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Optimized antisense oligonucleotides complementary to DNA methyltransferase sequences

US6066625A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1998
Grant dateMay 23, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2310/346
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides optimized antisense oligonucleotides complementary to the DNA methyltransferase gene or its RNA transcript. The invention further provides methods for using such antisense oligonucleotides as analytical and diagnostic tools, as potentiators of transgenic plant and animal studies and gene therapy approaches, and as potential therapeutic agents.

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