Abstract:
The present invention provides method of optimizing the efficacy and potency of antisense drugs. In certain embodiments, the invention provides assays useful for determining favorable oligonucleotide characteristics and excipeints for improved cellular uptake.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to 5,6-ring annulated indole derivatives of the formula (I), compositions comprising at least one 5,6-ring annulated indole derivatives, and methods of using the 5,6-ring annulated indole derivatives for treating or preventing a viral infection or a virus-related disorder in a patient.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods for the treatment of liver cancer. These methods encompass the administration of a compound comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Also provided herein are compositions for the treatment of liver cancer. Such compositions include compounds comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in liver cancer, such as, for example, hepatocellular carcinoma, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Further, certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in hepatocellular carcinoma cells exposed to dioxin, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Antisense inhibition of certain of these miRNAs has been found to inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis.
Abstract:
Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for modulating splicing of SMN2 mRNA in a cell, tissue or animal. Also provided are uses of disclosed compounds and compositions in the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of diseases and disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the pulmonary delivery of nucleic acids, particularly oligonucleotides. In one preferred embodiment, the compositions and methods of the invention are utilized to effect the pulmonary delivery of an antisense oligonucleotide to an animal in order to modulate the expression of a gene in the animal for investigative, therapeutic or prophylactic purposes.
Abstract:
Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulating expression of a protein, including, but not limited to, modulating splicing of a pre-mRNA to modulate the amount of one or more variants of a protein.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for modulating splicing of a selected target mRNA. Further provided are uses of the disclosed compounds and compositions in the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of diseases and disorders. Methods of enhancing cellular uptake, modulating tissue distribution and enhancing pharmacological activity of RNase H-independent antisense oligonucleotides are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides method of optimizing the efficacy and potency of antisense drugs. In certain embodiments, the invention provides assays useful for determining favorable oligonucleotide characteristics and excipeints for improved cellular uptake.