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Current Molecular Medicine

Editor-in-Chief

ISSN (Print): 1566-5240
ISSN (Online): 1875-5666

Directed Gene Modification via Triple Helix Formation

Author(s): Linda Gorman and Peter M. Glazer

Volume 1, Issue 3, 2001

Page: [391 - 399] Pages: 9

DOI: 10.2174/1566524013363771

Price: $65

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Abstract

The ability to selectively target mammalian genes and disrupt or restore their function would represent an important advance in gene therapy. Mutation of a single nucleotide can often result in a non-functional gene product. Reversion of defective genes to their correct sequences could lead to permanent cures for patients with many genetic diseases. Molecules such as triplex forming oligonucleotides (TFOs) and peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) are currently being employed to bind to double-stranded DNA. Efficient targeting of genomic DNA with these molecules will be the initial step in gene modification.

Keywords: triplex forming, oligonucleotides (TFOs), peptide nucleic acids (PNAs), Anti-Gene Strategy, TFO-Targeted Mutagenesis, Peptide Nucleic Acids

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