achieved upon a single i.v. injection.
[00417] The knockdown of this gene was tested in other organs such as Liver (Figure 5) and lungs (Figure 6). It is important to note that the Cyclin Dl -siRNA sequence that was used is cross-reactive with human and mouse. Minimal knockdown (25%) was observed in the liver (Figure 5) and no knockdown was observed in the lungs (Figure 4). Taken together these results provide evidence for selective and specific knockdown in the tumor tissue which is highly vascularized and the mechanism fits well to the Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) effect (Peer D et al. Nat Nanotechnol. 2007; 2:751 -760).
[00418] Same experiment was repeated with smaller groups (n = 3 / group). This time with increase of the polymer size (from 5.350 to 7. KDa; i.e. complex of Compound of Formula VI (Compound 41)). No significant differences were observed.
EXAMPLE 12
Toxicity Studies of Compound 24 complexed to Cyclin Dl- siRNA General toxicity
[00419] General toxicity was assessed in C57BL/6 (n = 20 / group) mice injected with by the following formulations: a single dose of with Cyclin Dl- siRNA (sequence is provided below) complexed to Compound 24 (Mw 5350). Complexation was done 20 min at room temp, in 1 : 100 w/w ratio - total siRNA injected per mice was 6mg/Kg body, (in 600mg / Kg body polymer) or mock-treated with saline. - no changes in body weight were observed.
Assessing Liver toxicity:
[00420] Healthy C57BL/6 mice (n=4/group / time point) were given a single bolus intravenous (i.v.) injections of saline or Cyclin Dl- siRNA complexed to Compound 24 (Mw 5.350 KDa). 1, 3, 6, 24, 48 and 72 h post initial injection, blood was drawn and the serum was obtained by centrifugation of the whole blood at 850g for 15 min. Liver enzyme levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Triglycerides were determined by COB AS MIRA auto analyzer (Roche). Figures 7-9 show the results obtained.
Results:
Compound 24-siRNA complex do not induce any general toxicity nor liver toxicity.
[00421] General toxicity was tested by measuring body weight changes upon single i.v. injection of a high dose siRNA (6mg/Kg body) combined with a high Compound 24 concentration (125mg/Kg). No changes in body weight were observed in 20 C57BL/6 mice.
(data not shown) for a period of 14 days post injection suggesting that the complex is not causing any global toxicity.
[00422] Next, triglycerides levels were tested upon i.v. injection of the higher dose tested
(6mg/Kg siRNA complexed with Compound 24 at 125mg/Kg body).
[00423] Figure 7 shows the levels of triglycerides at different time points post i.v. injection
(1, 3, 6, 24, 48, and 72 h) at groups of 4 mice per group. As clearly seen, there are no significant changes in the Triglycerides levels indicating that upon single i.v. injection no long term liver toxicity is observed.
[00424] Liver enzyme release in the serum of treated mice was also measured.
[00425] Figure 8 shows the ALT levels (Liver enzyme release) and Figure 9 shows the AST levels. At lhr post i.v. administration, a slight elevation in the release of these liver enzyme occurred, which within 72 h decreased to normal level, indicating the ability to go back to steady state condition.
EXAMPLE 13
Immunotoxicity - Testing of siRNA-Compound 24 complex in isolated human peripheral blood cells (lymphocytes and monocytes)
Probing immuno-toxicity in isolated human peripheral blood cells (lymphocytes and monocytes) with siRNA-Compound 24 complex.
[00426] PBMCs were isolated from donor blood and incubated with siRNA-Compound 24 complex at different concentrations (effective dose, EDxlO, EDx50) and time. Cytokine levels were evaluated using multiplex ELISA kit.
Results: siRNA-Compound 24 complex did not induce pro-inflammatory cytokines when incubated with human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (lymphocytes and monocytes).
[00427] One of the most challenging tasks when developing an RNAi delivery strategy is to make sure it does not stimulate the immune system. Accordingly, the induction of the proinflammatory cytokines TNF-a and IL-6 was tested, when exposing the Compound-siRNA complexes at different concentrations ranging from 10-lOOOnM siRNA to human PBMCs at different time points (4, 10 and 24 h post incubation).
