Patent classifications
C12N2310/341
Modulation of Angiopoietin-Like 3 Expression
Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for reducing expression of an ANGPTL3 mRNA and protein in an animal. Also provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for reducing lipids and/or glucose in an animal. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, delay, or ameliorate any one or more of cardiovascular disease and/or metabolic disease, or a symptom thereof, in an individual in need thereof.
THERAPEUTIC OLIGONUCLEOTIDE METHODS
The invention provides systems and methods for discovering candidate therapies for genetic conditions and also for screening those therapies in vitro for evidence of neurotoxicity. Where a medical condition is a consequence of a genetic target such as a mutated gene, the disclosure provides in silico methods to generate lists of candidate sequences for antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) that will potentially bind to the gene or transcripts from the gene in vivo and treat the associated condition by restoring a healthy phenotype of gene expression. The invention provides in vitro methods for screening candidate ASO sequences for symptoms of neurotoxicity in vivo. For example, candidate sequences that are output by the in silico analytical pipeline can be synthesized and assayed against live cells in vitro.
Methods for reducing LRRK2 expression
Provided herein are methods for decreasing LRRK2 mRNA expression. Such methods are useful to ameliorate LRRK2 associated diseases. Such LRRK2 associated diseases include Parkinson's Disease, including non-LRRK2 mediated Parkinson's Disease.
Single-stranded oligonucleotide
Provided is a single-stranded oligonucleotide that is capable of controlling a target gene with high efficiency and can be easily produced. The single-stranded oligonucleotide is represented by the formula X-L-Y wherein X and Y hybridize by a first nucleotide sequence portion and a second nucleotide sequence portion. X is composed of 7 to 100 nucleotides, contains at least one modified nucleotide, and has a first nucleotide sequence that is capable of hybridizing with a second oligonucleotide and contains at least four contiguous nucleotides recognized by RNase H. Y is composed of 4 to 100 nucleotides, and has a second nucleotide sequence that is capable of hybridizing with a second oligonucleotide and contains at least one ribonucleotide. At least one of nucleotide sequence X and nucleotide sequence Y has an antisense sequence capable of hybridizing with a target RNA. L is a group derived from a third oligonucleotide that is degraded under physiological conditions.
Modulators of APOL1 expression
The present embodiments provide methods, compounds, and compositions useful for inhibiting APOL1 expression, which may be useful for treating, preventing, or ameliorating a disease associated with APOL1.
Gapmers and methods of using the same for the treatment of muscular dystrophy
The disclosure relates to compositions comprising a nucleotide sequence having two domains: a locked nucleic acid (LNA) domain and a DNA gap domain, wherein nucleotide sequence binds to an endogenous DUX4 mRNA sequence disrupts DUX4 expression.
COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING APP EXPRESSION
Provided are compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions for reducing the amount or activity of APP RNA in a cell or animal, and in certain instances reducing the amount of APP protein in a cell or animal Such compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions are useful to ameliorate at least one symptom or hallmark of a neurodegenerative disease. Such symptoms and hallmarks include cognitive impairment, including a decline in memory and language skills, behavioral and psychological symptoms such as apathy and lack of motivation, gait disturbances and seizures, progressive dementia, and abnormal amyloid deposits.
CONJUGATE OF GalNAc-OLIGONUCLEOTIDE FOR DELIVERY TO LIVER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
The present invention provides a conjugate of an oligonucleotide having a nucleic acid sequence expected to have a pharmacological effect in hepatic parenchymal cells with a biantennary GalNAc unit, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a medicament or the like containing the same as an active component.
ORAL DELIVERY OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES
The present disclosure provides oligonucleotide compositions comprising (1) an oligonucleotide of the present disclosure, e.g., an ASO, siRNA, shRNA, DNA or RNA aptamer, gene therapy vector, miRNA, miRNA mimic, antimiR, DNA or RNA decoy, CpG oligonucleotide, or any therapeutic or diagnostic oligonucleotide known in the art, and (ii) a caprylic acid derivative, e.g., 5-CNAC. In some aspects, the oligonucleotide composition is formulated for delivery to the gastrointestinal tract. Thus, some aspects, the present disclosure provides oligonucleotide compositions for oral delivery comprising a therapeutic or diagnostic oligonucleotide (e.g., an ASO) and a caprylic acid derivative (e.g., 5-CNAC or de derivative thereof).
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Provided herein are methods for the treatment of polycystic kidney disease, including autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, using modified oligonucleotides targeted to miR-17.