US20140200261A1 - Signal-sensor polynucleotides for the alteration of cellular phenotypes - Google Patents

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US20140200261A1 US14/041,011 US201314041011A US2014200261A1 US 20140200261 A1 US20140200261 A1 US 20140200261A1 US 201314041011 A US201314041011 A US 201314041011A US 2014200261 A1 US2014200261 A1 US 2014200261A1
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  • the invention relates to compositions, methods, processes, kits and devices for the design, preparation, manufacture and/or formulation of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mRNA molecules for the alteration of cellular phenotypes and micro environments.
  • Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division and growth within the body. In the United States, roughly a third of all women and half of all men will experience cancer in their lifetime. Polypeptides are involved in every aspect of the disease including cancer cell biology (carcinogenesis, cell cycle suppression, DNA repair and angiogenesis), treatment (immunotherapy, hormone manipulation, enzymatic inhibition), diagnosis and determination of cancer type (molecular markers for breast, prostate, colon and cervical cancer for example). With the host of undesired consequences brought about by standard treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy used today, genetic therapy for the manipulation of disease-related peptides and their functions provides a more targeted approach to disease diagnosis, treatment and management.
  • PCT/US2013/030068 filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Cosmetic Proteins and Peptides
  • International Application No. PCT/US2013/030070 filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Oncology-Related Proteins and Peptides
  • International Patent Application No. PCT/US2013/031821 filed Mar. 15, 2013, entitled In Vivo Production of Proteins; the contents of each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • Formulations and delivery of modified polynucleotides are described in, for example, co-pending and co-owned International Publication No WO2013090648, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Nucleoside, Nucleotide, Nucleic Acid Compositions and US Publication No US20130156849, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Nucleoside, Nucleotide, Nucleic Acid Compositions; the contents of each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • next generation of therapeutics must also address the complex cellular microenvironment of the cancer and have the capacity for cell, tissue, organ or patient stratification, whether structurally or functionally.
  • nucleic acid based compounds or polynucleotide-encoding nucleic acid-based compounds e.g., signal-sensor polynucleotides
  • nucleic acid-based compounds e.g., signal-sensor polynucleotides
  • compositions, methods, processes, kits and devices for the design, preparation, manufacture and/or formulation of signal-sensor polynucleotide molecules encoding at least one oncology-related polypeptide of interest may be chemically modified mRNA (mmRNA) molecules.
  • mmRNA mRNA
  • the present invention provides an isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide comprising a region encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest that functions, when translated, to send a death or survival signal.
  • death or survival signals include those which (i) alter (increase or decrease) the expression of one or more proteins, nucleic acids, or non-coding nucleic acids, (ii) alter the binding properties of biomolecules within the cell, and/or (iii) perturb the cellular microenvironment in a therapeutically beneficial way.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide may also encode in a flanking region, one or more sensor sequences.
  • sensor sequences function to “sense” the cell, tissue or organ microenvironment and confer upon the signal-sensor polynucleotide an altered expression or half life profile (increased or decreased) depending on the interactions of the sensor sequence with the cell, tissue or organ microenvironment.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotide comprising, a first region of linked nucleosides, a first flanking region located 5′ relative to said first region and a second flanking region located 3′ relative to said first region.
  • the first region may encode an oncology-related polypeptide of interest such as, but not limited to, SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616 and 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516 and 7517
  • the first flanking region may include a sequence of linked nucleosides such as, but not limited to, the native 5′ untranslated region (UTR) of any of the nucleic acids that encode any of SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616, 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516, 7517, SEQ ID NO: 1-4 and functional variants thereof.
  • UTR native 5′ untranslated region
  • the first region may comprise at least an open reading frame of a nucleic acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 2488-2496, 6617-6621, 7348-7354, 7362-7489, 7491, 7494, 7506, 7511 and 7513.
  • the second flanking region may include a sequence of linked nucleosides such as, but not limited to, the native 3′ UTR of any of the nucleic acids that encode any of SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616, 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516, 7517, SEQ ID NO: 5-21 and functional variants thereof, and one or more sensor sequences located such as, but not limited to, SEQ ID NOs: 3529-4549, SEQ ID NOs: 5571-6591 and functional variants thereof.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide may also include a 3′ tailing sequence of linked nucleosides.
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide which comprises an mRNA encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest and one or more sensor sequences such as, but not limited to, SEQ ID NOs: 3529-4549, SEQ ID NOs: 5571-6591 and functional variants thereof.
  • the oncology-related polypeptide of interest may be, but is not limited to, SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616, 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516 and 7517.
  • the mRNA may include at least one open reading frame of a nucleic acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 2488-2496, 6617-6621, 7348-7354, 7362-7489, 7491, 7494, 7506, 7511 and 7513.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may comprise one, two, three or more than three stop codons.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides comprise two stop codons.
  • the first stop codon is “TGA” and the second stop codon is selected from the group consisting of “TAA,” “TGA” and “TAG.”
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides comprise three stop codons.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may have a 3′ tailing sequence of linked nucleosides such as, but not limited to, a poly-A tail of at least 140 nucleotides, a triple helix, and a poly A-G quartet.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may have a 5′cap such as, but not limited to, Cap0, Cap1, ARCA, inosine, N1-methyl-guanosine, 2′fluoro-guanosine, 7-deaza-guanosine, 8-oxo-guanosine, 2-amino-guanosine, LNA-guanosine, and 2-azido-guanosine.
  • a 5′cap such as, but not limited to, Cap0, Cap1, ARCA, inosine, N1-methyl-guanosine, 2′fluoro-guanosine, 7-deaza-guanosine, 8-oxo-guanosine, 2-amino-guanosine, LNA-guanosine, and 2-azido-guanosine.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may include at least one chemical modification such as, but not limited to, modifications located on one or more of a nucleoside and/or the backbone of the nucleotides.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides comprise a pseudouridine analog such as, but not limited to, 1-carboxymethyl-pseudouridine, 1-propynyl-pseudouridine, 1-taurinomethyl-pseudouridine, 1-taurinomethyl-4-thio-pseudouridine, 1-methyl-pseudouridine (m 1 ⁇ ), 1-methyl-4-thio-pseudouridine (m 1 s 4 ⁇ ), 4-thio-1-methyl-pseudouridine, 3-methyl-pseudouridine (m 3 ⁇ ), 2-thio-1-methyl-pseudouridine, 1-methyl-1-deaza-pseudouridine, 2-thio
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides comprise the pseudouridine analog 1-methylpseudouridine. In yet another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides comprise the pseudouridine analog 1-methylpseudouridine and the modified nucleoside 5-methylcytidine.
  • the signal-sensorpolynucleotides may include at least two chemical modifications such as, but not limited to, modifications located on one or more of a nucleoside and/or the backbone of the nucleotides.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide comprises the chemical modifications 1-methylpseudouridine and 5-methylcytidine.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may comprise at least one translation enhancer element (TEE) such as, but not limited to, TEE-001-TEE-705.
  • TEE translation enhancer element
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide encodes a factor modulating the affinity between HIF subunits and/or HIF-dependent gene expression such as, but not limited to, SEQ ID NO: 6611-6616.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be purified and/or formulated.
  • the present invention provides a method of treating a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject in need thereof by increasing the level of an oncology-related polypeptide of interest comprising administering to said subject an isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding said oncology-related polypeptide.
  • the disease, disorder and/or condition may include, but is not limited to, adrenal cortical cancer, advanced cancer, anal cancer, aplastic anemia, bileduct cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, bone metastasis, brain tumors, brain cancer, breast cancer, childhood cancer, cancer of unknown primary origin, Castleman disease, cervical cancer, colon/rectal cancer, endometrial cancer, esophagus cancer, Ewing family of tumors, eye cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, gestational trophoblastic disease, Hodgkin disease, Kaposi sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, liver cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, lung carcinoid tumor, lymphoma of the skin
  • the present invention provides a method of reducing, eliminating, or preventing tumor growth in a subject in need thereof by increasing the level of an oncology-related polypeptide of interest comprising administering to said subject an isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding said oncology-related polypeptide.
  • the tumor growth may be associated with or results from a disease, disorder and/or condition such as, but not limited to, adrenal cortical cancer, advanced cancer, anal cancer, aplastic anemia, bileduct cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, bone metastasis, brain tumors, brain cancer, breast cancer, childhood cancer, cancer of unknown primary origin, Castleman disease, cervical cancer, colon/rectal cancer, endometrial cancer, esophagus cancer, Ewing family of tumors, eye cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, gestational trophoblastic disease, Hodgkin disease, Kaposi sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, liver cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, lung carcinoi
  • the present invention provides a method of reducing and/or ameriorating at least one symptom of cancer in a subject in need thereof by increasing the level of a polypeptide of interest comprising administering to said subject an isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding said oncology-related polypeptide.
  • Non-limiting examples of symptoms include weakness, aches and pains, fever, fatigue, weight loss, blood clots, increased blood calcium levels, low white blood cell count, short of breath, dizziness, headaches, hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erthema, pruritis, excessive hair growth, change in bowel habits, change in bladder function, long-lasting sores, white patches inside the mouth, white spots on the tongue, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump on parts of the body, indigestion, trouble swallowing, changes in warts or moles, change in new skin and nagging cough and hoarseness.
  • the present invention provides a method of preferentially inducing cell death in cancer cells in a tissue or organ comprising contacting the tissue or organ with a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide whose expression triggers apoptosis or cell death and at least one microRNA binding site of a microRNA where the expression of the microRNA in the cancer cell is lower than the expression of the mircroRNA in normal non-cancerous cells.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide may be administered at a total daily dose of between 0.001 ug and 150 ug.
  • Administration of a signal-sensor polynucleotide may be by injection, topical administration, ophthalmic administration or intranasal administration.
  • administration may be by injection such as, but not limited to, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular.
  • administration may be topical such as, but not limited to, using creams, lotions, ointments, gels, sprays, solutions and the like.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic of a primary construct of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an expanded schematic of the second flanking region of a primary construct of the present invention illustrating the signal-sensor elements of the polynucleotide.
  • FIG. 3 is a gel profile of Apoptosis-Inducing Factor short (AIFsh) protein from AIFsh modified mRNA in mammals.
  • FIG. 3A shows the expected size of AIFsh.
  • FIG. 3B shows the expected size of AIFsh.
  • FIG. 4 is a gel profile of Siah E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 1 (SIAH1) protein from SIAH1 modified mRNA in mammals.
  • FIG. 4A shows the expected size of SIAH1.
  • FIG. 4B shows the expected size of SIAH1.
  • FIG. 5 is a gel profile of constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 3 (also known as reverse caspase 3 (Rev-Caspase 3)) protein from C.A. caspase 3 modified mRNA in mammals.
  • FIG. 5A shows the expected size of C.A. caspase 3.
  • FIG. 5B shows the expected size of C.A. caspase 3.
  • FIG. 6 is a gel profile of Granulysin protein from granulysin modified mRNA in mammals.
  • FIG. 6A shows the expected size of granulysin.
  • FIG. 6B shows the expected size of granulysin.
  • FIG. 7 is a western blot of C.A. caspase 3 and C.A. caspase 6.
  • FIG. 7A shows protein from C.A. caspase 3 modified mRNA fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine.
  • FIG. 7B shows protein from C.A. caspase 6 modified mRNA fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine.
  • RNA ribonucleic acid
  • RNA ribonucleic acid
  • compositions including pharmaceutical compositions
  • methods for the design, preparation, manufacture and/or formulation of polynucleotides encoding one or more polypeptides of interest are also provided.
  • polypeptides of the present invention are encoded by a new class of polynucleotide therapeutics, termed “signal-sensor polynucleotides” which are particularly useful in the stratification, profiling and/or personalization of the polynucleotide therapeutice (e.g., mRNA) and which are tailored to a particular cell type, disease or cell microenvironment or biological profile.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides e.g., mRNA
  • cancers exhibit diverse gene expression patterns, physicochemical environments and metastatic or motility behaviors and according to Hanahan and Weinberg (Cell, 2011, 144:646-674) there are six hallmarks of cancer. These include sustaining a proliferative signaling, evading growth suppressors, resisting cell death, enabling replicative immortality, inducing angiogenesis, and activating invasion and metastasis. These hallmarks or functions of cancer allow the cancer to survive, proliferate and disseminate and each arises at different times and in different patterns depending on the cancer type.
  • the polynucleotides of the present invention represent such therapeutics; having the ability to selectively stabilize or destabilize cell systems, signal proliferation (survival) or death, trigger the cell cycle or senescence and/or activate or avoid the immune response depending on the cell type, e.g., cancer or normal cell.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotide therapeutics may be used to destabilize the survival advantages or hallmarks of a cancer cell (hence they would be cytotoxic).
  • diagnostic efforts would include the profiling of the cancer (although this would not be required a priori) including metabolic state (hypoxic, acidotic), apoptotic vs. survival gene profiles, cell cycle vs. senescent stage, immune status, and stromal factors present.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide disrupts the transcriptome of the cancer cell.
  • the disruption may affect one or more signaling or expression events.
  • the encoded oncology-related polypeptide may act upstream of a transcription factor known to induce or enhance the expression of genes associated with a cancer. Delivery of the signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding the oncology-related polypeptide which inhibits such a transcription factor (either by binding or sequestration or degradation) would thereby alter the transcriptome of the cancer cell and have a therapeutic benefit.
  • a transcription factor is HIF-1alpha.
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding a protein which is capable of binding HIF-1alpha or whose expression results in lower HIF-1alpha, would effectively turn down HIF-1alpha regulated genes, e.g., VEGFA or SLC2A1, and destabilize the cancer.
  • the profile of the cancer may be evaluated before the signal-sensor polynucleotide is selected.
  • profiling data would inform the selection of which oncology-related polypeptide to be delivered.
  • the profile of gene expression categorized by hallmark class such as apoptosis, replicative capacity or metabolic signature would allow dynamic instability scoring for a polypeptide and an optimization of therapeutic window for the signal-sensor polynucleotide.
  • a “dynamic instability index” refers to a dose of signal-sensor polynucleotide sufficient to induce 50% increase of the oncology-related target protein in vitro in a cancer cell as compared to a normal matched cell.
  • Profiling may also be done within hallmark classes such as the distinction between caspase-dependent and caspase independent gene expression for the apoptosis class.
  • profiling could be conducted across classes such as gene profiling of apoptosis, senescence (replicative capacity), and metabolic classes.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may be used to reduce the expression and/or amount of a polypeptide in a cell.
  • MYC inhibitor A, MYC inhibitor B, MYC inhibitor C or MYC inhibitor D may be used on Hep3B cells in order to determine the potency of MYC inhibitor A, MYC inhibitor B, MYC inhibitor C or MYC inhibitor D at various concentrations (see e.g., Example 55).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may direct either cytotoxic or cytoprotective therapeutic benefit to specific cells, e.g., normal vs. cancerous.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides would not only encode an oncology-related polypeptide but also a sensor sequence.
  • Sensor sequences include, for example, microRNA binding sites, transcription factor binding sites, artificial binding sites engineered to act as pseudo-receptors for endogenous nucleic acid binding molecules.
  • a “sensor region” is a region of linked nucleosides of the signal-sensor polynucleotide comprising at least one sensor sequence.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention may have one or more sensor regions.
  • one or more sensor regions may be located in the first flanking region.
  • the sensor region in the first flanking region may comprise at least one sensor sequence.
  • the sensor sequence may be, but is not limited to, mir-122, mir-142-3p, mir-142-5p, mir-146, fragments or variants thereof.
  • the sensor region in the first flanking region may comprise at least one sensor sequence such as a mir-122 sequence.
  • the mir-122 sequence may be, but is not limited to, a mir-122 binding site, mir-122 seed sequence, mir-122 binding site without the seed sequence or a combination thereof.
  • one or more sensor regions may be located in the second flanking region.
  • the sensor region in the second flanking region may include a sensor sequence such as mir-122, mir-142-3p, mir-142-5p, mir-146, fragments or variants thereof.
  • the sensor region in the second flanking region may include three sensor sequences.
  • the sensor sequences may be, but are not limited to, mir-122 sequences such as mir-122 binding sites, mir-122 seed sequences, mir-122 binding sites without the seed sequence or a combination thereof.
  • the sensor region in the second flanking region is located in the 3′UTR and the sensor region may include a sensor sequence which is a mir-122 sequence.
  • the mir-122 sequence may be, but is not limited to, a mir-122 binding site, mir-122 seed sequence, mir-122 binding site without the seed sequence or a combination thereof.
  • two or more sensor regions may be located in the same region of the signal-sensor polynucleotide such as, but not limited to, a first region first region of linked nucleotides, the first flanking region and/or the second flanking region.
  • the two or more sensor regions are located in the second flanking region.
  • three sensor regions are located in the 3′ UTR in the second flanking region.
  • the three sensor regions may include, mir-122 binding sites, mir-122 seed sequences, mir-122 binding sites without the seed sequence or a combination thereof.
  • two or more sensor regions may be located in different regions of the signal-sensor polynucleotide such as, but not limited to, the first region of linked nucleotides, the first flanking region and/or the second flanking region.
  • a first sensor region is located in the first flanking region and a second sensor region is located in the second flanking region.
  • the sensor regions may comprise the same sensor sequence or different sensor sequences.
  • a start codon is located within a sensor region.
  • a sensor region may comprise two or more sensor sequences.
  • the sensor sequences may be the same or different.
  • the sensor region may comprise two or more sensor sequence which are different from each other but they may be based on the same mir binding site.
  • the sensor region may include at least one miR binding site sequence and at least one mir binding site sequence with the seed removed.
  • the sensor region may include at least one miR binding site sequence and at least one miR seed sequence.
  • the sensor region may include at least one miR binding site sequence with the seed removed and at least one miR seed sequence.
  • the sensor region may comprise two or more sensor sequences which are in a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times.
  • a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times.
  • each letter, A, B, or C represent a different miR sequence.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide may include two or more sensor regions with each sensor region having one or more sensor sequences.
  • the sensor sequences may be in a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times in each of the sensor regions.
  • the sensor sequences may be in a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times across the entire signal-sensor polynucleotide. In these patterns, each letter, A, B, or C represent a different miR sequence.
  • the first sensor region may have sensor sequences in the pattern ABA and the second sensor region may have sensor sequences in the pattern BAB so the overall pattern of the sensor sequences in the signal-sensor polynucleotide is ABABAB.
  • the first sensor region may have sensor sequences AA
  • the second sensor region may have sensor sequences BB
  • the third sensor region may have sensor sequences AA
  • the fourth sensor region may have sensor sequences BB so the overall pattern of the sensor sequences in the signal-sensor polynucleotide is AABBAABB.
  • the sensor sequences in the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention may include one or more regulatory sequences in the 3-UTR and/or 5′UTR of natural mRNAs, which regulate mRNA stability and translation in different tissues and cells.
  • cis-regulatory elements may include, but are not limited to, Cis-RNP (Ribonucleoprotein)/RBP (RNA binding protein) regulatory elements, AU-rich element AUE, structured stem-loop, constitutive decay elements (CDEs), GC-richness and other structured mRNA motifs (Parker B J et al., Genome Research, 2011, 21, 1929-1943, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.).
  • CDEs are a class of regulatory motifs that mediate mRNA degradation through their interaction with Roquin proteins.
  • CDEs are found in many mRNAs that encode regulators of development and inflammation to limit cytokine production in macrophage (Leppek K et al., Cell, 2013, 153, 869-881, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.).
  • a particular CDE can be introduced to the signal-sensor polynucleotide when the degradation of polypeptides in a cell or tissue is desired.
  • a particular CDE can also be removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide in order to maintain a more stable mRNA in a cell or tissue for sustaining protein expression.
  • microRNA profiling of the cancer cells or tissues may be conducted to determine the presence or absence of miRNA in the cells or tissues to determine the appropriate microRNA to use as sensor sequences in the signal sensor polynucleotides.
  • MicroRNA gene regulation may be influenced by the sequence surrounding the microRNA such as, but not limited to, the species of the surrounding sequence, the type of sequence (e.g., heterologous, homologous and artificial), regulatory elements in the surrounding sequence and/or structural elements in the surrounding sequence.
  • the microRNA may be influenced by the 5′UTR and/or the 3′UTR.
  • a non-human 3′UTR may increase the regulatory effect of the microRNA sequence on the expression of a polypeptide of interest compared to a human 3′UTR of the same sequence type.
  • microRNA mediated gene regulation can influence microRNA mediated gene regulation.
  • a structured IRES Internal Ribosome Entry Site
  • EIF4A2 binding to this secondarily structured element in the 5′UTR is necessary for microRNA mediated gene expression (Meijer H A et al., Science, 2013, 340, 82-85, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the sensor-signal polynucleotide can further be modified to include this structured 5′-UTR in order to enhance microRNA mediated gene regulation.
  • At least one microRNA site can be engineered into the 3′ UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention.
  • at least two, at least three, at least four, at least five, at least six, at least seven, at least eight, at least nine, at least ten or more microRNA sites may be engineered into the 3′ UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention.
  • the microRNA sites incorporated into the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be the same or may be different microRNA sites.
  • the microRNA sites incorporated into the signal-sensor polynucleotides may target the same or different tissues in the body.
  • tissue-, cell-type-, or disease-specific microRNA binding sites in the 3′ UTR of a signal-sensor polynucleotide can be reduced.
  • tissue-, cell-type-, or disease-specific microRNA binding sites in the 3′ UTR of a signal-sensor polynucleotide e.g. hepatocytes, myeloid cells, endothelial cells, cancer cells, etc.
  • a microRNA site can be engineered near the 5′ terminus of the 3′UTR, about halfway between the 5′ terminus and 3′terminus of the 3′UTR and/or near the 3′terminus of the 3′UTR.
  • a microRNA site may be engineered near the 5′ terminus of the 3′UTR and about halfway between the 5′ terminus and 3′terminus of the 3′UTR.
  • a microRNA site may be engineered near the 3′terminus of the 3′UTR and about halfway between the 5′ terminus and 3′terminus of the 3′UTR.
  • a microRNA site may be engineered near the 5′ terminus of the 3′UTR and near the 3′ terminus of the 3′UTR.
  • a 3′UTR can comprise 4 microRNA sites.
  • the microRNA sites may be complete microRNA binding sites, microRNA seed sequences and/or microRNA binding site sequences without the seed sequence.
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide may be engineered to include microRNA sites which are expressed in different tissues of a subject.
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide of the present invention may be engineered to include miR-192 and miR-122 to regulate expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the liver and kidneys of a subject.
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide may be engineered to include more than one microRNA sites for the same tissue.
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide of the present invention may be engineered to include miR-17-92 and miR-126 to regulate expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in endothelial cells of a subject.
  • the therapeutic window and or differential expression associated with the oncology-related polypeptide encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide of the invention may be altered.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides may be designed whereby a death signal is more highly expressed in cancer cells (or a survival signal in a normal cell) by virtue of the miRNA signature of those cells.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding the binding site for that miRNA (or miRNAs) would be more highly expressed.
  • the oncology-related polypeptide encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide is selected as a protein which triggers or induces cell death.
  • Neighboring noncancer cells, harboring a higher expression of the same miRNA would be less affected by the encoded death signal as the signal-sensor polynucleotide would be expressed at a lower level due to the affects of the miRNA binding to the binding site or “sensor” encoded in the 3′UTR.
  • cell survival or cytoprotective signals may be delivered to tissues containing cancer and non cancerous cells where a miRNA has a higher expression in the cancer cells—the result being a lower survival signal to the cancer cell and a larger survival signature to the normal cell.
  • Multiple signal-sensor polynucleotides may be designed and administered having different signals according to the previous paradigm.
  • the expression of a signal-sensor polynucleotide may be controlled by incorporating at least one sensor sequence in the signal-sensor polynucleotide and formulating the signal-sensor polynucleotide.
  • a polynucleotide may be targeted to an orthotopic tumor by having a polynucleotide incorporating a miR-122 binding site and formulated in a lipid nanoparticle comprising the cationic lipid DLin-KC2-DMA (see e.g., the experiments described in Example 56A and 56B).
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides can be engineered for more targeted expression in specific cell types or only under specific biological conditions.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides could be designed that would be optimal for protein expression in a tissue or in the context of a biological condition such as cancer.
  • Transfection experiments can be conducted in relevant cell lines, using engineered signal-sensor polynucleotides and protein production can be assayed at various time points post-transfection.
  • cells can be transfected with different microRNA binding site-engineering nucleic acids or signal-sensor polynucleotides and by using an ELISA kit to the relevant protein and assaying protein produced at 6 hr, 12 hr, 24 hr, 48 hr, 72 hr and 7 days post-transfection.
  • In vivo experiments can also be conducted using microRNA-binding site-engineered molecules to examine changes in tissue-specific expression of formulated signal-sensor polynucleotides.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may include at least one microRNA in order to dampen the antigen presentation by antigen presenting cells.
  • the microRNA may be the complete microRNA sequence, the microRNA seed sequence, the microRNA sequence without the seed or a combination thereof.
  • the microRNA incorporated into the signal-sensor polynucleotide may be specific to the hematopoietic system.
  • the microRNA incorporated into the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention to dampen antigen presentation is miR-142-3p.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may include at least one microRNA in order to dampen expression of the encoded polypeptide in a cell of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may include at least one miR-122 binding site in order to dampen expression of an encoded polypeptide of interest in the liver.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may include at least one miR-142-3p binding site, miR-142-3p seed sequence, miR-142-3p binding site without the seed, miR-142-5p binding site, miR-142-5p seed sequence, miR-142-5p binding site without the seed, miR-146 binding site, miR-146 seed sequence and/or miR-146 binding site without the seed sequence (see e.g., the experiment outlined in Example 47 and Example 60).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may be modified as to avoid the deficiencies of other polypeptide-encoding molecules of the art.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides are referred to as modified signal-sensor polynucleotides or primary constructs, modified mRNA or mmRNA.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotide polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA encoding oncology-related polypeptides of interest which have been designed to improve one or more of the stability and/or clearance in tissues, receptor uptake and/or kinetics, cellular access by the compositions, engagement with translational machinery, mRNA half-life, translation efficiency, immune evasion, protein production capacity, secretion efficiency (when applicable), accessibility to circulation, protein half-life and/or modulation of a cell's status, function and/or activity.
  • the present invention provides nucleic acid molecules, specifically signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA which encode one or more oncology-related polypeptides of interest.
  • the invention contemplates signal-sensor polynucleotides which are useful in cancer or cancer related diseases, disorders.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides are nucleic acid transcripts which encode one or more oncology-related polypeptides of interest that, when translated, delivers a “signal” to the cell (cancer or noncancerous) which results in the therapeutic benefit to the organism of either being detrimental to the cancer cell or beneficial to normal cells or both detrimental to cancer cells and advantageous to normal cells.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may optionally further comprise a sequence (translatable or not) which “senses” the microenvironment of the polynucleotide and alters (a) the function or phenotypic outcome associated with the peptide or protein which is translated, (b) the expression level of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, and/or both.
  • nucleic acid in its broadest sense, includes any compound and/or substance that comprise a polymer of nucleotides. These polymers are often referred to as polynucleotides.
  • Exemplary nucleic acids or polynucleotides of the invention include, but are not limited to, ribonucleic acids (RNAs), deoxyribonucleic acids (DNAs), threose nucleic acids (TNAs), glycol nucleic acids (GNAs), peptide nucleic acids (PNAs), locked nucleic acids (LNAs, including LNA having a ⁇ -D-ribo configuration, ⁇ -LNA having an ⁇ -L-ribo configuration (a diastereomer of LNA), 2′-amino-LNA having a 2′-amino functionalization, and 2′-amino- ⁇ -LNA having a 2′-amino functionalization) or hybrids thereof.
  • RNAs ribonucleic acids
  • DNAs deoxy
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide or nucleic acid molecule is a messenger RNA (mRNA).
  • mRNA messenger RNA
  • the term “messenger RNA” (mRNA) refers to any polynucleotide which encodes a polypeptide of interest and which is capable of being translated to produce the encoded polypeptide of interest in vitro, in vivo, in situ or ex vivo.
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may be mRNA or any nucleic acid molecule and may or may not be chemically modified.
  • the basic components of an mRNA molecule include at least a coding region, a 5′UTR, a 3′UTR, a 5′ cap and a poly-A tail.
  • the present invention expands the scope of functionality of traditional mRNA molecules by providing signal-sensor polynucleotides or primary RNA constructs which maintain a modular organization, but which comprise one or more structural and/or chemical modifications or alterations which impart useful properties to the polynucleotide including, in some embodiments, the lack of a substantial induction of the innate immune response of a cell into which the signal-sensor polynucleotide is introduced.
  • modified mRNA molecules of the present invention which may be synthetic, are termed “mmRNA.”
  • mmRNA modified mRNA molecules of the present invention, which may be synthetic, are termed “mmRNA.”
  • a “structural” feature or modification is one in which two or more linked nucleotides are inserted, deleted, duplicated, inverted or randomized in a signal-sensor polynucleotide polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA without significant chemical modification to the nucleotides themselves. Because chemical bonds will necessarily be broken and reformed to effect a structural modification, structural modifications are of a chemical nature and hence are chemical modifications. However, structural modifications will result in a different sequence of nucleotides. For example, the polynucleotide “ATCG” may be chemically modified to “AT-5meC-G”. The same polynucleotide may be structurally modified from “ATCG” to “ATCCCG”. Here, the dinucleotide “CC” has been inserted, resulting in a structural modification
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention are distinguished from wild type mRNA in their functional and/or structural design features which serve to, as evidenced herein, overcome existing problems of effective polypeptide production using nucleic acid-based therapeutics.
  • FIG. 1 shows a representative signal-sensor primary construct 100 of the present invention.
  • the term “primary construct” or “primary mRNA construct” refers to a signal-sensor polynucleotide transcript which encodes one or more polypeptides of interest and which retains sufficient structural and/or chemical features to allow the polypeptide of interest encoded therein to be translated.
  • Signal-sensor primary constructs may be polynucleotides of the invention. When structurally or chemically modified, the signal-sensor primary construct may be referred to as a mmRNA.
  • the primary construct 100 here contains a first region of linked nucleotides 102 that is flanked by a first flanking region 104 and a second flaking region 106 .
  • the “first region” may be referred to as a “coding region” or “region encoding” or simply the “first region.”
  • This first region may include, but is not limited to, the encoded oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the oncology-related polypeptide of interest may comprise at its 5′ terminus one or more signal peptide sequences encoded by a signal peptide sequence region 103 .
  • the flanking region 104 may comprise a region of linked nucleotides comprising one or more complete or incomplete 5′ UTRs sequences.
  • the flanking region 104 may also comprise a 5′ terminal cap 108 .
  • the second flanking region 106 may comprise a region of linked nucleotides comprising one or more complete or incomplete 3′ UTRs.
  • the flanking region 106 may also comprise a 3′ tailing sequence 110 and a 3′UTR 120 .
  • first operational region 105 Bridging the 5′ terminus of the first region 102 and the first flanking region 104 is a first operational region 105 .
  • this operational region comprises a start codon.
  • the operational region may alternatively comprise any translation initiation sequence or signal including a start codon.
  • this operational region comprises a stop codon.
  • the operational region may alternatively comprise any translation initiation sequence or signal including a stop codon. According to the present invention, multiple serial stop codons may also be used.
  • the operation region of the present invention may comprise two stop codons.
  • the first stop codon may be “TGA” and the second stop codon may be selected from the group consisting of “TAA,” “TGA” and “TAG.”
  • the operation region may further comprise three stop codons.
  • the third stop codon may be selected from the group consisting of “TAA,” “TGA” and “TAG.”
  • the 3′UTR 120 of the second flanking region 106 may comprise one or more sensor sequences 130 .
  • a region comprising at least one sensor sequence is referred to as a “sensor region.”
  • These sensor sequences as discussed herein operate as pseudo-receptors (or binding sites) for ligands of the local microenvironment of the primary construct or signal-sensor polynucleotide.
  • microRNA binding sites or miRNA seeds may be used as sensors such that they function as pseudoreceptors for any microRNAs present in the environment of the polynucleotide.
  • the shortest length of the first region of the signal-sensor primary construct of the present invention can be the length of a nucleic acid sequence that is sufficient to encode for a dipeptide, a tripeptide, a tetrapeptide, a pentapeptide, a hexapeptide, a heptapeptide, an octapeptide, a nonapeptide, or a decapeptide.
  • the length may be sufficient to encode a peptide of 2-30 amino acids, e.g. 5-30, 10-30, 2-25, 5-25, 10-25, or 10-20 amino acids.
  • the length may be sufficient to encode for a peptide of at least 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, or a peptide that is no longer than 40 amino acids, e.g. no longer than 35, 30, 25, 20, 17, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids.
  • the length of the first region encoding the oncology-related polypeptide of interest of the present invention is greater than about 30 nucleotides in length (e.g., at least or greater than about 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1,000, 1,100, 1,200, 1,300, 1,400, 1,500, 1,600, 1,700, 1,800, 1,900, 2,000, 2,500, and 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, 7,000, 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000, 70,000, 80,000, 90,000 or up to and including 100,000 nucleotides).
  • the “first region” may be referred to as a “coding region” or “region encoding” or simply the “first region.”
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA includes from about 30 to about 100,000 nucleotides (e.g., from 30 to 50, from 30 to 100, from 30 to 250, from 30 to 500, from 30 to 1,000, from 30 to 1,500, from 30 to 3,000, from 30 to 5,000, from 30 to 7,000, from 30 to 10,000, from 30 to 25,000, from 30 to 50,000, from 30 to 70,000, from 100 to 250, from 100 to 500, from 100 to 1,000, from 100 to 1,500, from 100 to 3,000, from 100 to 5,000, from 100 to 7,000, from 100 to 10,000, from 100 to 25,000, from 100 to 50,000, from 100 to 70,000, from 100 to 100,000, from 500 to 1,000, from 500 to 1,500, from 500 to 2,000, from 500 to 3,000, from 500 to 5,000, from 500 to 7,000, from 500 to 10,000, from 500 to 25,000, from 500 to 50,000, from 500 to 70,000, from 500 to 100,000, from 1,000 to 1,500, from 1,000, from 500 to 2,000,
  • the first and second flanking regions may range independently from 15-1,000 nucleotides in length (e.g., greater than 30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900 nucleotides or at least 30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, and 1,000 nucleotides).
  • 15-1,000 nucleotides in length e.g., greater than 30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, and 1,000 nucleotides.
  • the tailing sequence may range from absent to 500 nucleotides in length (e.g., at least 60, 70, 80, 90, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, or 500 nucleotides).
  • the length may be determined in units of or as a function of polyA binding protein binding.
  • the polyA tail is long enough to bind at least 4 monomers of polyA binding protein.
  • PolyA binding protein monomers bind to stretches of approximately 38 nucleotides. As such, it has been observed that polyA tails of about 80 nucleotides and 160 nucleotides are functional.
  • the capping region may comprise a single cap or a series of nucleotides forming the cap.
  • the capping region may be from 1 to 10, e.g. 2-9, 3-8, 4-7, 1-5, 5-10, or at least 2, or 10 or fewer nucleotides in length.
  • the cap is absent.
  • the first and second operational regions may range from 3 to 40, e.g., 5-30, 10-20, 15, or at least 4, or 30 or fewer nucleotides in length and may comprise, in addition to a start and/or stop codon, one or more signal and/or restriction sequences.
  • a signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA may be cyclized, or concatemerized, to generate a translation competent molecule to assist interactions between poly-A binding proteins and 5′-end binding proteins.
  • the mechanism of cyclization or concatemerization may occur through at least 3 different routes: 1) chemical, 2) enzymatic, and 3) ribozyme catalyzed.
  • the newly formed 5′-/3′-linkage may be intramolecular or intermolecular.
  • the 5′-end and the 3′-end of the nucleic acid may contain chemically reactive groups that, when close together, form a new covalent linkage between the 5′-end and the 3′-end of the molecule.
  • the 5′-end may contain an NHS-ester reactive group and the 3′-end may contain a 3′-amino-terminated nucleotide such that in an organic solvent the 3′-amino-terminated nucleotide on the 3′-end of a synthetic mRNA molecule will undergo a nucleophilic attack on the 5′-NHS-ester moiety forming a new 5′-/3′-amide bond.
  • T4 RNA ligase may be used to enzymatically link a 5′-phosphorylated nucleic acid molecule to the 3′-hydroxyl group of a nucleic acid forming a new phosphorodiester linkage.
  • 1 ⁇ g of a nucleic acid molecule is incubated at 37° C. for 1 hour with 1-10 units of T4 RNA ligase (New England Biolabs, Ipswich, Mass.) according to the manufacturer's protocol.
  • the ligation reaction may occur in the presence of a split oligonucleotide capable of base-pairing with both the 5′- and 3′-region in juxtaposition to assist the enzymatic ligation reaction.
  • either the 5′- or 3′-end of the cDNA template encodes a ligase ribozyme sequence such that during in vitro transcription, the resultant nucleic acid molecule can contain an active ribozyme sequence capable of ligating the 5′-end of a nucleic acid molecule to the 3′-end of a nucleic acid molecule.
  • the ligase ribozyme may be derived from the Group I Intron, Group I Intron, Hepatitis Delta Virus, Hairpin ribozyme or may be selected by SELEX (systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment).
  • the ribozyme ligase reaction may take 1 to 24 hours at temperatures between 0 and 37° C.
  • multiple distinct signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be linked together through the 3′-end using nucleotides which are modified at the 3′-terminus.
  • Chemical conjugation may be used to control the stoichiometry of delivery into cells.
  • the glyoxylate cycle enzymes, isocitrate lyase and malate synthase may be supplied into HepG2 cells at a 1:1 ratio to alter cellular fatty acid metabolism.
  • This ratio may be controlled by chemically linking signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA using a 3′-azido terminated nucleotide on one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA species and a C5-ethynyl or alkynyl-containing nucleotide on the opposite signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA species.
  • the modified nucleotide is added post-transcriptionally using terminal transferase (New England Biolabs, Ipswich, Mass.) according to the manufacturer's protocol.
  • the two signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA species may be combined in an aqueous solution, in the presence or absence of copper, to form a new covalent linkage via a click chemistry mechanism as described in the literature.
  • a functionalized saccharide molecule may be chemically modified to contain multiple chemical reactive groups (SH—, NH 2 —, N 3 , etc. . . . ) to react with the cognate moiety on a 3′-functionalized signal-sensorpolynucleotide molecule (i.e., a 3′-maleimide ester, 3′-NHS-ester, alkynyl).
  • the number of reactive groups on the modified saccharide can be controlled in a stoichiometric fashion to directly control the stoichiometric ratio of conjugated signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotide primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention can be designed to be conjugated to other polynucleotides, oncology-related polypeptides, dyes, intercalating agents (e.g. acridines), cross-linkers (e.g. psoralene, mitomycin C), porphyrins (TPPC4, texaphyrin, Sapphyrin), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g., phenazine, dihydrophenazine), artificial endonucleases (e.g.
  • intercalating agents e.g. acridines
  • cross-linkers e.g. psoralene, mitomycin C
  • porphyrins TPPC4, texaphyrin, Sapphyrin
  • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons e.g., phenazine, dihydrophenazine
  • artificial endonucleases e.g.
  • alkylating agents phosphate, amino, mercapto, PEG (e.g., PEG-40K), MPEG, [MPEG] 2 , polyamino, alkyl, substituted alkyl, radiolabeled markers, enzymes, haptens (e.g.
  • biotin e.g., aspirin, vitamin E, folic acid
  • transport/absorption facilitators e.g., aspirin, vitamin E, folic acid
  • synthetic ribonucleases proteins, e.g., glycoproteins, or peptides, e.g., molecules having a specific affinity for a co-ligand, or antibodies e.g., an antibody, that binds to a specified cell type such as a cancer cell, endothelial cell, or bone cell, hormones and hormone receptors, non-peptidic species, such as lipids, lectins, carbohydrates, vitamins, cofactors, or a drug.
  • a specified cell type such as a cancer cell, endothelial cell, or bone cell
  • hormones and hormone receptors non-peptidic species, such as lipids, lectins, carbohydrates, vitamins, cofactors, or a drug.
  • Conjugation may result in increased stability and/or half life and may be particularly useful in targeting the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA to specific sites in the cell, tissue or organism.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide mmRNA or primary constructs may be administered with, or further encode one or more of RNAi agents, siRNAs, shRNAs, miRNAs, miRNA binding sites, antisense RNAs, ribozymes, catalytic DNA, tRNA, RNAs that induce triple helix formation, aptamers or vectors, and the like.
  • RNAi agents siRNAs, shRNAs, miRNAs, miRNA binding sites, antisense RNAs, ribozymes, catalytic DNA, tRNA, RNAs that induce triple helix formation, aptamers or vectors, and the like.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may be conjugated with a moiety to target various cancer cells such as, but not limited to, the moieties described in US Patent Application No. US20130216561, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the linkage between the signal-sensor polynucleotides and the cancer targeting moiety may be an acid cleavable linkage that can increase the efficacy of the conjugate such as, but not limited to, the linkages described in US Patent Application No. US20130216561, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • bifunctional signal-sensor polynucleotides e.g., bifunctional primary constructs or bifunctional mmRNA.
  • bifunctional signal-sensor polynucleotides are those having or capable of at least two functions. These molecules may also by convention be referred to as multi-functional.
  • bifunctional signal-sensor polynucleotides may be encoded by the RNA (the function may not manifest until the encoded product is translated) or may be a property of the polynucleotide itself. It may be structural or chemical.
  • Bifunctional modified signal-sensor polynucleotides may comprise a function that is covalently or electrostatically associated with the polynucleotides. Further, the two functions may be provided in the context of a complex of a signal-sensor polynucleotide and another molecule.
  • Bifunctional signal-sensor polynucleotides may encode oncology-related peptides which are anti-proliferative. These peptides may be linear, cyclic, constrained or random coil. They may function as aptamers, signaling molecules, ligands or mimics or mimetics thereof. Anti-proliferative peptides may, as translated, be from 3 to 50 amino acids in length. They may be 5-40, 10-30, or approximately 15 amino acids long. They may be single chain, multichain or branched and may form complexes, aggregates or any multi-unit structure once translated.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides and primary constructs having sequences that are partially or substantially not translatable e.g., having a noncoding region.
  • Such noncoding region may be the “first region” of the signal-sensor primary construct.
  • the noncoding region may be a region other than the first region.
  • Such molecules are generally not translated, but can exert an effect on protein production by one or more of binding to and sequestering one or more translational machinery components such as a ribosomal protein or a transfer RNA (tRNA), thereby effectively reducing protein expression in the cell or modulating one or more pathways or cascades in a cell which in turn alters protein levels.
  • tRNA transfer RNA
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide and/or primary construct may contain or encode one or more long noncoding RNA (lncRNA, or lincRNA) or portion thereof, a small nucleolar RNA (sno-RNA), micro RNA (miRNA), small interfering RNA (siRNA) or Piwi-interacting RNA (piRNA).
  • lncRNA long noncoding RNA
  • miRNA micro RNA
  • siRNA small interfering RNA
  • piRNA Piwi-interacting RNA
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention may be auxotrophic.
  • auxotrophic refers to signal-sensor polynucleotides that comprise at least one feature that triggers, facilitates or induces the degradation or inactivation of the itself in response to spatial or temporal cues such that oncology-related protein expression is substantially prevented or reduced.
  • spatial or temporal cues include the location of the signal-sensor polynucleotide to be translated such as a particular tissue or organ or cellular environment. Also contemplated are cues involving temperature, pH, ionic strength, moisture content, and the like.
  • the feature is located in a terminal region of the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention.
  • the auxotrophic mRNA may contain a miR binding site in the terminal region which binds to a miR expressed in a selected tissue so that the expression of the auxotrophic mRNA is substantially prevented or reduced in the selected tissue.
  • an auxotrophic mRNA containing a miR-122 binding site will not produce protein if localized to the liver since miR-122 is expressed in the liver and binding of the miR would effectuate destruction of the auxotrophic mRNA.
  • HEK293 cells do not express miR-122 so there would be little to no downregulation of a signal-sensor polynucleotide having a miR-122 sequence in HEK293 but for hepatocytes which do expression miR-122 there would be a downregulation of a signal-sensor polynucleotide having a miR-122 sequence in hepatocytes (see e.g., the study outlined Example 19).
  • the miR-122 level can be measured in HeLa cells, primary human hepatocytes and primary rat hepatocytes prior to administration with a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding having at least one miR-122 binding site, miR-122 binding site without the seed sequence or a miR-122 binding site After administration the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide can be measured to determine the dampening effect of the miR-122 in the signal-sensor polynucleotide (see e.g., the studies outlined in Examples 41, 42, 43 57, 58 and 59).
  • the effectiveness of the miR-122 binding site, miR-122 seed or the miR-122 binding site without the seed in different 3′UTRs may be evaluated in order to determine the proper UTR for the desired outcome such as, but not limited to, the highest dampening effect (see e.g., the study outlined in Example 46).
  • the degradation or inactivation of auxotrophic mRNA may comprise a feature responsive to a change in pH.
  • the auxotrophic mRNA may be triggered in an environment having a pH of between pH 4.5 to 8.0 such as at a pH of 5.0 to 6.0 or a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
  • the change in pH may be a change of 0.1 unit, 0.2 units, 0.3 units, 0.4 units, 0.5 units, 0.6 units, 0.7 units, 0.8 units, 0.9 units, 1.0 units, 1.1 units, 1.2 units, 1.3 units, 1.4 units, 1.5 units, 1.6 units, 1.7 units, 1.8 units, 1.9 units, 2.0 units, 2.1 units, 2.2 units, 2.3 units, 2.4 units, 2.5 units, 2.6 units, 2.7 units, 2.8 units, 2.9 units, 3.0 units, 3.1 units, 3.2 units, 3.3 units, 3.4 units, 3.5 units, 3.6 units, 3.7 units, 3.8 units, 3.9 units, 4.0 units or more.
  • the degradation or inactivation of auxotrophic mRNA may be triggered or induced by changes in temperature.
  • a change of temperature from room temperature to body temperature may be less than 1° C., less than 5° C., less than 10° C., less than 15° C., less than 20° C., less than 25° C. or more than 25° C.
  • the degradation or inactivation of auxotrophic mRNA may be triggered or induced by a change in the levels of ions in the subject.
  • the ions may be cations or anions such as, but not limited to, sodium ions, potassium ions, chloride ions, calcium ions, magnesium ions and/or phosphate ions.
  • the signal-sensor primary construct is designed to encode one or more oncology-related polypeptides of interest or fragments thereof.
  • An oncology-related polypeptide of interest may include, but is not limited to, whole polypeptides, a plurality of polypeptides or fragments of polypeptides, which independently may be encoded by one or more nucleic acids, a plurality of nucleic acids, fragments of nucleic acids or variants of any of the aforementioned.
  • the term “oncology-related polypeptides of interest” refers to any polypeptide which is selected to be encoded in the signal-sensor primary construct of the present invention.
  • polypeptide means a polymer of amino acid residues (natural or unnatural) linked together most often by peptide bonds.
  • polypeptides include gene products, naturally occurring polypeptides, synthetic polypeptides, homologs, orthologs, paralogs, fragments and other equivalents, variants, and analogs of the foregoing.
  • a polypeptide may be a single molecule or may be a multi-molecular complex such as a dimer, trimer or tetramer. They may also comprise single chain or multichain polypeptides such as antibodies or insulin and may be associated or linked. Most commonly disulfide linkages are found in multichain polypeptides.
  • the term polypeptide may also apply to amino acid polymers in which one or more amino acid residues are an artificial chemical analogue of a corresponding naturally occurring amino acid.
  • polypeptide variant refers to molecules which differ in their amino acid sequence from a native or reference sequence.
  • the amino acid sequence variants may possess substitutions, deletions, and/or insertions at certain positions within the amino acid sequence, as compared to a native or reference sequence.
  • variants will possess at least about 50% identity (homology) to a native or reference sequence, and preferably, they will be at least about 80%, more preferably at least about 90% identical (homologous) to a native or reference sequence.
  • variant mimics are provided.
  • the term “variant mimic” is one which contains one or more amino acids which would mimic an activated sequence.
  • glutamate may serve as a mimic for phosphoro-threonine and/or phosphoro-serine.
  • variant mimics may result in deactivation or in an inactivated product containing the mimic, e.g., phenylalanine may act as an inactivating substitution for tyrosine; or alanine may act as an inactivating substitution for serine.
  • “Homology” as it applies to amino acid sequences is defined as the percentage of residues in the candidate amino acid sequence that are identical with the residues in the amino acid sequence of a second sequence after aligning the sequences and introducing gaps, if necessary, to achieve the maximum percent homology. Methods and computer programs for the alignment are well known in the art. It is understood that homology depends on a calculation of percent identity but may differ in value due to gaps and penalties introduced in the calculation.
  • homologs as it applies to polypeptide sequences means the corresponding sequence of other species having substantial identity to a second sequence of a second species.
  • Analogs is meant to include polypeptide variants which differ by one or more amino acid alterations, e.g., substitutions, additions or deletions of amino acid residues that still maintain one or more of the properties of the parent or starting polypeptide.
  • compositions which are polypeptide based including variants and derivatives. These include substitutional, insertional, deletion and covalent variants and derivatives.
  • derivative is used synonymously with the term “variant” but generally refers to a molecule that has been modified and/or changed in any way relative to a reference molecule or starting molecule.
  • sequence tags or amino acids such as one or more lysines
  • Sequence tags can be used for peptide purification or localization.
  • Lysines can be used to increase peptide solubility or to allow for biotinylation.
  • amino acid residues located at the carboxy and amino terminal regions of the amino acid sequence of a peptide or protein may optionally be deleted providing for truncated sequences.
  • Certain amino acids e.g., C-terminal or N-terminal residues
  • substitutional variants when referring to polypeptides are those that have at least one amino acid residue in a native or starting sequence removed and a different amino acid inserted in its place at the same position. The substitutions may be single, where only one amino acid in the molecule has been substituted, or they may be multiple, where two or more amino acids have been substituted in the same molecule.
  • conservative amino acid substitution refers to the substitution of an amino acid that is normally present in the sequence with a different amino acid of similar size, charge, or polarity.
  • conservative substitutions include the substitution of a non-polar (hydrophobic) residue such as isoleucine, valine and leucine for another non-polar residue.
  • conservative substitutions include the substitution of one polar (hydrophilic) residue for another such as between arginine and lysine, between glutamine and asparagine, and between glycine and serine.
  • substitution of a basic residue such as lysine, arginine or histidine for another, or the substitution of one acidic residue such as aspartic acid or glutamic acid for another acidic residue are additional examples of conservative substitutions.
  • non-conservative substitutions include the substitution of a non-polar (hydrophobic) amino acid residue such as isoleucine, valine, leucine, alanine, methionine for a polar (hydrophilic) residue such as cysteine, glutamine, glutamic acid or lysine and/or a polar residue for a non-polar residue.
  • “Insertional variants” when referring to polypeptides are those with one or more amino acids inserted immediately adjacent to an amino acid at a particular position in a native or starting sequence. “Immediately adjacent” to an amino acid means connected to either the alpha-carboxy or alpha-amino functional group of the amino acid.
  • “Deletional variants” when referring to polypeptides are those with one or more amino acids in the native or starting amino acid sequence removed. Ordinarily, deletional variants will have one or more amino acids deleted in a particular region of the molecule.
  • Covalent derivatives when referring to polypeptides include modifications of a native or starting protein with an organic proteinaceous or non-proteinaceous derivatizing agent, and/or post-translational modifications. Covalent modifications are traditionally introduced by reacting targeted amino acid residues of the protein with an organic derivatizing agent that is capable of reacting with selected side-chains or terminal residues, or by harnessing mechanisms of post-translational modifications that function in selected recombinant host cells. The resultant covalent derivatives are useful in programs directed at identifying residues important for biological activity, for immunoassays, or for the preparation of anti-protein antibodies for immunoaffinity purification of the recombinant glycoprotein. Such modifications are within the ordinary skill in the art and are performed without undue experimentation.
  • Certain post-translational modifications are the result of the action of recombinant host cells on the expressed oncology-related polypeptide.
  • Glutaminyl and asparaginyl residues are frequently post-translationally deamidated to the corresponding glutamyl and aspartyl residues. Alternatively, these residues are deamidated under mildly acidic conditions. Either form of these residues may be present in the oncology-related polypeptides produced in accordance with the present invention.
  • post-translational modifications include hydroxylation of proline and lysine, phosphorylation of hydroxyl groups of seryl or threonyl residues, methylation of the alpha-amino groups of lysine, arginine, and histidine side chains (T. E. Creighton, Proteins: Structure and Molecular Properties, W.H. Freeman & Co., San Francisco, pp. 79-86 (1983)).
  • Features when referring to polypeptides are defined as distinct amino acid sequence-based components of a molecule.
  • Features of the polypeptides encoded by the mmRNA of the present invention include surface manifestations, local conformational shape, folds, loops, half-loops, domains, half-domains, sites, termini or any combination thereof.
  • surface manifestation refers to a polypeptide based component of a protein appearing on an outermost surface.
  • local conformational shape means a polypeptide based structural manifestation of a protein which is located within a definable space of the protein.
  • fold refers to the resultant conformation of an amino acid sequence upon energy minimization.
  • a fold may occur at the secondary or tertiary level of the folding process.
  • secondary level folds include beta sheets and alpha helices.
  • tertiary folds include domains and regions formed due to aggregation or separation of energetic forces. Regions formed in this way include hydrophobic and hydrophilic pockets, and the like.
  • turn as it relates to protein conformation means a bend which alters the direction of the backbone of a peptide or polypeptide and may involve one, two, three or more amino acid residues.
  • loop refers to a structural feature of a polypeptide which may serve to reverse the direction of the backbone of a peptide or polypeptide. Where the loop is found in a polypeptide and only alters the direction of the backbone, it may comprise four or more amino acid residues. Oliva et al. have identified at least 5 classes of protein loops (J. Mol Biol 266 (4): 814-830; 1997). Loops may be open or closed. Closed loops or “cyclic” loops may comprise 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more amino acids between the bridging moieties.
  • Such bridging moieties may comprise a cysteine-cysteine bridge (Cys-Cys) typical in polypeptides having disulfide bridges or alternatively bridging moieties may be non-protein based such as the dibromozylyl agents used herein.
  • Cys-Cys cysteine-cysteine bridge
  • bridging moieties may be non-protein based such as the dibromozylyl agents used herein.
  • domain refers to a motif of a polypeptide having one or more identifiable structural or functional characteristics or properties (e.g., binding capacity, serving as a site for protein-protein interactions).
  • sub-domains may be identified within domains or half-domains, these subdomains possessing less than all of the structural or functional properties identified in the domains or half domains from which they were derived. It is also understood that the amino acids that comprise any of the domain types herein need not be contiguous along the backbone of the polypeptide (i.e., nonadjacent amino acids may fold structurally to produce a domain, half-domain or subdomain).
  • site As used herein when referring to polypeptides the terms “site” as it pertains to amino acid based embodiments is used synonymously with “amino acid residue” and “amino acid side chain.”
  • a site represents a position within a peptide or polypeptide that may be modified, manipulated, altered, derivatized or varied within the polypeptide based molecules of the present invention.
  • terminal refers to an extremity of a peptide or polypeptide. Such extremity is not limited only to the first or final site of the peptide or polypeptide but may include additional amino acids in the terminal regions.
  • the polypeptide based molecules of the present invention may be characterized as having both an N-terminus (terminated by an amino acid with a free amino group (NH2)) and a C-terminus (terminated by an amino acid with a free carboxyl group (COOH)).
  • Proteins of the invention are in some cases made up of multiple polypeptide chains brought together by disulfide bonds or by non-covalent forces (multimers, oligomers). These sorts of proteins will have multiple N- and C-termini.
  • the termini of the polypeptides may be modified such that they begin or end, as the case may be, with a non-polypeptide based moiety such as an organic conjugate.
  • any of the features have been identified or defined as a desired component of a polypeptide to be encoded by the signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA of the invention, any of several manipulations and/or modifications of these features may be performed by moving, swapping, inverting, deleting, randomizing or duplicating. Furthermore, it is understood that manipulation of features may result in the same outcome as a modification to the molecules of the invention. For example, a manipulation which involved deleting a domain would result in the alteration of the length of a molecule just as modification of a nucleic acid to encode less than a full length molecule would.
  • Modifications and manipulations can be accomplished by methods known in the art such as, but not limited to, site directed mutagenesis.
  • the resulting modified molecules may then be tested for activity using in vitro or in vivo assays such as those described herein or any other suitable screening assay known in the art.
  • the oncology-related polypeptides may comprise a consensus sequence which is discovered through rounds of experimentation.
  • a “consensus” sequence is a single sequence which represents a collective population of sequences allowing for variability at one or more sites.
  • protein fragments, functional protein domains, and homologous proteins are also considered to be within the scope of oncology-related polypeptides of interest of this invention.
  • any protein fragment meaning an oncology-related polypeptide sequence at least one amino acid residue shorter than a reference oncology-related polypeptide sequence but otherwise identical
  • a reference oncology-related protein 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 or greater than 100 amino acids in length.
  • any oncology-related protein that includes a stretch of about 20, about 30, about 40, about 50, or about 100 amino acids which are about 40%, about 50%, about 60%, about 70%, about 80%, about 90%, about 95%, or about 100% identical to any of the sequences described herein can be utilized in accordance with the invention.
  • a polypeptide to be utilized in accordance with the invention includes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more mutations as shown in any of the sequences provided or referenced herein.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be designed to encode oncology-related polypeptides of interest such as oncology-related peptides and proteins.
  • signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may encode variant polypeptides which have a certain identity with a reference oncology-related polypeptide sequence.
  • a “reference oncology-related polypeptide sequence” refers to a starting oncology-related polypeptide sequence. Reference sequences may be wild type sequences or any sequence to which reference is made in the design of another sequence.
  • a “reference polypeptide sequence” may, e.g., be any one of the protein sequence listed in Table 6.
  • identity refers to a relationship between the sequences of two or more peptides, as determined by comparing the sequences. In the art, identity also means the degree of sequence relatedness between peptides, as determined by the number of matches between strings of two or more amino acid residues. Identity measures the percent of identical matches between the smaller of two or more sequences with gap alignments (if any) addressed by a particular mathematical model or computer program (i.e., “algorithms”). Identity of related peptides can be readily calculated by known methods. Such methods include, but are not limited to, those described in Computational Molecular Biology, Lesk, A.
  • the polypeptide variant may have the same or a similar activity as the reference oncology-related polypeptide.
  • the variant may have an altered activity (e.g., increased or decreased) relative to a reference oncology-related polypeptide.
  • variants of a particular signal-sensor polynucleotide or oncology-related polypeptide of the invention will have at least about 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% but less than 100% sequence identity to that particular reference signal-sensor polynucleotide or oncology-related polypeptide as determined by sequence alignment programs and parameters described herein and known to those skilled in the art.
  • Such tools for alignment include those of the BLAST suite (Stephen F. Altschul, Thomas L. Madden, Alejandro A. Schffer, Jinghui Zhang, Zheng Zhang, Webb Miller, and David J. Lipman (1997), “Gapped BLAST and PSI-BLAST: a new generation of protein database search programs”, Nucleic Acids Res. 25:3389-3402.)
  • Other tools are described herein, specifically in the definition of “identity.”
  • BLAST algorithm Default parameters in the BLAST algorithm include, for example, an expect threshold of 10, Word size of 28, Match/Mismatch Scores 1, ⁇ 2, Gap costs Linear. Any filter can be applied as well as a selection for species specific repeats, e.g., Homo sapiens.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject.
  • the polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to reduce, eliminate or prevent tumor growth in a subject.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject.
  • a symptom of cancer may include, but is not limited to, weakness, aches and pains, fever, fatigue, weight loss, blood clots, increased blood calcium levels, low white blood cell count, short of breath, dizziness, headaches, hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erthema, pruritis, excessive hair growth, change in bowel habits, change in bladder function, long-lasting sores, white patches inside the mouth, white spots on the tongue, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump on parts of the body, indigestion, trouble swallowing, changes in warts or moles, change in new skin and nagging cough or hoarseness.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may reduce a side-effect associated with cancer such as, but not limited to, chemo brain, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, depression, nausea, vomiting, pain, anemia, lymphedema, infections, sexual side effects, reduced fertility or infertility, ostomics, insomnia and hair loss.
  • a side-effect associated with cancer such as, but not limited to, chemo brain, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, depression, nausea, vomiting, pain, anemia, lymphedema, infections, sexual side effects, reduced fertility or infertility, ostomics, insomnia and hair loss.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA disclosed herein may encode one or more validated or “in testing” oncology-related proteins or oncology-related peptides.
  • one or more oncology-related proteins or oncology-related peptides currently being marketed or in development may be encoded by the oncology-related signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that incorporation into the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention will result in improved therapeutic efficacy due at least in part to the specificity, purity and selectivity of the construct designs.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may alter a biological and/or physiological process and/or compound such as, but not limited to, the cell cycle, the DNA damage response (e.g., DNA damage repair), apoptosis, angiogenesis, cell motility, the epithelial to mesenchymal transition in epithelial cells, the phosphatidyl inositol 3 (PI3) kinase/Akt cellular signaling pathway, telomerase activity and/or expression, tumor metastasis, tumorigenesis, cathepsins, cell senescence, receptor tyrosine kinase signaling, metabolism and drug metabolism, G protein signaling, growth factors and receptors, heat shock proteins, histone deacetylases, hormone receptors, hypoxia, poly ADP-ribose polymerases, protein kinases, RAS signaling, topisomerases, transcription factors and tumor suppressor activity in cancerous, precancerous and
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to express a polypeptide in cells or tissues for the purpose of replacing the protein produced from a deleted or mutated gene.
  • polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention may be used to treat cancer which has been caused by carcinogens of natural and/or synthetic origin.
  • use of the polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to treat cancer caused by other organisms and/or cancers caused by viral infection.
  • Untranslated Regions UTRs
  • Untranslated regions (UTRs) of a gene are transcribed but not translated.
  • the 5′UTR starts at the transcription start site and continues to the start codon but does not include the start codon; whereas, the 3′UTR starts immediately following the stop codon and continues until the transcriptional termination signal.
  • the regulatory features of a UTR can be incorporated into the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA of the present invention to enhance the stability of the molecule.
  • the specific features can also be incorporated to ensure controlled down-regulation of the transcript in case they are misdirected to undesired organs sites.
  • the untranslated regions may be incorporated into a vector system which can produce mRNA and/or be delivered to a cell, tissue and/or organism to produce a polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA of the present may comprise at least one terminal modification.
  • terminal modifications are described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/729,933, filed Nov. 26, 2012, entitled Terminally Optimized Modified RNAs, U.S. Provisional Patent application No. 61/737,224, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Terminally Optimized RNAs, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/758,921, filed Jan. 31, 2013, entitled Differential Targeting Using RNA Constructs, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/781,139, filed Mar. 14, 2013, entitled Differential Targeting Using RNA Constructs, U.S.
  • Provisional Patent Application No. 61/829,359 filed May 31, 2013, entitled Differential Targeting Using RNA Constructs
  • U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/842,709 filed Jul. 3, 2013, entitled Differential Targeting Using RNA Constructs
  • These terminal modifications include, but are not limited to, 5′caps, microRNA binding sites in the terminal region, chain terminating nucleosides, translation enhancer elements in the terminal region and tailing sequences including a polyA-G quartet and stem loop sequences.
  • Natural 5′UTRs bear features which play roles in for translation initiation. They harbor signatures like Kozak sequences which are commonly known to be involved in the process by which the ribosome initiates translation of many genes. Kozak sequences have the consensus CCR(A/G)CCAUGG, where R is a purine (adenine or guanine) three bases upstream of the start codon (AUG), which is followed by another ‘G’. 5′UTR also have been known to form secondary structures which are involved in elongation factor binding. For example, one of the secondary 5′-UTR structures is the structured IRES for eIF4A2 elongation factor binding, which is necessary for the microRNA mediated gene repression at 3′-UTR.
  • 5′UTR secondary structures involved in elongation factor binding can interact with other RNA binding molecules in the 5′UTR or 3′UTR to regulate gene expression.
  • the elongation factor EIF4A2 binding to a secondarily structured element in the 5′UTR is necessary for microRNA mediated repression (Meijer H A et al., Science, 2013, 340, 82-85, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the different secondary structures in the 5′UTR can be incorporated into the flanking region to either stabilize or selectively destalized mRNAs in specific tissues or cells.
  • mRNA such as albumin, serum amyloid A, Apolipoprotein A/B/E, transferrin, alpha fetoprotein, erythropoietin, or Factor VIII
  • tissue-specific mRNA for muscle (MyoD, Myosin, Myoglobin, Myogenin, Herculin), for endothelial cells (Tie-1, CD36), for myeloid cells (C/EBP, AML1, G-CSF, GM-CSF, CD11b, MSR, Fr-1, i-NOS), for leukocytes (CD45, CD18), for adipose tissue (CD36, GLUT4, ACRP30, adiponectin) and for lung epithelial cells (SP-A/B/C/D).
  • non-UTR sequences may be incorporated into the 5′ (or 3′ UTR) UTRs.
  • introns or portions of introns sequences may be incorporated into the flanking regions of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention. Incorporation of intronic sequences may increase protein production as well as mRNA levels.
  • TAEs Translation Enhancer Elements
  • the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA may include at least one translational enhancer polynucleotide, translation enhancer element, translational enhancer elements (collectively referred to as “TEE”s).
  • TEE translational enhancer polynucleotide, translation enhancer element, translational enhancer elements
  • the TEE may be located between the transcription promoter and the start codon.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA with at least one TEE in the 5′UTR may include a cap at the 5′UTR.
  • at least one TEE may be located in the 5′UTR of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA undergoing cap-dependent or cap-independent translation.
  • translational enhancer element or “translation enhancer element” (herein collectively referred to as “TEE”) refers to sequences that increase the amount of polypeptide or protein produced from an mRNA.
  • TEEs are conserved elements in the UTR which can promote translational activity of a nucleic acid such as, but not limited to, cap-dependent or cap-independent translation.
  • a nucleic acid such as, but not limited to, cap-dependent or cap-independent translation.
  • the TEE may be any of the TEEs listed in Table 35 in Example 45, including portion and/or fragments thereof.
  • the TEE sequence may include at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, at least 99% or more than 99% of the TEE sequences disclosed in Table 35 and/or the TEE sequence may include a 5-30 nucleotide fragment, a 5-25 nucleotide fragment, a 5-20 nucleotide fragment, a 5-15 nucleotide fragment, a 5-10 nucleotide fragment of the TEE sequences disclosed in Table 35.
  • the TEEs known may be in the 5′-leader of the Gtx homeodomain protein (Chappell et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101:9590-9594, 2004, herein incorporated by reference in their entirety).
  • TEEs are disclosed as SEQ ID NOs: 1-35 in US Patent Publication No. US20090226470, SEQ ID NOs: 1-35 in US Patent Publication US20130177581, SEQ ID NOs: 1-35 in International Patent Publication No. WO2009075886, SEQ ID NOs: 1-5, and 7-645 in International Patent Publication No. WO2012009644, SEQ ID NO: 1 in International Patent Publication No. WO1999024595, SEQ ID NO: 1 in U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, and SEQ ID NO: 1 in U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the TEE may be an internal ribosome entry site (IRES), HCV-IRES or an IRES element such as, but not limited to, those described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,468,275, US Patent Publication Nos. US20070048776 and US20110124100 and International Patent Publication Nos. WO2007025008 and WO2001055369, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the IRES elements may include, but are not limited to, the Gtx sequences (e.g., Gtx9-nt, Gtx8-nt, Gtx7-nt) described by Chappell et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci.
  • Translational enhancer polynucleotides or “translation enhancer polynucleotide sequences” are polynucleotides which include one or more of the specific TEE exemplified herein and/or disclosed in the art (see e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273, U.S. Pat. No.
  • TEE transglutaminase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinase kinasulfene, WO2001055371 WO1999024595, and EP2610341A1 and EP2610340A1; each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) or their variants, homologs or functional derivatives.
  • One or multiple copies of a specific TEE can be present in the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA.
  • the TEEs in the translational enhancer polynucleotides can be organized in one or more sequence segments.
  • a sequence segment can harbor one or more of the specific TEEs exemplified herein, with each TEE being present in one or more copies.
  • multiple sequence segments can be homogenous or heterogeneous.
  • the multiple sequence segments in a translational enhancer polynucleotide can harbor identical or different types of the specific TEEs exemplified herein, identical or different number of copies of each of the specific TEEs, and/or identical or different organization of the TEEs within each sequence segment.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA may include at least one TEE that is described in International Patent Publication No. WO1999024595, WO2012009644, WO2009075886, WO2007025008, WO1999024595, European Patent Publication No. EP2610341A1 and EP2610340A1, U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273, U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US Patent Publication No.
  • the TEE may be located in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA may include at least one TEE that has at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95% or at least 99% identity with the TEEs described in US Patent Publication Nos. US20090226470, US20070048776, US20130177581 and US20110124100, International Patent Publication No. WO1999024595, WO2012009644, WO2009075886 and WO2007025008, European Patent Publication No. EP2610341A1 and EP2610340A1, U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273, U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA may include at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9, at least 10, at least 11, at least 12, at least 13, at least 14, at least 15, at least 16, at least 17, at least 18 at least 19, at least 20, at least 21, at least 22, at least 23, at least 24, at least 25, at least 30, at least 35, at least 40, at least 45, at least 50, at least 55 or more than 60 TEE sequences.
  • the TEE sequences in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may be the same or different TEE sequences.
  • the TEE sequences may be in a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times. In these patterns, each letter, A, B, or C represent a different TEE sequence at the nucleotide level.
  • the 5′UTR may include a spacer to separate two TEE sequences.
  • the spacer may be a 15 nucleotide spacer and/or other spacers known in the art.
  • the 5′UTR may include a TEE sequence-spacer module repeated at least once, at least twice, at least 3 times, at least 4 times, at least 5 times, at least 6 times, at least 7 times, at least 8 times and at least 9 times or more than 9 times in the 5′UTR.
  • the spacer separating two TEE sequences may include other sequences known in the art which may regulate the translation of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention such as, but not limited to, miR sequences described herein (e.g., miR binding sites and miR seeds).
  • miR sequences described herein e.g., miR binding sites and miR seeds.
  • each spacer used to separate two TEE sequences may include a different miR sequence or component of a miR sequence (e.g., miR seed sequence).
  • the TEE in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may include at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, at least 99% or more than 99% of the TEE sequences disclosed in US Patent Publication Nos. US20090226470, US20070048776, US20130177581 and US20110124100, International Patent Publication No.
  • the TEE in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may include a 5-30 nucleotide fragment, a 5-25 nucleotide fragment, a 5-20 nucleotide fragment, a 5-15 nucleotide fragment, a 5-10 nucleotide fragment of the TEE sequences disclosed in US Patent Publication Nos. US20090226470, US20070048776, US20130177581 and US20110124100, International Patent Publication No. WO1999024595, WO2012009644, WO2009075886 and WO2007025008, European Patent Publication No.
  • EP2610341A1 and EP2610340A1 U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273, U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395; each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • the TEE in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may include at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, at least 99% or more than 99% of the TEE sequences disclosed in Chappell et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101:9590-9594, 2004) and Zhou et al.
  • the TEE in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may include a 5-30 nucleotide fragment, a 5-25 nucleotide fragment, a 5-20 nucleotide fragment, a 5-15 nucleotide fragment, a 5-10 nucleotide fragment of the TEE sequences disclosed in Chappell et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101:9590-9594, 2004) and Zhou et al.
  • the TEE used in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention is an IRES sequence such as, but not limited to, those described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,468,275 and International Patent Publication No. WO2001055369, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the TEEs used in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may be identified by the methods described in US Patent Publication No. US20070048776 and US20110124100 and International Patent Publication Nos. WO2007025008 and WO2012009644, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the TEEs used in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may be a transcription regulatory element described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US Patent Publication No. US20090093049, and International Publication No. WO2001055371, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • the transcription regulatory elements may be identified by methods known in the art, such as, but not limited to, the methods described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US Patent Publication No. US20090093049, and International Publication No. WO2001055371, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • the TEE used in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention is an oligonucleotide or portion thereof as described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US Patent Publication No. US20090093049, and International Publication No. WO2001055371, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • the 5′ UTR comprising at least one TEE described herein may be incorporated in a monocistronic sequence such as, but not limited to, a vector system or a nucleic acid vector.
  • a monocistronic sequence such as, but not limited to, a vector system or a nucleic acid vector.
  • the vector systems and nucleic acid vectors may include those described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US Patent Publication No. US20070048776, US20090093049 and US20110124100 and International Patent Publication Nos. WO2007025008 and WO2001055371, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the TEEs described herein may be located in the 5′UTR and/or the 3′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA.
  • the TEEs located in the 3′UTR may be the same and/or different than the TEEs located in and/or described for incorporation in the 5′UTR.
  • the 3′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA may include at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9, at least 10, at least 11, at least 12, at least 13, at least 14, at least 15, at least 16, at least 17, at least 18 at least 19, at least 20, at least 21, at least 22, at least 23, at least 24, at least 25, at least 30, at least 35, at least 40, at least 45, at least 50, at least 55 or more than 60 TEE sequences.
  • the TEE sequences in the 3′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may be the same or different TEE sequences.
  • the TEE sequences may be in a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times. In these patterns, each letter, A, B, or C represent a different TEE sequence at the nucleotide level.
  • the 3′UTR may include a spacer to separate two TEE sequences.
  • the spacer may be a 15 nucleotide spacer and/or other spacers known in the art.
  • the 3′UTR may include a TEE sequence-spacer module repeated at least once, at least twice, at least 3 times, at least 4 times, at least 5 times, at least 6 times, at least 7 times, at least 8 times and at least 9 times or more than 9 times in the 3′UTR.
  • the spacer separating two TEE sequences may include other sequences known in the art which may regulate the translation of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention such as, but not limited to, miR sequences described herein (e.g., miR binding sites and miR seeds).
  • miR sequences described herein e.g., miR binding sites and miR seeds.
  • each spacer used to separate two TEE sequences may include a different miR sequence or component of a miR sequence (e.g., miR seed sequence).
  • the incorporation of a miR sequence and/or a TEE sequence changes the shape of the stem loop region which may increase and/or decrease translation.
  • a miR sequence and/or a TEE sequence changes the shape of the stem loop region which may increase and/or decrease translation.
  • the 5′UTR may comprise at least one microRNA sequence.
  • the microRNA sequence may be, but is not limited to, a 19 or 22 nucleotide sequence and/or a microRNA sequence without the seed.
  • microRNA sequence in the 5′UTR may be used to stabilize the nucleic acid and/or mRNA described herein.
  • a microRNA sequence in the 5′UTR may be used to decrease the accessibility of the site of translation initiation such as, but not limited to a start codon.
  • Matsuda et al (PLoS One. 2010 11(5):e15057; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) used antisense locked nucleic acid (LNA) oligonucleotides and exon-junction complexes (EJCs) around a start codon ( ⁇ 4 to +37 where the A of the AUG codons is +1) in order to decrease the accessibility to the first start codon (AUG).
  • LNA antisense locked nucleic acid
  • EJCs exon-junction complexes
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention may comprise a microRNA sequence, instead of the LNA or EJC sequence described by Matsuda et al, near the site of translation initiation in order to decrease the accessibility to the site of translation initiation.
  • the site of translation initiation may be prior to, after or within the microRNA sequence.
  • the site of translation initiation may be located within a microRNA sequence such as a seed sequence or binding site.
  • the site of translation initiation may be located within a miR-122 sequence such as the seed sequence or the mir-122 binding site.
  • the nucleic acids or mRNA of the present invention comprises at least one microRNA sequence in a region of the nucleic acid or mRNA which may interact with a RNA binding protein.
  • RNA Motifs for RNA Binding Proteins (RBPs)
  • RNA binding proteins can regulate numerous aspects of co- and post-transcription gene expression such as, but not limited to, RNA splicing, localization, translation, turnover, polyadenylation, capping, modification, export and localization.
  • RNA-binding domains such as, but not limited to, RNA recognition motif (RR) and hnRNP K-homology (KH) domains, typically regulate the sequence association between RBPs and their RNA targets (Ray et al. Nature 2013. 499:172-177; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the canonical RBDs can bind short RNA sequences.
  • the canonical RBDs can recognize structure RNAs.
  • the nucleic acids and/or mRNA may comprise at least one RNA-binding motif such as, but not limited to a RNA-binding domain (RBD).
  • RBD RNA-binding domain
  • the RBD may be any of the RBDs, fragments or variants thereof descried by Ray et al. (Nature 2013. 499:172-177; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the nucleic acids or mRNA of the present invention may comprise a sequence for at least one RNA-binding domain (RBDs).
  • RBDs RNA-binding domains
  • At least one flanking region may comprise at least one RBD.
  • the first flanking region and the second flanking region may both comprise at least one RBD.
  • the RBD may be the same or each of the RBDs may have at least 60% sequence identity to the other RBD.
  • at least on RBD may be located before, after and/or within the 3′UTR of the nucleic acid or mRNA of the present invention.
  • at least one RBD may be located before or within the first 300 nucleosides of the 3′UTR.
  • the nucleic acids and/or mRNA of the present invention may comprise at least one RBD in the first region of linked nucleosides.
  • the RBD may be located before, after or within a coding region (e.g., the ORF).
  • the first region of linked nucleosides and/or at least one flanking region may comprise at least on RBD.
  • the first region of linked nucleosides may comprise a RBD related to splicing factors and at least one flanking region may comprise a RBD for stability and/or translation factors.
  • the nucleic acids and/or mRNA of the present invention may comprise at least one RBD located in a coding and/or non-coding region of the nucleic acids and/or mRNA.
  • At least one RBD may be incorporated into at least one flanking region to increase the stability of the nucleic acid and/or mRNA of the present invention.
  • a microRNA sequence in a RNA binding protein motif may be used to decrease the accessibility of the site of translation initiation such as, but not limited to a start codon.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention may comprise a microRNA sequence, instead of the LNA or EJC sequence described by Matsuda et al, near the site of translation initiation in order to decrease the accessibility to the site of translation initiation.
  • the site of translation initiation may be prior to, after or within the microRNA sequence.
  • the site of translation initiation may be located within a microRNA sequence such as a seed sequence or binding site.
  • the site of translation initiation may be located within a miR-122 sequence such as the seed sequence or the mir-122 binding site.
  • an antisense locked nucleic acid (LNA) oligonucleotides and exon-junction complexes (EJCs) may be used in the RNA binding protein motif.
  • the LNA and EJCs may be used around a start codon ( ⁇ 4 to +37 where the A of the AUG codons is +1) in order to decrease the accessibility to the first start codon (AUG).
  • 3′UTRs are known to have stretches of Adenosines and Uridines embedded in them. These AU rich signatures are particularly prevalent in genes with high rates of turnover. Based on their sequence features and functional properties, the AU rich elements (AREs) can be separated into three classes (Chen et al, 1995): Class I AREs contain several dispersed copies of an AUUUA motif within U-rich regions. C-Myc and MyoD contain class I AREs. Class II AREs possess two or more overlapping UUAUUUA(U/A)(U/A) nonamers. Molecules containing this type of AREs include GM-CSF and TNF-a. Class III ARES are less well defined.
  • AREs 3′ UTR AU rich elements
  • Introduction, removal or modification of 3′ UTR AU rich elements can be used to modulate the stability of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention.
  • AREs 3′ UTR AU rich elements
  • AREs can be identified and removed or mutated to increase the intracellular stability and thus increase translation and production of the resultant protein.
  • Transfection experiments can be conducted in relevant cell lines, using signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention and protein production can be assayed at various time points post-transfection.
  • cells can be transfected with different ARE-engineering molecules and by using an ELISA kit to the relevant protein and assaying protein produced at 6 hr, 12 hr, 24 hr, 48 hr, and 7 days post-transfection.
  • signal-sequence polynucleotides of the present invention may include a triple helix on the 3′ end of the signal-sequence polynucleotides.
  • the 3′ end of the nucleic acids of the present invention may include a triple helix alone or in combination with a Poly-A tail.
  • the signal-sequence polynucleotides of the present invention may comprise at least a first and a second U-rich region, a conserved stem loop region between the first and second region and an A-rich region.
  • the first and second U-rich region and the A-rich region may associate to form a triple helix on the 3′ end of the nucleic acid. This triple helix may stabilize the nucleic acid, enhance the translational efficiency of the nucleic acid and/or protect the 3′ end from degradation.
  • triple helices include, but are not limited to, the triple helix sequence of metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1), MEN- ⁇ and polyadenylated nuclear (PAN) RNA (See Wilusz et al., Genes & Development 2012 26:2392-2407; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • MALAT1 metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1
  • MEN- ⁇ and polyadenylated nuclear (PAN) RNA
  • the 3′ end of the modified nucleic acids, enhanced modified RNA or ribonucleic acids of the present invention comprises a first U-rich region comprising TTTTTCTTTT (SEQ ID NO: 1), a second U-rich region comprising TTTTGCTTTTT (SEQ ID NO: 2) or TTTTGCTTTT (SEQ ID NO: 3), an A-rich region comprising AAAAAGCAAAA (SEQ ID NO: 4).
  • the 3′ end of the nucleic acids of the present invention comprises a triple helix formation structure comprising a first U-rich region, a conserved region, a second U-rich region and an A-rich region.
  • the triple helix may be formed from the cleavage of a MALAT1 sequence prior to the cloverleaf structure.
  • MALAT1 is a long non-coding RNA which, when cleaved, forms a triple helix and a tRNA-like cloverleaf structure.
  • the MALAT1 transcript then localizes to nuclear speckles and the tRNA-like cloverleaf localizes to the cytoplasm (Wilusz et al. Cell 2008 135(5): 919-932; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the terminal end of the nucleic acid of the present invention comprising the MALAT1 sequence can then form a triple helix structure, after RNaseP cleavage from the cloverleaf structure, which stabilizes the nucleic acid (Peart et al. Non - mRNA 3 ′ end formation: how the other half lives ; WIREs RNA 2013; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the signal-sequence polynucleotides described herein comprise a MALAT1 sequence.
  • the signal-sequence polynucleotides may be polyadenylated.
  • the signal-sequence polynucleotides is not polyadenylated but has an increased resistance to degradation compared to unmodified nucleic acids or mRNA.
  • the signal-sequence polynucleotides of the present invention may comprise a MALAT1 sequence in the second flanking region (e.g., the 3′UTR).
  • the MALAT1 sequence may be human or mouse.
  • the cloverleaf structure of the MALAT1 sequence may also undergo processing by RNaseZ and CCA adding enzyme to form a tRNA-like structure called mascRNA (MALAT1-associated small cytoplasmic RNA).
  • mascRNA MALAT1-associated small cytoplasmic RNA
  • the mascRNA may encode a protein or a fragment thereof and/or may comprise a microRNA sequence.
  • the mascRNA may comprise at least one chemical modification described herein.
  • the nucleic acids of the present invention may include a stem loop such as, but not limited to, a histone stem loop.
  • the stem loop may be a nucleotide sequence that is about 25 or about 26 nucleotides in length such as, but not limited to, SEQ ID NOs: 7-17 as described in International Patent Publication No. WO2013103659, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the histone stem loop may be located 3′ relative to the coding region (e.g., at the 3′ terminus of the coding region). As a non-limiting example, the stem loop may be located at the 3′ end of a nucleic acid described herein.
  • the stem loop may be located in the second terminal region.
  • the stem loop may be located within an untranslated region (e.g., 3′UTR) in the second terminal region.
  • the nucleic acid such as, but not limited to mRNA, which comprises the histone stem loop may be stabilized by the addition of at least one chain terminating nucleoside.
  • the addition of at least one chain terminating nucleoside may slow the degradation of a nucleic acid and thus can increase the half-life of the nucleic acid.
  • the chain terminating nucleoside may be, but is not limited to, those described in International Patent Publication No. WO2013103659, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the chain terminating nucleosides which may be used with the present invention includes, but is not limited to, 3′-deoxyadenosine (cordycepin), 3′-deoxyuridine, 3′-deoxycytosine, 3′-deoxyguanosine, 3′-deoxythymine, 2′,3′-dideoxynucleosides, such as 2′,3′-dideoxyadenosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyuridine, 2′,3′-dideoxycytosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyguanosine, 2′,3′-dideoxythymine, a 2′-deoxynucleoside, or a —O-methylnucleoside.
  • the nucleic acid such as, but not limited to mRNA, which comprises the histone stem loop may be stabilized by a modification to the 3′region of the nucleic acid that can prevent and/or inhibit the addition of oligio(U) (see e.g., International Patent Publication No. WO2013103659, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the nucleic acid such as, but not limited to mRNA, which comprises the histone stem loop may be stabilized by the addition of an oligonucleotide that terminates in a 3′-deoxynucleoside, 2′,3′-dideoxynucleoside 3′′-0-methylnucleosides, 3′-0-ethylnucleosides, 3′-arabinosides, and other modified nucleosides known in the art and/or described herein.
  • an oligonucleotide that terminates in a 3′-deoxynucleoside, 2′,3′-dideoxynucleoside 3′′-0-methylnucleosides, 3′-0-ethylnucleosides, 3′-arabinosides, and other modified nucleosides known in the art and/or described herein.
  • the nucleic acids of the present invention may include a histone stem loop, a polyA tail sequence and/or a 5′cap structure.
  • the histone stem loop may be before and/or after the polyA tail sequence.
  • the nucleic acids comprising the histone stem loop and a polyA tail sequence may include a chain terminating nucleoside described herein.
  • the nucleic acids of the present invention may include a histone stem loop and a 5′cap structure.
  • the 5′cap structure may include, but is not limited to, those described herein and/or known in the art.
  • the conserved stem loop region may comprise a miR sequence described herein.
  • the stem loop region may comprise the seed sequence of a miR sequence described herein.
  • the stem loop region may comprise a miR-122 seed sequence.
  • the conserved stem loop region may comprise a miR sequence described herein and may also include a TEE sequence.
  • the incorporation of a miR sequence and/or a TEE sequence changes the shape of the stem loop region which may increase and/or decrease translation.
  • a miR sequence and/or a TEE sequence changes the shape of the stem loop region which may increase and/or decrease translation.
  • the 5′ cap structure of an mRNA is involved in nuclear export, increasing mRNA stability and binds the mRNA Cap Binding Protein (CBP), which is responsible for mRNA stability in the cell and translation competency through the association of CBP with poly(A) binding protein to form the mature cyclic mRNA species.
  • CBP mRNA Cap Binding Protein
  • the cap further assists the removal of 5′ proximal introns removal during mRNA splicing.
  • Endogenous mRNA molecules may be 5′-end capped generating a 5′-ppp-5′-triphosphate linkage between a terminal guanosine cap residue and the 5′-terminal transcribed sense nucleotide of the mRNA molecule.
  • This 5′-guanylate cap may then be methylated to generate an N7-methyl-guanylate residue.
  • the ribose sugars of the terminal and/or anteterminal transcribed nucleotides of the 5′ end of the mRNA may optionally also be 2′-O-methylated.
  • 5′-decapping through hydrolysis and cleavage of the guanylate cap structure may target a nucleic acid molecule, such as an mRNA molecule, for degradation.
  • Modifications to the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the present invention may generate a non-hydrolyzable cap structure preventing decapping and thus increasing mRNA half-life. Because cap structure hydrolysis requires cleavage of 5′-ppp-5′ phosphorodiester linkages, modified nucleotides may be used during the capping reaction. For example, a Vaccinia Capping Enzyme from New England Biolabs (Ipswich, Mass.) may be used with ⁇ -thio-guanosine nucleotides according to the manufacturer's instructions to create a phosphorothioate linkage in the 5′-ppp-5′ cap. Additional modified guanosine nucleotides may be used such as ⁇ -methyl-phosphonate and seleno-phosphate nucleotides.
  • Additional modifications include, but are not limited to, 2′-O-methylation of the ribose sugars of 5′-terminal and/or 5′-anteterminal nucleotides of the mRNA (as mentioned above) on the 2′-hydroxyl group of the sugar ring.
  • Multiple distinct 5′-cap structures can be used to generate the 5′-cap of a nucleic acid molecule, such as an mRNA molecule.
  • Cap analogs which herein are also referred to as synthetic cap analogs, chemical caps, chemical cap analogs, or structural or functional cap analogs, differ from natural (i.e. endogenous, wild-type or physiological) 5′-caps in their chemical structure, while retaining cap function. Cap analogs may be chemically (i.e. non-enzymatically) or enzymatically synthesized and/linked to a nucleic acid molecule.
  • the Anti-Reverse Cap Analog (ARCA) cap contains two guanines linked by a 5′-5′-triphosphate group, wherein one guanine contains an N7 methyl group as well as a 3′-O-methyl group (i.e., N7,3′-O-dimethyl-guanosine-5′-triphosphate-5′-guanosine (m 7 G-3′mppp-G; which may equivalently be designated 3′ 0-Me-m7G(5′)ppp(5′)G).
  • the 3′-O atom of the other, unmodified, guanine becomes linked to the 5′-terminal nucleotide of the capped nucleic acid molecule (e.g. an mRNA or mmRNA).
  • the N7- and 3′-O-methylated guanine provides the terminal moiety of the capped nucleic acid molecule (e.g. mRNA or mmRNA).
  • mCAP is similar to ARCA but has a 2′-O-methyl group on guanosine (i.e., N7,2′-O-dimethyl-guanosine-5′-triphosphate-5′-guanosine, m 7 Gm-ppp-G).
  • cap analogs allow for the concomitant capping of a nucleic acid molecule in an in vitro transcription reaction, up to 20% of transcripts remain uncapped. This, as well as the structural differences of a cap analog from an endogenous 5′-cap structures of nucleic acids produced by the endogenous, cellular transcription machinery, may lead to reduced translational competency and reduced cellular stability.
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA of the invention may also be capped post-transcriptionally, using enzymes, in order to generate more authentic 5′-cap structures.
  • the phrase “more authentic” refers to a feature that closely mirrors or mimics, either structurally or functionally, an endogenous or wild type feature. That is, a “more authentic” feature is better representative of an endogenous, wild-type, natural or physiological cellular function and/or structure as compared to synthetic features or analogs, etc., of the prior art, or which outperforms the corresponding endogenous, wild-type, natural or physiological feature in one or more respects.
  • Non-limiting examples of more authentic 5′cap structures of the present invention are those which, among other things, have enhanced binding of cap binding proteins, increased half life, reduced susceptibility to 5′ endonucleases and/or reduced 5′decapping, as compared to synthetic 5′cap structures known in the art (or to a wild-type, natural or physiological 5′cap structure).
  • recombinant Vaccinia Virus Capping Enzyme and recombinant 2′-O-methyltransferase enzyme can create a canonical 5′-5′-triphosphate linkage between the 5′-terminal nucleotide of an mRNA and a guanine cap nucleotide wherein the cap guanine contains an N7 methylation and the 5′-terminal nucleotide of the mRNA contains a 2′-O-methyl.
  • Cap1 structure is termed the Cap1 structure.
  • Cap structures include 7mG(5′)ppp(5′)N,pN2p (cap 0), 7mG(5′)ppp(5′)NlmpNp (cap 1), and 7mG(5′)-ppp(5′)NlmpN2mp (cap 2).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be capped post-transcriptionally, and because this process is more efficient, nearly 100% of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be capped. This is in contrast to ⁇ 80% when a cap analog is linked to an mRNA in the course of an in vitro transcription reaction.
  • 5′ terminal caps may include endogenous caps or cap analogs.
  • a 5′ terminal cap may comprise a guanine analog.
  • Useful guanine analogs include inosine, N1-methyl-guanosine, 2′fluoro-guanosine, 7-deaza-guanosine, 8-oxo-guanosine, 2-amino-guanosine, LNA-guanosine, and 2-azido-guanosine.
  • Additional viral sequences such as, but not limited to, the translation enhancer sequence of the barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV-PAV) can be engineered and inserted in the 3′ UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention and can stimulate the translation of the construct in vitro and in vivo.
  • Transfection experiments can be conducted in relevant cell lines at and protein production can be assayed by ELISA at 12 hr, 24 hr, 48 hr, 72 hr and day 7 post-transfection.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA which may contain an internal ribosome entry site (IRES).
  • IRES internal ribosome entry site
  • An IRES may act as the sole ribosome binding site, or may serve as one of multiple ribosome binding sites of an mRNA.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA containing more than one functional ribosome binding site may encode several oncology-related peptides or oncology-related polypeptides that are translated independently by the ribosomes (“multicistronic nucleic acid molecules”).
  • IRES sequences that can be used according to the invention include without limitation, those from picornaviruses (e.g. FMDV), pest viruses (CFFV), polio viruses (PV), encephalomyocarditis viruses (ECMV), foot-and-mouth disease viruses (FMDV), hepatitis C viruses (HCV), classical swine fever viruses (CSFV), murine leukemia virus (MLV), simian immune deficiency viruses (SIV) or cricket paralysis viruses (CrPV).
  • picornaviruses e.g. FMDV
  • CFFV pest viruses
  • PV polio viruses
  • ECMV encephalomyocarditis viruses
  • FMDV foot-and-mouth disease viruses
  • HCV hepatitis C viruses
  • CSFV classical swine fever viruses
  • MLV murine leukemia virus
  • SIV simian immune deficiency viruses
  • CrPV cricket paralysis viruses
  • a long chain of adenine nucleotides may be added to a polynucleotide such as an mRNA molecule in order to increase stability.
  • a polynucleotide such as an mRNA molecule
  • the 3′ end of the transcript may be cleaved to free a 3′ hydroxyl.
  • poly-A polymerase adds a chain of adenine nucleotides to the RNA.
  • the process called polyadenylation, adds a poly-A tail that can be between 100 and 250 residues long.
  • the length of a poly-A tail of the present invention is greater than 30 nucleotides in length.
  • the poly-A tail is greater than 35 nucleotides in length (e.g., at least or greater than about 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1,000, 1,100, 1,200, 1,300, 1,400, 1,500, 1,600, 1,700, 1,800, 1,900, 2,000, 2,500, and 3,000 nucleotides).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct, or mmRNA includes from about 30 to about 3,000 nucleotides (e.g., from 30 to 50, from 30 to 100, from 30 to 250, from 30 to 500, from 30 to 750, from 30 to 1,000, from 30 to 1,500, from 30 to 2,000, from 30 to 2,500, from 50 to 100, from 50 to 250, from 50 to 500, from 50 to 750, from 50 to 1,000, from 50 to 1,500, from 50 to 2,000, from 50 to 2,500, from 50 to 3,000, from 100 to 500, from 100 to 750, from 100 to 1,000, from 100 to 1,500, from 100 to 2,000, from 100 to 2,500, from 100 to 3,000, from 500 to 750, from 500 to 1,000, from 500 to 1,500, from 500 to 2,000, from 500 to 2,500, from 500 to 3,000, from 1,000 to 1,500, from 1,000 to 2,000, from 1,000 to 2,500, from 1,000 to 3,000, from 1,500 to 2,000, from 1,500 to 2,500, from 1,500 to
  • the poly-A tail is designed relative to the length of the overall signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA. This design may be based on the length of the coding region, the length of a particular feature or region (such as the first or flanking regions), or based on the length of the ultimate product expressed from the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA.
  • the poly-A tail may be 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, or 100% greater in length than the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA or feature thereof.
  • the poly-A tail may also be designed as a fraction of polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA to which it belongs.
  • the poly-A tail may be 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, or 90% or more of the total length of the construct or the total length of the construct minus the poly-A tail.
