Essays about: "Oligonucleotide therapeutics"

Found 2 essays containing the words Oligonucleotide therapeutics.

1. 1. Non-coding RNAs as therapeutic agents : The future of therapy

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Hederoth Gustaf; Lyngå Olivia; Rudqvist Olivia; Jeppsson Rebecka; Hogolof Saida; Svanberg Sara; Kauppinen Veera; [2022]
   Keywords : Non-coding RNA; Oligonucleotide therapeutics;

   Abstract : Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) therapeutics are based on short oligonucleotides, both naturally occurring and artificial, which target RNA in a site-specific way to modulate gene expression. As of today, 12 synthetically produced ncRNA-based drugs are available on the market in the US and Europe, and there is a possibility of more to be approved in the near future. READ MORE

3. 2. Development of Peptide Nucleic Acid Based Artificial Ribonucleases, PNAzymes

   University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

   Author : Sara Andersson; [2010]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Since mRNA plays such a vital role in the transfer of genetic code from DNA to proteins, approaches involving interference with mRNA are of great interest for use in therapeutics. Amongst these, peptide nucleic acid based nuclease systems (PNAzymes) are being developed for in vivo gene silencing in future. READ MORE