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Inhibitory polynucleotides directed against the RNA component of telomerase

US7585966B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 1999
Grant dateSep 8, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2310/321
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides inhibitory polynucleotides, such as antisense molecules, directed against accessible regions in the telomerase ribonucleoprotein. The polynucleotides are useful for inhibiting the activity of telomerase in cells and for treating cancer.

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