  • engineered binding sites and/or conjugation of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA for Poly-A binding protein may be used to enhance expression.
  • the engineered binding sites may be sensor sequences which can operate as binding sites for ligands of the local microenvironment of the nucleic acids and/or mRNA.
  • the nucleic acids and/or mRNA may comprise at least one engineered binding site to alter the binding affinity of Poly-A binding protein (PABP) and analogs thereof.
  • PABP Poly-A binding protein
  • the incorporation of at least one engineered binding site may increase the binding affinity of the PABP and analogs thereof.
  • multiple distinct signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be linked together to the PABP (Poly-A binding protein) through the 3′-end using modified nucleotides at the 3′-terminus of the poly-A tail.
  • Transfection experiments can be conducted in relevant cell lines and protein production can be assayed by ELISA at 12 hr, 24 hr, 48 hr, 72 hr and day 7 post-transfection.
  • the transfection experiments may be used to evaluate the effect on PABP or analogs thereof binding affinity as a result of the addition of at least one engineered binding site.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides and primary constructs of the present invention are designed to include a polyA-G quartet.
  • the G-quartet is a cyclic hydrogen bonded array of four guanine nucleotides that can be formed by G-rich sequences in both DNA and RNA.
  • the G-quartet is incorporated at the end of the poly-A tail.
  • the resultant mmRNA construct is assayed for stability, protein production and other parameters including half-life at various time points. It has been discovered that the polyA-G quartet results in protein production equivalent to at least 75% of that seen using a poly-A tail of 120 nucleotides alone.
  • the nucleic acids or mRNA of the present invention may comprise a polyA tail and may be stabilized by the addition of a chain terminating nucleoside.
  • the nucleic acids and/or mRNA with a polyA tail may further comprise a 5′ cap structure.
  • the nucleic acids or mRNA of the present invention may comprise a polyA-G quartet.
  • the nucleic acids and/or mRNA with a polyA-G quartet may further comprise a 5′ cap structure.
  • the chain terminating nucleoside which may be used to stabilize the nucleic acid or mRNA comprising a polyA tail or polyA-G quartet may be, but is not limited to, those described in International Patent Publication No. WO2013103659, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the chain terminating nucleosides which may be used with the present invention includes, but is not limited to, 3′-deoxyadenosine (cordycepin), 3′-deoxyuridine, 3′-deoxycytosine, 3′-deoxyguanosine, 3′-deoxythymine, 2′,3′-dideoxynucleosides, such as 2′,3′-dideoxyadenosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyuridine, 2′,3′-dideoxycytosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyguanosine, 2′,3′-dideoxythymine, a 2′-deoxynucleoside, or a —O-methylnucleoside.
  • 3′-deoxyadenosine cordycepin
  • 3′-deoxyuridine 3′-deoxycytosine
  • 3′-deoxyguanosine 3′-deoxythymine
  • the nucleic acid such as, but not limited to mRNA, which comprise a polyA tail or a polyA-G quartet may be stabilized by a modification to the 3′region of the nucleic acid that can prevent and/or inhibit the addition of oligio(U) (see e.g., International Patent Publication No. WO2013103659, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the nucleic acid such as, but not limited to mRNA, which comprise a polyA tail or a polyA-G quartet may be stabilized by the addition of an oligonucleotide that terminates in a 3′-deoxynucleoside, 2′,3′-dideoxynucleoside 3′-0-methylnucleosides, 3′-0-ethylnucleosides, 3′-arabinosides, and other modified nucleosides known in the art and/or described herein.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be quantified in exosomes derived from one or more bodily fluid.
  • bodily fluids include peripheral blood, serum, plasma, ascites, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), sputum, saliva, bone marrow, synovial fluid, aqueous humor, amniotic fluid, cerumen, breast milk, broncheoalveolar lavage fluid, semen, prostatic fluid, cowper's fluid or pre-ejaculatory fluid, sweat, fecal matter, hair, tears, cyst fluid, pleural and peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, lymph, chyme, chyle, bile, interstitial fluid, menses, pus, sebum, vomit, vaginal secretions, mucosal secretion, stool water, pancreatic juice, lavage fluids from sinus cavities, bronchopulmonary aspirates, blastocyl cavity fluid
  • exosomes may be retrieved from an organ selected from the group consisting of lung, heart, pancreas, stomach, intestine, bladder, kidney, ovary, testis, skin, colon, breast, prostate, brain, esophagus, liver, and placenta.
  • the level or concentration of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct or mmRNA may be an expression level, presence, absence, truncation or alteration of the administered construct. It is advantageous to correlate the level with one or more clinical phenotypes or with an assay for a human disease biomarker.
  • the assay may be performed using construct specific probes, cytometry, qRT-PCR, real-time PCR, PCR, flow cytometry, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, or combinations thereof while the exosomes may be isolated using immunohistochemical methods such as enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods. Exosomes may also be isolated by size exclusion chromatography, density gradient centrifugation, differential centrifugation, nanomembrane ultrafiltration, immunoabsorbent capture, affinity purification, microfluidic separation, or combinations thereof.
  • immunohistochemical methods such as enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods.
  • Exosomes may also be isolated by size exclusion chromatography, density gradient centrifugation, differential centrifugation, nanomembrane ultrafiltration, immunoabsorbent capture, affinity purification, microfluidic separation, or combinations thereof.
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA for use in accordance with the invention may be prepared according to any available technique including, but not limited to chemical synthesis, enzymatic synthesis, which is generally termed in vitro transcription (IVT) or enzymatic or chemical cleavage of a longer precursor, etc.
  • IVT in vitro transcription
  • Methods of synthesizing RNAs are known in the art (see, e.g., Gait, M. J. (ed.) Oligonucleotide synthesis: a practical approach , Oxford [Oxfordshire], Washington, D.C.: IRL Press, 1984; and Herdewijn, P.
  • the process of design and synthesis of the signal-sensor primary constructs of the invention generally includes the steps of gene construction, mRNA production (either with or without modifications) and purification.
  • a target signal-sensor polynucleotide sequence encoding the oncology-related polypeptide of interest is first selected for incorporation into a vector which will be amplified to produce a cDNA template.
  • the target signal-sensor polynucleotide sequence and/or any flanking sequences may be codon optimized.
  • the cDNA template is then used to produce mRNA through in vitro transcription (IVT). After production, the mRNA may undergo purification and clean-up processes. The steps of which are provided in more detail below.
  • the step of gene construction may include, but is not limited to gene synthesis, vector amplification, plasmid purification, plasmid linearization and clean-up, and cDNA template synthesis and clean-up.
  • a signal-sensor primary construct is designed.
  • a first region of linked nucleosides encoding the polypeptide of interest may be constructed using an open reading frame (ORF) of a selected nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) transcript.
  • the ORF may comprise the wild type ORF, an isoform, variant or a fragment thereof.
  • an “open reading frame” or “ORF” is meant to refer to a nucleic acid sequence (DNA or RNA) which is capable of encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. ORFs often begin with the start codon, ATG and end with a nonsense or termination codon or signal.
  • nucleotide sequence of the first region may be codon optimized. Codon optimization methods are known in the art and may be useful in efforts to achieve one or more of several goals. These goals include to match codon frequencies in target and host organisms to ensure proper folding, bias GC content to increase mRNA stability or reduce secondary structures, minimize tandem repeat codons or base runs that may impair gene construction or expression, customize transcriptional and translational control regions, insert or remove protein trafficking sequences, remove/add post translation modification sites in encoded protein (e.g.
  • Codon optimization tools, algorithms and services are known in the art, non-limiting examples include services from GeneArt (Life Technologies) and/or DNA2.0 (Menlo Park Calif.).
  • the ORF sequence is optimized using optimization algorithms. Codon options for each amino acid are given in Table 1.
  • nucleotide sequence after a nucleotide sequence has been codon optimized it may be further evaluated for regions containing restriction sites. At least one nucleotide within the restriction site regions may be replaced with another nucleotide in order to remove the restriction site from the sequence but the replacement of nucleotides does alter the amino acid sequence which is encoded by the codon optimized nucleotide sequence.
  • flanking regions may be incorporated into the signal-sensor primary construct before and/or after optimization of the ORF. It is not required that a signal-sensor primary construct contain both a 5′ and 3′ flanking region. Examples of such features include, but are not limited to, untranslated regions (UTRs), Kozak sequences, an oligo(dT) sequence, and detectable tags and may include multiple cloning sites which may have XbaI recognition.
  • a 5′ UTR and/or a 3′ UTR may be provided as flanking regions. Multiple 5′ or 3′ UTRs may be included in the flanking regions and may be the same or of different sequences. Any portion of the flanking regions, including none, may be codon optimized and any may independently contain one or more different structural or chemical modifications, before and/or after codon optimization. Combinations of features may be included in the first and second flanking regions and may be contained within other features.
  • the ORF may be flanked by a 5′ UTR which may contain a strong Kozak translational initiation signal and/or a 3′ UTR which may include an oligo(dT) sequence for templated addition of a poly-A tail.
  • Tables 2 and 3 provide a listing of exemplary UTRs which may be utilized in the signal-sensor primary construct of the present invention as flanking regions. Shown in Table 2 is a representative listing of a 5′-untranslated region of the invention. Variants of 5′ UTRs may be utilized wherein one or more nucleotides are added or removed to the termini, including A, T, C or G.
  • Table 3 Shown in Table 3 is a representative listing of 3′-untranslated regions of the invention. Variants of 3′ UTRs may be utilized wherein one or more nucleotides are added or removed to the termini, including A, T, C or G.
  • any UTR from any gene may be incorporated into the respective first or second flanking region of the primary construct.
  • multiple wild-type UTRs of any known gene may be utilized. It is also within the scope of the present invention to provide artificial UTRs which are not variants of wild type genes. These UTRs or portions thereof may be placed in the same orientation as in the transcript from which they were selected or may be altered in orientation or location. Hence a 5′ or 3′ UTR may be inverted, shortened, lengthened, made chimeric with one or more other 5′ UTRs or 3′ UTRs.
  • the term “altered” as it relates to a UTR sequence means that the UTR has been changed in some way in relation to a reference sequence.
  • a 3′ or 5′ UTR may be altered relative to a wild type or native UTR by the change in orientation or location as taught above or may be altered by the inclusion of additional nucleotides, deletion of nucleotides, swapping or transposition of nucleotides. Any of these changes producing an “altered” UTR (whether 3′ or 5′) comprise a variant UTR.
  • a double, triple or quadruple UTR such as a 5′ or 3′ UTR may be used.
  • a “double” UTR is one in which two copies of the same UTR are encoded either in series or substantially in series.
  • a double beta-globin 3′ UTR may be used as described in US Patent publication 20100129877, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • patterned UTRs are those UTRs which reflect a repeating or alternating pattern, such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than 3 times. In these patterns, each letter, A, B, or C represent a different UTR at the nucleotide level.
  • flanking regions are selected from a family of transcripts whose proteins share a common function, structure, feature of property.
  • oncology-related polypeptides of interest may belong to a family of proteins which are expressed in a particular cell, tissue or at some time during development.
  • the UTRs from any of these genes may be swapped for any other UTR of the same or different family of proteins to create a new chimeric primary transcript.
  • a “family of proteins” is used in the broadest sense to refer to a group of two or more oncology-related polypeptides of interest which share at least one function, structure, feature, localization, origin, or expression pattern.
  • the signal-sensor primary construct components are reconstituted and transformed into a vector such as, but not limited to, plasmids, viruses, cosmids, and artificial chromosomes.
  • a vector such as, but not limited to, plasmids, viruses, cosmids, and artificial chromosomes.
  • the optimized construct may be reconstituted and transformed into chemically competent E. coli , yeast, neurospora, maize, drosophila, etc. where high copy plasmid-like or chromosome structures occur by methods described herein.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs of the present invention may include at least two stop codons before the 3′ untranslated region (UTR).
  • the stop codon may be selected from TGA, TAA and TAG.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs of the present invention include the stop codon TGA and one additional stop codon.
  • the addition stop codon may be TAA.
  • the vector containing the signal-sensor primary construct is then amplified and the plasmid isolated and purified using methods known in the art such as, but not limited to, a maxi prep using the Invitrogen PURELINKTM HiPure Maxiprep Kit (Carlsbad, Calif.).
  • the plasmid may then be linearized using methods known in the art such as, but not limited to, the use of restriction enzymes and buffers.
  • the linearization reaction may be purified using methods including, for example Invitrogen's PURELINKTM PCR Micro Kit (Carlsbad, Calif.), and HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong anion exchange HPLC, weak anion exchange HPLC, reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC), and hydrophobic interaction HPLC (HIC-HPLC) and Invitrogen's standard PURELINKTM PCR Kit (Carlsbad, Calif.).
  • the purification method may be modified depending on the size of the linearization reaction which was conducted.
  • the linearized plasmid is then used to generate cDNA for in vitro transcription (IVT) reactions.
  • a cDNA template may be synthesized by having a linearized plasmid undergo polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
  • Table 4 is a listing of primers and probes that may be useful in the PCR reactions of the present invention. It should be understood that the listing is not exhaustive and that primer-probe design for any amplification is within the skill of those in the art.
  • Probes may also contain chemically modified bases to increase base-pairing fidelity to the target molecule and base-pairing strength. Such modifications may include 5-methyl-Cytidine, 2,6-di-amino-purine, 2′-fluoro, phosphoro-thioate, or locked nucleic acids.
  • the cDNA may be submitted for sequencing analysis before undergoing transcription.
  • the process of signal-sensor polynucleotide production may include, but is not limited to, in vitro transcription, cDNA template removal and RNA clean-up, and capping and/or tailing reactions.
  • the cDNA produced in the previous step may be transcribed using an in vitro transcription (IVT) system.
  • the system typically comprises a transcription buffer, nucleotide triphosphates (NTPs), an RNase inhibitor and a polymerase.
  • NTPs may be manufactured in house, may be selected from a supplier, or may be synthesized as described herein.
  • the NTPs may be selected from, but are not limited to, those described herein including natural and unnatural (modified) NTPs.
  • the polymerase may be selected from, but is not limited to, T7 RNA polymerase, T3 RNA polymerase and mutant polymerases such as, but not limited to, polymerases able to be incorporated into modified nucleic acids.
  • RNA polymerases or variants may be used in the design of the signal-sensor primary constructs of the present invention.
  • RNA polymerases may be modified by inserting or deleting amino acids of the RNA polymerase sequence.
  • the RNA polymerase may be modified to exhibit an increased ability to incorporate a 2′-modified nucleotide triphosphate compared to an unmodified RNA polymerase (see International Publication WO2008078180 and U.S. Pat. No. 8,101,385; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties).
  • Variants may be obtained by evolving an RNA polymerase, optimizing the RNA polymerase amino acid and/or nucleic acid sequence and/or by using other methods known in the art.
  • T7 RNA polymerase variants may be evolved using the continuous directed evolution system set out by Esvelt et al.
  • T7 RNA polymerase may encode at least one mutation such as, but not limited to, lysine at position 93 substituted for threonine (K93T), I4M, A7T, E63V, V64D, A65E, D66Y, T76N, C125R, S128R, A136T, N165S, G175R, H176L, Y178H, F182L, L196F, G198V, D208Y, E222K, S228A, Q239R, T243N, G259D, M267I, G280C, H300R, D351A, A354S, E356D, L360P, A383V, Y385C, D388Y, S397R, M401T, N410S, K450R, P451T, G452V, E484A, H5
  • T7 RNA polymerase variants may encode at least mutation as described in U.S. Pub. Nos. 20100120024 and 20070117112; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • Variants of RNA polymerase may also include, but are not limited to, substitutional variants, conservative amino acid substitution, insertional variants, deletional variants and/or covalent derivatives.
  • the signal-sensor primary construct may be designed to be recognized by the wild type or variant RNA polymerases. In doing so, the signal-sensor primary construct may be modified to contain sites or regions of sequence changes from the wild type or parent primary construct.
  • the signal-sensor primary construct may be designed to include at least one substitution and/or insertion upstream of an RNA polymerase binding or recognition site, downstream of the RNA polymerase binding or recognition site, upstream of the TATA box sequence, downstream of the TATA box sequence of the signal-sensor primary construct but upstream of the coding region of the primary construct, within the 5′UTR, before the 5′UTR and/or after the 5′UTR.
  • the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor primary construct may be replaced by the insertion of at least one region and/or string of nucleotides of the same base.
  • the region and/or string of nucleotides may include, but is not limited to, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7 or at least 8 nucleotides and the nucleotides may be natural and/or unnatural.
  • the group of nucleotides may include 5-8 adenine, cytosine, thymine, a string of any of the other nucleotides disclosed herein and/or combinations thereof.
  • the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor primary construct may be replaced by the insertion of at least two regions and/or strings of nucleotides of two different bases such as, but not limited to, adenine, cytosine, thymine, any of the other nucleotides disclosed herein and/or combinations thereof.
  • the 5′UTR may be replaced by inserting 5-8 adenine bases followed by the insertion of 5-8 cytosine bases.
  • the 5′UTR may be replaced by inserting 5-8 cytosine bases followed by the insertion of 5-8 adenine bases.
  • the signal-sensor primary construct may include at least one substitution and/or insertion downstream of the transcription start site which may be recognized by an RNA polymerase.
  • at least one substitution and/or insertion may occur downstream the transcription start site by substituting at least one nucleic acid in the region just downstream of the transcription start site (such as, but not limited to, +1 to +6). Changes to region of nucleotides just downstream of the transcription start site may affect initiation rates, increase apparent nucleotide triphosphate (NTP) reaction constant values, and increase the dissociation of short transcripts from the transcription complex curing initial transcription (Brieba et al, Biochemistry (2002) 41: 5144-5149; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the modification, substitution and/or insertion of at least one nucleic acid may cause a silent mutation of the nucleic acid sequence or may cause a mutation in the amino acid sequence.
  • the signal-sensor primary construct may include the substitution of at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9, at least 10, at least 11, at least 12 or at least 13 guanine bases downstream of the transcription start site.
  • the signal-sensor primary construct may include the substitution of at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5 or at least 6 guanine bases in the region just downstream of the transcription start site.
  • the guanine bases may be substituted by at least 1, at least 2, at least 3 or at least 4 adenine nucleotides.
  • the nucleotides in the region are GGGAGA the guanine bases may be substituted by at least 1, at least 2, at least 3 or at least 4 cytosine bases.
  • the guanine bases in the region are GGGAGA the guanine bases may be substituted by at least 1, at least 2, at least 3 or at least 4 thymine, and/or any of the nucleotides described herein.
  • the signal-sensor primary construct may include at least one substitution and/or insertion upstream of the start codon.
  • the start codon is the first codon of the protein coding region whereas the transcription start site is the site where transcription begins.
  • the signal-sensor primary construct may include, but is not limited to, at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7 or at least 8 substitutions and/or insertions of nucleotide bases.
  • the nucleotide bases may be inserted or substituted at 1, at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4 or at least 5 locations upstream of the start codon.
  • the nucleotides inserted and/or substituted may be the same base (e.g., all A or all C or all T or all G), two different bases (e.g., A and C, A and T, or C and T), three different bases (e.g., A, C and T or A, C and T) or at least four different bases.
  • the guanine base upstream of the coding region in the signal-sensor primary construct may be substituted with adenine, cytosine, thymine, or any of the nucleotides described herein.
  • the substitution of guanine bases in the signal-sensor primary construct may be designed so as to leave one guanine base in the region downstream of the transcription start site and before the start codon (see Esvelt et al. Nature (2011) 472(7344):499-503; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • at least 5 nucleotides may be inserted at 1 location downstream of the transcription start site but upstream of the start codon and the at least 5 nucleotides may be the same base type.
  • RNA clean-up may also include a purification method such as, but not limited to, AGENCOURT® CLEANSEQ® system from Beckman Coulter (Danvers, Mass.), HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong anion exchange HPLC, weak anion exchange HPLC, reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC), and hydrophobic interaction HPLC (HIC-HPLC).
  • AGENCOURT® CLEANSEQ® system from Beckman Coulter (Danvers, Mass.
  • HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong anion exchange HPLC, weak anion exchange HPLC, reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC), and hydrophobic interaction HPLC (HIC-HPLC).
  • the signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA may also undergo capping and/or tailing reactions.
  • a capping reaction may be performed by methods known in the art to add a 5′ cap to the 5′ end of the signal-sensor primary construct. Methods for capping include, but are not limited to, using a Vaccinia Capping enzyme (New England Biolabs, Ipswich, Mass.).
  • a poly-A tailing reaction may be performed by methods known in the art, such as, but not limited to, 2′ O-methyltransferase and by methods as described herein. If the signal-sensor primary construct generated from cDNA does not include a poly-T, it may be beneficial to perform the poly-A-tailing reaction before the signal-sensor primary construct is cleaned.
  • Signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA purification may include, but is not limited to, mRNA or mmRNA clean-up, quality assurance and quality control.
  • mRNA or mmRNA clean-up may be performed by methods known in the arts such as, but not limited to, AGENCOURT® beads (Beckman Coulter Genomics, Danvers, Mass.), poly-T beads, LNATM oligo-T capture probes (EXIQON® Inc, Vedbaek, Denmark) or HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong anion exchange HPLC, weak anion exchange HPLC, reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC), and hydrophobic interaction HPLC (HIC-HPLC).
  • AGENCOURT® beads Beckman Coulter Genomics, Danvers, Mass.
  • poly-T beads poly-T beads
  • LNATM oligo-T capture probes EXIQON® Inc, Vedbaek, Denmark
  • HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong
  • purified when used in relation to a polynucleotide such as a “purified mRNA or signal-sensor mmRNA” refers to one that is separated from at least one contaminant.
  • a “contaminant” is any substance which makes another unfit, impure or inferior.
  • a purified signal-sensor polynucleotide e.g., DNA and RNA
  • a quality assurance and/or quality control check may be conducted using methods such as, but not limited to, gel electrophoresis, UV absorbance, or analytical HPLC.
  • the signal-sensor mRNA or mmRNA may be sequenced by methods including, but not limited to reverse-transcriptase-PCR.
  • the signal-sensor mRNA or mmRNA may be quantified using methods such as, but not limited to, ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV/Vis).
  • UV/Vis ultraviolet visible spectroscopy
  • a non-limiting example of a UV/Vis spectrometer is a NANODROP® spectrometer (ThermoFisher, Waltham, Mass.).
  • the quantified signal-sensor mRNA or mmRNA may be analyzed in order to determine if the signal-sensor mRNA or mmRNA may be of proper size, check that no degradation of the signal-sensor mRNA or mmRNA has occurred.
  • Degradation of the signal-sensor mRNA and/or mmRNA may be checked by methods such as, but not limited to, agarose gel electrophoresis, HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong anion exchange HPLC, weak anion exchange HPLC, reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC), and hydrophobic interaction HPLC (HIC-HPLC), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS), capillary electrophoresis (CE) and capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE).
  • HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong anion exchange HPLC, weak anion exchange HPLC, reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC), and hydrophobic interaction HPLC (HIC-HPLC), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS), capillary electrophoresis (CE) and capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE).
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA may also encode additional features which facilitate trafficking of the polypeptides to therapeutically relevant sites.
  • One such feature which aids in protein trafficking is the signal peptide sequence.
  • a “signal sequence” or “signal peptide” is a polynucleotide or polypeptide, respectively, which is from about 9 to 200 nucleotides (3-60 amino acids) in length which is incorporated at the 5′ (or N-terminus) of the coding region or polypeptide encoded, respectively. Addition of these sequences result in trafficking of the encoded oncology-related polypeptide to the endoplasmic reticulum through one or more secretory pathways. Some signal peptides are cleaved from the protein by signal peptidase after the proteins are transported.
  • Table 5 is a representative listing of signal proteins or peptides which may be incorporated for encoding by the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention.
  • SS secretion signal
  • MLS mitochondrial leader signal.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be designed to encode any of the signal peptide sequences of SEQ ID NOs 94-155, or fragments or variants thereof. These sequences may be included at the beginning of the oncology-related polypeptide coding region, in the middle or at the terminus or alternatively into a flanking region. Further, any of the signal-sensor polynucleotide primary constructs of the present invention may also comprise one or more of the sequences defined by SEQ ID NOs 32-93. These may be in the first region or either flanking region.
  • Additional signal peptide sequences which may be utilized in the present invention include those taught in, for example, databases such as those found at http://www.signalpeptide.de/ or http://proline.bic.nus.edu.sg/spdb/. Those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,124,379; 7,413,875 and 7,385,034 are also within the scope of the invention and the contents of each are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary constructs or mmRNA may include a nucleic acid sequence encoding a nuclear localization signal (NLS) and/or a nuclear export signal (NES).
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary constructs or mmRNA may include a nucleic acid sequence encoding a nuclear localization signal (NLS).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA encoding a NLS would be able to traffic an oncology related polypeptide into the nucleus and deliver a survival or death signal to the nuclear microenvironment.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary constructs or mmRNA may include a nucleic acid sequence encoding a nuclear export signal such as NES 1 and/or NES2.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary constructs or mmRNA may encode a NES1, NES2 and a NLS signal and an oncology related polypeptide or a scambled sequence which is not translatable in order to interact with HIF1-alpha to alter the transcritome of the cancer cells.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs comprise at least a first region of linked nucleosides encoding at least one oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the oncology-related polypeptides of interest or “targets” or oncology-related proteins and oncology-related peptides of the present invention are listed in Table 6, Table 7 and Table 41.
  • Oncology-related polypeptides may be divided into classes based on their function and area of cancer intervention. For example, the classes may include targets associated with (1) apoptosis or Survival signal imbalance (AS targets).
  • AS targets apoptosis or Survival signal imbalance
  • caspase dependent or caspase independent targets may be caspase dependent or caspase independent targets; (2) replicative potential or anti-senescence (CC/S targets); (3) metabolic stress including the involvement of acidosis or hypoxia (O 2 >1%) (M targets); (4) immune response (I targets); and (5) DNA damage/protection (DDR targets).
  • ENSEMBL Transcript ID (ENST)
  • ENSEMBL Protein ID (ENSP)
  • OPT. SEQ ID the optimized sequence ID
  • the targets are also categorized by group where “AS” refers to targets involved in apoptotic signaling; “M” refers to targets involved in metabolic processes and “CC/S” refers to targets involved in cell cycle and senescense.
  • CC/S CDK2 cyclin-dependent kinase 2 266970 972 266970 2133 CC/S CDK2 cyclin-dependent kinase 2 354056 973 243067 2134 CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 257904 974 257904 2135 CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 312990 975 316889 2136 CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 540325 976 439076 2137 CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 552254 977 449179 2138 CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 552388 978 448963 2139 CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 552862 979 446763 2140 CC/S CDK6 cyclin-dependent kinase 6 265734 980 265734
  • pombe 307980 1179 311360 2340 CC/S Rb retinoblastoma 1 267163 1180 267163 2341 protein CC/S Rb retinoblastoma 1 467505 1181 434702 2342 protein CC/S Rb retinoblastoma 1 542917 1182 437642 2343 protein CC/S SMC1 structural maintenance of 322213 1183 323421 2344 chromosomes 1A CC/S SMC1 structural maintenance of 340213 1184 344906 2345 chromosomes 1A CC/S SMC1 structural maintenance of 375340 1185 364489 2346 chromosomes 1A CC/S SMC1 structural maintenance of 428014 1186 413509 2347 chromosomes 1A CC/S USP1 ubiquitin specific peptidase 1 339950 1187 343526 2348 CC/S USP1 ubiquitin specific peptidase 1 371146 1188 360188 23
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention can be designed as a therapeutic for any of those listed in the table.
  • Familial Cancer Syndrome Targets Familial Tumor Cancer Suppressor Chromosomal Tumor Types Syndrome Gene Function Location Observed Li-Fraumeni P53 cell cycle 17p13.1 brain tumors, Syndrome regulation, sarcomas, leukemia, apoptosis breast cancer Familial RB1 cell cycle 13q14.1-q14.2 retinoblastoma, Retinoblastoma regulation osteogenic sarcoma Wilms Tumor WT1 transcriptional 11p13 pediatric kidney regulation cancer, most common form of childhood solid tumor Neurofibromatosis NF1 catalysis of RAS 17q11.2 neurofibromas, Type 1 inactivation sarcomas, gliomas Neurofibromatosis NF2 linkage of cell 22q12.2 Schwann cell Type 2 membrane to actin tumors, cytoskeleton astrocytomas, meningiomas, ependymonas Familial APC signaling through 5q21-q22 colon cancer Adenomato
  • the oncology-related polypeptides may include any “death signal” protein that can be recognized by active T cells of immune system.
  • Such suicide signal proteins encoded by the sensor-signal polynucleotides can be selectively expressed in particular tissues or cells (e.g. cancer cells) through engineered microRNA binding sites and/or other regulatory elements as described herein.
  • the group of proteins when they are expressed on the surface of a cancer cell, can prime T cell to induce T cell mediated immune response, thus killing the cancer cell.
  • a group of proteins that are known to present a “death signal” include, CD80, CD86, B7 and MHC II, etc.
  • the oncology-related polypeptides of the present invention may include at least one protein cleavage signal containing at least one protein cleavage site.
  • the protein cleavage site may be located at the N-terminus, the C-terminus, at any space between the N- and the C-termini such as, but not limited to, half-way between the N- and C-termini, between the N-terminus and the half way point, between the half way point and the C-terminus, and combinations thereof.
  • the oncology-related polypeptides of the present invention may include, but is not limited to, a proprotein convertase (or prohormone convertase), thrombin or Factor Xa protein cleavage signal.
  • Proprotein convertases are a family of nine proteinases, comprising seven basic amino acid-specific subtilisin-like serine proteinases related to yeast kexin, known as prohormone convertase 1/3 (PC1/3), PC2, furin, PC4, PC5/6, paired basic amino-acid cleaving enzyme 4 (PACE4) and PC7, and two other subtilases that cleave at non-basic residues, called subtilisin kexin isozyme 1 (SKI-1) and proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin 9 (PCSK9).
  • Non-limiting examples of protein cleavage signal amino acid sequences are listing in Table 8.
  • “X” refers to any amino acid
  • “n” may be 0, 2, 4 or 6 amino acids
  • “*” refers to the protein cleavage site.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs and the mmRNA of the present invention may be engineered such that the primary construct or mmRNA contains at least one encoded protein cleavage signal.
  • the encoded protein cleavage signal may be located before the start codon, after the start codon, before the coding region, within the coding region such as, but not limited to, half way in the coding region, between the start codon and the half way point, between the half way point and the stop codon, after the coding region, before the stop codon, between two stop codons, after the stop codon and combinations thereof.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may include at least one encoded protein cleavage signal containing at least one protein cleavage site.
  • the encoded protein cleavage signal may include, but is not limited to, a proprotein convertase (or prohormone convertase), thrombin and/or Factor Xa protein cleavage signal.
  • a proprotein convertase or prohormone convertase
  • thrombin or Factor Xa protein cleavage signal.
  • Factor Xa protein cleavage signal may be used as Table 1 above or other known methods to determine the appropriate encoded protein cleavage signal to include in the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention. For example, starting with the signal of Table 8 and considering the codons of Table 1 one can design a signal for the signal-sensor primary construct which can produce a protein signal in the resulting oncology-related polypeptide.
  • the oncology-related polypeptides of the present invention include at least one protein cleavage signal and/or site.
  • the polypeptides of the present invention include at least one protein cleavage signal and/or site with the proviso that the polypeptide is not GLP-1.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention includes at least one encoded protein cleavage signal and/or site.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention includes at least one encoded protein cleavage signal and/or site with the proviso that the signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA does not encode GLP-1.
  • the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may include more than one coding region. Where multiple coding regions are present in the signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA of the present invention, the multiple coding regions may be separated by encoded protein cleavage sites.
  • the signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA may be signed in an ordered pattern. On such pattern follows AXBY form where A and B are coding regions which may be the same or different coding regions and/or may encode the same or different oncology-related polypeptides, and X and Y are encoded protein cleavage signals which may encode the same or different protein cleavage signals.
  • a second such pattern follows the form AXYBZ where A and B are coding regions which may be the same or different coding regions and/or may encode the same or different oncology-related polypeptides, and X, Y and Z are encoded protein cleavage signals which may encode the same or different protein cleavage signals.
  • a third pattern follows the form ABXCY where A, B and C are coding regions which may be the same or different coding regions and/or may encode the same or different oncology-related polypeptides, and X and Y are encoded protein cleavage signals which may encode the same or different protein cleavage signals.
  • the oncology-related polypeptides, signal-sensor primary constructs and mmRNA can also contain sequences that encode protein cleavage sites so that the polypeptides, signal-sensor primary constructs and mmRNA can be released from a carrier region or a fusion partner by treatment with a specific protease for said protein cleavage site.
  • microRNAs are 19-25 nucleotide long noncoding RNAs that bind to the 3′UTR of nucleic acid molecules and down-regulate gene expression either by reducing nucleic acid molecule stability or by inhibiting translation.
  • the modified nucleic acids (mRNA), enhanced modified RNA or ribonucleic acids of the invention may comprise one or more microRNA target sequences, microRNA sequences, or microRNA seeds. Such sequences may correspond to any known microRNA such as those taught in US Publication US2005/0261218 and US Publication US2005/0059005, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • known microRNAs, their sequences and their binding site sequences in the human genome are listed below in Table 9.
  • a microRNA sequence comprises a “seed” region, i.e., a sequence in the region of positions 2-8 of the mature microRNA, which sequence has perfect Watson-Crick complementarity to the miRNA target sequence.
  • a microRNA seed may comprise positions 2-8 or 2-7 of the mature microRNA.
  • a microRNA seed may comprise 7 nucleotides (e.g., nucleotides 2-8 of the mature microRNA), wherein the seed-complementary site in the corresponding miRNA target is flanked by an adenine (A) opposed to microRNA position 1.
  • a microRNA seed may comprise 6 nucleotides (e.g., nucleotides 2-7 of the mature microRNA), wherein the seed-complementary site in the corresponding miRNA target is flanked by an adenine (A) opposed to microRNA position 1.
  • A adenine
  • the bases of the microRNA seed have complete complementarity with the target sequence.
  • miR-122 a microRNA abundant in liver, can inhibit the expression of the gene of interest if one or multiple target sites of miR-122 are engineered into the 3′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotide.
  • Introduction of one or multiple binding sites for different microRNA can be engineered to further decrease the longevity, stability, and protein translation of a signal-sensor polynucleotide.
  • microRNA site refers to a microRNA target site or a microRNA recognition site, or any nucleotide sequence to which a microRNA binds or associates. It should be understood that “binding” may follow traditional Watson-Crick hybridization rules or may reflect any stable association of the microRNA with the target sequence at or adjacent to the microRNA site.
  • microRNA binding sites can be engineered out of (i.e. removed from) sequences in which they naturally occur in order to increase protein expression in specific tissues.
  • miR-122 binding sites may be removed to improve protein expression in the liver.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides may include at least one miRNA-binding site in the 3′UTR in order to direct cytotoxic or cytoprotective mRNA therapeutics to specific cells such as, but not limited to, normal and/or cancerous cells (e.g., HEP3B or SNU449).
  • a strong apoptotic signal and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR.
  • apoptosis inducing factor short isoform (AIFsh) and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR.
  • HSV1-tk and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides may include three miRNA-binding sites in the 3′UTR in order to direct cytotoxic or cytoprotective mRNA therapeutics to specific cells such as, but not limited to, normal and/or cancerous cells (e.g., HEP3B or SNU449).
  • cytotoxic or cytoprotective mRNA therapeutics to specific cells such as, but not limited to, normal and/or cancerous cells (e.g., HEP3B or SNU449).
  • a strong apoptotic signal and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR.
  • apoptosis inducing factor short isoform (AIFsh) and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR.
  • constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 6 and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR.
  • HSV1-tk and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR.
  • microRNAs which are differentially expressed in different tissues and cells, and often associated with different types of diseases (e.g. cancer cells).
  • the decision of removal or insertion of microRNA binding sites, or any combination, is dependent on microRNA expression patterns and their profilings in cancer cells.
  • tissues where microRNA are known to regulate mRNA, and thereby protein expression include, but are not limited to, liver (miR-122), muscle (miR-133, miR-206, miR-208), endothelial cells (miR-17-92, miR-126), myeloid cells (miR-142-3p, miR-142-5p, miR-16, miR-21, miR-223, miR-24, miR-27), nervous system (mir-124a, miR-9), pluripotent cells (miR-302, miR-367, miR-290, miR-371, miR-373), pancreatic islet cells (miR-375), adipose tissue (let-7, miR-30c), heart (miR-1d, miR-149), kidney (miR-192, miR-194, miR-204), and lung epithelial cells (let-7, miR-133, miR-126).
  • liver miR-122
  • muscle miR-133, miR-206,
  • microRNAs are known to be differentially expressed in immune cells (also called hematopoietic cells), such as antigen presenting cells (APCs) (e.g. dendritic cells and macrophages), macrophages, monocytes, B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, granuocytes, natural killer cells, etc.
  • APCs antigen presenting cells
  • Immune cell specific microRNAs are involved in immunogenicity, autoimmunity, the immune-response to infection, inflammation, as well as unwanted immune response after gene therapy and tissue/organ transplantation. Immune cells specific microRNAs also regulate many aspects of development, proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis of hematopoietic cells (immune cells).
  • miR-142 and miR-146 are exclusively expressed in the immune cells, particularly abundant in myeloid dendritic cells.
  • Introducing the miR-142 binding site into the 3′-UTR of a signal-sensor polypeptide of the present invention can selectively suppress the gene expression in the antigen presenting cells through miR-142 mediated mRNA degradation, limiting antigen presentation in professional APCs (e.g. dendritic cells) and thereby preventing antigen-mediated immune response after gene delivery (see, Annoni A et al., blood, 2009, 114, 5152-5161, the content of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.)
  • microRNAs binding sites that are known to be expressed in immune cells can be engineered into the signal-sensor polynucleotides to suppress the expression of the sensor-signal polynucleotide in APCs through microRNA mediated RNA degradation, subduing the antigen-mediated immune response, while the expression of the sensor-signal polynucleotide is maintained in non-immune cells where the immune cell specific microRNAs are not expressed.
  • the miR-122 binding site can be removed and the miR-142 (and/or mirR-146) binding sites can be engineered into the 3-UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotide (e.g., see the constructs described in Example 38 and the experiment outlined in Examples 39 and 40).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide may include another negative regulatory element in the 3-UTR, either alone or in combination with mir-142 and/or mir-146 binding sites.
  • one regulatory element is the Constitutive Decay Elements (CDEs).
  • Immune cells specific microRNAs include, but are not limited to, hsa-let-7a-2-3p, hsa-let-7a-3p, hsa-7a-5p, hsa-let-7c, hsa-let-7e-3p, hsa-let-7e-5p, hsa-let-7g-3p, hsa-let-7g-5p, hsa-let-7i-3p, hsa-let-7i-5p, miR-10a-3p, miR-10a-5p, miR-1184, hsa-let-7f-1-3p, hsa-let-7f-2-5p, hsa-let-7f-5p, miR-125b-1-3p, miR-125b-2-3p, miR-125b-5p, miR-1279, miR-130a-3p, miR-130a-5p, miR-132-3p, miR-132-5p, miR-142-3p, miR-142-5p, miR-
  • microRNAs that are enriched in specific types of immune cells. Furthermore, novel microRNAs are discovered in the immune cells in the art through micro-array hybridization and microtome analysis (Jima D D et al, Blood, 2010, 116:e118-e127; Vaz C et al., BMC Genomics, 2010, 11,288, the content of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety).
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the liver include, but are not limited to, miR-107, miR-122-3p, miR-122-5p, miR-1228-3p, miR-1228-5p, miR-1249, miR-129-5p, miR-1303, miR-151a-3p, miR-151a-5p, miR-152, miR-194-3p, miR-194-5p, miR-199a-3p, miR-199a-5p, miR-199b-3p, miR-199b-5p, miR-296-5p, miR-557, miR-581, miR-939-3p, miR-939-5p.
  • microRNA binding sites from any liver specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotides to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotides in the liver.
  • Liver specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent an immune reaction against protein expression in the liver.
  • immune cells e.g. APCs
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the lung include, but are not limited to, let-7a-2-3p, let-7a-3p, let-7a-5p, miR-126-3p, miR-126-5p, miR-127-3p, miR-127-5p, miR-130a-3p, miR-130a-5p, miR-130b-3p, miR-130b-5p, miR-133a, miR-133b, miR-134, miR-18a-3p, miR-18a-5p, miR-18b-3p, miR-18b-5p, miR-24-1-5p, miR-24-2-5p, miR-24-3p, miR-296-3p, miR-296-5p, miR-32-3p, miR-337-3p, miR-337-5p, miR-381-3p, miR-381-5p.
  • MicroRNA binding sites from any lung specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the lung.
  • Lung specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent an immune reaction against protein expression in the lung.
  • immune cells e.g. APCs
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the heart include, but are not limited to, miR-1, miR-133a, miR-133b, miR-149-3p, miR-149-5p, miR-186-3p, miR-186-5p, miR-208a, miR-208b, miR-210, miR-296-3p, miR-320, miR-451a, miR-451b, miR-499a-3p, miR-499a-5p, miR-499b-3p, miR-499b-5p, miR-744-3p, miR-744-5p, miR-92b-3p and miR-92b-5p.
  • microRNA binding sites from any heart specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotides to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotides in the heart.
  • Heart specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent an immune reaction against protein expression in the heart.
  • immune cells e.g. APCs
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the nervous system include, but are not limited to, miR-124-5p, miR-125a-3p, miR-125a-5p, miR-125b-1-3p, miR-125b-2-3p, miR-125b-5p, miR-1271-3p, miR-1271-5p, miR-128, miR-132-5p, miR-135a-3p, miR-135a-5p, miR-135b-3p, miR-135b-5p, miR-137, miR-139-5p, miR-139-3p, miR-149-3p, miR-149-5p, miR-153, miR-181c-3p, miR-181c-5p, miR-183-3p, miR-183-5p, miR-190a, miR-190b, miR-212-3p, miR-212-5p, miR-219-1-3p, miR-219-2-3p, miR-23a-3p, miR-23a-5p, miR-30
  • microRNAs enriched in the nervous system further include those specifically expressed in neurons, including, but not limited to, miR-132-3p, miR-132-3p, miR-148b-3p, miR-148b-5p, miR-151a-3p, miR-151a-5p, miR-212-3p, miR-212-5p, miR-320b, miR-320e, miR-323a-3p, miR-323a-5p, miR-324-5p, miR-325, miR-326, miR-328, miR-922 and those specifically expressed in glial cells, including, but not limited to, miR-1250, miR-219-1-3p, miR-219-2-3p, miR-219-5p, miR-23a-3p, miR-23a-5p, miR-3065-3p, miR-3065-5p, miR-30e-3p, miR-30e-5p, miR-32-5p, miR-338-5p, miR-657.
  • miR-132-3p
  • microRNA binding sites from any CNS specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotides to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the nervous system.
  • Nervous system specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent an immune reaction against protein expression in the nervous system.
  • immune cells e.g. APCs
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the pancreas include, but are not limited to, miR-105-3p, miR-105-5p, miR-184, miR-195-3p, miR-195-5p, miR-196a-3p, miR-196a-5p, miR-214-3p, miR-214-5p, miR-216a-3p, miR-216a-5p, miR-30a-3p, miR-33a-3p, miR-33a-5p, miR-375, miR-7-1-3p, miR-7-2-3p, miR-493-3p, miR-493-5p and miR-944.
  • MicroRNA binding sites from any pancreas specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the pancreas.
  • Pancreas specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent immune reaction against protein expression in the pancreas.
  • immune cells e.g. APCs
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the kidney further include, but are not limited to, miR-122-3p, miR-145-5p, miR-17-5p, miR-192-3p, miR-192-5p, miR-194-3p, miR-194-5p, miR-20a-3p, miR-20a-5p, miR-204-3p, miR-204-5p, miR-210, miR-216a-3p, miR-216a-5p, miR-296-3p, miR-30a-3p, miR-30a-5p, miR-30b-3p, miR-30b-5p, miR-30c-1-3p, miR-30c-2-3p, miR30c-5p, miR-324-3p, miR-335-3p, miR-335-5p, miR-363-3p, miR-363-5p and miR-562.
  • MicroRNA binding sites from any kidney specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the kidney.
  • Kidney specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent immune reaction against protein expression in the kidney.
  • immune cells e.g. APCs
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the muscle further include, but are not limited to, let-7g-3p, let-7g-5p, miR-1, miR-1286, miR-133a, miR-133b, miR-140-3p, miR-143-3p, miR-143-5p, miR-145-3p, miR-145-5p, miR-188-3p, miR-188-5p, miR-206, miR-208a, miR-208b, miR-25-3p and miR-25-5p.
  • MicroRNA binding sites from any muscle specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the muscle.
  • Muscle specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent an immune reaction against protein expression in the muscle.
  • MicroRNAs are differentially expressed in different types of cells, such as endothelial cells, epithelial cells and adipocytes.
  • microRNAs that are expressed in endothelial cells include, but are not limited to, let-7b-3p, let-7b-5p, miR-100-3p, miR-100-5p, miR-101-3p, miR-101-5p, miR-126-3p, miR-126-5p, miR-1236-3p, miR-1236-5p, miR-130a-3p, miR-130a-5p, miR-17-5p, miR-17-3p, miR-18a-3p, miR-18a-5p, miR-19a-3p, miR-19a-5p, miR-19b-1-5p, miR-19b-2-5p, miR-19b-3p, miR-20a-3p, miR-20a-5p, miR-217, miR-210, miR-21-3p, miR-21-5p, miR-221-3p, miR-221-5p, miR-
  • MicroRNA binding sites from any endothelial cell specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide in order to modulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the endothelial cells in various conditions.
  • microRNAs that are expressed in epithelial cells include, but are not limited to, let-7b-3p, let-7b-5p, miR-1246, miR-200a-3p, miR-200a-5p, miR-200b-3p, miR-200b-5p, miR-200c-3p, miR-200c-5p, miR-338-3p, miR-429, miR-451a, miR-451b, miR-494, miR-802 and miR-34a, miR-34b-5p, miR-34c-5p, miR-449a, miR-449b-3p, miR-449b-5p specific in respiratory ciliated epithelial cells; let-7 family, miR-133a, miR-133b, miR-126 specific in lung epithelial cells; miR-382-3p, miR-382-5p specific in renal epithelial cells and miR-762 specific in corneal epithelial cells. MicroRNA binding sites from any epithelial cell specific
  • a large group of microRNAs are enriched in embryonic stem cells, controlling stem cell self-renewal as well as the development and/or differentiation of various cell lineages, such as neural cells, cardiac, hematopoietic cells, skin cells, osteogenic cells and muscle cells (Kuppusamy K T et al., Curr. Mol Med, 2013, 13(5), 757-764; Vidigal J A and Ventura A, Semin Cancer Biol. 2012, 22(5-6), 428-436; Goff L A et al., PLoS One, 2009, 4:e7192; Morin R D et al., Genome Res, 2008, 18, 610-621; Yoo J K et al., Stem Cells Dev.
  • MicroRNAs abundant in embryonic stem cells include, but are not limited to, let-7a-2-3p, let-a-3p, let-7a-5p, let7d-3p, let-7d-5p, miR-103a-2-3p, miR-103a-5p, miR-106b-3p, miR-106b-5p, miR-1246, miR-1275, miR-138-1-3p, miR-138-2-3p, miR-138-5p, miR-154-3p, miR-154-5p, miR-200c-3p, miR-200c-5p, miR-290, miR-301a-3p, miR-301a-5p, miR-302a-3p, miR-302a-5p, miR-302b-3p, miR-302b-5p, miR-302c-3p, miR-302c-5p, miR-302d-3p, miR-302d-5p, miR
  • the binding sites of embryonic stem cell specific microRNAs can be included in or removed from the 3-UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotide to modulate the development and/or differentiation of embryonic stem cells, to inhibit the senescence of stem cells in a degenerative condition (e.g. degenerative diseases), or to stimulate the senescence and apoptosis of stem cells in a disease condition (e.g. cancer stem cell).
  • a degenerative condition e.g. degenerative diseases
  • apoptosis of stem cells e.g. cancer stem cell
  • microRNA expression studies have been conducted, and are described in the art, to profile the differential expression of microRNAs in various cancer cells/tissues and other diseases. Some microRNAs are abnormally over-expressed in certain cancer cells and others are under-expressed. For example, microRNAs are differentially expressed in cancer cells (WO2008/154098, US2013/0059015, US2013/0042333, WO2011/157294); cancer stem cells (US2012/0053224); pancreatic cancers and diseases (US2009/0131348, US2011/0171646, US2010/0286232, U.S. Pat. No. 8,389,210); asthma and inflammation (U.S. Pat. No.
  • microRNA sites that are over-expressed in certain cancer and/or tumor cells can be removed from the 3-UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding the oncology-related polypeptide, restoring the expression suppressed by the over-expressed microRNAs in cancer cells, thus ameliorating the corresponsive biological function, for instance, transcription stimulation and/or repression, cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and cell death.
  • normal cells and tissues, wherein microRNA expression is not up-regulated, will remain unaffected.
  • MicroRNA can also regulate complex biological processes such as angiogenesis (miR-132) (Anand and Cheresh Curr Opin Hematol 2011 18:171-176).
  • binding sites for microRNAs that are involved in such processes may be removed or introduced, in order to tailor the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotides expression to biologically relevant cell types or to the context of relevant biological processes.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides are defined as auxotrophic signal-sensor polynucleotides.
  • Table 9 is a non-exhaustive listing of miRs and miR binding sites (miR BS) and their sequences which may be used with the present invention.
  • microRNAs are differentially expressed in different tissues and cells, and often associated with different types of diseases (e.g. cancer cells). The decision of removal or insertion of microRNA binding sites, or any combination, is dependent on microRNA expression patterns and their profilings in cancer cells.
  • HCC represents hepatocellular carcinoma
  • ALL stands for acute lymphoblastsic leukemia
  • RCC renal cell carcinoma
  • CLL chrominc lymphocytic leukemia
  • MALT stands for mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue.
  • MicroRNAs that are enriched in specific types of immune cells are listed in Table 11. Furthermore, novel microRNAs are discovered in the immune cells in the art through micro-array hybridization and microtome analysis (Jima D D et al, Blood, 2010, 116:e118-e127; Vaz C et al., BMC Genomics, 2010, 11,288, the content of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety).
  • HCC represents hepatocellular carcinoma
  • ALL stands for acute lymphoblastsic leukemia
  • CLL stands for chrominc lymphocytic leukemia.
  • MicroRNAs associated diseases functions/targets hsa-let-7a-2-3p 2508 3529 embryonic stem inflammatory, tumor cells, lung, various cancers suppressor, myeloid cells (lung, cervical, target to c-myc breast, pancreatic, etc) hsa-let-7a-3p 2509 3530 embryonic stem inflammatory, tumor cell, lung, various cancers suppressor, myeloid cells (lung, cervical, target to c-myc breast, pancreatic, etc) hsa-let-7a-5p 2510 3531 embryonic stem inflammatory, tumor cells, lung, various cancers suppressor, myeloid cells (lung, cervical, target to c-myc breast, pancreatic, etc) hsa-let-7c 2513 3534 dendritic cells various cacners tumor (cervical, pancreatic, suppressor lung, esopphageal, apoptosis etc) (
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide such as a primary construct or a mRNA molecule
  • the terms “modification” or, as appropriate, “modified” refer to modification with respect to A, G, U or C ribonucleotides. Generally, herein, these terms are not intended to refer to the ribonucleotide modifications in naturally occurring 5′-terminal mRNA cap moieties.
  • the term “modification” refers to a modification as compared to the canonical set of 20 amino acids.
  • the modifications may be various distinct modifications.
  • the coding region, the flanking regions and/or the terminal regions may contain one, two, or more (optionally different) nucleoside or nucleotide modifications.
  • a modified signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA introduced to a cell may exhibit reduced degradation in the cell, as compared to an unmodified signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA can include any useful modification, such as to the sugar, the nucleobase, or the internucleoside linkage (e.g. to a linking phosphate/to a phosphodiester linkage/to the phosphodiester backbone).
  • One or more atoms of a pyrimidine nucleobase may be replaced or substituted with optionally substituted amino, optionally substituted thiol, optionally substituted alkyl (e.g., methyl or ethyl), or halo (e.g., chloro or fluoro).
  • modifications e.g., one or more modifications
  • RNAs ribonucleic acids
  • DNAs deoxyribonucleic acids
  • TAAs threose nucleic acids
  • GNAs glycol nucleic acids
  • PNAs peptide nucleic acids
  • LNAs locked nucleic acids
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention do not substantially induce an innate immune response of a cell into which the mRNA is introduced.
  • an induced innate immune response include 1) increased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, 2) activation of intracellular PRRs (RIG-I, MDA5, etc, and/or 3) termination or reduction in protein translation.
  • an immune response is induced.
  • the invention provides a modified nucleic acid molecule containing a degradation domain, which is capable of being acted on in a directed manner within a cell.
  • the present disclosure provides signal-sensor polynucleotides comprising a nucleoside or nucleotide that can disrupt the binding of a major groove interacting, e.g. binding, partner with the polynucleotide (e.g., where the modified nucleotide has decreased binding affinity to major groove interacting partner, as compared to an unmodified nucleotide).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA can optionally include other agents (e.g., RNAi-inducing agents, RNAi agents, siRNAs, shRNAs, miRNAs, antisense RNAs, ribozymes, catalytic DNA, tRNA, RNAs that induce triple helix formation, aptamers, vectors, etc.).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA may include one or more messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and one or more modified nucleoside or nucleotides (e.g., mmRNA molecules). Details for these signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA follow.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention includes a first region of linked nucleosides encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest, a first flanking region located at the 5′ terminus of the first region, and a second flanking region located at the 3′ terminus of the first region.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA are constructed according to the methods and modifications of International Application PCT/US12/058519 filed Oct. 3, 2012 (M9), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA can optionally include 5′ and/or 3′ flanking regions, which are described herein.
  • mmRNA Signal-Sensor Modified RNA
  • the present invention also includes the building blocks, e.g., modified ribonucleosides, modified ribonucleotides, of modified signal-sensor mRNA (mmRNA) molecules.
  • these building blocks can be useful for preparing the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA of the invention.
  • Such building blocks are taught in co-pending International Application PCT/US12/058519 filed Oct. 3, 2012 (M9), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • nucleoside is defined as a compound containing a sugar molecule (e.g., a pentose or ribose) or a derivative thereof in combination with an organic base (e.g., a purine or pyrimidine) or a derivative thereof (also referred to herein as “nucleobase”).
  • organic base e.g., a purine or pyrimidine
  • nucleotide is defined as a nucleoside including a phosphate group.
  • the nucleosides and nucleotides described herein are generally chemically modified on the major groove face.
  • modified nucleotides include an amino group, a thiol group, an alkyl group, a halo group, or any described herein.
  • the modified nucleotides may by synthesized by any useful method, as described herein (e.g., chemically, enzymatically, or recombinantly to include one or more modified or non-natural nucleosides).
  • the modified nucleosides and nucleotides can include a modified nucleobase.
  • nucleobases found in RNA include, but are not limited to, adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.
  • nucleobase found in DNA include, but are not limited to, adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine.
  • These nucleobases can be modified or wholly replaced to provide signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA molecules having enhanced properties.
  • the nucleosides and nucleotides described herein can be chemically modified. In some embodiments, chemical modifications can include an amino group, a thiol group, an alkyl group, or a halo group.
  • the modified nucleotides which may be incorporated into a signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA molecule, can be modified on the internucleoside linkage (e.g., phosphate backbone).
  • internucleoside linkage e.g., phosphate backbone
  • the phrases “phosphate” and “phosphodiester” are used interchangeably.
  • Backbone phosphate groups can be modified by replacing one or more of the oxygen atoms with a different substituent.
  • the modified nucleosides and nucleotides can include the wholesale replacement of an unmodified phosphate moiety with another internucleoside linkage as described herein.
  • modified phosphate groups include, but are not limited to, phosphorothioate, phosphoroselenates, boranophosphates, boranophosphate esters, hydrogen phosphonates, phosphoramidates, phosphorodiamidates, alkyl or aryl phosphonates, and phosphotriesters.
  • Phosphorodithioates have both non-linking oxygens replaced by sulfur.
  • the phosphate linker can also be modified by the replacement of a linking oxygen with nitrogen (bridged phosphoramidates), sulfur (bridged phosphorothioates), and carbon (bridged methylene-phosphonates).
  • the ⁇ -thio substituted phosphate moiety is provided to confer stability to RNA and DNA polymers through the unnatural phosphorothioate backbone linkages.
  • Phosphorothioate DNA and RNA have increased nuclease resistance and subsequently a longer half-life in a cellular environment.
  • Phosphorothioate linked signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA molecules are expected to also reduce the innate immune response through weaker binding/activation of cellular innate immune molecules.
  • a modified nucleoside includes an alpha-thio-nucleoside (e.g., 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-adenosine, 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-cytidine ( ⁇ -thio-cytidine), 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-guanosine, 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-uridine, or 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-pseudouridine).
  • alpha-thio-nucleoside e.g., 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-adenosine, 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-cytidine ( ⁇ -thio-cytidine), 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-guanosine, 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-uridine, or 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-p
  • internucleoside linkages that may be employed according to the present invention, including internucleoside linkages which do not contain a phosphorous atom, are described herein below.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention can include a combination of modifications to the sugar, the nucleobase, and/or the internucleoside linkage. These combinations can include any one or more modifications described herein or in International Application PCT/US12/058519 filed Oct. 3, 2012 (M9), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • the signal-sensor polypeptides, primary constructs, and mmRNA molecules for use in accordance with the invention may be prepared according to any useful technique, as described herein.
  • the modified nucleosides and nucleotides used in the synthesis of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA molecules disclosed herein can be prepared from readily available starting materials using the following general methods and procedures. Where typical or preferred process conditions (e.g., reaction temperatures, times, mole ratios of reactants, solvents, pressures, etc.) are provided, a skilled artisan would be able to optimize and develop additional process conditions. Optimum reaction conditions may vary with the particular reactants or solvent used, but such conditions can be determined by one skilled in the art by routine optimization procedures.
  • spectroscopic means such as nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (e.g., 1 H or 13 C) infrared spectroscopy, spectrophotometry (e.g., UV-visible), or mass spectrometry, or by chromatography such as high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or thin layer chromatography.
  • HPLC high performance liquid chromatography
  • Preparation of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA molecules of the present invention can involve the protection and deprotection of various chemical groups.
  • the need for protection and deprotection, and the selection of appropriate protecting groups can be readily determined by one skilled in the art.
  • the chemistry of protecting groups can be found, for example, in Greene, et al., Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 2d. Ed., Wiley & Sons, 1991, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • Suitable solvents can be substantially nonreactive with the starting materials (reactants), the intermediates, or products at the temperatures at which the reactions are carried out, i.e., temperatures which can range from the solvent's freezing temperature to the solvent's boiling temperature.
  • a given reaction can be carried out in one solvent or a mixture of more than one solvent.
  • suitable solvents for a particular reaction step can be selected.
  • Resolution of racemic mixtures of modified nucleosides and nucleotides can be carried out by any of numerous methods known in the art.
  • An example method includes fractional recrystallization using a “chiral resolving acid” which is an optically active, salt-forming organic acid.
  • Suitable resolving agents for fractional recrystallization methods are, for example, optically active acids, such as the D and L forms of tartaric acid, diacetyltartaric acid, dibenzoyltartaric acid, mandelic acid, malic acid, lactic acid or the various optically active camphorsulfonic acids.
  • Resolution of racemic mixtures can also be carried out by elution on a column packed with an optically active resolving agent (e.g., dinitrobenzoylphenylglycine).
  • an optically active resolving agent e.g., dinitrobenzoylphenylglycine
  • Suitable elution solvent composition can be determined by one skilled in the art.
  • Modified nucleosides and nucleotides can be prepared according to the synthetic methods described in Ogata et al., J. Org. Chem. 74:2585-2588 (2009); Purmal et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 22(1): 72-78, (1994); Fukuhara et al., Biochemistry, 1(4): 563-568 (1962); and Xu et al., Tetrahedron, 48(9): 1729-1740 (1992), each of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention may or may not be uniformly modified along the entire length of the molecule.
  • one or more or all types of nucleotide e.g., purine or pyrimidine, or any one or more or all of A, G, U, C
  • nucleotides X in a signal-sensor polynucleotide of the invention are modified, wherein X may any one of nucleotides A, G, U, C, or any one of the combinations A+G, A+U, A+C, G+U, G+C, U+C, A+G+U, A+G+C, G+U+C or A+G+C.
  • nucleotide modifications may exist at various positions in the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA.
  • nucleotide analogs or other modification(s) may be located at any position(s) of a signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA such that the function of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA is not substantially decreased.
  • a modification may also be a 5′ or 3′ terminal modification.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA may contain from about 1% to about 100% modified nucleotides (either in relation to overall nucleotide content, or in relation to one or more types of nucleotide, i.e.
  • any one or more of A, G, U or C) or any intervening percentage e.g., from 1% to 20%, from 1% to 25%, from 1% to 50%, from 1% to 60%, from 1% to 70%, from 1% to 80%, from 1% to 90%, from 1% to 95%, from 10% to 20%, from 10% to 25%, from 10% to 50%, from 10% to 60%, from 10% to 70%, from 10% to 80%, from 10% to 90%, from 10% to 95%, from 10% to 100%, from 20% to 25%, from 20% to 50%, from 20% to 60%, from 20% to 70%, from 20% to 80%, from 20% to 90%, from 20% to 95%, from 20% to 100%, from 50% to 60%, from 50% to 70%, from 50% to 80%, from 50% to 90%, from 50% to 95%, from 50% to 100%, from 70% to 80%, from 70% to 90%, from 70% to 95%, from 70% to 100%, from 80% to 90%, from 80% to 95%, from 90% to 100%, and from 95% to 100%).
  • any intervening percentage e.g.,
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA includes a modified pyrimidine (e.g., a modified uracil/uridine/U or modified cytosine/cytidine/C).
  • a modified pyrimidine e.g., a modified uracil/uridine/U or modified cytosine/cytidine/C.
  • the uracil or uridine (generally: U) in the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA molecule may be replaced with from about 1% to about 100% of a modified uracil or modified uridine (e.g., from 1% to 20%, from 1% to 25%, from 1% to 50%, from 1% to 60%, from 1% to 70%, from 1% to 80%, from 1% to 90%, from 1% to 95%, from 10% to 20%, from 10% to 25%, from 10% to 50%, from 10% to 60%, from 10% to 70%, from 10% to 80%, from 10% to 90%, from 10% to 95%, from 10% to 100%, from 20% to 25%, from 20% to 50%, from 20% to 60%, from 20% to 70%, from 20% to 80%, from 20% to 90%, from 20% to 95%, from 20% to 100%, from 50% to 60%, from 50% to 70%, from 50% to 80%, from 50% to 90%, from 50% to 95%, from 50% to 100%, from 70% to 80%, from 70% to 90%, from from from 20% to
  • the modified uracil or uridine can be replaced by a compound having a single unique structure or by a plurality of compounds having different structures (e.g., 2, 3, 4 or more unique structures, as described herein).
  • the cytosine or cytidine (generally: C) in the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA molecule may be replaced with from about 1% to about 100% of a modified cytosine or modified cytidine (e.g., from 1% to 20%, from 1% to 25%, from 1% to 50%, from 1% to 60%, from 1% to 70%, from 1% to 80%, from 1% to 90%, from 1% to 95%, from 10% to 20%, from 10% to 25%, from 10% to 50%, from 10% to 60%, from 10% to 70%, from 10% to 80%, from 10% to 90%, from 10% to 95%, from 10% to 100%, from 20% to 25%, from 20% to 50%, from 20% to 60%, from 20% to 70%, from 20% to 80%, from 20% to 80%
  • At least 25% of the cytidines are replaced (e.g., at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or about 100%).
  • At least 25% of the uracils are replaced (e.g., at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or about 100%).
  • At least 25% of the cytidines are replaced, and at least 25% of the uracils are replaced (e.g., at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or about 100%).
  • the present invention provides signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA compositions and complexes in combination with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients.
  • Pharmaceutical compositions may optionally comprise one or more additional active substances, e.g. therapeutically and/or prophylactically active substances.
  • additional active substances e.g. therapeutically and/or prophylactically active substances.
  • General considerations in the formulation and/or manufacture of pharmaceutical agents may be found, for example, in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy 21 st ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference).
  • compositions are administered to humans, human patients or subjects.
  • active ingredient generally refers to signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA to be delivered as described herein.
  • compositions are principally directed to pharmaceutical compositions which are suitable for administration to humans, it will be understood by the skilled artisan that such compositions are generally suitable for administration to any other animal, e.g., to non-human animals, e.g. non-human mammals. Modification of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration to humans in order to render the compositions suitable for administration to various animals is well understood, and the ordinarily skilled veterinary pharmacologist can design and/or perform such modification with merely ordinary, if any, experimentation.
  • Subjects to which administration of the pharmaceutical compositions is contemplated include, but are not limited to, humans and/or other primates; mammals, including commercially relevant mammals such as cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, cats, dogs, mice, and/or rats; and/or birds, including commercially relevant birds such as poultry, chickens, ducks, geese, and/or turkeys.
  • Formulations of the pharmaceutical compositions described herein may be prepared by any method known or hereafter developed in the art of pharmacology. In general, such preparatory methods include the step of bringing the active ingredient into association with an excipient and/or one or more other accessory ingredients, and then, if necessary and/or desirable, dividing, shaping and/or packaging the product into a desired single- or multi-dose unit.
  • a pharmaceutical composition in accordance with the invention may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in bulk, as a single unit dose, and/or as a plurality of single unit doses.
  • a “unit dose” is discrete amount of the pharmaceutical composition comprising a predetermined amount of the active ingredient.
  • the amount of the active ingredient is generally equal to the dosage of the active ingredient which would be administered to a subject and/or a convenient fraction of such a dosage such as, for example, one-half or one-third of such a dosage.
  • Relative amounts of the active ingredient, the pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and/or any additional ingredients in a pharmaceutical composition in accordance with the invention will vary, depending upon the identity, size, and/or condition of the subject treated and further depending upon the route by which the composition is to be administered.
  • the composition may comprise between 0.1% and 100%, e.g., between 0.5 and 50%, between 1-30%, between 5-80%, at least 80% (w/w) active ingredient.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can be formulated using one or more excipients to: (1) increase stability; (2) increase cell transfection; (3) permit the sustained or delayed release (e.g., from a depot formulation of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA); (4) alter the biodistribution (e.g., target the polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA to specific tissues or cell types); (5) increase the translation of encoded protein in vivo; and/or (6) alter the release profile of encoded protein in vivo.
  • excipients to: (1) increase stability; (2) increase cell transfection; (3) permit the sustained or delayed release (e.g., from a depot formulation of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA); (4) alter the biodistribution (e.g., target the polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA to specific tissues or cell types); (5)
  • excipients of the present invention can include, without limitation, lipidoids, liposomes, lipid nanoparticles, polymers, lipoplexes, core-shell nanoparticles, peptides, proteins, cells transfected with signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA (e.g., for transplantation into a subject), hyaluronidase, nanoparticle mimics and combinations thereof.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA of the present invention may be formulated using self-assembled nucleic acid nanoparticles.
  • the formulations of the invention can include one or more excipients, each in an amount that together increases the stability of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA, increases cell transfection by the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA, increases the expression of polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA encoded protein, and/or alters the release profile of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA encoded proteins.
  • the primary construct and mmRNA of the present invention may be formulated using self-assembled nucleic acid nanoparticles.
  • Formulations of the pharmaceutical compositions described herein may be prepared by any method known or hereafter developed in the art of pharmacology. In general, such preparatory methods include the step of associating the active ingredient with an excipient and/or one or more other accessory ingredients.
  • a pharmaceutical composition in accordance with the present disclosure may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in bulk, as a single unit dose, and/or as a plurality of single unit doses.
  • a “unit dose” refers to a discrete amount of the pharmaceutical composition comprising a predetermined amount of the active ingredient.
  • the amount of the active ingredient may generally be equal to the dosage of the active ingredient which would be administered to a subject and/or a convenient fraction of such a dosage including, but not limited to, one-half or one-third of such a dosage.
  • Relative amounts of the active ingredient, the pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and/or any additional ingredients in a pharmaceutical composition in accordance with the present disclosure may vary, depending upon the identity, size, and/or condition of the subject being treated and further depending upon the route by which the composition is to be administered.
  • the composition may comprise between 0.1% and 99% (w/w) of the active ingredient.
  • the formulations described herein may contain at least one signal-sensor mmRNA.
  • the formulations may contain 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 signal-sensor mmRNA.
  • the formulation may contain modified mRNA encoding proteins selected from categories such as, proteins.
  • the formulation contains at least three signal-sensor modified mRNA encoding oncology-related proteins.
  • the formulation contains at least five signal-sensor modified mRNA encoding oncology-related proteins.
  • compositions may additionally comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, which, as used herein, includes, but is not limited to, any and all solvents, dispersion media, diluents, or other liquid vehicles, dispersion or suspension aids, surface active agents, isotonic agents, thickening or emulsifying agents, preservatives, and the like, as suited to the particular dosage form desired.
  • a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient includes, but is not limited to, any and all solvents, dispersion media, diluents, or other liquid vehicles, dispersion or suspension aids, surface active agents, isotonic agents, thickening or emulsifying agents, preservatives, and the like, as suited to the particular dosage form desired.
  • excipients for formulating pharmaceutical compositions and techniques for preparing the composition are known in the art (see Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21 st Edition, A. R. Gennaro, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Md
  • any conventional excipient medium may be contemplated within the scope of the present disclosure, except insofar as any conventional excipient medium may be incompatible with a substance or its derivatives, such as by producing any undesirable biological effect or otherwise interacting in a deleterious manner with any other component(s) of the pharmaceutical composition.
  • the particle size of the lipid nanoparticle may be increased and/or decreased.
  • the change in particle size may be able to help counter biological reaction such as, but not limited to, inflammation or may increase the biological effect of the signal-sensor modified mRNA delivered to mammals.
  • compositions include, but are not limited to, inert diluents, surface active agents and/or emulsifiers, preservatives, buffering agents, lubricating agents, and/or oils. Such excipients may optionally be included in the pharmaceutical formulations of the invention.
  • compositions of the present invention may comprise at least one adjuvant which may be a chemo-adjuvant.
  • adjuvant which may be a chemo-adjuvant.
  • Non-limiting examples of chemo-adjuvants and delivery systems which comprises a chemo-adjuvant are described in International Patent Publication No. WO2013134349, the contents of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the chemo-adjuvant may be bonded to, non-covalently bonded to or encapsulated within a delivery vehicle described herein.
  • lipidoids The synthesis of lipidoids has been extensively described and formulations containing these compounds are particularly suited for delivery of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA (see Mahon et al., Bioconjug Chem. 2010 21:1448-1454; Schroeder et al., J Intern Med. 2010 267:9-21; Akinc et al., Nat Biotechnol. 2008 26:561-569; Love et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2010 107:1864-1869; Siegwart et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2011 108:12996-3001; all of which are incorporated herein in their entireties).
  • the present disclosure describes their formulation and use in delivering single stranded signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA.
  • Complexes, micelles, liposomes or particles can be prepared containing these lipidoids and therefore, can result in an effective delivery of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA, as judged by the production of an encoded protein, following the injection of a lipidoid formulation via localized and/or systemic routes of administration.
  • Lipidoid complexes of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA can be administered by various means including, but not limited to, intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes.
  • nucleic acids may be affected by many parameters, including, but not limited to, the formulation composition, nature of particle PEGylation, degree of loading, oligonucleotide to lipid ratio, and biophysical parameters such as particle size (Akinc et al., Mol Ther. 2009 17:872-879; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • particle size Akinc et al., Mol Ther. 2009 17:872-879; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • small changes in the anchor chain length of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) lipids may result in significant effects on in vivo efficacy.
  • Formulations with the different lipidoids including, but not limited to penta[3-(1-laurylaminopropionyl)]-triethylenetetramine hydrochloride (TETA-5LAP; aka 98N12-5, see Murugaiah et al., Analytical Biochemistry, 401:61 (2010)), C12-200 (including derivatives and variants), and MD1, can be tested for in vivo activity.
  • TETA-5LAP penta[3-(1-laurylaminopropionyl)]-triethylenetetramine hydrochloride
  • C12-200 including derivatives and variants
  • MD1 penta[3-(1-laurylaminopropionyl)]-triethylenetetramine hydrochloride
  • lipidoid referred to herein as “98N12-5” is disclosed by Akinc et al., Mol Ther. 2009 17:872-879 and is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the lipidoid referred to herein as “C12-200” is disclosed by Love et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2010 107:1864-1869 and Liu and Huang, Molecular Therapy. 2010 669-670; both of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • the lipidoid formulations can include particles comprising either 3 or 4 or more components in addition to signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA.
  • formulations with certain lipidoids include, but are not limited to, 98N12-5 and may contain 42% lipidoid, 48% cholesterol and 10% PEG (C14 alkyl chain length).
  • formulations with certain lipidoids include, but are not limited to, C12-200 and may contain 50% lipidoid, 10% disteroylphosphatidyl choline, 38.5% cholesterol, and 1.5% PEG-DMG.
  • Combinations of different lipidoids may be used to improve the efficacy of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA directed protein production as the lipidoids may be able to increase cell transfection by the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA; and/or increase the translation of encoded oncology-related protein (see Whitehead et al., Mol. Ther. 2011, 19:1688-1694, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the particle size of the lipid nanoparticle may be increased and/or decreased.
  • the change in particle size may be able to help counter biological reaction such as, but not limited to, inflammation or may increase the biological effect of, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA delivered to subjects.
  • Liposomes Liposomes, Lipoplexes, and Lipid Nanoparticles
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can be formulated using one or more liposomes, lipoplexes, or lipid nanoparticles.
  • pharmaceutical compositions of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA include liposomes. Liposomes are artificially-prepared vesicles which may primarily be composed of a lipid bilayer and may be used as a delivery vehicle for the administration of nutrients and pharmaceutical formulations.
  • Liposomes can be of different sizes such as, but not limited to, a multilamellar vesicle (MLV) which may be hundreds of nanometers in diameter and may contain a series of concentric bilayers separated by narrow aqueous compartments, a small unicellular vesicle (SUV) which may be smaller than 50 nm in diameter, and a large unilamellar vesicle (LUV) which may be between 50 and 500 nm in diameter.
  • MLV multilamellar vesicle
  • SUV small unicellular vesicle
  • LUV large unilamellar vesicle
  • Liposome design may include, but is not limited to, opsonins or ligands in order to improve the attachment of liposomes to unhealthy tissue or to activate events such as, but not limited to, endocytosis.
  • Liposomes may contain a low or a high pH in order to improve the delivery of the pharmaceutical formulations.
  • liposomes may depend on the physicochemical characteristics such as, but not limited to, the pharmaceutical formulation entrapped and the liposomal ingredients, the nature of the medium in which the lipid vesicles are dispersed, the effective concentration of the entrapped substance and its potential toxicity, any additional processes involved during the application and/or delivery of the vesicles, the optimization size, polydispersity and the shelf-life of the vesicles for the intended application, and the batch-to-batch reproducibility and possibility of large-scale production of safe and efficient liposomal products.
  • compositions described herein may include, without limitation, liposomes such as those formed from 1,2-dioleyloxy-N,N-dimethylaminopropane (DODMA) liposomes, DiLa2 liposomes from Marina Biotech (Bothell, Wash.), 1,2-dilinoleyloxy-3-dimethylaminopropane (DLin-DMA), 2,2-dilinoleyl-4-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-[1,3]-dioxolane (DLin-KC2-DMA), and MC3 (US20100324120; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) and liposomes which may deliver small molecule drugs such as, but not limited to, DOXIL® from Janssen Biotech, Inc. (Horsham, Pa.).
  • DOXIL® 1,2-dioleyloxy-N,N-dimethylaminopropane
  • compositions described herein may include, without limitation, liposomes such as those formed from the synthesis of stabilized plasmid-lipid particles (SPLP) or stabilized nucleic acid lipid particle (SNALP) that have been previously described and shown to be suitable for oligonucleotide delivery in vitro and in vivo (see Wheeler et al. Gene Therapy. 1999 6:271-281; Zhang et al. Gene Therapy. 1999 6:1438-1447; Jeffs et al. Pharm Res. 2005 22:362-372; Morrissey et al., Nat Biotechnol. 2005 2:1002-1007; Zimmermann et al., Nature. 2006 441:111-114; Heyes et al.
  • SPLP stabilized plasmid-lipid particles
  • SNALP stabilized nucleic acid lipid particle
  • the original manufacture method by Wheeler et al. was a detergent dialysis method, which was later improved by Jeffs et al. and is referred to as the spontaneous vesicle formation method.
  • the liposome formulations are composed of 3 to 4 lipid components in addition to the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA.
  • a liposome can contain, but is not limited to, 55% cholesterol, 20% disteroylphosphatidyl choline (DSPC), 10% PEG-S-DSG, and 15% 1,2-dioleyloxy-N,N-dimethylaminopropane (DODMA), as described by Jeffs et al.
  • DSPC disteroylphosphatidyl choline
  • PEG-S-DSG 10% PEG-S-DSG
  • DODMA 1,2-dioleyloxy-N,N-dimethylaminopropane
  • certain liposome formulations may contain, but are not limited to, 48% cholesterol, 20% DSPC, 2% PEG-c-DMA, and 30% cationic lipid, where the cationic lipid can be 1,2-distearloxy-N,N-dimethylaminopropane (DSDMA), DODMA, DLin-DMA, or 1,2-dilinolenyloxy-3-dimethylaminopropane (DLenDMA), as described by Heyes et al.
  • DSDMA 1,2-distearloxy-N,N-dimethylaminopropane
  • DODMA 1,2-dilinolenyloxy-3-dimethylaminopropane
  • compositions may include liposomes which may be formed to deliver signal-sensor mmRNA which may encode at least one immunogen.
  • the mmRNA may be encapsulated by the liposome and/or it may be contained in an aqueous core which may then be encapsulated by the liposome (see International Pub. Nos. WO2012031046, WO2012031043, WO201203091 and WO2012006378 herein incorporated by reference in their entireties).
  • the signal-sensor mmRNA which may encode an immunogen may be formulated in a cationic oil-in-water emulsion where the emulsion particle comprises an oil core and a cationic lipid which can interact with the signal-sensor mmRNA anchoring the molecule to the emulsion particle (see International Pub. No. WO2012006380).
  • the lipid formulation may include at least cationic lipid, a lipid which may enhance transfection and a least one lipid which contains a hydrophilic head group linked to a lipid moiety (International Pub. No. WO2011076807 and U.S. Pub. No. 20110200582; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA encoding an immunogen may be formulated in a lipid vesicle which may have crosslinks between functionalized lipid bilayers (see U.S. Pub. No. 20120177724, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be formulated in a lipid vesicle which may have crosslinks between functionalized lipid bilayers.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be formulated in a lipid-polycation complex.
  • the formation of the lipid-polycation complex may be accomplished by methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pub. No. 20120178702, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the polycation may include a cationic peptide or a polypeptide such as, but not limited to, polylysine, polyornithine and/or polyarginine.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be formulated in a lipid-polycation complex which may further include a neutral lipid such as, but not limited to, cholesterol or dioleoyl phosphatidylethanolamine (DOPE).
  • a neutral lipid such as, but not limited to, cholesterol or dioleoyl phosphatidylethanolamine (DOPE).
  • DOPE dioleoyl phosphatidylethanolamine
  • the liposome formulation may be influenced by, but not limited to, the selection of the cationic lipid component, the degree of cationic lipid saturation, the nature of the PEGylation, ratio of all components and biophysical parameters such as size.
  • the liposome formulation was composed of 57.1% cationic lipid, 7.1% dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine, 34.3% cholesterol, and 1.4% PEG-c-DMA.
  • changing the composition of the cationic lipid could more effectively deliver siRNA to various antigen presenting cells (Basha et al. Mol Ther. 2011 19:2186-2200; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the ratio of PEG in the LNP formulations may be increased or decreased and/or the carbon chain length of the PEG lipid may be modified from C14 to C18 to alter the pharmacokinetics and/or biodistribution of the LNP formulations.
  • LNP formulations may contain 1-5% of the lipid molar ratio of PEG-c-DOMG as compared to the cationic lipid, DSPC and cholesterol.
  • the PEG-c-DOMG may be replaced with a PEG lipid such as, but not limited to, PEG-DSG (1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycerol, methoxypolyethylene glycol) or PEG-DPG (1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol, methoxypolyethylene glycol).
  • PEG-DSG 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycerol, methoxypolyethylene glycol
  • PEG-DPG 1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol, methoxypolyethylene glycol
  • the cationic lipid may be selected from any lipid known in the art such as, but not limited to, DLin-MC3-DMA, DLin-DMA, C12-200 and DLin-KC2-DMA.
  • the LNP formulations of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may contain PEG-c-DOMG 3% lipid molar ratio. In another embodiment, the LNP formulations of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may contain PEG-c-DOMG 1.5% lipid molar ratio.
  • the pharmaceutical compositions of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may include at least one of the PEGylated lipids described in International Publication No. 2012099755, herein incorporated by reference.
  • the pharmaceutical compositions may be formulated in liposomes such as, but not limited to, DiLa2 liposomes (Marina Biotech, Bothell, Wash.), SMARTICLES® (Marina Biotech, Bothell, Wash.), neutral DOPC (1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine) based liposomes (e.g., siRNA delivery for ovarian cancer (Landen et al. Cancer Biology & Therapy 2006 5(12)1708-1713)) and hyaluronan-coated liposomes (Quiet Therapeutics, Israel).
  • DiLa2 liposomes Marina Biotech, Bothell, Wash.
  • SMARTICLES® Marina Biotech, Bothell, Wash.
  • neutral DOPC 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine
  • siRNA delivery for ovarian cancer Lianden et al. Cancer Biology & Therapy 2006 5(12)1708-1713
  • the liposome may be a liposomal nanostructure which has been formulated for treatment of cancers and other diseases or to control the cholesterol metabolism in cells.
  • the liposome nanostructure may also comprise a scavenger receptor type B-1 (SR-B1) in order to kill cancer cells.
  • SR-B1 scavenger receptor type B-1
  • Non-limiting examples of liposomal nanostructures, which may be used with the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein, are described in International Publication No. WO2013126776, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the liposomes described herein may comprise at least one immunomodulator such as, but not limited to, cytokines Formulations and methods of using the liposomes comprising at least one immunomodulator are described in International Publication No WO2013129935 and WO2013129936, the contents of each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • the liposomes comprising at least one immunomodulator may be used in the treatment of cancer.
  • the liposomes comprising an immunomodulator may comprise a signal-sensor polynucleotide described herein.
  • the liposome comprising an immunomodulator may be used in a combination with at least one antibody such as the particulate or vesicular immunomodulators described in International Publication No WO2013129936, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • Lipid nanoparticle formulations may be improved by replacing the cationic lipid with a biodegradable cationic lipid which is known as a rapidly eliminated lipid nanoparticle (reLNP).
  • Ionizable cationic lipids such as, but not limited to, DLinDMA, DLin-KC2-DMA, and DLin-MC3-DMA, have been shown to accumulate in plasma and tissues over time and may be a potential source of toxicity.
  • the rapid metabolism of the rapidly eliminated lipids can improve the tolerability and therapeutic index of the lipid nanoparticles by an order of magnitude from a 1 mg/kg dose to a 10 mg/kg dose in rat.
  • ester linkage can improve the degradation and metabolism profile of the cationic component, while still maintaining the activity of the reLNP formulation.
  • the ester linkage can be internally located within the lipid chain or it may be terminally located at the terminal end of the lipid chain.
  • the internal ester linkage may replace any carbon in the lipid chain.
  • the internal ester linkage may be located on either side of the saturated carbon.
  • an immune response may be elicited by delivering a lipid nanoparticle which may include a nanospecies, a polymer and an immunogen.
  • a lipid nanoparticle which may include a nanospecies, a polymer and an immunogen.
  • the polymer may encapsulate the nanospecies or partially encapsulate the nanospecies.
  • the immunogen may be a recombinant oncology-related protein, a signal-sensor modified RNA and/or a primary construct described herein.
  • the lipid nanoparticle may be formulated for use in a vaccine such as, but not limited to, against a pathogen.
  • Lipid nanoparticles may be engineered to alter the surface properties of particles so the lipid nanoparticles may penetrate the mucosal barrier.
  • Mucus is located on mucosal tissue such as, but not limited to, oral (e.g., the buccal and esophageal membranes and tonsil tissue), ophthalmic, gastrointestinal (e.g., stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, rectum), nasal, respiratory (e.g., nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal and bronchial membranes), genital (e.g., vaginal, cervical and urethral membranes).
  • oral e.g., the buccal and esophageal membranes and tonsil tissue
  • ophthalmic e.g., gastrointestinal (e.g., stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, rectum)
  • nasal, respiratory e.g., nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal and bronchial
  • Nanoparticles larger than 10-200 nm which are preferred for higher drug encapsulation efficiency and the ability to provide the sustained delivery of a wide array of drugs have been thought to be too large to rapidly diffuse through mucosal barriers. Mucus is continuously secreted, shed, discarded or digested and recycled so most of the trapped particles may be removed from the mucosla tissue within seconds or within a few hours. Large polymeric nanoparticles (200 nm-500 nm in diameter) which have been coated densely with a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) diffused through mucus only 4 to 6-fold lower than the same particles diffusing in water (Lai et al. PNAS 2007 104(5):1482-487; Lai et al.
  • PEG polyethylene glycol
  • the transport of nanoparticles may be determined using rates of permeation and/or fluorescent microscopy techniques including, but not limited to, fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) and high resolution multiple particle tracking (MPT).
  • FRAP fluorescence recovery after photobleaching
  • MPT high resolution multiple particle tracking
  • the lipid nanoparticle engineered to penetrate mucus may comprise a polymeric material (i.e. a polymeric core) and/or a polymer-vitamin conjugate and/or a tri-block co-polymer.
  • the polymeric material may include, but is not limited to, polyamines, polyethers, polyamides, polyesters, polycarbamates, polyureas, polycarbonates, poly(styrenes), polyimides, polysulfones, polyurethanes, polyacetylenes, polyethylenes, polyethyeneimines, polyisocyanates, polyacrylates, polymethacrylates, polyacrylonitriles, and polyarylates.
  • the polymeric material may be biodegradable and/or biocompatible.
  • Non-limiting examples of specific polymers include poly(caprolactone) (PCL), ethylene vinyl acetate polymer (EVA), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA), poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), poly(lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), poly(L-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLLGA), poly(D,L-lactide) (PDLA), poly(L-lactide) (PLLA), poly(D,L-lactide-co-caprolactone), poly(D,L-lactide-co-caprolactone-co-glycolide), poly(D,L-lactide-co-PEO-co-D,L-lactide), poly(D,L-lactide-co-PPO-co-D,L-lactide), polyalkyl cyanoacralate, polyurethane, poly-L-lysine (PLL), hydroxypropyl methacrylate (
  • the lipid nanoparticle may be coated or associated with a co-polymer such as, but not limited to, a block co-polymer, and (poly(ethylene glycol))-(poly(propylene oxide))-(poly(ethylene glycol))triblock copolymer (see US Publication 20120121718 and US Publication 20100003337; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties).
  • the co-polymer may be a polymer that is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) and the formation of the lipid nanoparticle may be in such a way that no new chemical entities are created.
  • the lipid nanoparticle may comprise poloxamers coating PLGA nanoparticles without forming new chemical entities which are still able to rapidly penetrate human mucus (Yang et al. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2011 50:2597-2600; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the vitamin of the polymer-vitamin conjugate may be vitamin E.
  • the vitamin portion of the conjugate may be substituted with other suitable components such as, but not limited to, vitamin A, vitamin E, other vitamins, cholesterol, a hydrophobic moiety, or a hydrophobic component of other surfactants (e.g., sterol chains, fatty acids, hydrocarbon chains and alkylene oxide chains).
  • the lipid nanoparticle engineered to penetrate mucus may include surface altering agents such as, but not limited to, signal-sensor mmRNA, anionic protein (e.g., bovine serum albumin), surfactants (e.g., cationic surfactants such as for example dimethyldioctadecyl-ammonium bromide), sugars or sugar derivatives (e.g., cyclodextrin), nucleic acids, polymers (e.g., heparin, polyethylene glycol and poloxamer), mucolytic agents (e.g., N-acetylcysteine, mugwort, bromelain, papain, clerodendrum, acetylcysteine, bromhexine, carbocisteine, eprazinone, mesna, ambroxol, sobrerol, domiodol, letosteine, stepronin, tiopronin, gelsolin, thymosin (34
  • the surface altering agent may be embedded or enmeshed in the particle's surface or disposed (e.g., by coating, adsorption, covalent linkage, or other process) on the surface of the lipid nanoparticle.
  • the mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles may comprise at least one signal-sensor mmRNA described herein.
  • the signal-sensor mmRNA may be encapsulated in the lipid nanoparticle and/or disposed on the surface of the particle.
  • the signal-sensor mmRNA may be covalently coupled to the lipid nanoparticle.
  • Formulations of mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles may comprise a plurality of nanoparticles. Further, the formulations may contain particles which may interact with the mucus and alter the structural and/or adhesive properties of the surrounding mucus to decrease mucoadhesion which may increase the delivery of the mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles to the mucosal tissue.
  • Lipid nanoparticles may be engineered to alter the surface properties of particles so the lipid nanoparticles may penetrate the mucosal barrier.
  • Mucus is located on mucosal tissue such as, but not limited to, oral (e.g., the buccal and esophageal membranes and tonsil tissue), ophthalmic, gastrointestinal (e.g., stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, rectum), nasal, respiratory (e.g., nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal and bronchial membranes), genital (e.g., vaginal, cervical and urethral membranes).
  • oral e.g., the buccal and esophageal membranes and tonsil tissue
  • ophthalmic e.g., gastrointestinal (e.g., stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, rectum)
  • nasal, respiratory e.g., nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal and bronchial
  • Nanoparticles larger than 10-200 nm which are preferred for higher drug encapsulation efficiency and the ability to provide the sustained delivery of a wide array of drugs have been thought to be too large to rapidly diffuse through mucosal barriers. Mucus is continuously secreted, shed, discarded or digested and recycled so most of the trapped particles may be removed from the mucosla tissue within seconds or within a few hours. Large polymeric nanoparticles (200 nm-500 nm in diameter) which have been coated densely with a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) diffused through mucus only 4 to 6-fold lower than the same particles diffusing in water (Lai et al. PNAS 2007 104(5):1482-487; Lai et al.
  • PEG polyethylene glycol
  • the transport of nanoparticles may be determined using rates of permeation and/or fluorescent microscopy techniques including, but not limited to, fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) and high resolution multiple particle tracking (MPT).
  • FRAP fluorescence recovery after photobleaching
  • MPT high resolution multiple particle tracking
  • the lipid nanoparticle engineered to penetrate mucus may comprise a polymeric material (i.e. a polymeric core) and/or a polymer-vitamin conjugate and/or a tri-block co-polymer.
  • the polymeric material may including, but is not limited to, polyamines, polyethers, polyamides, polyesters, polycarbamates, polyureas, polycarbonates, poly(styrenes), polyimides, polysulfones, polyurethanes, polyacetylenes, polyethylenes, polyethyeneimines, polyisocyanates, polyacrylates, polymethacrylates, polyacrylonitriles, and polyarylates.
  • the polymeric material may be biodegradable and/or biocompatible.
  • Non-limiting examples of specific polymers include poly(caprolactone) (PCL), ethylene vinyl acetate polymer (EVA), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA), poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), poly(lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), poly(L-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLLGA), poly(D,L-lactide) (PDLA), poly(L-lactide) (PLLA), poly(D,L-lactide-co-caprolactone), poly(D,L-lactide-co-caprolactone-co-glycolide), poly(D,L-lactide-co-PEO-co-D,L-lactide), poly(D,L-lactide-co-PPO-co-D,L-lactide), polyalkyl cyanoacralate, polyurethane, poly-L-lysine (PLL), hydroxypropyl methacrylate (
  • the lipid nanoparticle may be coated or associated with a co-polymer such as, but not limited to, a block co-polymer, and (poly(ethylene glycol))-(poly(propylene oxide))-(poly(ethylene glycol))triblock copolymer (see US Publication 20120121718 and US Publication 20100003337; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties).
  • a co-polymer such as, but not limited to, a block co-polymer, and (poly(ethylene glycol))-(poly(propylene oxide))-(poly(ethylene glycol))triblock copolymer (see US Publication 20120121718 and US Publication 20100003337; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties).
  • the vitamin of the polymer-vitamin conjugate may be vitamin E.
  • the vitamin portion of the conjugate may be substituted with other suitable components such as, but not limited to, vitamin A, vitamin E, other vitamins, cholesterol, a hydrophobic moiety, or a hydrophobic component of other surfactants (e.g., sterol chains, fatty acids, hydrocarbon chains and alkylene oxide chains).
  • the lipid nanoparticle engineered to penetrate mucus may include surface altering agents such as, but not limited to, mmRNA, anionic protein (e.g., bovine serum albumin), surfactants (e.g., cationic surfactants such as for example dimethyldioctadecyl-ammonium bromide), sugars or sugar derivatives (e.g., cyclodextrin), nucleic acids, polymers (e.g., heparin, polyethylene glycol and poloxamer), mucolytic agents (e.g., N-acetylcysteine, mugwort, bromelain, papain, clerodendrum, acetylcysteine, bromhexine, carbocisteine, eprazinone, mesna, ambroxol, sobrerol, domiodol, letosteine, stepronin, tiopronin, gelsolin, thymosin (34 dorn
  • the surface altering agent may be embedded or enmeshed in the particle's surface or disposed (e.g., by coating, adsorption, covalent linkage, or other process) on the surface of the lipid nanoparticle.
  • the mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles may comprise at least one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA described herein.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA may be encapsulated in the lipid nanoparticle and/or disposed on the surface of the particle.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA may be covalently coupled to the lipid nanoparticle.
  • Formulations of mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles may comprise a plurality of nanoparticles.
  • formulations may contain particles which may interact with the mucus and alter the structural and/or adhesive properties of the surrounding mucus to decrease mucoadhesion which may increase the delivery of the mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles to the mucosal tissue.
  • the nanoparticle may be for a dual modality therapy such as described by Mieszawska et al. (Bioconjugate Chemistry, 2013, 24 (9), pp 1429-1434; the contents of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) comprising at least one therapeutic agent (e.g., a signal-sequence polynucleotide described herein).
  • the therapeutic agent or agents formulated in the lipid nanoparticle may be an anti-angiogenic and a cytotoxic agent (see e.g., the polymer-lipid nanoparticles taught by Mieszawska et al. Bioconjugate Chemistry, 2013, 24 (9), pp 1429-1434; the contents of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the nanoparticle may comprise a LyP-1 peptide such as the nanocarrier composition described in International Patent Publication No. WO2013100869, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the LyP-1 peptide may be contained in the nanoparticles disclosed herein, or may be a conjugate, derivative, analogue or pegylated form of the peptide.
  • a nanoparticle comprising the LyP-1 peptide may comprise a signal-sensor polynucleotide and may be used for cancer treatment and/or imaging.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA is formulated as a lipoplex, such as, without limitation, the ATUPLEXTM system, the DACC system, the DBTC system and other siRNA-lipoplex technology from Silence Therapeutics (London, United Kingdom), STEMFECTTM from STEMGENT® (Cambridge, Mass.), and polyethylenimine (PEI) or protamine-based targeted and non-targeted delivery of nucleic acids acids acids (Aleku et al. Cancer Res. 2008 68:9788-9798; Strumberg et al.
