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Antisense oligonucleotide modulation of raf gene expression

US6391636B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2000
Grant dateMay 21, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2310/3517
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Oligonucleotides are provided which are targeted to nucleic acids encoding human raf and capable of inhibiting raf expression. Methods of inhibiting the expression of human raf using oligonucleotides of the invention are also provided. The present invention further comprises methods of preventing or inhibiting hyperproliferation of cells and methods of treating abnormal proliferative conditions which employ oligonucleotides of the invention.

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