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DNA methyltransferase antisense oligonucleotides

US5578716A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 1993
Grant dateNov 26, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2310/315
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention encompasses tumorigenicity-inhibiting antisense oligonucleotide sequences complementary to mRNA or double-stranded DNA that encodes mammalian DNA methyl transferase. It further encompasses methods for inhibiting tumorigenicity and pharmaceutical composition comprises the tumorigenicity-inhibiting antisense nucleotide.

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