Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-06
2010-06-29
Bowman, Amy (Department: 1635)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
C536S023100, C514S04400A
Reexamination Certificate
active
07745611
ABSTRACT:
Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs directed to silencing KRAS, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes.
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Khvorova Anastasia
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Marshall William
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