Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080207541 | Compositions and Methods For Optimizing Cleavage of Rna By Rnase H - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the optimization of cleavage of RNA species by RNase H. In some embodiments, the invention provides oligonucleotides that possess two or more regions of differing conformation, and at least one transitional nucleobase positioned between the regions that is capable of modulating transfer of the helical conformation characteristic of the region bound to the 3′hydroxy thereof, to the region bound to the 5′ hydroxyl thereof. | 08-28-2008 |
20080261904 | Chimeric Gapped Oligomeric Compounds - The present invention provides double stranded compositions wherein the first strand comprises three different regions and the second strand is native RNA. Each region has native or modified ribofuranosyl sugar moieties that are different than those of the other two regions. At least a portion of the first oligomeric compound is complementary to and hybridizes to a nucleic acid target. The present invention also provides methods for modulating gene expression using the modified oligomeric compounds and compositions of oligomeric compounds. | 10-23-2008 |
20090048192 | Double Strand Compositions Comprising Differentially Modified Strands for Use in Gene Modulation - The present invention provides double stranded compositions wherein each strand is modified to have a motif defined by positioning of β-D-ribonucleosides and sugar modified nucleosides. More particularly, the present compositions comprise one strand having an alternating motif and another strand having a hemimer motif, a blockmer motif, a fully modified motif or a positionally modified motif. At least one of the strands has complementarity to a nucleic acid target. The compositions are useful for targeting selected nucleic acid molecules and modulating the expression of one or more genes. In preferred embodiments the compositions of the present invention hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. The present invention also provides methods for modulating gene expression. | 02-19-2009 |
20090092981 | TETRAHYDROPYRAN NUCLEIC ACID ANALOGS - The present disclosure describes tetrahydropyran nucleoside analogs, oligomeric compounds prepared therefrom and methods of using the oligomeric compounds. More particularly, tetrahydropyran nucleoside analogs are provided, having one or more chiral substituents, that are useful for enhancing properties of oligomeric compounds including nuclease resistance and binding affinity. In some embodiments, the oligomeric compounds provided herein hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. | 04-09-2009 |
20090192106 | MODULATION OF eIF4E EXPRESSION - Oligomeric compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of eIF4E. The antisense compounds may be single- or double-stranded and are targeted to nucleic acid encoding eIF4E. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of eIF4E expression and for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of eIF4E are provided. | 07-30-2009 |
20090192302 | 5'-MODIFIED BICYCLIC NUCLEIC ACID ANALOGS - The present invention provides 5′-modified bicyclic nucleoside analogs and oligomeric compounds comprising at least one of these nucleoside analogs. In preferred embodiments the nucleoside analogs have either (R) or (S)-chirality at the 5′-carbon. These bicyclic nucleoside analogs are useful for enhancing properties of oligomeric compounds including for example enhanced nuclease resistance. | 07-30-2009 |
20090203132 | PYRROLIDINYL GROUPS FOR ATTACHING CONJUGATES TO OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides pyrrolidinyl compounds that are useful for preparing conjugated oligomeric compounds. The conjugated pyrrolidinyl compounds can be attached to support medium and provide a free hydroxyl for oligomer synthesis to prepare an oligmeric compound having a 3′-conjugate. Alternatively, the pyrrolidinyl compound can be prepared as a phosphoramidite which can be placed internally or at the 5′-position of an oligomeric compound. These two strategies can be used together to prepare oligomeric compounds having 2 or more conjugates at any selected positions. The present invention also provides methods for modulating gene expression using the conjugated oligomeric compounds. | 08-13-2009 |
20090203896 | MODULATION OF SURVIVIN EXPRESSION - Compounds and compositions are provided for modulating the expression of survivin. The compounds, exemplified by those acting through an RNAi antisense mechanism of action, include double-stranded and single-stranded constructs, as well as siRNAs, canonical siRNAs, blunt-ended siRNAs and single-stranded antisense RNA compounds. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of survivin expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of survivin are provided. | 08-13-2009 |
20090221685 | OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE USE IN MODULATION OF MICRORNAS - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the levels expression, processing and function of miRNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds targeted to small non-coding RNAs and miRNAs. The oligomeric compounds possess potent miRNA inhibitory activity, and further exhibit improved therapeutic index. Further provided are methods for selectively modulating miRNA activity in a cell. | 09-03-2009 |
20090286969 | Oligomeric Compounds And Compositions For Use In Modulation Of Small Non-Coding RNAs - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 11-19-2009 |
20090291906 | Oligomeric Compounds And Compositions For Use In Modulation Of Small Non-Coding RNAs - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 11-26-2009 |
20090291907 | Oligomeric Compounds And Compositions For Use In Modulation Of Small Non-Coding RNAs - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 11-26-2009 |
20090298174 | Oligomeric Compounds And Compositions For Use In Modulation Of Small Non-Coding RNAs - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 12-03-2009 |
