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In studying 6\u201d-substituted variants of the aminoglycoside tobramycin, we serendipitously found that compounds with C12 or C14 linear alkyl substituents potently inhibit reverse transcription in vitro. Initial observations suggested specific inhibition of reverse transcriptase. However, further analysis showed that these and related compounds bind nucleic acids with high affinity, forming high-molecular weight complexes. Stable complex formation is observed with DNA or RNA in single- or double-stranded form. Given the amphiphilic nature of these aminoglycoside derivatives, they likely form micelles and\/or vesicles with surface-bound nucleic acids. 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