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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 14, 1993
Filed:
Aug. 03, 1990
Alexander L Weis, Berwyn, PA (US);
Fred T Oakes, Rochester, NY (US);
Frederick H Hausheer, San Antonio, TX (US);
Paul F Cavanaugh, Jr, West Chester, PA (US);
Patricia S Moskwa, Phoenixville, PA (US);
Sterling Drug, Inc., New York, NY (US);
Abstract
Compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting gene expression are disclosed. The compounds comprise oligonucleotide sequences of from about 9 to about 200 bases having a diol at either or both termini. Preferred diols are polyalkyleneglycols, preferably polyethyleneglycols. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and a physiologically acceptable carrier and methods of inhibiting gene expression in mammals comprising administering such compounds are also provided. Methods for inhibiting nuclease cleavage of compounds are also provided.