  • a lipoplex such as, without limitation, the ATUPLEXTM system, the DACC system, the DBTC system and other siRNA-lipoplex technology from Silence Therapeutics (London, United Kingdom), STEMFECTTM from STEMGENT® (Cambridge, Mass.), and polyethylenimine (PEI) or protamine-based targeted and non-targeted delivery of nucleic acids acids (Ale
  • such formulations may also be constructed or compositions altered such that they passively or actively are directed to different cell types in vivo, including but not limited to hepatocytes, immune cells, tumor cells, endothelial cells, antigen presenting cells, and leukocytes (Akinc et al. Mol Ther. 2010 18:1357-1364; Song et al., Nat Biotechnol. 2005 23:709-717; Judge et al., J Clin Invest.
  • lipid nanoparticle formulations which have been shown to bind to apolipoprotein E and promote binding and uptake of these formulations into hepatocytes in vivo (Akinc et al. Mol Ther. 2010 18:1357-1364; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • Formulations can also be selectively targeted through expression of different ligands on their surface as exemplified by, but not limited by, folate, transferrin, N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc), and antibody targeted approaches (Kolhatkar et al., Curr Drug Discov Technol.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA is formulated as a solid lipid nanoparticle.
  • a solid lipid nanoparticle may be spherical with an average diameter between 10 to 1000 nm. SLN possess a solid lipid core matrix that can solubilize lipophilic molecules and may be stabilized with surfactants and/or emulsifiers.
  • the lipid nanoparticle may be a self-assembly lipid-polymer nanoparticle (see Zhang et al., ACS Nano, 2008, 2 (8), pp 1696-1702; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • Liposomes, lipoplexes, or lipid nanoparticles may be used to improve the efficacy of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA directed protein production as these formulations may be able to increase cell transfection by the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA; and/or increase the translation of encoded protein.
  • One such example involves the use of lipid encapsulation to enable the effective systemic delivery of polyplex plasmid DNA (Heyes et al., Mol Ther. 2007 15:713-720; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the liposomes, lipoplexes, or lipid nanoparticles may also be used to increase the stability of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can be formulated using natural and/or synthetic polymers.
  • polymers which may be used for delivery include, but are not limited to, Dynamic POLYCONJUGATETM formulations from MIRUS® Bio (Madison, Wis.) and Roche Madison (Madison, Wis.), PHASERXTM polymer formulations such as, without limitation, SMARTT POLYMER TECHNOLOGYTM (Seattle, Wash.), DMRI/DOPE, poloxamer, VAXFECTIN® adjuvant from Vical (San Diego, Calif.), chitosan, cyclodextrin from Calando Pharmaceuticals (Pasadena, Calif.), dendrimers and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) polymers.
  • RONDELTM RNAi/Oligonucleotide Nanoparticle Delivery
  • PHASERXTM pH responsive co-block polymers
  • PLGA formulations include, but are not limited to, PLGA injectable depots (e.g., ELIGARD® which is formed by dissolving PLGA in 66% N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and the remainder being aqueous solvent and leuprolide. Once injected, the PLGA and leuprolide peptide precipitates into the subcutaneous space).
  • PLGA injectable depots e.g., ELIGARD® which is formed by dissolving PLGA in 66% N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and the remainder being aqueous solvent and leuprolide. Once injected, the PLGA and leuprolide peptide precipitates into the subcutaneous space).
  • NMP N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone
  • This particular approach is a multicomponent polymer system whose key features include a membrane-active polymer to which nucleic acid, in this case siRNA, is covalently coupled via a disulfide bond and where both PEG (for charge masking) and N-acetylgalactosamine (for hepatocyte targeting) groups are linked via pH-sensitive bonds (Rozema et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2007 104:12982-12887).
  • the polymer complex On binding to the hepatocyte and entry into the endosome, the polymer complex disassembles in the low-pH environment, with the polymer exposing its positive charge, leading to endosomal escape and cytoplasmic release of the siRNA from the polymer.
  • the polymer Through replacement of the N-acetylgalactosamine group with a mannose group, it was shown one could alter targeting from asialoglycoprotein receptor-expressing hepatocytes to sinusoidal endothelium and Kupffer cells.
  • Another polymer approach involves using transferrin-targeted cyclodextrin-containing polycation nanoparticles.
  • the polymer formulation can permit the sustained or delayed release of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA (e.g., following intramuscular or subcutaneous injection).
  • the altered release profile for the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA can result in, for example, translation of an encoded protein over an extended period of time.
  • the polymer formulation may also be used to increase the stability of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA.
  • Biodegradable polymers have been previously used to protect nucleic acids other than mmRNA from degradation and been shown to result in sustained release of payloads in vivo (Rozema et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA.
  • the pharmaceutical compositions may be sustained release formulations.
  • the sustained release formulations may be for subcutaneous delivery.
  • Sustained release formulations may include, but are not limited to, PLGA microspheres, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVAc), poloxamer, GELSITE® (Nanotherapeutics, Inc. Alachua, Fla.), HYLENEX® (Halozyme Therapeutics, San Diego Calif.), surgical sealants such as fibrinogen polymers (Ethicon Inc. Cornelia, Ga.). TISSELL® (Baxter International, Inc Deerfield, Ill.), PEG-based sealants, and COSEAL® (Baxter International, Inc Deerfield, Ill.).
  • modified mRNA may be formulated in PLGA microspheres by preparing the PLGA microspheres with tunable release rates (e.g., days and weeks) and encapsulating the signal-sensor modified mRNA in the PLGA microspheres while maintaining the integrity of the signal-sensor modified mRNA during the encapsulation process.
  • EVAc are non-biodegradable, biocompatible polymers which are used extensively in pre-clinical sustained release implant applications (e.g., extended release products Ocusert a pilocarpine ophthalmic insert for glaucoma or progestasert a sustained release progesterone intrauterine device; transdermal delivery systems Testoderm, Duragesic and Selegiline; catheters).
  • Poloxamer F-407 NF is a hydrophilic, non-ionic surfactant triblock copolymer of polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene having a low viscosity at temperatures less than 5° C. and forms a solid gel at temperatures greater than 15° C.
  • PEG-based surgical sealants comprise two synthetic PEG components mixed in a delivery device which can be prepared in one minute, seals in 3 minutes and is reabsorbed within 30 days.
  • GELSITE® and natural polymers are capable of in-situ gelation at the site of administration. They have been shown to interact with protein and peptide therapeutic candidates through ionic interaction to provide a stabilizing effect.
  • Polymer formulations can also be selectively targeted through expression of different ligands as exemplified by, but not limited by, folate, transferrin, and N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) (Benoit et al., Biomacromolecules. 2011 12:2708-2714; Rozema et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2007 104:12982-12887; Davis, Mol Pharm. 2009 6:659-668; Davis, Nature 2010 464:1067-1070; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • GalNAc N-acetylgalactosamine
  • the signal-sensor mmRNA of the invention may be formulated with or in a polymeric compound.
  • the polymer may include at least one polymer such as, but not limited to, polyethylene glycol (PEG), poly(l-lysine)(PLL), PEG grafted to PLL, cationic lipopolymer, biodegradable cationic lipopolymer, polyethyleneimine (PEI), cross-linked branched poly(alkylene imines), a polyamine derivative, a modified poloxamer, a biodegradable polymer, biodegradable block copolymer, biodegradable random copolymer, biodegradable polyester copolymer, biodegradable polyester block copolymer, biodegradable polyester block random copolymer, linear biodegradable copolymer, poly[ ⁇ -(4-aminobutyl)-L-glycolic acid) (PAGA), biodegradable cross-linked cationic multi-block copolymers or combinations thereof.
  • PEG
  • the signal-sensor mmRNA of the invention may be formulated with the polymeric compound of PEG grafted with PLL as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,177,274 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the formulation may be used for transfecting cells in vitro or for in vivo delivery of the signal-sensor mmRNA.
  • the signal-sensor mmRNA may be suspended in a solution or medium with a cationic polymer, in a dry pharmaceutical composition or in a solution that is capable of being dried as described in U.S. Pub. Nos. 20090042829 and 20090042825 each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • a polyamine derivative may be used to deliver nucleic acids or to treat and/or prevent a disease or to be included in an implantable or injectable device (U.S. Pub. No. 20100260817 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • a pharmaceutical composition may include the signal-sensor mmRNA and the polyamine derivative described in U.S. Pub. No. 20100260817 (the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • the signal-sensor mmRNA of the invention may be formulated in a pharmaceutical compound including a poly(alkylene imine), a biodegradable cationic lipopolymer, a biodegradable block copolymer, a biodegradable polymer, or a biodegradable random copolymer, a biodegradable polyester block copolymer, a biodegradable polyester polymer, a biodegradable polyester random copolymer, a linear biodegradable copolymer, PAGA, a biodegradable cross-linked cationic multi-block copolymer or combinations thereof.
  • the biodegradable cationic lipopolymer may be made my methods known in the art and/or described in U.S. Pat. No.
  • the poly(alkylene imine) may be made using methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pub. No. 20100004315, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the biodegradable polymer, biodegradable block copolymer, the biodegradable random copolymer, biodegradable polyester block copolymer, biodegradable polyester polymer, or biodegradable polyester random copolymer may be made using methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pat. Nos.
  • the linear biodegradable copolymer may be made using methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,652,886.
  • the PAGA polymer may be made using methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,217,912 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the PAGA polymer may be copolymerized to form a copolymer or block copolymer with polymers such as but not limited to, poly-L-lysine, polyargine, polyornithine, histones, avidin, protamines, polylactides and poly(lactide-co-glycolides).
  • the biodegradable cross-linked cationic multi-block copolymers may be made my methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,057,821 or U.S. Pub. No. 2012009145 herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • the multi-block copolymers may be synthesized using linear polyethyleneimine (LPEI) blocks which have distinct patterns as compared to branched polyethyleneimines.
  • LPEI linear polyethyleneimine
  • the composition or pharmaceutical composition may be made by the methods known in the art, described herein, or as described in U.S. Pub. No. 20100004315 or U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,267,987 and 6,217,912 herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • a gene delivery composition may include a nucleotide sequence and a poloxamer.
  • the signal-sensor mmRNA of the present invention may be used in a gene delivery composition with the poloxamer described in U.S. Pub. No. 20100004313.
  • the polymer formulation of the present invention may be stabilized by contacting the polymer formulation, which may include a cationic carrier, with a cationic lipopolymer which may be covalently linked to cholesterol and polyethylene glycol groups.
  • the polymer formulation may be contacted with a cationic lipopolymer using the methods described in U.S. Pub. No. 20090042829 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the cationic carrier may include, but is not limited to, polyethylenimine, poly(trimethylenimine), poly(tetramethylenimine), polypropylenimine, aminoglycoside-polyamine, dideoxy-diamino-b-cyclodextrin, spermine, spermidine, poly(2-dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate, poly(lysine), poly(histidine), poly(arginine), cationized gelatin, dendrimers, chitosan, 1,2-Dioleoyl-3-Trimethylammonium-Propane(DOTAP), N-[1-(2,3-dioleoyloxy)propyl]-N,N,N-trimethylammonium chloride (DOTMA), 1-[2-(oleoyloxy)ethyl]-2-oleyl-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)imidazolinium chloride (DOTIM), 2,3-dioleyloxy-
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can also be formulated as a nanoparticle using a combination of polymers, lipids, and/or other biodegradable agents, such as, but not limited to, calcium phosphate.
  • Components may be combined in a core-shell, hybrid, and/or layer-by-layer architecture, to allow for fine-tuning of the nanoparticle so to delivery of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct and mmRNA may be enhanced (Wang et al., Nat Mater. 2006 5:791-796; Fuller et al., Biomaterials. 2008 29:1526-1532; DeKoker et al., Adv Drug Deliv Rev.
  • Biodegradable calcium phosphate nanoparticles in combination with lipids and/or polymers have been shown to deliver signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA in vivo.
  • a lipid coated calcium phosphate nanoparticle which may also contain a targeting ligand such as anisamide, may be used to deliver the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct and mmRNA of the present invention.
  • a lipid coated calcium phosphate nanoparticle was used (Li et al., J Contr Rel. 2010 142: 416-421; Li et al., J Contr Rel.
  • This delivery system combines both a targeted nanoparticle and a component to enhance the endosomal escape, calcium phosphate, in order to improve delivery of the siRNA.
  • calcium phosphate with a PEG-polyanion block copolymer may be used to deliver signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA (Kazikawa et al., J Contr Rel. 2004 97:345-356; Kazikawa et al., J Contr Rel. 2006 111:368-370).
  • a PEG-charge-conversional polymer (Pitella et al., Biomaterials. 2011 32:3106-3114) may be used to form a nanoparticle to deliver the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA of the present invention.
  • the PEG-charge-conversional polymer may improve upon the PEG-polyanion block copolymers by being cleaved into a polycation at acidic pH, thus enhancing endosomal escape.
  • core-shell nanoparticles have additionally focused on a high-throughput approach to synthesize cationic cross-linked nanogel cores and various shells (Siegwart et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2011 108:12996-13001).
  • the complexation, delivery, and internalization of the polymeric nanoparticles can be precisely controlled by altering the chemical composition in both the core and shell components of the nanoparticle.
  • the core-shell nanoparticles may efficiently deliver siRNA to mouse hepatocytes after they covalently attach cholesterol to the nanoparticle.
  • a hollow lipid core comprising a middle PLGA layer and an outer neutral lipid layer containing PEG may be used to delivery of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct and mmRNA of the present invention.
  • a luciferase-expressing tumor it was determined that the lipid-polymer-lipid hybrid nanoparticle significantly suppressed luciferase expression, as compared to a conventional lipoplex (Shi et al, Angew Chem Int Ed. 2011 50:7027-7031).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can be formulated with peptides and/or proteins in order to increase transfection of cells by the polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA.
  • peptides such as, but not limited to, cell penetrating peptides and proteins and peptides that enable intracellular delivery may be used to deliver pharmaceutical formulations.
  • a non-limiting example of a cell penetrating peptide which may be used with the pharmaceutical formulations of the present invention includes a cell-penetrating peptide sequence attached to polycations that facilitates delivery to the intracellular space, e.g., HIV-derived TAT peptide, penetratins, transportans, or hCT derived cell-penetrating peptides (see, e.g., Caron et al., Mol. Ther. 3(3):310-8 (2001); Langel, Cell-Penetrating Peptides: Processes and Applications (CRC Press, Boca Raton Fla., 2002); El-Andaloussi et al., Curr. Pharm. Des.
  • compositions can also be formulated to include a cell penetrating agent, e.g., liposomes, which enhance delivery of the compositions to the intracellular space.
  • a cell penetrating agent e.g., liposomes
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention may be complexed to peptides and/or proteins such as, but not limited to, peptides and/or proteins from Aileron Therapeutics (Cambridge, Mass.) and Permeon Biologics (Cambridge, Mass.) in order to enable intracellular delivery (Cronican et al., ACS Chem. Biol. 2010 5:747-752; McNaughton et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 2009 106:6111-6116; Sawyer, Chem Biol Drug Des. 2009 73:3-6; Verdine and Hilinski, Methods Enzymol. 2012; 503:3-33; all of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • Aileron Therapeutics Cambridge, Mass.
  • Permeon Biologics Cambridge, Mass.
  • the cell-penetrating polypeptide may comprise a first domain and a second domain.
  • the first domain may comprise a supercharged polypeptide.
  • the second domain may comprise a protein-binding partner.
  • protein-binding partner includes, but are not limited to, antibodies and functional fragments thereof, scaffold proteins, or peptides.
  • the cell-penetrating polypeptide may further comprise an intracellular binding partner for the protein-binding partner.
  • the cell-penetrating polypeptide may be capable of being secreted from a cell where the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA may be introduced.
  • Formulations of the including peptides or proteins may be used to increase cell transfection by the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA, alter the biodistribution of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA (e.g., by targeting specific tissues or cell types), and/or increase the translation of encoded protein.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can be transfected ex vivo into cells, which are subsequently transplanted into a subject.
  • the pharmaceutical compositions may include red blood cells to deliver modified RNA to liver and myeloid cells, virosomes to deliver modified RNA in virus-like particles (VLPs), and electroporated cells such as, but not limited to, from MAXCYTE® (Gaithersburg, Md.) and from ERYTECH® (Lyon, France) to deliver modified RNA. Examples of use of red blood cells, viral particles and electroporated cells to deliver payloads other than mmRNA have been documented (Godfrin et al., Expert Opin Biol Ther.
  • Cell-based formulations of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention may be used to ensure cell transfection (e.g., in the cellular carrier), alter the biodistribution of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA (e.g., by targeting the cell carrier to specific tissues or cell types), and/or increase the translation of encoded oncology-related protein.
  • nucleic acid into a cell
  • non-viral mediated techniques include, but are not limited to, electroporation, calcium phosphate mediated transfer, nucleofection, sonoporation, heat shock, magnetofection, liposome mediated transfer, microinjection, microprojectile mediated transfer (nanoparticles), cationic polymer mediated transfer (DEAE-dextran, polyethylenimine, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and the like) or cell fusion.
  • Sonoporation or cellular sonication
  • sound e.g., ultrasonic frequencies
  • Sonoporation methods are known to those in the art and are used to deliver nucleic acids in vivo (Yoon and Park, Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2010 7:321-330; Postema and Gilja, Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2007 8:355-361; Newman and Bettinger, Gene Ther. 2007 14:465-475; all herein incorporated by reference in their entirety).
  • Electroporation techniques are also well known in the art and are used to deliver nucleic acids in vivo and clinically (Andre et al., Curr Gene Ther. 2010 10:267-280; Chiarella et al., Curr Gene Ther. 2010 10:281-286; Hojman, Curr Gene Ther. 2010 10:128-138; all herein incorporated by reference in their entirety).
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be delivered by electroporation as described in Example 12.
  • the intramuscular or subcutaneous localized injection of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA of the invention can include hyaluronidase, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of hyaluronan.
  • hyaluronidase catalyzes the hydrolysis of hyaluronan.
  • hyaluronidase By catalyzing the hydrolysis of hyaluronan, a constituent of the interstitial barrier, hyaluronidase lowers the viscosity of hyaluronan, thereby increasing tissue permeability (Frost, Expert Opin. Drug Deliv. (2007) 4:427-440; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). It is useful to speed their dispersion and systemic distribution of encoded proteins produced by transfected cells.
  • the hyaluronidase can be used to increase the number of cells exposed to a signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA of the invention may be encapsulated within and/or absorbed to a nanoparticle mimic.
  • a nanoparticle mimic can mimic the delivery function organisms or particles such as, but not limited to, pathogens, viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, prions and cells.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA of the invention may be encapsulated in a non-viron particle which can mimic the delivery function of a virus (see International Pub. No. WO2012006376 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention can be attached or otherwise bound to at least one nanotube such as, but not limited to, rosette nanotubes, rosette nanotubes having twin bases with a linker, carbon nanotubes and/or single-walled carbon nanotubes,
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be bound to the nanotubes through forces such as, but not limited to, steric, ionic, covalent and/or other forces.
  • the nanotube can release one or more signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA into cells.
  • the size and/or the surface structure of at least one nanotube may be altered so as to govern the interaction of the nanotubes within the body and/or to attach or bind to the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA disclosed herein.
  • the building block and/or the functional groups attached to the building block of the at least one nanotube may be altered to adjust the dimensions and/or properties of the nanotube.
  • the length of the nanotubes may be altered to hinder the nanotubes from passing through the holes in the walls of normal blood vessels but still small enough to pass through the larger holes in the blood vessels of tumor tissue.
  • At least one nanotube may also be coated with delivery enhancing compounds including polymers, such as, but not limited to, polyethylene glycol.
  • delivery enhancing compounds including polymers, such as, but not limited to, polyethylene glycol.
  • at least one nanotube and/or the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be mixed with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and/or delivery vehicles.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA are attached and/or otherwise bound to at least one rosette nanotube.
  • the rosette nanotubes may be formed by a process known in the art and/or by the process described in International Publication No. WO2012094304, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • At least one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct and/or mmRNA may be attached and/or otherwise bound to at least one rosette nanotube by a process as described in International Publication No.
  • rosette nanotubes or modules forming rosette nanotubes are mixed in aqueous media with at least one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct and/or mmRNA under conditions which may cause at least one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA to attach or otherwise bind to the rosette nanotubes.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention include conjugates, such as a polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA covalently linked to a carrier or targeting group, or including two encoding regions that together produce a fusion protein (e.g., bearing a targeting group and therapeutic protein or peptide).
  • conjugates such as a polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA covalently linked to a carrier or targeting group, or including two encoding regions that together produce a fusion protein (e.g., bearing a targeting group and therapeutic protein or peptide).
  • the conjugates of the invention include a naturally occurring substance, such as a protein (e.g., human serum albumin (HSA), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or globulin); an carbohydrate (e.g., a dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan, inulin, cyclodextrin or hyaluronic acid); or a lipid.
  • the ligand may also be a recombinant or synthetic molecule, such as a synthetic polymer, e.g., a synthetic polyamino acid, an oligonucleotide (e.g. an aptamer).
  • polyamino acids examples include polyamino acid is a polylysine (PLL), poly L-aspartic acid, poly L-glutamic acid, styrene-maleic acid anhydride copolymer, poly(L-lactide-co-glycolied) copolymer, divinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide copolymer (HMPA), polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyurethane, poly(2-ethylacrylic acid), N-isopropylacrylamide polymers, or polyphosphazine.
  • PLL polylysine
  • poly L-aspartic acid poly L-glutamic acid
  • styrene-maleic acid anhydride copolymer poly(L-lactide-co-glycolied) copolymer
  • divinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer divinyl ether-
  • polyamines include: polyethylenimine, polylysine (PLL), spermine, spermidine, polyamine, pseudopeptide-polyamine, peptidomimetic polyamine, dendrimer polyamine, arginine, amidine, protamine, cationic lipid, cationic porphyrin, quaternary salt of a polyamine, or an alpha helical peptide.
  • the conjugate of the present invention may function as a carrier for the signal-sensor mmRNA of the present invention.
  • the conjugate may comprise a cationic polymer such as, but not limited to, polyamine, polylysine, polyalkylenimine, and polyethylenimine which may be grafted to with poly(ethylene glycol).
  • the conjugate may be similar to the polymeric conjugate and the method of synthesizing the polymeric conjugate described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,586,524 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • the conjugates can also include targeting groups, e.g., a cell or tissue targeting agent, e.g., a lectin, glycoprotein, lipid or protein, e.g., an antibody, that binds to a specified cell type such as a kidney cell.
  • a cell or tissue targeting agent e.g., a lectin, glycoprotein, lipid or protein, e.g., an antibody, that binds to a specified cell type such as a kidney cell.
  • a targeting group can be a thyrotropin, melanotropin, lectin, glycoprotein, surfactant protein A, Mucin carbohydrate, multivalent lactose, multivalent galactose, N-acetyl-galactosamine, N-acetyl-gulucosamine multivalent mannose, multivalent fucose, glycosylated polyaminoacids, multivalent galactose, transferrin, bisphosphonate, polyglutamate, polyaspartate, a lipid, cholesterol, a steroid, bile acid, folate, vitamin B12, biotin, an RGD peptide, an RGD peptide mimetic or an aptamer.
  • Targeting groups can be proteins, e.g., glycoproteins, or peptides, e.g., molecules having a specific affinity for a co-ligand, or antibodies e.g., an antibody, that binds to a specified cell type such as a cancer cell, endothelial cell, or bone cell.
  • Targeting groups may also include hormones and hormone receptors. They can also include non-peptidic species, such as lipids, lectins, carbohydrates, vitamins, cofactors, multivalent lactose, multivalent galactose, N-acetyl-galactosamine, N-acetyl-gulucosamine multivalent mannose, multivalent fucose, or aptamers.
  • the ligand can be, for example, a lipopolysaccharide, or an activator of p38 MAP kinase.
  • the targeting group can be any ligand that is capable of targeting a specific receptor. Examples include, without limitation, folate, GalNAc, galactose, mannose, mannose-6P, apatamers, integrin receptor ligands, chemokine receptor ligands, transferrin, biotin, serotonin receptor ligands, PSMA, endothelin, GCPII, somatostatin, LDL, and HDL ligands.
  • the targeting group is an aptamer.
  • the aptamer can be unmodified or have any combination of modifications disclosed herein.
  • compositions of the present invention may include chemical modifications such as, but not limited to, modifications similar to locked nucleic acids.
  • LNA locked nucleic acid
  • Some embodiments featured in the invention include signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA with phosphorothioate backbones and oligonucleosides with other modified backbones, and in particular —CH 2 —NH—CH 2 —, —CH 2 —N(CH 3 )—O—CH 2 — [known as a methylene (methylimino) or MMI backbone], —CH 2 —O—N(CH 3 )—CH 2 —, —CH 2 —N(CH 3 )—N(CH 3 )—CH 2 — and —N(CH 3 )—CH 2 —CH 2 — [wherein the native phosphodiester backbone is represented as —O—P(O) 2 —O—CH 2 —] of the above-referenced U.S.
  • the polynucleotides featured herein have morpholino backbone structures of the above-referenced U.S. Pat. No. 5,034,506.
  • Modifications at the 2′ position may also aid in delivery.
  • modifications at the 2′ position are not located in a polypeptide-coding sequence, i.e., not in a translatable region.
  • Modifications at the 2′ position may be located in a 5′UTR, a 3′UTR and/or a tailing region.
  • Modifications at the 2′ position can include one of the following at the 2′ position: H (i.e., 2′-deoxy); F; O-, S-, or N-alkyl; O-, S-, or N-alkenyl; O-, S- or N-alkynyl; or O-alkyl-O-alkyl, wherein the alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl may be substituted or unsubstituted C 1 to C 10 alkyl or C 2 to C 10 alkenyl and alkynyl.
  • Exemplary suitable modifications include O[(CH 2 ) n O] m CH 3 , O(CH 2 ).
  • n OCH 3 O(CH 2 ) n NH 2 , O(CH 2 ) n CH 3 , O(CH 2 ) n ONH 2 , and O(CH 2 ) n ON[(CH 2 ) n CH 3 )] 2 , where n and m are from 1 to about 10.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA include one of the following at the 2′ position: C 1 to C 10 lower alkyl, substituted lower alkyl, alkaryl, aralkyl, O-alkaryl or O-aralkyl, SH, SCH 3 , OCN, Cl, Br, CN, CF 3 , OCF 3 , SOCH 3 , SO 2 CH 3 , ONO 2 , NO 2 , N 3 , NH 2 , heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkaryl, aminoalkylamino, polyalkylamino, substituted silyl, an RNA cleaving group, a reporter group, an intercalator, a group for improving the pharmacokinetic properties, or a group for improving the pharmacodynamic properties, and other substituents having similar properties.
  • the modification includes a 2′-methoxyethoxy (2′-O—CH 2 CH 2 OCH 3 , also known as 2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl) or 2′-MOE) (Martin et al., Helv. Chim. Acta, 1995, 78:486-504) i.e., an alkoxy-alkoxy group.
  • 2′-dimethylaminooxyethoxy i.e., a O(CH 2 ) 2 ON(CH 3 ) 2 group, also known as 2′-DMAOE, as described in examples herein below
  • 2′-dimethylaminoethoxyethoxy also known in the art as 2′-O-dimethylaminoethoxyethyl or 2′-DMAEOE
  • 2′-O—CH 2 —O—CH 2 —N(CH 2 ) 2 also described in examples herein below.
  • modifications include 2′-methoxy (2′-OCH 3 ), 2′-aminopropoxy (2′-OCH 2 CH 2 CH 2 NH 2 ) and 2′-fluoro (2′-F). Similar modifications may also be made at other positions, particularly the 3′ position of the sugar on the 3′ terminal nucleotide or in 2′-5′ linked dsRNAs and the 5′ position of 5′ terminal nucleotide.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may also have sugar mimetics such as cyclobutyl moieties in place of the pentofuranosyl sugar.
  • Representative U.S. patents that teach the preparation of such modified sugar structures include, but are not limited to, U.S. Pat. Nos.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA is covalently conjugated to a cell penetrating polypeptide.
  • the cell-penetrating peptide may also include a signal peptide sequence.
  • the conjugates of the invention can be designed to have increased stability; increased cell transfection; and/or altered the biodistribution (e.g., targeted to specific tissues or cell types).
  • Self-assembled nanoparticles have a well-defined size which may be precisely controlled as the nucleic acid strands may be easily reprogrammable.
  • the optimal particle size for a cancer-targeting nanodelivery carrier is 20-100 nm as a diameter greater than 20 nm avoids renal clearance and enhances delivery to certain tumors through enhanced permeability and retention effect.
  • Using self-assembled nucleic acid nanoparticles a single uniform population in size and shape having a precisely controlled spatial orientation and density of cancer-targeting ligands for enhanced delivery.
  • oligonucleotide nanoparticles were prepared using programmable self-assembly of short DNA fragments and therapeutic siRNAs.
  • nanoparticles are molecularly identical with controllable particle size and target ligand location and density.
  • the DNA fragments and siRNAs self-assembled into a one-step reaction to generate DNA/siRNA tetrahedral nanoparticles for targeted in vivo delivery. (Lee et al., Nature Nanotechnology 2012 7:389-393).
  • compositions may additionally comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, which, as used herein, includes any and all solvents, dispersion media, diluents, or other liquid vehicles, dispersion or suspension aids, surface active agents, isotonic agents, thickening or emulsifying agents, preservatives, solid binders, lubricants and the like, as suited to the particular dosage form desired.
  • a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient includes any and all solvents, dispersion media, diluents, or other liquid vehicles, dispersion or suspension aids, surface active agents, isotonic agents, thickening or emulsifying agents, preservatives, solid binders, lubricants and the like, as suited to the particular dosage form desired.
  • Remington's The Science and Practice of Pharmacy 21 st Edition, A. R. Gennaro (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Md., 2006; incorporated herein by reference) discloses various excipients
  • a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient is at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% pure.
  • an excipient is approved for use in humans and for veterinary use.
  • an excipient is approved by United States Food and Drug Administration.
  • an excipient is pharmaceutical grade.
  • an excipient meets the standards of the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), the European Pharmacopoeia (EP), the British Pharmacopoeia, and/or the International Pharmacopoeia.
  • compositions include, but are not limited to, inert diluents, dispersing and/or granulating agents, surface active agents and/or emulsifiers, disintegrating agents, binding agents, preservatives, buffering agents, lubricating agents, and/or oils. Such excipients may optionally be included in pharmaceutical compositions.
  • Exemplary diluents include, but are not limited to, calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, calcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, calcium hydrogen phosphate, sodium phosphate lactose, sucrose, cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, kaolin, mannitol, sorbitol, inositol, sodium chloride, dry starch, cornstarch, powdered sugar, etc., and/or combinations thereof.
  • Exemplary granulating and/or dispersing agents include, but are not limited to, potato starch, corn starch, tapioca starch, sodium starch glycolate, clays, alginic acid, guar gum, citrus pulp, agar, bentonite, cellulose and wood products, natural sponge, cation-exchange resins, calcium carbonate, silicates, sodium carbonate, cross-linked poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone) (crospovidone), sodium carboxymethyl starch (sodium starch glycolate), carboxymethyl cellulose, cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (croscarmellose), methylcellulose, pregelatinized starch (starch 1500), microcrystalline starch, water insoluble starch, calcium carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate (VEEGUM®), sodium lauryl sulfate, quaternary ammonium compounds, etc., and/or combinations thereof.
  • crospovidone cross-linked poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone)
  • Exemplary surface active agents and/or emulsifiers include, but are not limited to, natural emulsifiers (e.g. acacia, agar, alginic acid, sodium alginate, tragacanth, chondrux, cholesterol, xanthan, pectin, gelatin, egg yolk, casein, wool fat, cholesterol, wax, and lecithin), colloidal clays (e.g. bentonite [aluminum silicate] and VEEGUM® [magnesium aluminum silicate]), long chain amino acid derivatives, high molecular weight alcohols (e.g.
  • stearyl alcohol cetyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, triacetin monostearate, ethylene glycol distearate, glyceryl monostearate, and propylene glycol monostearate, polyvinyl alcohol), carbomers (e.g. carboxy polymethylene, polyacrylic acid, acrylic acid polymer, and carboxyvinyl polymer), carrageenan, cellulosic derivatives (e.g. carboxymethylcellulose sodium, powdered cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylcellulose), sorbitan fatty acid esters (e.g.
  • polyoxyethylene monostearate [MYRJ®45], polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil, polyoxymethylene stearate, and SOLUTOL®), sucrose fatty acid esters, polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters (e.g. CREMOPHOR®), polyoxyethylene ethers, (e.g.
  • polyoxyethylene lauryl ether [BRIJ®30]), poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone), diethylene glycol monolaurate, triethanolamine oleate, sodium oleate, potassium oleate, ethyl oleate, oleic acid, ethyl laurate, sodium lauryl sulfate, PLUORINC®F 68, POLOXAMER®188, cetrimonium bromide, cetylpyridinium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, docusate sodium, etc. and/or combinations thereof.
  • Exemplary binding agents include, but are not limited to, starch (e.g. cornstarch and starch paste); gelatin; sugars (e.g. sucrose, glucose, dextrose, dextrin, molasses, lactose, lactitol, mannitol); natural and synthetic gums (e.g.
  • acacia sodium alginate, extract of Irish moss, panwar gum, ghatti gum, mucilage of isapol husks, carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose acetate, poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone), magnesium aluminum silicate)(VEEGUM°, and larch arabogalactan); alginates; polyethylene oxide; polyethylene glycol; inorganic calcium salts; silicic acid; polymethacrylates; waxes; water; alcohol; etc.; and combinations thereof.
  • Exemplary preservatives may include, but are not limited to, antioxidants, chelating agents, antimicrobial preservatives, antifungal preservatives, alcohol preservatives, acidic preservatives, and/or other preservatives.
  • Exemplary antioxidants include, but are not limited to, alpha tocopherol, ascorbic acid, acorbyl palmitate, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, monothioglycerol, potassium metabisulfite, propionic acid, propyl gallate, sodium ascorbate, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, and/or sodium sulfite.
  • Exemplary chelating agents include ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), citric acid monohydrate, disodium edetate, dipotassium edetate, edetic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, phosphoric acid, sodium edetate, tartaric acid, and/or trisodium edetate.
  • EDTA ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
  • citric acid monohydrate disodium edetate
  • dipotassium edetate dipotassium edetate
  • edetic acid fumaric acid, malic acid, phosphoric acid, sodium edetate, tartaric acid, and/or trisodium edetate.
  • antimicrobial preservatives include, but are not limited to, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, bronopol, cetrimide, cetylpyridinium chloride, chlorhexidine, chlorobutanol, chlorocresol, chloroxylenol, cresol, ethyl alcohol, glycerin, hexetidine, imidurea, phenol, phenoxyethanol, phenylethyl alcohol, phenylmercuric nitrate, propylene glycol, and/or thimerosal.
  • Exemplary antifungal preservatives include, but are not limited to, butyl paraben, methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben, benzoic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, potassium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium propionate, and/or sorbic acid.
  • Exemplary alcohol preservatives include, but are not limited to, ethanol, polyethylene glycol, phenol, phenolic compounds, bisphenol, chlorobutanol, hydroxybenzoate, and/or phenylethyl alcohol.
  • Exemplary acidic preservatives include, but are not limited to, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, citric acid, acetic acid, dehydroacetic acid, ascorbic acid, sorbic acid, and/or phytic acid.
  • preservatives include, but are not limited to, tocopherol, tocopherol acetate, deteroxime mesylate, cetrimide, butylated hydroxyanisol (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluened (BHT), ethylenediamine, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, potassium sulfite, potassium metabisulfite, GLYDANT PLUS®, PHENONIP®, methylparaben, GERMALL®115, GERMABEN®II, NEOLONETM, KATHONTM, and/or EUXYL®.
  • Exemplary buffering agents include, but are not limited to, citrate buffer solutions, acetate buffer solutions, phosphate buffer solutions, ammonium chloride, calcium carbonate, calcium chloride, calcium citrate, calcium glubionate, calcium gluceptate, calcium gluconate, D-gluconic acid, calcium glycerophosphate, calcium lactate, propanoic acid, calcium levulinate, pentanoic acid, dibasic calcium phosphate, phosphoric acid, tribasic calcium phosphate, calcium hydroxide phosphate, potassium acetate, potassium chloride, potassium gluconate, potassium mixtures, dibasic potassium phosphate, monobasic potassium phosphate, potassium phosphate mixtures, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium lactate, dibasic sodium phosphate, monobasic sodium phosphate, sodium phosphate mixtures, tromethamine, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, alginic acid, pyrogen-free water, isotonic
  • Exemplary lubricating agents include, but are not limited to, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, stearic acid, silica, talc, malt, glyceryl behanate, hydrogenated vegetable oils, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, leucine, magnesium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, etc., and combinations thereof.
  • oils include, but are not limited to, almond, apricot kernel, avocado, babassu, bergamot, black current seed, borage, cade, camomile, canola, caraway, carnauba, castor, cinnamon, cocoa butter, coconut, cod liver, coffee, corn, cotton seed, emu, eucalyptus, evening primrose, fish, flaxseed, geraniol, gourd, grape seed, hazel nut, hyssop, isopropyl myristate, jojoba, kukui nut, lavandin, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, macademia nut, mallow, mango seed, meadowfoam seed, mink, nutmeg, olive, orange, orange roughy, palm, palm kernel, peach kernel, peanut, poppy seed, pumpkin seed, rapeseed, rice bran, rosemary, safflower, sandalwood, sasquana, savoury
  • oils include, but are not limited to, butyl stearate, caprylic triglyceride, capric triglyceride, cyclomethicone, diethyl sebacate, dimethicone 360, isopropyl myristate, mineral oil, octyldodecanol, oleyl alcohol, silicone oil, and/or combinations thereof.
  • Excipients such as cocoa butter and suppository waxes, coloring agents, coating agents, sweetening, flavoring, and/or perfuming agents can be present in the composition, according to the judgment of the formulator.
  • the present disclosure encompasses the delivery of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA for any of therapeutic, pharmaceutical, diagnostic or imaging by any appropriate route taking into consideration likely advances in the sciences of drug delivery. Delivery may be naked or formulated.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be delivered to a cell naked.
  • naked refers to delivering signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA free from agents which promote transfection.
  • the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA delivered to the cell may contain no modifications.
  • the naked signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be delivered to the cell using routes of administration known in the art and described herein.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be formulated, using the methods described herein.
  • the formulations may contain signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA which may be modified and/or unmodified.
  • the formulations may further include, but are not limited to, cell penetration agents, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a delivery agent, a bioerodible or biocompatible polymer, a solvent, and a sustained-release delivery depot.
  • the formulated signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be delivered to the cell using routes of administration known in the art and described herein.
  • compositions may also be formulated for direct delivery to an organ or tissue in any of several ways in the art including, but not limited to, direct soaking or bathing, via a catheter, by gels, powder, ointments, creams, gels, lotions, and/or drops, by using substrates such as fabric or biodegradable materials coated or impregnated with the compositions, and the like.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be administered by any route which results in a therapeutically effective outcome. These include, but are not limited to enteral, gastroenteral, epidural, oral, transdermal, epidural (peridural), intracerebral (into the cerebrum), intracerebroventricular (into the cerebral ventricles), epicutaneous (application onto the skin), intradermal, (into the skin itself), subcutaneous (under the skin), nasal administration (through the nose), intravenous (into a vein), intraarterial (into an artery), intramuscular (into a muscle), intracardiac (into the heart), intraosseous infusion (into the bone marrow), intrathecal (into the spinal canal), intraperitoneal, (infusion or injection into the peritoneum), intravesical infusion, intravitreal, (through the eye), intracavernous injection, (into the base of the penis), intravaginal administration, intrauter
  • compositions may be administered in a way which allows them cross the blood-brain barrier, vascular barrier, or other epithelial barrier.
  • Non-limiting routes of administration for the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention are described below.
  • Liquid dosage forms for oral and parenteral administration include, but are not limited to, pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups, and/or elixirs.
  • liquid dosage forms may comprise inert diluents commonly used in the art such as, for example, water or other solvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifiers such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dimethylformamide, oils (in particular, cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor, and sesame oils), glycerol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fatty acid esters of sorbitan, and mixtures thereof.
  • inert diluents commonly used in the art such as, for example,
  • oral compositions can include adjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents, sweetening, flavoring, and/or perfuming agents.
  • adjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents, sweetening, flavoring, and/or perfuming agents.
  • compositions are mixed with solubilizing agents such as CREMOPHOR®, alcohols, oils, modified oils, glycols, polysorbates, cyclodextrins, polymers, and/or combinations thereof.
  • Injectable preparations for example, sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspensions may be formulated according to the known art using suitable dispersing agents, wetting agents, and/or suspending agents.
  • Sterile injectable preparations may be sterile injectable solutions, suspensions, and/or emulsions in nontoxic parenterally acceptable diluents and/or solvents, for example, as a solution in 1,3-butanediol.
  • the acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water, Ringer's solution, U.S.P., and isotonic sodium chloride solution.
  • Sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium.
  • any bland fixed oil can be employed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides.
  • Fatty acids such as oleic acid can be used in the preparation of injectables.
  • Injectable formulations can be sterilized, for example, by filtration through a bacterial-retaining filter, and/or by incorporating sterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which can be dissolved or dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectable medium prior to use.
  • the rate of drug release can be controlled.
  • biodegradable polymers include poly(orthoesters) and poly(anhydrides).
  • Depot injectable formulations are prepared by entrapping the drug in liposomes or microemulsions which are compatible with body tissues.
  • compositions for rectal or vaginal administration are typically suppositories which can be prepared by mixing compositions with suitable non-irritating excipients such as cocoa butter, polyethylene glycol or a suppository wax which are solid at ambient temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore melt in the rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active ingredient.
  • suitable non-irritating excipients such as cocoa butter, polyethylene glycol or a suppository wax which are solid at ambient temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore melt in the rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active ingredient.
  • Solid dosage forms for oral administration include capsules, tablets, pills, powders, and granules.
  • an active ingredient is mixed with at least one inert, pharmaceutically acceptable excipient such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate and/or fillers or extenders (e.g. starches, lactose, sucrose, glucose, mannitol, and silicic acid), binders (e.g. carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidinone, sucrose, and acacia), humectants (e.g. glycerol), disintegrating agents (e.g.
  • the dosage form may comprise buffering agents.
  • solution retarding agents e.g. paraffin
  • absorption accelerators e.g. quaternary ammonium compounds
  • wetting agents e.g. cetyl alcohol and glycerol monostearate
  • absorbents e.g. kaolin and bentonite clay
  • lubricants e.g. talc, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycols, sodium lauryl sulfate
  • the dosage form may comprise buffering agents.
  • compositions containing the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention may be formulated for administration topically.
  • the skin may be an ideal target site for delivery as it is readily accessible. Gene expression may be restricted not only to the skin, potentially avoiding nonspecific toxicity, but also to specific layers and cell types within the skin.
  • the site of cutaneous expression of the delivered compositions will depend on the route of nucleic acid delivery.
  • Three routes are commonly considered to deliver signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA to the skin: (i) topical application (e.g. for local/regional treatment and/or oncology-related applications); (ii) intradermal injection (e.g. for local/regional treatment and/or oncology-related applications); and (iii) systemic delivery (e.g. for treatment of dermatologic diseases that affect both cutaneous and extracutaneous regions).
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA can be delivered to the skin by several different approaches known in the art.
  • the invention provides for a variety of dressings (e.g., wound dressings) or bandages (e.g., adhesive bandages) for conveniently and/or effectively carrying out methods of the present invention.
  • dressing or bandages may comprise sufficient amounts of pharmaceutical compositions and/or signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein to allow a user to perform multiple treatments of a subject(s).
  • the invention provides for the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA compositions to be delivered in more than one injection.
  • tissue such as skin
  • a device and/or solution which may increase permeability.
  • the tissue may be subjected to an abrasion device to increase the permeability of the skin (see U.S. Patent Publication No. 20080275468, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • the tissue may be subjected to an ultrasound enhancement device.
  • An ultrasound enhancement device may include, but is not limited to, the devices described in U.S. Publication No. 20040236268 and U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,491,657 and 6,234,990; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties. Methods of enhancing the permeability of tissue are described in U.S. Publication Nos. 20040171980 and 20040236268 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,190,315; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • a device may be used to increase permeability of tissue before delivering formulations of modified mRNA described herein.
  • the permeability of skin may be measured by methods known in the art and/or described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,190,315, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • a modified mRNA formulation may be delivered by the drug delivery methods described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,190,315, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • tissue may be treated with a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) cream before, during and/or after the tissue may be subjected to a device which may increase permeability.
  • EMLA local anesthetics
  • enhancers may be applied to the tissue before, during, and/or after the tissue has been treated to increase permeability.
  • Enhancers include, but are not limited to, transport enhancers, physical enhancers, and cavitation enhancers. Non-limiting examples of enhancers are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,190,315, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • a device may be used to increase permeability of tissue before delivering formulations of modified mRNA described herein, which may further contain a substance that invokes an immune response.
  • a formulation containing a substance to invoke an immune response may be delivered by the methods described in U.S. Publication Nos. 20040171980 and 20040236268; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • Dosage forms for topical and/or transdermal administration of a composition may include ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, gels, foams, powders, solutions, sprays, inhalants and/or patches.
  • an active ingredient is admixed under sterile conditions with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and/or any needed preservatives and/or buffers as may be required.
  • the present invention contemplates the use of transdermal patches, which often have the added advantage of providing controlled delivery of a compound to the body.
  • dosage forms may be prepared, for example, by dissolving and/or dispensing the compound in the proper medium.
  • rate may be controlled by either providing a rate controlling membrane and/or by dispersing the compound in a polymer matrix and/or gel.
  • Formulations suitable for topical administration include, but are not limited to, liquid and/or semi liquid preparations such as liniments, lotions, oil in water and/or water in oil emulsions such as creams, ointments and/or pastes, and/or solutions and/or suspensions.
  • liquid and/or semi liquid preparations such as liniments, lotions, oil in water and/or water in oil emulsions such as creams, ointments and/or pastes, and/or solutions and/or suspensions.
  • Topically-administrable formulations may, for example, comprise from about 0.1% to about 10% (w/w) active ingredient, although the concentration of active ingredient may be as high as the solubility limit of the active ingredient in the solvent.
  • Formulations for topical administration may further comprise one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA of present invention may use various penetration enhancers to deliver the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA to at least one area associated with one or more hyperproliferative diseases, disorders or conditions.
  • Most drugs are present in solution in both ionized and nonionized forms. However, usually only lipid soluble or lipophilic drugs readily cross cell membranes. It has been discovered that even non-lipophilic drugs may cross cell membranes if the membrane to be crossed is treated with a penetration enhancer. In addition to aiding the diffusion of non-lipophilic drugs across cell membranes, penetration enhancers also enhance the permeability of lipophilic drugs.
  • Penetration enhancers may be classified as belonging to one of five broad categories, i.e., surfactants, fatty acids, bile salts, chelating agents, and non-chelating non-surfactants (Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1991, p. 92). Each of the above mentioned classes of penetration enhancers are described below in greater detail. Combinations of penetration enhancer may also be encompassed by the scope of the present invention, for example, fatty acids/salts in combination with bile acids/salts. Other non-limiting examples of combinations of penetration enhancers include the combination of sodium salt of lauric acid, capric acid and UDCA.
  • surfactants are chemical entities which, when dissolved in an aqueous solution, reduce the surface tension of the solution or the interfacial tension between the aqueous solution and another liquid, with the result that absorption of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA through the mucosa is enhanced.
  • these penetration enhancers include, for example, sodium lauryl sulfate, polyoxyethylene-9-lauryl ether and polyoxyethylene-20-cetyl ether) (Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1991, p. 92); and perfluorochemical emulsions, such as FC-43 (Takahashi et al., J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 1988, 40, 252).
  • fatty acids and their derivatives which act as penetration enhancers include, but are not limited to, oleic acid, lauric acid, capric acid (n-decanoic acid), myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, dicaprate, tricaprate, monoolein (1-monooleoyl-rac-glycerol), dilaurin, caprylic acid, arachidonic acid, glycerol 1-monocaprate, 1-dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one, acylcarnitines, acylcholines, C 1 -C 10 alkyl esters thereof (e.g., methyl, isopropyl and t-butyl), and mono- and di-glycerides thereof (i.e., oleate, laurate, caprate, myristate, palmitate, stearate, linoleate, etc.) (Lee
  • bile salts include any of the naturally occurring components of bile as well as any of their synthetic derivatives.
  • the bile salts of the invention include, but are not limited to, cholic acid (or its pharmaceutically acceptable sodium salt, sodium cholate), dehydrocholic acid (sodium dehydrocholate), deoxycholic acid (sodium deoxycholate), glucholic acid (sodium glucholate), glycholic acid (sodium glycocholate), glycodeoxycholic acid (sodium glycodeoxycholate), taurocholic acid (sodium taurocholate), taurodeoxycholic acid (sodium taurodeoxycholate), chenodeoxycholic acid (sodium chenodeoxycholate), ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), sodium tauro-24,25-dihydro-fusidate (STDHF), sodium glycodihydrofusidate and polyoxyethylene-9-lauryl ether (POE) (Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1991, page 92; Swinyard, Chapter 39 In: Remington's
  • Chelating agents can be defined as compounds that remove metallic ions from solution by forming complexes therewith, with the result that absorption of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA through the mucosa is enhanced.
  • chelating agents have the added advantage of also serving as DNase inhibitors, as most characterized DNA nucleases require a divalent metal ion for catalysis and are thus inhibited by chelating agents (Jarrett, J. Chromatogr., 1993, 618, 315-339).
  • Chelating agents of the invention include but are not limited to disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA), citric acid, salicylates (e.g., sodium salicylate, 5-methoxysalicylate and homovanilate), N-acyl derivatives of collagen, laureth-9 and N-amino acyl derivatives of beta-diketones (enamines)(Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1991, page 92; Muranishi, Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1990, 7, 1-33; Buur et al., J. Control Rel., 1990, 14, 43-51).
  • EDTA disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
  • citric acid e.g., citric acid
  • salicylates e.g., sodium salicylate, 5-methoxysalicylate and homovanilate
  • N-acyl derivatives of collagen e.g., laureth-9 and N-amino acyl derivatives
  • non-chelating non-surfactant penetration enhancing compounds can be defined as compounds that demonstrate insignificant activity as chelating agents or as surfactants but that nonetheless enhance absorption of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA through the alimentary mucosa (Muranishi, Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1990, 7, 1-33).
  • This class of penetration enhancers include, but are not limited to, unsaturated cyclic ureas, 1-alkyl- and 1-alkenylazacyclo-alkanone derivatives (Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1991, page 92); and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as diclofenac sodium, indomethacin and phenylbutazone (Yamashita et al., J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 1987, 39, 621-626).
  • Agents that enhance uptake of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA at the cellular level may also be added to the pharmaceutical and other compositions of the present invention.
  • cationic lipids such as lipofectin (Junichi et al, U.S. Pat. No. 5,705,188), cationic glycerol derivatives, and polycationic molecules, such as polylysine (Lollo et al., PCT Application WO 97/30731), are also known to enhance the cellular uptake of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA.
  • agents may be utilized to enhance the penetration of the administered signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA, including glycols such as ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, pyrrols such as 2-pyrrol, azones, and terpenes such as limonene and menthone.
  • the composition is formulated in depots for extended release.
  • a specific organ or tissue a “target tissue” is targeted for administration.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA are spatially retained within or proximal to a target tissue.
  • retention is determined by measuring the amount of the nucleic acid present in the composition that enters one or more target cells. For example, at least 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 85, 90, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 99.9, 99.99 or greater than 99.99% of the nucleic acids administered to the subject are present intracellularly at a period of time following administration.
  • intramuscular injection to a mammalian subject is performed using an aqueous composition containing a ribonucleic acid and a transfection reagent, and retention of the composition is determined by measuring the amount of the ribonucleic acid present in the muscle cells.
  • aspects of the invention are directed to methods of providing a composition to a target tissue of a mammalian subject, by contacting the target tissue (containing one or more target cells) with the composition under conditions such that the composition is substantially retained in the target tissue.
  • the composition contains an effective amount of a signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA such that the polypeptide of interest is produced in at least one target cell.
  • the compositions generally contain a cell penetration agent, although “naked” nucleic acid (such as nucleic acids without a cell penetration agent or other agent) is also contemplated, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
  • the amount of an oncology-related protein produced by cells in a tissue is desirably increased.
  • this increase in oncology-related protein production is spatially restricted to cells within the target tissue.
  • the composition includes a plurality of different signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA, where one or more than one of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA encodes an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the composition also contains a cell penetration agent to assist in the intracellular delivery of the composition.
  • a determination is made of the dose of the composition required to produce the oncology-related polypeptide of interest in a substantial percentage of cells contained within the predetermined volume of the target tissue (generally, without inducing significant production of the oncology-related polypeptide of interest in tissue adjacent to the predetermined volume, or distally to the target tissue). Subsequent to this determination, the determined dose is introduced directly into the tissue of the mammalian subject.
  • the invention provides for the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA to be delivered in more than one injection or by split dose injections.
  • the invention may be retained near target tissue using a small disposable drug reservoir or patch pump.
  • patch pumps include those manufactured and/or sold by BD® (Franklin Lakes, N.J.), Insulet Corporation (Bedford, Mass.), SteadyMed Therapeutics (San Francisco, Calif.), Medtronic (Minneapolis, Minn.), UniLife (York, Pa.), Valeritas (Bridgewater, N.J.), and SpringLeaf Therapeutics (Boston, Mass.).
  • a pharmaceutical composition may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation suitable for pulmonary administration via the buccal cavity.
  • a formulation may comprise dry particles which comprise the active ingredient and which have a diameter in the range from about 0.5 nm to about 7 nm or from about 1 nm to about 6 nm.
  • Such compositions are suitably in the form of dry powders for administration using a device comprising a dry powder reservoir to which a stream of propellant may be directed to disperse the powder and/or using a self propelling solvent/powder dispensing container such as a device comprising the active ingredient dissolved and/or suspended in a low-boiling propellant in a sealed container.
  • Such powders comprise particles wherein at least 98% of the particles by weight have a diameter greater than 0.5 nm and at least 95% of the particles by number have a diameter less than 7 nm. Alternatively, at least 95% of the particles by weight have a diameter greater than 1 nm and at least 90% of the particles by number have a diameter less than 6 nm.
  • Dry powder compositions may include a solid fine powder diluent such as sugar and are conveniently provided in a unit dose form.
  • Low boiling propellants generally include liquid propellants having a boiling point of below 65° F. at atmospheric pressure. Generally the propellant may constitute 50% to 99.9% (w/w) of the composition, and active ingredient may constitute 0.1% to 20% (w/w) of the composition.
  • a propellant may further comprise additional ingredients such as a liquid non-ionic and/or solid anionic surfactant and/or a solid diluent (which may have a particle size of the same order as particles comprising the active ingredient).
  • compositions formulated for pulmonary delivery may provide an active ingredient in the form of droplets of a solution and/or suspension.
  • Such formulations may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold as aqueous and/or dilute alcoholic solutions and/or suspensions, optionally sterile, comprising active ingredient, and may conveniently be administered using any nebulization and/or atomization device.
  • Such formulations may further comprise one or more additional ingredients including, but not limited to, a flavoring agent such as saccharin sodium, a volatile oil, a buffering agent, a surface active agent, and/or a preservative such as methylhydroxybenzoate.
  • Droplets provided by this route of administration may have an average diameter in the range from about 0.1 nm to about 200 nm.
  • Formulations described herein as being useful for pulmonary delivery are useful for intranasal delivery of a pharmaceutical composition.
  • Another formulation suitable for intranasal administration is a coarse powder comprising the active ingredient and having an average particle from about 0.2 ⁇ m to 500 ⁇ m. Such a formulation is administered in the manner in which snuff is taken, i.e. by rapid inhalation through the nasal passage from a container of the powder held close to the nose.
  • Formulations suitable for nasal administration may, for example, comprise from about as little as 0.1% (w/w) and as much as 100% (w/w) of active ingredient, and may comprise one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • a pharmaceutical composition may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation suitable for buccal administration. Such formulations may, for example, be in the form of tablets and/or lozenges made using conventional methods, and may, for example, 0.1% to 20% (w/w) active ingredient, the balance comprising an orally dissolvable and/or degradable composition and, optionally, one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • formulations suitable for buccal administration may comprise a powder and/or an aerosolized and/or atomized solution and/or suspension comprising active ingredient.
  • Such powdered, aerosolized, and/or aerosolized formulations when dispersed, may have an average particle and/or droplet size in the range from about 0.1 nm to about 200 nm, and may further comprise one or more of any additional ingredients described herein.
  • a pharmaceutical composition may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation suitable for ophthalmic administration.
  • Such formulations may, for example, be in the form of eye drops including, for example, a 0.1/1.0% (w/w) solution and/or suspension of the active ingredient in an aqueous or oily liquid excipient.
  • Such drops may further comprise buffering agents, salts, and/or one or more other of any additional ingredients described herein.
  • Other ophthalmically-administrable formulations which are useful include those which comprise the active ingredient in microcrystalline form and/or in a liposomal preparation. Ear drops and/or eye drops are contemplated as being within the scope of this invention.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein can be used in a number of different scenarios in which delivery of a substance (the “payload”) to a biological target is desired, for example delivery of detectable substances for detection of the target, or delivery of a therapeutic agent.
  • Detection methods can include, but are not limited to, both imaging in vitro and in vivo imaging methods, e.g., immunohistochemistry, bioluminescence imaging (BLI), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), electron microscopy, X-ray computed tomography, Raman imaging, optical coherence tomography, absorption imaging, thermal imaging, fluorescence reflectance imaging, fluorescence microscopy, fluorescence molecular tomographic imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, X-ray imaging, ultrasound imaging, photoacoustic imaging, lab assays, or in any situation where tagging/staining/imaging is required.
  • imaging in vitro and in vivo imaging methods e.g., immunohistochemistry, bioluminescence imaging (BLI), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), electron microscopy, X-ray computed tomography, Raman imaging, optical coherence tomography, absorption imaging, thermal imaging
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA can be designed to include both a linker and a payload in any useful orientation.
  • a linker having two ends is used to attach one end to the payload and the other end to the nucleobase, such as at the C-7 or C-8 positions of the deaza-adenosine or deaza-guanosine or to the N-3 or C-5 positions of cytosine or uracil.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotide of the invention can include more than one payload (e.g., a label and a transcription inhibitor), as well as a cleavable linker.
  • the modified nucleotide is a modified 7-deaza-adenosine triphosphate, where one end of a cleavable linker is attached to the C7 position of 7-deaza-adenine, the other end of the linker is attached to an inhibitor (e.g., to the C5 position of the nucleobase on a cytidine), and a label (e.g., Cy5) is attached to the center of the linker (see, e.g., compound 1 of A*pCp C5 Parg Capless in FIG. 5 and columns 9 and 10 of U.S. Pat. No. 7,994,304, incorporated herein by reference).
  • an inhibitor e.g., to the C5 position of the nucleobase on a cytidine
  • a label e.g., Cy5
  • the resulting signal-sensor polynucleotide having a cleavable linker attached to a label and an inhibitor (e.g., a polymerase inhibitor).
  • an inhibitor e.g., a polymerase inhibitor.
  • the linker e.g., with reductive conditions to reduce a linker having a cleavable disulfide moiety
  • the label and inhibitor are released. Additional linkers and payloads (e.g., therapeutic agents, detectable labels, and cell penetrating payloads) are described herein.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein can be used in reprogramming induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells), which can directly track cells that are transfected compared to total cells in the cluster.
  • iPS cells induced pluripotent stem cells
  • a drug that may be attached to the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA via a linker and may be fluorescently labeled can be used to track the drug in vivo, e.g. intracellularly.
  • Other examples include, but are not limited to, the use of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA in reversible drug delivery into cells.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein can be used in intracellular targeting of a payload, e.g., detectable or therapeutic agent, to specific organelle.
  • exemplary intracellular targets can include, but are not limited to, the nuclear localization for advanced mRNA processing, or a nuclear localization sequence (NLS) linked to the mRNA containing an inhibitor.
  • NLS nuclear localization sequence
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein can be used to deliver therapeutic agents to cells or tissues, e.g., in living animals.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein can be used to deliver highly polar chemotherapeutics agents to kill cancer cells.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA attached to the therapeutic agent through a linker can facilitate member permeation allowing the therapeutic agent to travel into a cell to reach an intracellular target.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA can be attached to the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA a viral inhibitory peptide (VIP) through a cleavable linker.
  • VIP viral inhibitory peptide
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA can be attached through the linker to an ADP-ribosylate, which is responsible for the actions of some bacterial toxins, such as cholera toxin, diphtheria toxin, and pertussis toxin.
  • ADP-ribosylate which is responsible for the actions of some bacterial toxins, such as cholera toxin, diphtheria toxin, and pertussis toxin.
  • toxin proteins are ADP-ribosyltransferases that modify target proteins in human cells.
  • cholera toxin ADP-ribosylates G proteins modifies human cells by causing massive fluid secret
  • the payload may be a therapeutic agent such as a cytotoxin, radioactive ion, chemotherapeutic, or other therapeutic agent.
  • a cytotoxin or cytotoxic agent includes any agent that may be detrimental to cells. Examples include, but are not limited to, taxol, cytochalasin B, gramicidin D, ethidium bromide, emetine, mitomycin, etoposide, teniposide, vincristine, vinblastine, colchicine, doxorubicin, daunorubicin, dihydroxyanthracinedione, mitoxantrone, mithramycin, actinomycin D, 1-dehydrotestosterone, glucocorticoids, procaine, tetracaine, lidocaine, propranolol, puromycin, maytansinoids, e.g., maytansinol (see U.S.
  • Radioactive ions include, but are not limited to iodine (e.g., iodine 125 or iodine 131), strontium 89, phosphorous, palladium, cesium, iridium, phosphate, cobalt, yttrium 90, samarium 153, and praseodymium.
  • iodine e.g., iodine 125 or iodine 131
  • strontium 89 phosphorous, palladium, cesium, iridium, phosphate, cobalt, yttrium 90, samarium 153, and praseodymium.
  • therapeutic agents include, but are not limited to, antimetabolites (e.g., methotrexate, 6-mercaptopurine, 6-thioguanine, cytarabine, 5-fluorouracil decarbazine), alkylating agents (e.g., mechlorethamine, thiotepa chlorambucil, rachelmycin (CC-1065), melphalan, carmustine (BSNU), lomustine (CCNU), cyclophosphamide, busulfan, dibromomannitol, streptozotocin, mitomycin C, and cis-dichlorodiamine platinum (II) (DDP) cisplatin), anthracyclines (e.g., daunorubicin (formerly daunomycin) and doxorubicin), antibiotics (e.g., dactinomycin (formerly actinomycin), bleomycin, mithramycin, and anthramycin (AMC)), and
  • the payload may be a detectable agent, such as various organic small molecules, inorganic compounds, nanoparticles, enzymes or enzyme substrates, fluorescent materials, luminescent materials (e.g., luminol), bioluminescent materials (e.g., luciferase, luciferin, and aequorin), chemiluminescent materials, radioactive materials (e.g., 18 F, 67 Ga, 81m Kr, 82 Rb, 111 In, 123 I, 133 Xe, 201 Tl, 125 I, 35 S, 14 C, 3 H, or 99m Tc (e.g., as pertechnetate (technetate(VII), TcO 4 ⁇ )), and contrast agents (e.g., gold (e.g., gold nanoparticles), gadolinium (e.g., chelated Gd), iron oxides (e.g., superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO), monocrystalline iron oxide nanoparticles
  • fluorescent materials
  • optically-detectable labels include for example, without limitation, 4-acetamido-4′-isothiocyanatostilbene-2,2′disulfonic acid; acridine and derivatives (e.g., acridine and acridine isothiocyanate); 5-(2′-aminoethyl)aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid (EDANS); 4-amino-N-[3-vinylsulfonyl)phenyl]naphthalimide-3,5 disulfonate; N-(4-anilino-1-naphthyl)maleimide; anthranilamide; BODIPY; Brilliant Yellow; coumarin and derivatives (e.g., coumarin, 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin (AMC, Coumarin 120), and 7-amino-4-trifluoromethylcoumarin (Coumarin 151)); cyanine dyes; cyanosine; 4′,6-
  • the detectable agent may be a non-detectable pre-cursor that becomes detectable upon activation (e.g., fluorogenic tetrazine-fluorophore constructs (e.g., tetrazine-BODIPY FL, tetrazine-Oregon Green 488, or tetrazine-BODIPY TMR-X) or enzyme activatable fluorogenic agents (e.g., PROSENSE® (VisEn Medical))).
  • fluorogenic tetrazine-fluorophore constructs e.g., tetrazine-BODIPY FL, tetrazine-Oregon Green 488, or tetrazine-BODIPY TMR-X
  • enzyme activatable fluorogenic agents e.g., PROSENSE® (VisEn Medical)
  • ELISAs enzyme linked immunosorbent assays
  • IA enzyme immunoassays
  • RIA radioimmunoassays
  • Western blot analysis In vitro assays in which the enzyme labeled compositions can be used include, but are not limited to, enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), immunoprecipitation assays, immunofluorescence, enzyme immunoassays (EIA), radioimmunoassays (RIA), and Western blot analysis.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be used in combination with one or more other therapeutic, prophylactic, diagnostic, or imaging agents.
  • Compositions can be administered concurrently with, prior to, or subsequent to, one or more other desired therapeutics or medical procedures. In general, each agent will be administered at a dose and/or on a time schedule determined for that agent.
  • the present disclosure encompasses the delivery of pharmaceutical, prophylactic, diagnostic, or imaging compositions in combination with agents that may improve their bioavailability, reduce and/or modify their metabolism, inhibit their excretion, and/or modify their distribution within the body.
  • the signal-sensor nucleic acids or mmRNA may be used in combination with a pharmaceutical agent for the treatment of cancer or to control hyperproliferative cells.
  • a combination therapy for the treatment of solid primary or metastasized tumor is described using a pharmaceutical composition including a DNA plasmid encoding for interleukin-12 with a lipopolymer and also administering at least one anticancer agent or chemotherapeutic.
  • the signal-sensor nucleic acids and mmRNA of the present invention that encodes anti-proliferative molecules may be in a pharmaceutical composition with a lipopolymer (see e.g., U.S. Pub. No.
  • the present invention provides methods comprising administering modified mRNAs and their encoded proteins or complexes in accordance with the invention to a subject in need thereof.
  • Nucleic acids, proteins or complexes, or pharmaceutical, imaging, diagnostic, or prophylactic compositions thereof may be administered to a subject using any amount and any route of administration effective for preventing, treating, diagnosing, or imaging a disease, disorder, and/or condition (e.g., a disease, disorder, and/or condition relating to working memory deficits).
  • a disease, disorder, and/or condition e.g., a disease, disorder, and/or condition relating to working memory deficits.
  • the exact amount required will vary from subject to subject, depending on the species, age, and general condition of the subject, the severity of the disease, the particular composition, its mode of administration, its mode of activity, and the like.
  • compositions in accordance with the invention are typically formulated in dosage unit form for ease of administration and uniformity of dosage. It will be understood, however, that the total daily usage of the compositions of the present invention may be decided by the attending physician within the scope of sound medical judgment.
  • the specific therapeutically effective, prophylactically effective, or appropriate imaging dose level for any particular patient will depend upon a variety of factors including the disorder being treated and the severity of the disorder; the activity of the specific compound employed; the specific composition employed; the age, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the patient; the time of administration, route of administration, and rate of excretion of the specific compound employed; the duration of the treatment; drugs used in combination or coincidental with the specific compound employed; and like factors well known in the medical arts.
  • compositions in accordance with the present invention may be administered at dosage levels sufficient to deliver from about 0.0001 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, from about 0.001 mg/kg to about 0.05 mg/kg, from about 0.005 mg/kg to about 0.05 mg/kg, from about 0.001 mg/kg to about 0.005 mg/kg, from about 0.05 mg/kg to about 0.5 mg/kg, from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg, from about 0.1 mg/kg to about 40 mg/kg, from about 0.5 mg/kg to about 30 mg/kg, from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg, from about 0.1 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg, or from about 1 mg/kg to about 25 mg/kg, of subject body weight per day, one or more times a day, to obtain the desired therapeutic, diagnostic, prophylactic, or imaging effect.
  • the desired dosage may be delivered three times a day, two times a day, once a day, every other day, every third day, every week, every two weeks, every three weeks, or every four weeks.
  • the desired dosage may be delivered using multiple administrations (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, or more administrations).
  • a “split dose” is the division of single unit dose or total daily dose into two or more doses, e.g, two or more administrations of the single unit dose.
  • a “single unit dose” is a dose of any therapeutic administered in one dose/at one time/single route/single point of contact, i.e., single administration event.
  • a “total daily dose” is an amount given or prescribed in 24 hr period. It may be administered as a single unit dose.
  • the mmRNA of the present invention are administered to a subject in split doses.
  • the mmRNA may be formulated in buffer only or in a formulation described herein.
  • a pharmaceutical composition described herein can be formulated into a dosage form described herein, such as a topical, intranasal, intratracheal, or injectable (e.g., intravenous, intraocular, intravitreal, intramuscular, intracardiac, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous).
  • injectable e.g., intravenous, intraocular, intravitreal, intramuscular, intracardiac, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous.
  • Liquid dosage forms for parenteral administration include, but are not limited to, pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups, and/or elixirs.
  • liquid dosage forms may comprise inert diluents commonly used in the art including, but not limited to, water or other solvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifiers such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dimethylformamide, oils (in particular, cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor, and sesame oils), glycerol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fatty acid esters of sorbitan, and mixtures thereof.
  • inert diluents commonly used in the art including, but not limited to,
  • compositions may be mixed with solubilizing agents such as CREMOPHOR®, alcohols, oils, modified oils, glycols, polysorbates, cyclodextrins, polymers, and/or combinations thereof.
  • solubilizing agents such as CREMOPHOR®, alcohols, oils, modified oils, glycols, polysorbates, cyclodextrins, polymers, and/or combinations thereof.
  • Injectable preparations for example, sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspensions may be formulated according to the known art and may include suitable dispersing agents, wetting agents, and/or suspending agents.
  • Sterile injectable preparations may be sterile injectable solutions, suspensions, and/or emulsions in nontoxic parenterally acceptable diluents and/or solvents, for example, a solution in 1,3-butanediol.
  • the acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed include, but are not limited to, are water, Ringer's solution, U.S.P., and isotonic sodium chloride solution.
  • Sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil can be employed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. Fatty acids such as oleic acid can be used in the preparation of injectables.
  • Injectable formulations can be sterilized, for example, by filtration through a bacterial-retaining filter, and/or by incorporating sterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which can be dissolved or dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectable medium prior to use.
  • the absorption of the active ingredient may be desirable to slow the absorption of the active ingredient from subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. This may be accomplished by the use of a liquid suspension of crystalline or amorphous material with poor water solubility.
  • the rate of absorption of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA then depends upon its rate of dissolution which, in turn, may depend upon crystal size and crystalline form.
  • delayed absorption of a parenterally administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA may be accomplished by dissolving or suspending the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA in an oil vehicle.
  • Injectable depot forms are made by forming microencapsule matrices of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA in biodegradable polymers such as polylactide-polyglycolide. Depending upon the ratio of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA to polymer and the nature of the particular polymer employed, the rate of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA release can be controlled. Examples of other biodegradable polymers include, but are not limited to, poly(orthoesters) and poly(anhydrides). Depot injectable formulations may be prepared by entrapping the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA in liposomes or microemulsions which are compatible with body tissues.
  • Formulations described herein as being useful for pulmonary delivery may also be use for intranasal delivery of a pharmaceutical composition.
  • Another formulation suitable for intranasal administration may be a coarse powder comprising the active ingredient and having an average particle from about 0.2 ⁇ m to 500 ⁇ m.
  • Such a formulation may be administered in the manner in which snuff is taken, i.e. by rapid inhalation through the nasal passage from a container of the powder held close to the nose.
  • Formulations suitable for nasal administration may, for example, comprise from about as little as 0.1% (w/w) and as much as 100% (w/w) of active ingredient, and may comprise one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • a pharmaceutical composition may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation suitable for buccal administration. Such formulations may, for example, be in the form of tablets and/or lozenges made using conventional methods, and may, for example, contain about 0.1% to 20% (w/w) active ingredient, where the balance may comprise an orally dissolvable and/or degradable composition and, optionally, one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • formulations suitable for buccal administration may comprise a powder and/or an aerosolized and/or atomized solution and/or suspension comprising active ingredient.
  • Such powdered, aerosolized, and/or aerosolized formulations when dispersed, may have an average particle and/or droplet size in the range from about 0.1 nm to about 200 nm, and may further comprise one or more of any additional ingredients described herein.
  • Solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees, capsules, pills, and granules can be prepared with coatings and shells such as enteric coatings and other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulating art. They may optionally comprise opacifying agents and can be of a composition that they release the active ingredient(s) only, or preferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally, in a delayed manner. Examples of embedding compositions which can be used include polymeric substances and waxes. Solid compositions of a similar type may be employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatin capsules using such excipients as lactose or milk sugar as well as high molecular weight polyethylene glycols and the like.
  • compositions described herein can be characterized by one or more of bioavailability, therapeutic window and/or volume of distribution.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA when formulated into a composition with a delivery agent as described herein, can exhibit an increase in bioavailability as compared to a composition lacking a delivery agent as described herein.
  • bioavailability refers to the systemic availability of a given amount of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA administered to a mammal. Bioavailability can be assessed by measuring the area under the curve (AUC) or the maximum serum or plasma concentration (C max ) of the unchanged form of a compound following administration of the compound to a mammal.
  • AUC is a determination of the area under the curve plotting the serum or plasma concentration of a compound along the ordinate (Y-axis) against time along the abscissa (X-axis).
  • the AUC for a particular compound can be calculated using methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art and as described in G. S. Banker, Modern Pharmaceutics, Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, v. 72, Marcel Dekker, New York, Inc., 1996, herein incorporated by reference.
  • the C max value is the maximum concentration of the compound achieved in the serum or plasma of a mammal following administration of the compound to the mammal.
  • the C max value of a particular compound can be measured using methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • the phrases “increasing bioavailability” or “improving the pharmacokinetics,” as used herein mean that the systemic availability of a first signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA, measured as AUC, C max , or C min in a mammal is greater, when co-administered with a delivery agent as described herein, than when such co-administration does not take place.
  • the bioavailability of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA can increase by at least about 2%, at least about 5%, at least about 10%, at least about 15%, at least about 20%, at least about 25%, at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or about 100%.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA when formulated into a composition with a delivery agent as described herein, can exhibit an increase in the therapeutic window of the administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA composition as compared to the therapeutic window of the administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA composition lacking a delivery agent as described herein.
  • therapeutic window refers to the range of plasma concentrations, or the range of levels of therapeutically active substance at the site of action, with a high probability of eliciting a therapeutic effect.
  • the therapeutic window of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA when co-administered with a delivery agent as described herein can increase by at least about 2%, at least about 5%, at least about 10%, at least about 15%, at least about 20%, at least about 25%, at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or about 100%.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA when formulated into a composition with a delivery agent as described herein, can exhibit an improved volume of distribution (V dist ), e.g., reduced or targeted, relative to a composition lacking a delivery agent as described herein.
  • the volume of distribution (V dist ) relates the amount of the drug in the body to the concentration of the drug in the blood or plasma.
  • volume of distribution refers to the fluid volume that would be required to contain the total amount of the drug in the body at the same concentration as in the blood or plasma: V dist equals the amount of drug in the body/concentration of drug in blood or plasma.
  • the volume of distribution would be 1 liter.
  • the volume of distribution reflects the extent to which the drug is present in the extravascular tissue.
  • a large volume of distribution reflects the tendency of a compound to bind to the tissue components compared with plasma protein binding.
  • V dist can be used to determine a loading dose to achieve a steady state concentration.
  • the volume of distribution of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA when co-administered with a delivery agent as described herein can decrease at least about 2%, at least about 5%, at least about 10%, at least about 15%, at least about 20%, at least about 25%, at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%.
  • the biological effect of the signal-sensor modified mRNA delivered to the animals may be categorized by analyzing the protein expression in the animals.
  • the protein expression may be determined from analyzing a biological sample collected from a mammal administered the signal-sensor modified mRNA of the present invention.
  • the expression protein encoded by the signal-sensor modified mRNA administered to the mammal of at least 50 pg/ml may be preferred.
  • a protein expression of 50-200 pg/ml for the protein encoded by the signal-sensor modified mRNA delivered to the mammal may be seen as a therapeutically effective amount of protein in the mammal.
  • Mass spectrometry is an analytical technique that can provide structural and molecular mass/concentration information on molecules after their conversion to ions.
  • the molecules are first ionized to acquire positive or negative charges and then they travel through the mass analyzer to arrive at different areas of the detector according to their mass/charge (m/z) ratio.
  • Mass spectrometry is performed using a mass spectrometer which includes an ion source for ionizing the fractionated sample and creating charged molecules for further analysis.
  • ionization of the sample may be performed by electrospray ionization (ESI), atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI), photoionization, electron ionization, fast atom bombardment (FAB)/liquid secondary ionization (LSIMS), matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI), field ionization, field desorption, thermospray/plasmaspray ionization, and particle beam ionization.
  • ESI electrospray ionization
  • APCI atmospheric pressure chemical ionization
  • FAB fast atom bombardment
  • LIMS liquid secondary ionization
  • MALDI matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization
  • field ionization field desorption
  • thermospray/plasmaspray ionization and particle beam ionization.
  • the positively charged or negatively charged ions thereby created may be analyzed to determine a mass-to-charge ratio (i.e., m/z).
  • Suitable analyzers for determining mass-to-charge ratios include quadropole analyzers, ion traps analyzers, and time-of-flight analyzers.
  • the ions may be detected using several detection modes. For example, selected ions may be detected (i.e., using a selective ion monitoring mode (SIM)), or alternatively, ions may be detected using a scanning mode, e.g., multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) or selected reaction monitoring (SRM).
  • SIM selective ion monitoring mode
  • MRM multiple reaction monitoring
  • SRM selected reaction monitoring
  • LC-MS/MRM Liquid chromatography-multiple reaction monitoring
  • MRM multiple reaction monitoring
  • a biological sample which may contain at least one protein encoded by at least one modified mRNA of the present invention may be analyzed by the method of MRM-MS.
  • the quantification of the biological sample may further include, but is not limited to, isotopically labeled peptides or proteins as internal standards.
  • the biological sample once obtained from the subject, may be subjected to enzyme digestion.
  • digest means to break apart into shorter peptides.
  • the phrase “treating a sample to digest proteins” means manipulating a sample in such a way as to break down proteins in a sample.
  • enzymes include, but are not limited to, trypsin, endoproteinase Glu-C and chymotrypsin.
  • a biological sample which may contain at least one protein encoded by at least one modified mRNA of the present invention may be digested using enzymes.
  • a biological sample which may contain protein encoded by modified mRNA of the present invention may be analyzed for protein using electrospray ionization.
  • Electrospray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometry (ESIMS) uses electrical energy to aid in the transfer of ions from the solution to the gaseous phase before they are analyzed by mass spectrometry.
  • Samples may be analyzed using methods known in the art (e.g., Ho et al., Clin Biochem Rev. 2003 24(1):3-12).
  • the ionic species contained in solution may be transferred into the gas phase by dispersing a fine spray of charge droplets, evaporating the solvent and ejecting the ions from the charged droplets to generate a mist of highly charged droplets.
  • the mist of highly charged droplets may be analyzed using at least 1, at least 2, at least 3 or at least 4 mass analyzers such as, but not limited to, a quadropole mass analyzer.
  • the mass spectrometry method may include a purification step.
  • the first quadrapole may be set to select a single m/z ratio so it may filter out other molecular ions having a different m/z ratio which may eliminate complicated and time-consuming sample purification procedures prior to MS analysis.
  • a biological sample which may contain protein encoded by modified mRNA of the present invention may be analyzed for protein in a tandem ESIMS system (e.g., MS/MS).
  • the droplets may be analyzed using a product scan (or daughter scan) a precursor scan (parent scan) a neutral loss or a multiple reaction monitoring.
  • a biological sample which may contain protein encoded by modified mRNA of the present invention may be analyzed using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry (MALDIMS).
  • MALDI matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization
  • MALDIMS matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry
  • MALDI provides for the nondestructive vaporization and ionization of both large and small molecules, such as proteins.
  • the analyte is first co-crystallized with a large molar excess of a matrix compound, which may also include, but is not limited to, an ultraviolet absorbing weak organic acid.
  • Non-limiting examples of matrices used in MALDI are ⁇ -cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid, 3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid and 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid.
  • Laser radiation of the analyte-matrix mixture may result in the vaporization of the matrix and the analyte.
  • the laser induced desorption provides high ion yields of the intact analyte and allows for measurement of compounds with high accuracy.
  • Samples may be analyzed using methods known in the art (e.g., Lewis, Wei and Siuzdak, Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry 2000:5880-5894).
  • mass analyzers used in the MALDI analysis may include a linear time-of-flight (TOF), a TOF reflectron or a Fourier transform mass analyzer.
  • the analyte-matrix mixture may be formed using the dried-droplet method.
  • a biologic sample is mixed with a matrix to create a saturated matrix solution where the matrix-to-sample ratio is approximately 5000:1.
  • An aliquot (approximately 0.5-2.0 uL) of the saturated matrix solution is then allowed to dry to form the analyte-matrix mixture.
  • the analyte-matrix mixture may be formed using the thin-layer method.
  • a matrix homogeneous film is first formed and then the sample is then applied and may be absorbed by the matrix to form the analyte-matrix mixture.
  • the analyte-matrix mixture may be formed using the thick-layer method.
  • a matrix homogeneous film is formed with a nitro-cellulose matrix additive. Once the uniform nitro-cellulose matrix layer is obtained the sample is applied and absorbed into the matrix to form the analyte-matrix mixture.
  • the analyte-matrix mixture may be formed using the sandwich method.
  • a thin layer of matrix crystals is prepared as in the thin-layer method followed by the addition of droplets of aqueous trifluoroacetic acid, the sample and matrix. The sample is then absorbed into the matrix to form the analyte-matrix mixture.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA of the present invention are designed, in preferred embodiments, to provide for avoidance or evasion of deleterious bio-responses such as the immune response and/or degradation pathways, overcoming the threshold of expression and/or improving protein production capacity, improved expression rates or translation efficiency, improved drug or protein half life and/or protein concentrations, optimized protein localization, to improve one or more of the stability and/or clearance in tissues, receptor uptake and/or kinetics, cellular access by the compositions, engagement with translational machinery, secretion efficiency (when applicable), accessibility to circulation, and/or modulation of a cell's status, function and/or activity.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are provided for use in medicine.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA described herein can be administered to a subject, wherein the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA is translated in vivo to produce a therapeutic or prophylactic oncology-related polypeptide in the subject.
  • compositions, methods, kits, and reagents for diagnosis, treatment or prevention of a disease or condition in humans and other mammals are provided.
  • the active therapeutic agents of the invention include signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA, cells containing polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA or polypeptides translated from the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA.
  • combination therapeutics containing one or more signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA containing translatable regions that encode for a protein or proteins that boost a mammalian subject's immunity along with a protein that induces antibody-dependent cellular toxicity.
  • a recombinant polypeptide in a cell population using the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA described herein.
  • Such translation can be in vivo, ex vivo, in culture, or in vitro.
  • the cell population is contacted with an effective amount of a composition containing the signal-sensor nucleic acid that has at least one nucleoside modification, and a translatable region encoding the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide.
  • the population is contacted under conditions such that the signal-sensor nucleic acid is localized into one or more cells of the cell population and the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide is translated in the cell from the signal-sensor nucleic acid.
  • an “effective amount” of the composition is provided based, at least in part, on the target tissue, target cell type, means of administration, physical characteristics of the nucleic acid (e.g., size, and extent of modified nucleosides), and other determinants.
  • an effective amount of the composition provides efficient protein production in the cell, preferably more efficient than a composition containing a corresponding unmodified nucleic acid. Increased efficiency may be demonstrated by increased cell transfection (i.e., the percentage of cells transfected with the nucleic acid), increased protein translation from the nucleic acid, decreased nucleic acid degradation (as demonstrated, e.g., by increased duration of protein translation from a modified nucleic acid), or reduced innate immune response of the host cell.
  • aspects of the invention are directed to methods of inducing in vivo translation of a recombinant polypeptide in a mammalian subject in need thereof.
  • an effective amount of a composition containing a nucleic acid that has at least one structural or chemical modification and a translatable region encoding the recombinant polypeptide is administered to the subject using the delivery methods described herein.
  • the nucleic acid is provided in an amount and under other conditions such that the nucleic acid is localized into a cell of the subject and the recombinant polypeptide is translated in the cell from the nucleic acid.
  • the cell in which the nucleic acid is localized, or the tissue in which the cell is present, may be targeted with one or more than one rounds of nucleic acid administration.
  • the administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA directs production of one or more recombinant polypeptides that provide a functional activity which is substantially absent in the cell, tissue or organism in which the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide is translated.
  • the missing functional activity may be enzymatic, structural, or gene regulatory in nature.
  • the administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA directs production of one or more recombinant oncology-related polypeptides that increases (e.g., synergistically) a functional activity which is present but substantially deficient in the cell in which the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide is translated.
  • the administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA directs production of one or more recombinant polypeptides that replace an oncology-related polypeptide (or multiple oncology-related polypeptides) that is substantially absent in the cell in which the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide is translated.
  • Such absence may be due to genetic mutation of the encoding gene or regulatory pathway thereof.
  • the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide increases the level of an endogenous oncology-related protein in the cell to a desirable level; such an increase may bring the level of the endogenous oncology-related protein from a subnormal level to a normal level or from a normal level to a super-normal level.
  • the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide functions to antagonize the activity of an endogenous protein present in, on the surface of, or secreted from the cell.
  • the activity of the endogenous oncology-related protein is deleterious to the subject; for example, due to mutation of the endogenous oncology-related protein resulting in altered activity or localization.
  • the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide antagonizes, directly or indirectly, the activity of a biological moiety present in, on the surface of, or secreted from the cell.
  • antagonized biological moieties include lipids (e.g., cholesterol), a lipoprotein (e.g., low density lipoprotein), a nucleic acid, a carbohydrate, a protein toxin such as shiga and tetanus toxins, or a small molecule toxin such as botulinum, cholera, and diphtheria toxins. Additionally, the antagonized biological molecule may be an endogenous protein that exhibits an undesirable activity, such as a cytotoxic or cytostatic activity.
  • the recombinant oncology-related proteins described herein may be engineered for localization within the cell, potentially within a specific compartment such as the nucleus, or are engineered for secretion from the cell or translocation to the plasma membrane of the cell.
  • modified signal-sensor mRNAs and their encoded oncology-related polypeptides in accordance with the present invention may be used for treatment of any of a variety of diseases, disorders, and/or conditions described herein.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used in the treatment, management, characterization and/or diagnosis of cancer, a cancer-related and/or a cancer treatment-related disorder, side effect and/or condition.
  • Such disease, disorders and conditions include, but are not limited to, adrenal cortical cancer, advanced cancer, anal cancer, aplastic anemia, bileduct cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, bone metastasis, brain tumors, brain cancer, breast cancer, childhood cancer, cancer of unknown primary origin, Castleman disease, cervical cancer, colon/rectal cancer, endometrial cancer, esophagus cancer, Ewing family of tumors, eye cancer, fallopian tube cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, gestational trophoblastic disease, Hodgkin disease, Kaposi sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, liver cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, lung carcinoid tumor, lymphoma
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used in the treating, managing or manipulating at least one cancer-related or cancer treatment-related disorder, side effect or condition such as chemo brain, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, depression, nausea and vomiting, pain, anemia, lymphedema, infections, second cancers caused by cancer treatment, sexual side effects, reduced fertility or infertility, ostomies, insomnia and hair loss.
  • side effect or condition such as chemo brain, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, depression, nausea and vomiting, pain, anemia, lymphedema, infections, second cancers caused by cancer treatment, sexual side effects, reduced fertility or infertility, ostomies, insomnia and hair loss.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to reduce the effect of at least one symptom of cancer in a subject.
  • the symptom may include, but is not limited to, weakness, aches and pains, fever, fatigue, weight loss, blood clots, increased blood calcium levels, low white blood cell count, short of breath, dizziness, headaches, hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erthema, pruritis, excessive hair growth, change in bowel habits, change in bladder function, long-lasting sores, white patches inside the mouth, white spots on the tongue, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump on parts of the body, indigestion, trouble swallowing, changes in warts or moles, change in new skin and nagging cough or hoarseness.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in any number of cancer or normal cell lines.
  • Non-limiting examples of cell lines which may be useful in these investigations include those from ATCC (Manassas, Va.) including MRC-5, A549, T84, NCI-H2126 [H2126], NCI-H1688 [H1688], WI-38, WI-38 VA-13 subline 2RA, WI-26 VA4, C3A [HepG2/C3A, derivative of Hep G2 (ATCC HB-8065)], THLE-3, H69AR, NCI-H292 [H292], CFPAC-1, NTERA-2 cl.D1 [NT2/D1], DMS 79, DMS 53, DMS 153, DMS 114, MSTO-211H, SW 1573 [SW-1573, SW1573], SW 1271 [SW-1271, SW1271], SHP-77, SNU-398, SNU-449, SNU-182, SNU-475, SNU
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may be investigated in human lung adenocarcinoma.
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding constitutively active caspase 3 fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine may be delivered to cultured human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells (see e.g., the experiment outlined in Example 53).
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding constitutively active caspase 6 fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine may be delivered to cultured human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells (see e.g., the experiment outlined in Example 53).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may be investigated in human hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding constitutively active caspase 3 fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine may be delivered to human hepatocellular carcinoma Hep3B cells (see e.g., the experiment outlined in Example 54).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in an animal model.
  • the animal model may be for lung cancer such as the lung cancer model of Fukazawa et al (Anticancer Research, 2010; 30: 4193-4200) where a congenic mouse is created by crossing a ubiquitously expressing dominant negative Myc (Omomyc) mouse with a KRAS mutation-positive lung cancer model mouse.
  • Omomyc ubiquitously expressing dominant negative Myc
  • lung tumors caused by the expression of mutated KRAS regresses in the congenic mouse, indicating that Omomyc caused tumor cell death of KRAS mutation-positive lung cancer.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in a transgenic animal model.
  • the transgenic animal model is a LSL-KRAS G12D : TRE Omomyc:CMV rtTA triple transgenic model which involves the use of an adenovirus expressing Cre recombinase which is administered via inhalation to induce oncogene expression via excision of the floxed STOP codon, and ubiquitous Omomyc expression is controlled via doxycycline.
  • the model is reported in Soucek et al. (Nature, 1-5 (2008)).
  • mice of Soucek may be crossed with the LSLKRAS G12D single transgenic mice (Jackson Laboratories) and may be used for inhalation delivered or otherwise lung-delivered studies of signal-sensor polynucleotides expressing MYC inhibitor D or other oncology related polypeptide described herein.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in a mouse-in-mouse model such as, but not limited to a model which is akin to the p53 ⁇ / ⁇ :c-Myc overexpressing HCC model of Zender (Cell. 2006 Jun. 30; 125(7): 1253-1267).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in a Nongermline genetically engineered mouse model (NGEMM).
  • NGEMM Nongermline genetically engineered mouse model
  • the design of mouse-in-mouse model may involve starting with the WT or tumor suppressor deleted (such as p53 ⁇ / ⁇ ) 129 Sv/Ev Mm ES cell clone; introduction of liver activated protein (LAP) promoter directed tetracycline transactivator (tTA) and tetO-luciferase for liver specific imaging; freezing the resulting LAP-tTA: tetO-luciferase clones to be used for c-Myc as well as other liver relevant programs oncogene; adding tetO driven oncogene, e.g.
  • LAP liver activated protein
  • tTA tetracycline transactivator
  • tO-luciferase for liver specific imaging
  • tetOcMyc Freeze resulting LAP-tTA: tetO-luciferase: tetO-MYC clones; injecting resulting ES clones into C57Bl/6 blastocytes and implant in pseudo pregnant mothers whereby the resulting chimeric animals are the tumor model upon removal of doxycycline (i.e. Tet-Off).
  • Tet-Off doxycycline
  • the type of model will ideally evince inducible nodules of c-Myc-driven, luciferase-expressing HCC surrounded by normal hepatocytes.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in Orthotopic HCC models using the HEP3B cell lines in mice (Crown Bio).
  • any of the animal models described above may be used to investigate a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding MYC inhibitor D.
  • the study may also include a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding a negative control such as, but not limited to, an untranslatable mRNA for MYC inhibitor D and a vehicle only delivery.
  • the animal may be evaluated for gene expression, tumor status and/or for any of the hallmarks that are generally associated with cancer phenotypes or genotypes.
  • any of the animal models described above may be used to investigate a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding dominant negative hTERT.
  • the study may also include a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding a negative control such as, but not limited to, an untranslatable mRNA for dominant negative hTERT and a vehicle only delivery.
  • the animal may be evaluated for gene expression, tumor status and/or for any of the hallmarks that are generally associated with cancer phenotypes or genotypes.
  • any of the animal models described above may be used to investigate a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding dominant negative survivin.
  • the study may also include a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding a negative control such as, but not limited to, an untranslatable mRNA for dominant negative survivin and a vehicle only delivery.
  • the animal may be evaluated for gene expression, tumor status and/or for any of the hallmarks that are generally associated with cancer phenotypes or genotypes.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides may include at least one miRNA-binding site in the 3′UTR in order to direct cytotoxic or cytoprotective mRNA therapeutics to specific cells such as, but not limited to, normal and/or cancerous cells in an animal model described herein.
  • a strong apoptotic signal and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR.
  • apoptosis inducing factor short isoform (AIFsh) and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR.
  • HSV1-tk and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR.
  • signal-sensor polynucleotides may include three miRNA-binding sites in the 3′UTR in order to direct cytotoxic or cytoprotective mRNA therapeutics to specific cells such as, but not limited to, normal and/or cancerous cells in an animal model described herein.
  • a strong apoptotic signal and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR.
  • apoptosis inducing factor short isoform (AIFsh) and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR.
  • constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 6 and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR.
  • HSV1-tk and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR.
  • Brain cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain usually related to the growth of malignant brain tumors. Brain tumors grow and press on the nearby areas of the brain which can stop that part of the brain from working the way it should. Brain cancer rarely spreads into other tissues outside of the brain.
  • the grade of tumor based on how abnormal the cancer cells look under a microscope, may be used to tell the difference between slow- and fast-growing tumors. Grade I tumors grow slowly, rarely spreads into nearby tissues, has cells that look like normal cells and the entire tumor may be removable by surgery. Grade II tumors also grow slowly but may spread into nearby tissue and may recur. Grade III tumors grow quickly, is likely to spread into nearby tissue and the tumor cells look very different from normal cells.
  • Symptoms of brain cancer may include, but are not limited to, morning headache or headache that goes away after vomiting, frequent nausea and vomiting, vision, hearing, and speech problems, loss of balance and trouble walking, weakness on one side of the body, unusual sleepiness or change in activity level, unusual changes in personality or behavior, seizures.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with brain cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with brain cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with brain cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • breast cancer forms in the tissues of the breast, of both men and women, such as, but not limited to, the ducts and the lobules.
