Antisense oligonucleotides directed to papillomavirus
US5681944A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/6883
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Oligonucleotides are provided which are capable of antisense interaction with messenger RNA of papillomavirus. Such oligonucleotides or oligonucleotide analogs can be used for diagnostics and therapeutics as well as for research purposes. In accordance with preferred embodiments of this invention, oligonucleotides are provided which are hybridizable with selected messenger RNA from a human papillomavirus. The oligonucleotide is able to inhibit the function of the RNA, and accordingly is useful for therapy for infections by such papillomavirus. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, portions of the papillomavirus are targeted for antisense attack. Thus oligonucleotides are preferably provided which hybridize with the E2, E6 and E7 messenger RNAs.
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