| abstract |
The present invention provides a compound that inhibits a specific gene, including a proapoptotic gene, and an effective therapeutic means for treating diseases and diseases. A compound, particularly siRNA, that inhibits the expression of a specific human gene. A pharmaceutical composition comprising such a compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A method of treating and / or preventing the occurrence or severity of various diseases or conditions associated with the gene and / or symptoms associated with such diseases or conditions, such diseases or conditions And / or administering a therapeutically effective dose of the compound or the pharmaceutical composition to a subject in need of treatment for symptoms, thereby treating the subject. Also, antibodies that inhibit certain human polypeptides, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such antibodies. [Selection figure] None |