Abstract: The present invention relates to oligomeric compounds and conjugates thereof that target Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) PCSK9 mRNA in a cell, leading to reduced expression of PCSK9. Reduction of PCSK9 expression is beneficial for a range of medical disorders, such as hypercholesterolemia and related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oligomeric compounds and conjugates thereof that target Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) PCSK9 mRNA in a cell, leading to reduced expression of PCSK9. Reduction of PCSK9 expression is beneficial for a range of medical disorders, such as hypercholesterolemia and related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polynucleotide that comprises at least one phosphorothioate internucleoside linkage and at least one guanosine analogue comprising a guanine nucleobase analogue selected from the group consisting of: formula (I) and formula (II). Polynucleotides comprising such guanosine analogues show a relative reduced neurotoxicity compared to polynucleotides with natural guanosine.

Abstract: Recent advancements in LNA oligonucleotides include the use of amine linkers to link an LNA antisense oligonucleotide to a conjugate group. For example please see WO2014/I18267. The present invention originates from the identification of a problem when de-protecting LNA oligonucleotides which comprise an aliphatic amine group and DMF protected LNA G nucleoside, which results in the production of a +28 Da impurity. This problem is solved by using acyl protection groups on the exocyclic nitrogen of the LNA-G residue, rather than the standard DMF protection group.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to the field of phosphoramidite derivatives. In particular, the invention relates to N-Acetylgalactosamine phosphoramidite molecules and to conjugates of nucleic acid molecules with N-Acetylgalactosamine containing molecules. Also provided are methods for preparation of these molecules and possible uses thereof, in particular in medicine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oligonucleotides which alter the splicing pattern of progranulin in cells, and their use in the treatment of neurological disorders.

Abstract: Stereodefined phosphorothioate oligonucleotides, related nucleoside monomers and methods of synthesis of both are described. The disclosed isobutyryl protected L-LNA-G monomers have following Formula 50 or 51 where R3 is independently CH2ODMTr or CH2OMMTr and R8, when present, is cyanoethyl. The monomers have improved solubility and stability characteristics, resulting in improved efficacy in oligonucleotide synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of stereo-defined phosphorothioate oligonucleotides of formula I: Wherein Z, R1, R5, R6 and R9 are as defined herein. Phosphorothioate oligonucleotides are useful as therapeutics.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to the field of phosphoramidite derivatives. In particular, the invention relates to N-Acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) compounds, in particular phosphoramidite or phosphonoamidite molecules of formula (I) with only one GalNAc moiety (formula II) and to conjugates of nucleic acid molecules with such N-Acetylgalactosamine containing molecules. Also provided are methods for preparation of these molecules and possible uses thereof, in particular in medicine. Wherein R1 is H or C1-6alkyl; R2 is a triphenylmethyl-based hydroxyl protecting group R3 is a phosphorus-containing group, particularly a phosphoramidite or a phosphonoamidite group, and K is represented by the general formula (II).

Abstract: The present invention relates to enhanced antisense oligonucleotides that are complementary to the Far Upstream Element-Binding Protein 1 (FUBP1) and are capable of reducing a FUBP1 target nucleic acid, such as FUBP1 mRNA. The invention relates to enhanced antisense oligonucleotides targeting FUBP1 or conjugates thereof for use in treating and/or preventing a hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, in particular a chronic HBV infection. The invention in particular relates to the use of the enhanced antisense oligonucleotides targeting FUBP1 or conjugates thereof for destabilizing cccDNA, such as HBV cccDNA. The invention further relates to enhanced antisense oligonucleotides targeting FUBP1 or conjugates thereof for use in treating cancer. A pharmaceutical composition and its use in the treatment and/or prevention of an HBV infection, or its use in the treatment of cancer is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oligomeric compounds and conjugates thereof that target Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) PCSK9 mRNA in a cell, leading to reduced expression of PCSK9. Reduction of PCSK9 expression is beneficial for a range of medical disorders, such as hypercholesterolemia and related disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of oligonucleotide therapeutics, and in particular to the use of a cleavable, e.g. a phosphodiester region covalently attached to a conjugate, a targeting group or blocking group to enhance the properties of the oligonucleotides, for example to improve the therapeutic index.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oligomeric compounds and conjugates thereof that target Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) PCSK9 mRNA in a cell, leading to reduced expression of PCSK9. Reduction of PCSK9 expression is beneficial for a range of medical disorders, such as hypercholesterolemia and related disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of oligonucleotide therapeutics, and in particular to the use of a cleavable, e.g. a phosphodiester region covalently attached to a conjugate, a targeting group or blocking group to enhance the properties of the oligonucleotides, for example to improve the therapeutic index.

Abstract: A circadian rhythm shifting method to improve future therapy effectiveness including receiving a future therapy indication, identifying a circadian cycle period that performance of the therapy is preferred, receiving a user normal circadian rhythm indication, defining a user circadian performance time range, identifying a circadian shift to change the user circadian performance time range, defining a user circadian shift protocol to cause the identified circadian shift, and providing an indication to perform an activity of the user circadian shift protocol.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to the field of phosphoramidite derivatives. In particular, the invention relates to N-Acetylgalactosamine phosphoramidite molecules and to conjugates of nucleic acid molecules with N-Acetylgalactosamine containing molecules. Also provided are methods for preparation of these molecules and possible uses thereof, in particular in medicine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of identifying stereodefined phosphorothioate oligonucleotide variants with reduced toxicity by creating and screening libraries of stereodefined chiral phosphorothioate variants for compounds with reduced toxicity, either in vitro or in vivo.

Abstract: Recent advancements in LNA oligonucleotides include the use of amine linkers to link an LNA antisense oligonucleotide to a conjugate group. For example please see WO2014/I 18267. The present invention originates from the identification of a problem when de-protecting LNA oligonucleotides which comprise an aliphatic amine group and DMF protected LNA G nucleoside, which results in the production of a +28 Da impurity. This problem is solved by using acyl protection groups on the exocyclic nitrogen of the LNA-G residue, rather than the standard DMF protection group.