[00428] Figures 10 and 11 show two representatives of major pro -inflammatory cytokines TNF-a and IL-6. No significant changes in expression of either one of these cytokines was observed, suggesting that even at a very high dose of lOOOnM siRNAs, the complexes do not induce a pro -inflammatory cytokines.
No sign of toxicity was found in the tumors upon injection of the siRNA -polymer complexes into C57BL/6 mice-bearing B16F10 melanoma tumors.
[00429] The siRNA-Compound 24 complex was injected at the highest dose (6mg/Kg siRNA and 125mg Kg body polymer) into C57BL/6 mice-bearing B16F10 mouse melanoma. 24 h post injection of a single dose, mice were sacrificed and the tumors were exerted. Histology by H & E staining did not confirm any toxicity or damage to the tumors as indicated in Figure 12.
EXAMPLE 14
Biological results for Compound 120 (Compound of formula V(b)
A. Structural analysis of free polymer
[00430] In order to gain more insight into the polymer structure a transmission electron microscopy approach was utilized in order to visualized the naked polymer.
[00431 ] Experimental: Compound 120 (~ 9,000 Mw) was diluted in PBS (1 :50, v/v) to a final concentration of 0.5mg ml and dried on copper grid. Negative staining was carried using 2% uranyl acetate. The preparations were examined in a Jeol TEM JEM 1200EX (jeol, Tokyo , Japan).
[00432] Figure 13a shows non-homogeneous clusters of nanoparticles with mean diameter of Ι μηι. This is typical structure of high concentration of polymers. Close up reveal bulk area within the particles that forms nano-structures (Figure 13b). B. Ultrastructural analysis of Compound 120 (compound of formula V(b)) complexed to siRNA
[00433] TEM analysis was utilized in order to gain ultrastructural information about the complex of Compound 120 and siRNAs.
[00434] Experimental: Compound 120 (~ 9,000 Mw) was incubated with small siRNA against Rac-1 (House keeping gene) in PBS at 50μΕ volume at 1 :1 mole ratio to a final concentration of 50μg ml for 20min at RT and dried on copper grid. Negative staining was carried using 2% uranyl acetate. The preparations were examined in a Jeol TEM JEM 1200EX (jeol, Tokyo , Japan). Figure 14a shows small nanoparticles with mean diameter of about < 200 nm. Figure 14b shows a bigger field with heterogeneous particles populations of up to 1 μπι. Figure 14c shows a close up on one particle showing the condensed material in a compact form.
C. In vitro knockdown of a house- keeping gene (Rac-1) using Compound 120
[00435] In order to probe the efficiency by which Compound 120 delivers siRNAs and induce an effective silencing in cells A549 model cells, which are human lung adenocarcinoma were used as model cells together with Rac-1 , also known as Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 , which is a protein found in all human cells and is a small (-21 kDa) signaling G protein that acts as a segregate marker for silencing a house keeping gene.
[00436] Experimental: Human lung adenocarcinoma cell line (A549) were seeded into 6 wells cell culture plates at 0.1 x 106 cells/well in RPMI medium, supplemented with antibiotics, L-Glutamine and 10% fetal calf serum (Biological industries, BeitHaemek, Israel). 24 hours post seeding the medium was removed and replaced with RPMI only. Cells were cultured in a humidified incubator with 5% CO2 at 37°C.
[00437] siRNA - Rac-1 (house keeping gene for delivery validation) at ΙΟΟηΜ was condensed with Compound 120 (ΙΟΟηΜ) for 20 min, following by dropwise addition into the well (6 well-plate, corning).
[00438] Rac-1 siRNA was a commercial sequence from Ambion (Sequence was not provided) and Tagmen (ABI) against Human Rac- 1 was used.
[00439] Total RNA was isolated from the cells using EZ-RNA kit (biological industries, Israel) and cDNA was generated with high capacity cDNA kit (Life Technologies, Carlsbad, CA, USA) according to the manufacturers' protocols. qRT-PCR was performed with Tagmen unique human Rac- 1 probes using ABI StepOnePlus instrument (All from Life
Technologies, Carlsbad, CA, USA ).
[00440] Positive control: Oligofectamine (manufacture and produced by Life Technologies,
Carlsbad, CA, USA), a commercial transfection reagent commonly available for in vitro application only. Oligofectamine is a lipid-based cationic formulation. Transfection was done according to the manufacture recommendation.
