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Chemical modification of DNA using peptide nucleic acid conjugates

US6746868B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2000
Grant dateJun 8, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2710/16622
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Complexes comprising a nucleic acid molecule and a conjugated peptide nucleic acid (PNA). The PNA may be labeled or conjugated to a protein, peptide, carbohydrate moiety or receptor ligand. These complexes are used to transfect cells to monitoring plasmid biodistribution, promote nuclear localization, induce transcriptional activation, lyse the endosomal compartment and facilitate transfection. These complexes increase the efficiency of expression of a particular gene.

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