  • the most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma which begins in the cells of the ducts.
  • Lobular cancer which begins in the lobes or lobules, is often found in both breasts.
  • An uncommon type of breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer causes the breast to be warm, red and swollen.
  • Hereditary breast cancer makes up approximately 5-10% of all breast cancer and altered genes are common in some ethnic groups making that ethnic group more susceptible to breast cancer.
  • Symptoms of breast cancer include, but are not limited to, a lumpm or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area, change in the size or shape of the breast, dimple or puckering in the skin of the breast, inward turned nipple of the breast, fluid from the nipple which is not breast milk, scaly, red or swollen skin on the breast, nipple, or areola, and dimples in the breast that look like the skin of orange (peau d′orange).
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with breast cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with breast cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with breast cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Cervical cancer forms in the tissues of the cervic and is usually slow-growing.
  • the cause of cervical cancer usually related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
  • HPV human papillomavirus
  • cervical cancer may not show any signs, possible symptoms may include, but are not limited to, vaignal bleeding, unusual vaginal discharge, pelvic pain and pain during sexual intercourse.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with cervical cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with cervical cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with cervical cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Esophageal cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues lining the esophagus.
  • Squamous cell carcinoma is cancer that forms in the thin, flat cells lining the esophagus (also called epidermoid carcinoma).
  • Cancer that begins in the glandular (secretory) cells which produce and release fluids such as mucus is called adneocarcinoma.
  • Common symptoms associated with esophageal cancer include, but are not limited to, painful or difficult swallowing, weight loss, pain behind the breastbone, hoarseness and cough, and indigestion and heartburn.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with esophageal cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with esophageal cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with esophageal cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide.
  • Familial cancer syndrome describes the genetic predisposition of a subject to develop cancer. 5-10% of all cancers are hereditary and are passed on through specific in specific genes passed from one blood relative to another. Subjects that inherit one of these gene changes may have a higher likelihood of developing cancer within their lifetime.
  • Familial cancer syndrome includes disorder such as, but not limited to, Ataxia Telangiectasia, Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Gorlin Syndrome, Beck-with Wiedemann Syndrome, Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, Bloom Syndrome, hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer, Carney Complex, Types I and II, Familial Chordoma, Colon Cancer, Hereditary Nonpolyposis-Lynch Syndrome, Costello Syndrome, Facio-Cutaneous-Skeletal Syndrome, Cowden Syndrome, Dyskeratosis Congenita, Tylosis with Esophaeal Cancer, Keratosis Palmaris et Plantaris with Esophageal Cancer, Howel-Evans Syndrome, Herediatary Multiple Exostosis, Fanconi Anemia, Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Multiple Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Familial Hyperparathyroidism, Acute Mye
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with Familial cancer syndrome by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with Familial cancer syndrome by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with Familial cancer syndrome by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Leukemia is a form of cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow which can cause a large number of blood cells to be produced and enter the blood stream. Leukemia can also spread to the central nervous system and cause brain and spinal cord cancer. Types of leukemia include, but are not limited to, adult acute lymphoblastic, childhood acute lymphoblastic, aduct acute myeloid, chronic lymphocytic, chronic myelogenous and hairy cell.
  • Non-limiting examples of symptoms of leukemia include weakness or feeling tired, fever, easy bruising or bleeding, petechiae, shortness of breath, weight loss or loss of appetite, pain in the bones or stomach, pain or feeling of fullness below the ribs, and painless lumps in the neck, underarm, stomach or groin.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with leukemia by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with leukemia by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with leukemia by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • liver cancer There are two types of liver cancer, primary liver cancer which forms in the tissue of the liver and secondary liver cancer, or metastatic liver cancer, that spreads to the liver from another part of the body. Possible symptoms of liver cancer include, but are not limited to, a hard lump on the right side just below the rib cage, discomfort in the upper abdomen on the right side, pain around the right shoulder blade, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, unusual tiredness, nausea and loss of appetite.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with liver cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with liver cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with liver cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the c-myc protein is a multifunctional bHLHZip transcription factor with critical roles in normal cellular processes and aberrantly regulated in the majority of human cancers.
  • c-, N- and L-Myc are family members that can dimerize with partners such as Max, Mad and Miz-1.
  • the protein is implicated in the transactivation and repression of a vast number of proposed transcriptional targets and recent work has demonstrated a role for Myc as a “transcriptional amplifier” of otherwise transactivated genes in developing cancers. It has a well established function in cancer cell proliferation, growth, biosynthetic metabolism, ribogenesis and translation and possibly a non-redundant node through which oncogenic signals must navigate.
  • MYC inhibitor D (also known as Omomyc) is a unique dominant-negative 90 a.a. protein comprised of the human c-Myc oligomerization domain with 4 introduced mutations E57T, E64I, R70Q, R71N (Soucek et al., Oncogene, 1998; 17, 2463-2472). Importantly, it exhibits selectivity in binding and inhibitory capability: binding c-Myc, N-Myc, Max and Miz-1. It also prevents E-box mediated transactivation while retaining Miz-1 directed transrepression.
  • MYC inhibitor D has been specifically exhibited in vivo where transgenic expression of OMOMYC blocked MycERTAM induced keratinocyte proliferation (Soucek et al., CDD 2004; 11, 1038-1045); transgenic Omomyc prevented the establishment and induced the regression of forming and mature lung tumors, respectively, in the LSL-KrasG12D mouse model with reversible toxicity (Soucek et al., Nature 2008, 455, 679-683); transgenic Omomyc prevents tumor formation and regresses established tumors in the RIP 1-TAG2 model of pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer with controllable side effects, and further shows a role for cancer cell Myc in the maintenance of a permissive tumor microenvironment (Sodir et al., Genes and Development 2011, 25, 907-916); and it was reported “that Omomyc induces cell death of KRAS-mutated human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells in vitro and
  • the present invention includes signal-sensor polynucleotides encoding MYC inhibitor D as the oncology-related polypeptide; with or without a sensor sequence for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
  • HCC hepatocellular carcinoma
  • the studies of HCC may be performed in any of the subclasses of HCC cell lines as described by Hoshida et al (Cancer Research 2009; 69: 7385-7392). These include S2 cells which have higher TGF-beta and WNT signaling and demonstrate and associated with a greater risk of early recurrence, S2 which exhibit increased myc and AKT expression and the highest level of alpha feto-protein or S3 which retain the hepatocyte like phenotype.
  • S1 and S2 types have also been shown to exhibit increased E2F1 and decreased p53 expression; while S2 alone has shown decreased levels of interferon.
  • S1 cell lines include SNU-387, SNU-423, SNU-449, SNU-475, SNU-182, SK-Hep1, HLE, HLF, and Focus, whereas S2 cell lines include Huh-1, Huh-6, Huh-7, HepG2, Hep3B, Hep3B-TR, Hep40, and PLC/PRF/5 cells.
  • Lung cancer forms in the tissues of the lung usually in the cells lining the air passages and is classified as either small cell lung cancer or non-small cell lung cancer.
  • small cell lung cancer There are two types of small cell lung cancer, small cell carcinoma and combined small cell carcinoma.
  • the types of on-small cell lung cancer are squamous cell carcinoma (cancer begins in the squamous cells), large cell carcinoma (cancer may begin in several types of cells) and adenocarcinoma (cancer begins in the cells that line the alveoli and in cells that make mucus).
  • Symptoms of lung cancer include, but are not limited to, chest discomfort or pain, cough that does not go away or gets worse over time, trouble breathing, wheezing, blood in the sputum, hoarseness, loss of appetite, weight loss for no known reason, feeling very tired, trouble swallowing and swelling in the face and/or veins in the neck.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lung cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lung cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lung cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Lymphoma is cancer that beings in the cells of the immune system.
  • Subjects who have Hodgkin lymphoma have a cell called Reed-Sternberg cell and non-Hodgkin lymphoma includes a large group of cancers of immune system cells.
  • Examples of Lymphoma include, but are not limited to, painless, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarm or groin, fever for no known reason, drenching night sweats, weight loss for no known reason, itchy skin and fatigue.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lymphoma by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lymphoma by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide of interest.
  • the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lymphoma by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Ovarian cancer is cancer which forms in the tissues of the ovary which are either ovarian epithelial carcinomas (begins on the surface of the ovary) or malignant germ cell tumors (cancer that begins in the egg cells).
  • Symptoms of ovarian cancer include, but are not limited to, pain or swelling in the abdomen, pain in the pelvis, gastrointestinal problems such as gas, bloating, or constipation and vaginal bleeding after menopause.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with ovarian cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or signal-sensor mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with ovarian cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or signal-sensor mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with ovarian cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Prostate that forms in the tissue of the prostate mainly affects older men.
  • Non-limiting examples of prostate cancer include, but are not limited to, weak or interrupted flow of urine, frequent urination, trouble urinating, pain or burning during urination, blood in the urine or semen, pain in the back, hips or pelvis that does not go away and painful ejaculation.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with prostate cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with prostate cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with prostate cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Testicular cancer forms in the tissues of one or both testicles and is most common in young or middle-aged men. Most testicular cancers being in germ cells and are called testicular germ cell tumors. There are two types of testicular germ cell tumors called seminomas and nonseminomas. Common symptoms of testicular cancer include, but are not limited to, a painless lump or swelling in either testicle, change in how the testicle feels, dull ache in the lower abdomen or the groin, sudden build-up of fluid in the scrotum and pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with testicular cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with testicular cancer by administering to said subject an isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with testicular cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Throat cancer forms in the tissues of the pharynx and includes cancer of the nasopharynx (nasopharyngeal cancer), oropharynx (oropharyngeal cancer), hypopharynx (hypopharyngeal cancer), and larynx (laryngeal cancer).
  • Common symptoms of throat cancer include, but are not limited to, a sore throat that does not go away, ear pain, lump in the neck, painful or difficulty swallowing, change or hoarseness in the voice, trouble breathing or speaking, nosebleeds, trouble hearing, pain or ringing in the ear, headaches, dull pain behind the breast bone, cough and weight loss for no reason.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with throat cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with throat cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with throat cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Hypoxia-inducible factors control cellular adaptation to oxygen deprivation. Cancer cells engage HIFs to sustain their growth in adverse conditions, thus promoting a cellular reprogramming that includes metabolism, proliferation, survival and mobility. HIFs overexpression in human cancer biopsies correlates with high metastasis and mortality.
  • HIFs regulate genes related to metabolism such as GLUT1, GLUT3, ALDOA, ENO1, GAPDH, HK1, HK2, PFKL, PGK1, PKM2, LDHA, proliferation such as IGF-2, TGFA, VEGFA, survival such as TERT, NANOG, OCT4 and cell migration-invasion such as ZEB1, ZEB2, SNAI2, MMP14, MMP9, AMF, MET, PTHrP. (Keith, et al Nat Rev Cancer 2012; 12:9-22).
  • one or more signal-sensor polynucleotides may be administered to the cancer cell to investigate the destabilization of cancer.
  • the selection of the sequence, dose or administrative route is optionally informed by diagnostic evaluation of the cell, tumor, tissue or organism including, but not limited to, expression profiling of the cancer, metabolic evaluation (hypoxic, acidotic), apoptotic vs. survival profiling, cell cycle vs. senescent profiling, immune sensitivities, and/or evaluation of stromal factors.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides may encode either or both of the oncology related polypeptides, CITED4 and SHARP1.
  • the signal-sensor polynucleotides are then administered where the administration of either or both results in the inhibition of the transcriptome of HIF-1alpha in cancer cells. Suppression of HIF1-alpha gene regulated expression occurs upon administration with higher suppression when both polynucleotides are administered together. Reporter constructs such as luciferase under HIF1-alpha are used in the manner similar to the methods disclosed in van de Sluis et al, (J Clin Invest. 2010; 120(6):2119-2130).
  • additional experiments can be conducted using a cancer cell line where CITED4 and SHARP1 are themselves down regulated either under hypoxic conditions.
  • a positive result would demonstrate that specifically targeting the metabolic profile (in this case hypoxic-adaptations of CITED4 and SHAPR1) with replacement of native proteins via signal-sensor polynucleotides can directly impact the transcriptome and survival advantage of cancer cells with this profile. Further, the data could show that the relative impact of signal-sensor polynucleotide vs. vehicle under hypoxic conditions was more significant for cancer cells than for normal cells.
  • the cancer cells have a disproportionate survival advantage based on their CITED4+SHARP1 down regulation
  • a normal cell is to overproduction of it. It is understood that a cancer cell will likely be experiencing hypoxic conditions and that a normal cell under normoxic conditions might be able to tolerate CITED4 and SHARP1 over expression because the normal cell is not dependent on HIF1alpha transctiptome for survival advantage.
  • in vivo experiments are performed according to the design of the in vitro experiments where the animal model is one evincing metastasis in the cancer setting because HIF-1alpha appears to confer the largest portion of its advantage in metastasis.
  • Animals are administered the signal-sensor polynucleotide compared to no treatment or a control polynucleotide. Animal cells, tissues and/or organs are then evaluated for alterations in gene expression profiles or transcriptome levels.

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Abstract

The invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary transcripts and mmRNA molecules.

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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/753,661, filed Jan. 17, 2013, entitled Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides for the Alternation of Cellular Phenotypes and Microenvironments; U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/754,159, filed Jan. 18, 2013, entitled Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides for the Alternation of Cellular Phenotypes and Microenvironments; U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/781,097, filed Mar. 14, 2013, entitled Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides for the Alternation of Cellular Phenotypes and Microenvironments; U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/829,334, filed May 31, 2013, entitled Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides for the Alternation of Cellular Phenotypes and Microenvironments; U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/839,893, filed Jun. 27, 2013, entitled Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides for the Alternation of Cellular Phenotypes and Microenvironments; U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/842,733, filed Jul. 3, 2013, entitled Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides for the Alternation of Cellular Phenotypes and Microenvironments; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/857,304, filed Jul. 23, 2013, entitled Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides for the Alternation of Cellular Phenotypes and Microenvironments; the contents of each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING
  • The present application is being filed along with a Sequence Listing in electronic format. The Sequence listing file, entitled M37US.txt, was created on Sep. 30, 2013 and is 9,748,568 bytes in size. The information in electronic format of the Sequence Listing is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The invention relates to compositions, methods, processes, kits and devices for the design, preparation, manufacture and/or formulation of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mRNA molecules for the alteration of cellular phenotypes and micro environments.
  • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division and growth within the body. In the United States, roughly a third of all women and half of all men will experience cancer in their lifetime. Polypeptides are involved in every aspect of the disease including cancer cell biology (carcinogenesis, cell cycle suppression, DNA repair and angiogenesis), treatment (immunotherapy, hormone manipulation, enzymatic inhibition), diagnosis and determination of cancer type (molecular markers for breast, prostate, colon and cervical cancer for example). With the host of undesired consequences brought about by standard treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy used today, genetic therapy for the manipulation of disease-related peptides and their functions provides a more targeted approach to disease diagnosis, treatment and management.
  • To this end, it has been previously shown that certain modified mRNA sequences have the potential as therapeutics with benefits beyond just evading, avoiding or diminishing the immune response. Such studies are detailed in published co-pending International Publication No WO2012019168 filed August 5, 201, International Publication No WO2012045082 filed Oct. 3, 2011, International Publication No WO2012045075 filed Oct. 3, 2011, International Publication No WO2013052523 filed Oct. 3, 2012, and International Publication No WO2013090648 filed Dec. 14, 2012 the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • The use of modified polynucleotides in the fields of antibodies, viruses, veterinary applications and a variety of in vivo settings have been explored and are disclosed in, for example, co-pending and co-owned U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,862, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Biologics; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,645, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Biologics; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,130, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Biologics; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,866, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Antibodies; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,647, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Antibodies; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,134, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Antibodies; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,868, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Vaccines; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,648, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Vaccines; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,135, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Vaccines; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,870, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Therapeutic Proteins and Peptides; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,649, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Therapeutic Proteins and Peptides; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,139, filed Dec. 14, 2012, Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Therapeutic Proteins and Peptides; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,873, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Secreted Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,650, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Secreted Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,147, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Secreted Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,878, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Plasma Membrane Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,654, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Plasma Membrane Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,152, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Plasma Membrane Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,885, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Cytoplasmic and Cytoskeletal Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,658, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Cytoplasmic and Cytoskeletal Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,155, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Cytoplasmic and Cytoskeletal Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,896, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Intracellular Membrane Bound Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/668,157, filed Jul. 5, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Intracellular Membrane Bound Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,661, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Intracellular Membrane Bound Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,160, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Intracellular Membrane Bound Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,911, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Nuclear Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,667, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Nuclear Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,168, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Nuclear Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,922, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,675, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,174, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,935, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,687, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,184, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,945, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,696, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,191, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/618,953, filed Apr. 2, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,704, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,203, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,720, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Cosmetic Proteins and Peptides; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/737,213, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Cosmetic Proteins and Peptides; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/681,742, filed Aug. 10, 2012, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Oncology-Related Proteins and Peptides; International Application No PCT/US2013/030062, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Biologics and Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/791,922, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Biologics and Proteins Associated with Human Disease; International Application No PCT/US2013/030063, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides; International Application No. PCT/US2013/030064, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Secreted Proteins; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/791,921, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Secreted Proteins; International Application No PCT/US2013/030059, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Membrane Proteins; International Application No. PCT/US2013/030066, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Cytoplasmic and Cytoskeletal Proteins; International Application No. PCT/US2013/030067, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Nuclear Proteins; International Application No. PCT/US2013/030060, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins; International Application No. PCT/US2013/030061, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/791,910, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Proteins Associated with Human Disease; International Application No. PCT/US2013/030068, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Cosmetic Proteins and Peptides; and International Application No. PCT/US2013/030070, filed Mar. 9, 2013, entitled Modified Polynucleotides for the Production of Oncology-Related Proteins and Peptides; International Patent Application No. PCT/US2013/031821, filed Mar. 15, 2013, entitled In Vivo Production of Proteins; the contents of each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • Formulations and delivery of modified polynucleotides are described in, for example, co-pending and co-owned International Publication No WO2013090648, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Nucleoside, Nucleotide, Nucleic Acid Compositions and US Publication No US20130156849, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Modified Nucleoside, Nucleotide, Nucleic Acid Compositions; the contents of each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • The next generation of therapeutics must also address the complex cellular microenvironment of the cancer and have the capacity for cell, tissue, organ or patient stratification, whether structurally or functionally.
  • The present invention addresses this need by providing nucleic acid based compounds or polynucleotide-encoding nucleic acid-based compounds (e.g., signal-sensor polynucleotides) which encode a polypeptide of interest and which have structural and/or chemical features that allow for greater selectivity, profiling or stratification along defineable disease characteristics or metrics.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • Described herein are compositions, methods, processes, kits and devices for the design, preparation, manufacture and/or formulation of signal-sensor polynucleotide molecules encoding at least one oncology-related polypeptide of interest. Such signal-sensor polynucleotides may be chemically modified mRNA (mmRNA) molecules.
  • The present invention provides an isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide comprising a region encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest that functions, when translated, to send a death or survival signal. Such death or survival signals include those which (i) alter (increase or decrease) the expression of one or more proteins, nucleic acids, or non-coding nucleic acids, (ii) alter the binding properties of biomolecules within the cell, and/or (iii) perturb the cellular microenvironment in a therapeutically beneficial way.
  • Optionally, the signal-sensor polynucleotide may also encode in a flanking region, one or more sensor sequences. Such sensor sequences function to “sense” the cell, tissue or organ microenvironment and confer upon the signal-sensor polynucleotide an altered expression or half life profile (increased or decreased) depending on the interactions of the sensor sequence with the cell, tissue or organ microenvironment.
  • In one aspect, provided herein are signal-sensor polynucleotide comprising, a first region of linked nucleosides, a first flanking region located 5′ relative to said first region and a second flanking region located 3′ relative to said first region. The first region may encode an oncology-related polypeptide of interest such as, but not limited to, SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616 and 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516 and 7517 and the first flanking region may include a sequence of linked nucleosides such as, but not limited to, the native 5′ untranslated region (UTR) of any of the nucleic acids that encode any of SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616, 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516, 7517, SEQ ID NO: 1-4 and functional variants thereof. The first region may comprise at least an open reading frame of a nucleic acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 2488-2496, 6617-6621, 7348-7354, 7362-7489, 7491, 7494, 7506, 7511 and 7513.
  • The second flanking region may include a sequence of linked nucleosides such as, but not limited to, the native 3′ UTR of any of the nucleic acids that encode any of SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616, 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516, 7517, SEQ ID NO: 5-21 and functional variants thereof, and one or more sensor sequences located such as, but not limited to, SEQ ID NOs: 3529-4549, SEQ ID NOs: 5571-6591 and functional variants thereof. The signal-sensor polynucleotide may also include a 3′ tailing sequence of linked nucleosides.
  • In another aspect, provided herein is a signal-sensor polynucleotide which comprises an mRNA encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest and one or more sensor sequences such as, but not limited to, SEQ ID NOs: 3529-4549, SEQ ID NOs: 5571-6591 and functional variants thereof. The oncology-related polypeptide of interest may be, but is not limited to, SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616, 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516 and 7517. The mRNA may include at least one open reading frame of a nucleic acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 2488-2496, 6617-6621, 7348-7354, 7362-7489, 7491, 7494, 7506, 7511 and 7513.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides may comprise one, two, three or more than three stop codons. In one aspect, the signal-sensor polynucleotides comprise two stop codons. As a non-limiting example, the first stop codon is “TGA” and the second stop codon is selected from the group consisting of “TAA,” “TGA” and “TAG.” In another aspect, signal-sensor polynucleotides comprise three stop codons.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides may have a 3′ tailing sequence of linked nucleosides such as, but not limited to, a poly-A tail of at least 140 nucleotides, a triple helix, and a poly A-G quartet.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides may have a 5′cap such as, but not limited to, Cap0, Cap1, ARCA, inosine, N1-methyl-guanosine, 2′fluoro-guanosine, 7-deaza-guanosine, 8-oxo-guanosine, 2-amino-guanosine, LNA-guanosine, and 2-azido-guanosine.
  • In one aspect, the signal-sensor polynucleotides may include at least one chemical modification such as, but not limited to, modifications located on one or more of a nucleoside and/or the backbone of the nucleotides. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides comprise a pseudouridine analog such as, but not limited to, 1-carboxymethyl-pseudouridine, 1-propynyl-pseudouridine, 1-taurinomethyl-pseudouridine, 1-taurinomethyl-4-thio-pseudouridine, 1-methyl-pseudouridine (m1ψ), 1-methyl-4-thio-pseudouridine (m1s4ψ), 4-thio-1-methyl-pseudouridine, 3-methyl-pseudouridine (m3ψ), 2-thio-1-methyl-pseudouridine, 1-methyl-1-deaza-pseudouridine, 2-thio-1-methyl-1-deaza-pseudouridine, dihydropseudouridine, 2-thio-dihydropseudouridine, 2-methoxyuridine, 2-methoxy-4-thio-uridine, 4-methoxy-pseudouridine, 4-methoxy-2-thio-pseudouridine, N1-methyl-pseudouridine, 1-methyl-3-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)pseudouridine (acp3ψ), and 2′-O-methyl-pseudouridine (ψm). In another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides comprise the pseudouridine analog 1-methylpseudouridine. In yet another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides comprise the pseudouridine analog 1-methylpseudouridine and the modified nucleoside 5-methylcytidine.
  • In another aspect, the signal-sensorpolynucleotides may include at least two chemical modifications such as, but not limited to, modifications located on one or more of a nucleoside and/or the backbone of the nucleotides. As a non-limiting example, the signal-sensor polynucleotide comprises the chemical modifications 1-methylpseudouridine and 5-methylcytidine.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides may comprise at least one translation enhancer element (TEE) such as, but not limited to, TEE-001-TEE-705.
  • In one aspect, the signal-sensor polynucleotide encodes a factor modulating the affinity between HIF subunits and/or HIF-dependent gene expression such as, but not limited to, SEQ ID NO: 6611-6616.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides may be purified and/or formulated.
  • Employing the signal-sensor polynucleotides, the present invention provides a method of treating a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject in need thereof by increasing the level of an oncology-related polypeptide of interest comprising administering to said subject an isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding said oncology-related polypeptide. The disease, disorder and/or condition may include, but is not limited to, adrenal cortical cancer, advanced cancer, anal cancer, aplastic anemia, bileduct cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, bone metastasis, brain tumors, brain cancer, breast cancer, childhood cancer, cancer of unknown primary origin, Castleman disease, cervical cancer, colon/rectal cancer, endometrial cancer, esophagus cancer, Ewing family of tumors, eye cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, gestational trophoblastic disease, Hodgkin disease, Kaposi sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, liver cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, lung carcinoid tumor, lymphoma of the skin, malignant mesothelioma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, neuroblastoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer, osteosarcoma, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, penile cancer, pituitary tumors, prostate cancer, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, salivary gland cancer, sarcoma in adult soft tissue, basal and squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma, small intestine cancer, stomach cancer, testicular cancer, throat cancer, thymus cancer, thyroid cancer, uterine sarcoma, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, Wilms tumor and secondary cancers caused by cancer treatment.
  • The present invention provides a method of reducing, eliminating, or preventing tumor growth in a subject in need thereof by increasing the level of an oncology-related polypeptide of interest comprising administering to said subject an isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding said oncology-related polypeptide. The tumor growth may be associated with or results from a disease, disorder and/or condition such as, but not limited to, adrenal cortical cancer, advanced cancer, anal cancer, aplastic anemia, bileduct cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, bone metastasis, brain tumors, brain cancer, breast cancer, childhood cancer, cancer of unknown primary origin, Castleman disease, cervical cancer, colon/rectal cancer, endometrial cancer, esophagus cancer, Ewing family of tumors, eye cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, gestational trophoblastic disease, Hodgkin disease, Kaposi sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, liver cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, lung carcinoid tumor, lymphoma of the skin, malignant mesothelioma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, neuroblastoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer, osteosarcoma, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, penile cancer, pituitary tumors, prostate cancer, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, salivary gland cancer, sarcoma in adult soft tissue, basal and squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma, small intestine cancer, stomach cancer, testicular cancer, throat cancer, thymus cancer, thyroid cancer, uterine sarcoma, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, Wilms tumor and secondary cancers caused by cancer treatment.
  • The present invention provides a method of reducing and/or ameriorating at least one symptom of cancer in a subject in need thereof by increasing the level of a polypeptide of interest comprising administering to said subject an isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding said oncology-related polypeptide. Non-limiting examples of symptoms include weakness, aches and pains, fever, fatigue, weight loss, blood clots, increased blood calcium levels, low white blood cell count, short of breath, dizziness, headaches, hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erthema, pruritis, excessive hair growth, change in bowel habits, change in bladder function, long-lasting sores, white patches inside the mouth, white spots on the tongue, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump on parts of the body, indigestion, trouble swallowing, changes in warts or moles, change in new skin and nagging cough and hoarseness.
  • The present invention provides a method of preferentially inducing cell death in cancer cells in a tissue or organ comprising contacting the tissue or organ with a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide whose expression triggers apoptosis or cell death and at least one microRNA binding site of a microRNA where the expression of the microRNA in the cancer cell is lower than the expression of the mircroRNA in normal non-cancerous cells.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotide may be administered at a total daily dose of between 0.001 ug and 150 ug. Administration of a signal-sensor polynucleotide may be by injection, topical administration, ophthalmic administration or intranasal administration. In one aspect, administration may be by injection such as, but not limited to, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular. In another aspect, administration may be topical such as, but not limited to, using creams, lotions, ointments, gels, sprays, solutions and the like.
  • The details of various embodiments of the invention are set forth in the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and the drawings, and from the claims.
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  • The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages will be apparent from the following description of particular embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like reference characters refer to the same parts throughout the different views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of various embodiments of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic of a primary construct of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an expanded schematic of the second flanking region of a primary construct of the present invention illustrating the signal-sensor elements of the polynucleotide.
  • FIG. 3 is a gel profile of Apoptosis-Inducing Factor short (AIFsh) protein from AIFsh modified mRNA in mammals. FIG. 3A shows the expected size of AIFsh. FIG. 3B shows the expected size of AIFsh.
  • FIG. 4 is a gel profile of Siah E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 1 (SIAH1) protein from SIAH1 modified mRNA in mammals. FIG. 4A shows the expected size of SIAH1. FIG. 4B shows the expected size of SIAH1.
  • FIG. 5 is a gel profile of constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 3 (also known as reverse caspase 3 (Rev-Caspase 3)) protein from C.A. caspase 3 modified mRNA in mammals. FIG. 5A shows the expected size of C.A. caspase 3. FIG. 5B shows the expected size of C.A. caspase 3.
  • FIG. 6 is a gel profile of Granulysin protein from granulysin modified mRNA in mammals. FIG. 6A shows the expected size of granulysin. FIG. 6B shows the expected size of granulysin.
  • FIG. 7 is a western blot of C.A. caspase 3 and C.A. caspase 6. FIG. 7A shows protein from C.A. caspase 3 modified mRNA fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine. FIG. 7B shows protein from C.A. caspase 6 modified mRNA fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine.
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  • It is of great interest in the fields of therapeutics, diagnostics, reagents and for biological assays to be able to deliver a nucleic acid, e.g., a ribonucleic acid (RNA) inside a cell, whether in vitro, in vivo, in situ or ex vivo, such as to cause intracellular translation of the nucleic acid and production of an encoded polypeptide of interest. Of particular importance is the delivery and function of a non-integrative polynucleotide.
  • Described herein are compositions (including pharmaceutical compositions) and methods for the design, preparation, manufacture and/or formulation of polynucleotides encoding one or more polypeptides of interest. Also provided are systems, processes, devices and kits for the selection, design and/or utilization of the polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides of interest described herein.
  • To this end, polypeptides of the present invention are encoded by a new class of polynucleotide therapeutics, termed “signal-sensor polynucleotides” which are particularly useful in the stratification, profiling and/or personalization of the polynucleotide therapeutice (e.g., mRNA) and which are tailored to a particular cell type, disease or cell microenvironment or biological profile.
  • It is known that cancers exhibit diverse gene expression patterns, physicochemical environments and metastatic or motility behaviors and according to Hanahan and Weinberg (Cell, 2011, 144:646-674) there are six hallmarks of cancer. These include sustaining a proliferative signaling, evading growth suppressors, resisting cell death, enabling replicative immortality, inducing angiogenesis, and activating invasion and metastasis. These hallmarks or functions of cancer allow the cancer to survive, proliferate and disseminate and each arises at different times and in different patterns depending on the cancer type.
  • The development of cancer therapeutics which to selectively target the cancer cells while sparing normal cells dominates ongoing efforts in every area of oncology. The polynucleotides of the present invention represent such therapeutics; having the ability to selectively stabilize or destabilize cell systems, signal proliferation (survival) or death, trigger the cell cycle or senescence and/or activate or avoid the immune response depending on the cell type, e.g., cancer or normal cell.
  • According to the present invention, signal-sensor polynucleotide therapeutics may be used to destabilize the survival advantages or hallmarks of a cancer cell (hence they would be cytotoxic). In one embodiment diagnostic efforts would include the profiling of the cancer (although this would not be required a priori) including metabolic state (hypoxic, acidotic), apoptotic vs. survival gene profiles, cell cycle vs. senescent stage, immune status, and stromal factors present.
  • In one embodiment the signal-sensor polynucleotide disrupts the transcriptome of the cancer cell. The disruption may affect one or more signaling or expression events. For example the encoded oncology-related polypeptide may act upstream of a transcription factor known to induce or enhance the expression of genes associated with a cancer. Delivery of the signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding the oncology-related polypeptide which inhibits such a transcription factor (either by binding or sequestration or degradation) would thereby alter the transcriptome of the cancer cell and have a therapeutic benefit. One such transcription factor is HIF-1alpha. A signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding a protein which is capable of binding HIF-1alpha or whose expression results in lower HIF-1alpha, would effectively turn down HIF-1alpha regulated genes, e.g., VEGFA or SLC2A1, and destabilize the cancer.
  • In one embodiment, the profile of the cancer may be evaluated before the signal-sensor polynucleotide is selected. Such profiling data would inform the selection of which oncology-related polypeptide to be delivered. The profile of gene expression, categorized by hallmark class such as apoptosis, replicative capacity or metabolic signature would allow dynamic instability scoring for a polypeptide and an optimization of therapeutic window for the signal-sensor polynucleotide. As used herein, a “dynamic instability index” refers to a dose of signal-sensor polynucleotide sufficient to induce 50% increase of the oncology-related target protein in vitro in a cancer cell as compared to a normal matched cell.
  • Profiling may also be done within hallmark classes such as the distinction between caspase-dependent and caspase independent gene expression for the apoptosis class. Alternatively, profiling could be conducted across classes such as gene profiling of apoptosis, senescence (replicative capacity), and metabolic classes.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may be used to reduce the expression and/or amount of a polypeptide in a cell. As a non-limiting example, MYC inhibitor A, MYC inhibitor B, MYC inhibitor C or MYC inhibitor D may be used on Hep3B cells in order to determine the potency of MYC inhibitor A, MYC inhibitor B, MYC inhibitor C or MYC inhibitor D at various concentrations (see e.g., Example 55).
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may direct either cytotoxic or cytoprotective therapeutic benefit to specific cells, e.g., normal vs. cancerous.
  • In one embodiment signal-sensor polynucleotides would not only encode an oncology-related polypeptide but also a sensor sequence. Sensor sequences include, for example, microRNA binding sites, transcription factor binding sites, artificial binding sites engineered to act as pseudo-receptors for endogenous nucleic acid binding molecules. A “sensor region” is a region of linked nucleosides of the signal-sensor polynucleotide comprising at least one sensor sequence. The signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention may have one or more sensor regions.
  • In one embodiment, one or more sensor regions may be located in the first flanking region. As a non-limiting example, the sensor region in the first flanking region may comprise at least one sensor sequence. The sensor sequence may be, but is not limited to, mir-122, mir-142-3p, mir-142-5p, mir-146, fragments or variants thereof. As another non-limiting example, the sensor region in the first flanking region may comprise at least one sensor sequence such as a mir-122 sequence. The mir-122 sequence may be, but is not limited to, a mir-122 binding site, mir-122 seed sequence, mir-122 binding site without the seed sequence or a combination thereof.
  • In another embodiment, one or more sensor regions may be located in the second flanking region. As a non-limiting example, the sensor region in the second flanking region may include a sensor sequence such as mir-122, mir-142-3p, mir-142-5p, mir-146, fragments or variants thereof. As another non-limiting example, the sensor region in the second flanking region may include three sensor sequences. The sensor sequences may be, but are not limited to, mir-122 sequences such as mir-122 binding sites, mir-122 seed sequences, mir-122 binding sites without the seed sequence or a combination thereof. As yet another non-limiting example, the sensor region in the second flanking region is located in the 3′UTR and the sensor region may include a sensor sequence which is a mir-122 sequence. The mir-122 sequence may be, but is not limited to, a mir-122 binding site, mir-122 seed sequence, mir-122 binding site without the seed sequence or a combination thereof.
  • In one embodiment, two or more sensor regions may be located in the same region of the signal-sensor polynucleotide such as, but not limited to, a first region first region of linked nucleotides, the first flanking region and/or the second flanking region. As a non-limiting example, the two or more sensor regions are located in the second flanking region. As yet another non-limiting example, three sensor regions are located in the 3′ UTR in the second flanking region. The three sensor regions may include, mir-122 binding sites, mir-122 seed sequences, mir-122 binding sites without the seed sequence or a combination thereof.
  • In another embodiment, two or more sensor regions may be located in different regions of the signal-sensor polynucleotide such as, but not limited to, the first region of linked nucleotides, the first flanking region and/or the second flanking region. As a non-limiting example, a first sensor region is located in the first flanking region and a second sensor region is located in the second flanking region. The sensor regions may comprise the same sensor sequence or different sensor sequences.
  • In one embodiment, a start codon is located within a sensor region.
  • In one embodiment, a sensor region may comprise two or more sensor sequences. The sensor sequences may be the same or different.
  • In one embodiment, the sensor region may comprise two or more sensor sequence which are different from each other but they may be based on the same mir binding site. As a non-limiting example, the sensor region may include at least one miR binding site sequence and at least one mir binding site sequence with the seed removed. As another non-limiting example, the sensor region may include at least one miR binding site sequence and at least one miR seed sequence. As yet another non-limiting example, the sensor region may include at least one miR binding site sequence with the seed removed and at least one miR seed sequence.
  • In another embodiment, the sensor region may comprise two or more sensor sequences which are in a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times. In these patterns, each letter, A, B, or C represent a different miR sequence.
  • In yet another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotide may include two or more sensor regions with each sensor region having one or more sensor sequences. As a non-limiting example, the sensor sequences may be in a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times in each of the sensor regions. As another non-limiting example, the sensor sequences may be in a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times across the entire signal-sensor polynucleotide. In these patterns, each letter, A, B, or C represent a different miR sequence. As a non-limiting example, the first sensor region may have sensor sequences in the pattern ABA and the second sensor region may have sensor sequences in the pattern BAB so the overall pattern of the sensor sequences in the signal-sensor polynucleotide is ABABAB. As another non-limiting example, the first sensor region may have sensor sequences AA, the second sensor region may have sensor sequences BB, the third sensor region may have sensor sequences AA and the fourth sensor region may have sensor sequences BB so the overall pattern of the sensor sequences in the signal-sensor polynucleotide is AABBAABB.
  • The sensor sequences in the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention may include one or more regulatory sequences in the 3-UTR and/or 5′UTR of natural mRNAs, which regulate mRNA stability and translation in different tissues and cells. Such cis-regulatory elements may include, but are not limited to, Cis-RNP (Ribonucleoprotein)/RBP (RNA binding protein) regulatory elements, AU-rich element AUE, structured stem-loop, constitutive decay elements (CDEs), GC-richness and other structured mRNA motifs (Parker B J et al., Genome Research, 2011, 21, 1929-1943, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.). For example, CDEs are a class of regulatory motifs that mediate mRNA degradation through their interaction with Roquin proteins. In particular, CDEs are found in many mRNAs that encode regulators of development and inflammation to limit cytokine production in macrophage (Leppek K et al., Cell, 2013, 153, 869-881, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.).
  • In one embodiment, a particular CDE can be introduced to the signal-sensor polynucleotide when the degradation of polypeptides in a cell or tissue is desired. A particular CDE can also be removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide in order to maintain a more stable mRNA in a cell or tissue for sustaining protein expression.
  • In one embodiment, microRNA (miRNA) profiling of the cancer cells or tissues may be conducted to determine the presence or absence of miRNA in the cells or tissues to determine the appropriate microRNA to use as sensor sequences in the signal sensor polynucleotides.
  • MicroRNA gene regulation may be influenced by the sequence surrounding the microRNA such as, but not limited to, the species of the surrounding sequence, the type of sequence (e.g., heterologous, homologous and artificial), regulatory elements in the surrounding sequence and/or structural elements in the surrounding sequence. The microRNA may be influenced by the 5′UTR and/or the 3′UTR. As a non-limiting example, a non-human 3′UTR may increase the regulatory effect of the microRNA sequence on the expression of a polypeptide of interest compared to a human 3′UTR of the same sequence type.
  • Other regulatory elements and/or structural elements of the 5′-UTR can influence microRNA mediated gene regulation. One such example is a structured IRES (Internal Ribosome Entry Site) in the 5′UTR, which is necessary for the binding of translational elongation factors to initiate protein translation. EIF4A2 binding to this secondarily structured element in the 5′UTR is necessary for microRNA mediated gene expression (Meijer H A et al., Science, 2013, 340, 82-85, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). The sensor-signal polynucleotide can further be modified to include this structured 5′-UTR in order to enhance microRNA mediated gene regulation.
  • At least one microRNA site can be engineered into the 3′ UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention. In this context, at least two, at least three, at least four, at least five, at least six, at least seven, at least eight, at least nine, at least ten or more microRNA sites may be engineered into the 3′ UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention. In one embodiment, the microRNA sites incorporated into the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be the same or may be different microRNA sites. In another embodiment, the microRNA sites incorporated into the signal-sensor polynucleotides may target the same or different tissues in the body. As a non-limiting example, through the introduction of tissue-, cell-type-, or disease-specific microRNA binding sites in the 3′ UTR of a signal-sensor polynucleotide, the degree of expression in specific cell types (e.g. hepatocytes, myeloid cells, endothelial cells, cancer cells, etc.) can be reduced.
  • In one embodiment, a microRNA site can be engineered near the 5′ terminus of the 3′UTR, about halfway between the 5′ terminus and 3′terminus of the 3′UTR and/or near the 3′terminus of the 3′UTR. As a non-limiting example, a microRNA site may be engineered near the 5′ terminus of the 3′UTR and about halfway between the 5′ terminus and 3′terminus of the 3′UTR. As another non-limiting example, a microRNA site may be engineered near the 3′terminus of the 3′UTR and about halfway between the 5′ terminus and 3′terminus of the 3′UTR. As yet another non-limiting example, a microRNA site may be engineered near the 5′ terminus of the 3′UTR and near the 3′ terminus of the 3′UTR.
  • In another embodiment, a 3′UTR can comprise 4 microRNA sites. The microRNA sites may be complete microRNA binding sites, microRNA seed sequences and/or microRNA binding site sequences without the seed sequence.
  • In one embodiment, a signal-sensor polynucleotide may be engineered to include microRNA sites which are expressed in different tissues of a subject. As a non-limiting example, a signal-sensor polynucleotide of the present invention may be engineered to include miR-192 and miR-122 to regulate expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the liver and kidneys of a subject. In another embodiment, a signal-sensor polynucleotide may be engineered to include more than one microRNA sites for the same tissue. For example a signal-sensor polynucleotide of the present invention may be engineered to include miR-17-92 and miR-126 to regulate expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in endothelial cells of a subject.
  • In one embodiment, the therapeutic window and or differential expression associated with the oncology-related polypeptide encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide of the invention may be altered. For example, signal-sensor polynucleotides may be designed whereby a death signal is more highly expressed in cancer cells (or a survival signal in a normal cell) by virtue of the miRNA signature of those cells. Where a cancer cell expresses a lower level of a particular miRNA, the signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding the binding site for that miRNA (or miRNAs) would be more highly expressed. Hence, the oncology-related polypeptide encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide is selected as a protein which triggers or induces cell death. Neighboring noncancer cells, harboring a higher expression of the same miRNA would be less affected by the encoded death signal as the signal-sensor polynucleotide would be expressed at a lower level due to the affects of the miRNA binding to the binding site or “sensor” encoded in the 3′UTR. Conversely, cell survival or cytoprotective signals may be delivered to tissues containing cancer and non cancerous cells where a miRNA has a higher expression in the cancer cells—the result being a lower survival signal to the cancer cell and a larger survival signature to the normal cell. Multiple signal-sensor polynucleotides may be designed and administered having different signals according to the previous paradigm.
  • In one embodiment, the expression of a signal-sensor polynucleotide may be controlled by incorporating at least one sensor sequence in the signal-sensor polynucleotide and formulating the signal-sensor polynucleotide. As a non-limiting example, a polynucleotide may be targeted to an orthotopic tumor by having a polynucleotide incorporating a miR-122 binding site and formulated in a lipid nanoparticle comprising the cationic lipid DLin-KC2-DMA (see e.g., the experiments described in Example 56A and 56B).
  • Through an understanding of the expression patterns of microRNA in different cell types, signal-sensor polynucleotides can be engineered for more targeted expression in specific cell types or only under specific biological conditions. Through introduction of tissue-specific microRNA binding sites, signal-sensor polynucleotides could be designed that would be optimal for protein expression in a tissue or in the context of a biological condition such as cancer.
  • Transfection experiments can be conducted in relevant cell lines, using engineered signal-sensor polynucleotides and protein production can be assayed at various time points post-transfection. For example, cells can be transfected with different microRNA binding site-engineering nucleic acids or signal-sensor polynucleotides and by using an ELISA kit to the relevant protein and assaying protein produced at 6 hr, 12 hr, 24 hr, 48 hr, 72 hr and 7 days post-transfection. In vivo experiments can also be conducted using microRNA-binding site-engineered molecules to examine changes in tissue-specific expression of formulated signal-sensor polynucleotides.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may include at least one microRNA in order to dampen the antigen presentation by antigen presenting cells. The microRNA may be the complete microRNA sequence, the microRNA seed sequence, the microRNA sequence without the seed or a combination thereof. As a non-limiting example, the microRNA incorporated into the signal-sensor polynucleotide may be specific to the hematopoietic system. As another non-limiting example, the microRNA incorporated into the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention to dampen antigen presentation is miR-142-3p.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may include at least one microRNA in order to dampen expression of the encoded polypeptide in a cell of interest. As a non-limiting example, the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may include at least one miR-122 binding site in order to dampen expression of an encoded polypeptide of interest in the liver. As another non-limiting example, the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may include at least one miR-142-3p binding site, miR-142-3p seed sequence, miR-142-3p binding site without the seed, miR-142-5p binding site, miR-142-5p seed sequence, miR-142-5p binding site without the seed, miR-146 binding site, miR-146 seed sequence and/or miR-146 binding site without the seed sequence (see e.g., the experiment outlined in Example 47 and Example 60).
  • According to the present invention, the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may be modified as to avoid the deficiencies of other polypeptide-encoding molecules of the art. Hence, in this embodiment the signal-sensor polynucleotides are referred to as modified signal-sensor polynucleotides or primary constructs, modified mRNA or mmRNA.
  • Provided herein, in part, are signal-sensor polynucleotide polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA encoding oncology-related polypeptides of interest which have been designed to improve one or more of the stability and/or clearance in tissues, receptor uptake and/or kinetics, cellular access by the compositions, engagement with translational machinery, mRNA half-life, translation efficiency, immune evasion, protein production capacity, secretion efficiency (when applicable), accessibility to circulation, protein half-life and/or modulation of a cell's status, function and/or activity.
  • I. COMPOSITIONS OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules, specifically signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA which encode one or more oncology-related polypeptides of interest. Specifically the invention contemplates signal-sensor polynucleotides which are useful in cancer or cancer related diseases, disorders. As used herein, “signal-sensor polynucleotides” are nucleic acid transcripts which encode one or more oncology-related polypeptides of interest that, when translated, delivers a “signal” to the cell (cancer or noncancerous) which results in the therapeutic benefit to the organism of either being detrimental to the cancer cell or beneficial to normal cells or both detrimental to cancer cells and advantageous to normal cells. The signal-sensor polynucleotides may optionally further comprise a sequence (translatable or not) which “senses” the microenvironment of the polynucleotide and alters (a) the function or phenotypic outcome associated with the peptide or protein which is translated, (b) the expression level of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, and/or both.
  • The term “nucleic acid,” in its broadest sense, includes any compound and/or substance that comprise a polymer of nucleotides. These polymers are often referred to as polynucleotides. Exemplary nucleic acids or polynucleotides of the invention include, but are not limited to, ribonucleic acids (RNAs), deoxyribonucleic acids (DNAs), threose nucleic acids (TNAs), glycol nucleic acids (GNAs), peptide nucleic acids (PNAs), locked nucleic acids (LNAs, including LNA having a β-D-ribo configuration, α-LNA having an α-L-ribo configuration (a diastereomer of LNA), 2′-amino-LNA having a 2′-amino functionalization, and 2′-amino-α-LNA having a 2′-amino functionalization) or hybrids thereof.
  • In preferred embodiments, the signal-sensor polynucleotide or nucleic acid molecule is a messenger RNA (mRNA). As used herein, the term “messenger RNA” (mRNA) refers to any polynucleotide which encodes a polypeptide of interest and which is capable of being translated to produce the encoded polypeptide of interest in vitro, in vivo, in situ or ex vivo. Signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may be mRNA or any nucleic acid molecule and may or may not be chemically modified.
  • Traditionally, the basic components of an mRNA molecule include at least a coding region, a 5′UTR, a 3′UTR, a 5′ cap and a poly-A tail. Building on this wild type modular structure, the present invention expands the scope of functionality of traditional mRNA molecules by providing signal-sensor polynucleotides or primary RNA constructs which maintain a modular organization, but which comprise one or more structural and/or chemical modifications or alterations which impart useful properties to the polynucleotide including, in some embodiments, the lack of a substantial induction of the innate immune response of a cell into which the signal-sensor polynucleotide is introduced. As such, modified mRNA molecules of the present invention, which may be synthetic, are termed “mmRNA.” As used herein, a “structural” feature or modification is one in which two or more linked nucleotides are inserted, deleted, duplicated, inverted or randomized in a signal-sensor polynucleotide polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA without significant chemical modification to the nucleotides themselves. Because chemical bonds will necessarily be broken and reformed to effect a structural modification, structural modifications are of a chemical nature and hence are chemical modifications. However, structural modifications will result in a different sequence of nucleotides. For example, the polynucleotide “ATCG” may be chemically modified to “AT-5meC-G”. The same polynucleotide may be structurally modified from “ATCG” to “ATCCCG”. Here, the dinucleotide “CC” has been inserted, resulting in a structural modification to the polynucleotide.
  • Signal-Sensor Polynucleotide, Primary Construct or mmRNA Architecture
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention are distinguished from wild type mRNA in their functional and/or structural design features which serve to, as evidenced herein, overcome existing problems of effective polypeptide production using nucleic acid-based therapeutics.
  • FIG. 1 shows a representative signal-sensor primary construct 100 of the present invention. As used herein, the term “primary construct” or “primary mRNA construct” refers to a signal-sensor polynucleotide transcript which encodes one or more polypeptides of interest and which retains sufficient structural and/or chemical features to allow the polypeptide of interest encoded therein to be translated. Signal-sensor primary constructs may be polynucleotides of the invention. When structurally or chemically modified, the signal-sensor primary construct may be referred to as a mmRNA.
  • Returning to FIG. 1, the primary construct 100 here contains a first region of linked nucleotides 102 that is flanked by a first flanking region 104 and a second flaking region 106. As used herein, the “first region” may be referred to as a “coding region” or “region encoding” or simply the “first region.” This first region may include, but is not limited to, the encoded oncology-related polypeptide of interest. The oncology-related polypeptide of interest may comprise at its 5′ terminus one or more signal peptide sequences encoded by a signal peptide sequence region 103. The flanking region 104 may comprise a region of linked nucleotides comprising one or more complete or incomplete 5′ UTRs sequences. The flanking region 104 may also comprise a 5′ terminal cap 108. The second flanking region 106 may comprise a region of linked nucleotides comprising one or more complete or incomplete 3′ UTRs. The flanking region 106 may also comprise a 3′ tailing sequence 110 and a 3′UTR 120.
  • Bridging the 5′ terminus of the first region 102 and the first flanking region 104 is a first operational region 105. Traditionally this operational region comprises a start codon. The operational region may alternatively comprise any translation initiation sequence or signal including a start codon.
  • Bridging the 3′ terminus of the first region 102 and the second flanking region 106 is a second operational region 107. Traditionally this operational region comprises a stop codon. The operational region may alternatively comprise any translation initiation sequence or signal including a stop codon. According to the present invention, multiple serial stop codons may also be used. In one embodiment, the operation region of the present invention may comprise two stop codons. The first stop codon may be “TGA” and the second stop codon may be selected from the group consisting of “TAA,” “TGA” and “TAG.” The operation region may further comprise three stop codons. The third stop codon may be selected from the group consisting of “TAA,” “TGA” and “TAG.”
  • Turning to FIG. 2, the 3′UTR 120 of the second flanking region 106 may comprise one or more sensor sequences 130. A region comprising at least one sensor sequence is referred to as a “sensor region.” These sensor sequences as discussed herein operate as pseudo-receptors (or binding sites) for ligands of the local microenvironment of the primary construct or signal-sensor polynucleotide. For example, microRNA binding sites or miRNA seeds may be used as sensors such that they function as pseudoreceptors for any microRNAs present in the environment of the polynucleotide.
  • Generally, the shortest length of the first region of the signal-sensor primary construct of the present invention can be the length of a nucleic acid sequence that is sufficient to encode for a dipeptide, a tripeptide, a tetrapeptide, a pentapeptide, a hexapeptide, a heptapeptide, an octapeptide, a nonapeptide, or a decapeptide. In another embodiment, the length may be sufficient to encode a peptide of 2-30 amino acids, e.g. 5-30, 10-30, 2-25, 5-25, 10-25, or 10-20 amino acids. The length may be sufficient to encode for a peptide of at least 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 25 or 30 amino acids, or a peptide that is no longer than 40 amino acids, e.g. no longer than 35, 30, 25, 20, 17, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11 or 10 amino acids. Examples of dipeptides that the polynucleotide sequences can encode or include, but are not limited to, carnosine and anserine.
  • Generally, the length of the first region encoding the oncology-related polypeptide of interest of the present invention is greater than about 30 nucleotides in length (e.g., at least or greater than about 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1,000, 1,100, 1,200, 1,300, 1,400, 1,500, 1,600, 1,700, 1,800, 1,900, 2,000, 2,500, and 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, 7,000, 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, 60,000, 70,000, 80,000, 90,000 or up to and including 100,000 nucleotides). As used herein, the “first region” may be referred to as a “coding region” or “region encoding” or simply the “first region.”
  • In some embodiments, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA includes from about 30 to about 100,000 nucleotides (e.g., from 30 to 50, from 30 to 100, from 30 to 250, from 30 to 500, from 30 to 1,000, from 30 to 1,500, from 30 to 3,000, from 30 to 5,000, from 30 to 7,000, from 30 to 10,000, from 30 to 25,000, from 30 to 50,000, from 30 to 70,000, from 100 to 250, from 100 to 500, from 100 to 1,000, from 100 to 1,500, from 100 to 3,000, from 100 to 5,000, from 100 to 7,000, from 100 to 10,000, from 100 to 25,000, from 100 to 50,000, from 100 to 70,000, from 100 to 100,000, from 500 to 1,000, from 500 to 1,500, from 500 to 2,000, from 500 to 3,000, from 500 to 5,000, from 500 to 7,000, from 500 to 10,000, from 500 to 25,000, from 500 to 50,000, from 500 to 70,000, from 500 to 100,000, from 1,000 to 1,500, from 1,000 to 2,000, from 1,000 to 3,000, from 1,000 to 5,000, from 1,000 to 7,000, from 1,000 to 10,000, from 1,000 to 25,000, from 1,000 to 50,000, from 1,000 to 70,000, from 1,000 to 100,000, from 1,500 to 3,000, from 1,500 to 5,000, from 1,500 to 7,000, from 1,500 to 10,000, from 1,500 to 25,000, from 1,500 to 50,000, from 1,500 to 70,000, from 1,500 to 100,000, from 2,000 to 3,000, from 2,000 to 5,000, from 2,000 to 7,000, from 2,000 to 10,000, from 2,000 to 25,000, from 2,000 to 50,000, from 2,000 to 70,000, and from 2,000 to 100,000).
  • According to the present invention, the first and second flanking regions may range independently from 15-1,000 nucleotides in length (e.g., greater than 30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, and 900 nucleotides or at least 30, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, and 1,000 nucleotides).
  • According to the present invention, the tailing sequence may range from absent to 500 nucleotides in length (e.g., at least 60, 70, 80, 90, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, or 500 nucleotides). Where the tailing region is a polyA tail, the length may be determined in units of or as a function of polyA binding protein binding. In this embodiment, the polyA tail is long enough to bind at least 4 monomers of polyA binding protein. PolyA binding protein monomers bind to stretches of approximately 38 nucleotides. As such, it has been observed that polyA tails of about 80 nucleotides and 160 nucleotides are functional.
  • According to the present invention, the capping region may comprise a single cap or a series of nucleotides forming the cap. In this embodiment the capping region may be from 1 to 10, e.g. 2-9, 3-8, 4-7, 1-5, 5-10, or at least 2, or 10 or fewer nucleotides in length. In some embodiments, the cap is absent.
  • According to the present invention, the first and second operational regions may range from 3 to 40, e.g., 5-30, 10-20, 15, or at least 4, or 30 or fewer nucleotides in length and may comprise, in addition to a start and/or stop codon, one or more signal and/or restriction sequences.
  • Cyclic Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • According to the present invention, a signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA may be cyclized, or concatemerized, to generate a translation competent molecule to assist interactions between poly-A binding proteins and 5′-end binding proteins. The mechanism of cyclization or concatemerization may occur through at least 3 different routes: 1) chemical, 2) enzymatic, and 3) ribozyme catalyzed. The newly formed 5′-/3′-linkage may be intramolecular or intermolecular.
  • In the first route, the 5′-end and the 3′-end of the nucleic acid may contain chemically reactive groups that, when close together, form a new covalent linkage between the 5′-end and the 3′-end of the molecule. The 5′-end may contain an NHS-ester reactive group and the 3′-end may contain a 3′-amino-terminated nucleotide such that in an organic solvent the 3′-amino-terminated nucleotide on the 3′-end of a synthetic mRNA molecule will undergo a nucleophilic attack on the 5′-NHS-ester moiety forming a new 5′-/3′-amide bond.
  • In the second route, T4 RNA ligase may be used to enzymatically link a 5′-phosphorylated nucleic acid molecule to the 3′-hydroxyl group of a nucleic acid forming a new phosphorodiester linkage. In an example reaction, 1 μg of a nucleic acid molecule is incubated at 37° C. for 1 hour with 1-10 units of T4 RNA ligase (New England Biolabs, Ipswich, Mass.) according to the manufacturer's protocol. The ligation reaction may occur in the presence of a split oligonucleotide capable of base-pairing with both the 5′- and 3′-region in juxtaposition to assist the enzymatic ligation reaction.
  • In the third route, either the 5′- or 3′-end of the cDNA template encodes a ligase ribozyme sequence such that during in vitro transcription, the resultant nucleic acid molecule can contain an active ribozyme sequence capable of ligating the 5′-end of a nucleic acid molecule to the 3′-end of a nucleic acid molecule. The ligase ribozyme may be derived from the Group I Intron, Group I Intron, Hepatitis Delta Virus, Hairpin ribozyme or may be selected by SELEX (systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment). The ribozyme ligase reaction may take 1 to 24 hours at temperatures between 0 and 37° C.
  • Signal-Sensor Polynucleotide Multimers
  • According to the present invention, multiple distinct signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be linked together through the 3′-end using nucleotides which are modified at the 3′-terminus. Chemical conjugation may be used to control the stoichiometry of delivery into cells. For example, the glyoxylate cycle enzymes, isocitrate lyase and malate synthase, may be supplied into HepG2 cells at a 1:1 ratio to alter cellular fatty acid metabolism. This ratio may be controlled by chemically linking signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA using a 3′-azido terminated nucleotide on one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA species and a C5-ethynyl or alkynyl-containing nucleotide on the opposite signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA species. The modified nucleotide is added post-transcriptionally using terminal transferase (New England Biolabs, Ipswich, Mass.) according to the manufacturer's protocol. After the addition of the 3′-modified nucleotide, the two signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA species may be combined in an aqueous solution, in the presence or absence of copper, to form a new covalent linkage via a click chemistry mechanism as described in the literature.
  • In another example, more than two signal-sensor polynucleotides may be linked together using a functionalized linker molecule. For example, a functionalized saccharide molecule may be chemically modified to contain multiple chemical reactive groups (SH—, NH2—, N3, etc. . . . ) to react with the cognate moiety on a 3′-functionalized signal-sensorpolynucleotide molecule (i.e., a 3′-maleimide ester, 3′-NHS-ester, alkynyl). The number of reactive groups on the modified saccharide can be controlled in a stoichiometric fashion to directly control the stoichiometric ratio of conjugated signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA.
  • Signal-Sensor Polynucleotide Conjugates and Combinations
  • In order to further enhance oncology-related protein production, signal-sensor polynucleotide primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention can be designed to be conjugated to other polynucleotides, oncology-related polypeptides, dyes, intercalating agents (e.g. acridines), cross-linkers (e.g. psoralene, mitomycin C), porphyrins (TPPC4, texaphyrin, Sapphyrin), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g., phenazine, dihydrophenazine), artificial endonucleases (e.g. EDTA), alkylating agents, phosphate, amino, mercapto, PEG (e.g., PEG-40K), MPEG, [MPEG]2, polyamino, alkyl, substituted alkyl, radiolabeled markers, enzymes, haptens (e.g. biotin), transport/absorption facilitators (e.g., aspirin, vitamin E, folic acid), synthetic ribonucleases, proteins, e.g., glycoproteins, or peptides, e.g., molecules having a specific affinity for a co-ligand, or antibodies e.g., an antibody, that binds to a specified cell type such as a cancer cell, endothelial cell, or bone cell, hormones and hormone receptors, non-peptidic species, such as lipids, lectins, carbohydrates, vitamins, cofactors, or a drug.
  • Conjugation may result in increased stability and/or half life and may be particularly useful in targeting the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA to specific sites in the cell, tissue or organism.
  • According to the present invention, the signal-sensor polynucleotide mmRNA or primary constructs may be administered with, or further encode one or more of RNAi agents, siRNAs, shRNAs, miRNAs, miRNA binding sites, antisense RNAs, ribozymes, catalytic DNA, tRNA, RNAs that induce triple helix formation, aptamers or vectors, and the like.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may be conjugated with a moiety to target various cancer cells such as, but not limited to, the moieties described in US Patent Application No. US20130216561, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The linkage between the signal-sensor polynucleotides and the cancer targeting moiety may be an acid cleavable linkage that can increase the efficacy of the conjugate such as, but not limited to, the linkages described in US Patent Application No. US20130216561, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • Bifunctional Signal-Sensor Polynucleotide
  • In one embodiment of the invention are bifunctional signal-sensor polynucleotides (e.g., bifunctional primary constructs or bifunctional mmRNA). As the name implies, bifunctional signal-sensor polynucleotides are those having or capable of at least two functions. These molecules may also by convention be referred to as multi-functional.
  • The multiple functionalities of bifunctional signal-sensor polynucleotides may be encoded by the RNA (the function may not manifest until the encoded product is translated) or may be a property of the polynucleotide itself. It may be structural or chemical. Bifunctional modified signal-sensor polynucleotides may comprise a function that is covalently or electrostatically associated with the polynucleotides. Further, the two functions may be provided in the context of a complex of a signal-sensor polynucleotide and another molecule.
  • Bifunctional signal-sensor polynucleotides may encode oncology-related peptides which are anti-proliferative. These peptides may be linear, cyclic, constrained or random coil. They may function as aptamers, signaling molecules, ligands or mimics or mimetics thereof. Anti-proliferative peptides may, as translated, be from 3 to 50 amino acids in length. They may be 5-40, 10-30, or approximately 15 amino acids long. They may be single chain, multichain or branched and may form complexes, aggregates or any multi-unit structure once translated.
  • Noncoding Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • As described herein, provided are signal-sensor polynucleotides and primary constructs having sequences that are partially or substantially not translatable, e.g., having a noncoding region. Such noncoding region may be the “first region” of the signal-sensor primary construct. Alternatively, the noncoding region may be a region other than the first region. Such molecules are generally not translated, but can exert an effect on protein production by one or more of binding to and sequestering one or more translational machinery components such as a ribosomal protein or a transfer RNA (tRNA), thereby effectively reducing protein expression in the cell or modulating one or more pathways or cascades in a cell which in turn alters protein levels. The signal-sensor polynucleotide and/or primary construct may contain or encode one or more long noncoding RNA (lncRNA, or lincRNA) or portion thereof, a small nucleolar RNA (sno-RNA), micro RNA (miRNA), small interfering RNA (siRNA) or Piwi-interacting RNA (piRNA).
  • Auxotrophic Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention may be auxotrophic. As used herein, the term “auxotrophic” refers to signal-sensor polynucleotides that comprise at least one feature that triggers, facilitates or induces the degradation or inactivation of the itself in response to spatial or temporal cues such that oncology-related protein expression is substantially prevented or reduced. Such spatial or temporal cues include the location of the signal-sensor polynucleotide to be translated such as a particular tissue or organ or cellular environment. Also contemplated are cues involving temperature, pH, ionic strength, moisture content, and the like.
  • In one embodiment, the feature is located in a terminal region of the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention. As a non-limiting example, the auxotrophic mRNA may contain a miR binding site in the terminal region which binds to a miR expressed in a selected tissue so that the expression of the auxotrophic mRNA is substantially prevented or reduced in the selected tissue. To this end and for example, an auxotrophic mRNA containing a miR-122 binding site will not produce protein if localized to the liver since miR-122 is expressed in the liver and binding of the miR would effectuate destruction of the auxotrophic mRNA. As a non-limiting example, HEK293 cells do not express miR-122 so there would be little to no downregulation of a signal-sensor polynucleotide having a miR-122 sequence in HEK293 but for hepatocytes which do expression miR-122 there would be a downregulation of a signal-sensor polynucleotide having a miR-122 sequence in hepatocytes (see e.g., the study outlined Example 19). As another non-limiting example, the miR-122 level can be measured in HeLa cells, primary human hepatocytes and primary rat hepatocytes prior to administration with a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding having at least one miR-122 binding site, miR-122 binding site without the seed sequence or a miR-122 binding site After administration the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide can be measured to determine the dampening effect of the miR-122 in the signal-sensor polynucleotide (see e.g., the studies outlined in Examples 41, 42, 43 57, 58 and 59). As yet another non-limiting example, the effectiveness of the miR-122 binding site, miR-122 seed or the miR-122 binding site without the seed in different 3′UTRs may be evaluated in order to determine the proper UTR for the desired outcome such as, but not limited to, the highest dampening effect (see e.g., the study outlined in Example 46).
  • In one embodiment, the degradation or inactivation of auxotrophic mRNA may comprise a feature responsive to a change in pH. As a non-limiting example, the auxotrophic mRNA may be triggered in an environment having a pH of between pH 4.5 to 8.0 such as at a pH of 5.0 to 6.0 or a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. The change in pH may be a change of 0.1 unit, 0.2 units, 0.3 units, 0.4 units, 0.5 units, 0.6 units, 0.7 units, 0.8 units, 0.9 units, 1.0 units, 1.1 units, 1.2 units, 1.3 units, 1.4 units, 1.5 units, 1.6 units, 1.7 units, 1.8 units, 1.9 units, 2.0 units, 2.1 units, 2.2 units, 2.3 units, 2.4 units, 2.5 units, 2.6 units, 2.7 units, 2.8 units, 2.9 units, 3.0 units, 3.1 units, 3.2 units, 3.3 units, 3.4 units, 3.5 units, 3.6 units, 3.7 units, 3.8 units, 3.9 units, 4.0 units or more.
  • In another embodiment, the degradation or inactivation of auxotrophic mRNA may be triggered or induced by changes in temperature. As a non-limiting example, a change of temperature from room temperature to body temperature. The change of temperature may be less than 1° C., less than 5° C., less than 10° C., less than 15° C., less than 20° C., less than 25° C. or more than 25° C.
  • In yet another embodiment, the degradation or inactivation of auxotrophic mRNA may be triggered or induced by a change in the levels of ions in the subject. The ions may be cations or anions such as, but not limited to, sodium ions, potassium ions, chloride ions, calcium ions, magnesium ions and/or phosphate ions.
  • Oncology-Related Polypeptides of Interest
  • According to the present invention, the signal-sensor primary construct is designed to encode one or more oncology-related polypeptides of interest or fragments thereof. An oncology-related polypeptide of interest may include, but is not limited to, whole polypeptides, a plurality of polypeptides or fragments of polypeptides, which independently may be encoded by one or more nucleic acids, a plurality of nucleic acids, fragments of nucleic acids or variants of any of the aforementioned. As used herein, the term “oncology-related polypeptides of interest” refers to any polypeptide which is selected to be encoded in the signal-sensor primary construct of the present invention. As used herein, “polypeptide” means a polymer of amino acid residues (natural or unnatural) linked together most often by peptide bonds. The term, as used herein, refers to proteins, polypeptides, and peptides of any size, structure, or function. In some instances the polypeptide encoded is smaller than about 50 amino acids and the polypeptide is then termed a peptide. If the polypeptide is a peptide, it will be at least about 2, 3, 4, or at least 5 amino acid residues long. Thus, polypeptides include gene products, naturally occurring polypeptides, synthetic polypeptides, homologs, orthologs, paralogs, fragments and other equivalents, variants, and analogs of the foregoing. A polypeptide may be a single molecule or may be a multi-molecular complex such as a dimer, trimer or tetramer. They may also comprise single chain or multichain polypeptides such as antibodies or insulin and may be associated or linked. Most commonly disulfide linkages are found in multichain polypeptides. The term polypeptide may also apply to amino acid polymers in which one or more amino acid residues are an artificial chemical analogue of a corresponding naturally occurring amino acid.
  • The term “polypeptide variant” refers to molecules which differ in their amino acid sequence from a native or reference sequence. The amino acid sequence variants may possess substitutions, deletions, and/or insertions at certain positions within the amino acid sequence, as compared to a native or reference sequence. Ordinarily, variants will possess at least about 50% identity (homology) to a native or reference sequence, and preferably, they will be at least about 80%, more preferably at least about 90% identical (homologous) to a native or reference sequence.
  • In some embodiments “variant mimics” are provided. As used herein, the term “variant mimic” is one which contains one or more amino acids which would mimic an activated sequence. For example, glutamate may serve as a mimic for phosphoro-threonine and/or phosphoro-serine. Alternatively, variant mimics may result in deactivation or in an inactivated product containing the mimic, e.g., phenylalanine may act as an inactivating substitution for tyrosine; or alanine may act as an inactivating substitution for serine.
  • “Homology” as it applies to amino acid sequences is defined as the percentage of residues in the candidate amino acid sequence that are identical with the residues in the amino acid sequence of a second sequence after aligning the sequences and introducing gaps, if necessary, to achieve the maximum percent homology. Methods and computer programs for the alignment are well known in the art. It is understood that homology depends on a calculation of percent identity but may differ in value due to gaps and penalties introduced in the calculation.
  • By “homologs” as it applies to polypeptide sequences means the corresponding sequence of other species having substantial identity to a second sequence of a second species.
  • “Analogs” is meant to include polypeptide variants which differ by one or more amino acid alterations, e.g., substitutions, additions or deletions of amino acid residues that still maintain one or more of the properties of the parent or starting polypeptide.
  • The present invention contemplates several types of compositions which are polypeptide based including variants and derivatives. These include substitutional, insertional, deletion and covalent variants and derivatives. The term “derivative” is used synonymously with the term “variant” but generally refers to a molecule that has been modified and/or changed in any way relative to a reference molecule or starting molecule.
  • As such, signal-sensor polynucleotides encoding oncology-related polypeptides containing substitutions, insertions and/or additions, deletions and covalent modifications with respect to reference sequences, in particular the oncology-related polypeptide sequences disclosed herein, are included within the scope of this invention. For example, sequence tags or amino acids, such as one or more lysines, can be added to the peptide sequences of the invention (e.g., at the N-terminal or C-terminal ends). Sequence tags can be used for peptide purification or localization. Lysines can be used to increase peptide solubility or to allow for biotinylation. Alternatively, amino acid residues located at the carboxy and amino terminal regions of the amino acid sequence of a peptide or protein may optionally be deleted providing for truncated sequences. Certain amino acids (e.g., C-terminal or N-terminal residues) may alternatively be deleted depending on the use of the sequence, as for example, expression of the sequence as part of a larger sequence which is soluble, or linked to a solid support.
  • “Substitutional variants” when referring to polypeptides are those that have at least one amino acid residue in a native or starting sequence removed and a different amino acid inserted in its place at the same position. The substitutions may be single, where only one amino acid in the molecule has been substituted, or they may be multiple, where two or more amino acids have been substituted in the same molecule.
  • As used herein the term “conservative amino acid substitution” refers to the substitution of an amino acid that is normally present in the sequence with a different amino acid of similar size, charge, or polarity. Examples of conservative substitutions include the substitution of a non-polar (hydrophobic) residue such as isoleucine, valine and leucine for another non-polar residue. Likewise, examples of conservative substitutions include the substitution of one polar (hydrophilic) residue for another such as between arginine and lysine, between glutamine and asparagine, and between glycine and serine. Additionally, the substitution of a basic residue such as lysine, arginine or histidine for another, or the substitution of one acidic residue such as aspartic acid or glutamic acid for another acidic residue are additional examples of conservative substitutions. Examples of non-conservative substitutions include the substitution of a non-polar (hydrophobic) amino acid residue such as isoleucine, valine, leucine, alanine, methionine for a polar (hydrophilic) residue such as cysteine, glutamine, glutamic acid or lysine and/or a polar residue for a non-polar residue.
  • “Insertional variants” when referring to polypeptides are those with one or more amino acids inserted immediately adjacent to an amino acid at a particular position in a native or starting sequence. “Immediately adjacent” to an amino acid means connected to either the alpha-carboxy or alpha-amino functional group of the amino acid.
  • “Deletional variants” when referring to polypeptides are those with one or more amino acids in the native or starting amino acid sequence removed. Ordinarily, deletional variants will have one or more amino acids deleted in a particular region of the molecule.
  • “Covalent derivatives” when referring to polypeptides include modifications of a native or starting protein with an organic proteinaceous or non-proteinaceous derivatizing agent, and/or post-translational modifications. Covalent modifications are traditionally introduced by reacting targeted amino acid residues of the protein with an organic derivatizing agent that is capable of reacting with selected side-chains or terminal residues, or by harnessing mechanisms of post-translational modifications that function in selected recombinant host cells. The resultant covalent derivatives are useful in programs directed at identifying residues important for biological activity, for immunoassays, or for the preparation of anti-protein antibodies for immunoaffinity purification of the recombinant glycoprotein. Such modifications are within the ordinary skill in the art and are performed without undue experimentation.
  • Certain post-translational modifications are the result of the action of recombinant host cells on the expressed oncology-related polypeptide. Glutaminyl and asparaginyl residues are frequently post-translationally deamidated to the corresponding glutamyl and aspartyl residues. Alternatively, these residues are deamidated under mildly acidic conditions. Either form of these residues may be present in the oncology-related polypeptides produced in accordance with the present invention.
  • Other post-translational modifications include hydroxylation of proline and lysine, phosphorylation of hydroxyl groups of seryl or threonyl residues, methylation of the alpha-amino groups of lysine, arginine, and histidine side chains (T. E. Creighton, Proteins: Structure and Molecular Properties, W.H. Freeman & Co., San Francisco, pp. 79-86 (1983)).
  • “Features” when referring to polypeptides are defined as distinct amino acid sequence-based components of a molecule. Features of the polypeptides encoded by the mmRNA of the present invention include surface manifestations, local conformational shape, folds, loops, half-loops, domains, half-domains, sites, termini or any combination thereof.
  • As used herein when referring to polypeptides the term “surface manifestation” refers to a polypeptide based component of a protein appearing on an outermost surface.
  • As used herein when referring to polypeptides the term “local conformational shape” means a polypeptide based structural manifestation of a protein which is located within a definable space of the protein.
  • As used herein when referring to polypeptides the term “fold” refers to the resultant conformation of an amino acid sequence upon energy minimization. A fold may occur at the secondary or tertiary level of the folding process. Examples of secondary level folds include beta sheets and alpha helices. Examples of tertiary folds include domains and regions formed due to aggregation or separation of energetic forces. Regions formed in this way include hydrophobic and hydrophilic pockets, and the like.
  • As used herein the term “turn” as it relates to protein conformation means a bend which alters the direction of the backbone of a peptide or polypeptide and may involve one, two, three or more amino acid residues.
  • As used herein when referring to polypeptides the term “loop” refers to a structural feature of a polypeptide which may serve to reverse the direction of the backbone of a peptide or polypeptide. Where the loop is found in a polypeptide and only alters the direction of the backbone, it may comprise four or more amino acid residues. Oliva et al. have identified at least 5 classes of protein loops (J. Mol Biol 266 (4): 814-830; 1997). Loops may be open or closed. Closed loops or “cyclic” loops may comprise 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more amino acids between the bridging moieties. Such bridging moieties may comprise a cysteine-cysteine bridge (Cys-Cys) typical in polypeptides having disulfide bridges or alternatively bridging moieties may be non-protein based such as the dibromozylyl agents used herein.
  • As used herein when referring to polypeptides the term “half-loop” refers to a portion of an identified loop having at least half the number of amino acid resides as the loop from which it is derived. It is understood that loops may not always contain an even number of amino acid residues. Therefore, in those cases where a loop contains or is identified to comprise an odd number of amino acids, a half-loop of the odd-numbered loop will comprise the whole number portion or next whole number portion of the loop (number of amino acids of the loop/2+/−0.5 amino acids). For example, a loop identified as a 7 amino acid loop could produce half-loops of 3 amino acids or 4 amino acids (7/2=3.5+/−0.5 being 3 or 4).
  • As used herein when referring to polypeptides the term “domain” refers to a motif of a polypeptide having one or more identifiable structural or functional characteristics or properties (e.g., binding capacity, serving as a site for protein-protein interactions).
  • As used herein when referring to polypeptides the term “half-domain” means a portion of an identified domain having at least half the number of amino acid resides as the domain from which it is derived. It is understood that domains may not always contain an even number of amino acid residues. Therefore, in those cases where a domain contains or is identified to comprise an odd number of amino acids, a half-domain of the odd-numbered domain will comprise the whole number portion or next whole number portion of the domain (number of amino acids of the domain/2+/−0.5 amino acids). For example, a domain identified as a 7 amino acid domain could produce half-domains of 3 amino acids or 4 amino acids (7/2=3.5+/−0.5 being 3 or 4). It is also understood that sub-domains may be identified within domains or half-domains, these subdomains possessing less than all of the structural or functional properties identified in the domains or half domains from which they were derived. It is also understood that the amino acids that comprise any of the domain types herein need not be contiguous along the backbone of the polypeptide (i.e., nonadjacent amino acids may fold structurally to produce a domain, half-domain or subdomain).
  • As used herein when referring to polypeptides the terms “site” as it pertains to amino acid based embodiments is used synonymously with “amino acid residue” and “amino acid side chain.” A site represents a position within a peptide or polypeptide that may be modified, manipulated, altered, derivatized or varied within the polypeptide based molecules of the present invention.
  • As used herein the terms “termini” or “terminus” when referring to polypeptides refers to an extremity of a peptide or polypeptide. Such extremity is not limited only to the first or final site of the peptide or polypeptide but may include additional amino acids in the terminal regions. The polypeptide based molecules of the present invention may be characterized as having both an N-terminus (terminated by an amino acid with a free amino group (NH2)) and a C-terminus (terminated by an amino acid with a free carboxyl group (COOH)). Proteins of the invention are in some cases made up of multiple polypeptide chains brought together by disulfide bonds or by non-covalent forces (multimers, oligomers). These sorts of proteins will have multiple N- and C-termini. Alternatively, the termini of the polypeptides may be modified such that they begin or end, as the case may be, with a non-polypeptide based moiety such as an organic conjugate.
  • Once any of the features have been identified or defined as a desired component of a polypeptide to be encoded by the signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA of the invention, any of several manipulations and/or modifications of these features may be performed by moving, swapping, inverting, deleting, randomizing or duplicating. Furthermore, it is understood that manipulation of features may result in the same outcome as a modification to the molecules of the invention. For example, a manipulation which involved deleting a domain would result in the alteration of the length of a molecule just as modification of a nucleic acid to encode less than a full length molecule would.
  • Modifications and manipulations can be accomplished by methods known in the art such as, but not limited to, site directed mutagenesis. The resulting modified molecules may then be tested for activity using in vitro or in vivo assays such as those described herein or any other suitable screening assay known in the art.
  • According to the present invention, the oncology-related polypeptides may comprise a consensus sequence which is discovered through rounds of experimentation. As used herein a “consensus” sequence is a single sequence which represents a collective population of sequences allowing for variability at one or more sites.
  • As recognized by those skilled in the art, protein fragments, functional protein domains, and homologous proteins are also considered to be within the scope of oncology-related polypeptides of interest of this invention. For example, provided herein is any protein fragment (meaning an oncology-related polypeptide sequence at least one amino acid residue shorter than a reference oncology-related polypeptide sequence but otherwise identical) of a reference oncology-related protein 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 or greater than 100 amino acids in length. In another example, any oncology-related protein that includes a stretch of about 20, about 30, about 40, about 50, or about 100 amino acids which are about 40%, about 50%, about 60%, about 70%, about 80%, about 90%, about 95%, or about 100% identical to any of the sequences described herein can be utilized in accordance with the invention. In certain embodiments, a polypeptide to be utilized in accordance with the invention includes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more mutations as shown in any of the sequences provided or referenced herein.
  • Encoded Oncology-Related Polypeptides
  • The signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be designed to encode oncology-related polypeptides of interest such as oncology-related peptides and proteins.
  • In one embodiment, signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may encode variant polypeptides which have a certain identity with a reference oncology-related polypeptide sequence. As used herein, a “reference oncology-related polypeptide sequence” refers to a starting oncology-related polypeptide sequence. Reference sequences may be wild type sequences or any sequence to which reference is made in the design of another sequence. A “reference polypeptide sequence” may, e.g., be any one of the protein sequence listed in Table 6.
  • The term “identity” as known in the art, refers to a relationship between the sequences of two or more peptides, as determined by comparing the sequences. In the art, identity also means the degree of sequence relatedness between peptides, as determined by the number of matches between strings of two or more amino acid residues. Identity measures the percent of identical matches between the smaller of two or more sequences with gap alignments (if any) addressed by a particular mathematical model or computer program (i.e., “algorithms”). Identity of related peptides can be readily calculated by known methods. Such methods include, but are not limited to, those described in Computational Molecular Biology, Lesk, A. M., ed., Oxford University Press, New York, 1988; Biocomputing: Informatics and Genome Projects, Smith, D. W., ed., Academic Press, New York, 1993; Computer Analysis of Sequence Data, Part 1, Griffin, A. M., and Griffin, H. G., eds., Humana Press, New Jersey, 1994; Sequence Analysis in Molecular Biology, von Heinje, G., Academic Press, 1987; Sequence Analysis Primer, Gribskov, M. and Devereux, J., eds., M. Stockton Press, New York, 1991; and Carillo et al., SIAM J. Applied Math. 48, 1073 (1988).
  • In some embodiments, the polypeptide variant may have the same or a similar activity as the reference oncology-related polypeptide. Alternatively, the variant may have an altered activity (e.g., increased or decreased) relative to a reference oncology-related polypeptide. Generally, variants of a particular signal-sensor polynucleotide or oncology-related polypeptide of the invention will have at least about 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% but less than 100% sequence identity to that particular reference signal-sensor polynucleotide or oncology-related polypeptide as determined by sequence alignment programs and parameters described herein and known to those skilled in the art. Such tools for alignment include those of the BLAST suite (Stephen F. Altschul, Thomas L. Madden, Alejandro A. Schäffer, Jinghui Zhang, Zheng Zhang, Webb Miller, and David J. Lipman (1997), “Gapped BLAST and PSI-BLAST: a new generation of protein database search programs”, Nucleic Acids Res. 25:3389-3402.) Other tools are described herein, specifically in the definition of “identity.”
  • Default parameters in the BLAST algorithm include, for example, an expect threshold of 10, Word size of 28, Match/Mismatch Scores 1, −2, Gap costs Linear. Any filter can be applied as well as a selection for species specific repeats, e.g., Homo sapiens.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject.
  • In one embodiment, the polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to reduce, eliminate or prevent tumor growth in a subject.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject. A symptom of cancer may include, but is not limited to, weakness, aches and pains, fever, fatigue, weight loss, blood clots, increased blood calcium levels, low white blood cell count, short of breath, dizziness, headaches, hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erthema, pruritis, excessive hair growth, change in bowel habits, change in bladder function, long-lasting sores, white patches inside the mouth, white spots on the tongue, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump on parts of the body, indigestion, trouble swallowing, changes in warts or moles, change in new skin and nagging cough or hoarseness. Further, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may reduce a side-effect associated with cancer such as, but not limited to, chemo brain, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, depression, nausea, vomiting, pain, anemia, lymphedema, infections, sexual side effects, reduced fertility or infertility, ostomics, insomnia and hair loss.
  • Oncology-Related Proteins or Oncology-Related Peptides
  • The signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA disclosed herein, may encode one or more validated or “in testing” oncology-related proteins or oncology-related peptides.
  • According to the present invention, one or more oncology-related proteins or oncology-related peptides currently being marketed or in development may be encoded by the oncology-related signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that incorporation into the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention will result in improved therapeutic efficacy due at least in part to the specificity, purity and selectivity of the construct designs.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may alter a biological and/or physiological process and/or compound such as, but not limited to, the cell cycle, the DNA damage response (e.g., DNA damage repair), apoptosis, angiogenesis, cell motility, the epithelial to mesenchymal transition in epithelial cells, the phosphatidyl inositol 3 (PI3) kinase/Akt cellular signaling pathway, telomerase activity and/or expression, tumor metastasis, tumorigenesis, cathepsins, cell senescence, receptor tyrosine kinase signaling, metabolism and drug metabolism, G protein signaling, growth factors and receptors, heat shock proteins, histone deacetylases, hormone receptors, hypoxia, poly ADP-ribose polymerases, protein kinases, RAS signaling, topisomerases, transcription factors and tumor suppressor activity in cancerous, precancerous and/or other cells.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may used to express a polypeptide in cells or tissues for the purpose of replacing the protein produced from a deleted or mutated gene.
  • Further, the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention may be used to treat cancer which has been caused by carcinogens of natural and/or synthetic origin. In another embodiment, the use of the polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to treat cancer caused by other organisms and/or cancers caused by viral infection.
  • Sensors in the Flanking Regions: Untranslated Regions (UTRs)
  • Untranslated regions (UTRs) of a gene are transcribed but not translated. The 5′UTR starts at the transcription start site and continues to the start codon but does not include the start codon; whereas, the 3′UTR starts immediately following the stop codon and continues until the transcriptional termination signal. There is growing body of evidence about the regulatory roles played by the UTRs in terms of stability of the nucleic acid molecule and translation. The regulatory features of a UTR can be incorporated into the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA of the present invention to enhance the stability of the molecule. The specific features can also be incorporated to ensure controlled down-regulation of the transcript in case they are misdirected to undesired organs sites. The untranslated regions may be incorporated into a vector system which can produce mRNA and/or be delivered to a cell, tissue and/or organism to produce a polypeptide of interest.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA of the present may comprise at least one terminal modification. Non-limiting examples of terminal modifications are described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/729,933, filed Nov. 26, 2012, entitled Terminally Optimized Modified RNAs, U.S. Provisional Patent application No. 61/737,224, filed Dec. 14, 2012, entitled Terminally Optimized RNAs, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/758,921, filed Jan. 31, 2013, entitled Differential Targeting Using RNA Constructs, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/781,139, filed Mar. 14, 2013, entitled Differential Targeting Using RNA Constructs, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/829,359, filed May 31, 2013, entitled Differential Targeting Using RNA Constructs, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/839,903, filed Jun. 27, 2013, entitled Differential Targeting Using RNA Constructs, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/842,709, filed Jul. 3, 2013, entitled Differential Targeting Using RNA Constructs, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/857,436, filed Jul. 23, 2013, entitled Differential Targeting Using RNA Constructs, the contents of each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties. These terminal modifications include, but are not limited to, 5′caps, microRNA binding sites in the terminal region, chain terminating nucleosides, translation enhancer elements in the terminal region and tailing sequences including a polyA-G quartet and stem loop sequences.
  • 5′ UTR and Translation Initiation
  • Natural 5′UTRs bear features which play roles in for translation initiation. They harbor signatures like Kozak sequences which are commonly known to be involved in the process by which the ribosome initiates translation of many genes. Kozak sequences have the consensus CCR(A/G)CCAUGG, where R is a purine (adenine or guanine) three bases upstream of the start codon (AUG), which is followed by another ‘G’. 5′UTR also have been known to form secondary structures which are involved in elongation factor binding. For example, one of the secondary 5′-UTR structures is the structured IRES for eIF4A2 elongation factor binding, which is necessary for the microRNA mediated gene repression at 3′-UTR.
  • 5′UTR secondary structures involved in elongation factor binding can interact with other RNA binding molecules in the 5′UTR or 3′UTR to regulate gene expression. For example, the elongation factor EIF4A2 binding to a secondarily structured element in the 5′UTR is necessary for microRNA mediated repression (Meijer H A et al., Science, 2013, 340, 82-85, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). The different secondary structures in the 5′UTR can be incorporated into the flanking region to either stabilize or selectively destalized mRNAs in specific tissues or cells.
  • By engineering the features typically found in abundantly expressed genes of specific target organs, one can enhance the stability and oncology-related protein production of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention. For example, introduction of 5′ UTR of liver-expressed mRNA, such as albumin, serum amyloid A, Apolipoprotein A/B/E, transferrin, alpha fetoprotein, erythropoietin, or Factor VIII, could be used to enhance expression of a nucleic acid molecule, such as a mmRNA, in hepatic cell lines or liver. Likewise, use of 5′ UTR from other tissue-specific mRNA to improve expression in that tissue is possible—for muscle (MyoD, Myosin, Myoglobin, Myogenin, Herculin), for endothelial cells (Tie-1, CD36), for myeloid cells (C/EBP, AML1, G-CSF, GM-CSF, CD11b, MSR, Fr-1, i-NOS), for leukocytes (CD45, CD18), for adipose tissue (CD36, GLUT4, ACRP30, adiponectin) and for lung epithelial cells (SP-A/B/C/D).
  • Other non-UTR sequences may be incorporated into the 5′ (or 3′ UTR) UTRs. For example, introns or portions of introns sequences may be incorporated into the flanking regions of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention. Incorporation of intronic sequences may increase protein production as well as mRNA levels.
  • Translation Enhancer Elements (TEEs)
  • In one embodiment, the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA may include at least one translational enhancer polynucleotide, translation enhancer element, translational enhancer elements (collectively referred to as “TEE”s). As a non-limiting example, the TEE may be located between the transcription promoter and the start codon. The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA with at least one TEE in the 5′UTR may include a cap at the 5′UTR. Further, at least one TEE may be located in the 5′UTR of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA undergoing cap-dependent or cap-independent translation.
  • The term “translational enhancer element” or “translation enhancer element” (herein collectively referred to as “TEE”) refers to sequences that increase the amount of polypeptide or protein produced from an mRNA.
  • In one embodiment, TEEs are conserved elements in the UTR which can promote translational activity of a nucleic acid such as, but not limited to, cap-dependent or cap-independent translation. The conservation of these sequences has been previously shown by Panek et al (Nucleic Acids Research, 2013, 1-10; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) across 14 species including humans.
  • In one embodiment, the TEE may be any of the TEEs listed in Table 35 in Example 45, including portion and/or fragments thereof. The TEE sequence may include at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, at least 99% or more than 99% of the TEE sequences disclosed in Table 35 and/or the TEE sequence may include a 5-30 nucleotide fragment, a 5-25 nucleotide fragment, a 5-20 nucleotide fragment, a 5-15 nucleotide fragment, a 5-10 nucleotide fragment of the TEE sequences disclosed in Table 35.
  • In one non-limiting example, the TEEs known may be in the 5′-leader of the Gtx homeodomain protein (Chappell et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101:9590-9594, 2004, herein incorporated by reference in their entirety).
  • In another non-limiting example, TEEs are disclosed as SEQ ID NOs: 1-35 in US Patent Publication No. US20090226470, SEQ ID NOs: 1-35 in US Patent Publication US20130177581, SEQ ID NOs: 1-35 in International Patent Publication No. WO2009075886, SEQ ID NOs: 1-5, and 7-645 in International Patent Publication No. WO2012009644, SEQ ID NO: 1 in International Patent Publication No. WO1999024595, SEQ ID NO: 1 in U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, and SEQ ID NO: 1 in U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • In yet another non-limiting example, the TEE may be an internal ribosome entry site (IRES), HCV-IRES or an IRES element such as, but not limited to, those described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,468,275, US Patent Publication Nos. US20070048776 and US20110124100 and International Patent Publication Nos. WO2007025008 and WO2001055369, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The IRES elements may include, but are not limited to, the Gtx sequences (e.g., Gtx9-nt, Gtx8-nt, Gtx7-nt) described by Chappell et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101:9590-9594, 2004) and Zhou et al. (PNAS 102:6273-6278, 2005) and in US Patent Publication Nos. US20070048776 and US20110124100 and International Patent Publication No. WO2007025008, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • “Translational enhancer polynucleotides” or “translation enhancer polynucleotide sequences” are polynucleotides which include one or more of the specific TEE exemplified herein and/or disclosed in the art (see e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273, U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US20090226470, US20070048776, US20110124100, US20090093049, US20130177581, WO2009075886, WO2007025008, WO2012009644, WO2001055371 WO1999024595, and EP2610341A1 and EP2610340A1; each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) or their variants, homologs or functional derivatives. One or multiple copies of a specific TEE can be present in the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA. The TEEs in the translational enhancer polynucleotides can be organized in one or more sequence segments. A sequence segment can harbor one or more of the specific TEEs exemplified herein, with each TEE being present in one or more copies. When multiple sequence segments are present in a translational enhancer polynucleotide, they can be homogenous or heterogeneous. Thus, the multiple sequence segments in a translational enhancer polynucleotide can harbor identical or different types of the specific TEEs exemplified herein, identical or different number of copies of each of the specific TEEs, and/or identical or different organization of the TEEs within each sequence segment.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA may include at least one TEE that is described in International Patent Publication No. WO1999024595, WO2012009644, WO2009075886, WO2007025008, WO1999024595, European Patent Publication No. EP2610341A1 and EP2610340A1, U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273, U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US Patent Publication No. US20090226470, US20110124100, US20070048776, US20090093049 and US20130177581, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The TEE may be located in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA.
  • In another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA may include at least one TEE that has at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95% or at least 99% identity with the TEEs described in US Patent Publication Nos. US20090226470, US20070048776, US20130177581 and US20110124100, International Patent Publication No. WO1999024595, WO2012009644, WO2009075886 and WO2007025008, European Patent Publication No. EP2610341A1 and EP2610340A1, U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273, U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • In one embodiment, the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA may include at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9, at least 10, at least 11, at least 12, at least 13, at least 14, at least 15, at least 16, at least 17, at least 18 at least 19, at least 20, at least 21, at least 22, at least 23, at least 24, at least 25, at least 30, at least 35, at least 40, at least 45, at least 50, at least 55 or more than 60 TEE sequences. The TEE sequences in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may be the same or different TEE sequences. The TEE sequences may be in a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times. In these patterns, each letter, A, B, or C represent a different TEE sequence at the nucleotide level.
  • In one embodiment, the 5′UTR may include a spacer to separate two TEE sequences. As a non-limiting example, the spacer may be a 15 nucleotide spacer and/or other spacers known in the art. As another non-limiting example, the 5′UTR may include a TEE sequence-spacer module repeated at least once, at least twice, at least 3 times, at least 4 times, at least 5 times, at least 6 times, at least 7 times, at least 8 times and at least 9 times or more than 9 times in the 5′UTR.
  • In another embodiment, the spacer separating two TEE sequences may include other sequences known in the art which may regulate the translation of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention such as, but not limited to, miR sequences described herein (e.g., miR binding sites and miR seeds). As a non-limiting example, each spacer used to separate two TEE sequences may include a different miR sequence or component of a miR sequence (e.g., miR seed sequence).