[00441] Negative control: cells treated with the siRNA without a delivery vehicle.
[00442] Figure 15 shows a representative knockdown effect with a potent gene silencing of more than 90% at 1 :1 mole ratio (siRNA :Compound 120).
[00443] Compound 120 (~ 9,000 Da) could condense the siRNA (Mw ~ 13,500 Da) and an efficient silencing (relative gene expression) measured by real-time RT-PCR was detected
(see arrow) with around 90% of gene silencing.
[00444] As control, when using more polymer (5: 1) compound 120 to siRNA (lOOnM) the silencing effect was smaller. This may implicate that an optimal condensation between compound 120 and the siRNA might have been achieved for in vitro transfection and that compound 120 is as good as a commercial transfection reagent.
D. In vivo general toxicity assessed by changes in bodyweight.
[00445] In order to assess general toxicity, a PANC-1 tumor model was first established, following by intravenous injection of the complexes and monitoring the bodyweight of the mice.
[00446] Experimental: PANC- 1 , human pancreatic adenocarcinoma cells implanted in above the femoral joint at 2x106 cells in nude mice (Nu/Nu) upon three washing with HBSS (biological industries, Israel) were used as the model cells.
[00447] Cyclin Dl-Cy5 labeled siRNA at 2.5, 5, 7.5 and lOmg/Kg siRNA corresponding to 2.5, 5, 7.5 and lOmg Kg compound 120 was used for i.v. administration.
[00448] siRNA sequences against the CCND1 gene NM_053056 (siDl , sense strand:
GUAGGACUCUCAUUCGGGATT) were designed and screened by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge MA, USA) and are previously published (Weinstein S. et al. PLOS ONE, 2012).
[00449] Condensation of siRNA and Compound 120 was preformed as described above and the complexes were intravenous injected in saline supplemented with 5% glucose at day 0, 3 and 6 at ΙΟΟμί volume. Bodyweight was monitored every 2 days. [00450] Figure 16 shows changes in Bodyweight after 3 i.v. administrations. All mice were dead upon the 2nd i.v. injection - demonstrating severe toxicity at lOmg/kg body dose. 7.5% reduction in bodyweight was observed upon three i.v. injection of the 7.5mg/Kg body. No bodyweight changes were observed at 2.5 and 5mg/Kg body upon three i.v. injections, which were determined as the safe dose. 5mg Kg dose was used as the highest dose for continuation studies (distribution studies).
E. Biodistribution study of Compound 120-siRNA complex in human xenograft PANC- 1 model.
[00451] The distribution of the siRNA in different organs upon i.v. injection was examined.
[00452] Dose: 5mg/Kg siRNA / Compound 120 1 :1 molar ratio.
[00453] n = 20 mice / group (overall 60 mice) - that were scarified in different time points 1 , 6 and 24 h post single i.v. administration to follow the fate of the Cy5-siRNA.
[00454] At designated time points, tumors, lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys were taken out of the animals and fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde (PFA) in PBS pH 7.4 overnight in room temperature protected from light. Next, the tumors were cryoprotect in sucrose gradient (10% sucrose for 2 hours, 20% for 2 hours, 30% over night) in 4°C protected from light. Finally, the tumors were transferred into OCT for embedding over night in 4°C protected from light, and each tumor was sectioned by Leica 3050 S cryomicrotome (Leica Microsystems, Wetzlar, Germany). Confocal images of Cy5-labeled siRNA were acquired on a LEICA TC SP5 Π STED with spatial resolution of 50-70 nm (Leica, Wetzlar, Germany).
i. Cy5-siRNA liver distribution
[00455] Figure 17 shows representative sections of liver from different mice at diferent time points as listed in the figure. All observed Cy5-siRNA are seen within blood vessels, no fluorescence seen in adjacent cells. A close up image by high resolution confocal (Figure 18) shows that all observed Cy5-siRNA is seen within blood vessels and sinusoids (see arrows) , no fluorescence is seen in adjacent cells. Pictures were taken at 6 hours post Cy5- siRNA administration. Figure on top represents H&E stained section of liver showing morphologically relevant areas. Figures below show cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue) and fluorescent siRNA (red - see arrows). ii. Cy5 -siRNA Spleen distribution
[00456] Figure 19 shows all observed Cy5-siRNA is within blood vessels in red matter (high concentration of blood vessels/capillaries), no fluorescence is seen in cells or in white matter. Note observable differences in fluorescence levels between naive and tumor-bearing mice. A close up - of a high resolution confocal image (Figure 20) shows all observed Cy5- siRNA within blood vessels in Red Pulp (see arrows), no fluorescence seen in adjacent cells. Pictures were taken at 6 hours post Cy5-siRNA administration. Figure on top represents H&E stained section of spleen showing morphologically relevant areas. Figures below show cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue) and fluorescent siRNA (red - see arrows). iii. Cy5-siRNA Kidneys distribution
[00457] No fluorescence signal in any of the kidneys at any time point was observed (Figure
21 and in the close up image - in Figure 22).
