Locked nucleic acid as a novel class of therapeutic agents

RNA Biol. 2009 Jul-Aug;6(3):321-3. doi: 10.4161/rna.6.3.8807. Epub 2009 Jul 18.

Abstract

Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) is a nucleic acid analogue with unprecedented binding affinity and excellent specificity toward complementary RNA and DNA oligonucleotides. The remarkable properties of LNA have led to applications within various gene silencing strategies both in vitro and in vivo. In the present review, we highlight the uses of LNA for regulation of gene expression with emphasis on RNA targeting.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aptamers, Nucleotide / genetics
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Humans
  • Oligonucleotides / chemistry
  • Oligonucleotides / genetics*
  • Oligonucleotides / therapeutic use*
  • Oligonucleotides, Antisense / genetics
  • RNA / genetics

Substances

  • Aptamers, Nucleotide
  • Oligonucleotides
  • Oligonucleotides, Antisense
  • locked nucleic acid
  • RNA