  • In one embodiment, the TEE in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may include at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, at least 99% or more than 99% of the TEE sequences disclosed in US Patent Publication Nos. US20090226470, US20070048776, US20130177581 and US20110124100, International Patent Publication No. WO1999024595, WO2012009644, WO2009075886 and WO2007025008, European Patent Publication No. EP2610341A1 and EP2610340A1, U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273, U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395. In another embodiment, the TEE in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may include a 5-30 nucleotide fragment, a 5-25 nucleotide fragment, a 5-20 nucleotide fragment, a 5-15 nucleotide fragment, a 5-10 nucleotide fragment of the TEE sequences disclosed in US Patent Publication Nos. US20090226470, US20070048776, US20130177581 and US20110124100, International Patent Publication No. WO1999024595, WO2012009644, WO2009075886 and WO2007025008, European Patent Publication No. EP2610341A1 and EP2610340A1, U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,197, U.S. Pat. No. 6,849,405, U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273, U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395; each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • In one embodiment, the TEE in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may include at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, at least 99% or more than 99% of the TEE sequences disclosed in Chappell et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101:9590-9594, 2004) and Zhou et al. (PNAS 102:6273-6278, 2005), in Supplemental Table 1 and in Supplemental Table 2 disclosed by Wellensiek et al (Genome-wide profiling of human cap-independent translation-enhancing elements, Nature Methods, 2013; DOI:10.1038/NMETH.2522); each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. In another embodiment, the TEE in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may include a 5-30 nucleotide fragment, a 5-25 nucleotide fragment, a 5-20 nucleotide fragment, a 5-15 nucleotide fragment, a 5-10 nucleotide fragment of the TEE sequences disclosed in Chappell et al. (Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101:9590-9594, 2004) and Zhou et al. (PNAS 102:6273-6278, 2005), in Supplemental Table 1 and in Supplemental Table 2 disclosed by Wellensiek et al (Genome-wide profiling of human cap-independent translation-enhancing elements, Nature Methods, 2013; DOI:10.1038/NMETH.2522); each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • In one embodiment, the TEE used in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention is an IRES sequence such as, but not limited to, those described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,468,275 and International Patent Publication No. WO2001055369, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • In one embodiment, the TEEs used in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may be identified by the methods described in US Patent Publication No. US20070048776 and US20110124100 and International Patent Publication Nos. WO2007025008 and WO2012009644, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • In another embodiment, the TEEs used in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may be a transcription regulatory element described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US Patent Publication No. US20090093049, and International Publication No. WO2001055371, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in their entirety. The transcription regulatory elements may be identified by methods known in the art, such as, but not limited to, the methods described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US Patent Publication No. US20090093049, and International Publication No. WO2001055371, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • In yet another embodiment, the TEE used in the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention is an oligonucleotide or portion thereof as described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US Patent Publication No. US20090093049, and International Publication No. WO2001055371, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • The 5′ UTR comprising at least one TEE described herein may be incorporated in a monocistronic sequence such as, but not limited to, a vector system or a nucleic acid vector. As a non-limiting example, the vector systems and nucleic acid vectors may include those described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,456,273 and U.S. Pat. No. 7,183,395, US Patent Publication No. US20070048776, US20090093049 and US20110124100 and International Patent Publication Nos. WO2007025008 and WO2001055371, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • In one embodiment, the TEEs described herein may be located in the 5′UTR and/or the 3′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA. The TEEs located in the 3′UTR may be the same and/or different than the TEEs located in and/or described for incorporation in the 5′UTR.
  • In one embodiment, the 3′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA may include at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9, at least 10, at least 11, at least 12, at least 13, at least 14, at least 15, at least 16, at least 17, at least 18 at least 19, at least 20, at least 21, at least 22, at least 23, at least 24, at least 25, at least 30, at least 35, at least 40, at least 45, at least 50, at least 55 or more than 60 TEE sequences. The TEE sequences in the 3′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention may be the same or different TEE sequences. The TEE sequences may be in a pattern such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than three times. In these patterns, each letter, A, B, or C represent a different TEE sequence at the nucleotide level.
  • In one embodiment, the 3′UTR may include a spacer to separate two TEE sequences. As a non-limiting example, the spacer may be a 15 nucleotide spacer and/or other spacers known in the art. As another non-limiting example, the 3′UTR may include a TEE sequence-spacer module repeated at least once, at least twice, at least 3 times, at least 4 times, at least 5 times, at least 6 times, at least 7 times, at least 8 times and at least 9 times or more than 9 times in the 3′UTR.
  • In another embodiment, the spacer separating two TEE sequences may include other sequences known in the art which may regulate the translation of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, modified nucleic acids and/or mmRNA of the present invention such as, but not limited to, miR sequences described herein (e.g., miR binding sites and miR seeds). As a non-limiting example, each spacer used to separate two TEE sequences may include a different miR sequence or component of a miR sequence (e.g., miR seed sequence).
  • In one embodiment, the incorporation of a miR sequence and/or a TEE sequence changes the shape of the stem loop region which may increase and/or decrease translation. (see e.g, Kedde et al. A Pumilio-induced RNA structure switch in p27-3′UTR controls miR-221 and miR-22 accessibility. Nature Cell Biology. 2010, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In one embodiment, the 5′UTR may comprise at least one microRNA sequence. The microRNA sequence may be, but is not limited to, a 19 or 22 nucleotide sequence and/or a microRNA sequence without the seed.
  • In one embodiment the microRNA sequence in the 5′UTR may be used to stabilize the nucleic acid and/or mRNA described herein.
  • In another embodiment, a microRNA sequence in the 5′UTR may be used to decrease the accessibility of the site of translation initiation such as, but not limited to a start codon. Matsuda et al (PLoS One. 2010 11(5):e15057; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) used antisense locked nucleic acid (LNA) oligonucleotides and exon-junction complexes (EJCs) around a start codon (−4 to +37 where the A of the AUG codons is +1) in order to decrease the accessibility to the first start codon (AUG). Matsuda showed that altering the sequence around the start codon with an LNA or EJC the efficiency, length and structural stability of the nucleic acid or mRNA is affected. The signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention may comprise a microRNA sequence, instead of the LNA or EJC sequence described by Matsuda et al, near the site of translation initiation in order to decrease the accessibility to the site of translation initiation. The site of translation initiation may be prior to, after or within the microRNA sequence. As a non-limiting example, the site of translation initiation may be located within a microRNA sequence such as a seed sequence or binding site. As another non-limiting example, the site of translation initiation may be located within a miR-122 sequence such as the seed sequence or the mir-122 binding site.
  • In one embodiment, the nucleic acids or mRNA of the present invention comprises at least one microRNA sequence in a region of the nucleic acid or mRNA which may interact with a RNA binding protein.
  • RNA Motifs for RNA Binding Proteins (RBPs)
  • RNA binding proteins (RBPs) can regulate numerous aspects of co- and post-transcription gene expression such as, but not limited to, RNA splicing, localization, translation, turnover, polyadenylation, capping, modification, export and localization. RNA-binding domains (RBDs), such as, but not limited to, RNA recognition motif (RR) and hnRNP K-homology (KH) domains, typically regulate the sequence association between RBPs and their RNA targets (Ray et al. Nature 2013. 499:172-177; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). In one embodiment, the canonical RBDs can bind short RNA sequences. In another embodiment, the canonical RBDs can recognize structure RNAs.
  • In one embodiment, the nucleic acids and/or mRNA may comprise at least one RNA-binding motif such as, but not limited to a RNA-binding domain (RBD).
  • In one embodiment, the RBD may be any of the RBDs, fragments or variants thereof descried by Ray et al. (Nature 2013. 499:172-177; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In one embodiment, the nucleic acids or mRNA of the present invention may comprise a sequence for at least one RNA-binding domain (RBDs). When the nucleic acids or mRNA of the present invention comprise more than one RBD, the RBDs do not need to be from the same species or even the same structural class.
  • In one embodiment, at least one flanking region (e.g., the 5′UTR and/or the 3′UTR) may comprise at least one RBD. In another embodiment, the first flanking region and the second flanking region may both comprise at least one RBD. The RBD may be the same or each of the RBDs may have at least 60% sequence identity to the other RBD. As a non-limiting example, at least on RBD may be located before, after and/or within the 3′UTR of the nucleic acid or mRNA of the present invention. As another non-limiting example, at least one RBD may be located before or within the first 300 nucleosides of the 3′UTR.
  • In another embodiment, the nucleic acids and/or mRNA of the present invention may comprise at least one RBD in the first region of linked nucleosides. The RBD may be located before, after or within a coding region (e.g., the ORF).
  • In yet another embodiment, the first region of linked nucleosides and/or at least one flanking region may comprise at least on RBD. As a non-limiting example, the first region of linked nucleosides may comprise a RBD related to splicing factors and at least one flanking region may comprise a RBD for stability and/or translation factors.
  • In one embodiment, the nucleic acids and/or mRNA of the present invention may comprise at least one RBD located in a coding and/or non-coding region of the nucleic acids and/or mRNA.
  • In one embodiment, at least one RBD may be incorporated into at least one flanking region to increase the stability of the nucleic acid and/or mRNA of the present invention.
  • In one embodiment, a microRNA sequence in a RNA binding protein motif may be used to decrease the accessibility of the site of translation initiation such as, but not limited to a start codon. The signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention may comprise a microRNA sequence, instead of the LNA or EJC sequence described by Matsuda et al, near the site of translation initiation in order to decrease the accessibility to the site of translation initiation. The site of translation initiation may be prior to, after or within the microRNA sequence. As a non-limiting example, the site of translation initiation may be located within a microRNA sequence such as a seed sequence or binding site. As another non-limiting example, the site of translation initiation may be located within a miR-122 sequence such as the seed sequence or the mir-122 binding site.
  • In another embodiment, an antisense locked nucleic acid (LNA) oligonucleotides and exon-junction complexes (EJCs) may be used in the RNA binding protein motif. The LNA and EJCs may be used around a start codon (−4 to +37 where the A of the AUG codons is +1) in order to decrease the accessibility to the first start codon (AUG).
  • 3′ UTR and the AU Rich Elements
  • 3′UTRs are known to have stretches of Adenosines and Uridines embedded in them. These AU rich signatures are particularly prevalent in genes with high rates of turnover. Based on their sequence features and functional properties, the AU rich elements (AREs) can be separated into three classes (Chen et al, 1995): Class I AREs contain several dispersed copies of an AUUUA motif within U-rich regions. C-Myc and MyoD contain class I AREs. Class II AREs possess two or more overlapping UUAUUUA(U/A)(U/A) nonamers. Molecules containing this type of AREs include GM-CSF and TNF-a. Class III ARES are less well defined. These U rich regions do not contain an AUUUA motif c-Jun and Myogenin are two well-studied examples of this class. Most proteins binding to the AREs are known to destabilize the messenger, whereas members of the ELAV family, most notably HuR, have been documented to increase the stability of mRNA. HuR binds to AREs of all the three classes. Engineering the HuR specific binding sites into the 3′ UTR of nucleic acid molecules will lead to HuR binding and thus, stabilization of the message in vivo.
  • Introduction, removal or modification of 3′ UTR AU rich elements (AREs) can be used to modulate the stability of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention. When engineering specific polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA, one or more copies of an ARE can be introduced to make polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention less stable and thereby curtail translation and decrease production of the resultant protein. Likewise, AREs can be identified and removed or mutated to increase the intracellular stability and thus increase translation and production of the resultant protein. Transfection experiments can be conducted in relevant cell lines, using signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention and protein production can be assayed at various time points post-transfection. For example, cells can be transfected with different ARE-engineering molecules and by using an ELISA kit to the relevant protein and assaying protein produced at 6 hr, 12 hr, 24 hr, 48 hr, and 7 days post-transfection.
  • 3′ UTR and Triple Helices
  • In one embodiment, signal-sequence polynucleotides of the present invention may include a triple helix on the 3′ end of the signal-sequence polynucleotides. The 3′ end of the nucleic acids of the present invention may include a triple helix alone or in combination with a Poly-A tail.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sequence polynucleotides of the present invention may comprise at least a first and a second U-rich region, a conserved stem loop region between the first and second region and an A-rich region. The first and second U-rich region and the A-rich region may associate to form a triple helix on the 3′ end of the nucleic acid. This triple helix may stabilize the nucleic acid, enhance the translational efficiency of the nucleic acid and/or protect the 3′ end from degradation. Exemplary triple helices include, but are not limited to, the triple helix sequence of metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1), MEN-β and polyadenylated nuclear (PAN) RNA (See Wilusz et al., Genes & Development 2012 26:2392-2407; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). In one embodiment, the 3′ end of the modified nucleic acids, enhanced modified RNA or ribonucleic acids of the present invention comprises a first U-rich region comprising TTTTTCTTTT (SEQ ID NO: 1), a second U-rich region comprising TTTTGCTTTTT (SEQ ID NO: 2) or TTTTGCTTTT (SEQ ID NO: 3), an A-rich region comprising AAAAAGCAAAA (SEQ ID NO: 4). In another embodiment, the 3′ end of the nucleic acids of the present invention comprises a triple helix formation structure comprising a first U-rich region, a conserved region, a second U-rich region and an A-rich region.
  • In one embodiment, the triple helix may be formed from the cleavage of a MALAT1 sequence prior to the cloverleaf structure. While not meaning to be bound by theory, MALAT1 is a long non-coding RNA which, when cleaved, forms a triple helix and a tRNA-like cloverleaf structure. The MALAT1 transcript then localizes to nuclear speckles and the tRNA-like cloverleaf localizes to the cytoplasm (Wilusz et al. Cell 2008 135(5): 919-932; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • As a non-limiting example, the terminal end of the nucleic acid of the present invention comprising the MALAT1 sequence can then form a triple helix structure, after RNaseP cleavage from the cloverleaf structure, which stabilizes the nucleic acid (Peart et al. Non-mRNA 3′ end formation: how the other half lives; WIREs RNA 2013; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sequence polynucleotides described herein comprise a MALAT1 sequence. In another embodiment, the signal-sequence polynucleotides may be polyadenylated. In yet another embodiment, the signal-sequence polynucleotides is not polyadenylated but has an increased resistance to degradation compared to unmodified nucleic acids or mRNA.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sequence polynucleotides of the present invention may comprise a MALAT1 sequence in the second flanking region (e.g., the 3′UTR). As a non-limiting example, the MALAT1 sequence may be human or mouse.
  • In another embodiment, the cloverleaf structure of the MALAT1 sequence may also undergo processing by RNaseZ and CCA adding enzyme to form a tRNA-like structure called mascRNA (MALAT1-associated small cytoplasmic RNA). As a non-limiting example, the mascRNA may encode a protein or a fragment thereof and/or may comprise a microRNA sequence. The mascRNA may comprise at least one chemical modification described herein.
  • Stem Loop
  • In one embodiment, the nucleic acids of the present invention may include a stem loop such as, but not limited to, a histone stem loop. The stem loop may be a nucleotide sequence that is about 25 or about 26 nucleotides in length such as, but not limited to, SEQ ID NOs: 7-17 as described in International Patent Publication No. WO2013103659, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The histone stem loop may be located 3′ relative to the coding region (e.g., at the 3′ terminus of the coding region). As a non-limiting example, the stem loop may be located at the 3′ end of a nucleic acid described herein.
  • In one embodiment, the stem loop may be located in the second terminal region. As a non-limiting example, the stem loop may be located within an untranslated region (e.g., 3′UTR) in the second terminal region.
  • In one embodiment, the nucleic acid such as, but not limited to mRNA, which comprises the histone stem loop may be stabilized by the addition of at least one chain terminating nucleoside. Not wishing to be bound by theory, the addition of at least one chain terminating nucleoside may slow the degradation of a nucleic acid and thus can increase the half-life of the nucleic acid.
  • In one embodiment, the chain terminating nucleoside may be, but is not limited to, those described in International Patent Publication No. WO2013103659, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. In another embodiment, the chain terminating nucleosides which may be used with the present invention includes, but is not limited to, 3′-deoxyadenosine (cordycepin), 3′-deoxyuridine, 3′-deoxycytosine, 3′-deoxyguanosine, 3′-deoxythymine, 2′,3′-dideoxynucleosides, such as 2′,3′-dideoxyadenosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyuridine, 2′,3′-dideoxycytosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyguanosine, 2′,3′-dideoxythymine, a 2′-deoxynucleoside, or a —O-methylnucleoside.
  • In another embodiment, the nucleic acid such as, but not limited to mRNA, which comprises the histone stem loop may be stabilized by a modification to the 3′region of the nucleic acid that can prevent and/or inhibit the addition of oligio(U) (see e.g., International Patent Publication No. WO2013103659, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In yet another embodiment, the nucleic acid such as, but not limited to mRNA, which comprises the histone stem loop may be stabilized by the addition of an oligonucleotide that terminates in a 3′-deoxynucleoside, 2′,3′-dideoxynucleoside 3″-0-methylnucleosides, 3′-0-ethylnucleosides, 3′-arabinosides, and other modified nucleosides known in the art and/or described herein.
  • In one embodiment, the nucleic acids of the present invention may include a histone stem loop, a polyA tail sequence and/or a 5′cap structure. The histone stem loop may be before and/or after the polyA tail sequence. The nucleic acids comprising the histone stem loop and a polyA tail sequence may include a chain terminating nucleoside described herein.
  • In another embodiment, the nucleic acids of the present invention may include a histone stem loop and a 5′cap structure. The 5′cap structure may include, but is not limited to, those described herein and/or known in the art.
  • In one embodiment, the conserved stem loop region may comprise a miR sequence described herein. As a non-limiting example, the stem loop region may comprise the seed sequence of a miR sequence described herein. In another non-limiting example, the stem loop region may comprise a miR-122 seed sequence.
  • In another embodiment, the conserved stem loop region may comprise a miR sequence described herein and may also include a TEE sequence.
  • In one embodiment, the incorporation of a miR sequence and/or a TEE sequence changes the shape of the stem loop region which may increase and/or decrease translation. (see e.g, Kedde et al. A Pumilio-induced RNA structure switch in p27-3′UTR controls miR-221 and miR-22 accessibility. Nature Cell Biology. 2010, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • 5′ Capping
  • The 5′ cap structure of an mRNA is involved in nuclear export, increasing mRNA stability and binds the mRNA Cap Binding Protein (CBP), which is responsible for mRNA stability in the cell and translation competency through the association of CBP with poly(A) binding protein to form the mature cyclic mRNA species. The cap further assists the removal of 5′ proximal introns removal during mRNA splicing.
  • Endogenous mRNA molecules may be 5′-end capped generating a 5′-ppp-5′-triphosphate linkage between a terminal guanosine cap residue and the 5′-terminal transcribed sense nucleotide of the mRNA molecule. This 5′-guanylate cap may then be methylated to generate an N7-methyl-guanylate residue. The ribose sugars of the terminal and/or anteterminal transcribed nucleotides of the 5′ end of the mRNA may optionally also be 2′-O-methylated. 5′-decapping through hydrolysis and cleavage of the guanylate cap structure may target a nucleic acid molecule, such as an mRNA molecule, for degradation.
  • Modifications to the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the present invention may generate a non-hydrolyzable cap structure preventing decapping and thus increasing mRNA half-life. Because cap structure hydrolysis requires cleavage of 5′-ppp-5′ phosphorodiester linkages, modified nucleotides may be used during the capping reaction. For example, a Vaccinia Capping Enzyme from New England Biolabs (Ipswich, Mass.) may be used with α-thio-guanosine nucleotides according to the manufacturer's instructions to create a phosphorothioate linkage in the 5′-ppp-5′ cap. Additional modified guanosine nucleotides may be used such as α-methyl-phosphonate and seleno-phosphate nucleotides.
  • Additional modifications include, but are not limited to, 2′-O-methylation of the ribose sugars of 5′-terminal and/or 5′-anteterminal nucleotides of the mRNA (as mentioned above) on the 2′-hydroxyl group of the sugar ring. Multiple distinct 5′-cap structures can be used to generate the 5′-cap of a nucleic acid molecule, such as an mRNA molecule.
  • Cap analogs, which herein are also referred to as synthetic cap analogs, chemical caps, chemical cap analogs, or structural or functional cap analogs, differ from natural (i.e. endogenous, wild-type or physiological) 5′-caps in their chemical structure, while retaining cap function. Cap analogs may be chemically (i.e. non-enzymatically) or enzymatically synthesized and/linked to a nucleic acid molecule.
  • For example, the Anti-Reverse Cap Analog (ARCA) cap contains two guanines linked by a 5′-5′-triphosphate group, wherein one guanine contains an N7 methyl group as well as a 3′-O-methyl group (i.e., N7,3′-O-dimethyl-guanosine-5′-triphosphate-5′-guanosine (m7G-3′mppp-G; which may equivalently be designated 3′ 0-Me-m7G(5′)ppp(5′)G). The 3′-O atom of the other, unmodified, guanine becomes linked to the 5′-terminal nucleotide of the capped nucleic acid molecule (e.g. an mRNA or mmRNA). The N7- and 3′-O-methylated guanine provides the terminal moiety of the capped nucleic acid molecule (e.g. mRNA or mmRNA).
  • Another exemplary cap is mCAP, which is similar to ARCA but has a 2′-O-methyl group on guanosine (i.e., N7,2′-O-dimethyl-guanosine-5′-triphosphate-5′-guanosine, m7Gm-ppp-G).
  • While cap analogs allow for the concomitant capping of a nucleic acid molecule in an in vitro transcription reaction, up to 20% of transcripts remain uncapped. This, as well as the structural differences of a cap analog from an endogenous 5′-cap structures of nucleic acids produced by the endogenous, cellular transcription machinery, may lead to reduced translational competency and reduced cellular stability.
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA of the invention may also be capped post-transcriptionally, using enzymes, in order to generate more authentic 5′-cap structures. As used herein, the phrase “more authentic” refers to a feature that closely mirrors or mimics, either structurally or functionally, an endogenous or wild type feature. That is, a “more authentic” feature is better representative of an endogenous, wild-type, natural or physiological cellular function and/or structure as compared to synthetic features or analogs, etc., of the prior art, or which outperforms the corresponding endogenous, wild-type, natural or physiological feature in one or more respects. Non-limiting examples of more authentic 5′cap structures of the present invention are those which, among other things, have enhanced binding of cap binding proteins, increased half life, reduced susceptibility to 5′ endonucleases and/or reduced 5′decapping, as compared to synthetic 5′cap structures known in the art (or to a wild-type, natural or physiological 5′cap structure). For example, recombinant Vaccinia Virus Capping Enzyme and recombinant 2′-O-methyltransferase enzyme can create a canonical 5′-5′-triphosphate linkage between the 5′-terminal nucleotide of an mRNA and a guanine cap nucleotide wherein the cap guanine contains an N7 methylation and the 5′-terminal nucleotide of the mRNA contains a 2′-O-methyl. Such a structure is termed the Cap1 structure. This cap results in a higher translational-competency and cellular stability and a reduced activation of cellular pro-inflammatory cytokines, as compared, e.g., to other 5′cap analog structures known in the art. Cap structures include 7mG(5′)ppp(5′)N,pN2p (cap 0), 7mG(5′)ppp(5′)NlmpNp (cap 1), and 7mG(5′)-ppp(5′)NlmpN2mp (cap 2).
  • Because the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be capped post-transcriptionally, and because this process is more efficient, nearly 100% of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be capped. This is in contrast to ˜80% when a cap analog is linked to an mRNA in the course of an in vitro transcription reaction.
  • According to the present invention, 5′ terminal caps may include endogenous caps or cap analogs. According to the present invention, a 5′ terminal cap may comprise a guanine analog. Useful guanine analogs include inosine, N1-methyl-guanosine, 2′fluoro-guanosine, 7-deaza-guanosine, 8-oxo-guanosine, 2-amino-guanosine, LNA-guanosine, and 2-azido-guanosine.
  • Viral Sequences
  • Additional viral sequences such as, but not limited to, the translation enhancer sequence of the barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV-PAV) can be engineered and inserted in the 3′ UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention and can stimulate the translation of the construct in vitro and in vivo. Transfection experiments can be conducted in relevant cell lines at and protein production can be assayed by ELISA at 12 hr, 24 hr, 48 hr, 72 hr and day 7 post-transfection.
  • IRES Sequences
  • Further, provided are signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA which may contain an internal ribosome entry site (IRES). First identified as a feature Picorna virus RNA, IRES plays an important role in initiating protein synthesis in absence of the 5′ cap structure. An IRES may act as the sole ribosome binding site, or may serve as one of multiple ribosome binding sites of an mRNA. signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA containing more than one functional ribosome binding site may encode several oncology-related peptides or oncology-related polypeptides that are translated independently by the ribosomes (“multicistronic nucleic acid molecules”). When signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA are provided with an IRES, further optionally provided is a second translatable region. Examples of IRES sequences that can be used according to the invention include without limitation, those from picornaviruses (e.g. FMDV), pest viruses (CFFV), polio viruses (PV), encephalomyocarditis viruses (ECMV), foot-and-mouth disease viruses (FMDV), hepatitis C viruses (HCV), classical swine fever viruses (CSFV), murine leukemia virus (MLV), simian immune deficiency viruses (SIV) or cricket paralysis viruses (CrPV).
  • Poly-A Tails
  • During RNA processing, a long chain of adenine nucleotides (poly-A tail) may be added to a polynucleotide such as an mRNA molecule in order to increase stability. Immediately after transcription, the 3′ end of the transcript may be cleaved to free a 3′ hydroxyl. Then poly-A polymerase adds a chain of adenine nucleotides to the RNA. The process, called polyadenylation, adds a poly-A tail that can be between 100 and 250 residues long.
  • It has been discovered that unique poly-A tail lengths provide certain advantages to the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention.
  • Generally, the length of a poly-A tail of the present invention is greater than 30 nucleotides in length. In another embodiment, the poly-A tail is greater than 35 nucleotides in length (e.g., at least or greater than about 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1,000, 1,100, 1,200, 1,300, 1,400, 1,500, 1,600, 1,700, 1,800, 1,900, 2,000, 2,500, and 3,000 nucleotides). In some embodiments, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct, or mmRNA includes from about 30 to about 3,000 nucleotides (e.g., from 30 to 50, from 30 to 100, from 30 to 250, from 30 to 500, from 30 to 750, from 30 to 1,000, from 30 to 1,500, from 30 to 2,000, from 30 to 2,500, from 50 to 100, from 50 to 250, from 50 to 500, from 50 to 750, from 50 to 1,000, from 50 to 1,500, from 50 to 2,000, from 50 to 2,500, from 50 to 3,000, from 100 to 500, from 100 to 750, from 100 to 1,000, from 100 to 1,500, from 100 to 2,000, from 100 to 2,500, from 100 to 3,000, from 500 to 750, from 500 to 1,000, from 500 to 1,500, from 500 to 2,000, from 500 to 2,500, from 500 to 3,000, from 1,000 to 1,500, from 1,000 to 2,000, from 1,000 to 2,500, from 1,000 to 3,000, from 1,500 to 2,000, from 1,500 to 2,500, from 1,500 to 3,000, from 2,000 to 3,000, from 2,000 to 2,500, and from 2,500 to 3,000).
  • In one embodiment, the poly-A tail is designed relative to the length of the overall signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA. This design may be based on the length of the coding region, the length of a particular feature or region (such as the first or flanking regions), or based on the length of the ultimate product expressed from the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA.
  • In this context the poly-A tail may be 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, or 100% greater in length than the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA or feature thereof. The poly-A tail may also be designed as a fraction of polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA to which it belongs. In this context, the poly-A tail may be 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, or 90% or more of the total length of the construct or the total length of the construct minus the poly-A tail.
  • In one embodiment, engineered binding sites and/or conjugation of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA for Poly-A binding protein may be used to enhance expression. The engineered binding sites may be sensor sequences which can operate as binding sites for ligands of the local microenvironment of the nucleic acids and/or mRNA. As a non-limiting example, the nucleic acids and/or mRNA may comprise at least one engineered binding site to alter the binding affinity of Poly-A binding protein (PABP) and analogs thereof. The incorporation of at least one engineered binding site may increase the binding affinity of the PABP and analogs thereof.
  • Additionally, multiple distinct signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be linked together to the PABP (Poly-A binding protein) through the 3′-end using modified nucleotides at the 3′-terminus of the poly-A tail. Transfection experiments can be conducted in relevant cell lines and protein production can be assayed by ELISA at 12 hr, 24 hr, 48 hr, 72 hr and day 7 post-transfection. As a non-limiting example, the transfection experiments may be used to evaluate the effect on PABP or analogs thereof binding affinity as a result of the addition of at least one engineered binding site.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides and primary constructs of the present invention are designed to include a polyA-G Quartet. The G-quartet is a cyclic hydrogen bonded array of four guanine nucleotides that can be formed by G-rich sequences in both DNA and RNA. In this embodiment, the G-quartet is incorporated at the end of the poly-A tail. The resultant mmRNA construct is assayed for stability, protein production and other parameters including half-life at various time points. It has been discovered that the polyA-G quartet results in protein production equivalent to at least 75% of that seen using a poly-A tail of 120 nucleotides alone.
  • In one embodiment, the nucleic acids or mRNA of the present invention may comprise a polyA tail and may be stabilized by the addition of a chain terminating nucleoside. The nucleic acids and/or mRNA with a polyA tail may further comprise a 5′ cap structure.
  • In another embodiment, the nucleic acids or mRNA of the present invention may comprise a polyA-G Quartet. The nucleic acids and/or mRNA with a polyA-G Quartet may further comprise a 5′ cap structure.
  • In one embodiment, the chain terminating nucleoside which may be used to stabilize the nucleic acid or mRNA comprising a polyA tail or polyA-G Quartet may be, but is not limited to, those described in International Patent Publication No. WO2013103659, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. In another embodiment, the chain terminating nucleosides which may be used with the present invention includes, but is not limited to, 3′-deoxyadenosine (cordycepin), 3′-deoxyuridine, 3′-deoxycytosine, 3′-deoxyguanosine, 3′-deoxythymine, 2′,3′-dideoxynucleosides, such as 2′,3′-dideoxyadenosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyuridine, 2′,3′-dideoxycytosine, 2′,3′-dideoxyguanosine, 2′,3′-dideoxythymine, a 2′-deoxynucleoside, or a —O-methylnucleoside.
  • In another embodiment, the nucleic acid such as, but not limited to mRNA, which comprise a polyA tail or a polyA-G Quartet may be stabilized by a modification to the 3′region of the nucleic acid that can prevent and/or inhibit the addition of oligio(U) (see e.g., International Patent Publication No. WO2013103659, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In yet another embodiment, the nucleic acid such as, but not limited to mRNA, which comprise a polyA tail or a polyA-G Quartet may be stabilized by the addition of an oligonucleotide that terminates in a 3′-deoxynucleoside, 2′,3′-dideoxynucleoside 3′-0-methylnucleosides, 3′-0-ethylnucleosides, 3′-arabinosides, and other modified nucleosides known in the art and/or described herein.
  • Quantification
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be quantified in exosomes derived from one or more bodily fluid. As used herein “bodily fluids” include peripheral blood, serum, plasma, ascites, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), sputum, saliva, bone marrow, synovial fluid, aqueous humor, amniotic fluid, cerumen, breast milk, broncheoalveolar lavage fluid, semen, prostatic fluid, cowper's fluid or pre-ejaculatory fluid, sweat, fecal matter, hair, tears, cyst fluid, pleural and peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, lymph, chyme, chyle, bile, interstitial fluid, menses, pus, sebum, vomit, vaginal secretions, mucosal secretion, stool water, pancreatic juice, lavage fluids from sinus cavities, bronchopulmonary aspirates, blastocyl cavity fluid, and umbilical cord blood. Alternatively, exosomes may be retrieved from an organ selected from the group consisting of lung, heart, pancreas, stomach, intestine, bladder, kidney, ovary, testis, skin, colon, breast, prostate, brain, esophagus, liver, and placenta.
  • In the quantification method, a sample of not more than 2 mL is obtained from the subject and the exosomes isolated by size exclusion chromatography, density gradient centrifugation, differential centrifugation, nanomembrane ultrafiltration, immunoabsorbent capture, affinity purification, microfluidic separation, or combinations thereof. In the analysis, the level or concentration of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct or mmRNA may be an expression level, presence, absence, truncation or alteration of the administered construct. It is advantageous to correlate the level with one or more clinical phenotypes or with an assay for a human disease biomarker. The assay may be performed using construct specific probes, cytometry, qRT-PCR, real-time PCR, PCR, flow cytometry, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, or combinations thereof while the exosomes may be isolated using immunohistochemical methods such as enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods. Exosomes may also be isolated by size exclusion chromatography, density gradient centrifugation, differential centrifugation, nanomembrane ultrafiltration, immunoabsorbent capture, affinity purification, microfluidic separation, or combinations thereof.
  • These methods afford the investigator the ability to monitor, in real time, the level of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA remaining or delivered. This is possible because the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention differ from the endogenous forms due to the structural and/or chemical modifications.
  • II. DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF SIGNAL-SENSOR POLYNUCLEOTIDES
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA for use in accordance with the invention may be prepared according to any available technique including, but not limited to chemical synthesis, enzymatic synthesis, which is generally termed in vitro transcription (IVT) or enzymatic or chemical cleavage of a longer precursor, etc. Methods of synthesizing RNAs are known in the art (see, e.g., Gait, M. J. (ed.) Oligonucleotide synthesis: a practical approach, Oxford [Oxfordshire], Washington, D.C.: IRL Press, 1984; and Herdewijn, P. (ed.) Oligonucleotide synthesis: methods and applications, Methods in Molecular Biology, v. 288 (Clifton, N.J.) Totowa, N.J.: Humana Press, 2005; both of which are incorporated herein by reference).
  • The process of design and synthesis of the signal-sensor primary constructs of the invention generally includes the steps of gene construction, mRNA production (either with or without modifications) and purification. In the enzymatic synthesis method, a target signal-sensor polynucleotide sequence encoding the oncology-related polypeptide of interest is first selected for incorporation into a vector which will be amplified to produce a cDNA template. Optionally, the target signal-sensor polynucleotide sequence and/or any flanking sequences may be codon optimized. The cDNA template is then used to produce mRNA through in vitro transcription (IVT). After production, the mRNA may undergo purification and clean-up processes. The steps of which are provided in more detail below.
  • Gene Construction
  • The step of gene construction may include, but is not limited to gene synthesis, vector amplification, plasmid purification, plasmid linearization and clean-up, and cDNA template synthesis and clean-up.
  • Gene Synthesis
  • Once an oncology-related polypeptide of interest, or target, is selected for production, a signal-sensor primary construct is designed. Within the primary construct, a first region of linked nucleosides encoding the polypeptide of interest may be constructed using an open reading frame (ORF) of a selected nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) transcript. The ORF may comprise the wild type ORF, an isoform, variant or a fragment thereof. As used herein, an “open reading frame” or “ORF” is meant to refer to a nucleic acid sequence (DNA or RNA) which is capable of encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. ORFs often begin with the start codon, ATG and end with a nonsense or termination codon or signal.
  • Further, the nucleotide sequence of the first region may be codon optimized. Codon optimization methods are known in the art and may be useful in efforts to achieve one or more of several goals. These goals include to match codon frequencies in target and host organisms to ensure proper folding, bias GC content to increase mRNA stability or reduce secondary structures, minimize tandem repeat codons or base runs that may impair gene construction or expression, customize transcriptional and translational control regions, insert or remove protein trafficking sequences, remove/add post translation modification sites in encoded protein (e.g. glycosylation sites), add, remove or shuffle protein domains, insert or delete restriction sites, modify ribosome binding sites and mRNA degradation sites, to adjust translational rates to allow the various domains of the protein to fold properly, or to reduce or eliminate problem secondary structures within the mRNA. Codon optimization tools, algorithms and services are known in the art, non-limiting examples include services from GeneArt (Life Technologies) and/or DNA2.0 (Menlo Park Calif.). In one embodiment, the ORF sequence is optimized using optimization algorithms. Codon options for each amino acid are given in Table 1.
  • TABLE 1
    Codon Options
    Single
    Letter
    Amino Acid Code Codon Options
    Isoleucine I ATT, ATC, ATA
    Leucine L CTT, CTC, CTA, CTG,
    TTA, TTG
    Valine V GTT, GTC, GTA, GTG
    Phenylalanine F TTT, TTC
    Methionine M ATG
    Cysteine C TGT, TGC
    Alanine A GCT, GCC, GCA, GCG
    Glycine G GGT, GGC, GGA, GGG
    Proline P CCT, CCC, CCA, CCG
    Threonine T ACT, ACC, ACA, ACG
    Serine S TCT, TCC, TCA, TCG,
    AGT, AGC
    Tyrosine Y TAT, TAC
    Tryptophan W TGG
    Glutamine Q CAA, CAG
    Asparagine N AAT, AAC
    Histidine H CAT, CAC
    Glutamic acid E GAA, GAG
    Aspartic acid D GAT, GAC
    Lysine K AAA, AAG
    Arginine R CGT, CGC, CGA, CGG,
    AGA, AGG
    Selenocysteine Sec UGA in mRNA in presence
    of Selenocystein insertion
    element (SECIS)
    Stop codons Stop TAA, TAG, TGA
  • In one embodiment, after a nucleotide sequence has been codon optimized it may be further evaluated for regions containing restriction sites. At least one nucleotide within the restriction site regions may be replaced with another nucleotide in order to remove the restriction site from the sequence but the replacement of nucleotides does alter the amino acid sequence which is encoded by the codon optimized nucleotide sequence.
  • Features, which may be considered beneficial in some embodiments of the present invention, may be encoded by the signal-sensor primary construct and may flank the ORF as a first or second flanking region. The flanking regions may be incorporated into the signal-sensor primary construct before and/or after optimization of the ORF. It is not required that a signal-sensor primary construct contain both a 5′ and 3′ flanking region. Examples of such features include, but are not limited to, untranslated regions (UTRs), Kozak sequences, an oligo(dT) sequence, and detectable tags and may include multiple cloning sites which may have XbaI recognition.
  • In some embodiments, a 5′ UTR and/or a 3′ UTR may be provided as flanking regions. Multiple 5′ or 3′ UTRs may be included in the flanking regions and may be the same or of different sequences. Any portion of the flanking regions, including none, may be codon optimized and any may independently contain one or more different structural or chemical modifications, before and/or after codon optimization. Combinations of features may be included in the first and second flanking regions and may be contained within other features. For example, the ORF may be flanked by a 5′ UTR which may contain a strong Kozak translational initiation signal and/or a 3′ UTR which may include an oligo(dT) sequence for templated addition of a poly-A tail.
  • Tables 2 and 3 provide a listing of exemplary UTRs which may be utilized in the signal-sensor primary construct of the present invention as flanking regions. Shown in Table 2 is a representative listing of a 5′-untranslated region of the invention. Variants of 5′ UTRs may be utilized wherein one or more nucleotides are added or removed to the termini, including A, T, C or G.
  • TABLE 2
    5′-Untranslated Regions
    5′ UTR Name/ SEQ ID
    Identifier Description Sequence NO.
    Native Wild type UTR See wild type sequence
    5UTR-001 Synthetic UTR GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGA 1
    AGAAATATAAGAGCCACC
    5UTR-002 Upstream UTR GGGAGATCAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGA 2
    AGAAATATAAGAGCCACC
    5UTR-003 Upstream UTR GGAATAAAAGTCTCAACACAACATATACAA 3
    AACAAACGAATCTCAAGCAATCAAGCATTC
    TACTTCTATTGCAGCAATTTAAATCATTTCT
    TTTAAAGCAAAAGCAATTTTCTGAAAATTT
    TCACCATTTACGAACGATAGCAAC
    5UTR-004 Upstream UTR GGGAGACAAGCUUGGCAUUCCGGUACUGU 4
    UGGUAAAGCCACC
  • Shown in Table 3 is a representative listing of 3′-untranslated regions of the invention. Variants of 3′ UTRs may be utilized wherein one or more nucleotides are added or removed to the termini, including A, T, C or G.
  • TABLE 3
    3′-Untranslated Regions
    SEQ
    3′ UTR Name/ ID
    Identifier Description Sequence NO.
    3UTR-001 Creatine GCGCCTGCCCACCTGCCACCGACTGCTGGAACC 5
    Kinase CAGCCAGTGGGAGGGCCTGGCCCACCAGAGTCC
    TGCTCCCTCACTCCTCGCCCCGCCCCCTGTCCCA
    GAGTCCCACCTGGGGGCTCTCTCCACCCTTCTCA
    GAGTTCCAGTTTCAACCAGAGTTCCAACCAATG
    GGCTCCATCCTCTGGATTCTGGCCAATGAAATAT
    CTCCCTGGCAGGGTCCTCTTCTTTTCCCAGAGCT
    CCACCCCAACCAGGAGCTCTAGTTAATGGAGAG
    CTCCCAGCACACTCGGAGCTTGTGCTTTGTCTCC
    ACGCAAAGCGATAAATAAAAGCATTGGTGGCCT
    TTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGAAGTCTA
    GA
    3UTR-002 Myoglobin GCCCCTGCCGCTCCCACCCCCACCCATCTGGGCC 6
    CCGGGTTCAAGAGAGAGCGGGGTCTGATCTCGT
    GTAGCCATATAGAGTTTGCTTCTGAGTGTCTGCT
    TTGTTTAGTAGAGGTGGGCAGGAGGAGCTGAGG
    GGCTGGGGCTGGGGTGTTGAAGTTGGCTTTGCAT
    GCCCAGCGATGCGCCTCCCTGTGGGATGTCATCA
    CCCTGGGAACCGGGAGTGGCCCTTGGCTCACTG
    TGTTCTGCATGGTTTGGATCTGAATTAATTGTCC
    TTTCTTCTAAATCCCAACCGAACTTCTTCCAACC
    TCCAAACTGGCTGTAACCCCAAATCCAAGCCATT
    AACTACACCTGACAGTAGCAATTGTCTGATTAAT
    CACTGGCCCCTTGAAGACAGCAGAATGTCCCTTT
    GCAATGAGGAGGAGATCTGGGCTGGGCGGGCCA
    GCTGGGGAAGCATTTGACTATCTGGAACTTGTGT
    GTGCCTCCTCAGGTATGGCAGTGACTCACCTGGT
    TTTAATAAAACAACCTGCAACATCTCATGGTCTT
    TGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGAAGTCTAGA
    3UTR-003 α-actin ACACACTCCACCTCCAGCACGCGACTTCTCAGG 7
    ACGACGAATCTTCTCAATGGGGGGGCGGCTGAG
    CTCCAGCCACCCCGCAGTCACTTTCTTTGTAACA
    ACTTCCGTTGCTGCCATCGTAAACTGACACAGTG
    TTTATAACGTGTACATACATTAACTTATTACCTC
    ATTTTGTTATTTTTCGAAACAAAGCCCTGTGGAA
    GAAAATGGAAAACTTGAAGAAGCATTAAAGTCA
    TTCTGTTAAGCTGCGTAAATGGTCTTTGAATAAA
    GCCTGAGTAGGAAGTCTAGA
    3UTR-004 Albumin CATCACATTTAAAAGCATCTCAGCCTACCATGAG 8
    AATAAGAGAAAGAAAATGAAGATCAAAAGCTT
    ATTCATCTGTTTTTCTTTTTCGTTGGTGTAAAGCC
    AACACCCTGTCTAAAAAACATAAATTTCTTTAAT
    CATTTTGCCTCTTTTCTCTGTGCTTCAATTAATAA
    AAAATGGAAAGAATCTAATAGAGTGGTACAGCA
    CTGTTATTTTTCAAAGATGTGTTGCTATCCTGAA
    AATTCTGTAGGTTCTGTGGAAGTTCCAGTGTTCT
    CTCTTATTCCACTTCGGTAGAGGATTTCTAGTTT
    CTTGTGGGCTAATTAAATAAATCATTAATACTCT
    TCTAATGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGAA
    GTCTAGA
    3UTR-005 α-globin GCTGCCTTCTGCGGGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGC 9
    CCTTCTTCTCTCCCTTGCACCTGTACCTCTTGGTC
    TTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGAAGGCGGCCGCT
    CGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    3UTR-006 G-CSF GCCAAGCCCTCCCCATCCCATGTATTTATCTCTA 10
    TTTAATATTTATGTCTATTTAAGCCTCATATTTAA
    AGACAGGGAAGAGCAGAACGGAGCCCCAGGCC
    TCTGTGTCCTTCCCTGCATTTCTGAGTTTCATTCT
    CCTGCCTGTAGCAGTGAGAAAAAGCTCCTGTCCT
    CCCATCCCCTGGACTGGGAGGTAGATAGGTAAA
    TACCAAGTATTTATTACTATGACTGCTCCCCAGC
    CCTGGCTCTGCAATGGGCACTGGGATGAGCCGC
    TGTGAGCCCCTGGTCCTGAGGGTCCCCACCTGGG
    ACCCTTGAGAGTATCAGGTCTCCCACGTGGGAG
    ACAAGAAATCCCTGTTTAATATTTAAACAGCAGT
    GTTCCCCATCTGGGTCCTTGCACCCCTCACTCTG
    GCCTCAGCCGACTGCACAGCGGCCCCTGCATCC
    CCTTGGCTGTGAGGCCCCTGGACAAGCAGAGGT
    GGCCAGAGCTGGGAGGCATGGCCCTGGGGTCCC
    ACGAATTTGCTGGGGAATCTCGTTTTTCTTCTTA
    AGACTTTTGGGACATGGTTTGACTCCCGAACATC
    ACCGACGCGTCTCCTGTTTTTCTGGGTGGCCTCG
    GGACACCTGCCCTGCCCCCACGAGGGTCAGGAC
    TGTGACTCTTTTTAGGGCCAGGCAGGTGCCTGGA
    CATTTGCCTTGCTGGACGGGGACTGGGGATGTG
    GGAGGGAGCAGACAGGAGGAATCATGTCAGGC
    CTGTGTGTGAAAGGAAGCTCCACTGTCACCCTCC
    ACCTCTTCACCCCCCACTCACCAGTGTCCCCTCC
    ACTGTCACATTGTAACTGAACTTCAGGATAATAA
    AGTGTTTGCCTCCATGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTG
    AGTAGGAAGGCGGCCGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    3UTR-007 Col1a2; ACTCAATCTAAATTAAAAAAGAAAGAAATTTGA 11
    collagen, AAAAACTTTCTCTTTGCCATTTCTTCTTCTTCTTT
    type I, alpha 2 TTTAACTGAAAGCTGAATCCTTCCATTTCTTCTG
    CACATCTACTTGCTTAAATTGTGGGCAAAAGAG
    AAAAAGAAGGATTGATCAGAGCATTGTGCAATA
    CAGTTTCATTAACTCCTTCCCCCGCTCCCCCAAA
    AATTTGAATTTTTTTTTCAACACTCTTACACCTGT
    TATGGAAAATGTCAACCTTTGTAAGAAAACCAA
    AATAAAAATTGAAAAATAAAAACCATAAACATT
    TGCACCACTTGTGGCTTTTGAATATCTTCCACAG
    AGGGAAGTTTAAAACCCAAACTTCCAAAGGTTT
    AAACTACCTCAAAACACTTTCCCATGAGTGTGAT
    CCACATTGTTAGGTGCTGACCTAGACAGAGATG
    AACTGAGGTCCTTGTTTTGTTTTGTTCATAATAC
    AAAGGTGCTAATTAATAGTATTTCAGATACTTGA
    AGAATGTTGATGGTGCTAGAAGAATTTGAGAAG
    AAATACTCCTGTATTGAGTTGTATCGTGTGGTGT
    ATTTTTTAAAAAATTTGATTTAGCATTCATATTTT
    CCATCTTATTCCCAATTAAAAGTATGCAGATTAT
    TTGCCCAAATCTTCTTCAGATTCAGCATTTGTTCT
    TTGCCAGTCTCATTTTCATCTTCTTCCATGGTTCC
    ACAGAAGCTTTGTTTCTTGGGCAAGCAGAAAAA
    TTAAATTGTACCTATTTTGTATATGTGAGATGTT
    TAAATAAATTGTGAAAAAAATGAAATAAAGCAT
    GTTTGGTTTTCCAAAAGAACATAT
    3UTR-008 Col6a2; CGCCGCCGCCCGGGCCCCGCAGTCGAGGGTCGT 12
    collagen, GAGCCCACCCCGTCCATGGTGCTAAGCGGGCCC
    type VI, GGGTCCCACACGGCCAGCACCGCTGCTCACTCG
    alpha 2 GACGACCCCCTGGGCCTGCACCTCTCCAGCTCCT
    CCCACGGGGTCCCCGTAGCCCCGGCCCCCGCCC
    AGCCCCAGGTCTCCCCAGGCCCTCCGCAGGCTG
    CCCGGCCTCCCTCCCCCTGCAGCCATCCCAAGGC
    TCCTGACCTACCTGGCCCCTGAGCTCTGGAGCAA
    GCCCTGACCCAATAAAGGCTTTGAACCCAT
    3UTR-009 RPN1; GGGGCTAGAGCCCTCTCCGCACAGCGTGGAGAC 13
    ribophorin I GGGGCAAGGAGGGGGGTTATTAGGATTGGTGGT
    TTTGTTTTGCTTTGTTTAAAGCCGTGGGAAAATG
    GCACAACTTTACCTCTGTGGGAGATGCAACACT
    GAGAGCCAAGGGGTGGGAGTTGGGATAATTTTT
    ATATAAAAGAAGTTTTTCCACTTTGAATTGCTAA
    AAGTGGCATTTTTCCTATGTGCAGTCACTCCTCT
    CATTTCTAAAATAGGGACGTGGCCAGGCACGGT
    GGCTCATGCCTGTAATCCCAGCACTTTGGGAGGC
    CGAGGCAGGCGGCTCACGAGGTCAGGAGATCGA
    GACTATCCTGGCTAACACGGTAAAACCCTGTCTC
    TACTAAAAGTACAAAAAATTAGCTGGGCGTGGT
    GGTGGGCACCTGTAGTCCCAGCTACTCGGGAGG
    CTGAGGCAGGAGAAAGGCATGAATCCAAGAGG
    CAGAGCTTGCAGTGAGCTGAGATCACGCCATTG
    CACTCCAGCCTGGGCAACAGTGTTAAGACTCTGT
    CTCAAATATAAATAAATAAATAAATAAATAAAT
    AAATAAATAAAAATAAAGCGAGATGTTGCCCTC
    AAA
    3UTR-010 LRP1; low GGCCCTGCCCCGTCGGACTGCCCCCAGAAAGCC 14
    density TCCTGCCCCCTGCCAGTGAAGTCCTTCAGTGAGC
    lipoprotein CCCTCCCCAGCCAGCCCTTCCCTGGCCCCGCCGG
    receptor- ATGTATAAATGTAAAAATGAAGGAATTACATTT
    related TATATGTGAGCGAGCAAGCCGGCAAGCGAGCAC
    protein 1 AGTATTATTTCTCCATCCCCTCCCTGCCTGCTCCT
    TGGCACCCCCATGCTGCCTTCAGGGAGACAGGC
    AGGGAGGGCTTGGGGCTGCACCTCCTACCCTCC
    CACCAGAACGCACCCCACTGGGAGAGCTGGTGG
    TGCAGCCTTCCCCTCCCTGTATAAGACACTTTGC
    CAAGGCTCTCCCCTCTCGCCCCATCCCTGCTTGC
    CCGCTCCCACAGCTTCCTGAGGGCTAATTCTGGG
    AAGGGAGAGTTCTTTGCTGCCCCTGTCTGGAAG
    ACGTGGCTCTGGGTGAGGTAGGCGGGAAAGGAT
    GGAGTGTTTTAGTTCTTGGGGGAGGCCACCCCA
    AACCCCAGCCCCAACTCCAGGGGCACCTATGAG
    ATGGCCATGCTCAACCCCCCTCCCAGACAGGCC
    CTCCCTGTCTCCAGGGCCCCCACCGAGGTTCCCA
    GGGCTGGAGACTTCCTCTGGTAAACATTCCTCCA
    GCCTCCCCTCCCCTGGGGACGCCAAGGAGGTGG
    GCCACACCCAGGAAGGGAAAGCGGGCAGCCCC
    GTTTTGGGGACGTGAACGTTTTAATAATTTTTGC
    TGAATTCCTTTACAACTAAATAACACAGATATTG
    TTATAAATAAAATTGT
    3UTR-011 Nnt1; ATATTAAGGATCAAGCTGTTAGCTAATAATGCC 15
    cardiotrophin- ACCTCTGCAGTTTTGGGAACAGGCAAATAAAGT
    like ATCAGTATACATGGTGATGTACATCTGTAGCAA
    cytokine AGCTCTTGGAGAAAATGAAGACTGAAGAAAGCA
    factor 1 AAGCAAAAACTGTATAGAGAGATTTTTCAAAAG
    CAGTAATCCCTCAATTTTAAAAAAGGATTGAAA
    ATTCTAAATGTCTTTCTGTGCATATTTTTTGTGTT
    AGGAATCAAAAGTATTTTATAAAAGGAGAAAGA
    ACAGCCTCATTTTAGATGTAGTCCTGTTGGATTT
    TTTATGCCTCCTCAGTAACCAGAAATGTTTTAAA
    AAACTAAGTGTTTAGGATTTCAAGACAACATTAT
    ACATGGCTCTGAAATATCTGACACAATGTAAAC
    ATTGCAGGCACCTGCATTTTATGTTTTTTTTTTCA
    ACAAATGTGACTAATTTGAAACTTTTATGAACTT
    CTGAGCTGTCCCCTTGCAATTCAACCGCAGTTTG
    AATTAATCATATCAAATCAGTTTTAATTTTTTAA
    ATTGTACTTCAGAGTCTATATTTCAAGGGCACAT
    TTTCTCACTACTATTTTAATACATTAAAGGACTA
    AATAATCTTTCAGAGATGCTGGAAACAAATCAT
    TTGCTTTATATGTTTCATTAGAATACCAATGAAA
    CATACAACTTGAAAATTAGTAATAGTATTTTTGA
    AGATCCCATTTCTAATTGGAGATCTCTTTAATTT
    CGATCAACTTATAATGTGTAGTACTATATTAAGT
    GCACTTGAGTGGAATTCAACATTTGACTAATAA
    AATGAGTTCATCATGTTGGCAAGTGATGTGGCA
    ATTATCTCTGGTGACAAAAGAGTAAAATCAAAT
    ATTTCTGCCTGTTACAAATATCAAGGAAGACCTG
    CTACTATGAAATAGATGACATTAATCTGTCTTCA
    CTGTTTATAATACGGATGGATTTTTTTTCAAATC
    AGTGTGTGTTTTGAGGTCTTATGTAATTGATGAC
    ATTTGAGAGAAATGGTGGCTTTTTTTAGCTACCT
    CTTTGTTCATTTAAGCACCAGTAAAGATCATGTC
    TTTTTATAGAAGTGTAGATTTTCTTTGTGACTTTG
    CTATCGTGCCTAAAGCTCTAAATATAGGTGAATG
    TGTGATGAATACTCAGATTATTTGTCTCTCTATA
    TAATTAGTTTGGTACTAAGTTTCTCAAAAAATTA
    TTAACACATGAAAGACAATCTCTAAACCAGAAA
    AAGAAGTAGTACAAATTTTGTTACTGTAATGCTC
    GCGTTTAGTGAGTTTAAAACACACAGTATCTTTT
    GGTTTTATAATCAGTTTCTATTTTGCTGTGCCTGA
    GATTAAGATCTGTGTATGTGTGTGTGTGTGTGTG
    TGCGTTTGTGTGTTAAAGCAGAAAAGACTTTTTT
    AAAAGTTTTAAGTGATAAATGCAATTTGTTAATT
    GATCTTAGATCACTAGTAAACTCAGGGCTGAATT
    ATACCATGTATATTCTATTAGAAGAAAGTAAAC
    ACCATCTTTATTCCTGCCCTTTTTCTTCTCTCAAA
    GTAGTTGTAGTTATATCTAGAAAGAAGCAATTTT
    GATTTCTTGAAAAGGTAGTTCCTGCACTCAGTTT
    AAACTAAAAATAATCATACTTGGATTTTATTTAT
    TTTTGTCATAGTAAAAATTTTAATTTATATATATT
    TTTATTTAGTATTATCTTATTCTTTGCTATTTGCC
    AATCCTTTGTCATCAATTGTGTTAAATGAATTGA
    AAATTCATGCCCTGTTCATTTTATTTTACTTTATT
    GGTTAGGATATTTAAAGGATTTTTGTATATATAA
    TTTCTTAAATTAATATTCCAAAAGGTTAGTGGAC
    TTAGATTATAAATTATGGCAAAAATCTAAAAAC
    AACAAAAATGATTTTTATACATTCTATTTCATTA
    TTCCTCTTTTTCCAATAAGTCATACAATTGGTAG
    ATATGACTTATTTTATTTTTGTATTATTCACTATA
    TCTTTATGATATTTAAGTATAAATAATTAAAAAA
    ATTTATTGTACCTTATAGTCTGTCACCAAAAAAA
    AAAAATTATCTGTAGGTAGTGAAATGCTAATGTT
    GATTTGTCTTTAAGGGCTTGTTAACTATCCTTTAT
    TTTCTCATTTGTCTTAAATTAGGAGTTTGTGTTTA
    AATTACTCATCTAAGCAAAAAATGTATATAAAT
    CCCATTACTGGGTATATACCCAAAGGATTATAA
    ATCATGCTGCTATAAAGACACATGCACACGTAT
    GTTTATTGCAGCACTATTCACAATAGCAAAGACT
    TGGAACCAACCCAAATGTCCATCAATGATAGAC
    TTGATTAAGAAAATGTGCACATATACACCATGG
    AATACTATGCAGCCATAAAAAAGGATGAGTTCA
    TGTCCTTTGTAGGGACATGGATAAAGCTGGAAA
    CCATCATTCTGAGCAAACTATTGCAAGGACAGA
    AAACCAAACACTGCATGTTCTCACTCATAGGTG
    GGAATTGAACAATGAGAACACTTGGACACAAGG
    TGGGGAACACCACACACCAGGGCCTGTCATGGG
    GTGGGGGGAGTGGGGAGGGATAGCATTAGGAG
    ATATACCTAATGTAAATGATGAGTTAATGGGTG
    CAGCACACCAACATGGCACATGTATACATATGT
    AGCAAACCTGCACGTTGTGCACATGTACCCTAG
    AACTTAAAGTATAATTAAAAAAAAAAAGAAAAC
    AGAAGCTATTTATAAAGAAGTTATTTGCTGAAAT
    AAATGTGATCTTTCCCATTAAAAAAATAAAGAA
    ATTTTGGGGTAAAAAAACACAATATATTGTATTC
    TTGAAAAATTCTAAGAGAGTGGATGTGAAGTGT
    TCTCACCACAAAAGTGATAACTAATTGAGGTAA
    TGCACATATTAATTAGAAAGATTTTGTCATTCCA
    CAATGTATATATACTTAAAAATATGTTATACACA
    ATAAATACATACATTAAAAAATAAGTAAATGTA
    3UTR-012 Col6a1; CCCACCCTGCACGCCGGCACCAAACCCTGTCCTC 16
    collagen, CCACCCCTCCCCACTCATCACTAAACAGAGTAA
    type VI, AATGTGATGCGAATTTTCCCGACCAACCTGATTC
    alpha 1 GCTAGATTTTTTTTAAGGAAAAGCTTGGAAAGCC
    AGGACACAACGCTGCTGCCTGCTTTGTGCAGGG
    TCCTCCGGGGCTCAGCCCTGAGTTGGCATCACCT
    GCGCAGGGCCCTCTGGGGCTCAGCCCTGAGCTA
    GTGTCACCTGCACAGGGCCCTCTGAGGCTCAGC
    CCTGAGCTGGCGTCACCTGTGCAGGGCCCTCTGG
    GGCTCAGCCCTGAGCTGGCCTCACCTGGGTTCCC
    CACCCCGGGCTCTCCTGCCCTGCCCTCCTGCCCG
    CCCTCCCTCCTGCCTGCGCAGCTCCTTCCCTAGG
    CACCTCTGTGCTGCATCCCACCAGCCTGAGCAAG
    ACGCCCTCTCGGGGCCTGTGCCGCACTAGCCTCC
    CTCTCCTCTGTCCCCATAGCTGGTTTTTCCCACCA
    ATCCTCACCTAACAGTTACTTTACAATTAAACTC
    AAAGCAAGCTCTTCTCCTCAGCTTGGGGCAGCC
    ATTGGCCTCTGTCTCGTTTTGGGAAACCAAGGTC
    AGGAGGCCGTTGCAGACATAAATCTCGGCGACT
    CGGCCCCGTCTCCTGAGGGTCCTGCTGGTGACCG
    GCCTGGACCTTGGCCCTACAGCCCTGGAGGCCG
    CTGCTGACCAGCACTGACCCCGACCTCAGAGAG
    TACTCGCAGGGGCGCTGGCTGCACTCAAGACCC
    TCGAGATTAACGGTGCTAACCCCGTCTGCTCCTC
    CCTCCCGCAGAGACTGGGGCCTGGACTGGACAT
    GAGAGCCCCTTGGTGCCACAGAGGGCTGTGTCT
    TACTAGAAACAACGCAAACCTCTCCTTCCTCAGA
    ATAGTGATGTGTTCGACGTTTTATCAAAGGCCCC
    CTTTCTATGTTCATGTTAGTTTTGCTCCTTCTGTG
    TTTTTTTCTGAACCATATCCATGTTGCTGACTTTT
    CCAAATAAAGGTTTTCACTCCTCTC
    3UTR-013 Calr; AGAGGCCTGCCTCCAGGGCTGGACTGAGGCCTG 17
    calreticulin AGCGCTCCTGCCGCAGAGCTGGCCGCGCCAAAT
    AATGTCTCTGTGAGACTCGAGAACTTTCATTTTT
    TTCCAGGCTGGTTCGGATTTGGGGTGGATTTTGG
    TTTTGTTCCCCTCCTCCACTCTCCCCCACCCCCTC
    CCCGCCCTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTAAACTGGTAT
    TTTATCTTTGATTCTCCTTCAGCCCTCACCCCTGG
    TTCTCATCTTTCTTGATCAACATCTTTTCTTGCCT
    CTGTCCCCTTCTCTCATCTCTTAGCTCCCCTCCAA
    CCTGGGGGGCAGTGGTGTGGAGAAGCCACAGGC
    CTGAGATTTCATCTGCTCTCCTTCCTGGAGCCCA
    GAGGAGGGCAGCAGAAGGGGGTGGTGTCTCCAA
    CCCCCCAGCACTGAGGAAGAACGGGGCTCTTCT
    CATTTCACCCCTCCCTTTCTCCCCTGCCCCCAGG
    ACTGGGCCACTTCTGGGTGGGGCAGTGGGTCCC
    AGATTGGCTCACACTGAGAATGTAAGAACTACA
    AACAAAATTTCTATTAAATTAAATTTTGTGTCTCC
    3UTR-014 Colla1; CTCCCTCCATCCCAACCTGGCTCCCTCCCACCCA 18
    collagen, ACCAACTTTCCCCCCAACCCGGAAACAGACAAG
    type I, CAACCCAAACTGAACCCCCTCAAAAGCCAAAAA
    alpha 1 ATGGGAGACAATTTCACATGGACTTTGGAAAAT
    ATTTTTTTCCTTTGCATTCATCTCTCAAACTTAGT
    TTTTATCTTTGACCAACCGAACATGACCAAAAAC
    CAAAAGTGCATTCAACCTTACCAAAAAAAAAAA
    AAAAAAAAGAATAAATAAATAACTTTTTAAAAA
    AGGAAGCTTGGTCCACTTGCTTGAAGACCCATG
    CGGGGGTAAGTCCCTTTCTGCCCGTTGGGCTTAT
    GAAACCCCAATGCTGCCCTTTCTGCTCCTTTCTC
    CACACCCCCCTTGGGGCCTCCCCTCCACTCCTTC
    CCAAATCTGTCTCCCCAGAAGACACAGGAAACA
    ATGTATTGTCTGCCCAGCAATCAAAGGCAATGCT
    CAAACACCCAAGTGGCCCCCACCCTCAGCCCGC
    TCCTGCCCGCCCAGCACCCCCAGGCCCTGGGGG
    ACCTGGGGTTCTCAGACTGCCAAAGAAGCCTTG
    CCATCTGGCGCTCCCATGGCTCTTGCAACATCTC
    CCCTTCGTTTTTGAGGGGGTCATGCCGGGGGAGC
    CACCAGCCCCTCACTGGGTTCGGAGGAGAGTCA
    GGAAGGGCCACGACAAAGCAGAAACATCGGATT
    TGGGGAACGCGTGTCAATCCCTTGTGCCGCAGG
    GCTGGGCGGGAGAGACTGTTCTGTTCCTTGTGTA
    ACTGTGTTGCTGAAAGACTACCTCGTTCTTGTCT
    TGATGTGTCACCGGGGCAACTGCCTGGGGGCGG
    GGATGGGGGCAGGGTGGAAGCGGCTCCCCATTT
    TATACCAAAGGTGCTACATCTATGTGATGGGTG
    GGGTGGGGAGGGAATCACTGGTGCTATAGAAAT
    TGAGATGCCCCCCCAGGCCAGCAAATGTTCCTTT
    TTGTTCAAAGTCTATTTTTATTCCTTGATATTTTT
    CTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTGTGGATGGGGACTTG
    TGAATTTTTCTAAAGGTGCTATTTAACATGGGAG
    GAGAGCGTGTGCGGCTCCAGCCCAGCCCGCTGC
    TCACTTTCCACCCTCTCTCCACCTGCCTCTGGCTT
    CTCAGGCCTCTGCTCTCCGACCTCTCTCCTCTGA
    AACCCTCCTCCACAGCTGCAGCCCATCCTCCCGG
    CTCCCTCCTAGTCTGTCCTGCGTCCTCTGTCCCCG
    GGTTTCAGAGACAACTTCCCAAAGCACAAAGCA
    GTTTTTCCCCCTAGGGGTGGGAGGAAGCAAAAG
    ACTCTGTACCTATTTTGTATGTGTATAATAATTT
    GAGATGTTTTTAATTATTTTGATTGCTGGAATAA
    AGCATGTGGAAATGACCCAAACATAATCCGCAG
    TGGCCTCCTAATTTCCTTCTTTGGAGTTGGGGGA
    GGGGTAGACATGGGGAAGGGGCTTTGGGGTGAT
    GGGCTTGCCTTCCATTCCTGCCCTTTCCCTCCCCA
    CTATTCTCTTCTAGATCCCTCCATAACCCCACTC
    CCCTTTCTCTCACCCTTCTTATACCGCAAACCTTT
    CTACTTCCTCTTTCATTTTCTATTCTTGCAATTTC
    CTTGCACCTTTTCCAAATCCTCTTCTCCCCTGCAA
    TACCATACAGGCAATCCACGTGCACAACACACA
    CACACACTCTTCACATCTGGGGTTGTCCAAACCT
    CATACCCACTCCCCTTCAAGCCCATCCACTCTCC
    ACCCCCTGGATGCCCTGCACTTGGTGGCGGTGG
    GATGCTCATGGATACTGGGAGGGTGAGGGGAGT
    GGAACCCGTGAGGAGGACCTGGGGGCCTCTCCT
    TGAACTGACATGAAGGGTCATCTGGCCTCTGCTC
    CCTTCTCACCCACGCTGACCTCCTGCCGAAGGAG
    CAACGCAACAGGAGAGGGGTCTGCTGAGCCTGG
    CGAGGGTCTGGGAGGGACCAGGAGGAAGGCGT
    GCTCCCTGCTCGCTGTCCTGGCCCTGGGGGAGTG
    AGGGAGACAGACACCTGGGAGAGCTGTGGGGA
    AGGCACTCGCACCGTGCTCTTGGGAAGGAAGGA
    GACCTGGCCCTGCTCACCACGGACTGGGTGCCTC
    GACCTCCTGAATCCCCAGAACACAACCCCCCTG
    GGCTGGGGTGGTCTGGGGAACCATCGTGCCCCC
    GCCTCCCGCCTACTCCTTTTTAAGCTT
    3UTR-015 Plod1; TTGGCCAGGCCTGACCCTCTTGGACCTTTCTTCT 19
    procollagen- TTGCCGACAACCACTGCCCAGCAGCCTCTGGGA
    lysine, 2- CCTCGGGGTCCCAGGGAACCCAGTCCAGCCTCC
    oxoglutarate TGGCTGTTGACTTCCCATTGCTCTTGGAGCCACC
    5- AATCAAAGAGATTCAAAGAGATTCCTGCAGGCC
    dioxygenase 1 AGAGGCGGAACACACCTTTATGGCTGGGGCTCT
    CCGTGGTGTTCTGGACCCAGCCCCTGGAGACAC
    CATTCACTTTTACTGCTTTGTAGTGACTCGTGCTC
    TCCAACCTGTCTTCCTGAAAAACCAAGGCCCCCT
    TCCCCCACCTCTTCCATGGGGTGAGACTTGAGCA
    GAACAGGGGCTTCCCCAAGTTGCCCAGAAAGAC
    TGTCTGGGTGAGAAGCCATGGCCAGAGCTTCTC
    CCAGGCACAGGTGTTGCACCAGGGACTTCTGCTT
    CAAGTTTTGGGGTAAAGACACCTGGATCAGACT
    CCAAGGGCTGCCCTGAGTCTGGGACTTCTGCCTC
    CATGGCTGGTCATGAGAGCAAACCGTAGTCCCC
    TGGAGACAGCGACTCCAGAGAACCTCTTGGGAG
    ACAGAAGAGGCATCTGTGCACAGCTCGATCTTC
    TACTTGCCTGTGGGGAGGGGAGTGACAGGTCCA
    CACACCACACTGGGTCACCCTGTCCTGGATGCCT
    CTGAAGAGAGGGACAGACCGTCAGAAACTGGA
    GAGTTTCTATTAAAGGTCATTTAAACCA
    3UTR-016 Nucb1; TCCTCCGGGACCCCAGCCCTCAGGATTCCTGATG 20
    nucleobindin 1 CTCCAAGGCGACTGATGGGCGCTGGATGAAGTG
    GCACAGTCAGCTTCCCTGGGGGCTGGTGTCATGT
    TGGGCTCCTGGGGCGGGGGCACGGCCTGGCATT
    TCACGCATTGCTGCCACCCCAGGTCCACCTGTCT
    CCACTTTCACAGCCTCCAAGTCTGTGGCTCTTCC
    CTTCTGTCCTCCGAGGGGCTTGCCTTCTCTCGTG
    TCCAGTGAGGTGCTCAGTGATCGGCTTAACTTAG
    AGAAGCCCGCCCCCTCCCCTTCTCCGTCTGTCCC
    AAGAGGGTCTGCTCTGAGCCTGCGTTCCTAGGTG
    GCTCGGCCTCAGCTGCCTGGGTTGTGGCCGCCCT
    AGCATCCTGTATGCCCACAGCTACTGGAATCCCC
    GCTGCTGCTCCGGGCCAAGCTTCTGGTTGATTAA
    TGAGGGCATGGGGTGGTCCCTCAAGACCTTCCC
    CTACCTTTTGTGGAACCAGTGATGCCTCAAAGAC
    AGTGTCCCCTCCACAGCTGGGTGCCAGGGGCAG
    GGGATCCTCAGTATAGCCGGTGAACCCTGATAC
    CAGGAGCCTGGGCCTCCCTGAACCCCTGGCTTCC
    AGCCATCTCATCGCCAGCCTCCTCCTGGACCTCT
    TGGCCCCCAGCCCCTTCCCCACACAGCCCCAGA
    AGGGTCCCAGAGCTGACCCCACTCCAGGACCTA
    GGCCCAGCCCCTCAGCCTCATCTGGAGCCCCTGA
    AGACCAGTCCCACCCACCTTTCTGGCCTCATCTG
    ACACTGCTCCGCATCCTGCTGTGTGTCCTGTTCC
    ATGTTCCGGTTCCATCCAAATACACTTTCTGGAA
    CAAA
    3UTR-017 α-globin GCTGGAGCCTCGGTGGCCATGCTTCTTGCCCCTT 21
    GGGCCTCCCCCCAGCCCCTCCTCCCCTTCCTGCA
    CCCGTACCCCCGTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGTCTGAG
    TGGGCGGC
  • It should be understood that those listed in the previous tables are examples and that any UTR from any gene may be incorporated into the respective first or second flanking region of the primary construct. Furthermore, multiple wild-type UTRs of any known gene may be utilized. It is also within the scope of the present invention to provide artificial UTRs which are not variants of wild type genes. These UTRs or portions thereof may be placed in the same orientation as in the transcript from which they were selected or may be altered in orientation or location. Hence a 5′ or 3′ UTR may be inverted, shortened, lengthened, made chimeric with one or more other 5′ UTRs or 3′ UTRs. As used herein, the term “altered” as it relates to a UTR sequence, means that the UTR has been changed in some way in relation to a reference sequence. For example, a 3′ or 5′ UTR may be altered relative to a wild type or native UTR by the change in orientation or location as taught above or may be altered by the inclusion of additional nucleotides, deletion of nucleotides, swapping or transposition of nucleotides. Any of these changes producing an “altered” UTR (whether 3′ or 5′) comprise a variant UTR.
  • In one embodiment, a double, triple or quadruple UTR such as a 5′ or 3′ UTR may be used. As used herein, a “double” UTR is one in which two copies of the same UTR are encoded either in series or substantially in series. For example, a double beta-globin 3′ UTR may be used as described in US Patent publication 20100129877, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • It is also within the scope of the present invention to have patterned UTRs. As used herein “patterned UTRs” are those UTRs which reflect a repeating or alternating pattern, such as ABABAB or AABBAABBAABB or ABCABCABC or variants thereof repeated once, twice, or more than 3 times. In these patterns, each letter, A, B, or C represent a different UTR at the nucleotide level.
  • In one embodiment, flanking regions are selected from a family of transcripts whose proteins share a common function, structure, feature of property. For example, oncology-related polypeptides of interest may belong to a family of proteins which are expressed in a particular cell, tissue or at some time during development. The UTRs from any of these genes may be swapped for any other UTR of the same or different family of proteins to create a new chimeric primary transcript. As used herein, a “family of proteins” is used in the broadest sense to refer to a group of two or more oncology-related polypeptides of interest which share at least one function, structure, feature, localization, origin, or expression pattern.
  • After optimization (if desired), the signal-sensor primary construct components are reconstituted and transformed into a vector such as, but not limited to, plasmids, viruses, cosmids, and artificial chromosomes. For example, the optimized construct may be reconstituted and transformed into chemically competent E. coli, yeast, neurospora, maize, drosophila, etc. where high copy plasmid-like or chromosome structures occur by methods described herein.
  • Stop Codons
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary constructs of the present invention may include at least two stop codons before the 3′ untranslated region (UTR). The stop codon may be selected from TGA, TAA and TAG. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary constructs of the present invention include the stop codon TGA and one additional stop codon. In a further embodiment the addition stop codon may be TAA.
  • Vector Amplification
  • The vector containing the signal-sensor primary construct is then amplified and the plasmid isolated and purified using methods known in the art such as, but not limited to, a maxi prep using the Invitrogen PURELINK™ HiPure Maxiprep Kit (Carlsbad, Calif.).
  • Plasmid Linearization
  • The plasmid may then be linearized using methods known in the art such as, but not limited to, the use of restriction enzymes and buffers. The linearization reaction may be purified using methods including, for example Invitrogen's PURELINK™ PCR Micro Kit (Carlsbad, Calif.), and HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong anion exchange HPLC, weak anion exchange HPLC, reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC), and hydrophobic interaction HPLC (HIC-HPLC) and Invitrogen's standard PURELINK™ PCR Kit (Carlsbad, Calif.). The purification method may be modified depending on the size of the linearization reaction which was conducted. The linearized plasmid is then used to generate cDNA for in vitro transcription (IVT) reactions.
  • cDNA Template Synthesis
  • A cDNA template may be synthesized by having a linearized plasmid undergo polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Table 4 is a listing of primers and probes that may be useful in the PCR reactions of the present invention. It should be understood that the listing is not exhaustive and that primer-probe design for any amplification is within the skill of those in the art. Probes may also contain chemically modified bases to increase base-pairing fidelity to the target molecule and base-pairing strength. Such modifications may include 5-methyl-Cytidine, 2,6-di-amino-purine, 2′-fluoro, phosphoro-thioate, or locked nucleic acids.
  • TABLE 4
    Primers and Probes
    Primer/ SEQ
    Probe Hybridization ID
    Identifier Sequence (5′-3′) target NO.
    UFP TTGGACCCTCGTACAGAAGCTAA cDNA Template 22
    TACG
    URP Tx160CTTCCTACTCAGGCTTTATTC cDNA Template 23
    AAAGACCA
    GBA1 CCTTGACCTTCTGGAACTTC Acid 24
    glucocerebrosidase
    GBA2 CCAAGCACTGAAACGGATAT Acid 25
    glucocerebrosidase
    LUC1 GATGAAAAGTGCTCCAAGGA Luciferase 26
    LUC2 AACCGTGATGAAAAGGTACC Luciferase 27
    LUC3 TCATGCAGATTGGAAAGGTC Luciferase 28
    GCSF1 CTTCTTGGACTGTCCAGAGG G-CSF 29
    GCSF2 GCAGTCCCTGATACAAGAAC G-CSF 30
    GCSF3 GATTGAAGGTGGCTCGCTAC G-CSF 31
    *UFP is universal forward primer; URP is universal reverse primer.
  • In one embodiment, the cDNA may be submitted for sequencing analysis before undergoing transcription.
  • Signal-Sensor Polynucleotide Production (Signal-Sensor mRNA)
  • The process of signal-sensor polynucleotide production may include, but is not limited to, in vitro transcription, cDNA template removal and RNA clean-up, and capping and/or tailing reactions.
  • In Vitro Transcription
  • The cDNA produced in the previous step may be transcribed using an in vitro transcription (IVT) system. The system typically comprises a transcription buffer, nucleotide triphosphates (NTPs), an RNase inhibitor and a polymerase. The NTPs may be manufactured in house, may be selected from a supplier, or may be synthesized as described herein. The NTPs may be selected from, but are not limited to, those described herein including natural and unnatural (modified) NTPs. The polymerase may be selected from, but is not limited to, T7 RNA polymerase, T3 RNA polymerase and mutant polymerases such as, but not limited to, polymerases able to be incorporated into modified nucleic acids.
  • RNA Polymerases
  • Any number of RNA polymerases or variants may be used in the design of the signal-sensor primary constructs of the present invention.
  • RNA polymerases may be modified by inserting or deleting amino acids of the RNA polymerase sequence. As a non-limiting example, the RNA polymerase may be modified to exhibit an increased ability to incorporate a 2′-modified nucleotide triphosphate compared to an unmodified RNA polymerase (see International Publication WO2008078180 and U.S. Pat. No. 8,101,385; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties).
  • Variants may be obtained by evolving an RNA polymerase, optimizing the RNA polymerase amino acid and/or nucleic acid sequence and/or by using other methods known in the art. As a non-limiting example, T7 RNA polymerase variants may be evolved using the continuous directed evolution system set out by Esvelt et al. (Nature (2011) 472(7344):499-503; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) where clones of T7 RNA polymerase may encode at least one mutation such as, but not limited to, lysine at position 93 substituted for threonine (K93T), I4M, A7T, E63V, V64D, A65E, D66Y, T76N, C125R, S128R, A136T, N165S, G175R, H176L, Y178H, F182L, L196F, G198V, D208Y, E222K, S228A, Q239R, T243N, G259D, M267I, G280C, H300R, D351A, A354S, E356D, L360P, A383V, Y385C, D388Y, S397R, M401T, N410S, K450R, P451T, G452V, E484A, H523L, H524N, G542V, E565K, K577E, K577M, N601S, S684Y, L699I, K713E, N748D, Q754R, E775K, A827V, D851N or L864F. As another non-limiting example, T7 RNA polymerase variants may encode at least mutation as described in U.S. Pub. Nos. 20100120024 and 20070117112; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties. Variants of RNA polymerase may also include, but are not limited to, substitutional variants, conservative amino acid substitution, insertional variants, deletional variants and/or covalent derivatives.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary construct may be designed to be recognized by the wild type or variant RNA polymerases. In doing so, the signal-sensor primary construct may be modified to contain sites or regions of sequence changes from the wild type or parent primary construct.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary construct may be designed to include at least one substitution and/or insertion upstream of an RNA polymerase binding or recognition site, downstream of the RNA polymerase binding or recognition site, upstream of the TATA box sequence, downstream of the TATA box sequence of the signal-sensor primary construct but upstream of the coding region of the primary construct, within the 5′UTR, before the 5′UTR and/or after the 5′UTR.
  • In one embodiment, the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor primary construct may be replaced by the insertion of at least one region and/or string of nucleotides of the same base. The region and/or string of nucleotides may include, but is not limited to, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7 or at least 8 nucleotides and the nucleotides may be natural and/or unnatural. As a non-limiting example, the group of nucleotides may include 5-8 adenine, cytosine, thymine, a string of any of the other nucleotides disclosed herein and/or combinations thereof.
  • In one embodiment, the 5′UTR of the signal-sensor primary construct may be replaced by the insertion of at least two regions and/or strings of nucleotides of two different bases such as, but not limited to, adenine, cytosine, thymine, any of the other nucleotides disclosed herein and/or combinations thereof. For example, the 5′UTR may be replaced by inserting 5-8 adenine bases followed by the insertion of 5-8 cytosine bases. In another example, the 5′UTR may be replaced by inserting 5-8 cytosine bases followed by the insertion of 5-8 adenine bases.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary construct may include at least one substitution and/or insertion downstream of the transcription start site which may be recognized by an RNA polymerase. As a non-limiting example, at least one substitution and/or insertion may occur downstream the transcription start site by substituting at least one nucleic acid in the region just downstream of the transcription start site (such as, but not limited to, +1 to +6). Changes to region of nucleotides just downstream of the transcription start site may affect initiation rates, increase apparent nucleotide triphosphate (NTP) reaction constant values, and increase the dissociation of short transcripts from the transcription complex curing initial transcription (Brieba et al, Biochemistry (2002) 41: 5144-5149; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). The modification, substitution and/or insertion of at least one nucleic acid may cause a silent mutation of the nucleic acid sequence or may cause a mutation in the amino acid sequence.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary construct may include the substitution of at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7, at least 8, at least 9, at least 10, at least 11, at least 12 or at least 13 guanine bases downstream of the transcription start site.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary construct may include the substitution of at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5 or at least 6 guanine bases in the region just downstream of the transcription start site. As a non-limiting example, if the nucleotides in the region are GGGAGA the guanine bases may be substituted by at least 1, at least 2, at least 3 or at least 4 adenine nucleotides. In another non-limiting example, if the nucleotides in the region are GGGAGA the guanine bases may be substituted by at least 1, at least 2, at least 3 or at least 4 cytosine bases. In another non-limiting example, if the nucleotides in the region are GGGAGA the guanine bases may be substituted by at least 1, at least 2, at least 3 or at least 4 thymine, and/or any of the nucleotides described herein.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary construct may include at least one substitution and/or insertion upstream of the start codon. For the purpose of clarity, one of skill in the art would appreciate that the start codon is the first codon of the protein coding region whereas the transcription start site is the site where transcription begins. The signal-sensor primary construct may include, but is not limited to, at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 7 or at least 8 substitutions and/or insertions of nucleotide bases. The nucleotide bases may be inserted or substituted at 1, at least 1, at least 2, at least 3, at least 4 or at least 5 locations upstream of the start codon. The nucleotides inserted and/or substituted may be the same base (e.g., all A or all C or all T or all G), two different bases (e.g., A and C, A and T, or C and T), three different bases (e.g., A, C and T or A, C and T) or at least four different bases. As a non-limiting example, the guanine base upstream of the coding region in the signal-sensor primary construct may be substituted with adenine, cytosine, thymine, or any of the nucleotides described herein. In another non-limiting example the substitution of guanine bases in the signal-sensor primary construct may be designed so as to leave one guanine base in the region downstream of the transcription start site and before the start codon (see Esvelt et al. Nature (2011) 472(7344):499-503; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). As a non-limiting example, at least 5 nucleotides may be inserted at 1 location downstream of the transcription start site but upstream of the start codon and the at least 5 nucleotides may be the same base type.
  • cDNA Template Removal and Clean-Up
  • The cDNA template may be removed using methods known in the art such as, but not limited to, treatment with Deoxyribonuclease I (DNase I). RNA clean-up may also include a purification method such as, but not limited to, AGENCOURT® CLEANSEQ® system from Beckman Coulter (Danvers, Mass.), HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong anion exchange HPLC, weak anion exchange HPLC, reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC), and hydrophobic interaction HPLC (HIC-HPLC).
  • Capping and/or Tailing Reactions
  • The signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA may also undergo capping and/or tailing reactions. A capping reaction may be performed by methods known in the art to add a 5′ cap to the 5′ end of the signal-sensor primary construct. Methods for capping include, but are not limited to, using a Vaccinia Capping enzyme (New England Biolabs, Ipswich, Mass.).
  • A poly-A tailing reaction may be performed by methods known in the art, such as, but not limited to, 2′ O-methyltransferase and by methods as described herein. If the signal-sensor primary construct generated from cDNA does not include a poly-T, it may be beneficial to perform the poly-A-tailing reaction before the signal-sensor primary construct is cleaned.
  • Purification
  • Signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA purification may include, but is not limited to, mRNA or mmRNA clean-up, quality assurance and quality control. mRNA or mmRNA clean-up may be performed by methods known in the arts such as, but not limited to, AGENCOURT® beads (Beckman Coulter Genomics, Danvers, Mass.), poly-T beads, LNA™ oligo-T capture probes (EXIQON® Inc, Vedbaek, Denmark) or HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong anion exchange HPLC, weak anion exchange HPLC, reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC), and hydrophobic interaction HPLC (HIC-HPLC). The term “purified” when used in relation to a polynucleotide such as a “purified mRNA or signal-sensor mmRNA” refers to one that is separated from at least one contaminant. As used herein, a “contaminant” is any substance which makes another unfit, impure or inferior. Thus, a purified signal-sensor polynucleotide (e.g., DNA and RNA) is present in a form or setting different from that in which it is found in nature, or a form or setting different from that which existed prior to subjecting it to a treatment or purification method.
  • A quality assurance and/or quality control check may be conducted using methods such as, but not limited to, gel electrophoresis, UV absorbance, or analytical HPLC.
  • In another embodiment, the signal-sensor mRNA or mmRNA may be sequenced by methods including, but not limited to reverse-transcriptase-PCR.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor mRNA or mmRNA may be quantified using methods such as, but not limited to, ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV/Vis). A non-limiting example of a UV/Vis spectrometer is a NANODROP® spectrometer (ThermoFisher, Waltham, Mass.). The quantified signal-sensor mRNA or mmRNA may be analyzed in order to determine if the signal-sensor mRNA or mmRNA may be of proper size, check that no degradation of the signal-sensor mRNA or mmRNA has occurred. Degradation of the signal-sensor mRNA and/or mmRNA may be checked by methods such as, but not limited to, agarose gel electrophoresis, HPLC based purification methods such as, but not limited to, strong anion exchange HPLC, weak anion exchange HPLC, reverse phase HPLC (RP-HPLC), and hydrophobic interaction HPLC (HIC-HPLC), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS), capillary electrophoresis (CE) and capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE).
  • Signal Peptides or Proteins
  • The signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA may also encode additional features which facilitate trafficking of the polypeptides to therapeutically relevant sites. One such feature which aids in protein trafficking is the signal peptide sequence. As used herein, a “signal sequence” or “signal peptide” is a polynucleotide or polypeptide, respectively, which is from about 9 to 200 nucleotides (3-60 amino acids) in length which is incorporated at the 5′ (or N-terminus) of the coding region or polypeptide encoded, respectively. Addition of these sequences result in trafficking of the encoded oncology-related polypeptide to the endoplasmic reticulum through one or more secretory pathways. Some signal peptides are cleaved from the protein by signal peptidase after the proteins are transported.
  • Table 5 is a representative listing of signal proteins or peptides which may be incorporated for encoding by the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention.
  • TABLE 5
    Signal Peptides
    SEQ SEQ
    NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE ID ENCODED ID
    ID Description (5′-3′) NO. PEPTIDE NO.
