Rnai agents for inhibiting expression of microtubule associated protein tau (mapt), compositions thereof, and methods of use

Abstract

Described are RNAi agents, compositions that include RNAi agents, and methods for inhibition of a microtubule associated protein tau (MAPT) gene. The MAPT RNAi agents and RNAi agent conjugates disclosed herein inhibit the expression of a MAPT gene. The MAPT RNAi agents are conjugated to an antigen binding protein that may enable subcutaneous delivery of the RNAi agents by facilitating crossing of the blood brain barrier (BBB). Pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more MAPT RNAi agents, optionally with one or more additional therapeutics, are also described. Delivery of the described MAPT RNAi agents to central nervous system (CNS) tissue, in vivo, provides for inhibition of MAPT gene expression and a reduction in MAPT activity, which can provide a therapeutic benefit to subjects, including human subjects, for the treatment of various diseases including Alzheimer's disease, Frontotemporal lobar degeneration dementia (FTLD), Progressive supranuclear palsy, and other tauopathies.