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Oligonucleoside alkyl or arylphosphonate derivatives capable of crosslinking with or cleaving nucleic acids

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OSTI ID:6281399

A composition for inactivating a target nucleic acid which comprises an oligonucleoside alkyl or arylphosphonate analogue which is complementary to the sequence of the target nucleic acid is provided. It includes a functional group which reacts with the target nucleic acid to render the target nucleic acid inactive or nonfunctional. 16 figs.

Research Organization:
The Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; NIH; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States); National Insts. of Health, Bethesda, MD (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-88ER60636
Assignee:
The Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5912339
Application Number:
PPN: US 8-342005
OSTI ID:
6281399
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English