Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Process of mutation – cell fusion – or genetic modification – Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-21
2010-06-08
Zara, Jane (Department: 1635)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Process of mutation, cell fusion, or genetic modification
Introduction of a polynucleotide molecule into or...
C435S006120, C435S091100, C435S320100, C435S457000, C435S475000, C435S489000, C536S023100, C536S024320, C536S024500
Reexamination Certificate
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07732207
ABSTRACT:
In one aspect, the invention provides methods and compositions for the expression of small RNA molecules within a cell using a retroviral vector (FIG.1A). The methods can be used to express double stranded RNA complexes. Small interfering RNA (siRNA) can be expressed using the methods of the invention within a cell, that interfere with a viral life cycle by down regulating either the viral genome, a viral genome transcript, or a host cell that. In another aspect the invention provides methods for treating patients having suffering from infection, particularly infection with HIV. In a further aspect, the invention provides methods for producing siRNA encoding lentivirus where the siRNA activity may interfere with the lentiviral life cycle.
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An Dong Sung
Baltimore David
Chen Irvin S. Y.
Qin Xiao-Feng
California Institute of Technology
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
The Regents of the University of California
Zara Jane
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