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Method for rapidly evaluating performance of short interfering RNA with novel chemical modifications

US8877439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2010
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2320/51
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

It is an object of the instant invention to provide a method for the rapid evaluation of novel sugar modifications to be used in siRNA synthesis including the rapid evaluation of chemical modification patterns within the siRNA to effectuate increased stability and ultimately increased efficacy of a siRNA therapeutic. It is a further object of the instant invention to provide novel nucleosides useful for siRNA therapy.

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