abstract |
The invention relates to therapeutic applications of LNA-modified oligonucleotides. In particular, the invention provides methods for treatment of infectious diseases and disorders caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoa or fungi. Preferably, administration of an LNA-modified oligonucleotide modulates expression of a targeted gene associated with the replication or infectivity of a virus, virulence genes, host immune modulating genes and the like. That is, preferred use of LNA-modified oligonucleotide provides an antisense-type therapy with selective modulation of gene expression of predetermined targets. |