Abstract: The disclosure relates to RNAi constructs, such as siRNA, for reducing expression of the PNPLA3 gene. Methods of using such RNAi constructs to treat or prevent liver disease, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), are also described.

Abstract: The present application relates to compositions and methods for modulating expression of Family with Sequence Similarity 13 Member A (FAM13A) protein. In particular, the present application relates to nucleic acid-based therapeutics for reducing FAM13A gene expression via RNA interference and methods of using such nucleic acid-based therapeutics to reduce abdominal adiposity, reduce body weight, reduce fat mass, improve metabolic parameters including insulin resistance and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and reduce risk of myocardial infarction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi constructs for reducing expression of the MARC1 gene. Methods of using such RNAi constructs to treat or prevent liver fibrosis and fatty liver diseases, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, are also described.

Abstract: The invention features a hybridized polynucleotide construct containing a passenger strand, a guide strand loadable into a RISC complex, and (i) a 3?-terminal or an internucleotide non-bioreversible group in the guide strand; or (ii) a 5?-terminal, a 3?-terminal, or an internucleotide non-bioreversible group in the passenger strand, and a 5?-terminal, a 3?-terminal, or an internucleotide disulfide bioreversible group in the guide strand or the passenger strand. The invention also features methods of delivering a polynucleotide to a cell using the hybridized polynucleotide construct. The invention further features methods of reducing the expression of a polypeptide in a cell using the hybridized polynucleotide construct.

Abstract: The invention features a hybridized polynucleotide construct containing a passenger strand, a guide strand loadable into a RISC complex, and (i) a 3?-terminal or an internucleotide non-bioreversible group in the guide strand; or (ii) a 5?-terminal, a 3?-terminal, or an internucleotide non-bioreversible group in the passenger strand, and a 5?-terminal, a 3?-terminal, or an internucleotide disulfide bioreversible group in the guide strand or the passenger strand. The invention also features methods of delivering a polynucleotide to a cell using the hybridized polynucleotide construct. The invention further features methods of reducing the expression of a polypeptide in a cell using the hybridized polynucleotide construct.

Abstract: The disclosure provides fusion polypeptides and constructs useful in delivering anionically charged nucleic acid molecules including diagnostics and therapeutics to a cell or subject. The fusion constructs include a protein transduction domain and a nucleic acid binding domain, or a protein transduction domain and a nucleic acid that is coated with one or more nucleic acid binding domains sufficient to neutralize an anionic charge on the nucleic acid. Also provided are methods of treating disease and disorders such as cell proliferative disorders.

Abstract: The disclosure provides fusion polypeptides and constructs useful in delivering anionically charged nucleic acid molecules including diagnostics and therapeutics to a cell or subject. The fusion constructs include a protein transduction domain and a nucleic acid binding domain, or a protein transduction domain and a nucleic acid that is coated with one or more nucleic acid binding domains sufficient to neutralize an anionic charge on the nucleic acid. Also provided are methods of treating disease and disorders such as cell proliferative disorders.