20090306178 | CONJUGATED DOUBLE STRAND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN GENE MODULATION - The present invention provides conjugated double stranded compositions wherein each strand is modified to have a motif defined by positioning of β-D-ribonucleosides and/or sugar modified nucleosides. More particularly, the present compositions comprise a linked conjugate group on one strand and a non hybridizing region of 2′-modified nucleosides on the other strand. Each strand further comprises one or more phosphorothioate internucleoside linkage. The compositions are useful for targeting selected nucleic acid molecules and modulating the expression of one or more genes. In preferred embodiments the compositions of the present invention hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. The present invention also provides methods for modulating gene expression. | 12-10-2009 |
20090317907 | Oligomeric Compounds And Compositions For Use In Modulation Of Small Non-Coding RNAs - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 12-24-2009 |
20100093836 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING PROTEIN EXPRESSION - The present invention includes compositions and methods useful for modulating protein expression. In certain embodiments, the present invention includes oligomeric compounds comprising modified nucleosides and modified internucleoside linkages. | 04-15-2010 |
20100130589 | MODULATION OF eIF4E EXPRESSION - Oligomeric compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of eIF4E. The antisense compounds may be single- or double-stranded and are targeted to nucleic acid encoding eIF4E. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of eIF4E expression and for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of eIF4E are provided. | 05-27-2010 |
20100184966 | 5'-MODIFIED BICYCLIC NUCLEIC ACID ANALOGS - The present invention provides 5′-modified bicyclic nucleoside analogs and oligomeric compounds comprising at least one of these nucleoside analogs. In preferred embodiments the nucleoside analogs have either (R) or (S)-chirality at the 5′-carbon. These bicyclic nucleoside analogs are useful for enhancing properties of oligomeric compounds including for example enhanced nuclease resistance. | 07-22-2010 |
20100190837 | 5'-Substituted-2-F' Modified Nucleosides and Oligomeric Compounds Prepared Therefrom - The present invention provides 5′-substituted-2′-F nucleoside analogs and oligomeric compounds comprising these nucleoside analogs. In one preferred embodiment the nucleoside analogs have either (R) or (5)-chirality at the 5′-position. These nucleoside analogs are expected to be useful for enhancing properties of oligomeric compounds including nuclease resistance. | 07-29-2010 |
20100216982 | POLYCYCLIC SUGAR SURROGATE-CONTAINING OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN GENE MODULATION - Compositions comprising first and second oligomers are provided wherein at least a portion of the first oligomer is capable of hybridizing with at least a portion of the second oligomer, at least a portion of the first oligomer is complementary to and capable of hybridizing to a selected target nucleic acid, and at least one of the first or second oligomers includes a modification comprising a polycyclic sugar surrogate. Oligomer/protein compositions are also provided comprising an oligomer complementary to and capable of hybridizing to a selected target nucleic acid and at least one protein comprising at least a portion of an RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), wherein at least one nucleoside of the oligomer has a polycyclic sugar surrogate modification. | 08-26-2010 |
20100249211 | N-Substituted-Aminomethylene Bridged Bicyclic Nucleic Acid Analogs - Provided herein are bicyeMc nucleosides comprising a substituted amino group in the bridge, oligomeric compounds having at least one of these bicyclic nucleosides and methods of using the oligomeric compounds. The bicyclic nucleosides comprising a substituted amino group in the bridge are useful for enhancing properties of oligomeric compounds including nuclease resistance, in certain embodiments, the oligomeric compounds hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. | 09-30-2010 |
20100267813 | Oligomeric Compounds And Compositions For Use In Modulation Of Small Non-Coding RNAs - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 10-21-2010 |
20100324277 | OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS COMPRISING 4'-THIONUCLEOSIDES FOR USE IN GENE MODULATION - The present invention provides modified oligomeric compounds and compositions of oligomeric compounds for use in the RNA interference pathway of gene modulation. The modified oligomeric compounds include siRNA and asRNA having at least one affinity modification. | 12-23-2010 |
20110046206 | DOUBLE STRAND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DIFFERENTIALLY MODIFIED STRANDS FOR USE IN GENE MODULATION - The present invention provides double stranded compositions wherein the first strand is modified to have a particular motif and the second strand is modified a selected motif. The motifs are defined by positioning of differentially modified nucleosides wherein at least the sugar moieties are different. More particularly, the present compositions comprise an antisense strand that is modified to have a positional/full motif and the sense strand is modified to have an alternating motif, a hemimer motif, a blockmer motif, a gapped motif, a positional motif, a positional/full motif or a fully modified motif. Each strand further comprises one or more phosphorothioate internucleoside linkage. The compositions are useful for targeting selected nucleic acid molecules and modulating the expression of one or more genes. In preferred embodiments the compositions of the present invention hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. The present invention also provides methods for modulating gene expression. | 02-24-2011 |
