| abstract |
The present invention provides a RNA interferencefor inhibition of tumor necrosis factor a (TNFa) by silencing TNFa cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNFa converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNFa targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having a TNFa-related condition or at risk of developing a TNFa-related condition such as the ocular conditions dry eye, allergic conjunctivitis, or ocular inflammation, or such as dermatitis, rhinitis, or asthma, for example. |