Inventors:
Mark D. Moore - Houston TX
M. Ian Phillips - Gainesville FL
Dagmara Mohuczy - Gainesville FL
Assignee:
University of Florida - Gainesville FL
International Classification:
A61K 3170, A01N 4304, C07H 2104, C12Q 168, C12N 500
Abstract:
Antisense oligonucleotides specific for mammalian ACE mRNA have been identified. Administration of these oligonucleotides to animals resulted in a decrease in blood pressure, but no significant change in heart rate. Methods for discovering other oligonucleotides with the same activity are taught, as are uses of the antisense molecules for treatment of human and animal diseases.