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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-7-15
pubmed:abstractText
We have investigated the ability of antisense phosphorothioate oligonucleotides to enhance the survival of mice infected with influenza A virus. The oligonucleotides were complementary to sequences surrounding the translation initiation codons of the viral PB2 or PA genes (PB2-as or PA-as, respectively) of the influenza A virus RNA polymerases. Intravenous administration of PB2-as in a complex with a cationic liposome, Tfx-10, significantly prolonged the mean survival time in days and increased overall survival rates of mice infected with the influenza A virus. Liposomally encapsulated PB2-as inhibited viral growth in lung tissues and reduced pulmonary consolidations. Liposomally encapsulated PB2-as could be an effective therapeutic agent against influenza A virus.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
1087-0156
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
17
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
583-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
Antisense oligonucleotides directed against the viral RNA polymerase gene enhance survival of mice infected with influenza A.
pubmed:affiliation
Rational Drug Design Laboratories, Makutsawa-Machi, Fukushima, Japan.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't