Oligonucleotides having A-DNA form and B-DNA form conformational geometry
Modified oligonucleotides containing both A-form conformation geometry and B-from conformation geometry nucleotides are disclosed. The B-form geometry allows the oligonucleotide to serve as substrates for RNase H when bound to a target nucleic acid strand. The A-form geometry imparts properties to t...
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Main Authors | , , , |
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
Published |
22.05.2003
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Edition | 7 |
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Summary: | Modified oligonucleotides containing both A-form conformation geometry and B-from conformation geometry nucleotides are disclosed. The B-form geometry allows the oligonucleotide to serve as substrates for RNase H when bound to a target nucleic acid strand. The A-form geometry imparts properties to the oligonucleotide that modulate binding affinity and nuclease resistance. By utilizing C2' endo sugars or O4' endo sugars, the B-form characteristics are imparted to a portion of the oligonucleotide. The A-form characteristics are imparted via use of either 2'-O-modified nucleotides that have 3' endo geometries or use of end caps having particular nuclease stability or by use of both of these in conjunction with each other. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US20010970971 |