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Antisense ogligonucleotides against Hepatitis B viral replication

US6503533B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1998
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2310/315
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Antisense oligonucleotides that hybridize to segments of the pres1, S, C, and &egr; regions of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) RNA pregenome inhibit replication of the virus. Pharmaceutical compositions which contain these oligonucleotides as the active ingredients are effective against HBV infection.

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