Therapeutic Applications Of Ribozymes

Author : Kevin J. Scanlon
Publisher : Humana
ISBN 13 : 9781489943439
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Therapeutic Applications of Ribozymes written by Kevin J. Scanlon and published by Humana. This book was released on 2013-08-08 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of Applications Therapeutic of Ribozymes is to provide an overview of the utility of ribozymes to selectively inhibit the expression of RNA. The ribozyme applications appearing in this book should benefit not only those experienced in ribozymes, but also those applying this ribozyme technology for the first time. It is hoped that a better understanding of the therapeutic application ofribozymes will have a significant impact on human disease in the near future. The field ofribozyme biochemistry has come a long way since the initial observation that RNA is capable of catalysis, initially in cis during processing of larger molecules and ultimately the use of ribozymes in trans to achieve cleavage of target sequence. The fundamental observation that hammerhead (and subsequently hairpin) ribozymes could be designed to cleave a target messenger RNA, and the clarification of sequence restrictions in both the ribozyme and the target RNA, have paved the ways for the use of ribozymes as a tool to manipulate gene expression at the molecular level. This had pre- ously been a domain of antisense oligonucleotides and triplex DNA. Sub- quent studies have explored the myriad biological systems in which ribozyme-mediated inhibition of genes involved in various cellular processes may be used to uncouple important signaling pathways or to reverse the p- notypic expression of a pathologic process.

Author : Daniel Lafontaine
Publisher : Humana
ISBN 13 : 9781493962969
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Therapeutic Applications of Ribozymes and Riboswitches written by Daniel Lafontaine and published by Humana. This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Therapeutic Applications of Ribozymes and Riboswitches: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers in the field provide a complete overview of protocols used in the development of RNA molecule as drugs and drug target. These include methods and protocols on recent and precise RNA molecule approaches or studies in the development of an RNA therapeutic tool. We are convinced that these methods will help researchers from various domains of life sciences, including clinicians, biochemists and virologists. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Therapeutic Applications of Ribozymes and Riboswitches: Methods and Protocols seeks to aid scientists in the further development of new therapeutic applications implicating RNA molecules or directly targeting harmful RNA.

Author : Sabine Müller
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527814531
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ribozymes written by Sabine Müller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ribozymes Provides comprehensive coverage of a core field in the molecular biosciences, bringing together decades of knowledge from the world’s top professionals in the field Timely and unique in its breadth of content, this all-encompassing and authoritative reference on ribozymes documents the great diversity of nucleic acid-based catalysis. It integrates the knowledge gained over the past 35 years in the field and features contributions from virtually every leading expert on the subject. Ribozymes is organized into six major parts. It starts by describing general principles and strategies of nucleic acid catalysis. It then introduces naturally occurring ribozymes and includes the search for new catalytic motifs or novel genomic locations of known motifs. Next, it covers the development and design of engineered ribozymes, before moving on to DNAzymes as a close relative of ribozymes. The next part examines the use of ribozymes for medicinal and environmental diagnostics, as well as for therapeutic tools. It finishes with a look at the tools and methods in ribozyme research, including the techniques and assays for structural and functional characterization of nucleic acid catalysts. The first reference to tie together all aspects of the multi-faceted field of ribozymes Features more than 30 comprehensive chapters in two volumes Covers the chemical principles of RNA catalysis; naturally occurring ribozymes, engineered ribozymes; DNAzymes; ribozymes as tools in diagnostics and therapy, and tools and methods to study ribozymes Includes first-hand accounts of concepts, techniques, and applications by a team of top international experts from leading academic institutions Dedicates half of its content to methods and practical applications, ranging from bioanalytical tools to medical diagnostics to therapeutics Ribozymes is an unmatched resource for all biochemists, biotechnologists, molecular biologists, and bioengineers interested in the topic.

Author : Mouldy Sioud
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592597467
Total Pages : 623 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ribozymes and siRNA protocols written by Mouldy Sioud and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-03 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this completely updated and expanded edition of a classic bench manual, hands-on experts take advantage of the latest advances in ribozyme, DNAzyme, hammerhead ribozymes and derivatives, and RNA interference technologies to describe in detail the exciting and successful methods now available for gene inactivation in vitro and in vivo. Their optimized techniques employ hairpin ribozymes, DNAzymes, hammerhead ribozymes and derivatives, group I intron ribozymes, RNase P ribozymes, and siRNAs, as well as general methods for RNA structure analysis, delivery of oligonucleotides, and gene therapy. Also provided are novel methods for identifying accessible cellular mRNA sites; group I intron and RNAse P ribozyme protocols for effective design, selection, and therapeutic applications; and the latest RNAi methods for sequence-specific gene silencing in a wide variety of organisms. Additional techniques cover the analysis of ribozyme structures and conformational transitions using nucleotide analog interference mapping and fluorescence resonance energy transfer, the use of ribozymes in clinical and gene therapy, and the use of ribozymes and DNAzymes in rodent models of human disease. Each proven protocol includes a background introduction outlining the principle behind the technique, step-by-step instructions, lists of equipment and reagents, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Ribozymes and siRNA Protocols details for experienced and novice investigators alike the many exciting advances in our understanding of nucleic acid enzymes, as well as demonstrating how they may be used to analyze gene function and target validation, and to productively develop novel therapeutics for human diseases.