    SS-001 α-1- ATGATGCCATCCTCAGTCTCA 32 MMPSSVS 94
    antitrypsin TGGGGTATTTTGCTCTTGGCG WGILLAGL
    GGTCTGTGCTGTCTCGTGCCG CCLVPVSLA
    GTGTCGCTCGCA
    SS-002 G-CSF ATGGCCGGACCGGCGACTCAG 33 MAGPATQ 95
    TCGCCCATGAAACTCATGGCC SPMKLMA
    CTGCAGTTGTTGCTTTGGCAC LQLLLWH
    TCAGCCCTCTGGACCGTCCAA SALWTVQ
    GAGGCG EA
    SS-003 Factor IX ATGCAGAGAGTGAACATGATT 34 MQRVNMI 96
    ATGGCCGAGTCCCCATCGCTC MAESPSLI
    ATCACAATCTGCCTGCTTGGT TICLLGYL
    ACCTGCTTTCCGCCGAATGCA LSAECTVF
    CTGTCTTTCTGGATCACGAGA LDHENAN
    ATGCGAATAAGATCTTGAACC KILNRPKR
    GACCCAAACGG
    SS-004 Prolactin ATGAAAGGATCATTGCTGTTG 35 MKGSLLL 97
    CTCCTCGTGTCGAACCTTCTG LLVSNLLL
    CTTTGCCAGTCCGTAGCCCCC CQSVAP
    SS-005 Albumin ATGAAATGGGTGACGTTCATC 36 MKWVTFI 98
    TCACTGTTGTTTTTGTTCTCGT SLLFLFSS
    CCGCCTACTCCAGGGGAGTAT AYSRG
    TCCGCCGA VFRR
    SS-006 HMMSP38 ATGTGGTGGCGGCTCTGGTGG 37 MWWRLW 99
    CTGCTCCTGTTGCTCCTCTTGC WLLLLLLL
    TGTGGCCCATGGTGTGGGCA LPMWA
    MLS- ornithine TGCTCTTTAACCTCCGCATCCT 38 MLFNLRIL 100
    001 carbamoyltransferase GTTGAATAACGCTGCGTTCCG LNNAAFR
    AAATGGGCATAACTTCATGGT NGHNFMV
    ACGCAACTTCAGATGCGGCCA RNFRCGQP
    GCCACTCCAG LQ
    MLS- Cytochrome ATGTCCGTCTTGACACCCCTG 39 MSVLTPLL 101
    002 C Oxidase CTCTTGAGAGGGCTGACGGGG LRGLTGSA
    subunit 8A TCCGCTAGACGCCTGCCGGTA RRLPVPRA
    CCGCGAGCGAAGATCCACTCC KIHSL
    CTG
    MLS- Cytochrome ATGAGCGTGCTCACTCCGTTG 40 MSVLTPLL 102
    003 C Oxidase CTTCTTCGAGGGCTTACGGGA LRGLTGSA
    subunit 8A TCGGCTCGGAGGTTGCCCGTC RRLPVPRA
    CCGAGAGCGAAGATCCATTCG KIHSL
    TTG
    SS-007 Type III, TGACAAAAATAACTTTATCTC 41 MVTKITLS 103
    bacterial CCCAGAATTTTAGAATCCAAA PQNFRIQK
    AACAGGAAACCACACTACTA QETTLLKE
    AAAGAAAAATCAACCGAGAA KSTEKNSL
    AAATTCTTTAGCAAAAAGTAT AKSILAVK
    TCTCGCAGTAAAAATCACTTC NHFIELRS
    ATCGAATTAAGGTCAAAATTA KLSERFIS
    TCGGAACGTTTTATTTCGCAT HKNT
    AAGAACACT
    SS-008 Viral ATGCTGAGCTTTGTGGATACC 42 MLSFVDT 104
    CGCACCCTGCTGCTGCTGGCG RTLLLLAV
    GTGACCAGCTGCCTGGCGACC TSCLATCQ
    TGCCAG
    SS-009 viral ATGGGCAGCAGCCAGGCGCC 43 MGSSQAP 105
    GCGCATGGGCAGCGTGGGCG RMGSVGG
    GCCATGGCCTGATGGCGCTGC HGLMALL
    TGATGGCGGGCCTGATTCTGC MAGLILPG
    CGGGCATTCTGGCG ILA
    SS-010 Viral ATGGCGGGCATTTTTTATTTTC 44 MAGIFYFL 106
    TGTTTAGCTTTCTGTTTGGCAT FSFLFGICD
    TTGCGAT
    SS-011 Viral ATGGAAAACCGCCTGCTGCGC 45 MENRLLR 107
    GTGTTTCTGGTGTGGGCGGCG VFLVWAA
    CTGACCATGGATGGCGCGAGC LTMDGASA
    GCG
    SS-012 Viral ATGGCGCGCCAGGGCTGCTTT 46 MARQGCF 108
    GGCAGCTATCAGGTGATTAGC GSYQVISL
    CTGTTTACCTTTGCGATTGGC FTFAIGVN
    GTGAACCTGTGCCTGGGC LCLG
    SS-013 Bacillus ATGAGCCGCCTGCCGGTGCTG 47 MSRLPVLL 109
    CTGCTGCTGCAGCTGCTGGTG LLQLLVRP
    CGCCCGGGCCTGCAG GLQ
    SS-014 Bacillus ATGAAACAGCAGAAACGCCT 48 MKQQKRL 110
    GTATGCGCGCCTGCTGACCCT YARLLTLL
    GCTGTTTGCGCTGATTTTTCTG FALIFLLPH
    CTGCCGCATAGCAGCGCGAGC SSASA
    GCG
    SS-015 Secretion ATGGCGACGCCGCTGCCTCCG 49 MATPLPPP 111
    signal CCCTCCCCGCGGCACCTGCGG SPRHLRLL
    CTGCTGCGGCTGCTGCTCTCC RLLLSG
    GCCCTCGTCCTCGGC
    SS-016 Secretion ATGAAGGCTCCGGGTCGGCTC 50 MKAPGRL 112
    signal GTGCTCATCATCCTGTGCTCC VLIILCSVV
    GTGGTCTTCTCT FS
    SS-017 Secretion ATGCTTCAGCTTTGGAAACTT 51 MLQLWKL 113
    signal GTTCTCCTGTGCGGCGTGCTC LCGVLT
    ACT
    SS-018 Secretion ATGCTTTATCTCCAGGGTTGG 52 MLYLQGW 114
    signal AGCATGCCTGCTGTGGCA SMPAVA
    SS-019 Secretion ATGGATAACGTGCAGCCGAA 53 MDNVQPK 115
    signal AATAAAACATCGCCCCTTCTG IKHRPFCF
    CTTCAGTGTGAAAGGCCACGT SVKGHVK
    GAAGATGCTGCGGCTGGATAT MLRLDIIN
    TATCAACTCACTGGTAACAAC SLVTTVFM
    AGTATTCATGCTCATCGTATC LIVSVLALIP
    TGTGTTGGCACTGATACCA
    SS-020 Secretion ATGCCCTGCCTAGACCAACAG 54 MPCLDQQ 116
    signal CTCACTGTTCATGCCCTACCCT LTVHALPC
    GCCCTGCCCAGCCCTCCTCTC PAQPSSLA
    TGGCCTTCTGCCAAGTGGGGT FCQVGFLTA
    TCTTAACAGCA
    SS-021 Secretion ATGAAAACCTTGTTCAATCCA 55 MKTLFNP 117
    signal GCCCCTGCCATTGCTGACCTG APAIADLD
    GATCCCCAGTTCTACACCCTC PQFYTLSD
    TCAGATGTGTTCTGCTGCAAT VFCCNESE
    GAAAGTGAGGCTGAGATTTTA AEILTGLT
    ACTGGCCTCACGGTGGGCAGC VGSAADA
    GCTGCAGATGCT
    SS-022 Secretion ATGAAGCCTCTCCTTGTTGTG 56 MKPLLVV 118
    signal TTTGTCTTTCTTTTCCTTTGGG FVFLFLWD
    ATCCAGTGCTGGCA PVLA
    SS-023 Secretion ATGTCCTGTTCCCTAAAGTTT 57 MSCSLKFT 119
    signal ACTTTGATTGTAATTTTTTTTT LIVIFFTCT
    ACTGTTGGCTTTCATCCAGC LSSS
    SS-024 Secretion ATGGTTCTTACTAAACCTCTTC 58 MVLTKPL 120
    signal AAAGAAATGGCAGCATGATG QRNGSMM
    AGCTTTGAAAATGTGAAAGAA SFENVKEK
    AAGAGCAGAGAAGGAGGGCC SREGGPHA
    CCATGCACACACACCCGAAGA HTPEEELC
    AGAATTGTGTTTCGTGGTAAC FVVTHTPQ
    ACACTACCCTCAGGTTCAGAC VQTTLNLF
    CACACTCAACCTGTTTTTCCAT FHIFKVLT
    ATATTCAAGGTTCTTACTCAA QPLSLLWG
    CCACTTTCCCTTCTGTGGGGT
    SS-025 Secretion ATGGCCACCCCGCCATTCCGG 59 MATPPFRL 121
    signal CTGATAAGGAAGATGTTTTCC IRKMFSFK
    TTCAAGGTGAGCAGATGGATG VSRWMGL
    GGGCTTGCCTGCTTCCGGTCC ACFRSLAAS
    CTGGCGGCATCC
    SS-026 Secretion ATGAGCTTTTTCCAACTCCTG 60 MSFFQLL 122
    signal ATGAAAAGGAAGGAACTCAT MKRKELIP
    TCCCTTGGTGGTGTTCATGAC LVVFMTV
    TGTGGCGGCGGGTGGAGCCTC AAGGASS
    ATCT
    SS-027 Secretion ATGGTCTCAGCTCTGCGGGGA 61 MVSALRG 123
    signal GCACCCCTGATCAGGGTGCAC APLIRVHS
    TCAAGCCCTGTTTCTTCTCCTT SPVSSPSV
    CTGTGAGTGGACCACGGAGGC SGPAALVS
    TGGTGAGCTGCCTGTCATCCC CLSSQSSA
    AAAGCTCAGCTCTGAGC LS
    SS-028 Secretion ATGATGGGGTCCCCAGTGAGT 62 MMGSPVS 124
    signal CATCTGCTGGCCGGCTTCTGT HLLAGFC
    GTGTGGGTCGTCTTGGGC VWVVLG
    SS-029 Secretion ATGGCAAGCATGGCTGCCGTG 63 MASMAAV 125
    signal CTCACCTGGGCTCTGGCTCTT LTWALAL
    CTTTCAGCGTTTTCGGCCACC LSAFSATQA
    CAGGCA
    SS-030 Secretion ATGGTGCTCATGTGGACCAGT 64 MVLMWTS 126
    signal GGTGACGCCTTCAAGACGGCC GDAFKTA
    TACTTCCTGCTGAAGGGTGCC YFLLKGAP
    CCTCTGCAGTTCTCCGTGTGC LQFSVCGL
    GGCCTGCTGCAGGTGCTGGTG LQVLVDL
    GACCTGGCCATCCTGGGGCAG AILGQATA
    GCCTACGCC
    SS-031 Secretion ATGGATTTTGTCGCTGGAGCC 65 MDFVAGA 127
    signal ATCGGAGGCGTCTGCGGTGTT IGGVCGV
    GCTGTGGGCTACCCCCTGGAC AVGYPLD
    ACGGTGAAGGTCAGGATCCA TVKVRIQT
    GACGGAGCCAAAGTACACAG EPLYTGIW
    GCATCTGGCACTGCGTCCGGG HCVRDTY
    ATACGTATCACCGAGAGCGCG HRERVWG
    TGTGGG FYRGLSLP
    GCTTCTACCGGGGCCTCTCGC VCTVSLVSS
    TGCCCGTGTGCACGGTGTCCC
    TGGTATCTTCC
    SS-032 Secretion ATGGAGAAGCCCCTCTTCCCA 66 MEKPLFPL 128
    signal TTAGTGCCTTTGCATTGGTTTG VPLHWFG
    GCTTTGGCTACACAGCACTGG FGYTALV
    TTGTTTCTGGTGGGATCGTTG VSGGIVGY
    GCTATGTAAAAACAGGCAGC VKTGSVPS
    GTGCCGTCCCTGGCTGCAGGG LAAGLLFG
    CTGCTCTTCGGCAGTCTAGCC SLA
    SS-033 Secretion ATGGGTCTGCTCCTTCCCCTG 67 MGLLLPL 129
    signal GCACTCTGCATCCTAGTCCTG ALCILVLC
    TGC
    SS-034 Secretion ATGGGGATCCAGACGAGCCCC 68 MGIQTSPV 130
    signal GTCCTGCTGGCCTCCCTGGGG LLASLGVG
    GTGGGGCTGGTCACTCTGCTC LVTLLGLA
    GGCCTGGCTGTGGGC VG
    SS-035 Secretion ATGTCGGACCTGCTACTACTG 69 MSDLLLL 131
    signal GGCCTGATTGGGGGCCTGACT GLIGGLTL
    CTCTTACTGCTGCTGACGCTG LLLLTLLA
    CTAGCCTTTGCC FA
    SS-036 Secretion ATGGAGACTGTGGTGATTGTT 70 METVVIV 132
    signal GCCATAGGTGTGCTGGCCACC AIGVLATI
    ATGTTTCTGGCTTCGTTTGCAG FLASFAAL
    CCTTGGTGCTGGTTTGCAGGC VLVCRQ
    AG
    SS-037 Secretion ATGCGCGGCTCTGTGGAGTGC 71 MAGSVEC 133
    signal ACCTGGGGTTGGGGGCACTGT TWGWGH
    GCCCCCAGCCCCCTGCTCCTT CAPSPLLL
    TGGACTCTACTTCTGTTTGCA WTLLLFA
    GCCCCATTTGGCCTGCTGGGG APFGLLG
    SS-038 Secretion ATGATGCCGTCCCGTACCAAC 72 MMPSRTN 134
    signal CTGGCTACTGGAATCCCCAGT LATGIPSS
    AGTAAAGTGAAATATTCAAGG KVKYSRLS
    CTCTCCAGCACAGACGATGGC STDDGYID
    TACATTGACCTTCAGTTTAAG LQFKKTPP
    AAAACCCCTCCTAAGATCCCT KIPYKAIA
    TATAAGGCCATCGCACTTGCC LATVLFLI
    ACTGTGCTGTTTTTGATTGGC GA
    GCC
    SS-039 Secretion ATGGCCCTGCCCCAGATGTGT 73 MALPQMC 135
    signal GACGGGAGCCACTTGGCCTCC DGSHLAST
    ACCCTCCGCTATTGCATGACA LRYCMTV
    GTCAGCGGCACAGTGGTTCTG SGTVVLV
    GTGGCCGGGACGCTCTGCTTC AGTLCFA
    GCT
    SS-041 Vrg-6 TGAAAAAGTGGTTCGTTGCTG 74 MKKWFVA 136
    CCGGCATCGGCGCTGCCGGAC AGIGAGLL
    TCATGCTCTCCAGCGCCGCCA MLSSAA
    SS-042 PhoA ATGAAACAGAGCACCATTGCG 75 MKQSTIAL 137
    CTGGCGCTGCTGCCGCTGCTG ALLPLLFT
    TTTACCCCGGTGACCAAAGCG PVTKA
    SS-043 OmpA ATGAAAAAAACCGCGATTGC 76 MKKTAIAI 138
    GATTGCGGTGGCGCTGGCGGG AVALAGF
    CTTTGCGACCGTGGCGCAGGCG ATVAQA
    SS-044 STI ATGAAAAAACTGATGCTGGCG 77 MKKLMLA 139
    ATTTTTTTTAGCGTGCTGAGCT IFFSVLSFP
    TTCCGAGCTTTAGCCAGAGC SFSQS
    SS-045 STII ATGAAAAAAAACATTGCGTTT 78 MKKNIAFL 140
    CTGCTGGCGAGCATGTTTGTG LASMFVFS
    TTTAGCATTGCGACCAACGCG IATNAYA
    TATGCG
    SS-046 Amylase ATGTTTGCGAAACGCTTTAAA 79 MFAKRFK 141
    ACCAGCCTGCTGCCGCTGTTT TSLLPLFA
    GCGGGCTTTCTGCTGCTGTTTC GFLLLFHL
    ATCTGGTGCTGGCGGGCCCGG VLAGPAA
    CGGCGGCGAGC AS
    SS-047 Alpha ATGCGCTTTCCGAGCATTTTT 80 MRFPSIFT 142
    Factor ACCGCGGTGCTGTTTGCGGCG AVLFAASS
    AGCAGCGCGCTGGCG ALA
    SS-048 Alpha ATGCGCTTTCCGAGCATTTTT 81 MRFPSIFT 143
    Factor ACCACCGTGCTGTTTGCGGCG TVLFAASS
    AGCAGCGCGCTGGCG ALA
    SS-049 Alpha ATGCGCTTTCCGAGCATTTTT 82 MRFPSIFTS 144
    Factor ACCAGCGTGCTGTTTGCGGCG VLFAASSA
    AGCAGCGCGCTGGCG LA
    SS-050 Alpha ATGCGCTTTCCGAGCATTTTT 83 MRFPSIFT 145
    Factor ACCCATGTGCTGTTTGCGGCG HVLFAASS
    AGCAGCGCGCTGGCG ALA
    SS-051 Alpha ATGCGCTTTCCGAGCATTTTT 84 MRFPSIFTI 146
    Factor ACCATTGTGCTGTTTGCGGCG VLFAASSA
    AGCAGCGCGCTGGCG LA
    SS-052 Alpha ATGCGCTTTCCGAGCATTTTT 85 MRFPSIFTF 147
    Factor ACCTTTGTGCTGTTTGCGGCG VLFAASSA
    AGCAGCGCGCTGGCG LA
    SS-053 Alpha ATGCGCTTTCCGAGCATTTTT 86 MRFPSIFT 148
    Factor ACCGAAGTGCTGTTTGCGGCG EVLFAASS
    AGCAGCGCGCTGGCG ALA
    SS-054 Alpha ATGCGCTTTCCGAGCATTTTT 87 MRFPSIFT 149
    Factor ACCGGCGTGCTGTTTGCGGCG GVLFAASS
    AGCAGCGCGCTGGCG ALA
    SS-055 Endoglucanase V ATGCGTTCCTCCCCCCTCCTCC 88 MRSSPLLR 150
    GCTCCGCCGTTGTGGCCGCCC SAVVAAL
    TGCCGGTGTTGGCCCTTGCC PVLALA
    SS-056 Secretion ATGGGCGCGGCGGCCGTGCGC 89 MGAAAVR 151
    signal TGGCACTTGTGCGTGCTGCTG WHLCVLL
    GCCCTGGGCACACGCGGGCG ALGTRGRL
    GCTG
    SS-057 Fungal ATGAGGAGCTCCCTTGTGCTG 90 MRSSLVLF 152
    TTCTTTGTCTCTGCGTGGACG FVSAWTA
    GCCTTGGCCAG LA
    SS-058 Fibronectin ATGCTCAGGGGTCCGGGACCC 91 MLRGPGP 153
    GGGCGGCTGCTGCTGCTAGCA GRLLLLAV
    GTCCTGTGCCTGGGGACATCG LCLGTSVR
    GTGCGCTGCACCGAAACCGGG CTETGKSKR
    AAGAGCAAGAGG
    SS-059 Fibronectin ATGCTTAGGGGTCCGGGGCCC 92 MLRGPGP 154
    GGGCTGCTGCTGCTGGCCGTC GLLLLAV
    CAGCTGGGGACAGCGGTGCCC QCLGTAV
    TCCACG PSTGA
    SS-060 Fibronectin ATGCGCCGGGGGGCCCTGACC 93 MRRGALT 155
    GGGCTGCTCCTGGTCCTGTGC GLLLVLCL
    CTGAGTGTTGTGCTACGTGCA SVVLRAAP
    GCCCCCTCTGCAACAAGCAAG SATSKKRR
    AAGCGCAGG
  • In the table, SS is secretion signal and MLS is mitochondrial leader signal. The signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be designed to encode any of the signal peptide sequences of SEQ ID NOs 94-155, or fragments or variants thereof. These sequences may be included at the beginning of the oncology-related polypeptide coding region, in the middle or at the terminus or alternatively into a flanking region. Further, any of the signal-sensor polynucleotide primary constructs of the present invention may also comprise one or more of the sequences defined by SEQ ID NOs 32-93. These may be in the first region or either flanking region.
  • Additional signal peptide sequences which may be utilized in the present invention include those taught in, for example, databases such as those found at http://www.signalpeptide.de/ or http://proline.bic.nus.edu.sg/spdb/. Those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,124,379; 7,413,875 and 7,385,034 are also within the scope of the invention and the contents of each are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary constructs or mmRNA may include a nucleic acid sequence encoding a nuclear localization signal (NLS) and/or a nuclear export signal (NES). In one aspect, a signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary constructs or mmRNA may include a nucleic acid sequence encoding a nuclear localization signal (NLS). The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA encoding a NLS would be able to traffic an oncology related polypeptide into the nucleus and deliver a survival or death signal to the nuclear microenvironment. In another aspect, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary constructs or mmRNA may include a nucleic acid sequence encoding a nuclear export signal such as NES 1 and/or NES2. As a nonlimiting example, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary constructs or mmRNA may encode a NES1, NES2 and a NLS signal and an oncology related polypeptide or a scambled sequence which is not translatable in order to interact with HIF1-alpha to alter the transcritome of the cancer cells.
  • Target Selection
  • According to the present invention, the signal-sensor primary constructs comprise at least a first region of linked nucleosides encoding at least one oncology-related polypeptide of interest. The oncology-related polypeptides of interest or “targets” or oncology-related proteins and oncology-related peptides of the present invention are listed in Table 6, Table 7 and Table 41. Oncology-related polypeptides may be divided into classes based on their function and area of cancer intervention. For example, the classes may include targets associated with (1) apoptosis or Survival signal imbalance (AS targets). These may be caspase dependent or caspase independent targets; (2) replicative potential or anti-senescence (CC/S targets); (3) metabolic stress including the involvement of acidosis or hypoxia (O2>1%) (M targets); (4) immune response (I targets); and (5) DNA damage/protection (DDR targets).
  • Shown in Table 6, in addition to the name and description of the gene encoding the oncology-related polypeptide of interest are the ENSEMBL Transcript ID (ENST), the ENSEMBL Protein ID (ENSP), each present where applicable, and when available the optimized sequence ID (OPT. SEQ ID). The targets are also categorized by group where “AS” refers to targets involved in apoptotic signaling; “M” refers to targets involved in metabolic processes and “CC/S” refers to targets involved in cell cycle and senescense.
  • TABLE 6
    Oncology Related Targets
    Prot. OPT.
    Trans. SEQ SEQ
    ENST SEQ ENSP ID ID
    Cat. Target Target Description ID ID NO ID NO NO
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 238081 156 238081 1321
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, theta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 248975 157 248975 1322
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, eta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 264335 158 264335 1323
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, epsilon polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 307630 159 306330 1324
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, gamma polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 353245 160 309503 1325
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 353703 161 300161 1326
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, beta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 372839 162 361930 1327
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, beta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 381844 163 371267 1328
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, theta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 395948 164 379278 1329
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 395951 165 379281 1330
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 395953 166 379283 1331
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 395956 167 379286 1332
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 395957 168 379287 1333
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 395958 169 379288 1334
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 414131 170 406058 1335
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, epsilon polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 418997 171 416551 1336
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 419477 172 395114 1337
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 428262 173 394729 1338
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, beta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 437293 174 394880 1339
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 445830 175 394558 1340
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, beta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 446619 176 398990 1341
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, theta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 453207 177 390645 1342
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, gamma polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 457309 178 398599 1343
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 517797 179 427801 1344
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 521309 180 429623 1345
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 521328 181 429041 1346
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 521607 182 430058 1347
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 522542 183 430072 1348
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 522819 184 428775 1349
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 523131 185 428381 1350
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 523848 186 428860 1351
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, zeta polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 536755 187 443803 1352
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, gamma polypeptide
    AS 14-3-3 tyrosine 3- 539979 188 443226 1353
    monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-
    monooxygenase activation
    protein, theta polypeptide
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 287295 189 287295 1354
    mitochondrion-associated, 1
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 307864 190 312370 1355
    mitochondrion-associated, 2
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 319908 191 315122 1356
    mitochondrion-associated, 1
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 333607 192 327671 1357
    mitochondrion-associated, 3
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 335375 193 335369 1358
    mitochondrion-associated, 3
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 346424 194 316320 1359
    mitochondrion-associated, 1
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 373248 195 362345 1360
    mitochondrion-associated, 2
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 395039 196 378480 1361
    mitochondrion-associated, 2
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 399163 197 382116 1362
    mitochondrion-associated, 3
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 399167 198 382120 1363
    mitochondrion-associated, 3
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 405089 199 385800 1364
    mitochondrion-associated, 3
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 434714 200 399657 1365
    mitochondrion-associated, 3
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 440238 201 390798 1366
    mitochondrion-associated, 3
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 440263 202 405879 1367
    mitochondrion-associated, 1
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 441376 203 402067 1368
    mitochondrion-associated, 3
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 460436 204 431222 1369
    mitochondrion-associated, 1
    AS AIF apoptosis-inducing factor, 535724 205 446113 1370
    mitochondrion-associated, 1
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 263826 206 263826 1371
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 3 (protein
    kinase B, gamma)
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 311278 207 309428 1372
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 336199 208 336943 1373
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 3 (protein
    kinase B, gamma)
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 349310 209 270202 1374
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 1
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 358335 210 351095 1375
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 366539 211 355497 1376
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 3 (protein
    kinase B, gamma)
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 366540 212 355498 1377
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 3 (protein
    kinase B, gamma)
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 391844 213 375719 1378
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 392037 214 375891 1379
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 392038 215 375892 1380
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 402615 216 385326 1381
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 1
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 407796 217 384293 1382
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 1
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 416362 218 407999 1383
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 416994 219 392458 1384
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 423127 220 403842 1385
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 424901 221 399532 1386
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 427375 222 403890 1387
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 452077 223 404083 1388
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 456441 224 396532 1389
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 537834 225 441591 1390
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 2
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 544168 226 443897 1391
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 1
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 552631 227 447820 1392
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 3 (protein
    kinase B, gamma)
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 554581 228 451828 1393
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 1
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 554848 229 451166 1394
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 1
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 555528 230 450688 1395
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 1
    AS AKT v-akt murine thymoma viral 555926 231 451824 1396
    (PKB) oncogene homolog 1
    AS ANT solute carrier family 25 281456 232 281456 1397
    (mitochondrial carrier; adenine
    nucleotide translocator),
    member 4
    AS Apaf-1 apoptotic peptidase activating 333991 233 334558 1398
    factor 1
    AS Apaf-1 apoptotic peptidase activating 339433 234 341830 1399
    factor 1
    AS Apaf-1 apoptotic peptidase activating 357310 235 349862 1400
    factor 1
    AS Apaf-1 apoptotic peptidase activating 359972 236 353059 1401
    factor 1
    AS Apaf-1 apoptotic peptidase activating 547045 237 449791 1402
    factor 1
    AS Apaf-1 apoptotic peptidase activating 549007 238 448161 1403
    factor 1
    AS Apaf-1 apoptotic peptidase activating 550527 239 448449 1404
    factor 1
    AS Apaf-1 apoptotic peptidase activating 551964 240 448165 1405
    factor 1
    AS Apaf-1 apoptotic peptidase activating 552268 241 448826 1406
    factor 1
    AS APRIL tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 338784 242 343505 1407
    (TNFSF13) superfamily, member 13
    AS APRIL tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 349228 243 314455 1408
    (TNFSF13) superfamily, member 13
    AS APRIL tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 380535 244 369908 1409
    (TNFSF13) superfamily, member 13
    AS APRIL tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 396545 245 379794 1410
    (TNFSF13) superfamily, member 13
    AS ARTS phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate 372418 246 361495 1411
    synthetase 1
    AS ARTS phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate 372419 247 361496 1412
    synthetase 1
    AS ARTS phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate 372428 248 361505 1413
    synthetase 1
    AS ARTS phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate 372435 249 361512 1414
    synthetase 1
    AS ARTS phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate 543248 250 443185 1415
    synthetase 1
    AS ASK1 mitogen-activated protein 355845 251 348104 1416
    (MAP3K5) kinase kinase kinase 5
    AS ASK1 mitogen-activated protein 359015 252 351908 1417
    (MAP3K5) kinase kinase kinase 5
    AS ASK1 mitogen-activated protein 367768 253 356742 1418
    (MAP3K5) kinase kinase kinase 5
    AS BAD BCL2-associated agonist of 309032 254 309103 1419
    cell death
    AS BAD BCL2-associated agonist of 394532 255 378040 1420
    cell death
    AS BAD BCL2-associated agonist of 540152 256 440807 1421
    cell death
    AS BAFF(TNFSF13B) tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 375887 257 365048 1422
    superfamily, member 13b
    AS BAFF(TNFSF13B) tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 430559 258 389540 1423
    superfamily, member 13b
    AS BAFF(TNFSF13B) tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 542136 259 445334 1424
    superfamily, member 13b
    AS Bak BCL2-antagonist/killer 1 360661 260 353878 1425
    AS Bak BCL2-antagonist/killer 1 374460 261 363584 1426
    AS Bak BCL2-antagonist/killer 1 374467 262 363591 1427
    AS Bak BCL2-antagonist/killer 1 442998 263 391258 1428
    AS BAX BCL2-associated X protein 293288 264 293288 1429
    AS BAX BCL2-associated X protein 345358 265 263262 1430
    AS BAX BCL2-associated X protein 354470 266 346461 1431
    AS BAX BCL2-associated X protein 391871 267 375744 1432
    AS BAX BCL2-associated X protein 415969 268 389971 1433
    AS BAX BCL2-associated X protein 539787 269 441413 1434
    AS Bcl-2 B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2 333681 270 329623 1435
    AS Bcl-2 B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2 398117 271 381185 1436
    AS Bcl-2 B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2 444484 272 404214 1437
    AS Bcl-B BCL2-like 10 (apoptosis 260442 273 260442 1438
    facilitator)
    AS Bcl-W BCL2-like 2 250405 274 250405 1439
    AS Bcl-W BCL2-like 2 554635 275 451234 1440
    AS Bcl-W BCL2-like 2 557236 276 451701 1441
    AS Bcl-W BCL2-like 2 557579 277 452265 1442
    AS Bcl-XL BCL2-like 1 307677 278 302564 1443
    AS Bcl-XL BCL2-like 1 376055 279 365223 1444
    AS Bcl-XL BCL2-like 1 376062 280 365230 1445
    AS Bcl-XL BCL2-like 1 420488 281 390760 1446
    AS Bcl-XL BCL2-like 1 420653 282 405563 1447
    AS Bcl-XL BCL2-like 1 422920 283 411252 1448
    AS Bcl-XL BCL2-like 1 439267 284 389688 1449
    AS Bcl-XL BCL2-like 1 450273 285 406203 1450
    AS Bcl-XL BCL2-like 1 456404 286 395545 1451
    AS BCMA tumor necrosis factor receptor  53243 287  53243 1452
    superfamily, member 17
    AS BCMA tumor necrosis factor receptor 396495 288 379753 1453
    superfamily, member 17
    AS BCMA tumor necrosis factor receptor 435355 289 401782 1454
    superfamily, member 17
    AS BFL1 BCL2-related protein A1 267953 290 267953 1455
    AS BFL1 BCL2-related protein A1 335661 291 335250 1456
    AS Bid BH3 interacting domain death 317361 292 318822 1457
    agonist
    AS Bid BH3 interacting domain death 342111 293 344594 1458
    agonist
    AS Bid BH3 interacting domain death 399765 294 382667 1459
    agonist
    AS Bid BH3 interacting domain death 399767 295 382669 1460
    agonist
    AS Bid BH3 interacting domain death 399774 296 382674 1461
    agonist
    AS Bid BH3 interacting domain death 551952 297 449236 1462
    agonist
    AS Bik BCL2-interacting killer 216115 298 216115 1463
    (apoptosis-inducing)
    AS Bim BCL2-like 11 (apoptosis 308659 299 309226 1464
    facilitator)
    AS Bim BCL2-like 11 (apoptosis 337565 300 338374 1465
    facilitator)
    AS Bim BCL2-like 11 (apoptosis 357757 301 350398 1466
    facilitator)
    AS Bim BCL2-like 11 (apoptosis 393252 302 376941 1467
    facilitator)
    AS Bim BCL2-like 11 (apoptosis 393253 303 376942 1468
    facilitator)
    AS Bim BCL2-like 11 (apoptosis 393256 304 376943 1469
    facilitator)
    AS Bim BCL2-like 11 (apoptosis 432179 305 411870 1470
    facilitator)
    AS Bim BCL2-like 11 (apoptosis 452033 306 403666 1471
    facilitator)
    AS BMF Bcl2 modifying factor 220446 307 220446 1472
    AS BMF Bcl2 modifying factor 354670 308 346697 1473
    AS BMF Bcl2 modifying factor 397573 309 380703 1474
    AS BMF Bcl2 modifying factor 431415 310 396511 1475
    AS BMF Bcl2 modifying factor 559701 311 453919 1476
    AS BMF Bcl2 modifying factor 561282 312 453522 1477
    AS BMF Bcl2 modifying factor 561360 313 453892 1478
    AS BRE brain and reproductive organ- 342045 314 339371 1479
    expressed (TNFRSF1A
    modulator)
    AS BRE brain and reproductive organ- 344773 315 343412 1480
    expressed (TNFRSF1A
    modulator)
    AS BRE brain and reproductive organ- 361704 316 354699 1481
    expressed (TNFRSF1A
    modulator)
    AS BRE brain and reproductive organ- 379623 317 368944 1482
    expressed (TNFRSF1A
    modulator)
    AS BRE brain and reproductive organ- 379624 318 368945 1483
    expressed (TNFRSF1A
    modulator)
    AS BRE brain and reproductive organ- 379632 319 368953 1484
    expressed (TNFRSF1A
    modulator)
    AS BRE brain and reproductive organ- 436924 320 392345 1485
    expressed (TNFRSF1A
    modulator)
    AS Calcineurin A protein phosphatase 3, catalytic 323055 321 320580 1486
    subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS Calcineurin A protein phosphatase 3, catalytic 394853 322 378322 1487
    subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS Calcineurin A protein phosphatase 3, catalytic 394854 323 378323 1488
    subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS Calcineurin A protein phosphatase 3, catalytic 507176 324 422990 1489
    subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS Calcineurin A protein phosphatase 3, catalytic 512215 325 422781 1490
    subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS Calcineurin A protein phosphatase 3, catalytic 523694 326 429350 1491
    subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS Calcineurin A protein phosphatase 3, catalytic 525819 327 434599 1492
    subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS Calcineurin A protein phosphatase 3, catalytic 529324 328 431619 1493
    subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 353247 329 344132 1494
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 393136 330 376844 1495
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 415981 331 408446 1496
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 436863 332 410076 1497
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 446369 333 403260 1498
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 525825 334 434779 1499
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 526568 335 434250 1500
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 528974 336 434259 1501
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 529871 337 431947 1502
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 531166 338 434303 1503
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 533400 339 433138 1504
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase-1 caspase 1, apoptosis-related 534497 340 436875 1505
    cysteine peptidase (interleukin
    1, beta, convertase)
    AS Caspase- caspase 10, apoptosis-related 272879 341 272879 1506
    10 cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase- caspase 10, apoptosis-related 286186 342 286186 1507
    10 cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase- caspase 10, apoptosis-related 346817 343 237865 1508
    10 cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase- caspase 10, apoptosis-related 360132 344 353250 1509
    10 cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-2 caspase 2, apoptosis-related 310447 345 312664 1510
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-2 caspase 2, apoptosis-related 350623 346 340030 1511
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-2 caspase 2, apoptosis-related 392923 347 376654 1512
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-3 caspase 3, apoptosis-related 308394 348 311032 1513
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-3 caspase 3, apoptosis-related 438467 349 390792 1514
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-3 caspase 3, apoptosis-related 447121 350 407142 1515
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-3 caspase 3, apoptosis-related 523916 351 428929 1516
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-4 caspase 4, apoptosis-related 355546 352 347741 1517
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-4 caspase 4, apoptosis-related 417440 353 401673 1518
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-4 caspase 4, apoptosis-related 444739 354 388566 1519
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-5 caspase 5, apoptosis-related 260315 355 260315 1520
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-5 caspase 5, apoptosis-related 393139 356 376847 1521
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-5 caspase 5, apoptosis-related 393141 357 376849 1522
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-5 caspase 5, apoptosis-related 418434 358 398130 1523
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-5 caspase 5, apoptosis-related 444749 359 388365 1524
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-5 caspase 5, apoptosis-related 526056 360 436877 1525
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-5 caspase 5, apoptosis-related 531367 361 434471 1526
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-6 caspase 6, apoptosis-related 265164 362 265164 1527
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-6 caspase 6, apoptosis-related 352981 363 285333 1528
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-7 caspase 7, apoptosis-related 345633 364 298701 1529
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-7 caspase 7, apoptosis-related 369315 365 358321 1530
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-7 caspase 7, apoptosis-related 369316 366 358322 1531
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-7 caspase 7, apoptosis-related 369318 367 358324 1532
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-7 caspase 7, apoptosis-related 369319 368 358325 1533
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-7 caspase 7, apoptosis-related 369321 369 358327 1534
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-7 caspase 7, apoptosis-related 369331 370 358337 1535
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-7 caspase 7, apoptosis-related 429617 371 400094 1536
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-7 caspase 7, apoptosis-related 442393 372 394482 1537
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-7 caspase 7, apoptosis-related 452490 373 398107 1538
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 264274 374 264274 1539
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 264275 375 264275 1540
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 323492 376 325722 1541
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 358485 377 351273 1542
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 392258 378 376087 1543
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 392259 379 376088 1544
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 392261 380 376089 1545
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 392263 381 376091 1546
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 392266 382 376094 1547
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 413726 383 397528 1548
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 429881 384 390641 1549
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 432109 385 412523 1550
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 440732 386 396869 1551
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-8 caspase 8, apoptosis-related 447616 387 388306 1552
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-9 caspase 9, apoptosis-related 333868 388 330237 1553
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-9 caspase 9, apoptosis-related 348549 389 255256 1554
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-9 caspase 9, apoptosis-related 375874 390 365034 1555
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-9 caspase 9, apoptosis-related 375890 391 365051 1556
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-9 caspase 9, apoptosis-related 440484 392 411304 1557
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-9 caspase 9, apoptosis-related 447522 393 396540 1558
    cysteine peptidase
    AS Caspase-9 caspase 9, apoptosis-related 546424 394 449584 1559
    cysteine peptidase
    AS CD27 CD27 molecule 266557 395 266557 1560
    AS CD30 tumor necrosis factor receptor 263932 396 263932 1561
    superfamily, member 8
    AS CD30 tumor necrosis factor receptor 413146 397 398337 1562
    superfamily, member 8
    AS CD30 tumor necrosis factor receptor 417814 398 390650 1563
    superfamily, member 8
    AS CD30L tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 223795 399 223795 1564
    superfamily, member 8
    AS CD40 CD40 molecule, TNF receptor 372278 400 361352 1565
    superfamily member 5
    AS CD40L CD40 ligand 370628 401 359662 1566
    (TNFSF5)
    AS CD40L CD40 ligand 370629 402 359663 1567
    (TNFSF5)
    AS CD41 CD40 molecule, TNF receptor 372276 403 361350 1568
    superfamily member 5
    AS CD42 CD40 molecule, TNF receptor 372285 404 361359 1569
    superfamily member 5
    AS CD70(TNFSF7) CD70 molecule 245903 405 245903 1570
    AS CD70(TNFSF7) CD70 molecule 423145 406 395294 1571
    AS CDK1 cyclin-dependent kinase 1 316629 407 325970 1572
    (p34)
    AS CDK1 cyclin-dependent kinase 1 373809 408 362915 1573
    (p34)
    AS CDK1 cyclin-dependent kinase 1 395284 409 378699 1574
    (p34)
    AS CDK1 cyclin-dependent kinase 1 448257 410 397973 1575
    (p34)
    AS CDK1 cyclin-dependent kinase 1 519078 411 430665 1576
    (p34)
    AS CDK5 cyclin-dependent kinase 5 485972 412 419782 1577
    AS CDK5R1 cyclin-dependent kinase 5, 313401 413 318486 1578
    (p35) regulatory subunit 1 (p35)
    AS c- CASP8 and FADD-like 309955 414 312455 1579
    FLIP(S) apoptosis regulator
    AS c- CASP8 and FADD-like 340870 415 339326 1580
    FLIP(S) apoptosis regulator
    AS c- CASP8 and FADD-like 343375 416 339391 1581
    FLIP(S) apoptosis regulator
    AS c- CASP8 and FADD-like 355558 417 347757 1582
    FLIP(S) apoptosis regulator
    AS c- CASP8 and FADD-like 395148 418 378580 1583
    FLIP(S) apoptosis regulator
    AS c- CASP8 and FADD-like 417748 419 412882 1584
    FLIP(S) apoptosis regulator
    AS c- CASP8 and FADD-like 423241 420 399420 1585
    FLIP(S) apoptosis regulator
    AS c- CASP8 and FADD-like 433445 421 391029 1586
    FLIP(S) apoptosis regulator
    AS c- CASP8 and FADD-like 441224 422 411897 1587
    FLIP(S) apoptosis regulator
    AS c- CASP8 and FADD-like 443227 423 413270 1588
    FLIP(S) apoptosis regulator
    AS cIAP1 baculoviral IAP repeat NA 424 NA 1589 2488
    containing 3
    AS c-IAP1 baculoviral IAP repeat 263464 425 263464 1590
    containing 3
    AS c-IAP1 baculoviral IAP repeat 532808 426 432907 1591
    containing 3
    AS cIAP2 baculoviral IAP repeat NA 427 NA 1592
    containing 2
    AS C-IAP2 baculoviral IAP repeat 227758 428 227758 1593
    containing 2
    AS C-IAP2 baculoviral IAP repeat 530675 429 431723 1594
    containing 2
    AS C-IAP2 baculoviral IAP repeat 532672 430 434979 1595
    containing 2
    AS C-IAP2 baculoviral IAP repeat 541741 431 440771 1596
    containing 2
    AS c-Jun jun proto-oncogene 371222 432 360266 1597
    AS c-Raf-1 v-raf-1 murine leukemia viral 251849 433 251849 1598
    oncogene homolog 1
    AS c-Raf-1 v-raf-1 murine leukemia viral 442415 434 401888 1599
    oncogene homolog 1
    AS c-Raf-1 v-raf-1 murine leukemia viral 534997 435 441186 1600
    oncogene homolog 1
    AS c-Raf-1 v-raf-1 murine leukemia viral 542177 436 443567 1601
    oncogene homolog 1
    AS Cytochrome c cytochrome c, somatic 305786 437 307786 1602
    AS Cytochrome c cytochrome c, somatic 409409 438 386270 1603
    AS Cytochrome c cytochrome c, somatic 409764 439 387279 1604
    AS Cytochrome c cytochrome c, somatic 413447 440 416479 1605
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 266000 441 266000 1606
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 374542 442 363668 1607
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 383062 443 372539 1608
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 383194 444 372681 1609
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 399060 445 382014 1610
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 399344 446 382281 1611
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 414083 447 396876 1612
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 414272 448 409756 1613
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 419855 449 397612 1614
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 428268 450 408215 1615
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 429531 451 415898 1616
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 433482 452 404623 1617
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 436311 453 404376 1618
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 438332 454 411700 1619
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 440500 455 403986 1620
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 445009 456 394108 1621
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 446403 457 406008 1622
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 453407 458 408499 1623
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 453931 459 412433 1624
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 454197 460 412177 1625
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 455860 461 410772 1626
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 547663 462 447115 1627
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 548604 463 448337 1628
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 550822 464 447861 1629
    protein
    AS DAXX death-domain associated 552944 465 447833 1630
    protein
    AS DcR3 tumor necrosis factor receptor 342852 466 342328 1631
    superfamily, member 6b,
    decoy
    AS DcR3 tumor necrosis factor receptor 369996 467 359013 1632
    superfamily, member 6b,
    decoy
    AS DcR3 tumor necrosis factor receptor 370006 468 359023 1633
    superfamily, member 6b,
    decoy
    AS DFF40 DNA fragmentation factor, 338895 469 339524 1634
    (CAD) 40 kDa, beta polypeptide
    (caspase-activated DNase)
    AS DFF40 DNA fragmentation factor, 339350 470 343218 1635
    (CAD) 40 kDa, beta polypeptide
    (caspase-activated DNase)
    AS DFF40 DNA fragmentation factor, 341385 471 345906 1636
    (CAD) 40 kDa, beta polypeptide
    (caspase-activated DNase)
    AS DFF40 DNA fragmentation factor, 378206 472 367448 1637
    (CAD) 40 kDa, beta polypeptide
    (caspase-activated DNase)
    AS DFF40 DNA fragmentation factor, 378209 473 367454 1638
    (CAD) 40 kDa, beta polypeptide
    (caspase-activated DNase)
    AS DFF40 DNA fragmentation factor, 378212 474 367457 1639
    (CAD) 40 kDa, beta polypeptide
    (caspase-activated DNase)
    AS DFF40 DNA fragmentation factor, 430539 475 389502 1640
    (CAD) 40 kDa, beta polypeptide
    (caspase-activated DNase)
    AS DFF40 DNA fragmentation factor, 448632 476 411635 1641
    (CAD) 40 kDa, beta polypeptide
    (caspase-activated DNase)
    AS DFF40 DNA fragmentation factor, 491998 477 436775 1642
    (CAD) 40 kDa, beta polypeptide
    (caspase-activated DNase)
    AS DR3 tumor necrosis factor receptor 348333 478 314451 1643
    superfamily, member 25
    AS DR3 tumor necrosis factor receptor 351748 479 326762 1644
    superfamily, member 25
    AS DR3 tumor necrosis factor receptor 351959 480 337713 1645
    superfamily, member 25
    AS DR3 tumor necrosis factor receptor 356876 481 349341 1646
    superfamily, member 25
    AS DR3 tumor necrosis factor receptor 377782 482 367013 1647
    superfamily, member 25
    AS DR4 tumor necrosis factor receptor 221132 483 221132 1648
    superfamily, member 10a
    AS DR5 tumor necrosis factor receptor 276431 484 276431 1649
    superfamily, member 10b
    AS DR5 tumor necrosis factor receptor 347739 485 317859 1650
    superfamily, member 10b
    AS DR5 tumor necrosis factor receptor 542226 486 443386 1651
    superfamily, member 10b
    AS DR6 tumor necrosis factor receptor 296861 487 296861 1652
    superfamily, member 21
    AS DR6 tumor necrosis factor receptor 419206 488 390032 1653
    superfamily, member 21
    AS EGFR epidermal growth factor 275493 489 275493 1654
    receptor
    AS EGFR epidermal growth factor 342916 490 342376 1655
    receptor
    AS EGFR epidermal growth factor 344576 491 345973 1656
    receptor
    AS EGFR epidermal growth factor 395504 492 378880 1657
    receptor
    AS EGFR epidermal growth factor 420316 493 413843 1658
    receptor
    AS EGFR epidermal growth factor 442591 494 410031 1659
    receptor
    AS EGFR epidermal growth factor 454757 495 395243 1660
    receptor
    AS EGFR epidermal growth factor 455089 496 415559 1661
    receptor
    AS EGFR epidermal growth factor 533450 497 435262 1662
    receptor
    AS ErbB2 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 269571 498 269571 1663
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 2, neuro/glioblastoma
    derived oncogene homolog
    (avian)
    AS ErbB2 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 406381 499 385185 1664
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 2, neuro/glioblastoma
    derived oncogene homolog
    (avian)
    AS ErbB2 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 445658 500 404047 1665
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 2, neuro/glioblastoma
    derived oncogene homolog
    (avian)
    AS ErbB2 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 540042 501 446382 1666
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 2, neuro/glioblastoma
    derived oncogene homolog
    (avian)
    AS ErbB2 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 540147 502 443562 1667
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 2, neuro/glioblastoma
    derived oncogene homolog
    (avian)
    AS ErbB2 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 541774 503 446466 1668
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 2, neuro/glioblastoma
    derived oncogene homolog
    (avian)
    AS ErbB3 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 267101 504 267101 1669
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 3 (avian)
    AS ErbB3 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 394099 505 377659 1670
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 3 (avian)
    AS ErbB3 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 411731 506 415753 1671
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 3 (avian)
    AS ErbB3 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 415288 507 408340 1672
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 3 (avian)
    AS ErbB3 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 450146 508 399178 1673
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 3 (avian)
    AS ErbB3 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 549282 509 448636 1674
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 3 (avian)
    AS ErbB3 v-erb-b2 erythroblastic 551085 510 448483 1675
    leukemia viral oncogene
    homolog 3 (avian)
    AS Erk(MAPK1/ mitogen-activated protein 215832 511 215832 1676
    3) kinase 1
    AS Erk(MAPK1/ mitogen-activated protein 263025 512 263025 1677
    3) kinase 3
    AS Erk(MAPK1/ mitogen-activated protein 322266 513 327293 1678
    3) kinase 3
    AS Erk(MAPK1/ mitogen-activated protein 395200 514 378626 1679
    3) kinase 3
    AS Erk(MAPK1/ mitogen-activated protein 395202 515 378628 1680
    3) kinase 3
    AS Erk(MAPK1/ mitogen-activated protein 398822 516 381803 1681
    3) kinase 1
    AS Erk(MAPK1/ mitogen-activated protein 403394 517 384895 1682
    3) kinase 3
    AS Erk(MAPK1/ mitogen-activated protein 415911 518 409149 1683
    3) kinase 1
    AS Erk(MAPK1/ mitogen-activated protein 484663 519 432742 1684
    3) kinase 3
    AS Erk(MAPK1/ mitogen-activated protein 544786 520 440842 1685
    3) kinase 1
    AS FADD Fas (TNFRSF6)-associated via 301838 521 301838 1686
    death domain
    AS FLASH caspase 8 associated protein 2 237177 522 NA 1687
    AS FLASH caspase 8 associated protein 2 419040 523 NA
    AS FLASH caspase 8 associated protein 2 444163 524 NA
    AS FLASH caspase 8 associated protein 2 547893 525 NA
    AS FLASH caspase 8 associated protein 2 548224 526 NA
    AS FLASH caspase 8 associated protein 2 551025 527 NA
    AS FLASH caspase 8 associated protein 2 552401 528 NA
    AS FN14 tumor necrosis factor receptor 326577 529 326737 1688
    superfamily, member 12A
    AS FN14 tumor necrosis factor receptor 341627 530 343894 1689
    superfamily, member 12A
    AS GCK mitogen-activated protein 294066 531 294066 1690
    (MAP4K2) kinase kinase kinase kinase 2
    AS GRB2 growth factor receptor-bound 316615 532 317360 1691
    protein 2
    AS GRB2 growth factor receptor-bound 316804 533 339007 1692
    protein 2
    AS GRB2 growth factor receptor-bound 392562 534 376345 1693
    protein 2
    AS GRB2 growth factor receptor-bound 392564 535 376347 1694
    protein 2
    AS H-Ras v-Ha-ras Harvey rat sarcoma 311189 536 309845 1695
    viral oncogene homolog
    AS H-Ras v-Ha-ras Harvey rat sarcoma 397594 537 380722 1696
    viral oncogene homolog
    AS H-Ras v-Ha-ras Harvey rat sarcoma 397596 538 380723 1697
    viral oncogene homolog
    AS H-Ras v-Ha-ras Harvey rat sarcoma 417302 539 388246 1698
    viral oncogene homolog
    AS H-Ras v-Ha-ras Harvey rat sarcoma 451590 540 407586 1699
    viral oncogene homolog
    AS H-Ras v-Ha-ras Harvey rat sarcoma 493230 541 434023 1700
    viral oncogene homolog
    AS HRK harakiri, BCL2 interacting 257572 542 257572 1701
    protein (contains only BH3
    domain)
    AS HSP27 heat shock 27 kDa protein 1 248553 543 248553 1702
    AS HSP27 heat shock 27 kDa protein 3 302005 544 303394 1703
    AS HSP27 Heat shock protein beta-2 304298 545 302476 1704
    AS HSP27 heat shock 27 kDa protein 1 432276 546 406545 1705
    AS HSP27 Heat shock protein beta-2 537382 547 445585 1706
    AS HtrA2/Omi HtrA serine peptidase 2 258080 548 258080 1707
    AS HtrA2/Omi HtrA serine peptidase 2 352222 549 312893 1708
    AS Humanin MT-RNR2-like 4 399974 550 382856 1709
    AS Humanin MT-RNR2-like 5 512524 551 437910 1710
    AS Humanin MT-RNR2-like 8 536684 552 439666 1711
    AS Humanin MT-RNR2-like 1 540040 553 439228 1712
    AS Humanin MT-RNR2-like 3 543500 554 443339 1713
    AS Humanin MT-RNR2-like 7 544824 555 439985 1714
    AS Humanin MT-RNR2-like 10 545075 556 442159 1715
    AS Humanin MT-RNR2-like 6 570419 557 461075 1716
    AS ICAD DNA fragmentation factor, 377036 558 366235 1717
    45 kDa, alpha polypeptide
    AS ICAD DNA fragmentation factor, 377038 559 366237 1718
    45 kDa, alpha polypeptide
    AS IGF-1R insulin-like growth factor 1 268035 560 268035 1719
    receptor
    AS IKK conserved helix-loop-helix 370397 561 359424 1720
    (alpha) ubiquitous kinase
    AS IKK inhibitor of kappa light 379708 562 369030 1721
    (beta) polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase beta
    AS IKK inhibitor of kappa light 416505 563 404920 1722
    (beta) polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase beta
    AS IKK inhibitor of kappa light 520810 564 430684 1723
    (beta) polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase beta
    AS IKK- inhibitor of kappa light 263518 565 263518 1724
    gamma polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase gamma
    AS IKK- inhibitor of kappa light 369601 566 358614 1725
    gamma polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase gamma
    AS IKK- inhibitor of kappa light 369606 567 358619 1726
    gamma polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase gamma
    AS IKK- inhibitor of kappa light 369607 568 358620 1727
    gamma polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase gamma
    AS IKK- inhibitor of kappa light 369609 569 358622 1728
    gamma polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase gamma
    AS IKK- inhibitor of kappa light 422680 570 390368 1729
    gamma polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase gamma
    AS IKK- inhibitor of kappa light 440286 571 394934 1730
    gamma polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase gamma
    AS IKK- inhibitor of kappa light 445622 572 395205 1731
    gamma polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase gamma
    AS IKK- inhibitor of kappa light 455588 573 400769 1732
    gamma polypeptide gene enhancer in
    B-cells, kinase gamma
    AS IRAK1 interleukin-1 receptor- 369980 574 358997 1733
    associated kinase 1
    AS IRAK1 interleukin-1 receptor- 393682 575 377287 1734
    associated kinase 1
    AS IRAK1 interleukin-1 receptor- 393687 576 377291 1735
    associated kinase 1
    AS IRAK1 interleukin-1 receptor- 429936 577 392662 1736
    associated kinase 1
    AS IRAK2 interleukin-1 receptor- 256458 578 256458 1737
    associated kinase 2
    AS IRS-1 insulin receptor substrate 1 305123 579 304895 1738
    AS jBid; jBID NA NA 1739
    formed
    after
    cleaving
    BID at
    position
    25
    AS JNK1(MAPK8) mitogen-activated protein 360332 580 353483 1740
    kinase 8
    AS JNK1(MAPK8) mitogen-activated protein 374174 581 363289 1741
    kinase 8
    AS JNK1(MAPK8) mitogen-activated protein 374176 582 363291 1742
    kinase 8
    AS JNK1(MAPK8) mitogen-activated protein 374179 583 363294 1743
    kinase 8
    AS JNK1(MAPK8) mitogen-activated protein 374182 584 363297 1744
    kinase 8
    AS JNK1(MAPK8) mitogen-activated protein 374189 585 363304 1745
    kinase 8
    AS JNK1(MAPK8) mitogen-activated protein 395611 586 378974 1746
    kinase 8
    AS JNK1(MAPK8) mitogen-activated protein 426557 587 397729 1747
    kinase 8
    AS JNK1(MAPK8) mitogen-activated protein 429041 588 393223 1748
    kinase 8
    AS JNK1(MAPK8) mitogen-activated protein 432379 589 387936 1749
    kinase 8
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 359221 590 352157 1750
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 361569 591 355297 1751
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 395157 592 378586 1752
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 395160 593 378589 1753
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 395161 594 378590 1754
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 395166 595 378595 1755
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 395169 596 378598 1756
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 449047 597 414469 1757
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 502302 598 423918 1758
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 503911 599 421409 1759
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 506773 600 421359 1760
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 509464 601 424128 1761
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 511167 602 422277 1762
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 511328 603 421762 1763
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 512017 604 424755 1764
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 512564 605 422985 1765
    kinase 10
    AS JNK3(MAPK10) mitogen-activated protein 515400 606 424154 1766
    kinase 10
    AS MAP1 mannan-binding lectin serine 169293 607 169293 1767
    peptidase 1 (C4/C2 activating
    component of Ra-reactive
    factor)
    AS MAP1 mannan-binding lectin serine 296280 608 296280 1768
    peptidase 1 (C4/C2 activating
    component of Ra-reactive
    factor)
    AS MAP1 mannan-binding lectin serine 337774 609 336792 1769
    peptidase 1 (C4/C2 activating
    component of Ra-reactive
    factor)
    AS MAP1 mannan-binding lectin serine 392472 610 376264 1770
    peptidase 1 (C4/C2 activating
    component of Ra-reactive
    factor)
    AS MAP1 mannan-binding lectin serine 541811 611 440446 1771
    peptidase 1 (C4/C2 activating
    component of Ra-reactive
    factor)
    AS MAP1 mannan-binding lectin serine 541896 612 446240 1772
    peptidase 1 (C4/C2 activating
    component of Ra-reactive
    factor)
    AS Mcl-1 myeloid cell leukemia 307940 613 309973 1773
    sequence 1 (BCL2-related)
    AS Mcl-1 myeloid cell leukemia 369026 614 358022 1774
    sequence 1 (BCL2-related)
    AS Mcl-1 myeloid cell leukemia 439749 615 411395 1775
    sequence 1 (BCL2-related)
    AS MEK1 mitogen-activated protein 215832 616 215832 1776
    (MAP2K1) kinase 1
    AS MEK1 mitogen-activated protein 307102 617 302486 1777
    (MAP2K1) kinase kinase 1
    AS MEK1 mitogen-activated protein 415911 618 409149 1778
    (MAP2K1) kinase 1
    AS MEK1 mitogen-activated protein 544786 619 440842 1779
    (MAP2K1) kinase 1
    AS MEK2 mitogen-activated protein 262948 620 262948 1780
    (MAP2K2) kinase kinase 2
    AS MEK4 mitogen-activated protein 353533 621 262445 1781
    (MAP2K4) kinase kinase 4
    AS MEK4 mitogen-activated protein 415385 622 410402 1782
    (MAP2K4) kinase kinase 4
    AS MEK4 mitogen-activated protein 536413 623 441610 1783
    (MAP2K4) kinase kinase 4
    AS MEK4 mitogen-activated protein 538465 624 444874 1784
    (MAP2K4) kinase kinase 4
    AS MEKK1 mitogen-activated protein 399503 625 382423 1785
    (MAP3K1) kinase kinase kinase 1
    AS NADE nerve growth factor receptor 299872 626 299872 1786
    (NGFRAP1) (TNFRSF16) associated
    protein 1
    AS NADE nerve growth factor receptor 361298 627 354843 1787
    (NGFRAP1) (TNFRSF16) associated
    protein 1
    AS NADE nerve growth factor receptor 372634 628 361717 1788
    (NGFRAP1) (TNFRSF16) associated
    protein 1
    AS NADE nerve growth factor receptor 372635 629 361718 1789
    (NGFRAP1) (TNFRSF16) associated
    protein 1
    AS NADE nerve growth factor receptor 372645 630 361728 1790
    (NGFRAP1) (TNFRSF16) associated
    protein 1
    AS NGF nerve growth factor (beta 369512 631 358525 1791
    polypeptide)
    AS NGFR nerve growth factor receptor 172229 632 172229 1792
    AS NGFR nerve growth factor receptor 504201 633 421731 1793
    AS NIK mitogen-activated protein 344686 634 342059 1794
    (MAP3K14) kinase kinase kinase 14
    AS NIK mitogen-activated protein 376926 635 366125 1795
    (MAP3K14) kinase kinase kinase 14
    AS NOXA phorbol-12-myristate-13- 269518 636 269518 1796
    acetate-induced protein 1
    AS NOXA phorbol-12-myristate-13- 316660 637 326119 1797
    acetate-induced protein 1
    AS OX40 tumor necrosis factor receptor 379236 638 368538 1798
    superfamily, member 4
    AS OX40 tumor necrosis factor receptor 453580 639 390907 1799
    superfamily, member 4
    AS OX40L tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 281834 640 281834 1800
    (TNFSF4) superfamily, member 4
    AS OX40L tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 367718 641 356691 1801
    (TNFSF4) superfamily, member 4
    AS OX40L tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 545292 642 439704 1802
    (TNFSF4) superfamily, member 4
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 269305 643 269305 1803
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 269305 644 269305 1804 2489
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 359597 645 352610 1805
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 396473 646 379735 1806
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 413465 647 410739 1807
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 414315 648 394195 1808
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 419024 649 402130 1809
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 420246 650 391127 1810
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 445888 651 391478 1811 2490
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 455263 652 398846 1812
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 503591 653 426252 1813
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 508793 654 424104 1814
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 509690 655 425104 1815
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 514944 656 423862 1816
    AS p53 tumor protein p53 545858 657 437792 1817
    AS p70 S6 ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 225577 658 225577 1818
    kinase 1 70 kDa, polypeptide 1
    AS p70 S6 ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 393021 659 376744 1819
    kinase 1 70 kDa, polypeptide 1
    AS p70 S6 ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 406116 660 384335 1820
    kinase 1 70 kDa, polypeptide 1
    AS p70 S6 ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 443572 661 441993 1821
    kinase 1 70 kDa, polypeptide 1
    AS p70 S6 ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 312629 662 308413 1822
    kinase 2 70 kDa, polypeptide 2
    AS p70 S6 ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 528964 663 432847 1823
    kinase 2 70 kDa, polypeptide 2
    AS p70 S6 ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 539188 664 442949 1824
    kinase 2 70 kDa, polypeptide 2
    AS p90Rsk ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 374162 665 363277 1825
    90 kDa, polypeptide 1
    AS p90Rsk ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 374164 666 363279 1826
    90 kDa, polypeptide 1
    AS p90Rsk ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 374168 667 363283 1827
    90 kDa, polypeptide 1
    AS p90Rsk ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 403732 668 383967 1828
    90 kDa, polypeptide 1
    AS p90Rsk ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 530003 669 432281 1829
    90 kDa, polypeptide 1
    AS p90Rsk ribosomal protein S6 kinase, 531382 670 435412 1830
    90 kDa, polypeptide 1
    AS PAK2 p21 protein (Cdc42/Rac)- 327134 671 314067 1831
    activated kinase 2
    AS PARP-1 poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 366790 672 355755 1832
    AS PARP-1 poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 366791 673 355756 1833
    AS PARP-1 poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 366792 674 355757 1834
    AS PARP-1 poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 366794 675 355759 1835
    AS PARP-1 poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 432338 676 412774 1836
    AS PDPK1 3-phosphoinositide dependent 342085 677 344220 1837
    protein kinase-1
    AS PDPK1 3-phosphoinositide dependent 354836 678 346895 1838
    protein kinase-1
    AS PDPK1 3-phosphoinositide dependent 441549 679 395357 1839
    protein kinase-1
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 263967 680 263967 1840
    catalytic, alpha polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 289153 681 289153 1841
    catalytic, beta polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 359195 682 352121 1842
    catalytic, gamma polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 360563 683 353766 1843
    catalytic, delta polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 361110 684 354410 1844
    catalytic, delta polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 377346 685 366563 1845
    catalytic, delta polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 440650 686 392258 1846
    catalytic, gamma polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 461451 687 420399 1847
    catalytic, beta polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 468036 688 417479 1848
    catalytic, alpha polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 477593 689 418143 1849
    catalytic, beta polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 483968 690 419857 1850
    catalytic, beta polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 493568 691 417869 1851
    catalytic, beta polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 496166 692 419260 1852
    catalytic, gamma polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 536656 693 446444 1853
    catalytic, delta polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 543390 694 443811 1854
    catalytic, delta polypeptide
    AS PI3K phosphoinositide-3-kinase, 544716 695 438259 1855
    catalytic, beta polypeptide
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 308677 696 309591 1856
    dependent, catalytic, alpha
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 350356 697 340940 1857
    dependent, catalytic, alpha
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 370679 698 359713 1858
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 370680 699 359714 1859
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 370681 700 359715 1860
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 370682 701 359716 1861
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 370684 702 359718 1862
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 370685 703 359719 1863
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 370688 704 359722 1864
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 370689 705 359723 1865
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 377276 706 366488 1866
    dependent, catalytic, gamma
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 394838 707 378314 1867
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 394839 708 378315 1868
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 413538 709 397175 1869
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 417530 710 399326 1870
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 432111 711 392275 1871
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 436133 712 390906 1872
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 446538 713 401252 1873
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 450730 714 393654 1874
    dependent, catalytic, beta
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 535695 715 441654 1875
    dependent, catalytic, alpha
    AS PKA-cat protein kinase, cAMP- 536649 716 440418 1876
    dependent, catalytic, alpha
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, delta 330452 717 331602 1877
    delta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, delta 394729 718 378217 1878
    delta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, delta 478843 719 419726 1879
    delta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, delta 487897 720 418106 1880
    delta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, zeta 378567 721 367830 1881
    Zeta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, zeta 400920 722 383711 1882
    Zeta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, zeta 400921 723 383712 1883
    Zeta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, zeta 461106 724 426412 1884
    Zeta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, zeta 470511 725 421350 1885
    Zeta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, zeta 470596 726 424228 1886
    Zeta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, zeta 470986 727 421219 1887
    Zeta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, zeta 482686 728 425317 1888
    Zeta
    AS PKC- protein kinase C, zeta 496325 729 421869 1889
    Zeta
    AS PP1-cat protein phosphatase 1, catalytic 312989 730 326031 1890
    alpha subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS PP1-cat protein phosphatase 1, catalytic 376745 731 365936 1891
    alpha subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS PP1-cat protein phosphatase 1, catalytic 451458 732 405603 1892
    alpha subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS PP2a protein phosphatase 2, catalytic 481195 733 418447 1893
    catalytic subunit, alpha isozyme
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 228705 734 228705 1894
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1H
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 263212 735 263212 1895
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1F
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 282412 736 282412 1896
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1B
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 295908 737 295908 1897
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1K
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 296487 738 296487 1898
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1M
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 305921 739 306682 1899
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1D
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 308249 740 312411 1900
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1E
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 309276 741 308926 1901
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1J
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 315194 742 324761 1902
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1K
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 323588 743 319894 1903
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1M
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 324688 744 321761 1904
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1N
    (putative)
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 325642 745 327255 1905
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1A
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 325658 746 314850 1906
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1A
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 344034 747 342778 1907
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1G
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 345249 748 326089 1908
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1B
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 350803 749 264714 1909
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1G
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 359994 750 353088 1910
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1J
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 378551 751 367813 1911
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1B
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 392995 752 376720 1912
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1D
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 395076 753 378514 1913
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1A
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 395543 754 378913 1914
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1G
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 396734 755 379960 1915
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1N
    (putative)
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 397495 756 380632 1916
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1F
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 406981 757 384715 1917
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1F
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 407142 758 384930 1918
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1F
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 409432 759 387287 1919
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1B
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 409502 760 387046 1920
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1M
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 409895 761 387341 1921
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1B
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 419807 762 390087 1922
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1B
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 443121 763 390257 1923
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1E
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 457351 764 393747 1924
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1M
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 497343 765 420354 1925
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1L
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 498165 766 417659 1926
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1L
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 506423 767 424155 1927
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1K
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 525399 768 435398 1928
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1A
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 528241 769 431453 1929
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1A
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 529574 770 432966 1930
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1A
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 531937 771 435575 1931
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1A
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 538191 772 439915 1932
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1F
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 544412 773 442536 1933
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1G
    AS PP2C protein phosphatase, 544712 774 438518 1934
    Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1D
    AS Puma BCL2 binding component 3 300880 775 300880 1935
    AS Puma BCL2 binding component 3 341983 776 341155 1936
    AS Puma BCL2 binding component 3 439096 777 395862 1937
    AS Puma BCL2 binding component 3 449228 778 404503 1938
    AS RAIDD CASP2 and RIPK1 domain 332896 779 327647 1939
    containing adaptor with death
    domain
    AS RAIDD CASP2 and RIPK1 domain 541813 780 442624 1940
    containing adaptor with death
    domain
    AS RAIDD CASP2 and RIPK1 domain 542893 781 439068 1941
    containing adaptor with death
    domain
    AS RAIDD CASP2 and RIPK1 domain 551065 782 448425 1942
    containing adaptor with death
    domain
    AS RANK tumor necrosis factor receptor 269485 783 269485 1943
    superfamily, member 11a,
    NFKB activator
    AS RANK tumor necrosis factor receptor 382790 784 372240 1944
    superfamily, member 11a,
    NFKB activator
    AS RANKL tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 239849 785 239849 1945
    superfamily, member 11
    AS RANKL tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 358545 786 351347 1946
    superfamily, member 11
    AS RANKL tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 398795 787 381775 1947
    superfamily, member 11
    AS RANKL tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 405262 788 384042 1948
    superfamily, member 11
    AS RANKL tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 544862 789 444913 1949
    superfamily, member 11
    AS ReIA v-rel reticuloendotheliosis viral 308639 790 311508 1950
    (p65 oncogene homolog A (avian)
    NF-
    kappaB
    subunit)
    AS ReIA v-rel reticuloendotheliosis viral 406246 791 384273 1951
    (p65 oncogene homolog A (avian)
    NF-
    kappaB
    subunit)
    AS ReIA v-rel reticuloendotheliosis viral 426617 792 437980 1952
    (p65 oncogene homolog A (avian)
    NF-
    kappaB
    subunit)
    AS ReIA v-rel reticuloendotheliosis viral 525693 793 432537 1953
    (p65 oncogene homolog A (avian)
    NF-
    kappaB
    subunit)
    AS ReIA v-rel reticuloendotheliosis viral 526283 794 435290 1954
    (p65 oncogene homolog A (avian)
    NF-
    kappaB
    subunit)
    AS ReIA v-rel reticuloendotheliosis viral 545816 795 443700 1955
    (p65 oncogene homolog A (avian)
    NF-
    kappaB
    subunit)
    AS RIPK1 receptor (TNFRSF)-interacting 259808 796 259808 1956
    serine-threonine kinase 1
    AS RIPK1 receptor (TNFRSF)-interacting 380409 797 369773 1957
    serine-threonine kinase 1
    AS RIPK1 receptor (TNFRSF)-interacting 453483 798 415981 1958
    serine-threonine kinase 1
    AS RIPK1 receptor (TNFRSF)-interacting 541791 799 442294 1959
    serine-threonine kinase 1
    AS Sequestosome 1 sequestosome 1 360718 800 353944 1960
    (p62)
    AS Sequestosome 1 sequestosome 1 376929 801 366128 1961
    (p62)
    AS Sequestosome 1 sequestosome 1 389805 802 374455 1962
    (p62)
    AS Sequestosome 1 sequestosome 1 402874 803 385553 1963
    (p62)
    AS Sequestosome 1 sequestosome 1 422245 804 394534 1964
    (p62)
    AS Sequestosome 1 sequestosome 1 454378 805 408107 1965
    (p62)
    AS Sequestosome 1 sequestosome 1 514093 806 427308 1966
    (p62)
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 264554 807 264554 1967
    containing) transforming
    protein 2
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 366442 808 396162 1968
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 368441 809 357426 1969
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 368443 810 357428 1970
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 368445 811 357430 1971
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 368449 812 357434 1972
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 368450 813 357435 1973
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 368453 814 357438 1974
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 375830 815 364990 1975
    containing) transforming
    protein 3
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 375831 816 364991 1976
    containing) transforming
    protein 3
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 375835 817 364995 1977
    containing) transforming
    protein 3
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 412170 818 398441 1978
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 414115 819 404908 1979
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 444179 820 398864 1980
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 444664 821 396333 1981
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Shc SHC (Src homology 2 domain 448116 822 401303 1982
    containing) transforming
    protein 1
    AS Siah-1 seven in absentia homolog 1 356721 823 349156 1983
    (Drosophila)
    AS Siah-1 seven in absentia homolog 1 380006 824 369343 1984
    (Drosophila)
    AS Siah-1 seven in absentia homolog 1 394725 825 378214 1985
    (Drosophila)
    AS SMAC diablo, IAP-binding NA 826 NA 1986
    mitochondrial protein
    AS Smac/Diablo diablo, IAP-binding 267169 827 267169 1987
    mitochondrial protein
    AS Smac/Diablo diablo, IAP-binding 353548 828 320343 1988
    mitochondrial protein
    AS Smac/Diablo diablo, IAP-binding 413918 829 411638 1989
    mitochondrial protein
    AS Smac/Diablo diablo, IAP-binding 443649 830 398495 1990
    mitochondrial protein
    AS Smac/Diablo diablo, IAP-binding 464942 831 442360 1991
    mitochondrial protein
    AS SODD BCL2-associated athanogene 4 287322 832 287322 1992
    AS SODD BCL2-associated athanogene 4 432471 833 393298 1993
    AS SOS son of sevenless homolog 2 216373 834 216373 1994
    (Drosophila)
    AS SOS son of sevenless homolog 1 263879 835 263879 1995
    (Drosophila)
    AS SOS son of sevenless homolog 1 395038 836 378479 1996
    (Drosophila)
    AS SOS son of sevenless homolog 1 402219 837 384675 1997
    (Drosophila)
    AS SOS son of sevenless homolog 1 426016 838 387784 1998
    (Drosophila)
    AS SOS son of sevenless homolog 1 428721 839 399992 1999
    (Drosophila)
    AS SOS son of sevenless homolog 2 543680 840 445328 2000
    (Drosophila)
    AS SOS son of sevenless homolog 1 543698 841 441172 2001
    (Drosophila)
    AS SUMO-1 SMT3 suppressor of mif two 3 392244 842 376075 2002
    homolog 1 (S. cerevisiae)
    AS SUMO-1 SMT3 suppressor of mif two 3 392245 843 376076 2003
    homolog 1 (S. cerevisiae)
    AS SUMO-1 SMT3 suppressor of mif two 3 392246 844 376077 2004
    homolog 1 (S. cerevisiae)
    AS SUMO-1 SMT3 suppressor of mif two 3 409205 845 386267 2005
    homolog 1 (S. cerevisiae)
    AS SUMO-1 SMT3 suppressor of mif two 3 409498 846 386472 2006
    homolog 1 (S. cerevisiae)
    AS Survivin baculoviral IAP repeat 301633 847 301633 2007
    containing 5
    AS Survivin baculoviral IAP repeat 350051 848 324180 2008
    containing 5
    AS Survivin baculoviral IAP repeat 374948 849 364086 2009
    containing 5
    AS Survivin baculoviral IAP repeat 432014 850 389088 2010
    containing 5
    AS TACI tumor necrosis factor receptor 261652 851 261652 2011
    superfamily, member 13B
    AS TACI tumor necrosis factor receptor 437538 852 413453 2012
    superfamily, member 13B
    AS tBid tBID NA NA 2013
    AS TL1A tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 374044 853 363156 2014
    superfamily, member 15
    AS TL1A tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 374045 854 363157 2015
    superfamily, member 15
    AS TNF- tumor necrosis factor 376122 855 365290 2016
    alpha
    AS TNF- tumor necrosis factor 383496 856 372988 2017
    alpha
    AS TNF- tumor necrosis factor 412275 857 392858 2018
    alpha
    AS TNF- tumor necrosis factor 420425 858 410668 2019
    alpha
    AS TNF- tumor necrosis factor 443707 859 389492 2020
    alpha
    AS TNF- tumor necrosis factor 445232 860 389265 2021
    alpha
    AS TNF- tumor necrosis factor 448781 861 389490 2022
    alpha
    AS TNF- tumor necrosis factor 449264 862 398698 2023
    alpha
    AS TNF-R1 tumor necrosis factor receptor 162749 863 162749 2024
    superfamily, member 1A
    AS TNF-R1 tumor necrosis factor receptor 366159 864 380389 2025
    superfamily, member 1A
    AS TNF-R2 tumor necrosis factor receptor 376259 865 365435 2026
    superfamily, member 1B
    AS TNF-R2 tumor necrosis factor receptor 376259 866 365435 2027 2491
    superfamily, member 1B
    AS TNF-R2 tumor necrosis factor receptor 400863 867 383660 2028
    superfamily, member 1B
    AS TNF-R2 tumor necrosis factor receptor 536782 868 440425 2029
    superfamily, member 1B
    AS TRADD TNFRSF1A-associated via 345057 869 341268 2030
    death domain
    AS TRAF2 TNF receptor-associated factor 2 247668 870 247668 2031
    AS TRAF2 TNF receptor-associated factor 2 359662 871 352685 2032
    AS TRAF2 TNF receptor-associated factor 2 371645 872 360708 2033
    AS TRAF2 TNF receptor-associated factor 2 414589 873 397653 2034
    AS TRAF2 TNF receptor-associated factor 2 419057 874 405860 2035
    AS TRAF2 TNF receptor-associated factor 2 429509 875 406524 2036
    AS TRAF2 TNF receptor-associated factor 2 432785 876 400061 2037
    AS TRAF2 TNF receptor-associated factor 2 536468 877 446414 2038
    AS TRAF3 TNF receptor-associated factor 2 347662 878 328003 2039
    AS TRAF3 TNF receptor-associated factor 3 351691 879 332468 2040
    AS TRAF3 TNF receptor-associated factor 3 392745 880 376500 2041
    AS TRAF3 TNF receptor-associated factor 3 539721 881 445998 2042
    AS TRAF3 TNF receptor-associated factor 3 560371 882 454207 2043
    AS TRAF3 TNF receptor-associated factor 3 560463 883 453623 2044
    AS TRAF5 TNF receptor-associated factor 5 261464 884 261464 2045
    AS TRAF5 TNF receptor-associated factor 5 336184 885 336825 2046
    AS TRAF5 TNF receptor-associated factor 5 367004 886 355971 2047
    AS TRAF5 TNF receptor-associated factor 5 427925 887 389891 2048
    AS TRAF6 TNF receptor-associated factor 6 348124 888 337853 2049
    AS TRAF6 TNF receptor-associated factor 6 526995 889 433623 2050
    AS TrkA neurotrophic tyrosine kinase, 368196 890 357179 2051
    receptor, type 1
    AS TrkA neurotrophic tyrosine kinase, 392302 891 376120 2052
    receptor, type 1
    AS TrkA neurotrophic tyrosine kinase, 524377 892 431418 2053
    receptor, type 1
    AS TWEAK tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 293825 893 293825 2054
    (TNFSF12) superfamily, member 12
    AS TWEAK tumor necrosis factor (ligand) 557233 894 451451 2055
    (TNFSF12) superfamily, member 12
    AS VDAC 1 voltage-dependent anion 265333 895 265333 2056
    channel 1
    AS VDAC 1 voltage-dependent anion 395044 896 378484 2057
    channel 1
    AS VDAC 1 voltage-dependent anion 395047 897 378487 2058
    channel 1
    AS VDAC 2 voltage-dependent anion 298468 898 298468 2059
    channel 2
    AS VDAC 2 voltage-dependent anion 313132 899 361635 2060
    channel 2
    AS VDAC 2 voltage-dependent anion 332211 900 361686 2061
    channel 2
    AS VDAC 2 voltage-dependent anion 344036 901 344876 2062
    channel 2
    AS VDAC 2 voltage-dependent anion 413289 902 389551 2063
    channel 2
    AS VDAC 2 voltage-dependent anion 447677 903 401492 2064
    channel 2
    AS VDAC 2 voltage-dependent anion 535553 904 445901 2065
    channel 2
    AS VDAC 2 voltage-dependent anion 543351 905 443092 2066
    channel 2
    AS XIAP X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis 355640 906 347858 2067
    AS XIAP X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis 371199 907 360242 2068
    AS XIAP X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis 430625 908 400637 2069
    AS XIAP X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis 434753 909 395230 2070
    AS XIAP X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis NA 910 NA 2071
    CC/S ATM ataxia telangiectasia mutated 278616 911 278616 2072
    CC/S ATM ataxia telangiectasia mutated 389511 912 374162 2073
    CC/S ATM ataxia telangiectasia mutated 452508 913 388058 2074
    CC/S ATM ataxia telangiectasia mutated 532931 914 432318 2075
    CC/S ATR ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3 350721 915 343741 2076
    related
    CC/S ATR ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3 383101 916 372581 2077
    related
    CC/S ATRIP ATR interacting protein 320211 917 323099 2078
    CC/S ATRIP ATR interacting protein 346691 918 302338 2079
    CC/S ATRIP ATR interacting protein 357105 919 349620 2080
    CC/S ATRIP ATR interacting protein 412052 920 400930 2081
    CC/S ATRIP ATR interacting protein 421175 921 406664 2082
    CC/S Bard1 BRCA1 associated RING 260947 922 260947 2083
    domain 1
    CC/S Bard1 BRCA1 associated RING 449967 923 406752 2084
    domain 1
    CC/S BLM Bloom syndrome, RecQ 355112 924 347232 2085
    helicase-like
    CC/S BLM Bloom syndrome, RecQ 536925 925 442330 2086
    helicase-like
    CC/S BLM Bloom syndrome, RecQ 543977 926 439075 2087
    helicase-like
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 309486 927 310938 2088
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 346315 928 246907 2089
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 351666 929 338007 2090
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 352993 930 312236 2091
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 354071 931 326002 2092
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 357654 932 350283 2093
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 393691 933 377294 2094
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 412061 934 397145 2095
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 461221 935 418548 2096
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 461798 936 417988 2097
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 468300 937 417148 2098
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 470026 938 419274 2099
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 471181 939 418960 2100
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 476777 940 417554 2101
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 477152 941 419988 2102
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 478531 942 420412 2103
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 484087 943 419481 2104
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 489037 944 420781 2105
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 491747 945 420705 2106
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 492859 946 420253 2107
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 493795 947 418775 2108
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 493919 948 418819 2109
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 494123 949 419103 2110
    CC/S Brca1 breast cancer 1, early onset 497488 950 418986 2111
    CC/S c-Abl c-abl oncogene 1, non-receptor 318560 951 323315 2112
    tyrosine kinase
    CC/S c-Abl c-abl oncogene 1, non-receptor 372348 952 361423 2113
    tyrosine kinase
    CC/S c-Abl c-abl oncogene 1, non-receptor 393293 953 376971 2114
    tyrosine kinase
    CC/S c-Abl c-abl oncogene 1, non-receptor 438426 954 407756 2115
    tyrosine kinase
    CC/S c-Abl c-abl oncogene 1, non-receptor 444970 955 400412 2116
    tyrosine kinase
    CC/S CDC25A cell division cycle 25 homolog 302506 956 303706 2117
    A (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25A cell division cycle 25 homolog 351231 957 343166 2118
    A (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25A cell division cycle 25 homolog 437972 958 404285 2119
    A (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25B cell division cycle 25 homolog 245960 959 245960 2120
    B (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25B cell division cycle 25 homolog 340833 960 339170 2121
    B (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25B cell division cycle 25 homolog 344256 961 339125 2122
    B (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25B cell division cycle 25 homolog 379598 962 368918 2123
    B (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25B cell division cycle 25 homolog 439880 963 405972 2124
    B (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25C cell division cycle 25 homolog 323760 964 321656 2125
    C (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25C cell division cycle 25 homolog 348983 965 345205 2126
    C (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25C cell division cycle 25 homolog 356505 966 348898 2127
    C (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25C cell division cycle 25 homolog 357274 967 349821 2128
    C (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25C cell division cycle 25 homolog 415130 968 392631 2129
    C (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25C cell division cycle 25 homolog 503022 969 427251 2130
    C (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25C cell division cycle 25 homolog 513970 970 424795 2131
    C (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDC25C cell division cycle 25 homolog 534892 971 443196 2132
    C (S. pombe)
    CC/S CDK2 cyclin-dependent kinase 2 266970 972 266970 2133
    CC/S CDK2 cyclin-dependent kinase 2 354056 973 243067 2134
    CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 257904 974 257904 2135
    CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 312990 975 316889 2136
    CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 540325 976 439076 2137
    CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 552254 977 449179 2138
    CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 552388 978 448963 2139
    CC/S CDK4 cyclin-dependent kinase 4 552862 979 446763 2140
    CC/S CDK6 cyclin-dependent kinase 6 265734 980 265734 2141
    CC/S CDK6 cyclin-dependent kinase 6 424848 981 397087 2142
    CC/S Chk1 checkpoint kinase 1 278916 982 278916 2143
    CC/S Chk1 checkpoint kinase 1 428830 983 412504 2144
    CC/S Chk1 checkpoint kinase 1 438015 984 388648 2145
    CC/S Chk1 checkpoint kinase 1 524737 985 432890 2146
    CC/S Chk1 checkpoint kinase 1 525396 986 434141 2147
    CC/S Chk1 checkpoint kinase 1 526937 987 431815 2148
    CC/S Chk1 checkpoint kinase 1 527013 988 431525 2149
    CC/S Chk1 checkpoint kinase 1 534070 989 435371 2150
    CC/S Chk1 checkpoint kinase 1 534685 990 432470 2151
    CC/S Chk1 checkpoint kinase 1 544373 991 442317 2152
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 328354 992 329178 2153
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 348295 993 329012 2154
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 382563 994 372003 2155
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 382565 995 372006 2156
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 382566 996 372007 2157
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 382578 997 372021 2158
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 382580 998 372023 2159
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 402731 999 384835 2160
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 403642 1000 384919 2161
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 404276 1001 385747 2162
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 405598 1002 386087 2163
    CC/S Chk2 checkpoint kinase 2 544772 1003 442458 2164
    CC/S Claspin claspin 251195 1004 251195 2165
    CC/S Claspin claspin 318121 1005 312995 2166
    CC/S Claspin claspin 373220 1006 362317 2167
    CC/S Claspin claspin 544356 1007 442335 2168
    CC/S Cyclin A cyclin A2 274026 1008 274026 2169
    CC/S Cyclin B cyclin B1 256442 1009 256442 2170
    CC/S Cyclin B cyclin B3 276014 1010 276014 2171
    CC/S Cyclin B cyclin B2 288207 1011 288207 2172
    CC/S Cyclin B cyclin B3 348603 1012 338682 2173
    CC/S Cyclin B cyclin B3 376038 1013 365206 2174
    CC/S Cyclin B cyclin B3 376042 1014 365210 2175
    CC/S Cyclin B cyclin B3 396540 1015 379790 2176
    CC/S Cyclin B cyclin B1 505500 1016 424588 2177
    CC/S Cyclin B cyclin B1 506572 1017 423387 2178
    CC/S Cyclin D cyclin D1 227507 1018 227507 2179
    CC/S Cyclin D cyclin D2 261254 1019 261254 2180
    CC/S Cyclin D cyclin D3 372987 1020 362078 2181
    CC/S Cyclin D cyclin D3 372988 1021 362079 2182
    CC/S Cyclin D cyclin D3 372991 1022 362082 2183
    CC/S Cyclin D cyclin D3 414200 1023 397545 2184
    CC/S Cyclin D cyclin D3 415497 1024 401595 2185
    CC/S Cyclin D cyclin D3 505064 1025 425830 2186
    CC/S Cyclin D cyclin D3 511642 1026 426212 2187
    CC/S Cyclin D cyclin D1 542897 1027 441863 2188
    CC/S Cyclin E cyclin E1 262643 1028 262643 2189
    CC/S Cyclin E cyclin E2 308108 1029 309181 2190
    CC/S Cyclin E cyclin E1 357943 1030 350625 2191
    CC/S Cyclin E cyclin E2 396133 1031 379437 2192
    CC/S Cyclin E cyclin E1 444983 1032 410179 2193
    CC/S Cyclin E cyclin E2 520509 1033 429089 2194
    CC/S Cyclin E cyclin E2 542725 1034 445726 2195
    CC/S DNA- protein kinase, DNA-activated, 314191 1035 313420 2196
    PK catalytic polypeptide
    CC/S DNA- protein kinase, DNA-activated, 338368 1036 345182 2197
    PK catalytic polypeptide
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 5, 256117 1037 256117 2198
    3/4/5/6 p130-binding
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 6 307236 1038 302159 2199
    3/4/5/6
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 1 343380 1039 345571 2200
    3/4/5/6
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 3 346618 1040 262904 2201
    3/4/5/6
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 2 361729 1041 355249 2202
    3/4/5/6
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 6 362009 1042 355036 2203
    3/4/5/6
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 3 378646 1043 367914 2204
    3/4/5/6
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 4, 379378 1044 368686 2205
    3/4/5/6 p107/p130-binding
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 6 381525 1045 370936 2206
    3/4/5/6
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 5, 416274 1046 398124 2207
    3/4/5/6 p130-binding
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 5, 418930 1047 414312 2208
    3/4/5/6 p130-binding
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 5, 517476 1048 429120 2209
    3/4/5/6 p130-binding
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 5, 518234 1049 429669 2210
    3/4/5/6 p130-binding
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 3 535432 1050 443418 2211
    3/4/5/6
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 6 542100 1051 446315 2212
    3/4/5/6
    CC/S E2F1/2/ E2F transcription factor 6 546212 1052 438864 2213
    3/4/5/6
    CC/S FANCD2 Fanconi anemia, 287647 1053 287647 2214
    complementation group D2
    CC/S FANCD2 Fanconi anemia, 383806 1054 373317 2215
    complementation group D2
    CC/S FANCD2 Fanconi anemia, 383807 1055 373318 2216
    complementation group D2
    CC/S FANCD2 Fanconi anemia, 419585 1056 398754 2217
    complementation group D2
    CC/S FANCL Fanconi anemia, 233741 1057 233741 2218
    complementation group L
    CC/S FANCL Fanconi anemia, 540646 1058 441431 2219
    complementation group L
    CC/S GADD4 growth arrest and DNA- 370986 1059 360025 2220
    5 alpha damage-inducible, alpha
    CC/S GADD4 growth arrest and DNA- 215631 1060 215631 2221
    5 beta damage-inducible, beta
    CC/S GADD4 growth arrest and DNA- 370985 1061 360024 2222
    5 beta damage-inducible, alpha
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 258148 1062 258148 2223
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 258149 1063 258149 2224
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 299252 1064 299252 2225
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 311420 1065 310742 2226
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 311440 1066 311302 2227
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 348801 1067 335096 2228
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 350057 1068 266624 2229
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 356290 1069 348637 2230
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 358483 1070 351270 2231
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 360430 1071 353611 2232
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 393410 1072 377062 2233
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 393412 1073 377064 2234
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 393413 1074 377065 2235
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 393415 1075 377067 2236
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 428863 1076 410694 2237
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 462284 1077 417281 2238
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 517852 1078 430257 2239
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 539479 1079 444430 2240
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 540827 1080 440932 2241
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S MDM2 Mdm2 p53 binding protein 544648 1081 443274 2242
    homolog (mouse)
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 376405 1082 365587 2243
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 376406 1083 365588 2244
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 383566 1084 373060 2245
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 412395 1085 392833 2246
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 413973 1086 408831 2247
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 416368 1087 410383 2248
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 416571 1088 400979 2249
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 417033 1089 408962 2250
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 417228 1090 400305 2251
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 419172 1091 398474 2252
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 419675 1092 397642 2253
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 420019 1093 396484 2254
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 420320 1094 416511 2255
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 422104 1095 390375 2256
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 422195 1096 407703 2257
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 422266 1097 411310 2258
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 423726 1098 391230 2259
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 424437 1099 398151 2260
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 424507 1100 388355 2261
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 424638 1101 394074 2262
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 425029 1102 397126 2263
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 425072 1103 396989 2264
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 425790 1104 397021 2265
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 427406 1105 387429 2266
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 429610 1106 406850 2267
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 430358 1107 414163 2268
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 431441 1108 392784 2269
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 432998 1109 405991 2270
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 435664 1110 404318 2271
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 435797 1111 400677 2272
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 437759 1112 387743 2273
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 438165 1113 387706 2274
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 440369 1114 415212 2275
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 441397 1115 390489 2276
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 444412 1116 413610 2277
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 445130 1117 396124 2278
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 445764 1118 393886 2279
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 447192 1119 405806 2280
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 447640 1120 396389 2281
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 448895 1121 396121 2282
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 449153 1122 409167 2283
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 450033 1123 390040 2284
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 452213 1124 404936 2285
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 455729 1125 404954 2286
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 456589 1126 405350 2287
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 546487 1127 448679 2288
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 546539 1128 448232 2289
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 547047 1129 449059 2290
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 547353 1130 447883 2291
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 547681 1131 447851 2292
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 547700 1132 449083 2293
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 547874 1133 447682 2294
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 548103 1134 449499 2295
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 548112 1135 448434 2296
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 548248 1136 448080 2297
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 548433 1137 449971 2298
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 548542 1138 446597 2299
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 548805 1139 446924 2300
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 548827 1140 449201 2301
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 548893 1141 447943 2302
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 548947 1142 447711 2303
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 549228 1143 447517 2304
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 549382 1144 449177 2305
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 549428 1145 447038 2306
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 549771 1146 448812 2307
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 550004 1147 447084 2308
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 550110 1148 446980 2309
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 550210 1149 447697 2310
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 550408 1150 447136 2311
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 550500 1151 450002 2312
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 550688 1152 448066 2313
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 551204 1153 447799 2314
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 551267 1154 450198 2315
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 551460 1155 449274 2316
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 551554 1156 448538 2317
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 551621 1157 448285 2318
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 551740 1158 450037 2319
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 552263 1159 447069 2320
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 552349 1160 449892 2321
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 552474 1161 447771 2322
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 552522 1162 449936 2323
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 552776 1163 447825 2324
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 553047 1164 447247 2325
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 553048 1165 447787 2326
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 553130 1166 446809 2327
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S NFBD1 mediator of DNA-damage 553196 1167 449586 2328
    checkpoint 1
    CC/S Nibrin nibrin 265433 1168 265433 2329
    CC/S Nibrin nibrin 452387 1169 445213 2330
    CC/S p107 retinoblastoma-like 1 (p107) 344359 1170 343646 2331
    CC/S p107 retinoblastoma-like 1 (p107) 373664 1171 362768 2332
    CC/S p130 retinoblastoma-like 2 (p130) 262133 1172 262133 2333
    CC/S p130 retinoblastoma-like 2 (p130) 379935 1173 369267 2334
    CC/S p130 retinoblastoma-like 2 (p130) 544405 1174 443744 2335
    CC/S p130 retinoblastoma-like 2 (p130) 544545 1175 444685 2336
    CC/S p21 P21 NA 1176 NA 2337
    CC/S PCNA proliferating cell nuclear 379143 1177 368438 2338
    antigen
    CC/S PCNA proliferating cell nuclear 379160 1178 368458 2339
    antigen
    CC/S RAD9 RAD9 homolog A (S. pombe) 307980 1179 311360 2340
    CC/S Rb retinoblastoma 1 267163 1180 267163 2341
    protein
    CC/S Rb retinoblastoma 1 467505 1181 434702 2342
    protein
    CC/S Rb retinoblastoma 1 542917 1182 437642 2343
    protein
    CC/S SMC1 structural maintenance of 322213 1183 323421 2344
    chromosomes 1A
    CC/S SMC1 structural maintenance of 340213 1184 344906 2345
    chromosomes 1A
    CC/S SMC1 structural maintenance of 375340 1185 364489 2346
    chromosomes 1A
    CC/S SMC1 structural maintenance of 428014 1186 413509 2347
    chromosomes 1A
    CC/S USP1 ubiquitin specific peptidase 1 339950 1187 343526 2348
    CC/S USP1 ubiquitin specific peptidase 1 371146 1188 360188 2349
    CC/S USP1 ubiquitin specific peptidase 1 452143 1189 403662 2350
    M 4EBP-1 eukaryotic translation initiation 338825 1190 340691 2351
    factor 4E binding protein 1
    M ARNT aryl hydrocarbon receptor 354396 1191 346372 2352
    nuclear translocator
    M ARNT aryl hydrocarbon receptor 358595 1192 351407 2353
    nuclear translocator
    M ARNT aryl hydrocarbon receptor 368975 1193 357971 2354
    nuclear translocator
    M ARNT aryl hydrocarbon receptor 394700 1194 378190 2355
    nuclear translocator
    M ARNT aryl hydrocarbon receptor 471844 1195 425899 2356
    nuclear translocator
    M ARNT aryl hydrocarbon receptor 505755 1196 427571 2357
    nuclear translocator
    M ARNT aryl hydrocarbon receptor 515192 1197 423851 2358
    nuclear translocator
    M CAIX carbonic anhydrase IX 378357 1198 367608 2359
    M CAIX carbonic anhydrase IX 544074 1199 438541 2360
    M CBP CREB binding protein 262367 1200 262367 2361
    M CBP CREB binding protein 323508 1201 323550 2362
    M CBP CREB binding protein 382070 1202 371502 2363
    M CBP CREB binding protein 543883 1203 441978 2364
    M CITED1 Cbp/p300-interacting 246139 1204 246139 2365
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 1
    M CITED1 Cbp/p300-interacting 373619 1205 362721 2366
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 1
    M CITED1 Cbp/p300-interacting 417400 1206 414781 2367
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 1
    M CITED1 Cbp/p300-interacting 427412 1207 391407 2368
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 1
    M CITED1 Cbp/p300-interacting 429794 1208 407496 2369
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 1
    M CITED1 Cbp/p300-interacting 431381 1209 388548 2370
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 1
    M CITED1 Cbp/p300-interacting 445983 1210 403274 2371
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 1
    M CITED1 Cbp/p300-interacting 450875 1211 405765 2372
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 1
    M CITED1 Cbp/p300-interacting 453707 1212 401764 2373
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 1
    M CITED2 Cbp/p300-interacting 367651 1213 356623 2374
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 2
    M CITED2 Cbp/p300-interacting 392312 1214 376126 2375
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 2
    M CITED2 Cbp/p300-interacting 536159 1215 442831 2376
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 2
    M CITED2 Cbp/p300-interacting 537332 1216 444198 2377
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 2
    M CITED4 Cbp/p300-interacting NA 1217 NA 2378
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain, 4
    M CITED4 Cbp/p300-interacting 372638 1218 361721 2379
    transactivator, with Glu/Asp-
    rich carboxy-terminal domain,
    4 (CBP/p300 interacting
    transactivator with ED-rich
    tail)
    M COMMD1 copper metabolism (Murr1) 311832 1219 308236 2380
    domain containing 1
    M COMMD1 copper metabolism (Murr1) 427417 1220 413207 2381
    domain containing 1
    M COMMD1 copper metabolism (Murr1) 444166 1221 410050 2382
    domain containing 1
    M COMMD1 copper metabolism (Murr1) 458337 1222 401236 2383
    domain containing 1
    M COMMD1 copper metabolism (Murr1) 538736 1223 438961 2384
    domain containing 1
    M CREB cAMP responsive element 236996 1224 236996 2385
    binding protein 1
    M CREB cAMP responsive element 353267 1225 236995 2386
    binding protein 1
    M CREB cAMP responsive element 353704 1226 342136 2387
    binding protein 3
    M CREB cAMP responsive element 374397 1227 363518 2388
    binding protein 1
    M CREB cAMP responsive element 430624 1228 405539 2389
    binding protein 1
    M CREB cAMP responsive element 432329 1229 387699 2390
    binding protein 1
    M CREB cAMP responsive element 445803 1230 407227 2391
    binding protein 1
    M CREB cAMP responsive element 452474 1231 392428 2392
    binding protein 1
    M CREB cAMP responsive element 536726 1232 445892 2393
    binding protein 1
    M CREB cAMP responsive element 539789 1233 440809 2394
    binding protein 1
    M eIF4E eukaryotic translation initiation 280892 1234 280892 2395
    factor 4E
    M eIF4E eukaryotic translation initiation 450253 1235 389624 2396
    factor 4E
    M HIF3- hypoxia inducible factor 3, 244302 1236 244302 2397
    alpha alpha subunit
    M HIF3- hypoxia inducible factor 3, 291300 1237 291300 2398
    alpha alpha subunit
    M FIH hypoxia inducible factor 1, 299163 1238 299163 2399
    alpha subunit inhibitor (factor
    inhibiting HIF)
    M HIF3- hypoxia inducible factor 3, 300862 1239 300862 2400
    alpha) alpha subunit
    M HIF3- hypoxia inducible factor 3, 339613 1240 341877 2401
    alpha alpha subunit
    M HIF3- hypoxia inducible factor 3, 377670 1241 366898 2402
    alpha alpha subunit
    M HIF3- hypoxia inducible factor 3, 414707 1242 412808 2403
    alpha alpha subunit
    M HIF3- hypoxia inducible factor 3, 420102 1243 407771 2404
    alpha alpha subunit
    M FIH hypoxia inducible factor 1, 442724 1244 399734 2405
    (factor alpha subunit inhibitor
    inhibiting
    HIF)
    M HIF3- hypoxia inducible factor 3, 457771 1245 408008 2406
    alpha alpha subunit
    M HIF3- hypoxia inducible factor 3, 457865 1246 394052 2407
    alpha alpha subunit
    M HIF3- hypoxia inducible factor 3, 475432 1247 432578 2408
    alpha alpha subunit
    M FIH hypoxia inducible factor 1, 533589 1248 433360 2409
    (factor alpha subunit inhibitor
    inhibiting
    HIF)
    M Grb2 growth factor receptor-bound 316615 1249 317360 2410
    protein 2
    M Grb2 growth factor receptor-bound 316804 1250 339007 2411
    protein 2
    M Grb2 growth factor receptor-bound 392562 1251 376345 2412
    protein 2
    M Grb2 growth factor receptor-bound 392564 1252 376347 2413
    protein 2
    M HNF4alpha hepatocyte nuclear factor 4, 316099 1253 312987 2414
    alpha
    M HNF4alpha hepatocyte nuclear factor 4, 316673 1254 315180 2415
    alpha
    M HNF4alpha hepatocyte nuclear factor 4, 338692 1255 343807 2416
    alpha
    M HNF4alpha hepatocyte nuclear factor 4, 415691 1256 412111 2417
    alpha
    M HNF4alpha hepatocyte nuclear factor 4, 443598 1257 410911 2418
    alpha
    M HNF4alpha hepatocyte nuclear factor 4, 457232 1258 396216 2419
    alpha
    M HNF4alpha2 Homo sapiens hepatocyte NA 1259 NA 2420
    nuclear factor 4, alpha
    (HNF4A), transcript variant 2,
    mRNA
    M IBP3 insulin-like growth factor 275521 1260 275521 2421
    binding protein 3
    M IBP3 insulin-like growth factor 381083 1261 370473 2422
    binding protein 3
    M IBP3 insulin-like growth factor 381086 1262 370476 2423
    binding protein 3
    M IBP3 insulin-like growth factor 417621 1263 399116 2424
    binding protein 3
    M IBP3 insulin-like growth factor 428530 1264 390298 2425
    binding protein 3
    M IBP3 insulin-like growth factor 433047 1265 404461 2426
    binding protein 3
    M IBP3 insulin-like growth factor 438491 1266 393740 2427
    binding protein 3
    M IBP3 insulin-like growth factor 442142 1267 392472 2428
    binding protein 3
    M IBP3 insulin-like growth factor 545032 1268 439999 2429
    binding protein 3
    M JAB1 COP9 constitutive 357849 1269 350512 2430
    photomorphogenic homolog
    subunit 5 (Arabidopsis)
    M MNK1 MAP kinase interacting 341183 1270 339573 2431
    serine/threonine kinase 1
    M MNK1 MAP kinase interacting 371944 1271 361012 2432
    serine/threonine kinase 1
    M MNK1 MAP kinase interacting 371945 1272 361013 2433
    serine/threonine kinase 1
    M MNK1 MAP kinase interacting 371946 1273 361014 2434
    serine/threonine kinase 1
    M MNK1 MAP kinase interacting 428112 1274 411135 2435
    serine/threonine kinase 1
    M MNK1 MAP kinase interacting 496619 1275 436709 2436
    serine/threonine kinase 1
    M MNK1 MAP kinase interacting 545730 1276 440974 2437
    serine/threonine kinase 1
    M MNK2 MAP kinase interacting 250896 1277 250896 2438
    serine/threonine kinase 2
    M MNK2 MAP kinase interacting 309340 1278 309485 2439
    serine/threonine kinase 2
    M MNK2 MAP kinase interacting 541165 1279 438904 2440
    serine/threonine kinase 2
    M MNK2 MAP kinase interacting 545627 1280 441245 2441
    serine/threonine kinase 2
    M p15(INK4A) cyclin-dependent kinase 276925 1281 276925 2442
    inhibitor 2B (p15, inhibits
    CDK4)
    M p15(INK4A) cyclin-dependent kinase 380142 1282 369487 2443
    inhibitor 2B (p15, inhibits
    CDK4)
    M p300 E1A binding protein p300 263253 1283 263253 2444
    M Per1 period homolog 1 (Drosophila) 317276 1284 314420 2445
    M Per1 period homolog 1 (Drosophila) 354903 1285 346979 2446
    M RPS6 ribosomal protein S6 315377 1286 369743 2447
    M RPS6 ribosomal protein S6 380381 1287 369741 2448
    M RPS6 ribosomal protein S6 380384 1288 369745 2449
    M RPS6 ribosomal protein S6 380394 1289 369757 2450
    M SHARP1 basic helix-loop-helix family, NA 1290 NA 2451
    member e41
    M SHARP1 basic helix-loop-helix family, 242728 1291 242728 2452
    (BHLHE41) member e41
    M SHARP1 basic helix-loop-helix family, 540731 1292 437369 2453
    (BHLHE41) member e41
    M SRC1 nuclear receptor coactivator 1 288599 1293 288599 2454
    M SRC1 nuclear receptor coactivator 1 348332 1294 320940 2455
    M SRC1 nuclear receptor coactivator 1 395856 1295 379197 2456
    M SRC1 nuclear receptor coactivator 1 405141 1296 385097 2457
    M SRC1 nuclear receptor coactivator 1 406961 1297 385216 2458
    M SRC1 nuclear receptor coactivator 1 538539 1298 444039 2459
    M tuberin tuberous sclerosis 2 219476 1299 219476 2460
    M tuberin tuberous sclerosis 2 350773 1300 344383 2461
    M tuberin tuberous sclerosis 2 353929 1301 248099 2462
    M tuberin tuberous sclerosis 2 382538 1302 371978 2463
    M tuberin tuberous sclerosis 2 401874 1303 384468 2464
    M tuberin tuberous sclerosis 2 439673 1304 399232 2465
    AIFSH apoptosis-inducing factor, NA 1305 NA 2466
    short
    Angiopoietin1 Angiopoietin 1 NA 1306 NA 2467 2492
    BMP2 BMP2 CO NA 1307 NA 2468 2493
    CO
    c-MYC v-myc myelocytomatosis viral NA 1308 NA 2469
    oncogene homolog (avian)
    COMMD1 COMMD1 NA 1309 NA
    COMMD1 COMMD1 with nuclear export NA NA 2470
    NES seqences deleted
    deleted
    COMMD1 COMMD1 with nuclear export NA NA 2471
    NES1 sequences deleted and nuclear
    deleted localization signals added
    and NLS
    added
    COMMD1 COMMD1 with SV40 and NA NA 2472
    SV40 nuclear localization signals
    NLS
    COMMD1wt COMMD1 wild-type NA NA 2473
    GLUT1 solute carrier family 2 NA 1310 NA 2474
    (facilitated glucose
    transporter), member 1
    Granulysin Granulysin FL15 NA 1311 NA 2475
    FL15
    Granulysin Granulysin NS9 NA NA 2476 2494
    NS9
    Granulysin Granulysin S9 NA NA 2477 2495
    S9
    HIF1 a hypoxia inducible factor 1, NA 1312 NA 2478
    alpha subunit (basic helix-
    loop-helix transcription factor)
    IL15 interleukin 15 NA 1313 NA 2479
    KGF fibroblast growth factor 7, NA 1314 NA 2480
    precursor; mature is 32-194
    MCT4 solute carrier family 16, NA 1315 NA 2481 2496
    member 4 (monocarboxylic
    acid transporter 5)
    MYC MYC inhibitor D (OMOMyc) NA 1316 NA 2482
    inhibitor D
    MYC MYC inhibitor D_90 NA NA 2483
    inhibitor (OmoMyc_90)
    D_90
    C.A. Constitutively active (C.A.) NA 1317 NA 2484
    caspase caspase 3 cleavable
    3_cleavable (RevCasp3_Cleavable)
    C.A. Constitutively active (C.A.) NA 1318 NA 2485
    caspase caspase 3 uncleavable
    3_uncleavable (RevCasp3_UnCleavable)
    C.A. Constitutively active (C.A.) NA 1319 NA 2486
    caspase 6 caspase 6 (RevCasp6)
    SIAh1 siah E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 1 NA 1320 NA 2487
    HSV1-tk Herpes simplex virus 1-
    thymidine kinase
  • Shown in Table 7, are familiar cancer syndromes, tumor suppressor genes, function of the tumor suppressor gene, chromosomal location, and tumor type observed. Signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention can be designed as a therapeutic for any of those listed in the table.
