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Antisense oligonucleotides directed against human ICAM-I RNA

US5580969A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 1993
Grant dateDec 3, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2013

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

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for the treatment of septic shock and inflammatory complications of shock. A process for selectively inhibiting the expression of the human ICAM-I mRNA transcript using at least one oligonucleotide which is complementary to at least a portion of the human ICAM-I mRNA is disclosed, as are oligonucleotides which are complementary to portions of the ICAM-I mRNA and compositions comprising the oligonucleotides.

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