Author : Ian Gibson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527612521
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antisense and Ribozyme Methodology written by Ian Gibson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-09-26 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antisense and ribozymes have a relatively short yet successful history as research tools in gene expression studies, and thus are considered as having high potential reagents in treating viral infections and cancer. This laboratory companion provides detailed information on the potential, advantages and limitations of this methodology. It critically discusses potential pitfalls, presents strategies for choosing targets and delivery systems, so as to allow the selection of the optimum methodology for achieving fast and reliable experimental success with any human or other biological system. For researchers, technicians and advanced graduates in experimental medicine, molecular and cell biology.

Author : John J. Rossi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9781898486176
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Intracellular Ribozyme Applications written by John J. Rossi and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1999 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this definitive guide to intracellular ribozyme applications, researchers from both industry and academia review the most recent pharmaceutical, therapeutic, and biotechnological applications of ribozymes. Leading scientists from around the world present the latest principles on the application of ribozyme technology to the inhibition of gene expression in living cells. The authors are experts in the field and describe, in detail, protocols for monitoring ribozyme activity, for expressing ribozymes from DNA vectors, for delivering ribozymes to cells, and for in vitro selection of improved ribozymes. The book provides a forward-looking view of ribozyme technology for alteration of gene expression in plants and in treatment of retroviral and genetic diseases in man.

Author : Mouldy Sioud
Publisher : Humana Press
ISBN 13 : 9781607616641
Total Pages : 527 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book RNA Therapeutics written by Mouldy Sioud and published by Humana Press. This book was released on 2011-03-04 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Central to the synthesis of proteins, the performance of catalysis, and many other physiological processes, the aberrant expression of which can be linked to human diseases including cancers, RNA has proven to be key target for therapeutics as well as a tool for therapy. In RNA Therapeutics: Function, Design, and Delivery, expert contributors from a broad spectrum of scientific backgrounds highlight the roles that messenger RNAs and small RNAs can play in biology and medicine. While covering the five major RNA-based drugs, namely the use of ribozymes to cleave and/or correct mRNA transcript, the use of siRNA for targeted silencing of gene transcripts, the use of aptamers, like short RNA molecules, for neutralizing the protein functions, the use mRNA-transfected DCs to activate immune system against tumor cells, as well as the use of RNA to reprogram T and/or DC cell function, this extensive volume brings together the fields of coding (mRNA) and non-coding RNA such as ribozymes, RNAse P, siRNAs, and miRNAs into one convenient source. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, the cutting-edge protocol chapters contain introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and practical tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Also, the book contains several excellent reviews for teaching purposes. Authoritative and comprehensive, RNA Therapeutics: Function, Design, and Delivery provides key models and tools which will assist researchers in increasing our understanding of RNA functions, modifications, and their involvement in diseases in order to lead to the design of vital new RNA-based therapeutics.

Author : David Malcolm James Lilley
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN 13 : 0854042539
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ribozymes and RNA Catalysis written by David Malcolm James Lilley and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2008 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes the reader through the origins of catalysis in RNA and necessarily includes significant discussion of structure and folding. The main focus of the book concerns chemical mechanism with extensive comment on how, despite the importance of RNA catalysis in the cell, its origins are still poorly understood and often controversial. The reader is given an outline of the important role of RNA catalysis in many aspects of cell function, including RNA processing and translation.

Author : Manzoor M. Khan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387779760
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Immunopharmacology written by Manzoor M. Khan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-19 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the past decades, with the introduction of the recombinant DNA, hybridoma and transgenic technologies there has been an exponential evolution in understanding the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of a large number of human diseases. The technologies are evident with the development of cytokines and monoclonal antibodies as therapeutic agents and the techniques used in gene therapy. Immunopharmacology is that area of biomedical sciences where immunology, pharmacology and pathology overlap. It concerns the pharmacological approach to the immune response in physiological as well as pathological events. This goals and objectives of this textbook are to emphasize the developments in immunology and pharmacology as they relate to the modulation of immune response. The information includes the pharmacology of cytokines, monoclonal antibodies, mechanism of action of immune-suppressive agents and their relevance in tissue transplantation, therapeutic strategies for the treatment of AIDS and the techniques employed in gene therapy. The book is intended for health care professional students and graduate students in pharmacology and immunology.

Author : Kevin J. Scanlon
Publisher : Landes Bioscience
ISBN 13 : 9781570595523
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ribozymes in the Gene Therapy of Cancer written by Kevin J. Scanlon and published by Landes Bioscience. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: