C12N2310/3233

ANTISENSE MOLECULES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PATHOLOGIES

An antisense molecule capable of binding to a selected target site to induce exon skipping in the dystrophin gene, as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 to 59.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE SPECIFIC INHIBITION OF ALPHA-1 ANTITRYPSIN BY DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA
20230069235 · 2023-03-02 ·

This invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for reducing α-1 antitrypsin target RNA and protein levels via use of dsRNAs, e.g., Dicer substrate siRNA (DsiRNA) agents.

MUSCLE-TARGETING COMPLEXES AND USES THEREOF IN TREATING MUSCLE ATROPHY

Aspects of the disclosure relate to complexes comprising a muscle-targeting agent covalently linked to a molecular payload. In some embodiments, the muscle-targeting agent specifically binds to an internalizing cell surface receptor on muscle cells. In some embodiments, the molecular payload inhibits activity of a pro-atrophy gene. In some embodiments, the molecular payload is an oligonucleotide, such as an antisense oligonucleotide or RNAi oligonucleotide.

Modified Compounds and Uses Thereof

The present disclosure provides oligomeric compound comprising a modified oligonucleotide having a central region comprising one or more modifications. In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides oligomeric compounds having an improved therapeutic index or an increased maximum tolerated dose.

Methods of Treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and NF-1 Mediated Conditions and Compositions for Use in Such Methods

The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for the treatment of NF-1 and NF-1 mediated conditions. The present disclosure further provides for methods of exon skipping and exon retention and compositions for use in such methods. Such methods of exon skipping and exon retention may be used in the methods of treatment discussed herein. The present disclosure further provides new therapeutic compounds, particularly oligonucleotides, including antisense oligonucleotides, for use in the methods described herein.

MUSCLE TARGETING COMPLEXES AND USES THEREOF FOR TREATING FACIOSCAPULOHUMERAL MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

Aspects of the disclosure relate to complexes comprising a muscle-targeting agent covalently linked to a molecular payload. In some embodiments, the muscle-targeting agent specifically binds to an internalizing cell surface receptor on muscle cells. In some embodiments, the molecular payload inhibits expression or activity of DUX4. In some embodiments, the molecular payload is an oligonucleotide, such as an antisense oligonucleotide or RNAi oligonucleotide.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING BRD9 ACTIVATING THERAPIES FOR TREATING CANCERS AND RELATED DISORDERS

The current disclosure relates to methods and compositions for increasing functional expression of BRD9 in a cell. The methods and compositions can be incorporated into methods for treating cancer through the administration of BRD9 activating therapies. Accordingly, aspects of the disclosure relate to compositions and methods for treating cancer, a pre-malignant disease, or a dysplastic disease in a subject. The method can comprise administering a BRD9 activating therapy to the subject.

Diagnosing COL6-related disorders and methods for treating same

A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) that results in development of a Type VI collagen, alpha 1 chain-related disorder, and the use of the SNP to identify individuals at risk for developing COL6-related disorders (COL6-RD). Also provided are antisense oligomers for treating individuals at risk for developing COL6-RD, as well as methods for screening compounds for their potential as therapeutic agents.

EXON SKIPPING OLIGOMER CONJUGATES FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

Antisense oligomer conjugates complementary to a selected target site in the human dystrophin gene to induce exon 52 skipping are described.

Neurodegenerative disorders

The invention relates to neurodegenerative disorders, and in particular to novel oligonucleotides for treating such conditions, for example Alzheimer's disease. The invention provides novel antisense oligonucleotides, and compositions comprising such oligos, and therapies and methods for treating neurodegenerative disorders. The invention includes genome editing techniques for achieving similar results as using the novel antisense oligonucleotides.