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Nuclease resistant, pyrimidine modified oligonucleotides that detect and modulate gene expression

US5614617A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1993
Grant dateMar 25, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/143333
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Oligonucleotide analogs are provided having improved nuclease resistance. Modifications of selected nucleotides through substitutions on the pyrimidine ring are disclosed. Certain preferred embodiments comprise the inclusion of said modified nucleotides at a plurality of sites, especially at the 3' end of a selected oligonucleotide analog.

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