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Methods and compositions for treating keratin hyperproliferative disorders

US8476243B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2006
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2310/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for keratin hyperproliferation disorders such as corns, calluses, or keratosis pilaris (KP) by administering to a subject experiencing the disorder a therapeutically effective amount of an RNA sequence which inhibits expression of a gene encoding for a keratin selected from the group consisting of K6a, K6b, K16, K17, and combinations thereof.

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