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Methods and compositions involving miRNA and miRNA inhibitor molecules

US9382537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2014
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/178
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention concerns methods and compositions for introducing miRNA activity or function into cells using synthetic nucleic acid molecules. Moreover, the present invention concerns methods and compositions for identifying miRNAs with specific cellular functions that are relevant to therapeutic, diagnostic, and prognostic applications wherein synthetic miRNAs and/or miRNA inhibitors are used in library screening assays.

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