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Antisense oligonucleotides against hepatitis B viral replication

US5646262A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 1994
Grant dateJul 8, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2014

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

Abstract

Antisense oligonucleotides that hybridize to segments of the preS1, S, C, and .epsilon. regions of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) RNA pregenome inhibit replication of the virus. Pharmaceutical compositions which contain these oligonucleotides as the active ingredients are effective against HBV infection.

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