ALC-0159 (N,N-dimyristylamide of 2-hydroxyacetic acid) is a widely used liposome-forming compound for in vitro and in vivo transfection of DNA, RNA and other negatively charged molecules.

DMG-PEG2000 (1,2-dimyristoyl-rac-glycero-3-methoxypolyethylene glycol-2000) is a widely used liposome-forming compound for in vitro and in vivo transfection of DNA, RNA and other negatively charged molecules.