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HPV-specific oligonucleotides

US6458940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1997
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2310/351
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses synthetic oligonucleotides complementary to a nucleic acid spanning the translational start site of human papillomavirus gene E1, and including at least 15 nucleotides. Also disclosed are methods and kits for inhibiting the replication of HPV, for inhibiting the expression of HPV nucleic acid and protein, for detection of HPV, and for treating HPV infections.

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