[00458] Figure on left represents H&E stained section of kidney showing morphologically relevant areas. Figure on right show cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue). iv. Cy5-siRNA Lungs distribution
[00459] All observed Cy5 -observable differences in fluorescence levels between naive and tumor-bearing mice. See Figure 23 - arrow to show the location of the siRNA.
[00460] A close up using high resolution confocal microscopy analysis reveals (Figure 24) that all observed Cy5 -siRNA is seen within blood vessels (see circles), no fluorescence is seen in adjacent cells. Pictures were taken at 6 hours post Cy5-siRNA administration. Figure on top represents H&E stained section of lung showing morphologically relevant areas. Figures below show cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue) and fluorescent siRNA (red, see circle). v. Cy5 -siRNA Tumor distribution
[00461] Representative images are seen in Figure 25. Cy5-siRNA is found in blood vessels and cells of the tumor (see circles) with a peak delivery after 1 hour. This is a phenomenal delivery of siRNA that is spread within the cell cytoplasm in all cells, in all sections that were observed.
[00462] Figure 26 shows a high-resolution confocal microscopy analysis with fluorescence of Cy5-siRNA (see circles) observed both within tumor vasculature as well as in adjacent tumor cells 6 hours post administration. Note that peak was observed at 1 hour. Figures show cell nuclei (DAPI stained in blue) and fluorescent siRNA (red - see circles).
[00463] Taken together, the results presented in this document suggest a specific uptake mechanism in tumor cells and not in healthy cells from different organs such as liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys. 64] While certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents will now occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. A phosphate based oligomeric compound, comprising a repeating unit represented by the structure of formula (A):
Figure imgf000190_0001
(A)
and a linker, which links between phosphate groups of said olig
compound, said linker is repr by the structure of formula (B):
Figure imgf000190_0002
(B)
wherein
Y is a delivery group; wherein said delivery group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof;
w , w' and w" are each independently an integer between 0 and 10; and p is an integer between 0 and 10.
2. The phosphate based oligomeric compound of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional linker unit, which links between phosphate groups of said oligomeric compound, wherein each of said additional linker units is independently a substituted or unsubstituted linear alkyl chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted branched alkylphosphate chain of 2-50 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstitxited linear alkylether chain of 2-50 carbon atoms or any combination thereof.
The phosphate based oligomeric compound according to claim 2, wherein said alkyl chain of said additional linker is hexyl.
The phosphate based oligomeric compound according to claim 2, wherein said alkyl ether chain of said additional linker is polyethyleneglycol (PEG).
The phosphate based oligomeric compound according to claim 2, wherein said compound is represented by the structure of formula 111(e):
ni(e)
wherein
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH- CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said third linking group is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms;
Y is a delivery group; wherein said delivery group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof;
each of r and r' is independently an integer number of between 0 and 50; and q is an integer between 0 and 10.
6. The compound according to claim 1 or 5, wherein said compound is represented by the structure of formula III:
Figure imgf000192_0001
Ill
wherein Zi and Z2 are as defined in claim 5.
7. The phosphate based oligomeric compound according to claim 1, wherein said
Figure imgf000192_0002
ni(f)
wherein
each of Zi and Z2 is independently a reactive group capable of binding a biologically active moiety; or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of Zi and Z2 is a reactive group wherein said reactive group is hydroxy, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, phosphoramidite, -N=C=S, -NH-CO-NH2, -NH- CS-NH2 C-amide, N-amide, thiol or COOH;
E is a third linking group or absent; wherein said third linking group is a linear alkyl of 2-50 carbon atoms;
Y is a delivery group; wherein said delivery group is amine, histidine, guanidine, polyguanidine, imidazole, polyimidzole or any combination thereof; and
each of r and r' is independently an integer number of between 2 and 20.
