A liposomal composition and a method of using the same for achieving
intracellular delivery of a liposome-entrapped agent is described. The
liposomes are composed of a pH sensitive lipid and include a targeting
ligand to direct the liposomes to a target cell. The liposomes also
include a stabilizing component, such a polymer-derivatized lipid, where
the polymer is attached to the lipid by a releasable linkage.
Administration of the liposomes results in cellular internalization and
destabilization of the liposome for intracellular delivery of the
entrapped agent.