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Modulation of dystrophia myotonica-protein kinase (DMPK) expression

US9765338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2015
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2310/3525
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for reducing expression of a DMPK mRNA and protein in an animal. Also provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for preferentially reducing CUGexp DMPK RNA, reducing myotonia or reducing spliceopathy in an animal. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, delay, or ameliorate type 1 myotonic dystrophy, or a symptom thereof.

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