8. The compound according to claim 1 or 7 wherein said compound is represented by the structure of formula 111 a):
Figure imgf000193_0001
ni(a)
wherein Zi and Z2 are as defined in claim 7.
9. A conjugate of the phosphate based oligomeric compound of any one of claims 1-8 and at least one biologically active substance.
10. The conjugate of claim 9, represented by the structure of formula
IV(d):
Figure imgf000194_0001
IV(d)
wherein
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and wherein said biologically active substance is a therapeutically active agent, a labeling moiety, or combination thereof;
each of Zi', Z2', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, a phosphate, phosphoramidite, C-amide, N- amide, thiol or COOH; and
Zi, Z2, E, Y, q, r and r' are as defined in claim 5;
wherein if Ti or T2 is absent then Zi' or Z2' connected to it is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
11. The conjugate according to claim 9 or 10, represented by the structure of formula IV(h):
Figure imgf000195_0001
IV(h)
wherein
Ti, T2, Zi' and Z2' are as defined in claim 10.
12. The conjugate according to any one of claims 9-11, wherein said conjugate is represented by the structure of formula V:
Figure imgf000196_0001
V.
The conjugate of claim 9, represented by the structure of formula
Figure imgf000196_0002
IV(m)
wherein
each of Ti and T2 is independently a biologically active moiety or absent, wherein at least one of Ti and T2 is present; and wherein said biologically active substance is a therapeutically active agent, a labeling moiety, or combination thereof; each of Zi', is independently a derivative of Zi and Z2, respectively, as a result of binding the biologically active group, wherein said Zi and Z2 reactive group is hydroxyl, amine, halide, a phosphorous-containing group, a phosphate, phosphoramidite, C-amide, N- amide, thiol or COOH; and
Zi, Z2, E, Y, r and r' are as defined in claim 7;
wherein if Ti or T2 is absent then Zi' or Z2' connected to it is replaced with Zi or Z2 respectively.
14. The conjugate according to claim 9 or 13, represented by the structure of formula
Figure imgf000197_0001
IV(a)
wherein
Ti, T2, Zi' and Z2' are as defined in claim 13.
15. The conjugate according to any one of claims 9, 13 and 14, wherein said conjugate is represented by the structure of formula V(b):
Figure imgf000198_0001
V(b).
16. The oligomer of claim 5, wherein r and r' are 2 and 3 respectively.
17. The oligomer of claim 7, wherein r and r' are both 8.
18. The conjugate of claim 10, wherein r and r' are 2 and 3 respectively.
19. The conjugate of claim 13, wherein r and r' are both 8.
20. A complex of the conjugate according to any one of claims 9-15, 18 and 19 and an oligonucleotide, wherein said oligonucleotide, is electrostatically bound to said conjugate.
21. The complex according to claim 20, wherein said oligonucleotide is DNA, RNA or combination thereof.
22. The complex according to claim 21 , wherein said RNA is siRNA.
23. A method of delivering a DNA, RNA or combination thereof to a cell, said method comprises contacting a complex of any one of claims 20-22 with said cell, thereby delivering said DNA, RNA or combination thereof to said cell.
24. The method of claim 23, wherein said cell is cancerous.
25. A method of treating cancer, comprising administering a complex of any one of claims 20-22 to a subject, thereby treating cancer.
26. The method of claim 25 wherein said cancer is pancreatic cancer or lung cancer.
27. A method of delivering a biologically active moiety to a cell, said method comprises contacting a conjugate of any one of claims 9-15 and 18-19 with said cell, thereby delivering said biologically active moiety to said cell.
28. A method of treating cancer, comprising administering a conjugate of any one of claims 9-15 and 18-19 to a subject, thereby treating cancer
29. A method of diagnosing a condition, comprising contacting a conjugate of any one of claims 9-15 and 18-19 with a cell, thereby delivering the labeling moiety of said conjugate to said cell and diagnosing said condition.
30. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the conjugate of any one of claims 9-15 and 18-19 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
31. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the complex of any one of claims 20-22 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
32. A compound
Figure imgf000199_0001
Compound 25
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