  • TABLE 7
    Familial Cancer Syndrome Targets
    Familial Tumor
    Cancer Suppressor Chromosomal Tumor Types
    Syndrome Gene Function Location Observed
    Li-Fraumeni P53 cell cycle 17p13.1 brain tumors,
    Syndrome regulation, sarcomas, leukemia,
    apoptosis breast cancer
    Familial RB1 cell cycle 13q14.1-q14.2 retinoblastoma,
    Retinoblastoma regulation osteogenic sarcoma
    Wilms Tumor WT1 transcriptional 11p13 pediatric kidney
    regulation cancer, most
    common form of
    childhood solid
    tumor
    Neurofibromatosis NF1 catalysis of RAS 17q11.2 neurofibromas,
    Type 1 inactivation sarcomas, gliomas
    Neurofibromatosis NF2 linkage of cell 22q12.2 Schwann cell
    Type 2 membrane to actin tumors,
    cytoskeleton astrocytomas,
    meningiomas,
    ependymonas
    Familial APC signaling through 5q21-q22 colon cancer
    Adenomatous adhesion
    Polyposis molecules to
    nucleus
    Tuberous TSC1 forms complex 9q34 seizures, mental
    sclerosis 1 with TSC2 retardation, facial
    protein, inhibits angiofibromas
    signaling to
    downstream
    effectors of mTOR
    Tuberous TSC2 forms complex 16p13.3 benign growths
    sclerosis 2 with TSC1 (hamartomas) in
    protein, inhibits many tissues,
    signaling to astrocytomas,
    downstream rhabdomyosarcomas
    effectors of mTOR
    Deleted in DPC4, also regulation of 18q21.1 pancreatic
    Pancreatic known as TGF-β/BMP carcinoma, colon
    Carcinoma 4, SMAD4 signal transduction cancer
    Familial
    juvenile
    polyposis
    syndrome
    Deleted in DCC transmembrane 18q21.3 colorectal cancer
    Colorectal receptor involved
    Carcinoma in axonal guidance
    via netrins
    Familial Breast BRCA1 functions in 17q21 breast and ovarian
    Cancer transcription, cancer
    DNA binding,
    transcription
    coupled DNA
    repair,
    homologous
    recombination,
    chromosomal
    stability,
    ubiquitination of
    proteins, and
    centrosome
    replication
    Familial Breast BRCA2 transcriptional 13q12.3 breast and ovarian
    Cancer (FANCD1) regulation of cancer
    genes involved in
    DNA repair and
    homologous
    recombination
    Cowden PTEN phosphoinositide 10q23.3 gliomas, breast
    syndrome 3-phosphatase, cancer, thyroid
    protein tyrosine cancer, head & neck
    phosphatase squamous carcinoma
    Peutz-Jeghers STK11 phosphorylates 19p13.3 hyperpigmentation,
    Syndrome (PJS) (serine- and activates multiple
    threonine AMP-activated hamartomatous
    kinase 11) kinase (AMPK), polyps, colorectal,
    AMPK involved breast and ovarian
    in stress cancers
    responses, lipid
    and glucose
    meatabolism
    Hereditary MSH2 DNA mismatch 2p22-p21 colon cancer
    Nonpolyposis repair
    Colon Cancer
    type 1,
    HNPCC1
    Hereditary MLH1 DNA mismatch 3p21.3 colon cancer
    Nonpolyposis repair
    Colon Cancer
    type 2,
    HNPCC2
    Familial diffuse- CDH1 cell-cell adhesion 16q22.1 gastric cancer,
    type gastric protein lobular breast cancer
    cancer
    von Hippel- VHL regulation of 3p26-p25 renal cancers,
    Lindau transcription hemangioblastomas,
    Syndrome elongation through pheochromocytoma,
    activation of a retinal angioma
    ubiquitin ligase
    complex
    Familial CDKN2A p16INK4 9p21 melanoma,
    Melanoma inhibits cell-cycle pancreatic cancer,
    kinases CDK4 and others
    CDK6; p14ARF
    binds
    the p53 stabilizing
    protein MDM2
    Gorlin PTCH transmembrane 9q22.3 basal cell skin
    Syndrome: (e.g., receptor for sonic carcinoma
    Nevoid basal PTCH1, hedgehog (shh),
    cell carcinoma PTCH2) involved in early
    syndrome development
    (NBCCS) through repression
    of action of
    smoothened
    Multiple MEN1 intrastrand DNA 11q13 parathyroid and
    Endocrine crosslink repair pituitary adenomas,
    Neoplasia Type islet cell tumors,
    1 carcinoid
  • In additional to the above mentioned targets, the oncology-related polypeptides may include any “death signal” protein that can be recognized by active T cells of immune system. Such suicide signal proteins encoded by the sensor-signal polynucleotides can be selectively expressed in particular tissues or cells (e.g. cancer cells) through engineered microRNA binding sites and/or other regulatory elements as described herein. The group of proteins, when they are expressed on the surface of a cancer cell, can prime T cell to induce T cell mediated immune response, thus killing the cancer cell. As a non-limiting example, a group of proteins that are known to present a “death signal”, include, CD80, CD86, B7 and MHC II, etc.
  • Protein Cleavage Signals and Sites
  • In one embodiment, the oncology-related polypeptides of the present invention may include at least one protein cleavage signal containing at least one protein cleavage site. The protein cleavage site may be located at the N-terminus, the C-terminus, at any space between the N- and the C-termini such as, but not limited to, half-way between the N- and C-termini, between the N-terminus and the half way point, between the half way point and the C-terminus, and combinations thereof.
  • The oncology-related polypeptides of the present invention may include, but is not limited to, a proprotein convertase (or prohormone convertase), thrombin or Factor Xa protein cleavage signal. Proprotein convertases are a family of nine proteinases, comprising seven basic amino acid-specific subtilisin-like serine proteinases related to yeast kexin, known as prohormone convertase 1/3 (PC1/3), PC2, furin, PC4, PC5/6, paired basic amino-acid cleaving enzyme 4 (PACE4) and PC7, and two other subtilases that cleave at non-basic residues, called subtilisin kexin isozyme 1 (SKI-1) and proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin 9 (PCSK9). Non-limiting examples of protein cleavage signal amino acid sequences are listing in Table 8. In Table 8, “X” refers to any amino acid, “n” may be 0, 2, 4 or 6 amino acids and “*” refers to the protein cleavage site. In Table 8, SEQ ID NO: 2499 refers to when n=4 and SEQ ID NO: 2500 refers to when n=6.
  • TABLE 8
    Protein Cleavage Site Sequences
    Protein
    Cleavage Amino Acid
    Signal Cleavage Sequence SEQ ID NO
    Proprotein R-X-X-R* 2497
    convertase R-X-K/R-R* 2498
    K/R-Xn-K/R* 2499 or 2500
    Thrombin L-V-P-R*-G-S 2501
    L-V-P-R* 2502
    A/F/G/I/L/T/V/M-A/F/G/I/ 2503
    L/T/V/W/A-P-R*
    Factor Xa I-E-G-R* 2504
    I-D-G-R* 2505
    A-E-G-R* 2506
    A/F/G/I/L/T/V/M-D/E-G-R* 2507
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary constructs and the mmRNA of the present invention may be engineered such that the primary construct or mmRNA contains at least one encoded protein cleavage signal. The encoded protein cleavage signal may be located before the start codon, after the start codon, before the coding region, within the coding region such as, but not limited to, half way in the coding region, between the start codon and the half way point, between the half way point and the stop codon, after the coding region, before the stop codon, between two stop codons, after the stop codon and combinations thereof.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may include at least one encoded protein cleavage signal containing at least one protein cleavage site. The encoded protein cleavage signal may include, but is not limited to, a proprotein convertase (or prohormone convertase), thrombin and/or Factor Xa protein cleavage signal. One of skill in the art may use Table 1 above or other known methods to determine the appropriate encoded protein cleavage signal to include in the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention. For example, starting with the signal of Table 8 and considering the codons of Table 1 one can design a signal for the signal-sensor primary construct which can produce a protein signal in the resulting oncology-related polypeptide.
  • In one embodiment, the oncology-related polypeptides of the present invention include at least one protein cleavage signal and/or site.
  • As a non-limiting example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,374,930 and U.S. Pub. No. 20090227660, herein incorporated by reference in their entireties, use a furin cleavage site to cleave the N-terminal methionine of GLP-1 in the expression product from the Golgi apparatus of the cells. In one embodiment, the polypeptides of the present invention include at least one protein cleavage signal and/or site with the proviso that the polypeptide is not GLP-1.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention includes at least one encoded protein cleavage signal and/or site.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention includes at least one encoded protein cleavage signal and/or site with the proviso that the signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA does not encode GLP-1.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may include more than one coding region. Where multiple coding regions are present in the signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA of the present invention, the multiple coding regions may be separated by encoded protein cleavage sites. As a non-limiting example, the signal-sensor primary construct or mmRNA may be signed in an ordered pattern. On such pattern follows AXBY form where A and B are coding regions which may be the same or different coding regions and/or may encode the same or different oncology-related polypeptides, and X and Y are encoded protein cleavage signals which may encode the same or different protein cleavage signals. A second such pattern follows the form AXYBZ where A and B are coding regions which may be the same or different coding regions and/or may encode the same or different oncology-related polypeptides, and X, Y and Z are encoded protein cleavage signals which may encode the same or different protein cleavage signals. A third pattern follows the form ABXCY where A, B and C are coding regions which may be the same or different coding regions and/or may encode the same or different oncology-related polypeptides, and X and Y are encoded protein cleavage signals which may encode the same or different protein cleavage signals.
  • In one embodiment, the oncology-related polypeptides, signal-sensor primary constructs and mmRNA can also contain sequences that encode protein cleavage sites so that the polypeptides, signal-sensor primary constructs and mmRNA can be released from a carrier region or a fusion partner by treatment with a specific protease for said protein cleavage site.
  • microRNA
  • microRNAs (or miRNA) are 19-25 nucleotide long noncoding RNAs that bind to the 3′UTR of nucleic acid molecules and down-regulate gene expression either by reducing nucleic acid molecule stability or by inhibiting translation. The modified nucleic acids (mRNA), enhanced modified RNA or ribonucleic acids of the invention may comprise one or more microRNA target sequences, microRNA sequences, or microRNA seeds. Such sequences may correspond to any known microRNA such as those taught in US Publication US2005/0261218 and US Publication US2005/0059005, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. As a non-limiting embodiment, known microRNAs, their sequences and their binding site sequences in the human genome are listed below in Table 9.
  • A microRNA sequence comprises a “seed” region, i.e., a sequence in the region of positions 2-8 of the mature microRNA, which sequence has perfect Watson-Crick complementarity to the miRNA target sequence. A microRNA seed may comprise positions 2-8 or 2-7 of the mature microRNA. In some embodiments, a microRNA seed may comprise 7 nucleotides (e.g., nucleotides 2-8 of the mature microRNA), wherein the seed-complementary site in the corresponding miRNA target is flanked by an adenine (A) opposed to microRNA position 1. In some embodiments, a microRNA seed may comprise 6 nucleotides (e.g., nucleotides 2-7 of the mature microRNA), wherein the seed-complementary site in the corresponding miRNA target is flanked by an adenine (A) opposed to microRNA position 1. See for example, Grimson A, Farh K K, Johnston W K, Garrett-Engele P, Lim L P, Bartel D P; Mol Cell. 2007 Jul. 6; 27(1):91-105. The bases of the microRNA seed have complete complementarity with the target sequence. By engineering microRNA target sequences into the 3′UTR of nucleic acids or mRNA of the invention one can target the molecule for degradation or reduced translation, provided the microRNA in question is available. This process will reduce the hazard of off target effects upon nucleic acid molecule delivery. Identification of microRNA, microRNA target regions, and their expression patterns and role in biology have been reported (Bonauer et al., Curr Drug Targets 2010 11:943-949; Anand and Cheresh Curr Opin Hematol 2011 18:171-176; Contreras and Rao Leukemia 2012 26:404-413 (2011 Dec. 20. doi: 10.1038/leu.2011.356); Bartel Cell 2009 136:215-233; Landgraf et al, Cell, 2007 129:1401-1414; Gentner and Naldini, Tissue Antigens. 2012 80:393-403 and all references therein; each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • For example, if the signal-sensor polynucleotide is not intended to be delivered to the liver but ends up there, then miR-122, a microRNA abundant in liver, can inhibit the expression of the gene of interest if one or multiple target sites of miR-122 are engineered into the 3′UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotide. Introduction of one or multiple binding sites for different microRNA can be engineered to further decrease the longevity, stability, and protein translation of a signal-sensor polynucleotide. As used herein, the term “microRNA site” refers to a microRNA target site or a microRNA recognition site, or any nucleotide sequence to which a microRNA binds or associates. It should be understood that “binding” may follow traditional Watson-Crick hybridization rules or may reflect any stable association of the microRNA with the target sequence at or adjacent to the microRNA site.
  • Conversely, for the purposes of the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention, microRNA binding sites can be engineered out of (i.e. removed from) sequences in which they naturally occur in order to increase protein expression in specific tissues. For example, miR-122 binding sites may be removed to improve protein expression in the liver.
  • In one embodiment, signal-sensor polynucleotides may include at least one miRNA-binding site in the 3′UTR in order to direct cytotoxic or cytoprotective mRNA therapeutics to specific cells such as, but not limited to, normal and/or cancerous cells (e.g., HEP3B or SNU449). As a non-limiting example, a strong apoptotic signal and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR. As another non-limiting example, apoptosis inducing factor short isoform (AIFsh) and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR. As yet another non-limiting example, constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 6 and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR. As another non-limiting example, HSV1-tk and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR.
  • In another embodiment, signal-sensor polynucleotides may include three miRNA-binding sites in the 3′UTR in order to direct cytotoxic or cytoprotective mRNA therapeutics to specific cells such as, but not limited to, normal and/or cancerous cells (e.g., HEP3B or SNU449). As a non-limiting example, a strong apoptotic signal and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR. As another non-limiting example, apoptosis inducing factor short isoform (AIFsh) and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR. As yet another non-limiting example, constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 6 and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR. As another non-limiting example, HSV1-tk and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR.
  • Regulation of expression in multiple tissues can be accomplished through introduction or removal or one or several microRNA binding sites. Shown below in Table 10 are microRNAs which are differentially expressed in different tissues and cells, and often associated with different types of diseases (e.g. cancer cells). The decision of removal or insertion of microRNA binding sites, or any combination, is dependent on microRNA expression patterns and their profilings in cancer cells.
  • Examples of tissues where microRNA are known to regulate mRNA, and thereby protein expression, include, but are not limited to, liver (miR-122), muscle (miR-133, miR-206, miR-208), endothelial cells (miR-17-92, miR-126), myeloid cells (miR-142-3p, miR-142-5p, miR-16, miR-21, miR-223, miR-24, miR-27), nervous system (mir-124a, miR-9), pluripotent cells (miR-302, miR-367, miR-290, miR-371, miR-373), pancreatic islet cells (miR-375), adipose tissue (let-7, miR-30c), heart (miR-1d, miR-149), kidney (miR-192, miR-194, miR-204), and lung epithelial cells (let-7, miR-133, miR-126).
  • Specifically, microRNAs are known to be differentially expressed in immune cells (also called hematopoietic cells), such as antigen presenting cells (APCs) (e.g. dendritic cells and macrophages), macrophages, monocytes, B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, granuocytes, natural killer cells, etc. Immune cell specific microRNAs are involved in immunogenicity, autoimmunity, the immune-response to infection, inflammation, as well as unwanted immune response after gene therapy and tissue/organ transplantation. Immune cells specific microRNAs also regulate many aspects of development, proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis of hematopoietic cells (immune cells). For example, miR-142 and miR-146 are exclusively expressed in the immune cells, particularly abundant in myeloid dendritic cells. Introducing the miR-142 binding site into the 3′-UTR of a signal-sensor polypeptide of the present invention can selectively suppress the gene expression in the antigen presenting cells through miR-142 mediated mRNA degradation, limiting antigen presentation in professional APCs (e.g. dendritic cells) and thereby preventing antigen-mediated immune response after gene delivery (see, Annoni A et al., blood, 2009, 114, 5152-5161, the content of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.)
  • In one embodiment, microRNAs binding sites that are known to be expressed in immune cells, in particular, the antigen presenting cells, can be engineered into the signal-sensor polynucleotides to suppress the expression of the sensor-signal polynucleotide in APCs through microRNA mediated RNA degradation, subduing the antigen-mediated immune response, while the expression of the sensor-signal polynucleotide is maintained in non-immune cells where the immune cell specific microRNAs are not expressed. For example, to prevent the immunogenic reaction caused by a liver specific protein expression, the miR-122 binding site can be removed and the miR-142 (and/or mirR-146) binding sites can be engineered into the 3-UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotide (e.g., see the constructs described in Example 38 and the experiment outlined in Examples 39 and 40).
  • To further drive the selective degradation and suppression of mRNA in APCs and macrophage, the signal-sensor polynucleotide may include another negative regulatory element in the 3-UTR, either alone or in combination with mir-142 and/or mir-146 binding sites. As a non-limiting example, one regulatory element is the Constitutive Decay Elements (CDEs).
  • Immune cells specific microRNAs include, but are not limited to, hsa-let-7a-2-3p, hsa-let-7a-3p, hsa-7a-5p, hsa-let-7c, hsa-let-7e-3p, hsa-let-7e-5p, hsa-let-7g-3p, hsa-let-7g-5p, hsa-let-7i-3p, hsa-let-7i-5p, miR-10a-3p, miR-10a-5p, miR-1184, hsa-let-7f-1-3p, hsa-let-7f-2-5p, hsa-let-7f-5p, miR-125b-1-3p, miR-125b-2-3p, miR-125b-5p, miR-1279, miR-130a-3p, miR-130a-5p, miR-132-3p, miR-132-5p, miR-142-3p, miR-142-5p, miR-143-3p, miR-143-5p, miR-146a-3p, miR-146a-5p, miR-146b-3p, miR-146b-5p, miR-147a, miR-147b, miR-148a-5p, miR-148a-3p, miR-150-3p, miR-150-5p, miR-151b, miR-155-3p, miR-155-5p, miR-15a-3p, miR-15a-5p, miR-15b-5p, miR-15b-3p, miR-16-1-3p, miR-16-2-3p, miR-16-5p, miR-17-5p, miR-181a-3p, miR-181a-5p, miR-181a-2-3p, miR-182-3p, miR-182-5p, miR-197-3p, miR-197-5p, miR-21-5p, miR-21-3p, miR-214-3p, miR-214-5p, miR-223-3p, miR-223-5p, miR-221-3p, miR-221-5p, miR-23b-3p, miR-23b-5p, miR-24-1-5p, miR-24-2-5p, miR-24-3p, miR-26a-1-3p, miR-26a-2-3p, miR-26a-5p, miR-26b-3p, miR-26b-5p, miR-27a-3p, miR-27a-5p, miR-27b-3p, miR-27b-5p, miR-28-3p, miR-28-5p, miR-2909, miR-29a-3p, miR-29a-5p, miR-29b-1-5p, miR-29b-2-5p, miR-29c-3p, miR-29c-5p, miR-30e-3p, miR-30e-5p, miR-331-5p, miR-339-3p, miR-339-5p, miR-345-3p, miR-345-5p, miR-346, miR-34a-3p, miR-34a-5p, miR-363-3p, miR-363-5p, miR-372, miR-377-3p, miR-377-5p, miR-493-3p, miR-493-5p, miR-542, miR-548b-5p, miR548c-5p, miR-548i, miR-548j, miR-548n, miR-574-3p, miR-598, miR-718, miR-935, miR-99a-3p, miR-99a-5p, miR-99b-3p and miR-99b-5p. Shown below in Table 11 are microRNAs that are enriched in specific types of immune cells. Furthermore, novel microRNAs are discovered in the immune cells in the art through micro-array hybridization and microtome analysis (Jima D D et al, Blood, 2010, 116:e118-e127; Vaz C et al., BMC Genomics, 2010, 11,288, the content of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety).
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the liver include, but are not limited to, miR-107, miR-122-3p, miR-122-5p, miR-1228-3p, miR-1228-5p, miR-1249, miR-129-5p, miR-1303, miR-151a-3p, miR-151a-5p, miR-152, miR-194-3p, miR-194-5p, miR-199a-3p, miR-199a-5p, miR-199b-3p, miR-199b-5p, miR-296-5p, miR-557, miR-581, miR-939-3p, miR-939-5p. microRNA binding sites from any liver specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotides to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotides in the liver. Liver specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent an immune reaction against protein expression in the liver.
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the lung include, but are not limited to, let-7a-2-3p, let-7a-3p, let-7a-5p, miR-126-3p, miR-126-5p, miR-127-3p, miR-127-5p, miR-130a-3p, miR-130a-5p, miR-130b-3p, miR-130b-5p, miR-133a, miR-133b, miR-134, miR-18a-3p, miR-18a-5p, miR-18b-3p, miR-18b-5p, miR-24-1-5p, miR-24-2-5p, miR-24-3p, miR-296-3p, miR-296-5p, miR-32-3p, miR-337-3p, miR-337-5p, miR-381-3p, miR-381-5p. MicroRNA binding sites from any lung specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the lung. Lung specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent an immune reaction against protein expression in the lung.
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the heart include, but are not limited to, miR-1, miR-133a, miR-133b, miR-149-3p, miR-149-5p, miR-186-3p, miR-186-5p, miR-208a, miR-208b, miR-210, miR-296-3p, miR-320, miR-451a, miR-451b, miR-499a-3p, miR-499a-5p, miR-499b-3p, miR-499b-5p, miR-744-3p, miR-744-5p, miR-92b-3p and miR-92b-5p. microRNA binding sites from any heart specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotides to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotides in the heart. Heart specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent an immune reaction against protein expression in the heart.
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the nervous system include, but are not limited to, miR-124-5p, miR-125a-3p, miR-125a-5p, miR-125b-1-3p, miR-125b-2-3p, miR-125b-5p, miR-1271-3p, miR-1271-5p, miR-128, miR-132-5p, miR-135a-3p, miR-135a-5p, miR-135b-3p, miR-135b-5p, miR-137, miR-139-5p, miR-139-3p, miR-149-3p, miR-149-5p, miR-153, miR-181c-3p, miR-181c-5p, miR-183-3p, miR-183-5p, miR-190a, miR-190b, miR-212-3p, miR-212-5p, miR-219-1-3p, miR-219-2-3p, miR-23a-3p, miR-23a-5p, miR-30a-5p, miR-30b-3p, miR-30b-5p, miR-30c-1-3p, miR-30c-2-3p, miR-30c-5p, miR-30d-3p, miR-30d-5p, miR-329, miR-342-3p, miR-3665, miR-3666, miR-380-3p, miR-380-5p, miR-383, miR-410, miR-425-3p, miR-425-5p, miR-454-3p, miR-454-5p, miR-483, miR-510, miR-516a-3p, miR-548b-5p, miR-548c-5p, miR-571, miR-7-1-3p, miR-7-2-3p, miR-7-5p, miR-802, miR-922, miR-9-3p and miR-9-5p. microRNAs enriched in the nervous system further include those specifically expressed in neurons, including, but not limited to, miR-132-3p, miR-132-3p, miR-148b-3p, miR-148b-5p, miR-151a-3p, miR-151a-5p, miR-212-3p, miR-212-5p, miR-320b, miR-320e, miR-323a-3p, miR-323a-5p, miR-324-5p, miR-325, miR-326, miR-328, miR-922 and those specifically expressed in glial cells, including, but not limited to, miR-1250, miR-219-1-3p, miR-219-2-3p, miR-219-5p, miR-23a-3p, miR-23a-5p, miR-3065-3p, miR-3065-5p, miR-30e-3p, miR-30e-5p, miR-32-5p, miR-338-5p, miR-657. microRNA binding sites from any CNS specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotides to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the nervous system. Nervous system specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent an immune reaction against protein expression in the nervous system.
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the pancreas include, but are not limited to, miR-105-3p, miR-105-5p, miR-184, miR-195-3p, miR-195-5p, miR-196a-3p, miR-196a-5p, miR-214-3p, miR-214-5p, miR-216a-3p, miR-216a-5p, miR-30a-3p, miR-33a-3p, miR-33a-5p, miR-375, miR-7-1-3p, miR-7-2-3p, miR-493-3p, miR-493-5p and miR-944. MicroRNA binding sites from any pancreas specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the pancreas. Pancreas specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent immune reaction against protein expression in the pancreas.
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the kidney further include, but are not limited to, miR-122-3p, miR-145-5p, miR-17-5p, miR-192-3p, miR-192-5p, miR-194-3p, miR-194-5p, miR-20a-3p, miR-20a-5p, miR-204-3p, miR-204-5p, miR-210, miR-216a-3p, miR-216a-5p, miR-296-3p, miR-30a-3p, miR-30a-5p, miR-30b-3p, miR-30b-5p, miR-30c-1-3p, miR-30c-2-3p, miR30c-5p, miR-324-3p, miR-335-3p, miR-335-5p, miR-363-3p, miR-363-5p and miR-562. MicroRNA binding sites from any kidney specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the kidney. Kidney specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent immune reaction against protein expression in the kidney.
  • MicroRNAs that are known to be expressed in the muscle further include, but are not limited to, let-7g-3p, let-7g-5p, miR-1, miR-1286, miR-133a, miR-133b, miR-140-3p, miR-143-3p, miR-143-5p, miR-145-3p, miR-145-5p, miR-188-3p, miR-188-5p, miR-206, miR-208a, miR-208b, miR-25-3p and miR-25-5p. MicroRNA binding sites from any muscle specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide to regulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the muscle. Muscle specific microRNAs binding sites can be engineered alone or further in combination with immune cells (e.g. APCs) microRNA binding sites in order to prevent an immune reaction against protein expression in the muscle.
  • MicroRNAs are differentially expressed in different types of cells, such as endothelial cells, epithelial cells and adipocytes. For example, microRNAs that are expressed in endothelial cells include, but are not limited to, let-7b-3p, let-7b-5p, miR-100-3p, miR-100-5p, miR-101-3p, miR-101-5p, miR-126-3p, miR-126-5p, miR-1236-3p, miR-1236-5p, miR-130a-3p, miR-130a-5p, miR-17-5p, miR-17-3p, miR-18a-3p, miR-18a-5p, miR-19a-3p, miR-19a-5p, miR-19b-1-5p, miR-19b-2-5p, miR-19b-3p, miR-20a-3p, miR-20a-5p, miR-217, miR-210, miR-21-3p, miR-21-5p, miR-221-3p, miR-221-5p, miR-222-3p, miR-222-5p, miR-23a-3p, miR-23a-5p, miR-296-5p, miR-361-3p, miR-361-5p, miR-421, miR-424-3p, miR-424-5p, miR-513a-5p, miR-92a-1-5p, miR-92a-2-5p, miR-92a-3p, miR-92b-3p and miR-92b-5p. Many novel microRNAs were discovered in endothelial cells from deep-sequencing analysis (Voellenkle C et al., RNA, 2012, 18, 472-484, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). MicroRNA binding sites from any endothelial cell specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide in order to modulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the endothelial cells in various conditions.
  • For further example, microRNAs that are expressed in epithelial cells include, but are not limited to, let-7b-3p, let-7b-5p, miR-1246, miR-200a-3p, miR-200a-5p, miR-200b-3p, miR-200b-5p, miR-200c-3p, miR-200c-5p, miR-338-3p, miR-429, miR-451a, miR-451b, miR-494, miR-802 and miR-34a, miR-34b-5p, miR-34c-5p, miR-449a, miR-449b-3p, miR-449b-5p specific in respiratory ciliated epithelial cells; let-7 family, miR-133a, miR-133b, miR-126 specific in lung epithelial cells; miR-382-3p, miR-382-5p specific in renal epithelial cells and miR-762 specific in corneal epithelial cells. MicroRNA binding sites from any epithelial cell specific microRNA can be introduced to or removed from the signal-sensor polynucleotide in order to modulate the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotide in the epithelial cells in various conditions.
  • In addition, a large group of microRNAs are enriched in embryonic stem cells, controlling stem cell self-renewal as well as the development and/or differentiation of various cell lineages, such as neural cells, cardiac, hematopoietic cells, skin cells, osteogenic cells and muscle cells (Kuppusamy K T et al., Curr. Mol Med, 2013, 13(5), 757-764; Vidigal J A and Ventura A, Semin Cancer Biol. 2012, 22(5-6), 428-436; Goff L A et al., PLoS One, 2009, 4:e7192; Morin R D et al., Genome Res, 2008, 18, 610-621; Yoo J K et al., Stem Cells Dev. 2012, 21(11), 2049-2057, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). MicroRNAs abundant in embryonic stem cells include, but are not limited to, let-7a-2-3p, let-a-3p, let-7a-5p, let7d-3p, let-7d-5p, miR-103a-2-3p, miR-103a-5p, miR-106b-3p, miR-106b-5p, miR-1246, miR-1275, miR-138-1-3p, miR-138-2-3p, miR-138-5p, miR-154-3p, miR-154-5p, miR-200c-3p, miR-200c-5p, miR-290, miR-301a-3p, miR-301a-5p, miR-302a-3p, miR-302a-5p, miR-302b-3p, miR-302b-5p, miR-302c-3p, miR-302c-5p, miR-302d-3p, miR-302d-5p, miR-302e, miR-367-3p, miR-367-5p, miR-369-3p, miR-369-5p, miR-370, miR-371, miR-373, miR-380-5p, miR-423-3p, miR-423-5p, miR-486-5p, miR-520c-3p, miR-548e, miR-548f, miR-548g-3p, miR-548g-5p, miR-548i, miR-548k, miR-548l, miR-548m, miR-548n, miR-548o-3p, miR-548o-5p, miR-548p, miR-664a-3p, miR-664a-5p, miR-664b-3p, miR-664b-5p, miR-766-3p, miR-766-5p, miR-885-3p, miR-885-5p, miR-93-3p, miR-93-5p, miR-941, miR-96-3p, miR-96-5p, miR-99b-3p and miR-99b-5p. Many predicted novel microRNAs are discovered by deep sequencing in human embryonic stem cells (Morin R D et al., Genome Res, 2008, 18, 610-621; Goff L A et al., PLoS One, 2009, 4:e7192; Bar M et al., Stem cells, 2008, 26, 2496-2505, the content of each of which is incorporated herein by references in its entirety).
  • In one embodiment, the binding sites of embryonic stem cell specific microRNAs can be included in or removed from the 3-UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotide to modulate the development and/or differentiation of embryonic stem cells, to inhibit the senescence of stem cells in a degenerative condition (e.g. degenerative diseases), or to stimulate the senescence and apoptosis of stem cells in a disease condition (e.g. cancer stem cell).
  • Many microRNA expression studies have been conducted, and are described in the art, to profile the differential expression of microRNAs in various cancer cells/tissues and other diseases. Some microRNAs are abnormally over-expressed in certain cancer cells and others are under-expressed. For example, microRNAs are differentially expressed in cancer cells (WO2008/154098, US2013/0059015, US2013/0042333, WO2011/157294); cancer stem cells (US2012/0053224); pancreatic cancers and diseases (US2009/0131348, US2011/0171646, US2010/0286232, U.S. Pat. No. 8,389,210); asthma and inflammation (U.S. Pat. No. 8,415,096); prostate cancer (US2013/0053264); hepatocellular carcinoma (WO2012/151212, US2012/0329672, WO2008/054828, U.S. Pat. No. 8,252,538); lung cancer cells (WO2011/076143, WO2013/033640, WO2009/070653, US2010/0323357); cutaneous T cell lymphoma (WO2013/011378); colorectal cancer cells (WO2011/0281756, WO2011/076142); cancer positive lympho nodes (WO2009/100430, US2009/0263803); nasopharyngeal carcinoma (EP2112235); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (US2012/0264626, US2013/0053263); thyroid cancer (WO2013/066678); ovarian cancer cells (US2012/0309645, WO2011/095623); breast cancer cells (WO2008/154098, WO2007/081740, US2012/0214699), leukemia and lymphoma (WO2008/073915, US2009/0092974, US2012/0316081, US2012/0283310, WO2010/018563, the content of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in their entirety).
  • Specifically, microRNA sites that are over-expressed in certain cancer and/or tumor cells can be removed from the 3-UTR of the signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding the oncology-related polypeptide, restoring the expression suppressed by the over-expressed microRNAs in cancer cells, thus ameliorating the corresponsive biological function, for instance, transcription stimulation and/or repression, cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and cell death. Normal cells and tissues, wherein microRNA expression is not up-regulated, will remain unaffected.
  • MicroRNA can also regulate complex biological processes such as angiogenesis (miR-132) (Anand and Cheresh Curr Opin Hematol 2011 18:171-176). In the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention, binding sites for microRNAs that are involved in such processes may be removed or introduced, in order to tailor the expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotides expression to biologically relevant cell types or to the context of relevant biological processes. In this context, the signal-sensor polynucleotides are defined as auxotrophic signal-sensor polynucleotides.
  • Table 9 is a non-exhaustive listing of miRs and miR binding sites (miR BS) and their sequences which may be used with the present invention.
  • TABLE 9
    Mirs and mir binding sites
    mir SEQ BS SEQ
    microRNA ID ID
    hsa-let-7a-2-3p 2508 3529
    hsa-let-7a-3p 2509 3530
    hsa-let-7a-5p 2510 3531
    hsa-let-7b-3p 2511 3532
    hsa-let-7b-5p 2512 3533
    hsa-let-7c 2513 3534
    hsa-let-7d-3p 2514 3535
    hsa-let-7d-5p 2515 3536
    hsa-let-7e-3p 2516 3537
    hsa-let-7e-5p 2517 3538
    hsa-let-7f-1-3p 2518 3539
    hsa-let-7f-2-3p 2519 3540
    hsa-let-7f-5p 2520 3541
    hsa-let-7g-3p 2521 3542
    hsa-let-7g-5p 2522 3543
    hsa-let-7i-3p 2523 3544
    hsa-let-7i-5p 2524 3545
    hsa-miR-1 2525 3546
    hsa-miR-100-3p 2526 3547
    hsa-miR-100-5p 2527 3548
    hsa-miR-101-3p 2528 3549
    hsa-miR-101-5p 2529 3550
    hsa-miR-103a-2-5p 2530 3551
    hsa-miR-103a-3p 2531 3552
    hsa-miR-103b 2532 3553
    hsa-miR-105-3p 2533 3554
    hsa-miR-105-5p 2534 3555
    hsa-miR-106a-3p 2535 3556
    hsa-miR-106a-5p 2536 3557
    hsa-miR-106b-3p 2537 3558
    hsa-miR-106b-5p 2538 3559
    hsa-miR-107 2539 3560
    hsa-miR-10a-3p 2540 3561
    hsa-miR-10a-5p 2541 3562
    hsa-miR-10b-3p 2542 3563
    hsa-miR-10b-5p 2543 3564
    hsa-miR-1178-3p 2544 3565
    hsa-miR-1178-5p 2545 3566
    hsa-miR-1179 2546 3567
    hsa-miR-1180 2547 3568
    hsa-miR-1181 2548 3569
    hsa-miR-1182 2549 3570
    hsa-miR-1183 2550 3571
    hsa-miR-1184 2551 3572
    hsa-miR-1185-1-3p 2552 3573
    hsa-miR-1185-2-3p 2553 3574
    hsa-miR-1185-5p 2554 3575
    hsa-miR-1193 2555 3576
    hsa-miR-1197 2556 3577
    hsa-miR-1200 2557 3578
    hsa-miR-1202 2558 3579
    hsa-miR-1203 2559 3580
    hsa-miR-1204 2560 3581
    hsa-miR-1205 2561 3582
    hsa-miR-1206 2562 3583
    hsa-miR-1207-3p 2563 3584
    hsa-miR-1207-5p 2564 3585
    hsa-miR-1208 2565 3586
    hsa-miR-122-3p 2566 3587
    hsa-miR-1224-3p 2567 3588
    hsa-miR-1224-5p 2568 3589
    hsa-miR-1225-3p 2569 3590
    hsa-miR-1225-5p 2570 3591
    hsa-miR-122-5p 2571 3592
    hsa-miR-1226-3p 2572 3593
    hsa-miR-1226-5p 2573 3594
    hsa-miR-1227-3p 2574 3595
    hsa-miR-1227-5p 2575 3596
    hsa-miR-1228-3p 2576 3597
    hsa-miR-1228-5p 2577 3598
    hsa-miR-1229-3p 2578 3599
    hsa-miR-1229-5p 2579 3600
    hsa-miR-1231 2580 3601
    hsa-miR-1233-1-5p 2581 3602
    hsa-miR-1233-3p 2582 3603
    hsa-miR-1234-3p 2583 3604
    hsa-miR-1234-5p 2584 3605
    hsa-miR-1236-3p 2585 3606
    hsa-miR-1236-5p 2586 3607
    hsa-miR-1237-3p 2587 3608
    hsa-miR-1237-5p 2588 3609
    hsa-miR-1238-3p 2589 3610
    hsa-miR-1238-5p 2590 3611
    hsa-miR-1243 2591 3612
    hsa-miR-124-3p 2592 3613
    hsa-miR-1244 2593 3614
    hsa-miR-1245a 2594 3615
    hsa-miR-1245b-3p 2595 3616
    hsa-miR-1245b-5p 2596 3617
    hsa-miR-124-5p 2597 3618
    hsa-miR-1246 2598 3619
    hsa-miR-1247-3p 2599 3620
    hsa-miR-1247-5p 2600 3621
    hsa-miR-1248 2601 3622
    hsa-miR-1249 2602 3623
    hsa-miR-1250 2603 3624
    hsa-miR-1251 2604 3625
    hsa-miR-1252 2605 3626
    hsa-miR-1253 2606 3627
    hsa-miR-1254 2607 3628
    hsa-miR-1255a 2608 3629
    hsa-miR-1255b-2-3p 2609 3630
    hsa-miR-1255b-5p 2610 3631
    hsa-miR-1256 2611 3632
    hsa-miR-1257 2612 3633
    hsa-miR-1258 2613 3634
    hsa-miR-125a-3p 2614 3635
    hsa-miR-125a-5p 2615 3636
    hsa-miR-125b-1-3p 2616 3637
    hsa-miR-125b-2-3p 2617 3638
    hsa-miR-125b-5p 2618 3639
    hsa-miR-1260a 2619 3640
    hsa-miR-1260b 2620 3641
    hsa-miR-1261 2621 3642
    hsa-miR-1262 2622 3643
    hsa-miR-1263 2623 3644
    hsa-miR-126-3p 2624 3645
    hsa-miR-1264 2625 3646
    hsa-miR-1265 2626 3647
    hsa-miR-126-5p 2627 3648
    hsa-miR-1266 2628 3649
    hsa-miR-1267 2629 3650
    hsa-miR-1268a 2630 3651
    hsa-miR-1268b 2631 3652
    hsa-miR-1269a 2632 3653
    hsa-miR-1269b 2633 3654
    hsa-miR-1270 2634 3655
    hsa-miR-1271-3p 2635 3656
    hsa-miR-1271-5p 2636 3657
    hsa-miR-1272 2637 3658
    hsa-miR-1273a 2638 3659
    hsa-miR-1273c 2639 3660
    hsa-miR-1273d 2640 3661
    hsa-miR-1273e 2641 3662
    hsa-miR-1273f 2642 3663
    hsa-miR-1273g-3p 2643 3664
    hsa-miR-1273g-5p 2644 3665
    hsa-miR-127-3p 2645 3666
    hsa-miR-1275 2646 3667
    hsa-miR-127-5p 2647 3668
    hsa-miR-1276 2648 3669
    hsa-miR-1277-3p 2649 3670
    hsa-miR-1277-5p 2650 3671
    hsa-miR-1278 2651 3672
    hsa-miR-1279 2652 3673
    hsa-miR-128 2653 3674
    hsa-miR-1281 2654 3675
    hsa-miR-1282 2655 3676
    hsa-miR-1283 2656 3677
    hsa-miR-1284 2657 3678
    hsa-miR-1285-3p 2658 3679
    hsa-miR-1285-5p 2659 3680
    hsa-miR-1286 2660 3681
    hsa-miR-1287 2661 3682
    hsa-miR-1288 2662 3683
    hsa-miR-1289 2663 3684
    hsa-miR-1290 2664 3685
    hsa-miR-1291 2665 3686
    hsa-miR-129-1-3p 2666 3687
    hsa-miR-1292-3p 2667 3688
    hsa-miR-129-2-3p 2668 3689
    hsa-miR-1292-5p 2669 3690
    hsa-miR-1293 2670 3691
    hsa-miR-1294 2671 3692
    hsa-miR-1295a 2672 3693
    hsa-miR-1295b-3p 2673 3694
    hsa-miR-1295b-5p 2674 3695
    hsa-miR-129-5p 2675 3696
    hsa-miR-1296 2676 3697
    hsa-miR-1297 2677 3698
    hsa-miR-1298 2678 3699
    hsa-miR-1299 2679 3700
    hsa-miR-1301 2680 3701
    hsa-miR-1302 2681 3702
    hsa-miR-1303 2682 3703
    hsa-miR-1304-3p 2683 3704
    hsa-miR-1304-5p 2684 3705
    hsa-miR-1305 2685 3706
    hsa-miR-1306-3p 2686 3707
    hsa-miR-1306-5p 2687 3708
    hsa-miR-1307-3p 2688 3709
    hsa-miR-1307-5p 2689 3710
    hsa-miR-130a-3p 2690 3711
    hsa-miR-130a-5p 2691 3712
    hsa-miR-130b-3p 2692 3713
    hsa-miR-130b-5p 2693 3714
    hsa-miR-1321 2694 3715
    hsa-miR-1322 2695 3716
    hsa-miR-1323 2696 3717
    hsa-miR-132-3p 2697 3718
    hsa-miR-1324 2698 3719
    hsa-miR-132-5p 2699 3720
    hsa-miR-133a 2700 3721
    hsa-miR-133b 2701 3722
    hsa-miR-134 2702 3723
    hsa-miR-1343 2703 3724
    hsa-miR-135a-3p 2704 3725
    hsa-miR-135a-5p 2705 3726
    hsa-miR-135b-3p 2706 3727
    hsa-miR-135b-5p 2707 3728
    hsa-miR-136-3p 2708 3729
    hsa-miR-136-5p 2709 3730
    hsa-miR-137 2710 3731
    hsa-miR-138-1-3p 2711 3732
    hsa-miR-138-2-3p 2712 3733
    hsa-miR-138-5p 2713 3734
    hsa-miR-139-3p 2714 3735
    hsa-miR-139-5p 2715 3736
    hsa-miR-140-3p 2716 3737
    hsa-miR-140-5p 2717 3738
    hsa-miR-141-3p 2718 3739
    hsa-miR-141-5p 2719 3740
    hsa-miR-142-3p 2720 3741
    hsa-miR-142-5p 2721 3742
    hsa-miR-143-3p 2722 3743
    hsa-miR-143-5p 2723 3744
    hsa-miR-144-3p 2724 3745
    hsa-miR-144-5p 2725 3746
    hsa-miR-145-3p 2726 3747
    hsa-miR-145-5p 2727 3748
    hsa-miR-1468 2728 3749
    hsa-miR-1469 2729 3750
    hsa-miR-146a-3p 2730 3751
    hsa-miR-146a-5p 2731 3752
    hsa-miR-146b-3p 2732 3753
    hsa-miR-146b-5p 2733 3754
    hsa-miR-1470 2734 3755
    hsa-miR-1471 2735 3756
    hsa-miR-147a 2736 3757
    hsa-miR-147b 2737 3758
    hsa-miR-148a-3p 2738 3759
    hsa-miR-148a-5p 2739 3760
    hsa-miR-148b-3p 2740 3761
    hsa-miR-148b-5p 2741 3762
    hsa-miR-149-3p 2742 3763
    hsa-miR-149-5p 2743 3764
    hsa-miR-150-3p 2744 3765
    hsa-miR-150-5p 2745 3766
    hsa-miR-151a-3p 2746 3767
    hsa-miR-151a-5p 2747 3768
    hsa-miR-151b 2748 3769
    hsa-miR-152 2749 3770
    hsa-miR-153 2750 3771
    hsa-miR-1537 2751 3772
    hsa-miR-1538 2752 3773
    hsa-miR-1539 2753 3774
    hsa-miR-154-3p 2754 3775
    hsa-miR-154-5p 2755 3776
    hsa-miR-155-3p 2756 3777
    hsa-miR-155-5p 2757 3778
    hsa-miR-1587 2758 3779
    hsa-miR-15a-3p 2759 3780
    hsa-miR-15a-5p 2760 3781
    hsa-miR-15b-3p 2761 3782
    hsa-miR-15b-5p 2762 3783
    hsa-miR-16-1-3p 2763 3784
    hsa-miR-16-2-3p 2764 3785
    hsa-miR-16-5p 2765 3786
    hsa-miR-17-3p 2766 3787
    hsa-miR-17-5p 2767 3788
    hsa-miR-181a-2-3p 2768 3789
    hsa-miR-181a-3p 2769 3790
    hsa-miR-181a-5p 2770 3791
    hsa-miR-181b-3p 2771 3792
    hsa-miR-181b-5p 2772 3793
    hsa-miR-181c-3p 2773 3794
    hsa-miR-181c-5p 2774 3795
    hsa-miR-181d 2775 3796
    hsa-miR-182-3p 2776 3797
    hsa-miR-1825 2777 3798
    hsa-miR-182-5p 2778 3799
    hsa-miR-1827 2779 3800
    hsa-miR-183-3p 2780 3801
    hsa-miR-183-5p 2781 3802
    hsa-miR-184 2782 3803
    hsa-miR-185-3p 2783 3804
    hsa-miR-185-5p 2784 3805
    hsa-miR-186-3p 2785 3806
    hsa-miR-186-5p 2786 3807
    hsa-miR-187-3p 2787 3808
    hsa-miR-187-5p 2788 3809
    hsa-miR-188-3p 2789 3810
    hsa-miR-188-5p 2790 3811
    hsa-miR-18a-3p 2791 3812
    hsa-miR-18a-5p 2792 3813
    hsa-miR-18b-3p 2793 3814
    hsa-miR-18b-5p 2794 3815
    hsa-miR-1908 2795 3816
    hsa-miR-1909-3p 2796 3817
    hsa-miR-1909-5p 2797 3818
    hsa-miR-190a 2798 3819
    hsa-miR-190b 2799 3820
    hsa-miR-1910 2800 3821
    hsa-miR-1911-3p 2801 3822
    hsa-miR-1911-5p 2802 3823
    hsa-miR-1912 2803 3824
    hsa-miR-1913 2804 3825
    hsa-miR-191-3p 2805 3826
    hsa-miR-1914-3p 2806 3827
    hsa-miR-1914-5p 2807 3828
    hsa-miR-1915-3p 2808 3829
    hsa-miR-1915-5p 2809 3830
    hsa-miR-191-5p 2810 3831
    hsa-miR-192-3p 2811 3832
    hsa-miR-192-5p 2812 3833
    hsa-miR-193a-3p 2813 3834
    hsa-miR-193a-5p 2814 3835
    hsa-miR-193b-3p 2815 3836
    hsa-miR-193b-5p 2816 3837
    hsa-miR-194-3p 2817 3838
    hsa-miR-194-5p 2818 3839
    hsa-miR-195-3p 2819 3840
    hsa-miR-195-5p 2820 3841
    hsa-miR-196a-3p 2821 3842
    hsa-miR-196a-5p 2822 3843
    hsa-miR-196b-3p 2823 3844
    hsa-miR-196b-5p 2824 3845
    hsa-miR-1972 2825 3846
    hsa-miR-1973 2826 3847
    hsa-miR-197-3p 2827 3848
    hsa-miR-197-5p 2828 3849
    hsa-miR-1976 2829 3850
    hsa-miR-198 2830 3851
    hsa-miR-199a-3p 2831 3852
    hsa-miR-199a-5p 2832 3853
    hsa-miR-199b-3p 2833 3854
    hsa-miR-199b-5p 2834 3855
    hsa-miR-19a-3p 2835 3856
    hsa-miR-19a-5p 2836 3857
    hsa-miR-19b-1-5p 2837 3858
    hsa-miR-19b-2-5p 2838 3859
    hsa-miR-19b-3p 2839 3860
    hsa-miR-200a-3p 2840 3861
    hsa-miR-200a-5p 2841 3862
    hsa-miR-200b-3p 2842 3863
    hsa-miR-200b-5p 2843 3864
    hsa-miR-200c-3p 2844 3865
    hsa-miR-200c-5p 2845 3866
    hsa-miR-202-3p 2846 3867
    hsa-miR-202-5p 2847 3868
    hsa-miR-203a 2848 3869
    hsa-miR-203b-3p 2849 3870
    hsa-miR-203b-5p 2850 3871
    hsa-miR-204-3p 2851 3872
    hsa-miR-204-5p 2852 3873
    hsa-miR-2052 2853 3874
    hsa-miR-2053 2854 3875
    hsa-miR-205-3p 2855 3876
    hsa-miR-2054 2856 3877
    hsa-miR-205-5p 2857 3878
    hsa-miR-206 2858 3879
    hsa-miR-208a 2859 3880
    hsa-miR-208b 2860 3881
    hsa-miR-20a-3p 2861 3882
    hsa-miR-20a-5p 2862 3883
    hsa-miR-20b-3p 2863 3884
    hsa-miR-20b-5p 2864 3885
    hsa-miR-210 2865 3886
    hsa-miR-2110 2866 3887
    hsa-miR-2113 2867 3888
    hsa-miR-211-3p 2868 3889
    hsa-miR-2114-3p 2869 3890
    hsa-miR-2114-5p 2870 3891
    hsa-miR-2115-3p 2871 3892
    hsa-miR-2115-5p 2872 3893
    hsa-miR-211-5p 2873 3894
    hsa-miR-2116-3p 2874 3895
    hsa-miR-2116-5p 2875 3896
    hsa-miR-2117 2876 3897
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    hsa-miR-6715a-3p 5469 6490
    hsa-miR-6715b-3p 5470 6491
    hsa-miR-6715b-5p 5471 6492
    hsa-miR-671-5p 5472 6493
    hsa-miR-6716-3p 5473 6494
    hsa-miR-6716-5p 5474 6495
    hsa-miR-6717-5p 5475 6496
    hsa-miR-6718-5p 5476 6497
    hsa-miR-6719-3p 5477 6498
    hsa-miR-6720-3p 5478 6499
    hsa-miR-6721-5p 5479 6500
    hsa-miR-6722-3p 5480 6501
    hsa-miR-6722-5p 5481 6502
    hsa-miR-6723-5p 5482 6503
    hsa-miR-6724-5p 5483 6504
    hsa-miR-675-3p 5484 6505
    hsa-miR-675-5p 5485 6506
    hsa-miR-676-3p 5486 6507
    hsa-miR-676-5p 5487 6508
    hsa-miR-708-3p 5488 6509
    hsa-miR-708-5p 5489 6510
    hsa-miR-711 5490 6511
    hsa-miR-7-1-3p 5491 6512
    hsa-miR-718 5492 6513
    hsa-miR-7-2-3p 5493 6514
    hsa-miR-744-3p 5494 6515
    hsa-miR-744-5p 5495 6516
    hsa-miR-758-3p 5496 6517
    hsa-miR-758-5p 5497 6518
    hsa-miR-759 5498 6519
    hsa-miR-7-5p 5499 6520
    hsa-miR-760 5500 6521
    hsa-miR-761 5501 6522
    hsa-miR-762 5502 6523
    hsa-miR-764 5503 6524
    hsa-miR-765 5504 6525
    hsa-miR-766-3p 5505 6526
    hsa-miR-766-5p 5506 6527
    hsa-miR-767-3p 5507 6528
    hsa-miR-767-5p 5508 6529
    hsa-miR-769-3p 5509 6530
    hsa-miR-769-5p 5510 6531
    hsa-miR-770-5p 5511 6532
    hsa-miR-802 5512 6533
    hsa-miR-873-3p 5513 6534
    hsa-miR-873-5p 5514 6535
    hsa-miR-874 5515 6536
    hsa-miR-875-3p 5516 6537
    hsa-miR-875-5p 5517 6538
    hsa-miR-876-3p 5518 6539
    hsa-miR-876-5p 5519 6540
    hsa-miR-877-3p 5520 6541
    hsa-miR-877-5p 5521 6542
    hsa-miR-885-3p 5522 6543
    hsa-miR-885-5p 5523 6544
    hsa-miR-887 5524 6545
    hsa-miR-888-3p 5525 6546
    hsa-miR-888-5p 5526 6547
    hsa-miR-889 5527 6548
    hsa-miR-890 5528 6549
    hsa-miR-891a 5529 6550
    hsa-miR-891b 5530 6551
    hsa-miR-892a 5531 6552
    hsa-miR-892b 5532 6553
    hsa-miR-892c-3p 5533 6554
    hsa-miR-892c-5p 5534 6555
    hsa-miR-920 5535 6556
    hsa-miR-921 5536 6557
    hsa-miR-922 5537 6558
    hsa-miR-924 5538 6559
    hsa-miR-92a-1-5p 5539 6560
    hsa-miR-92a-2-5p 5540 6561
    hsa-miR-92a-3p 5541 6562
    hsa-miR-92b-3p 5542 6563
    hsa-miR-92b-5p 5543 6564
    hsa-miR-933 5544 6565
    hsa-miR-93-3p 5545 6566
    hsa-miR-934 5546 6567
    hsa-miR-935 5547 6568
    hsa-miR-93-5p 5548 6569
    hsa-miR-936 5549 6570
    hsa-miR-937-3p 5550 6571
    hsa-miR-937-5p 5551 6572
    hsa-miR-938 5552 6573
    hsa-miR-939-3p 5553 6574
    hsa-miR-939-5p 5554 6575
    hsa-miR-9-3p 5555 6576
    hsa-miR-940 5556 6577
    hsa-miR-941 5557 6578
    hsa-miR-942 5558 6579
    hsa-miR-943 5559 6580
    hsa-miR-944 5560 6581
    hsa-miR-95 5561 6582
    hsa-miR-9-5p 5562 6583
    hsa-miR-96-3p 5563 6584
    hsa-miR-96-5p 5564 6585
    hsa-miR-98-3p 5565 6586
    hsa-miR-98-5p 5566 6587
    hsa-miR-99a-3p 5567 6588
    hsa-miR-99a-5p 5568 6589
    hsa-miR-99b-3p 5569 6590
    hsa-miR-99b-5p 5570 6591
  • As shown in Table 10, microRNAs are differentially expressed in different tissues and cells, and often associated with different types of diseases (e.g. cancer cells). The decision of removal or insertion of microRNA binding sites, or any combination, is dependent on microRNA expression patterns and their profilings in cancer cells. In Table 10, “HCC” represents hepatocellular carcinoma, “ALL” stands for acute lymphoblastsic leukemia, “RCC” stands for renal cell carcinoma, “CLL” stands for chrominc lymphocytic leukemia and “MALT” stands for mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue.
  • TABLE 10
    mirs, tissues/cell expression and diseases
    BS
    mir SEQ Associated Biological
    microRNA SEQ ID ID Tissues/cells Disease Function
    hsa-let-7a-2-3p 2508 3529 Embryonic stem inflammatory, tumor
    cells, lung, myeloid various cancers suppressor
    cells (lung, cervical,
    breast, pancreatic,
    etc)
    hsa-let-7a-3p 2509 3530 Embryonic stem inflammatory, tumor
    cells, lung various cancers suppressor
    (lung, cervical,
    breast, pancreatic,
    etc)
    hsa-let-7a-5p 2510 3531 Embryonic stem inflammatory, tumor
    cells, lung various cancers suppressor
    (lung, cervical,
    breast, pancreatic,
    etc)
    hsa-let-7b-3p 2511 3532 epithelial cells, lung cancer, tumor
    endothelial cells colorectal cancer, angiogenesis
    (vascular) cervical cancer,
    inflammation and
    immune response
    after infection
    hsa-let-7b-5p 2512 3533 epithelial cells, cervical cancer, tumor
    endothelial cells inflammation and angiogenesis
    (vascular) immune response
    after infection
    hsa-let-7c 2513 3534 dendritic cells various cacners tumor
    (cervical, suppressor,
    pancreatic, apoptosis
    lung,
    esopphageal, etc)
    hsa-let-7d-3p 2514 3535 embryonic stem associated with tumor
    cells various cancer suppressor
    cells
    hsa-let-7d-5p 2515 3536 embryonic stem associated with tumor
    cells various cancer suppressor
    cells
    hsa-let-7e-3p 2516 3537 immune cells various cancer tumor
    cells, suppressor
    autoimmunity,
    endotoxin
    tolerance
    hsa-let-7e-5p 2517 3538 immune cells various cancer tumor
    cells suppressor
    hsa-let-7f-1-3p 2518 3539 immune cells (T various cancer tumor
    cells) cells suppressor
    hsa-let-7f-2-3p 2519 3540 immune cells (T various cancer tumor
    cells) cells suppressor
    hsa-let-7f-5p 2520 3541 immune cells (T Various cancer tumor
    cells) cells suppressor
    hsa-let-7g-3p 2521 3542 hematopoietic cells, various cancer tumor
    adipose, smooth cells (lung, breast, suppressor
    muscle cells etc)
    hsa-let-7g-5p 2522 3543 hematopoietic cells, various cancer tumor
    adipose, smooth cells (lung, breast, suppressor
    muscle cells etc)
    hsa-let-7i-3p 2523 3544 immune cells chronic tumor
    lymphocyte suppressor
    leukimia
    hsa-let-7i-5p 2524 3545 immune cells chronic tumor
    lymphocyte suppressor
    leukimia
    hsa-miR-1 2525 3546 muscle, heart angiogenesis,
    cell
    proliferation (myogenesis)
    hsa-miR-100-3p 2526 3547 hematopoietic cells, gastric cancer, tumor
    endothelial cells pancreatic cancer angiogenesis
    hsa-miR-100-5p 2527 3548 hematopoietic cells, gastric cancer, tumor
    endothelial cells pancreatic cancer angiogenesis
    hsa-miR-101-3p 2528 3549 endothelial cells various cancers angiogenesis
    (breast, non-small
    cell lung, colon,
    gastric,
    pancreatic,
    bladder, etc);
    lupus
    erythematosus
    hsa-miR-101-5p 2529 3550 endothelial cells various cancers angiogenesis
    (breast, non-small
    cell lung, colon,
    gastric,
    pancreatic,
    bladder, etc);
    lupus
    erythematosus
    hsa-miR-103a-2-5p 2530 3551 embryonic stem various cancers oncogene, cell
    cells, many (endometrial, growth
    tissues/cells neuroblastoma,
    colorectal, breast,
    liver, etc)
    hsa-miR-103a-3p 2531 3552 embryonic stem various cancers oncogene, cell
    cells, many (endometrial, growth
    tissues/cells neuroblastoma,
    colorectal, breast,
    liver, etc)
    hsa-miR-103b 2532 3553 Many tissues/cells various cancers oncogene, cell
    (endometrial, growth
    neuroblastoma,
    colorectal, breast,
    liver, etc)
    hsa-miR-105-3p 2533 3554 pancreatic cells
    hsa-miR-105-5p 2534 3555 pancreatic cells
    hsa-miR-106a-3p 2535 3556 osteogenic cells osteocarcoma, cell
    other cancers differentiation
    hsa-miR-106a-5p 2536 3557 osteogenic cells osteocarcoma, cell
    other cancers differentiation
    hsa-miR-106b-3p 2537 3558 embryonic stem various cancers oncogene
    cells (non-small lung
    cancer,
    gastric cancer,
    HCC, gliomas,
    etc)
    hsa-miR-106b-5p 2538 3559 embryonic stem various cancers oncogene
    cells (non-small lung
    cancer,
    gastric cancer,
    HCC, gliomas,
    etc)
    hsa-miR-107 2539 3560 many tissues, brain breast cancer,
    hepatocytes/liver pituitary
    adenoma,
    obesity/diabetes
    hsa-miR-10a-3p 2540 3561 hematopoeitic cells acute myeoid oncogene, cell
    leukemia growth
    hsa-miR-10a-5p 2541 3562 hematopoeitic cells acute myeoid oncogene, cell
    leukemia growth
    hsa-miR-10b-3p 2542 3563 multiple tissues and various cancers oncogene
    cells (breast, ovarian,
    glioblastoma,
    pancreatc ductal
    adenocarcinoma,
    gastric, etc)
    hsa-miR-10b-5p 2543 3564 multiple tissues and various cancers oncogene
    cells (breast, ovarian,
    glioblastoma,
    pancreatc ductal
    adenocarcinoma,
    gastric, etc)
    hsa-miR-1178-3p 2544 3565 osteocarcoma
    hsa-miR-1178-5p 2545 3566 osteocarcoma
    hsa-miR-1179 2546 3567 osteocarcoma
    hsa-miR-1180 2547 3568 discovered in
    sarcoma, no
    expression data
    hsa-miR-1181 2548 3569 downregulated in
    ovarian cancer
    cells,
    associated with
    HCV infection in
    hepatocytes
    hsa-miR-1182 2549 3570 placenta
    hsa-miR-1183 2550 3571 associated with
    rectal cancer
    hsa-miR-1184 2551 3572 Hematopoietic cells downregulated in
    oral leukoplakia
    (OLK)
    hsa-miR-1185-1-3p 2552 3573 placenta
    hsa-miR-1185-2-3p 2553 3574 placenta
    hsa-miR-1185-5p 2554 3575 placenta
    hsa-miR-1193 2555 3576 melanoma
    hsa-miR-1197 2556 3577 neublastoma
    hsa-miR-1200 2557 3578 chronic
    lynphocytic
    leukemia
    hsa-miR-1202 2558 3579 chronic
    lynphocytic
    leukemia,
    downregulated in
    ovarian cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-1203 2559 3580 in the
    chromosome
    8q24 region,
    cancer cells
    hsa-miR-1204 2560 3581 in the
    chromosome
    8q24 region,
    cancer cells
    hsa-miR-1205 2561 3582 in the
    chromosome
    8q24 region,
    cancer cells
    hsa-miR-1206 2562 3583 in the
    chromosome
    8q24 region,
    cancer cells
    hsa-miR-1207-3p 2563 3584 in the
    chromosome
    8q24 region,
    cancer cells
    hsa-miR-1207-5p 2564 3585 in the
    chromosome
    8q24 region,
    cancer cells
    hsa-miR-1208 2565 3586 in the
    chromosome
    8q24 region,
    cancer cells
    hsa-miR-122-3p 2566 3587 kidney, Renal Cell lipid
    liver/hepatocytes Carcinoma metabolism
    (RCC), cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-1224-3p 2567 3588 Lupus nephritis
    hsa-miR-1224-5p 2568 3589 rectal cancer
    hsa-miR-1225-3p 2569 3590 adrenal
    pheochromocytomas;
    upregulated in
    MITF
    KnockDown
    melanocytes
    hsa-miR-1225-5p 2570 3591 prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-122-5p 2571 3592 liver/hepatocytes cancer cells lipid
    metabolism
    hsa-miR-1226-3p 2572 3593 discovered in a
    mirtron screening
    hsa-miR-1226-5p 2573 3594 discovered in a
    mirtron screening
    hsa-miR-1227-3p 2574 3595 cartilage/chondrocytes
    hsa-miR-1227-5p 2575 3596 cartilage/chondrocytes
    hsa-miR-1228-3p 2576 3597 liver (hepatocytes) Hepatocellular anti-apoptosis
    carcinoma (HCC)
    hsa-miR-1228-5p 2577 3598 liver (hepatocytes) Hepatocellular anti-apoptosis
    carcinoma (HCC)
    hsa-miR-1229-3p 2578 3599 discovered in a
    mirtron screening
    hsa-miR-1229-5p 2579 3600 discovered in a
    mirtron screening
    hsa-miR-1231 2580 3601 HCC
    hsa-miR-1233-1-5p 2581 3602 serum
    hsa-miR-1233-3p 2582 3603 serum
    hsa-miR-1234-3p 2583 3604 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cell
    hsa-miR-1234-5p 2584 3605 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cell
    hsa-miR-1236-3p 2585 3606 lymphatic target to
    endothelial cells VEGFR-3
    hsa-miR-1236-5p 2586 3607 lymphatic target to
    endothelial cells VEGFR-3
    hsa-miR-1237-3p 2587 3608 esophageal cell line
    KYSE-150R
    hsa-miR-1237-5p 2588 3609 esophageal cell line
    KYSE-150R
    hsa-miR-1238-3p 2589 3610 colorectal cancer
    hsa-miR-1238-5p 2590 3611 colorectal cancer
    hsa-miR-1243 2591 3612 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-124-3p 2592 3613 brain, plasma glioma cell
    (exosomal) differentiation
    hsa-miR-1244 2593 3614 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1245a 2594 3615 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1245b-3p 2595 3616 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1245b-5p 2596 3617 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-124-5p 2597 3618 brain, Plasma upregulated in cell
    (circulating) heart dysfunction, differentiation
    glioma
    hsa-miR-1246 2598 3619 embryonic stem
    cells, epithelial
    cells
    hsa-miR-1247-3p 2599 3620 embryoid body
    cells
    hsa-miR-1247-5p 2600 3621 embryoid body
    cells
    hsa-miR-1248 2601 3622 component of
    SnoRNAs
    hsa-miR-1249 2602 3623 liver (hepatocytes)
    hsa-miR-1250 2603 3624 oligodendrocytes
    hsa-miR-1251 2604 3625 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1252 2605 3626 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1253 2606 3627 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1254 2607 3628 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1255a 2608 3629 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1255b-2-3p 2609 3630 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1255b-5p 2610 3631 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1256 2611 3632 discovered in prostate cancer
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1257 2612 3633 discovered in liposarcoma (soft
    embryonic stem tissue sarcoma)
    cells
    hsa-miR-1258 2613 3634 discovered in breast cancer and
    embryonic stem lung cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-125a-3p 2614 3635 brain, various cancer cell proliferation
    hematopoietic cells (prostate, HCC, and
    etc) differentiation
    hsa-miR-125a-5p 2615 3636 brain, various cancer cell proliferation
    hematopoietic cells (prostate, HCC, and
    etc) differentiation
    hsa-miR-125b-1-3p 2616 3637 hematopoietic cells various cancer oncogene, cell
    (monocytes), (prostate, HCC, differentiation
    brain (neuron) etc)
    hsa-miR-125b-2-3p 2617 3638 hematopoietic cells various cancer oncogene, cell
    (monocytes), (prostate, HCC, differentiation
    brain (neuron) etc)
    hsa-miR-125b-5p 2618 3639 hematopoietic cells, various cancer oncogene, cell
    brain (neuron) (cutaneous T cell differentiation
    lymphoma,
    prostate, HCC,
    etc)
    hsa-miR-1260a 2619 3640 periodontal tissue
    hsa-miR-1260b 2620 3641 periodontal tissue
    hsa-miR-1261 2621 3642 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1262 2622 3643 embryoid body
    cells
    hsa-miR-1263 2623 3644 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-126-3p 2624 3645 endothelial B-lieage ALL angiogenesis
    cells, lung
    hsa-miR-1264 2625 3646 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1265 2626 3647 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-126-5p 2627 3648 endothelial breast cancer, B- angiogenesis
    cells, lung lieage ALL
    hsa-miR-1266 2628 3649 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1267 2629 3650 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1268a 2630 3651 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1268b 2631 3652 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1269a 2632 3653 embryoid body
    cells
    hsa-miR-1269b 2633 3654 embryoid body
    cells
    hsa-miR-1270 2634 3655 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1271-3p 2635 3656 brain Hepatocellular Suppress GPC-3
    carcinoma (HCC) in HCC
    hsa-miR-1271-5p 2636 3657 brain Hepatocellular Suppress GPC-3
    carcinoma (HCC) in HCC
    hsa-miR-1272 2637 3658 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1273a 2638 3659 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1273c 2639 3660 colorectal cancer
    hsa-miR-1273d 2640 3661 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1273e 2641 3662 solid tumor cells
    hsa-miR-1273f 2642 3663 cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-1273g-3p 2643 3664 cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-1273g-5p 2644 3665 cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-127-3p 2645 3666 lung, placenta
    hsa-miR-1275 2646 3667 embryonic stem gastric carcinoma
    cells
    hsa-miR-127-5p 2647 3668 lung, placenta (islet)
    hsa-miR-1276 2648 3669 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1277-3p 2649 3670 embryoid body
    cells
    hsa-miR-1277-5p 2650 3671 embryoid body
    cells
    hsa-miR-1278 2651 3672 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1279 2652 3673 monocytes
    hsa-miR-128 2653 3674 glioblast, brain B-lieage ALL target to
    neurofibrominlin
    neuron
    hsa-miR-1281 2654 3675 muscle invasive
    bladder cancer
    hsa-miR-1282 2655 3676 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1283 2656 3677 placenta
    hsa-miR-1284 2657 3678 lung cancer
    hsa-miR-1285-3p 2658 3679 various cancer inhibit P53
    cells expression
    hsa-miR-1285-5p 2659 3680 various cancer inhibit P53
    cells expression
    hsa-miR-1286 2660 3681 smooth muscle esophageal cancer
    hsa-miR-1287 2661 3682 embryoid body breast cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-1288 2662 3683 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1289 2663 3684 multiple cell types
    hsa-miR-1290 2664 3685 embryoid body gastric carcinoma
    cells
    hsa-miR-1291 2665 3686 hepatocytes component of
    SnoRNAs
    hsa-miR-129-1-3p 2666 3687 multiple cell types HCC cancer cells
    hsa-miR-1292-3p 2667 3688
    hsa-miR-129-2-3p 2668 3689 multiple cell types various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-1292-5p 2669 3690
    hsa-miR-1293 2670 3691 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1294 2671 3692 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1295a 2672 3693 tumor cells
    (follicular
    lymphoma)
    hsa-miR-1295b-3p 2673 3694 tumor cells
    (follicular
    lymphoma)
    hsa-miR-1295b-5p 2674 3695 tumor cells
    (follicular
    lymphoma)
    hsa-miR-129-5p 2675 3696 liver (hepatocytes) HCC, thyroid cell death in
    cancer cancer cell
    hsa-miR-1296 2676 3697 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-1297 2677 3698 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1298 2678 3699
    hsa-miR-1299 2679 3700 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1301 2680 3701 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-1302 2681 3702
    hsa-miR-1303 2682 3703 hepatocyte colorectal cancer,
    liver cancer
    hsa-miR-1304-3p 2683 3704 dental
    development
    hsa-miR-1304-5p 2684 3705 dental
    development
    hsa-miR-1305 2685 3706 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1306-3p 2686 3707 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1306-5p 2687 3708 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1307-3p 2688 3709 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1307-5p 2689 3710 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-130a-3p 2690 3711 lung, monocytes, various cancers pro-angiogenic
    vascular endothelial (basal cell
    cells carcinoma,
    HCC, ovarian,
    etc), drug
    resistance
    hsa-miR-130a-5p 2691 3712 lung, monocytes, various cancers pro-angiogenic
    vascular endothelial (basal cell
    cells carcinoma,
    HCC, ovarian,
    etc), drug
    resistance
    hsa-miR-130b-3p 2692 3713 Lung, epidermal various cancers cell
    cells (keratinocytes) (gastric, rena cell proiferation/senescence
    carcinoma)
    hsa-miR-130b-5p 2693 3714 Lung, epidermal various cancers cell
    cells (keratinocytes) (gastric, rena cell proiferation/senescence
    carcinoma)
    hsa-miR-1321 2694 3715 neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-1322 2695 3716 neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-1323 2696 3717 placenta neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-132-3p 2697 3718 Brain (neuron),
    immune cells
    hsa-miR-1324 2698 3719 neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-132-5p 2699 3720 brain (neuron),
    immune cells
    hsa-miR-133a 2700 3721 muscle, heart, heart failure, myogenesis
    epithelial cells esophageal cancer
    (lung)
    hsa-miR-133b 2701 3722 muscle, heart, heart failure, myogenesis
    epithelial cells esophageal cancer
    (lung)
    hsa-miR-134 2702 3723 lung (epithelial) non-samll cell
    lung cancer,
    pulmonary
    embolism
    hsa-miR-1343 2703 3724 breast cancer cells
    hsa-miR-135a-3p 2704 3725 brain, other tissues various cancer tumor
    cells (lung, breast, suppressor
    colorectal, HCC,
    etc)
    hsa-miR-135a-5p 2705 3726 brain, other tissues various cancer tumor
    cells (lung, breast, suppressor
    colorectal, HCC,
    etc)
    hsa-miR-135b-3p 2706 3727 brain, placenta, various cancers
    other tissues (gastric,
    mammary, neuroblastomas,
    pancreatic, etc)
    hsa-miR-135b-5p 2707 3728 brain, placenta, various cancers
    other tissues (gastric,
    mammary, neuroblastomas,
    pancreatic, etc)
    hsa-miR-136-3p 2708 3729 stem cells, placenta glioma tumor
    suppressor
    hsa-miR-136-5p 2709 3730 stem cells, placenta glioma tumor
    suppressor
    hsa-miR-137 2710 3731 brain various cancers inhibiting
    (glioblastoma, cancer cell
    breast, gastric proliferation and
    etc), Alzheimer's migration
    disease
    hsa-miR-138-1-3p 2711 3732 stem cells, arious cancer cell
    epidermal cells, proliferation/senescence
    cells (keratinocytes) downregulated in
    HCC
    hsa-miR-138-2-3p 2712 3733 stem cells arious cancer
    cells,
    downregulated in
    HCC
    hsa-miR-138-5p 2713 3734 stem cells arious cancer
    cells,
    downregulated in
    HCC
    hsa-miR-139-3p 2714 3735 hematocytes, brain various cancer repress cancer
    cells (colorectal, metastasis
    gastric, ovarian)
    hsa-miR-139-5p 2715 3736 hematocytes, brain various cancer repress cancer
    cells (colorectal, metastasis
    gastric, ovarian)
    hsa-miR-140-3p 2716 3737 airway smooth Virus infection,
    muscle cancers
    hsa-miR-140-5p 2717 3738 cartilage csncers
    (chondrocytes)
    hsa-miR-141-3p 2718 3739 Many tissues/cells various cancer cell
    cells (HCC, differentiation
    prostate, kidney,
    etc)
    hsa-miR-141-5p 2719 3740 Many tissues/cells various cancer cell
    cells (HCC, differentiation
    prostate, kidney,
    etc)
    hsa-miR-142-3p 2720 3741 meyloid cells, immune
    hematopoiesis, response
    APC cells
    hsa-miR-142-5p 2721 3742 meyloid cells, immune
    hematopoiesis, response
    APC cells
    hsa-miR-143-3p 2722 3743 vascular smooth pre-B-cell acute
    muscle lymphocytic
    leukemia, virus
    infection
    hsa-miR-143-5p 2723 3744 vascular smooth virus infection
    muscle, T-cells
    hsa-miR-144-3p 2724 3745 erythroid various cancers cell
    (lung, colorectal, differentiation
    etc)
    hsa-miR-144-5p 2725 3746 erythroid various cancers cell
    (lung, colorectal, differentiation
    etc)
    hsa-miR-145-3p 2726 3747 kidney, cartilage, T-cell lupus tumor
    vascular smooth suppressor
    muscle
    hsa-miR-145-5p 2727 3748 kidney, cartilage, T-cell lupus tumor
    vascular smooth suppressor
    muscle
    hsa-miR-1468 2728 3749 lung cancer
    hsa-miR-1469 2729 3750 tumor
    cell (follicular
    lymphoma), rectal
    cancer
    hsa-miR-146a-3p 2730 3751 immune cells, various cancers,
    hematopoiesis endotoxin
    tolerance
    hsa-miR-146a-5p 2731 3752 immune cells, various cancers,
    hematopoiesis endotoxin
    tolerance
    hsa-miR-146b-3p 2732 3753 immune cells various cancers
    hsa-miR-146b-5p 2733 3754 Embryonic stem various cancers tumor invation,
    cells (glioma) migration
    hsa-miR-1470 2734 3755
    hsa-miR-1471 2735 3756 tumor
    cell (follicular
    lymphoma), rectal
    cancer
    hsa-miR-147a 2736 3757 Macrophage inflammatory
    response
    hsa-miR-147b 2737 3758 Macrophage inflammatory
    response
    hsa-miR-148a-3p 2738 3759 hematopoietic cells CLL, T-lineage
    ALL
    hsa-miR-148a-5p 2739 3760 hematopoietic cells CLL, T-lineage
    ALL
    hsa-miR-148b-3p 2740 3761 neuron
    hsa-miR-148b-5p 2741 3762 neuron
    hsa-miR-149-3p 2742 3763 heart, brain various cancers
    (glioma,
    colorectal, gastric,
    etc)
    hsa-miR-149-5p 2743 3764 heart, brain various cancers
    (glioma,
    colorectal, gastric,
    etc)
    hsa-miR-150-3p 2744 3765 hematopoietic cells circulating plasma
    (lymphoid) (acute myeloid
    leukemia)
    hsa-miR-150-5p 2745 3766 hematopoietic cells circulating plasma
    (lymphoid) (acute myeloid
    leukemia)
    hsa-miR-151a-3p 2746 3767 neuron, fetal liver
    hsa-miR-151a-5p 2747 3768 neuron, fetal liver
    hsa-miR-151b 2748 3769 immune cells (B-
    cells)
    hsa-miR-152 2749 3770 liver
    hsa-miR-153 2750 3771 brain
    hsa-miR-1537 2751 3772
    hsa-miR-1538 2752 3773 blood Cancer cells
    hsa-miR-1539 2753 3774 esophageal cell line
    KYSE-150R
    hsa-miR-154-3p 2754 3775 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-154-5p 2755 3776 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-155-3p 2756 3777 T/B cells, various cancers
    monocytes, breast (CLL, B cell
    lymphoma,
    breast, lung,
    ovarian, cervical,
    colorectal,
    prostate)
    hsa-miR-155-5p 2757 3778 T/B cells, various cancers
    monocytes, breast (CLL, B cell
    lymphoma,
    breast, lung,
    ovarian, cervical,
    colorectal,
    prostate)
    hsa-miR-1587 2758 3779 identified in B-cells
    hsa-miR-15a-3p 2759 3780 blood, lymphocyte, cell cycle,
    hematopoietic proliferation
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-15a-5p 2760 3781 blood, lymphocyte, cell cycle,
    hematopoietic proliferation
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-15b-3p 2761 3782 blood, lymphocyte, cell cycle,
    hematopoietic proliferation
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-15b-5p 2762 3783 blood, lymphocyte, cell cycle,
    hematopoietic proliferation
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-16-1-3p 2763 3784 embryonic stem
    cells, blood,
    hematopoietic
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-16-2-3p 2764 3785 blood, lymphocyte,
    hematopoietic
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-16-5p 2765 3786 Many tissues, blood
    hsa-miR-17-3p 2766 3787 embryonic stem tumor
    cells, endothelial angiogenesis
    cells,
    hsa-miR-17-5p 2767 3788 endothelial cells, tumor
    kidney, breast; angiogenesis
    hsa-miR-181a-2-3p 2768 3789 glioblast, stem cells
    hsa-miR-181a-3p 2769 3790 glioblast, myeloid
    cells, Embryonic
    stem cells
    hsa-miR-181a-5p 2770 3791 glioblast, myeloid
    cells, Embryonic
    stem cells
    hsa-miR-181b-3p 2771 3792 glioblast, cell
    Embryonic stem proiferation/senescence
    cells, epidermal
    (keratinocytes)
    hsa-miR-181b-5p 2772 3793 glioblast, cell
    Embryonic stem proiferation/senescence
    cells, epidermal
    (keratinocytes)
    hsa-miR-181c-3p 2773 3794 brain, stem variou cance cells cell
    cells/progenitor (gliobasltoma, differentiation
    basal cell
    carcinoma,
    prostate)
    hsa-miR-181c-5p 2774 3795 brain, stem variou cance cells cell
    cells/progenitor (gliobasltoma, differentiation
    basal cell
    carcinoma,
    prostate)
    hsa-miR-181d 2775 3796 glia cells
    hsa-miR-182-3p 2776 3797 immune cells autoimmune immune
    response
    hsa-miR-1825 2777 3798 discovered in a
    MiRDeep screening
    hsa-miR-182-5p 2778 3799 lung, immune cells autoimmune immune
    response
    hsa-miR-1827 2779 3800 small cell lung
    cancer
    hsa-miR-183-3p 2780 3801 brain
    hsa-miR-183-5p 2781 3802 brain
    hsa-miR-184 2782 3803 blood, tongue,
    pancreas (islet)
    hsa-miR-185-3p 2783 3804
    hsa-miR-185-5p 2784 3805
    hsa-miR-186-3p 2785 3806 osteoblasts, heart various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-186-5p 2786 3807 osteoblasts, heart various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-187-3p 2787 3808 thyroid tumor
    hsa-miR-187-5p 2788 3809 thyroid tumor
    hsa-miR-188-3p 2789 3810 irway smooth
    muscle, central
    nervous system
    hsa-miR-188-5p 2790 3811 irway smooth
    muscle, central
    nervous system
    hsa-miR-18a-3p 2791 3812 endothelial cells,
    lung
    hsa-miR-18a-5p 2792 3813 endothelial cells,
    lung
    hsa-miR-18b-3p 2793 3814 lung
    hsa-miR-18b-5p 2794 3815 lung
    hsa-miR-1908 2795 3816 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-1909-3p 2796 3817 rectal cancer
    hsa-miR-1909-5p 2797 3818 rectal cancer
    hsa-miR-190a 2798 3819 brain
    hsa-miR-190b 2799 3820 brain
    hsa-miR-1910 2800 3821 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1911-3p 2801 3822 embryonic stem
    cells, neural
    precursor
    hsa-miR-1911-5p 2802 3823 embryonic stem
    cells, neural
    precursor
    hsa-miR-1912 2803 3824 embryonic stem
    cells, neural
    precursor
    hsa-miR-1913 2804 3825 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-191-3p 2805 3826 chroninc
    lymphocyte
    leukimia, B-
    lieage ALL
    hsa-miR-1914-3p 2806 3827 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1914-5p 2807 3828 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1915-3p 2808 3829 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-1915-5p 2809 3830 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-191-5p 2810 3831 chroninc
    lymphocyte
    leukimia, B-
    lieage ALL
    hsa-miR-192-3p 2811 3832 kidney
    hsa-miR-192-5p 2812 3833 kidney
    hsa-miR-193a-3p 2813 3834 many tissues/cells various cancer tumor
    cells (lung, suppressor,
    osteoblastoma, proliferation
    ALL, follicular
    lymphoma, etc)
    hsa-miR-193a-5p 2814 3835 many tissues/cells various cancer tumor
    cells (lung, suppressor,
    osteoblastoma, proliferation
    ALL, follicular
    lymphoma, etc)
    hsa-miR-193b-3p 2815 3836 many tissues/cells, arious cancer tumor
    semen cells (prostate, suppressor
    breast, melanoma,
    myeloma, non
    small cell lung,
    etc)follicular
    lymphoma)
    hsa-miR-193b-5p 2816 3837 many tissues/cells, arious cancer tumor
    semen cells (prostate, suppressor
    breast, melanoma,
    myeloma, non
    small cell lung,
    etc)follicular
    lymphoma)
    hsa-miR-194-3p 2817 3838 kidney, liver various cancers
    hsa-miR-194-5p 2818 3839 kidney, liver various cancers
    hsa-miR-195-3p 2819 3840 breast, pancreas
    (islet)
    hsa-miR-195-5p 2820 3841 breast, pancreas
    (islet)
    hsa-miR-196a-3p 2821 3842 pancreatic various cancer oncogenic,
    cells, endometrial cells (pancreatic, tumor
    tissues, osteosarcoma, suppressor
    mesenchymal stem endometrial,
    cells AML etc)
    hsa-miR-196a-5p 2822 3843 pancreatic various cancer oncogenic,
    cells, endometrial cells (pancreatic, tumor
    tissues, osteosarcoma, suppressor
    mesenchymal stem endometrial,
    cells AML etc)
    hsa-miR-196b-3p 2823 3844 endometrial tissues glioblastoma apoptosis
    hsa-miR-196b-5p 2824 3845 endometrial tissues glioblastoma apoptosis
    hsa-miR-1972 2825 3846 acute
    lymphoblastic
    leukemia
    hsa-miR-1973 2826 3847 acute
    lymphoblastic
    leukemia
    hsa-miR-197-3p 2827 3848 blood (myeloid), various cancers
    other tissues/cells (thyroid tumor,
    leukemia, etc)
    hsa-miR-197-5p 2828 3849 blood (myeloid), various cancers
    other tissues/cells (thyroid tumor,
    leukemia, etc)
    hsa-miR-1976 2829 3850 acute
    lymphoblastic
    leukemia
    hsa-miR-198 2830 3851 central nevous
    system (CNS)
    hsa-miR-199a-3p 2831 3852 liver, embryoid
    body cells,
    cardiomyocytes
    hsa-miR-199a-5p 2832 3853 liver,
    cardiomyocytes
    hsa-miR-199b-3p 2833 3854 liver, osteoblast various cancers osteogenesis
    hsa-miR-199b-5p 2834 3855 liver, osteoblast various cancers osteogenesis
    hsa-miR-19a-3p 2835 3856 endothelial cells tumor
    angiogenesis
    hsa-miR-19a-5p 2836 3857 endothelial cells tumor
    angiogenesis
    hsa-miR-19b-1-5p 2837 3858 endothelial cells tumor
    angiogenesis
    hsa-miR-19b-2-5p 2838 3859 endothelial cells tumor
    angiogenesis
    hsa-miR-19b-3p 2839 3860 endothelial cells tumor
    angiogenesis
    hsa-miR-200a-3p 2840 3861 epithelial cells, various cancers tumor
    many other tissues (breast, cervical, progression and
    bladder, etc) metastasis
    hsa-miR-200a-5p 2841 3862 epithelial cells, various cancers tumor
    many other tissues (breast, cervical, progression and
    bladder, etc) metastasis
    hsa-miR-200b-3p 2842 3863 epithelial cells, tumor
    many other tissues progression and
    metastasis
    hsa-miR-200b-5p 2843 3864 epithelial cells, tumor
    many other tissues progression and
    metastasis
    hsa-miR-200c-3p 2844 3865 epithelial cells, tumor
    many other tissues, progression and
    embryonic stem metastasis
    cells
    hsa-miR-200c-5p 2845 3866 epithelial cells, tumor
    many other tissues, progression and
    embryonic stem metastasis
    cells
    hsa-miR-202-3p 2846 3867 blood lymphomagenesis,
    other cancers
    hsa-miR-202-5p 2847 3868 blood lymphomagenesis,
    other cancers
    hsa-miR-203a 2848 3869 skin (epithelium) psoriasis,
    autoimmune
    hsa-miR-203b-3p 2849 3870 skin specific psoriasis,
    (epithelium) autoimmune
    hsa-miR-203b-5p 2850 3871 skin specific psoriasis,
    (epithelium) autoimmune
    hsa-miR-204-3p 2851 3872 adipose, other various cancers tumor
    tissues/cells, kidney metastasis
    hsa-miR-204-5p 2852 3873 adipose, other various cancers tumor
    tissues/cells, kidney metastasis
    hsa-miR-2052 2853 3874
    hsa-miR-2053 2854 3875
    hsa-miR-205-3p 2855 3876 blood (plasma) various cancer
    cells (breast,
    glioma,
    melanoma,
    endometrial, etc)
    hsa-miR-2054 2856 3877
    hsa-miR-205-5p 2857 3878 blood (plasma) various cancer
    cells (breast,
    glioma,
    melanoma,
    endometrial, etc)
    hsa-miR-206 2858 3879 muscle (cardiac and myogenesis
    skeletal)
    hsa-miR-208a 2859 3880 heart (cardiomyocyte), cardiac defects
    muscle
    hsa-miR-208b 2860 3881 heart (cardiomyocyte), cardiac defects
    muscle
    hsa-miR-20a-3p 2861 3882 endothelial cells,
    kidney, osteogenic
    cells
    hsa-miR-20a-5p 2862 3883 endothelial cells,
    kidney, osteogenic
    cells
    hsa-miR-20b-3p 2863 3884 osteogenic cells
    hsa-miR-20b-5p 2864 3885 osteogenic cells
    hsa-miR-210 2865 3886 kidney, heart, RCC, B-cell angiogenesis
    vascular endothelial lymphocytes
    cells
    hsa-miR-2110 2866 3887 rectal cancer
    hsa-miR-2113 2867 3888 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-211-3p 2868 3889 melanocytes melanoma and
    other cancers
    hsa-miR-2114-3p 2869 3890 ovary, female
    reproductuve tract
    hsa-miR-2114-5p 2870 3891 ovary, female
    reproductuve tract
    hsa-miR-2115-3p 2871 3892 female reproductive ovarian cancer
    tract
    hsa-miR-2115-5p 2872 3893 female reproductive ovarian cancer
    tract
    hsa-miR-211-5p 2873 3894 melanocytes melanoma and
    other cancers
    hsa-miR-2116-3p 2874 3895 live
    cancer (hepatocytes)
    and ovarian
    cancer
    hsa-miR-2116-5p 2875 3896 live
    cancer (hepatocytes)
    and ovarian
    cancer
    hsa-miR-2117 2876 3897 ovarian cancer
    hsa-miR-212-3p 2877 3898 brain (neuron), lymphoma
    spleen
    hsa-miR-212-5p 2878 3899 brain (neuron), lymphoma
    spleen
    hsa-miR-21-3p 2879 3900 glioblast, Blood autoimmune,
    (meyloid cells), heart diseases,
    liver, vascular cancers
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-214-3p 2880 3901 immune cerlls, varioua cancers immune
    pancreas (melanoma, response
    pancreatic,
    ovarian)
    hsa-miR-214-5p 2881 3902 immune cells, varioua cancers immune
    pancreas (melanoma, response
    pancreatic,
    ovarian)
    hsa-miR-215 2882 3903 many tissues/cells various cancers cell cycle
    (renal, colon, arrest/p53
    osteosarcoma) inducible
    hsa-miR-21-5p 2883 3904 blood (myeloid autoimmune,
    cells), liver, heart diseases,
    endothelial cells cancers
    hsa-miR-216a-3p 2884 3905 kidney, pancreas
    hsa-miR-216a-5p 2885 3906 kidney, pancreas
    hsa-miR-216b 2886 3907 cancers senescence
    hsa-miR-217 2887 3908 endothelial cells various cancer
    cells (pancreas,
    kidney, breast)
    hsa-miR-218-1-3p 2888 3909 endothelial cells various cancer
    cells (gastric
    tumor, bladder,
    cervical, etc)
    hsa-miR-218-2-3p 2889 3910 various cancer
    cells (gastric
    tumor, bladder,
    cervical, etc)
    hsa-miR-218-5p 2890 3911 various cancer
    cells (gastric
    tumor, bladder,
    cervical, etc)
    hsa-miR-219-1-3p 2891 3912 brain,
    oligodendrocytes
    hsa-miR-219-2-3p 2892 3913 brain,
    oligodendrocytes
    hsa-miR-219-5p 2893 3914 brain,
    oligodendrocytes
    hsa-miR-221-3p 2894 3915 endothelial cells, leukemia and angiogenesis/vasculogenesis
    immune cells other cancers
    hsa-miR-221-5p 2895 3916 endothelial cells, leukemia and angiogenesis/vasculogenesis
    immune cells other cancers
    hsa-miR-222-3p 2896 3917 endothelial cells various cancers angiogenesis
    hsa-miR-222-5p 2897 3918 endothelial cells various cancers angiogenesis
    hsa-miR-223-3p 2898 3919 meyloid cells leukemia
    hsa-miR-223-5p 2899 3920 meyloid cells leukemia
    hsa-miR-22-3p 2900 3921 many tissues/cells various cancers tumorigenesis
    hsa-miR-224-3p 2901 3922 blood (plasma), cancers and
    ovary inflammation
    hsa-miR-224-5p 2902 3923 blood (plasma), cancers and
    ovary inflammation
    hsa-miR-22-5p 2903 3924 many tissues/cells Various cancers tumorigenesis
    hsa-miR-2276 2904 3925 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-2277-3p 2905 3926 female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-2277-5p 2906 3927 female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-2278 2907 3928 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-2355-3p 2908 3929 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-2355-5p 2909 3930 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-2392 2910 3931 identified in B-cells
    hsa-miR-23a-3p 2911 3932 brain (astrocyte), Cancers
    endothelial cells,
    blood (erythroid)
    hsa-miR-23a-5p 2912 3933 brain (astrocyte), cancers
    endothelial cells,
    blood (erythroid)
    hsa-miR-23b-3p 2913 3934 blood, meyloid cancers (renal
    cells cancer,
    glioblastoma,
    prostate, etc)
    and autoimmune
    hsa-miR-23b-5p 2914 3935 blood, meyloid cancers (glioblastoma,
    cells prostate, etc)
    and autoimmune
    hsa-miR-23c 2915 3936 cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-24-1-5p 2916 3937 lung, meyloid cells
    hsa-miR-24-2-5p 2917 3938 lung, meyloid cells
    hsa-miR-24-3p 2918 3939 lung, meyloid cells
    hsa-miR-2467-3p 2919 3940 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-2467-5p 2920 3941 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-25-3p 2921 3942 embryonic stem
    cells, airway
    smooth muscle
    hsa-miR-25-5p 2922 3943 embryonic stem
    cells, airway
    smooth muscle
    hsa-miR-2681-3p 2923 3944 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-2681-5p 2924 3945 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-2682-3p 2925 3946
    hsa-miR-2682-5p 2926 3947
    hsa-miR-26a-1-3p 2927 3948 embryonic stem CLL and other cell cycle and
    cells, blood, other cancers differentiation
    tissues
    hsa-miR-26a-2-3p 2928 3949 blood, other tissues CLL and other cell cycle and
    cancers differentiation
    hsa-miR-26a-5p 2929 3950 blood, other tissues CLL and other cell cycle and
    cancers differentiation
    hsa-miR-26b-3p 2930 3951 hematopoietic cells
    hsa-miR-26b-5p 2931 3952 hematopoietic cells
    hsa-miR-27a-3p 2932 3953 meyloid cells various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-27a-5p 2933 3954 meyloid cells various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-27b-3p 2934 3955 meyloid cells, various cancer pro-angiogenic
    vascular endothelial cells
    cells
    hsa-miR-27b-5p 2935 3956 meyloid cells, various cancer pro-angiogenic
    vascular endothelial cells
    cells
    hsa-miR-28-3p 2936 3957 blood (immune B/T cell
    cells) lymphoma
    hsa-miR-28-5p 2937 3958 blood (immune B/T cell
    cells) lymphoma
    hsa-miR-2861 2938 3959 osteoblasts basal cell
    carcinoma
    hsa-miR-2909 2939 3960 T-Lymphocytes
    hsa-miR-296-3p 2940 3961 kidney, heart, lung, angiogenesis
    entothelial cells
    hsa-miR-2964a-3p 2941 3962
    hsa-miR-2964a-5p 2942 3963
    hsa-miR-296-5p 2943 3964 lung, liver, angiogenesis
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-297 2944 3965 oocyte and prostate
    hsa-miR-298 2945 3966 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-299-3p 2946 3967 myeloid
    leukaemia,
    hepatoma, breast
    cancer
    hsa-miR-299-5p 2947 3968 myeloid
    leukaemia,
    hepatoma, breast
    cancer
    hsa-miR-29a-3p 2948 3969 immuno system CLL, other tumor
    cancers, suppression,
    neurodegenative immune
    disease modulation
    hsa-miR-29a-5p 2949 3970 immuno system CLL, other tumor
    cancers, suppression,
    neurodegenative immune
    disease modulation
    hsa-miR-29b-1-5p 2950 3971 immuno system CLL, other tumor
    cancers, suppression,
    neurodegenative immune
    disease modulation
    hsa-miR-29b-2-5p 2951 3972 immuno system CLL, other tumor
    cancers suppression,
    immune
    modulation
    hsa-miR-29b-3p 2952 3973 immuno system CLL, other tumor
    cancers suppression,
    immune
    modulation
    hsa-miR-29c-3p 2953 3974 immuno system CLL, other tumor
    cancers suppression,
    immune
    modulation
    hsa-miR-29c-5p 2954 3975 immuno system CLL, other tumor
    cancers suppression,
    immune
    modulation
    hsa-miR-300 2955 3976 osteoblast Bladder cancer
    hsa-miR-301a-3p 2956 3977 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-301a-5p 2957 3978 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-301b 2958 3979 esophageal
    adenocarcinoma,
    colonic cancer
    hsa-miR-302a-3p 2959 3980 embryonic stem lipid
    cells, lipid metabolism
    metabolism
    hsa-miR-302a-5p 2960 3981 embryonic stem lipid
    cells, lipid metabolism
    metabolism
    hsa-miR-302b-3p 2961 3982 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-302b-5p 2962 3983 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-302c-3p 2963 3984 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-302c-5p 2964 3985 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-302d-3p 2965 3986 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-302d-5p 2966 3987 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-302e 2967 3988 embryoid body
    cells
    hsa-miR-302f 2968 3989 gastric cancer
    hsa-miR-3064-3p 2969 3990
    hsa-miR-3064-5p 2970 3991
    hsa-miR-3065-3p 2971 3992 oligodendrocytes anti-virus
    response
    hsa-miR-3065-5p 2972 3993 oligodendrocytes solid tumors
    hsa-miR-3074-3p 2973 3994 various
    cancer (melanoma,
    breast)
    hsa-miR-3074-5p 2974 3995 various
    cancer (melanoma,
    breast)
    hsa-miR-30a-3p 2975 3996 kidney, pancreatic various cancers autophagy
    cells
    hsa-miR-30a-5p 2976 3997 CNS (prefrontal glioma, colon autophagy
    cortex), other carcinoma
    tissues
    hsa-miR-30b-3p 2977 3998 kidney, adipose,
    CNS (prefrontal
    cortex)
    hsa-miR-30b-5p 2978 3999 kidney, adipose,
    CNS (prefrontal
    cortex)
    hsa-miR-30c-1-3p 2979 4000 kidney, adipose,
    CNS (prefrontal
    cortex)
    hsa-miR-30c-2-3p 2980 4001 kidney, adipose,
    CNS (prefrontal
    cortex)
    hsa-miR-30c-5p 2981 4002 kidney, adipose,
    CNS (prefrontal
    cortex)
    hsa-miR-30d-3p 2982 4003 CNS (prefrontal
    cortex
    hsa-miR-30d-5p 2983 4004 CNS (prefrontal
    cortex, embryoid
    body cells
    hsa-miR-30e-3p 2984 4005 myeloid cells, glia
    cells
    hsa-miR-30e-5p 2985 4006 myeloid cells, glia
    cells
    hsa-miR-3115 2986 4007 various cancer
    (melanoma,
    breast tumor)
    hsa-miR-3116 2987 4008 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3117-3p 2988 4009 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3117-5p 2989 4010 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3118 2990 4011 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3119 2991 4012 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3120-3p 2992 4013 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3120-5p 2993 4014 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3121-3p 2994 4015 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3121-5p 2995 4016 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3122 2996 4017 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3123 2997 4018 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3124-3p 2998 4019 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3124-5p 2999 4020 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3125 3000 4021 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3126-3p 3001 4022 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3126-5p 3002 4023 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3127-3p 3003 4024 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3127-5p 3004 4025 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3128 3005 4026 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3129-3p 3006 4027 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3129-5p 3007 4028 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3130-3p 3008 4029 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3130-5p 3009 4030 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3131 3010 4031 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3132 3011 4032 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3133 3012 4033 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3134 3013 4034 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3135a 3014 4035 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3135b 3015 4036 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-3136-3p 3016 4037 discovered in the lymphoblastic
    melanoma leukaemia and
    miRNAome breast tumor
    hsa-miR-3136-5p 3017 4038 discovered in the lymphoblastic
    melanoma leukaemia and
    miRNAome breast tumor
    hsa-miR-3137 3018 4039 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3138 3019 4040 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3139 3020 4041 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-31-3p 3021 4042
    hsa-miR-3140-3p 3022 4043 discovered in the lymphoblastic
    melanoma leukaemia and
    miRNAome, ovary breast tumor
    hsa-miR-3140-5p 3023 4044 discovered in the lymphoblastic
    melanoma leukaemia and
    miRNAome, ovary breast tumor
    hsa-miR-3141 3024 4045 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3142 3025 4046 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome;
    immune cells
    hsa-miR-3143 3026 4047 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3144-3p 3027 4048 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3144-5p 3028 4049 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3145-3p 3029 4050 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3145-5p 3030 4051 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3146 3031 4052 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3147 3032 4053 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3148 3033 4054 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3149 3034 4055 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3150a-3p 3035 4056 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3150a-5p 3036 4057 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3150b-3p 3037 4058 discovered in the breast tumor and
    melanoma lymphoblastic
    miRNAome leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3150b-5p 3038 4059 discovered in the breast tumor and
    melanoma lymphoblastic
    miRNAome leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3151 3039 4060 discovered in the lymphoblastic
    melanoma leukaemia
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3152-3p 3040 4061 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3152-5p 3041 4062 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3153 3042 4063 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3154 3043 4064 discovered in the lymphoblastic
    melanoma leukaemia
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3155a 3044 4065 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3155b 3045 4066 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-3156-3p 3046 4067 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3156-5p 3047 4068 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3157-3p 3048 4069 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3157-5p 3049 4070 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3158-3p 3050 4071 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3158-5p 3051 4072 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3159 3052 4073 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-31-5p 3053 4074 various cancer
    cells (breast, lung,
    prostate)
    hsa-miR-3160-3p 3054 4075 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3160-5p 3055 4076 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3161 3056 4077 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3162-3p 3057 4078 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3162-5p 3058 4079 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3163 3059 4080 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3164 3060 4081 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3165 3061 4082 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3166 3062 4083 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3167 3063 4084 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3168 3064 4085 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3169 3065 4086 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3170 3066 4087 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3171 3067 4088 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3173-3p 3068 4089 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3173-5p 3069 4090 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3174 3070 4091 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3175 3071 4092 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3176 3072 4093 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3177-3p 3073 4094 discovered in the breast tumor and
    melanoma lymphoblastic
    miRNAome leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3177-5p 3074 4095 discovered in the breast tumor and
    melanoma lymphoblastic
    miRNAome leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3178 3075 4096 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3179 3076 4097 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3180 3077 4098 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3180-3p 3078 4099 discovered in breast
    tunor
    hsa-miR-3180-5p 3079 4100 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3181 3080 4101 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3182 3081 4102 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3183 3082 4103 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3184-3p 3083 4104 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3184-5p 3084 4105 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3185 3085 4106 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3186-3p 3086 4107 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3186-5p 3087 4108 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3187-3p 3088 4109 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3187-5p 3089 4110 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3188 3090 4111 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3189-3p 3091 4112 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3189-5p 3092 4113 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3190-3p 3093 4114 discovered in the lymphoblastic
    melanoma leukaemia
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3190-5p 3094 4115 discovered in the lymphoblastic
    melanoma leukaemia
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3191-3p 3095 4116 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3191-5p 3096 4117 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3192 3097 4118 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3193 3098 4119 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3194-3p 3099 4120 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3194-5p 3100 4121 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3195 3101 4122 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3196 3102 4123 basal cell
    carcinoma
    hsa-miR-3197 3103 4124 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3198 3104 4125 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3199 3105 4126 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome
    hsa-miR-3200-3p 3106 4127 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3200-5p 3107 4128 discovered in the breast tumor
    melanoma
    miRNAome, ovary
    hsa-miR-3201 3108 4129 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome,
    hsa-miR-3202 3109 4130 discovered in the
    melanoma
    miRNAome,epithelial
    cell BEAS2B
    hsa-miR-320a 3110 4131 blood, colon cancer
    heart (myocardiac) cells, heart
    disease
    hsa-miR-320b 3111 4132 central nevous
    system
    hsa-miR-320c 3112 4133 chondrocyte cartilage
    metabolism
    hsa-miR-320d 3113 4134 cancer stem cells
    hsa-miR-320e 3114 4135 neural cells
    hsa-miR-323a-3p 3115 4136 neurons myeloid
    leukaemia,
    mudulla thyroid
    carcinoma
    hsa-miR-323a-5p 3116 4137 neurons myeloid
    leukaemia,
    mudulla thyroid
    carcinoma
    hsa-miR-323b-3p 3117 4138 myeloid
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-323b-5p 3118 4139 myeloid
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-32-3p 3119 4140 blood, glia various cancers
    (lung, kidney,
    prostate, etc),
    virus infection
    hsa-miR-324-3p 3120 4141 kidney
    hsa-miR-324-5p 3121 4142 neurons tumor cells
    hsa-miR-325 3122 4143 neurons, placenta
    hsa-miR-32-5p 3123 4144 blood, glia various cancers
    (lung, kidney,
    prostate, etc),
    virus infection
    hsa-miR-326 3124 4145 neurons tumor cells
    hsa-miR-328 3125 4146 neuron, blood tumor cells
    hsa-miR-329 3126 4147 brain and platele
    hsa-miR-330-3p 3127 4148 various cancers
    (prostate,
    glioblastoma,
    colorectal)
    hsa-miR-330-5p 3128 4149 various cancers
    (prostate,
    glioblastoma,
    colorectal)
    hsa-miR-331-3p 3129 4150 gastric cancer
    hsa-miR-331-5p 3130 4151 lymphocytes
    hsa-miR-335-3p 3131 4152 kidney, breast RCC, multiple
    myeloma
    hsa-miR-335-5p 3132 4153 kidney, breast RCC, multiple
    myeloma
    hsa-miR-337-3p 3133 4154 lung gastric cancer
    hsa-miR-337-5p 3134 4155 lung
    hsa-miR-338-3p 3135 4156 epithelial cells, gastric, rectal
    oligodendrocytes cancer cells,
    osteosarcoma
    hsa-miR-338-5p 3136 4157 oligodendrocytes gastric cancer
    hsa-miR-339-3p 3137 4158 immune cell
    hsa-miR-339-5p 3138 4159 immune cell
    hsa-miR-33a-3p 3139 4160 pancreatic islet, lipid
    lipid metabolism metabolism
    hsa-miR-33a-5p 3140 4161 pancreatic islet, lipid
    lipid metabolism metabolism
    hsa-miR-33b-3p 3141 4162 lipid metabolism lipid
    metabolism
    hsa-miR-33b-5p 3142 4163 lipid metabolism lipid
    metabolism
    hsa-miR-340-3p 3143 4164 various cancers
    hsa-miR-340-5p 3144 4165 embryoid body
    cells
    hsa-miR-342-3p 3145 4166 brain, circulating multiple
    plasma myeloma, other
    cancers
    hsa-miR-342-5p 3146 4167 circulating plasma multiple
    myeloma, other
    cancers
    hsa-miR-345-3p 3147 4168 hematopoietic cells follicular
    lymphoma, other
    cancers
    hsa-miR-345-5p 3148 4169 hematopoietic cells follicular
    lymphoma, other
    cancers
    hsa-miR-346 3149 4170 immume cells cancers and
    autoimmune
    hsa-miR-34a-3p 3150 4171 breast, meyloid gastric cancer, tumor
    cells, ciliated CLL, other suppressor, p53
    epithelial cells inducible
    hsa-miR-34a-5p 3151 4172 breast, meyloid gastric cancer, tumor
    cells, ciliated CLL, other suppressor, p53
    epithelial cells inducible
    hsa-miR-34b-3p 3152 4173 ciliated epithelial various cancers tumor
    cells suppressor, p53
    inducible
    hsa-miR-34b-5p 3153 4174 ciliated epithelial various cancers tumor
    cells suppressor, p53
    inducible
    hsa-miR-34c-3p 3154 4175 ciliated epithelial various cancers tumor
    cells, placenta suppressor, p53
    inducible
    hsa-miR-34c-5p 3155 4176 ciliated epithelial various cancers tumor
    cells, placenta suppressor, p53
    inducible
