Abstract:
Compositions and method for down modulating target gene expression which RNA interference, as well as methods for administering said compositions are disclosed. The method comprises administering a first oligonucleotide strand to a cell, incubating the cells for a time period suitable for uptake of the first oligo nucleotide strand prior to administration of a second oligonucleotide strand, wherein the first strand and the second strand form an intracellular duplex which is effective to catalyze degradation of gene target mRNA or inhibit translation of said mRNA.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods for down modulating expression of target nucleic acids are disclosed. This invention relates to the fields of medicine, drug development and modulation of target nucleic acid expression. More specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods of use thereof that facilitate the modulation of target nucleic acid expression using novel oligonucleotide based drugs that act through an inhibitory RNA (RNAi) mechanism of action.
Abstract:
Covalently reactive antigen analogs are disclosed herein. The antigens of the invention may be used to stimulate production of catalytic antibodies specific for predetermined antigens associated with particular medical disorders. The antigen analogs may also be used to permanently inactivate endogenously produced catalytic antibodies produced in certain autoimmune diseases as well as in certain lymphoproliferative disorders. Also provided are methods for modulating the efficacy of nucleic acid based therapeutics.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for cutting or marking fish fillets and other foodstuffs of varying cross-section into portions of predetermined size by conveying each product through a volume scanning unit, computing correct cut locations, and then cutting or marking at each location using a guillotine-type knife mechanism. The guillotine-type knife mechanism moves in a longitudinal direction while cutting perpendicular to the conveyor surface. Dislocation of the fillet is eliminated by synchronizing knife speed with the conveyor, and by overcoming resistance of blade retraction with a retraction mechanism.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods useful in autologous bone marrow transplantation and cancer therapy. According to one aspect of the invention, bone marrow cells from a patient having cancer are treated with selected antisense oligonucleotides in order to deplete the bone marrow of malignant cells prior to infusion back into the bone marrow donor. In a separate embodiment, selected antisense oligonucleotides are administered systemically for anticancer therapy.