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Phosphotriester oligonucleotides, amidities and method of preparation

US6124445A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 1998
Grant dateSep 26, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/55
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Oligonucleotides having bioreversible phosphate blocking groups can be used as pro drugs for the oligonucleotides. The bio-reversible blocking groups can be removed by intercellular enzymes, particularly carboxyesterases, to provide the unprotected oligonucleotide. The oligonucleotides can be prepared via post synthesis alkylation reactions or utilizing amidite type chemistry wherein the bioreversible phosphorus protecting group is formed as an integral part of the amidite reagent.

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