Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-01
2011-02-01
Whiteman, Brian (Department: 1635)
Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series
Organic compounds
Carbohydrates or derivatives
Reexamination Certificate
active
07879992
ABSTRACT:
Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of MyD88. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding MyD88. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of MyD88 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of MyD88 are provided.
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Dean Nicholas M.
Vickers Timothy
ISIS Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Whiteman Brian
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