Abstract:
Nuclease-resistant RNA aptamers are provided which are capable of neutralizing PDGFRβ and are therefore useful in the diagnosis and/or therapy of PDGFRβ-associated and hyperproliferative-associated diseases, such as cancer and primary tumour metastasis. RNA aptamers provided herein include a modified synthetic RNA sequence wherein at least one pyrimidine residue is modified to 2′-fluoropyrimidine. Pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising RNA aptamers are also provided.
Abstract:
An aptamer, capable of inhibiting DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) for use in therapy of diseases characterised by aberrant DNA methylation, e.g. cancer. Method for identifying inhibitors of DNA methyltransferase. An aptamer, capable of inhibiting DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1) for use in therapy of diseases characterised by aberrant DNA methylation, e.g. cancer. SELEX method for identifying aptamers of DNA methyltransferase optionally using 2-fluoro-pyrimindine nucleotide derivatives.
Abstract:
Nuclease-resistant RNA aptamers are provided which are capable of neutralizing PDGFRβ and are therefore useful in the diagnosis and/or therapy of PDGFRβ-associated and hyperproliferative-associated diseases, such as cancer and primary tumor metastasis. RNA aptamers provided herein include a modified synthetic RNA sequence wherein at least one pyrimidine residue is modified to 2′-fluoropyrimidine. Pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising RNA aptamers are also provided.
Abstract:
Provided herein are DNA aptamers targeting AXL receptor kinase. The DNA aptamers may comprise a thiophosphate backbone and be chemically modified. Further provided herein are methods of use thereof for the treatment of a disease or disorder, such as cancer.