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Amidite derivatives and oligonucleotide derivatives

US6057431A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1997
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H21/00
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X represents group (II) or (III): ##STR2## wherein Y represents a leaving group and Z represents an oligonucleotide. The compound can specifically transfer oligonucleotides to cells which specifically recognize a specified saccharide construction. Accordingly, the compound can be used as an antiviral agent or an antitumor agent.

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