Small-interfering RNAs (siRNAs) as a promising tool for ocular therapy
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Small Interfering RNAs: Heralding a New Era in Gene Therapy
Last decades have witnessed a tremendous expansion in knowledge and availability of the genome sequence, which was of great importance for advancements in the field of gene therapy. This led to improved strategies based on use of nucleic acids with sequences complementary to specific target genes in treatment of many diseases. Especially, advancements have been achieved in discovery and use of ...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Pharmacology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0007-1188
DOI: 10.1111/bph.12330