Neutral sphingomyelinase antisense ribozyme and uses thereof

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides novel antisense ribozymes useful for inhibiting the activity of neutral sphingomyelinase. Also provided are methods for reducing the activity of neutral sphingomyelinase, as well as methods for reducing apoptosis and atherosclerosis using the ribozymes of the invention.

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