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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 31, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
M. Luisa Roberts, Noank, CT (US);
Lex M. Cowsert, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Assignee:
ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Carlsbad, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12Q 1/68 ; C12N 1/585 ; C12P 1/934 ; C07H 2/104 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C12Q 1/68 ; C12N 1/585 ; C12P 1/934 ; C07H 2/104 ;
Abstract
This invention provides compositions and methods for modulating expression of members of the human Rho gene family, which encode low molecular weight GTPases that act as molecular switches in signal transduction. In preferred embodiments, Rho family members include RhoA, RhoB, RhoC, RhoG, Rac1 and cdc42. This invention is also directed to methods for inhibiting hyperproliferation of cells; these methods can be used diagnostically or therapeutically. Furthermore, this invention is directed to treatment of conditions associated with expression of the human Rho family members, particularly in hyperproliferative disorders.