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Methods and compositions for enhancing the efficacy and specificity of RNAi

US8309704B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2004
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2320/50
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods of enhancing the efficacy and specificity of RNAi. The invention also provides compositions for mediating RNAi. In particular, the invention provides siRNAs, shRNAs, vectors and transgenes having improved specificity and efficacy in mediating silencing of a target gene. Therapeutic methods are also featured.

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