| abstract |
The present invention provides antisense oligonucleotides that target the genes and mRNAs encoding mammalian VEGF receptors. Also provided are methods for designing and testing the antisense oligonucleotides. Such oligonucleotides can be used to reduce VEGF-induced inflammation and angiogenesis, for example, pathological angiogenesis, in mammals. Thus, the present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions and formulations used in the treatment of mammals having a disease or disorder characterised by inflammation and/or pathological angiogenesis; including tumour growth and metastasis, ocular diseases (diabetic and perinatal hyperoxic retinopathies, age-related macular degeneration), arthritis, psoriasis and atherosclerosis. |