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Low adenosine agent, composition, kit and method for treatment of airway disease

US5994315A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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

Abstract

An oligonucleotide which is antisense to a mRNA encoding a polypeptide involved in airway disease(s) contains up to three adenosines per every 21 nucleotide a method of treating airway disease in a subject in need of such treatment comprises topically administering to the subject an antisense oligonucleotide in an amount effective to treat the airway disease, where the antisense oligonucleotide is essentially free of adenosine. Pharmaceutical formulations are also disclosed.

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