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[Unspecific effects of certain siRNA molecules used in the treatment of age related macular degeneration].

Authors :
Ebbesen M
Bek T
Pedersen FS
Jensen TG
Source :
Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2010 Sep 06; Vol. 172 (36), pp. 2457-9.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

In clinical trials on age-related macular degeneration, small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) targeting vascular endothelial growth factor or its receptor are used to inhibit angiogenesis. However, novel data suggests that certain siRNA molecules can act unspecifically, without even entering a cell. The sequence- and target-independent suppression of the angiogenesis seems to be mediated via extracellular binding to the toll-like receptors TLR3.

Details

Language :
Danish
ISSN :
1603-6824
Volume :
172
Issue :
36
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ugeskrift for laeger
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20825735