Functional and hyperfunctional siRNA directed against Bcl-2

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C514S04400A, C435S006120, C536S023100, C536S024100

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ABSTRACT:
Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rationale design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes.

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