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Structurally designed shRNAs

US10329562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2017
Grant dateJun 25, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2320/30
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided is an improved design of shRNA based on structural mimics of miR-451 precursors. These miR-451 shRNA mimics are channeled through a novel small RNA biogenesis pathway, require AGO2 catalysis and are processed by Drosha but are independent of DICER processing. This miRNA pathway feeds active elements only into Agog because of its unique catalytic activity. These data demonstrate that this newly identified small RNA biogenesis pathway can be exploited in vivo to produce active molecules.

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