20110224277 | Oligomeric Compounds And Compositions For Use In Modulation Of Small Non-Coding RNAs - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 09-15-2011 |
20110313019 | OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - The present invention provides oligomeric compounds and uses thereof. In certain embodiments, such oligomeric compounds are useful as antisense compounds. Certain such antisense compounds are useful as RNase H antisense compounds or as RNAi compounds. | 12-22-2011 |
20120010393 | 5'-MODIFIED BICYCLIC NUCLEIC ACID ANALOGS - The present invention provides 5′-modified bicyclic nucleoside analogs and oligomeric compounds comprising at least one of these nucleoside analogs. In preferred embodiments the nucleoside analogs have either (R) or (S)-chirality at the 5′-carbon. These bicyclic nucleoside analogs are useful for enhancing properties of oligomeric compounds including for example enhanced nuclease resistance. | 01-12-2012 |
20120021515 | OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - The present invention provides oligomeric compounds and uses thereof. In certain embodiments, such oligomeric compounds are useful as antisense compounds. Certain such antisense compounds are useful as RNase H antisense compounds, as RNAi compounds, and/or as modulators of splicing. | 01-26-2012 |
20120059045 | METHODS OF USING OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS COMPRISING 2'-SUBSTITUTED NUCLEOSIDES - The present disclosure provides oligomeric compounds comprising at least one 2′-fluoroethoxy modified nucleoside of formula I and methods of using these oligomeric compounds. The methods provided herein include contacting a cell or administering to an animal at least one of the oligomeric compounds. In certain embodiments, the oligomeric compounds hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. | 03-08-2012 |
20120071645 | TETRAHYDROPYRAN NUCLEIC ACID ANALOGS - The present disclosure describes tetrahydropyran nucleoside analogs, oligomeric compounds prepared therefrom and methods of using the oligomeric compounds. More particularly, tetrahydropyran nucleoside analogs are provided, having one or more chiral substituents, that are useful for enhancing properties of oligomeric compounds including nuclease resistance and binding affinity. In some embodiments, the oligomeric compounds provided herein hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. | 03-22-2012 |
20120115228 | OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE USE IN MODULATION OF MICRORNAS - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the levels expression, processing and function of miRNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds targeted to small non-coding RNAs and miRNAs. The oligomeric compounds possess potent miRNA inhibitory activity, and further exhibit improved therapeutic index. Further provided are methods for selectively modulating miRNA activing in a cell. | 05-10-2012 |
20120122216 | OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 05-17-2012 |
20120157514 | OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 06-21-2012 |
20120165515 | Nucleoside derivatives as inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase - The present invention provides nucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside compounds of the present invention. | 06-28-2012 |
20120283312 | MODULATION OF EIF4E EXPRESSION - Oligomeric compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of eIF4E. The antisense compounds may be single- or double-stranded and are targeted to nucleic acid encoding eIF4E. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of eIF4E expression and for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of eIF4E are provided. | 11-08-2012 |
20120283319 | OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 11-08-2012 |
20130035369 | DOUBLE STRAND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DIFFERENTIALLY MODIFIED STRANDS FOR USE IN GENE MODULATION - The present invention provides double stranded compositions wherein the first strand is modified to have a particular motif and the second strand is modified a selected motif. More particularly, the present compositions comprise an antisense strand that is modified to have a positional/full motif and the sense strand is modified to have an alternating motif, a hemimer motif, a blockmer motif, a gapped motif, a positional motif, a positional/full motif or a fully modified motif. Each strand further comprises one or more phosphorothioate internucleoside linkage. The compositions are useful for targeting selected nucleic acid molecules and modulating the expression of one or more genes. | 02-07-2013 |
20130041011 | BASE MODIFIED BICYCLIC NUCLEOSIDES AND OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS PREPARED THEREFROM - Provided herein are novel base modified bicyclic nucleosides, oligomeric compounds prepared therefrom and methods of using the oligomeric compounds. More particularly, novel pyrimidine bicyclic nucleosides are provided wherein each pyrimidine base is substituted at the 5 position with an optionally substituted, aromatic or heteroaromatic ring system comprising from 5 to 7 ring atoms selected from C, N, O and S. In certain embodiments, the oligomeric compounds provided herein hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. | 02-14-2013 |
20130041144 | 5'-SUBSTITUTED BICYCLIC NUCLEOSIDES AND OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS PREPARED THEREFROM - Provided herein are novel 5′-(S)—CH | 02-14-2013 |
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20140121364 | OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121365 | OLIGOMERIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MODULATION OF SMALL NON-CODING RNAS - Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided. | 05-01-2014 |
20140309412 | NUCLEOSIDE DERIVATIVES AS INHIBITORS OF RNA-DEPENDENT RNA VIRAL POLYMERASE - The present invention provides nucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside compounds of the present invention. | 10-16-2014 |
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