    hsa-miR-3529-3p 3156 4177 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3529-5p 3157 4178 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3591-3p 3158 4179 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3591-5p 3159 4180 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3605-3p 3160 4181 discovered in
    reprodcutive tracts
    hsa-miR-3605-5p 3161 4182 discovered in
    reprodcutive tracts
    hsa-miR-3606-3p 3162 4183 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3606-5p 3163 4184 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3607-3p 3164 4185 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3607-5p 3165 4186 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3609 3166 4187 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3610 3167 4188 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3611 3168 4189 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3612 3169 4190 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3613-3p 3170 4191 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3613-5p 3171 4192 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-361-3p 3172 4193 blood, endothelial
    cells
    hsa-miR-3614-3p 3173 4194 discovered in
    cervical and breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-3614-5p 3174 4195 discovered in
    cervical and breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-3615 3175 4196 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-361-5p 3176 4197 endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-3616-3p 3177 4198 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3616-5p 3178 4199 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3617-3p 3179 4200 discovered in
    cervical tumors and
    psoriasis
    hsa-miR-3617-5p 3180 4201 discovered in
    cervical tumors and
    psoriasis
    hsa-miR-3618 3181 4202 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3619-3p 3182 4203 discovered in breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-3619-5p 3183 4204 discovered in breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-3620-3p 3184 4205 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3620-5p 3185 4206 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3621 3186 4207 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3622a-3p 3187 4208 discovered in breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-3622a-5p 3188 4209 discovered in breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-3622b-3p 3189 4210 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-3622b-5p 3190 4211 discovered in
    cervical tumors
    hsa-miR-362-3p 3191 4212 melanoma
    hsa-miR-362-5p 3192 4213 melanoma
    hsa-miR-363-3p 3193 4214 kidney stem cell,
    blood cells
    hsa-miR-363-5p 3194 4215 kidney stem cell,
    blood cells
    hsa-miR-3646 3195 4216 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3648 3196 4217 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3649 3197 4218 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3650 3198 4219 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3651 3199 4220 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3652 3200 4221 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3653 3201 4222 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3654 3202 4223 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3655 3203 4224 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3656 3204 4225 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3657 3205 4226 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3658 3206 4227 discovered in solid
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3659 3207 4228 discovered in breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-365a-3p 3208 4229 various cancer apoptosis
    cells (Immune
    cells, lung, colon,
    endometriotic)
    hsa-miR-365a-5p 3209 4230 various cancer apoptosis
    cells (Immune
    cells, lung, colon,
    endometriotic))
    hsa-miR-365b-3p 3210 4231 various cancer apoptosis
    (retinoblastoma, colon,
    endometriotic)
    hsa-miR-365b-5p 3211 4232 various cancer apoptosis
    (colon,
    endometriotic)
    hsa-miR-3660 3212 4233 discovered in breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-3661 3213 4234 discovered in breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-3662 3214 4235
    hsa-miR-3663-3p 3215 4236
    hsa-miR-3663-5p 3216 4237
    hsa-miR-3664-3p 3217 4238 discovered in breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-3664-5p 3218 4239 discovered in breast
    tumors
    hsa-miR-3665 3219 4240 brain
    hsa-miR-3666 3220 4241 brain
    hsa-miR-3667-3p 3221 4242 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3667-5p 3222 4243 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3668 3223 4244 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3669 3224 4245 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3670 3225 4246 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3671 3226 4247 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3672 3227 4248 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3673 3228 4249 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-367-3p 3229 4250 embryonic stem reprogramming
    cells
    hsa-miR-3674 3230 4251 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3675-3p 3231 4252 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3675-5p 3232 4253 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-367-5p 3233 4254 embryonic stem reprogramming
    cells
    hsa-miR-3676-3p 3234 4255 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3676-5p 3235 4256 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3677-3p 3236 4257 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3677-5p 3237 4258 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3678-3p 3238 4259 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3678-5p 3239 4260 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3679-3p 3240 4261 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3679-5p 3241 4262 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3680-3p 3242 4263 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3680-5p 3243 4264 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3681-3p 3244 4265 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3681-5p 3245 4266 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3682-3p 3246 4267 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3682-5p 3247 4268 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3683 3248 4269 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3684 3249 4270 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3685 3250 4271 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3686 3251 4272 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3687 3252 4273 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3688-3p 3253 4274 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3688-5p 3254 4275 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3689a-3p 3255 4276 discovered in
    female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-3689a-5p 3256 4277 discovered in
    female
    reproductive tract
    and peripheral
    blood
    hsa-miR-3689b-3p 3257 4278 discovered in
    female
    reproductive tract
    and peripheral
    blood
    hsa-miR-3689b-5p 3258 4279 discovered in
    female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-3689c 3259 4280 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-3689d 3260 4281 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-3689e 3261 4282 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-3689f 3262 4283 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-3690 3263 4284 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3691-3p 3264 4285 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3691-5p 3265 4286 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3692-3p 3266 4287 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-3692-5p 3267 4288 discovered in
    peripheral blood
    hsa-miR-369-3p 3268 4289 stem cells reprogramming
    hsa-miR-369-5p 3269 4290 stem cells reprogramming
    hsa-miR-370 3270 4291 acute meyloid tumor
    leukaemia and suppressor, lipid
    other cancers metabolism
    hsa-miR-3713 3271 4292 discovered in
    neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-3714 3272 4293 discovered in
    neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-371a-3p 3273 4294 serum
    hsa-miR-371a-5p 3274 4295 serum
    hsa-miR-371b-3p 3275 4296 serum
    hsa-miR-371b-5p 3276 4297 serum
    hsa-miR-372 3277 4298 hematopoietic cells,
    lung, placental
    (blood)
    hsa-miR-373-3p 3278 4299 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-373-5p 3279 4300 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-374a-3p 3280 4301 muscle (myoblasts) breast and lung myogenic
    cancer differentiation
    hsa-miR-374a-5p 3281 4302 muscle (myoblasts) breast and lung myogenic
    cancer differentiation
    hsa-miR-374b-3p 3282 4303 muscle (myoblasts) myogenic
    differentiation
    hsa-miR-374b-5p 3283 4304 muscle (myoblasts) myogenic
    differentiation
    hsa-miR-374c-3p 3284 4305 muscle (myoblasts) myogenic
    differentiation
    hsa-miR-374c-5p 3285 4306 muscle (myoblasts) myogenic
    differentiation
    hsa-miR-375 3286 4307 pancreas (islet)
    hsa-miR-376a-2-5p 3287 4308 regulatory miRs for
    hematopoietic cells
    (erythroid, platelet,
    lympho)
    hsa-miR-376a-3p 3288 4309 regulatory miRs for
    hematopoietic cells
    (erythroid, platelet,
    lympho)
    hsa-miR-376a-5p 3289 4310 regulatory miRs for
    hematopoietic cells
    (erythroid, platelet,
    lympho)
    hsa-miR-376b-3p 3290 4311 blood various cancer autophagy
    cells
    hsa-miR-376b-5p 3291 4312 blood various cancer autophagy
    cells
    hsa-miR-376c-3p 3292 4313 trophoblast various cancer cell proliferatio
    cells
    hsa-miR-376c-5p 3293 4314 trophoblast various cancer cell proliferatio
    cells
    hsa-miR-377-3p 3294 4315 hematopoietic cells
    hsa-miR-377-5p 3295 4316 hematopoietic cells
    hsa-miR-378a-3p 3296 4317 ovary, lipid
    metabolism
    hsa-miR-378a-5p 3297 4318 ovary,
    placenta/trophoblast,
    lipid metabolism
    hsa-miR-378b 3298 4319 lipid metabolism
    hsa-miR-378c 3299 4320 lipid metabolism
    hsa-miR-378d 3300 4321 lipid metabolism
    hsa-miR-378e 3301 4322 lipid metabolism
    hsa-miR-378f 3302 4323 lipid metabolism
    hsa-miR-378g 3303 4324 lipid metabolism
    hsa-miR-378h 3304 4325 lipid metabolism
    hsa-miR-378i 3305 4326 lipid metabolism
    hsa-miR-378j 3306 4327 lipid metabolism
    hsa-miR-379-3p 3307 4328 various cancers
    (breast,
    hepatocytes,
    colon)
    hsa-miR-379-5p 3308 4329 various cancers
    (breast,
    hepatocytes,
    colon)
    hsa-miR-380-3p 3309 4330 brain neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-380-5p 3310 4331 brain, embryonic neuroblastoma
    stem cells
    hsa-miR-381-3p 3311 4332 chondrogenesis,
    lung, brain
    hsa-miR-381-5p 3312 4333 chondrogenesis,
    lung, brain
    hsa-miR-382-3p 3313 4334 renal epithelial cells
    hsa-miR-382-5p 3314 4335 renal epithelial cells
    hsa-miR-383 3315 4336 testes, brain
    (medulla)
    hsa-miR-384 3316 4337 epithelial cells
    hsa-miR-3907 3317 4338 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3908 3318 4339 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3909 3319 4340 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3910 3320 4341 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3911 3321 4342 discovered in breast
    tumor and female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-3912 3322 4343 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3913-3p 3323 4344 discovered in breast
    tumor and female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-3913-5p 3324 4345 discovered in breast
    tumor and female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-3914 3325 4346 discovered in breast
    tumor and female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-3915 3326 4347 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3916 3327 4348 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3917 3328 4349 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3918 3329 4350 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3919 3330 4351 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3920 3331 4352 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3921 3332 4353 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3922-3p 3333 4354 discovered in breast
    tumor and female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-3922-5p 3334 4355 discovered in breast
    tumor and female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-3923 3335 4356 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3924 3336 4357 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3925-3p 3337 4358 discovered in breast
    tumor and female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-3925-5p 3338 4359 discovered in breast
    tumor and female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-3926 3339 4360 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3927-3p 3340 4361 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract and psoriasis
    hsa-miR-3927-5p 3341 4362 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract and psoriasis
    hsa-miR-3928 3342 4363 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3929 3343 4364 discovered in
    female reproductive
    tract
    hsa-miR-3934-3p 3344 4365 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-3934-5p 3345 4366 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-3935 3346 4367
    hsa-miR-3936 3347 4368 discovered in breast
    tumor and
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3937 3348 4369
    hsa-miR-3938 3349 4370
    hsa-miR-3939 3350 4371
    hsa-miR-3940-3p 3351 4372 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3940-5p 3352 4373 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3941 3353 4374
    hsa-miR-3942-3p 3354 4375 discovered in breast
    tumor and
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3942-5p 3355 4376 discovered in breast
    tumor and
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3943 3356 4377
    hsa-miR-3944-3p 3357 4378 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3944-5p 3358 4379 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-3945 3359 4380
    hsa-miR-3960 3360 4381 osteoblast
    hsa-miR-3972 3361 4382 discovered in Acute
    Myeloid Leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3973 3362 4383 discovered in Acute
    Myeloid Leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3974 3363 4384 discovered in Acute
    Myeloid Leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3975 3364 4385 discovered in Acute
    Myeloid Leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3976 3365 4386 discovered in Acute
    Myeloid Leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3977 3366 4387 discovered in Acute
    Myeloid Leukaemia
    hsa-miR-3978 3367 4388 discovered in Acute
    Myeloid Leukaemia
    hsa-miR-409-3p 3368 4389 gastric cancer
    hsa-miR-409-5p 3369 4390 gastric cancer
    hsa-miR-410 3370 4391 brain glioma
    hsa-miR-411-3p 3371 4392 Glioblastoma
    others
    hsa-miR-411-5p 3372 4393 Glioblastoma
    others
    hsa-miR-412 3373 4394 upregulated in
    lung cancer
    hsa-miR-421 3374 4395 endothelial cells gastric cancer,
    HCC
    hsa-miR-422a 3375 4396 circulating
    microRNA (in
    plasma)
    hsa-miR-423-3p 3376 4397 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-423-5p 3377 4398 heart, embryonic
    stem cells
    hsa-miR-424-3p 3378 4399 endothelial cells various pro-angiogenic
    cancers (e.g B-
    lieage ALL),
    cardiac diseases
    hsa-miR-424-5p 3379 4400 endothelial cells various pro-angiogenic
    cancers (e.g B-
    lieage ALL),
    cardiac diseases
    hsa-miR-4251 3380 4401 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4252 3381 4402 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4253 3382 4403 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-425-3p 3383 4404 brain ovarian cancer,
    brain tumor
    hsa-miR-4254 3384 4405 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4255 3385 4406 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-425-5p 3386 4407 brain B-lieage ALL,
    brain tumor
    hsa-miR-4256 3387 4408 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4257 3388 4409 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4258 3389 4410 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4259 3390 4411 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4260 3391 4412 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4261 3392 4413 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4262 3393 4414 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4263 3394 4415 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4264 3395 4416 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4265 3396 4417 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4266 3397 4418 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4267 3398 4419 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4268 3399 4420 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4269 3400 4421 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4270 3401 4422 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4271 3402 4423 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4272 3403 4424 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4273 3404 4425
    hsa-miR-4274 3405 4426 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4275 3406 4427 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4276 3407 4428 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4277 3408 4429 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4278 3409 4430 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4279 3410 4431 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4280 3411 4432 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4281 3412 4433 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4282 3413 4434 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4283 3414 4435 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4284 3415 4436 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4285 3416 4437 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4286 3417 4438 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4287 3418 4439 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4288 3419 4440 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4289 3420 4441 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-429 3421 4442 Epithelial cells various cancers
    (colorectal,
    endometrial,
    gastric, ovarian
    etc)
    hsa-miR-4290 3422 4443 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4291 3423 4444 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4292 3424 4445 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4293 3425 4446 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4294 3426 4447 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4295 3427 4448 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4296 3428 4449 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4297 3429 4450 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4298 3430 4451 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4299 3431 4452 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4300 3432 4453 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4301 3433 4454 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4302 3434 4455 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4303 3435 4456 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4304 3436 4457 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4305 3437 4458 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4306 3438 4459 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4307 3439 4460 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4308 3440 4461 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4309 3441 4462 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4310 3442 4463 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4311 3443 4464 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4312 3444 4465 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4313 3445 4466 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-431-3p 3446 4467 Cancers
    (follicular
    lymphoma)
    hsa-miR-4314 3447 4468 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4315 3448 4469 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-431-5p 3449 4470 Cancers
    (follicular
    lymphoma)
    hsa-miR-4316 3450 4471 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4317 3451 4472 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4318 3452 4473 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4319 3453 4474 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4320 3454 4475 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4321 3455 4476 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4322 3456 4477 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4323 3457 4478 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-432-3p 3458 4479 myoblast myogenic
    differentiation
    hsa-miR-4324 3459 4480 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4325 3460 4481 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-432-5p 3461 4482 myoblast myogenic
    differentiation
    hsa-miR-4326 3462 4483 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4327 3463 4484 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4328 3464 4485 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4329 3465 4486 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-433 3466 4487 various diseases
    (cancer,
    Parkinson's,
    Chondrodysplasia)
    hsa-miR-4330 3467 4488 discovered in
    embryonic stem
    cells and neural
    precusors
    hsa-miR-4417 3468 4489 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4418 3469 4490 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4419a 3470 4491 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4419b 3471 4492 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4420 3472 4493 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4421 3473 4494 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4422 3474 4495 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4423-3p 3475 4496 discovered in breast
    tumor, B cells and
    skin (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-4423-5p 3476 4497 discovered in breast
    tumor B cells and
    skin (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-4424 3477 4498 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4425 3478 4499 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4426 3479 4500 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4427 3480 4501 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4428 3481 4502 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4429 3482 4503 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4430 3483 4504 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4431 3484 4505 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4432 3485 4506 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4433-3p 3486 4507 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4433-5p 3487 4508 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4434 3488 4509 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4435 3489 4510 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4436a 3490 4511 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4436b-3p 3491 4512 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4436b-5p 3492 4513 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4437 3493 4514 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4438 3494 4515 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4439 3495 4516 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4440 3496 4517 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4441 3497 4518 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4442 3498 4519 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4443 3499 4520 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4444 3500 4521 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4445-3p 3501 4522 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4445-5p 3502 4523 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4446-3p 3503 4524 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4446-5p 3504 4525 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4447 3505 4526 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4448 3506 4527 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4449 3507 4528 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4450 3508 4529 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4451 3509 4530 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4452 3510 4531 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4453 3511 4532 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4454 3512 4533 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4455 3513 4534 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4456 3514 4535 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4457 3515 4536 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4458 3516 4537 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4459 3517 4538 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4460 3518 4539 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4461 3519 4540 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4462 3520 4541 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4463 3521 4542 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4464 3522 4543 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4465 3523 4544 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4466 3524 4545 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4467 3525 4546 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4468 3526 4547 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4469 3527 4548 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4470 3528 4549 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4471 4550 5571 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4472 4551 5572 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4473 4552 5573 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4474-3p 4553 5574 discovered in breast
    tumor,
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia and B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4474-5p 4554 5575 discovered in breast
    tumor,
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia and B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4475 4555 5576 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4476 4556 5577 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4477a 4557 5578 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4477b 4558 5579 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4478 4559 5580 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4479 4560 5581 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-448 4561 5582 liver (hepatocytes) HCC
    hsa-miR-4480 4562 5583 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4481 4563 5584 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4482-3p 4564 5585 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4482-5p 4565 5586 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4483 4566 5587 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4484 4567 5588 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4485 4568 5589 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4486 4569 5590 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4487 4570 5591 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4488 4571 5592 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4489 4572 5593 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4490 4573 5594 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4491 4574 5595 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4492 4575 5596 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4493 4576 5597 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4494 4577 5598 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4495 4578 5599 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4496 4579 5600 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4497 4580 5601 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4498 4581 5602 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4499 4582 5603 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-449a 4583 5604 chondrocytes, ciliated lung, colonic, cell cycle
    epithelial cells ovarian cancer progression and
    proliferation
    hsa-miR-449b-3p 4584 5605 ciliated epithelial various cancer cell cycle
    cells, other tissues cells progression and
    proliferation
    hsa-miR-449b-5p 4585 5606 ciliated epithelial various cancer cell cycle
    cells, other tissues cells progression and
    proliferation
    hsa-miR-449c-3p 4586 5607 epithelial ovarian
    cancer cells
    hsa-miR-449c-5p 4587 5608 epithelial ovarian
    cancer cells
    hsa-miR-4500 4588 5609 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4501 4589 5610 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4502 4590 5611 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4503 4591 5612 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4504 4592 5613 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4505 4593 5614 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4506 4594 5615 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4507 4595 5616 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4508 4596 5617 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4509 4597 5618 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-450a-3p 4598 5619
    hsa-miR-450a-5p 4599 5620
    hsa-miR-450b-3p 4600 5621
    hsa-miR-450b-5p 4601 5622
    hsa-miR-4510 4602 5623 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4511 4603 5624 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4512 4604 5625 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4513 4605 5626 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4514 4606 5627 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4515 4607 5628 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4516 4608 5629 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4517 4609 5630 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4518 4610 5631 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4519 4611 5632 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-451a 4612 5633 heart, central
    nevous system,
    epithelial cells
    hsa-miR-451b 4613 5634 heart, central
    nevous system,
    epithelial cells
    hsa-miR-4520a-3p 4614 5635 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells,
    skin (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-4520a-5p 4615 5636 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells,
    skin (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-4520b-3p 4616 5637 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4520b-5p 4617 5638 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4521 4618 5639 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4522 4619 5640 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4523 4620 5641 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-452-3p 4621 5642 myoblast bladder cancer
    and others
    hsa-miR-4524a-3p 4622 5643 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells,
    skin (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-4524a-5p 4623 5644 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells,
    skin (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-4524b-3p 4624 5645 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells,
    skin (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-4524b-5p 4625 5646 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells,
    skin (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-4525 4626 5647 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-452-5p 4627 5648 myoblast bladder cancer
    and others
    hsa-miR-4526 4628 5649 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4527 4629 5650 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4528 4630 5651 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4529-3p 4631 5652 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4529-5p 4632 5653 discovered in breast
    tumor and B cells
    hsa-miR-4530 4633 5654 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4531 4634 5655 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4532 4635 5656 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4533 4636 5657 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4534 4637 5658 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4535 4638 5659 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4536-3p 4639 5660 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4536-5p 4640 5661 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4537 4641 5662 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4538 4642 5663 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4539 4643 5664 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-4540 4644 5665 discovered in B
    cells
    hsa-miR-454-3p 4645 5666 embryoid body
    cells, central
    nevous system,
    monocytes
    hsa-miR-454-5p 4646 5667 embryoid body
    cells, central
    nevous system,
    monocytes
    hsa-miR-455-3p 4647 5668 basal cell
    carcinoma, other
    cancers
    hsa-miR-455-5p 4648 5669 basal cell
    carcinoma, other
    cancers
    hsa-miR-4632-3p 4649 5670 discovred in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4632-5p 4650 5671 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4633-3p 4651 5672 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4633-5p 4652 5673 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4634 4653 5674 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4635 4654 5675 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4636 4655 5676 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4637 4656 5677 discovered in breast
    tumor and
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-4638-3p 4657 5678 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4638-5p 4658 5679 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4639-3p 4659 5680 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4639-5p 4660 5681 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4640-3p 4661 5682 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4640-5p 4662 5683 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4641 4663 5684 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4642 4664 5685 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4643 4665 5686 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4644 4666 5687 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4645-3p 4667 5688 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4645-5p 4668 5689 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4646-3p 4669 5690 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4646-5p 4670 5691 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4647 4671 5692 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4648 4672 5693 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4649-3p 4673 5694 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4649-5p 4674 5695 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4650-3p 4675 5696 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4650-5p 4676 5697 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4651 4677 5698 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4652-3p 4678 5699 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4652-5p 4679 5700 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4653-3p 4680 5701 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4653-5p 4681 5702 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4654 4682 5703 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4655-3p 4683 5704 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4655-5p 4684 5705 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4656 4685 5706 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4657 4686 5707 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4658 4687 5708 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4659a-3p 4688 5709 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4659a-5p 4689 5710 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4659b-3p 4690 5711 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4659b-5p 4691 5712 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-466 4692 5713
    hsa-miR-4660 4693 5714 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4661-3p 4694 5715 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4661-5p 4695 5716 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4662a-3p 4696 5717 discovered in breast
    tumor, psoriasis
    hsa-miR-4662a-5p 4697 5718 discovered in breast
    tumor, psoriasis
    hsa-miR-4662b 4698 5719 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4663 4699 5720 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4664-3p 4700 5721 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4664-5p 4701 5722 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4665-3p 4702 5723 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4665-5p 4703 5724 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4666a-3p 4704 5725 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4666a-5p 4705 5726 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4666b 4706 5727
    hsa-miR-4667-3p 4707 5728 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4667-5p 4708 5729 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4668-3p 4709 5730 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4668-5p 4710 5731 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4669 4711 5732 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4670-3p 4712 5733 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4670-5p 4713 5734 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4671-3p 4714 5735 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4671-5p 4715 5736 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4672 4716 5737 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4673 4717 5738 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4674 4718 5739 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4675 4719 5740 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4676-3p 4720 5741 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4676-5p 4721 5742 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4677-3p 4722 5743 discovered in breast
    tumor, psoriasis
    hsa-miR-4677-5p 4723 5744 discovered in breast
    tumor, psoriasis
    hsa-miR-4678 4724 5745 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4679 4725 5746 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4680-3p 4726 5747 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4680-5p 4727 5748 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4681 4728 5749 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4682 4729 5750 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4683 4730 5751 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4684-3p 4731 5752 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4684-5p 4732 5753 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4685-3p 4733 5754 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4685-5p 4734 5755 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4686 4735 5756 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4687-3p 4736 5757 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4687-5p 4737 5758 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4688 4738 5759 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4689 4739 5760 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4690-3p 4740 5761 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4690-5p 4741 5762 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4691-3p 4742 5763 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4691-5p 4743 5764 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4692 4744 5765 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4693-3p 4745 5766 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4693-5p 4746 5767 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4694-3p 4747 5768 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4694-5p 4748 5769 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4695-3p 4749 5770 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4695-5p 4750 5771 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4696 4751 5772 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4697-3p 4752 5773 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4697-5p 4753 5774 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4698 4754 5775 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4699-3p 4755 5776 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4699-5p 4756 5777 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4700-3p 4757 5778 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4700-5p 4758 5779 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4701-3p 4759 5780 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4701-5p 4760 5781 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4703-3p 4761 5782 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4703-5p 4762 5783 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4704-3p 4763 5784 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4704-5p 4764 5785 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4705 4765 5786 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4706 4766 5787 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4707-3p 4767 5788 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4707-5p 4768 5789 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4708-3p 4769 5790 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4708-5p 4770 5791 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4709-3p 4771 5792 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4709-5p 4772 5793 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4710 4773 5794 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4711-3p 4774 5795 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4711-5p 4775 5796 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4712-3p 4776 5797 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4712-5p 4777 5798 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4713-3p 4778 5799 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4713-5p 4779 5800 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4714-3p 4780 5801 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4714-5p 4781 5802 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4715-3p 4782 5803 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4715-5p 4783 5804 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4716-3p 4784 5805 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4716-5p 4785 5806 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4717-3p 4786 5807 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4717-5p 4787 5808 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4718 4788 5809 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4719 4789 5810 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4720-3p 4790 5811 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4720-5p 4791 5812 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4721 4792 5813 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4722-3p 4793 5814 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4722-5p 4794 5815 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4723-3p 4795 5816 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4723-5p 4796 5817 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4724-3p 4797 5818 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4724-5p 4798 5819 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4725-3p 4799 5820 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4725-5p 4800 5821 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4726-3p 4801 5822 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4726-5p 4802 5823 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4727-3p 4803 5824 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4727-5p 4804 5825 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4728-3p 4805 5826 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4728-5p 4806 5827 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4729 4807 5828 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4730 4808 5829 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4731-3p 4809 5830 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4731-5p 4810 5831 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4732-3p 4811 5832 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4732-5p 4812 5833 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4733-3p 4813 5834 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4733-5p 4814 5835 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4734 4815 5836 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4735-3p 4816 5837 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4735-5p 4817 5838 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4736 4818 5839 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4737 4819 5840 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4738-3p 4820 5841 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4738-5p 4821 5842 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4739 4822 5843 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4740-3p 4823 5844 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4740-5p 4824 5845 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4741 4825 5846 discovered in breast
    tumor, psoriasis
    hsa-miR-4742-3p 4826 5847 discovered in breast
    tumor, psoriasis
    hsa-miR-4742-5p 4827 5848 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4743-3p 4828 5849 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4743-5p 4829 5850 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4744 4830 5851 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4745-3p 4831 5852 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4745-5p 4832 5853 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4746-3p 4833 5854 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4746-5p 4834 5855 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4747-3p 4835 5856 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4747-5p 4836 5857 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4748 4837 5858 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4749-3p 4838 5859 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4749-5p 4839 5860 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4750-3p 4840 5861 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4750-5p 4841 5862 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4751 4842 5863 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4752 4843 5864 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4753-3p 4844 5865 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4753-5p 4845 5866 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4754 4846 5867 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4755-3p 4847 5868 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4755-5p 4848 5869 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4756-3p 4849 5870 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4756-5p 4850 5871 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4757-3p 4851 5872 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4757-5p 4852 5873 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4758-3p 4853 5874 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4758-5p 4854 5875 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4759 4855 5876 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4760-3p 4856 5877 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4760-5p 4857 5878 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4761-3p 4858 5879 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4761-5p 4859 5880 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4762-3p 4860 5881 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4762-5p 4861 5882 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4763-3p 4862 5883 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4763-5p 4863 5884 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4764-3p 4864 5885 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4764-5p 4865 5886 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4765 4866 5887 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4766-3p 4867 5888 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4766-5p 4868 5889 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4767 4869 5890 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4768-3p 4870 5891 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4768-5p 4871 5892 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4769-3p 4872 5893 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4769-5p 4873 5894 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4770 4874 5895 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4771 4875 5896 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4772-3p 4876 5897 discovered in breast energy
    tumor, blood metabolism/
    monoclear cells obesity
    hsa-miR-4772-5p 4877 5898 discovered in breast energy
    tumor, blood metabolism/
    monoclear cells obesity
    hsa-miR-4773 4878 5899 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4774-3p 4879 5900 discovered in breast
    tumor and
    Lymphoblastic
    leukemia
    hsa-miR-4774-5p 4880 5901 discovered in breast
    tumor and
    Lymphoblastic
    leukemia
    hsa-miR-4775 4881 5902 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4776-3p 4882 5903 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4776-5p 4883 5904 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4777-3p 4884 5905 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4777-5p 4885 5906 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4778-3p 4886 5907 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4778-5p 4887 5908 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4779 4888 5909 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4780 4889 5910 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4781-3p 4890 5911 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4781-5p 4891 5912 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4782-3p 4892 5913 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4782-5p 4893 5914 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4783-3p 4894 5915 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4783-5p 4895 5916 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4784 4896 5917 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4785 4897 5918 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4786-3p 4898 5919 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4786-5p 4899 5920 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4787-3p 4900 5921 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4787-5p 4901 5922 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4788 4902 5923 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4789-3p 4903 5924 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4789-5p 4904 5925 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4790-3p 4905 5926 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4790-5p 4906 5927 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4791 4907 5928 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4792 4908 5929 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4793-3p 4909 5930 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4793-5p 4910 5931 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4794 4911 5932 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4795-3p 4912 5933 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4795-5p 4913 5934 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4796-3p 4914 5935 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4796-5p 4915 5936 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4797-3p 4916 5937 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4797-5p 4917 5938 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4798-3p 4918 5939 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4798-5p 4919 5940 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4799-3p 4920 5941 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4799-5p 4921 5942 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4800-3p 4922 5943 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4800-5p 4923 5944 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4801 4924 5945 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4802-3p 4925 5946 discovered in breast
    tumor, psoriasis
    hsa-miR-4802-5p 4926 5947 discovered in breast
    tumor, psoriasis
    hsa-miR-4803 4927 5948 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4804-3p 4928 5949 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-4804-5p 4929 5950 discovered in breast
    tumor
    hsa-miR-483-3p 4930 5951 aderonocortical oncogenic
    carcinoma,
    rectal/pancreatic
    cancer,
    proliferation of
    wounded
    epithelial cells
    hsa-miR-483-5p 4931 5952 cartilage aderonocortical angiogenesis
    (chondrocyte), fetal carcinoma
    brain
    hsa-miR-484 4932 5953 mitochondrial
    network
    hsa-miR-485-3p 4933 5954
    hsa-miR-485-5p 4934 5955 ovarian epithelial
    tumor
    hsa-miR-486-3p 4935 5956 erythroid cells various cancers
    hsa-miR-486-5p 4936 5957 stem cells (adipose) various cancers
    hsa-miR-487a 4937 5958 laryngeal
    carcinoma
    hsa-miR-487b 4938 5959 neuroblastoma, pulmonary
    carcinogenesis
    hsa-miR-488-3p 4939 5960 prostate cancer,
    others
    hsa-miR-488-5p 4940 5961 prostate cancer,
    others
    hsa-miR-489 4941 5962 mesenchymal stem osteogenesis
    cells
    hsa-miR-490-3p 4942 5963 neuroblastoma,
    terine leiomyoma
    (ULM)/muscle
    hsa-miR-490-5p 4943 5964 neuroblastoma,
    terine leiomyoma
    (ULM)/muscle
    hsa-miR-491-3p 4944 5965 various cancers, pro-apoptosis
    brain disease
    hsa-miR-491-5p 4945 5966 various cancers, pro-apoptosis
    brain disease
    hsa-miR-492 4946 5967
    hsa-miR-493-3p 4947 5968 myeloid cells,
    pancreas (islet)
    hsa-miR-493-5p 4948 5969 myeloid cells,
    pancreas (islet)
    hsa-miR-494 4949 5970 epithelial cells various cancers cell cycle
    hsa-miR-495-3p 4950 5971 platelet various cancers
    (gastric, MLL
    leukemia,
    pancreatic etc)
    and inflammation
    hsa-miR-495-5p 4951 5972 platelet various cancers
    (gastric, MLL
    leukemia,
    pancreatic etc)
    and inflammation
    hsa-miR-496 4952 5973 Blood
    hsa-miR-497-3p 4953 5974 various cancers tumor
    (breast, supressor/pro-
    colorectal, etc) apoptosis
    hsa-miR-497-5p 4954 5975 various cancers tumor
    (breast, supressor/pro-
    colorectal, etc) apoptosis
    hsa-miR-498 4955 5976 autoimmuno (e.g.
    rheumatoid
    arthritis)
    hsa-miR-4999-3p 4956 5977
    hsa-miR-4999-5p 4957 5978
    hsa-miR-499a-3p 4958 5979 heart, cardiac stem cardiovascular cardiomyocyte
    cells disease differentiation
    hsa-miR-499a-5p 4959 5980 heart, cardiac stem cardiovascular cardiomyocyte
    cells disease differentiation
    hsa-miR-499b-3p 4960 5981 heart, cardiac stem cardiovascular cardiomyocyte
    cells disease differentiation
    hsa-miR-499b-5p 4961 5982 heart, cardiac stem cardiovascular cardiomyocyte
    cells disease differentiation
    hsa-miR-5000-3p 4962 5983 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5000-5p 4963 5984 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5001-3p 4964 5985
    hsa-miR-5001-5p 4965 5986
    hsa-miR-5002-3p 4966 5987
    hsa-miR-5002-5p 4967 5988
    hsa-miR-5003-3p 4968 5989
    hsa-miR-5003-5p 4969 5990
    hsa-miR-5004-3p 4970 5991
    hsa-miR-5004-5p 4971 5992
    hsa-miR-5006-3p 4972 5993 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5006-5p 4973 5994 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5007-3p 4974 5995
    hsa-miR-5007-5p 4975 5996
    hsa-miR-5008-3p 4976 5997
    hsa-miR-5008-5p 4977 5998
    hsa-miR-5009-3p 4978 5999
    hsa-miR-5009-5p 4979 6000
    hsa-miR-500a-3p 4980 6001
    hsa-miR-500a-5p 4981 6002
    hsa-miR-500b 4982 6003 Blood (plasma)
    hsa-miR-5010-3p 4983 6004 abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-5010-5p 4984 6005 abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-5011-3p 4985 6006
    hsa-miR-5011-5p 4986 6007
    hsa-miR-501-3p 4987 6008
    hsa-miR-501-5p 4988 6009
    hsa-miR-502-3p 4989 6010 various cancers
    (hepatocellular,
    ovarian, breast)
    hsa-miR-502-5p 4990 6011 various cancers
    (hepatocellular,
    ovarian, breast)
    hsa-miR-503-3p 4991 6012 ovary
    hsa-miR-503-5p 4992 6013 ovary
    hsa-miR-504 4993 6014 glioblastoma
    hsa-miR-5047 4994 6015
    hsa-miR-505-3p 4995 6016 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-505-5p 4996 6017 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-506-3p 4997 6018 various cancers
    hsa-miR-506-5p 4998 6019 various cancers
    hsa-miR-507 4999 6020
    hsa-miR-508-3p 5000 6021 renal cell
    carcinoma
    hsa-miR-508-5p 5001 6022 endothelial
    progenitor cells
    (EPCs)
    hsa-miR-5087 5002 6023
    hsa-miR-5088 5003 6024
    hsa-miR-5089-3p 5004 6025
    hsa-miR-5089-5p 5005 6026
    hsa-miR-5090 5006 6027
    hsa-miR-5091 5007 6028
    hsa-miR-5092 5008 6029
    hsa-miR-5093 5009 6030
    hsa-miR-509-3-5p 5010 6031 testis
    hsa-miR-509-3p 5011 6032 renal cell
    carcinoma, brain
    disease
    hsa-miR-5094 5012 6033
    hsa-miR-5095 5013 6034 cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-509-5p 5014 6035 metabolic
    syndrome, brain
    disease
    hsa-miR-5096 5015 6036 cervical cance
    hsa-miR-510 5016 6037 brain
    hsa-miR-5100 5017 6038 discoverd in
    Salivary gland
    hsa-miR-511 5018 6039 dendritic cells and
    macrophages
    hsa-miR-512-3p 5019 6040 embryonic stem
    cells, placenta
    hsa-miR-512-5p 5020 6041 embryonic stem
    cells, placenta,
    hsa-miR-513a-3p 5021 6042 lung carcinoma
    hsa-miR-513a-5p 5022 6043 endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-513b 5023 6044 follicular
    lymphoma
    hsa-miR-513c-3p 5024 6045
    hsa-miR-513c-5p 5025 6046
    hsa-miR-514a-3p 5026 6047
    hsa-miR-514a-5p 5027 6048
    hsa-miR-514b-3p 5028 6049 various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-514b-5p 5029 6050 various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-515-3p 5030 6051
    hsa-miR-515-5p 5031 6052 placenta
    hsa-miR-516a-3p 5032 6053 frontal cortex
    hsa-miR-516a-5p 5033 6054 placenta
    hsa-miR-516b-3p 5034 6055
    hsa-miR-516b-5p 5035 6056
    hsa-miR-517-5p 5036 6057 placenta
    hsa-miR-517a-3p 5037 6058 placenta
    hsa-miR-517b-3p 5038 6059 placenta
    hsa-miR-517c-3p 5039 6060 placenta
    hsa-miR-5186 5040 6061 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5187-3p 5041 6062 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia, skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-5187-5p 5042 6063 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia, skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-5188 5043 6064 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5189 5044 6065 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-518a-3p 5045 6066 HCC
    hsa-miR-518a-5p 5046 6067 various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-518b 5047 6068 placenta HCC cell cycle
    progression
    hsa-miR-518c-3p 5048 6069 placenta
    hsa-miR-518c-5p 5049 6070 placenta
    hsa-miR-518d-3p 5050 6071
    hsa-miR-518d-5p 5051 6072
    hsa-miR-518e-3p 5052 6073 HCC cell cycle
    progression
    hsa-miR-518e-5p 5053 6074 HCC cell cycle
    progression
    hsa-miR-518f-3p 5054 6075 placenta
    hsa-miR-518f-5p 5055 6076 placenta
    hsa-miR-5190 5056 6077 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5191 5057 6078 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5192 5058 6079 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5193 5059 6080 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5194 5060 6081 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5195-3p 5061 6082 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5195-5p 5062 6083 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5196-3p 5063 6084 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5196-5p 5064 6085 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5197-3p 5065 6086 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-5197-5p 5066 6087 discovered in
    lymphoblastic
    leukaemia
    hsa-miR-519a-3p 5067 6088 placenta HCC
    hsa-miR-519a-5p 5068 6089 placenta HCC
    hsa-miR-519b-3p 5069 6090 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-519b-5p 5070 6091 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-519c-3p 5071 6092
    hsa-miR-519c-5p 5072 6093
    hsa-miR-519d 5073 6094 placenta
    hsa-miR-519e-3p 5074 6095 placenta
    hsa-miR-519e-5p 5075 6096 placenta
    hsa-miR-520a-3p 5076 6097 placenta
    hsa-miR-520a-5p 5077 6098 placenta
    hsa-miR-520b 5078 6099 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-520c-3p 5079 6100 gastric cancer,
    breast tumor
    hsa-miR-520c-5p 5080 6101 breast tumor
    hsa-miR-520d-3p 5081 6102 various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-520d-5p 5082 6103 various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-520e 5083 6104 hepatoma tomor
    suppressor
    hsa-miR-520f 5084 6105 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-520g 5085 6106 HCC, bladder
    cancer, breast
    cancer
    hsa-miR-520h 5086 6107 placental specific
    hsa-miR-521 5087 6108 prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-522-3p 5088 6109 HCC
    hsa-miR-522-5p 5089 6110 HCC
    hsa-miR-523-3p 5090 6111
    hsa-miR-523-5p 5091 6112
    hsa-miR-524-3p 5092 6113 colon cancer stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-524-5p 5093 6114 placental specific gliomas
    hsa-miR-525-3p 5094 6115 placental specific HCC
    hsa-miR-525-5p 5095 6116 placental specific
    hsa-miR-526a 5096 6117 placental specific
    hsa-miR-526b-3p 5097 6118 placental specific
    hsa-miR-526b-5p 5098 6119 placental specific
    hsa-miR-527 5099 6120
    hsa-miR-532-3p 5100 6121 ALL
    hsa-miR-532-5p 5101 6122 ALL
    hsa-miR-539-3p 5102 6123
    hsa-miR-539-5p 5103 6124
    hsa-miR-541-3p 5104 6125
    hsa-miR-541-5p 5105 6126
    hsa-miR-542-3p 5106 6127 monocytes
    hsa-miR-542-5p 5107 6128 basal cell
    carcinoma,
    neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-543 5108 6129
    hsa-miR-544a 5109 6130 osteocarcoma
    hsa-miR-544b 5110 6131 osteocarcoma
    hsa-miR-545-3p 5111 6132
    hsa-miR-545-5p 5112 6133 rectal cancer
    hsa-miR-548 5113 6134
    hsa-miR-548-3p 5114 6135
    hsa-miR-548-5p 5115 6136
    hsa-miR-548a 5116 6137 identified in
    colorectal
    microRNAome
    hsa-miR-548a-3p 5117 6138 identified in
    colorectal
    microRNAome
    hsa-miR-548a-5p 5118 6139 identified in
    colorectal
    microRNAome
    hsa-miR-548aa 5119 6140 identified in
    cervical tumor
    hsa-miR-548ab 5120 6141 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548ac 5121 6142 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548ad 5122 6143 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548ae 5123 6144 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548ag 5124 6145 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548ah-3p 5125 6146 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548ah-5p 5126 6147 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548ai 5127 6148 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548aj-3p 5128 6149 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548aj-5p 5129 6150 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548ak 5130 6151 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548al 5131 6152 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548am-3p 5132 6153 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548am-5p 5133 6154 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548an 5134 6155 discovered in B-
    cells
    hsa-miR-548ao-3p 5135 6156
    hsa-miR-548ao-5p 5136 6157
    hsa-miR-548ap-3p 5137 6158
    hsa-miR-548ap-5p 5138 6159
    hsa-miR-548aq-3p 5139 6160
    hsa-miR-548aq-5p 5140 6161
    hsa-miR-548ar-3p 5141 6162
    hsa-miR-548ar-5p 5142 6163
    hsa-miR-548as-3p 5143 6164
    hsa-miR-548as-5p 5144 6165
    hsa-miR-548at-3p 5145 6166 prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-548at-5p 5146 6167 prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-548au-3p 5147 6168
    hsa-miR-548au-5p 5148 6169
    hsa-miR-548av-3p 5149 6170
    hsa-miR-548av-5p 5150 6171
    hsa-miR-548aw 5151 6172 prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-548ay-3p 5152 6173 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-548ay-5p 5153 6174 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-548az-3p 5154 6175 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-548az-5p 5155 6176 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-548b-3p 5156 6177 identified in
    colorectal
    microRNAome
    hsa-miR-548b-5p 5157 6178 immune cells,
    frontal cortex
    hsa-miR-548c-3p 5158 6179 identified in
    colorectal
    microRNAome
    hsa-miR-548c-5p 5159 6180 immune cells,
    frontal cortex
    hsa-miR-548d-3p 5160 6181 identified in
    colorectal
    microRNAome
    hsa-miR-548d-5p 5161 6182 identified in
    colorectal
    microRNAome
    hsa-miR-548e 5162 6183 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548f 5163 6184 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548g-3p 5164 6185 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548g-5p 5165 6186 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548h-3p 5166 6187 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548h-5p 5167 6188 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548i 5168 6189 embryonic stem
    cells, immune cells
    hsa-miR-548j 5169 6190 immune cells
    hsa-miR-548k 5170 6191 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-5481 5171 6192 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548m 5172 6193 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548n 5173 6194 embryonic stem
    cells, immune cells
    hsa-miR-548o-3p 5174 6195 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548o-5p 5175 6196 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548p 5176 6197 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-548q 5177 6198 ovarian cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-548s 5178 6199 discovered in the
    melanoma
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-548t-3p 5179 6200 discovered in the
    melanoma
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-548t-5p 5180 6201 discovered in the
    melanoma
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-548u 5181 6202 discovered in the
    melanoma
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-548w 5182 6203 discovered in the
    melanoma
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-548y 5183 6204
    hsa-miR-548z 5184 6205 discovered in
    cervical tumor
    hsa-miR-549a 5185 6206 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-550a-3-5p 5186 6207 Hepatocellular
    Carcinoma
    hsa-miR-550a-3p 5187 6208 Hepatocellular
    Carcinoma
    hsa-miR-550a-5p 5188 6209 Hepatocellular
    Carcinoma
    hsa-miR-550b-2-5p 5189 6210 discovered in
    cervical tumor
    hsa-miR-550b-3p 5190 6211 discovered in
    cervical tumor
    hsa-miR-551a 5191 6212 gastric cancer
    hsa-miR-551b-3p 5192 6213 hepatocytes
    hsa-miR-551b-5p 5193 6214 hepatocytes
    hsa-miR-552 5194 6215 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-553 5195 6216 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-554 5196 6217 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-555 5197 6218 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-556-3p 5198 6219 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-556-5p 5199 6220 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-557 5200 6221 liver (hepatocytes)
    hsa-miR-5571-3p 5201 6222 discoveredd in
    Salivary gland
    hsa-miR-5571-5p 5202 6223 discoveredd in
    Salivary gland
    hsa-miR-5572 5203 6224 discoveredd in
    Salivary gland
    hsa-miR-5579-3p 5204 6225
    hsa-miR-5579-5p 5205 6226
    hsa-miR-558 5206 6227 neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-5580-3p 5207 6228
    hsa-miR-5580-5p 5208 6229
    hsa-miR-5581-3p 5209 6230
    hsa-miR-5581-5p 5210 6231
    hsa-miR-5582-3p 5211 6232
    hsa-miR-5582-5p 5212 6233
    hsa-miR-5583-3p 5213 6234
    hsa-miR-5583-5p 5214 6235
    hsa-miR-5584-3p 5215 6236
    hsa-miR-5584-5p 5216 6237
    hsa-miR-5585-3p 5217 6238
    hsa-miR-5585-5p 5218 6239
    hsa-miR-5586-3p 5219 6240
    hsa-miR-5586-5p 5220 6241
    hsa-miR-5587-3p 5221 6242
    hsa-miR-5587-5p 5222 6243
    hsa-miR-5588-3p 5223 6244
    hsa-miR-5588-5p 5224 6245
    hsa-miR-5589-3p 5225 6246
    hsa-miR-5589-5p 5226 6247
    hsa-miR-559 5227 6248
    hsa-miR-5590-3p 5228 6249
    hsa-miR-5590-5p 5229 6250
    hsa-miR-5591-3p 5230 6251
    hsa-miR-5591-5p 5231 6252
    hsa-miR-561-3p 5232 6253 multiple myeloma
    hsa-miR-561-5p 5233 6254 multiple myeloma
    hsa-miR-562 5234 6255
    hsa-miR-563 5235 6256 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-564 5236 6257 Chronic myeloid
    leukemia
    hsa-miR-566 5237 6258 MALT
    lymphoma/lymphocyte
    hsa-miR-567 5238 6259 colorectal cancer
    hsa-miR-568 5239 6260 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-5680 5240 6261 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5681a 5241 6262 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5681b 5242 6263 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5682 5243 6264 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5683 5244 6265 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5684 5245 6266 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5685 5246 6267 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5686 5247 6268 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5687 5248 6269 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5688 5249 6270 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5689 5250 6271 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-569 5251 6272
    hsa-miR-5690 5252 6273 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5691 5253 6274 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5692a 5254 6275 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5692b 5255 6276 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5692c 5256 6277 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5693 5257 6278 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5694 5258 6279 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5695 5259 6280 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5696 5260 6281 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5697 5261 6282 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5698 5262 6283 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5699 5263 6284 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5700 5264 6285 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5701 5265 6286 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5702 5266 6287 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5703 5267 6288 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-570-3p 5268 6289 follicular
    lymphoma
    hsa-miR-5704 5269 6290 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5705 5270 6291 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-570-5p 5271 6292 follicular
    lymphoma
    hsa-miR-5706 5272 6293 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5707 5273 6294 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-5708 5274 6295 Associated with
    metastatic
    prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-571 5275 6296 frontal cortex
    hsa-miR-572 5276 6297 circulating basal cell
    microRNA (in carcinoma
    plasma)
    hsa-miR-573 5277 6298 discovered in the
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-5739 5278 6299 endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-574-3p 5279 6300 blood (myeloid follicular
    cells) lymphoma
    hsa-miR-574-5p 5280 6301 semen
    hsa-miR-575 5281 6302 gastric cancer
    hsa-miR-576-3p 5282 6303 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-576-5p 5283 6304 cartilage/
    chondrocyte
    hsa-miR-577 5284 6305 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-578 5285 6306 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-5787 5286 6307 fibroblast
    hsa-miR-579 5287 6308
    hsa-miR-580 5288 6309 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-581 5289 6310 liver (hepatocytes)
    hsa-miR-582-3p 5290 6311 cartilage/chondrocyte bladder cancer
    hsa-miR-582-5p 5291 6312 bladder cancer
    hsa-miR-583 5292 6313 rectal cancer cells
    hsa-miR-584-3p 5293 6314 tumor cells
    (follicular
    lymphoma, rectal
    cancer cells)
    hsa-miR-584-5p 5294 6315 tumor cells
    (follicular
    lymphoma, rectal
    cancer cells)
    hsa-miR-585 5295 6316 oral squamous
    cell carcinoma
    hsa-miR-586 5296 6317 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-587 5297 6318 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-588 5298 6319 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-589-3p 5299 6320 mesothelial cells
    hsa-miR-589-5p 5300 6321 mesothelial cells
    hsa-miR-590-3p 5301 6322 cardiomyocytes Cell cycle
    progression
    hsa-miR-590-5p 5302 6323 cardiomyocytes Cell cycle
    progression
    hsa-miR-591 5303 6324 neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-592 5304 6325 hepatocellular
    carcinoma
    hsa-miR-593-3p 5305 6326 esophageal cancer
    hsa-miR-593-5p 5306 6327 esophageal cancer
    hsa-miR-595 5307 6328 heart failure
    hsa-miR-596 5308 6329 ependymoma,
    cancers
    hsa-miR-597 5309 6330 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-598 5310 6331 Blood
    (lymphocytes)
    hsa-miR-599 5311 6332 Multiple sclerosis
    hsa-miR-600 5312 6333 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-601 5313 6334 various cancers
    (colonrectal,
    gastric)
    hsa-miR-602 5314 6335 oocyte
    hsa-miR-603 5315 6336
    hsa-miR-604 5316 6337 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-605 5317 6338 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-606 5318 6339 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-6068 5319 6340 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6069 5320 6341 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-607 5321 6342 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-6070 5322 6343 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-6071 5323 6344 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6072 5324 6345 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6073 5325 6346 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6074 5326 6347 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6075 5327 6348 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6076 5328 6349 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6077 5329 6350 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6078 5330 6351 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6079 5331 6352 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-608 5332 6353 various cancers
    hsa-miR-6080 5333 6354 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6081 5334 6355 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6082 5335 6356 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6083 5336 6357 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6084 5337 6358 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6085 5338 6359 discovered in
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-6086 5339 6360 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-6087 5340 6361 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-6088 5341 6362 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-6089 5342 6363 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-609 5343 6364 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-6090 5344 6365 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-610 5345 6366 gastric cancer
    hsa-miR-611 5346 6367 Renal cell
    carcinoma
    hsa-miR-612 5347 6368 AM leukemia
    hsa-miR-6124 5348 6369
    hsa-miR-6125 5349 6370
    hsa-miR-6126 5350 6371
    hsa-miR-6127 5351 6372
    hsa-miR-6128 5352 6373
    hsa-miR-6129 5353 6374
    hsa-miR-613 5354 6375 lipid metabollism
    hsa-miR-6130 5355 6376
    hsa-miR-6131 5356 6377
    hsa-miR-6132 5357 6378
    hsa-miR-6133 5358 6379
    hsa-miR-6134 5359 6380
    hsa-miR-614 5360 6381 circulating
    micrRNAs (in
    Plasma)
    hsa-miR-615-3p 5361 6382
    hsa-miR-615-5p 5362 6383
    hsa-miR-616-3p 5363 6384 prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-6165 5364 6385 Pro-apoptotic
    factor
    hsa-miR-616-5p 5365 6386 prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-617 5366 6387
    hsa-miR-618 5367 6388
    hsa-miR-619 5368 6389 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-620 5369 6390 discovered in a
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-621 5370 6391
    hsa-miR-622 5371 6392
    hsa-miR-623 5372 6393
    hsa-miR-624-3p 5373 6394 chondrocyte
    hsa-miR-624-5p 5374 6395 chondrocyte
    hsa-miR-625-3p 5375 6396 liver (hepatocytes), circulating various cancers
    (blood)
    hsa-miR-625-5p 5376 6397 liver (hepatocytes), circulating various cancers
    (blood)
    hsa-miR-626 5377 6398 discovered in the
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-627 5378 6399 colorectal cancer
    hsa-miR-628-3p 5379 6400 neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-628-5p 5380 6401 neuroblastoma
    hsa-miR-629-3p 5381 6402 B-lineage ALL, T
    cell lupus,
    RCC/kidney
    hsa-miR-629-5p 5382 6403 B-lineage ALL, T
    cell lupus,
    RCC/kidney
    hsa-miR-630 5383 6404 chondrocytes rectal cancer
    hsa-miR-631 5384 6405 discovered in the
    colorectal
    MicroRNAom
    hsa-miR-632 5385 6406 myelodysplastic
    syndromes
    hsa-miR-633 5386 6407 multiple sclerosis
    hsa-miR-634 5387 6408 cartilage/
    chondrocyte
    hsa-miR-635 5388 6409 discovered in the
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-636 5389 6410 myelodysplastic
    syndromes
    hsa-miR-637 5390 6411 discovered in the
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-638 5391 6412 Lupus nephritis,
    basal cell
    carcinoma
    hsa-miR-639 5392 6413 discovered in the
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-640 5393 6414 Chronic
    lymphocytic
    leukemia
    hsa-miR-641 5394 6415 cartilage/
    chondrocyte
    hsa-miR-642a-3p 5395 6416 adipocyte
    hsa-miR-642a-5p 5396 6417 discovered in the
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-642b-3p 5397 6418 discovered in a
    cervial tumo
    hsa-miR-642b-5p 5398 6419 discovered in a
    cervial tumo
    hsa-miR-643 5399 6420 discovered in the
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-644a 5400 6421
    hsa-miR-645 5401 6422 ovarian cancer
    hsa-miR-646 5402 6423
    hsa-miR-647 5403 6424 prostate and lung
    cancer
    hsa-miR-648 5404 6425 circulating
    micrRNAs (in
    Plasma)
    hsa-miR-649 5405 6426 Serum
    hsa-miR-6499-3p 5406 6427 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6499-5p 5407 6428 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-650 5408 6429 melanoma
    hsa-miR-6500-3p 5409 6430 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6500-5p 5410 6431 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6501-3p 5411 6432 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6501-5p 5412 6433 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6502-3p 5413 6434 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6502-5p 5414 6435 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6503-3p 5415 6436 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6503-5p 5416 6437 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6504-3p 5417 6438 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6504-5p 5418 6439 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6505-3p 5419 6440 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6505-5p 5420 6441 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6506-3p 5421 6442 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6506-5p 5422 6443 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6507-3p 5423 6444 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6507-5p 5424 6445 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6508-3p 5425 6446 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6508-5p 5426 6447 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6509-3p 5427 6448 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6509-5p 5428 6449 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-651 5429 6450 discovered in the lung cancer
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-6510-3p 5430 6451 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6510-5p 5431 6452 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6511a-3p 5432 6453 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis) and
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6511a-5p 5433 6454 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis) and
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6511b-3p 5434 6455 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6511b-5p 5435 6456 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6512-3p 5436 6457 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6512-5p 5437 6458 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6513-3p 5438 6459 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6513-5p 5439 6460 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6514-3p 5440 6461 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6514-5p 5441 6462 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis)
    hsa-miR-6515-3p 5442 6463 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis) and
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6515-5p 5443 6464 discovered in
    abnormal skin
    (psoriasis) and
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-652-3p 5444 6465 rectal cancer cells
    hsa-miR-652-5p 5445 6466 rectal cancer cells
    hsa-miR-653 5446 6467 Discovered in the
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-654-3p 5447 6468 Discovered in the
    colorectal
    MicroRNAome
    hsa-miR-654-5p 5448 6469 bone marrow prostate cancer
    hsa-miR-655 5449 6470
    hsa-miR-656 5450 6471 various cancers
    hsa-miR-657 5451 6472 oligodendrocytes diabetes
    hsa-miR-658 5452 6473 gastric cancer
    hsa-miR-659-3p 5453 6474 myoblast
    hsa-miR-659-5p 5454 6475 myoblast
    hsa-miR-660-3p 5455 6476 myoblast
    hsa-miR-660-5p 5456 6477 myoblast
    hsa-miR-661 5457 6478 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-662 5458 6479 endothelial
    progenitor cells,
    oocytes
    hsa-miR-663a 5459 6480 follicular
    lymphoma, Lupus
    nephritis
    hsa-miR-663b 5460 6481 follicular
    lymphoma, Lupus
    nephritis
    hsa-miR-664a-3p 5461 6482 embryonic stem component of
    cells SnoRNAs
    hsa-miR-664a-5p 5462 6483 embryonic stem component of
    cells SnoRNAs
    hsa-miR-664b-3p 5463 6484 embryonic stem component of
    cells SnoRNAs
    hsa-miR-664b-5p 5464 6485 embryonic stem component of
    cells SnoRNAs
    hsa-miR-665 5465 6486 breast cancer
    hsa-miR-668 5466 6487 keratinocytes senescence
    hsa-miR-670 5467 6488
    hsa-miR-671-3p 5468 6489
    hsa-miR-6715a-3p 5469 6490 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6715b-3p 5470 6491 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6715b-5p 5471 6492 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-671-5p 5472 6493 rectal cancer,
    prolactinomas
    hsa-miR-6716-3p 5473 6494 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6716-5p 5474 6495 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6717-5p 5475 6496 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6718-5p 5476 6497 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6719-3p 5477 6498 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6720-3p 5478 6499 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6721-5p 5479 6500 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6722-3p 5480 6501 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6722-5p 5481 6502 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6723-5p 5482 6503 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-6724-5p 5483 6504 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-675-3p 5484 6505 adrenocortical
    tumor
    hsa-miR-675-5p 5485 6506 adrenocortical
    tumor
    hsa-miR-676-3p 5486 6507 discovered in
    female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-676-5p 5487 6508 discovered in
    female
    reproductive tract
    hsa-miR-708-3p 5488 6509 Various cancers
    (lung, bladder,
    pancreatic, ALL)
    hsa-miR-708-5p 5489 6510 Various cancers
    (lung, bladder,
    pancreatic, ALL)
    hsa-miR-711 5490 6511 cutaneous T-cell
    lymphomas
    hsa-miR-7-1-3p 5491 6512 Glioblast, brain,
    prancreas
    hsa-miR-718 5492 6513 blood
    hsa-miR-7-2-3p 5493 6514 brain, pancreas
    hsa-miR-744-3p 5494 6515 heart
    hsa-miR-744-5p 5495 6516 embryonic stem
    cells, heart
    hsa-miR-758-3p 5496 6517 cholesterol
    regulation and brain
    hsa-miR-758-5p 5497 6518 cholesterol
    regulation and brain
    hsa-miR-759 5498 6519
    hsa-miR-7-5p 5499 6520 brain
    hsa-miR-760 5500 6521 colonrectal and
    breast cancer
    hsa-miR-761 5501 6522
    hsa-miR-762 5502 6523 corneal epithelial
    cells
    hsa-miR-764 5503 6524 osteoblast
    hsa-miR-765 5504 6525 rectal cancer
    hsa-miR-766-3p 5505 6526 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-766-5p 5506 6527 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-767-3p 5507 6528 /
    hsa-miR-767-5p 5508 6529 /
    hsa-miR-769-3p 5509 6530
    hsa-miR-769-5p 5510 6531
    hsa-miR-770-5p 5511 6532
    hsa-miR-802 5512 6533 brain, epithelial down symdrome
    cells, hepatocytes
    hsa-miR-873-3p 5513 6534
    hsa-miR-873-5p 5514 6535
    hsa-miR-874 5515 6536 cervical cancer,
    lung cancer,
    carcinoma
    hsa-miR-875-3p 5516 6537
    hsa-miR-875-5p 5517 6538
    hsa-miR-876-3p 5518 6539
    hsa-miR-876-5p 5519 6540
    hsa-miR-877-3p 5520 6541
    hsa-miR-877-5p 5521 6542
    hsa-miR-885-3p 5522 6543 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-885-5p 5523 6544 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-887 5524 6545
    hsa-miR-888-3p 5525 6546
    hsa-miR-888-5p 5526 6547
    hsa-miR-889 5527 6548
    hsa-miR-890 5528 6549 epididymis
    hsa-miR-891a 5529 6550 epididymis osteosarcoma
    hsa-miR-891b 5530 6551 epididymis
    hsa-miR-892a 5531 6552 epididymis
    hsa-miR-892b 5532 6553 epididymis
    hsa-miR-892c-3p 5533 6554 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-892c-5p 5534 6555 discovered in
    epididymis
    hsa-miR-920 5535 6556 human testis
    hsa-miR-921 5536 6557 human testis muscle invasive
    bladder cancer
    hsa-miR-922 5537 6558 human testis, multiple sclerosis,
    neuronal tissues Alcoholic liver
    disease
    hsa-miR-924 5538 6559 human testis
    hsa-miR-92a-1-5p 5539 6560 endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-92a-2-5p 5540 6561 endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-92a-3p 5541 6562 endothelial cells,
    CNS
    hsa-miR-92b-3p 5542 6563 endothelial cells,
    heart
    hsa-miR-92b-5p 5543 6564 endothelial cells,
    heart
    hsa-miR-933 5544 6565 discovered in
    cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-93-3p 5545 6566 embryonic stem basal cell
    cells carcinoma
    hsa-miR-934 5546 6567 discovered in
    cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-935 5547 6568 blood monoclear energy
    cells metabolism/
    obesity,
    medullablastoma/
    neural stem cells
    hsa-miR-93-5p 5548 6569 embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-936 5549 6570 skin
    hsa-miR-937-3p 5550 6571 cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-937-5p 5551 6572 cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-938 5552 6573 Various cancer
    cells
    hsa-miR-939-3p 5553 6574 hepatocytes
    hsa-miR-939-5p 5554 6575 hepatocytes
    hsa-miR-9-3p 5555 6576 brain Cancers and brain
    diseases
    hsa-miR-940 5556 6577 identified in
    Cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-941 5557 6578 Embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-942 5558 6579 lung cancer
    hsa-miR-943 5559 6580 identified in
    Cervical cancer
    hsa-miR-944 5560 6581 various cancers
    (cervical,
    pancreatic,
    colonrectal)
    hsa-miR-95 5561 6582 various cancers
    (pancreatic,
    glioblastoma,
    colorectal etc)
    hsa-miR-9-5p 5562 6583 brain Cancers and brain
    disease
    hsa-miR-96-3p 5563 6584 stem cells various cancers
    (prostate,
    lymphoma, HCC,
    etc) and
    inflammation
    hsa-miR-96-5p 5564 6585 stem cells various cancers
    (prostate,
    lymphoma, HCC,
    etc) and
    inflammation
    hsa-miR-98-3p 5565 6586 various cancer apoptosis
    cells
    hsa-miR-98-5p 5566 6587 various cancer apoptosis
    cells
    hsa-miR-99a-3p 5567 6588 hemapoietic cells
    hsa-miR-99a-5p 5568 6589 hemapoietic cells
    hsa-miR-99b-3p 5569 6590 hemapoietic cells,
    embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-99b-5p 5570 6591 hemapoietic cells,
    embryonic stem
    cells
  • MicroRNAs that are enriched in specific types of immune cells are listed in Table 11. Furthermore, novel microRNAs are discovered in the immune cells in the art through micro-array hybridization and microtome analysis (Jima D D et al, Blood, 2010, 116:e118-e127; Vaz C et al., BMC Genomics, 2010, 11,288, the content of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety). In Table 11, “HCC” represents hepatocellular carcinoma, “ALL” stands for acute lymphoblastsic leukemia and “CLL” stands for chrominc lymphocytic leukemia.
  • TABLE 11
    microRNAs in immune cells
    mir BS tissues/cells
    SEQ SEQ with biological
    microRNA ID ID MicroRNAs associated diseases functions/targets
    hsa-let-7a-2-3p 2508 3529 embryonic stem inflammatory, tumor
    cells, lung, various cancers suppressor,
    myeloid cells (lung, cervical, target to c-myc
    breast, pancreatic,
    etc)
    hsa-let-7a-3p 2509 3530 embryonic stem inflammatory, tumor
    cell, lung, various cancers suppressor,
    myeloid cells (lung, cervical, target to c-myc
    breast, pancreatic,
    etc)
    hsa-let-7a-5p 2510 3531 embryonic stem inflammatory, tumor
    cells, lung, various cancers suppressor,
    myeloid cells (lung, cervical, target to c-myc
    breast, pancreatic,
    etc)
    hsa-let-7c 2513 3534 dendritic cells various cacners tumor
    (cervical, pancreatic, suppressor
    lung, esopphageal, apoptosis
    etc) (target to BCL-
    x1)
    hsa-let-7e-3p 2516 3537 immune cells various cancer cells, tumor
    autoimmunity suppressor
    TLR signal pathway
    in endotoxin
    tolerance
    hsa-let-7e-5p 2517 3538 immune cells associated with tumor
    various cancer cells suppressor
    hsa-let-7f-1-3p 2518 3539 immune cells (T associated with tumor
    cells) various cancer cells suppressor
    hsa-let-7f-2-3p 2519 3540 immune cells (T associated with tumor
    cells) various cancer cells suppressor
    hsa-let-7f-5p 2520 3541 immune cells (T associated with tumor
    cells) various cancer cells suppressor
    hsa-let-7g-3p 2521 3542 hematopoietic various cancer cells tumor
    cells, adipose, (lung, breast, etc) suppressor
    smooth muscle (target to
    cells NFkB, LOX1)
    hsa-let-7g-5p 2522 3543 hematopoietic various cancer cells tumor
    cells, adipose, (lung, breast, etc) suppressor
    smooth muscle (target to
    cells NFkB, LOX1)
    hsa-let-7i-3p 2523 3544 immune cells chronic lymphocyte tumor
    leukimia suppressor
    hsa-let-7i-5p 2524 3545 immune cells chronic lymphocyte tumor
    leukimia suppressor
    hsa-miR-10a-3p 2530 3551 hematopoeitic acute myeoid oncogene, cell
    cells leukemia growth
    hsa-miR-10a-5p 2541 3562 hematopoietic acute myeloid oncogene, cell
    cells leukemia growth
    hsa-miR-1184 2551 3572 Hematopoietic downregulated in predited in the
    cells oral leukoplakia intron 22 of F8
    (OLK) gene
    hsa-miR-125b-1- 2616 3637 hematopoietic various cancer oncogene, cell
    3p cells (ALL, prostate, differentiation
    (monocytes), HCC, etc); TLR
    brain (neuron) signal pathway in
    endotoxin tolerance
    hsa-miR-125b-2- 2617 3638 hematopoietic various cancer oncogene cell
    3p cells (ALL, prostate, differentiation
    (monocytes), HCC etc); TLR
    brain (neuron) signal pathway in
    endotoxin tolerance
    hsa-miR-125b- 2618 3639 hematopoietic various cancer oncogene cell
    5p cells, brain (Cutaneous T cell differentiation
    (neuron) lymphomas,
    prostate, HCC, etc);
    TLR signal pathway
    in endotoxin
    tolerance
    hsa-miR-1279 2652 3673 monocytes
    hsa-miR-130a-3p 2690 3711 lung, monocytes, various cancers pro-angiogenic
    vascular (basal cell
    endothelial cells carcinoma,
    HCC, ovarian, etc),
    drug resistance
    hsa-miR-130a-5p 2691 3712 lung, monocytes, various cancers pro-angiogenic
    vasscular (basal cell
    endothelial cells carcinoma,
    HCC, ovarian, etc),
    drug resistance
    hsa-miR-132-3p 2697 3718 brain(neuron),
    immune cells
    hsa-miR-132-5p 2699 3720 brain(neuron),
    immune cells
    hsa-miR-142-3p 2720 3741 meyloid cells, tumor
    hematopoiesis, suppressor,
    APC cells immune
    response
    hsa-miR-142-5p 2721 3742 meyloid cells, immune
    hematopoiesis, response
    APC cells
    hsa-miR-143-5p 2723 3744 vascular smooth increased in serum
    muscle, T-cells after virus infection
    hsa-miR-146a-3p 2730 3751 immune cells, associated with
    hematopoiesis, CLL, TLR signal
    cartilage, pathway in
    endotoxin tolerance
    hsa-miR-146a-5p 2731 3752 immune cells, associated with
    hematopoiesis, CLL, TLR signal
    cartilage, pathway in
    endotoxin tolerance
    hsa-miR-146b- 2732 3753 immune cells cancers (thyroid immune
    3p carcimona) response
    hsa-miR-146b- 2733 3754 embryoid body thyroid cancer, tumor invation,
    5p cells associated with CLL migration
    hsa-miR-147a 2736 3757 Macrophage inflammatory
    response
    hsa-miR-147b 2737 3758 Macrophage inflammatory
    response
    hsa-miR-148a-3p 2738 3759 hematopoietic associated with
    cells CLL, T-lineage
    ALL
    hsa-miR-148a-5p 2739 3760 hematopoietic associated with
    cells CLL, T-lineage
    ALL
    hsa-miR-150-3p 2744 3765 hematopoitic circulating plasma
    cells (lymphoid) (acute myeloid
    leukemia)
    hsa-miR-150-5p 2745 3766 hematopoitic circulating plasma
    cells (lymphoid) (acute myeloid
    leukemia)
    hsa-miR-151b 2748 3769 immune cells (B-
    cells)
    hsa-miR-155-3p 2756 3777 T/B cells, associated with
    monocytes, breast CLL, TLR signal
    pathway in
    endotoxin tolerance;
    upregulated in B
    cell lymphoma
    (CLL) and other
    cancers (breast,
    lung, ovarian,
    cervical, colorectal,
    prostate)
    hsa-miR-155-5p 2757 3778 T/B cells, associated with CLL,
    monocytes, breast TLR signal
    pathway in
    endotoxin tolerance,
    upregulated in B
    cell lymphoma
    (CLL) and other
    cancers (breast,
    lung, ovarian,
    cervical, colorectal,
    prostate)
    hsa-miR-15a-3p 2759 3780 blood, chronic lymphocytic
    lymphocyte, leukemia
    hematopoietic
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-15a-5p 2760 3781 blood, chronic lymphocytic
    lymphocyte, leukemia
    hematopoietic
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-15b-3p 2761 3782 blood, cell cycle,
    lymphocyte, proliferation
    hematopoietic
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-15b-5p 2762 3783 blood, cell cycle,
    lymphocyte, proliferation
    hematopoietic
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-16-1-3p 2763 3784 embryonic stem chronic lymphocytic
    cells, blood, leukemia
    hematopoietic
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-16-2-3p 2764 3785 blood,
    lymphocyte,
    hematopoietic
    tissues (spleen)
    hsa-miR-16-5p 2765 3786 blood,
    lymphocyte,
    hematopoietic
    tissues
    hsa-miR-181a-3p 2769 3790 glioblast,
    myeloid cells,
    Embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-181a-5p 2770 3791 glioblast,
    myeloid cells,
    Embryonic stem
    cells
    hsa-miR-182-3p 2776 3797 immune cells colonrectal cancer, immune
    autoimmne response
    hsa-miR-182-5p 2778 3799 lung, immune autoimmune immune
    cells response
    hsa-miR-197-3p 2827 3848 blood (myeloid), various cancers
    other tissues (thyroid tumor,
    leukemia, etc)
    hsa-miR-197-5p 2828 3849 blood (myeloid), various cancers
    other tissues (thyroid tumor,
    leukemia, etc)
    hsa-miR-21-3p 2879 3099 glioblast, Blood autoimmune, heart
    (meyloid cells), diseases, cancers
    liver, vascular
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-214-3p 2880 3901 immune cells, varioua cancers immune
    pancreas (melanoma, response
    pancreatic, ovarian)
    hsa-miR-214-5p 2881 3902 immune cells, varioua cancers immune
    pancreas (melanoma, response
    pancreatic, ovarian)
    hsa-miR-21-5p 2883 3904 blood (myeloid autoimmune, heart
    cells), liver, diseases, cancers
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-221-3p 2894 3915 endothelial cells, breast angiogenesis/
    immune cells cancer, upregulated vasculogenesis
    in thyroid cell
    transformation
    induced by
    HMGA1, TLR
    signal pathway in
    endotoxin tolerance,
    upregulated in T cell
    ALL
    hsa-miR-221-5p 2895 3916 endothelial breast angiogenesis/
    cells, immune cancer, upregulated vasculogenesis
    cells in thyroid cell
    transformation
    induced by
    HMGA1, TLR
    signal pathway in
    endotoxin tolerance,
    upregulated in T
    cell ALL
    hsa-miR-223-3p 2898 3919 meyloid cells associated with
    CLL
    hsa-miR-223-5p 2899 3920 meyloid cells associated with
    CLL
    hsa-miR-23b-3p 2913 3934 blood, myeloid cancers (renal
    cells cancer,
    glioblastoma,
    prostate, etc)
    and autoimmune
    hsa-miR-23b-5p 2914 3935 blood, myeloid cancers(glioblastoma,
    cells prostate, etc) and
    autoimmune
    hsa-miR-24-1-5p 2916 3937 lung, myeloid
    cells
    hsa-miR-24-2-5p 2917 3938 lung, myeloid
    cells
    hsa-miR-24-3p 2918 3939 lung, myeloid
    cells
    hsa-miR-26a-1- 2927 3948 embryonic stem chronic lymphocyte cell cycle and
    3p cells, blood (T leukemia and other differentiation
    cells) cancers
    hsa-miR-26a-2- 2928 3949 blood (Tcells), chronic lymphocyte cell cycle and
    3p other tissues leukemia and other differentiation
    cancers
    hsa-miR-26a-5p 2929 3950 blood (Tcells), chronic lymphocyte cell cycle and
    other tissues leukemia and other differentiation
    cancers
    hsa-miR-26b-3p 2930 3951 hematopoietic
    cells
    hsa-miR-26b-5p 2931 3952 hematopoietic
    cells
    hsa-miR-27a-3p 2932 3953 myeloid cells various cancer cells
    hsa-miR-27a-5p 2933 3954 myeloid cells various cancer cells
    hsa-miR-27b-3p 2934 3955 myeloid cells, various cancer cells pro-angiogenic
    vascular
    endothelial cells
    hsa-miR-28-3p 2936 3957 blood(immune B/T cell lymphoma
    cells)
    hsa-miR-28-5p 2937 3958 blood(immune B/T cell lymphoma
    cells)
    hsa-miR-2909 2939 3960 T-Lymphocytes
    hsa-miR-29a-3p 2948 3969 immuno system, various cancers, tumor
    colonrectun neurodegenative suppression,
    disease immune
    modulation
    (mir-29 family)
    hsa-miR-29a-5p 2949 3970 immuno system, various cancers, adaptive
    colonrectun neurodegenative immunity
    disease
    hsa-miR-29b-1- 2950 3971 immuno system associated with adaptive
    5p CLL, other cancers, immunity
    neurodegenative
    disease
    hsa-miR-29b-2- 2951 3972 immuno system associated with adaptive
    5p CLL, other cancers, immunity
    hsa-miR-29b-3p 2952 3973 immuno system associated with adaptive
    CLL, other cancers immunity
    hsa-miR-29c-3p 2953 3974 immuno system associated with adaptive
    CLL, other cancers immunity
    hsa-miR-29c-5p 2954 3975 immuno system associated with adaptive
    CLL, other cancers immunity
    hsa-miR-30e-3p 2984 4005 myeloid cells,
    glia cells
    hsa-miR-30e-5p 2985 4006 myeloid cells,
    glia cells
    hsa-miR-331-5p 3130 4151 lymphocytes
    hsa-miR-339-3p 3137 4158 immune cells
    hsa-miR-339-5p 3138 4159 immune cells
    hsa-miR-345-3p 3147 4168 hematopoietic increased in
    cells follicular
    lymphoma(53),
    other cancers
    hsa-miR-345-5p 3148 4169 hematopoietic increased in
    cells follicular
    lymphoma(53)
    hsa-miR-346 3149 4170 immume cells cancers and
    autoimmune
    hsa-miR-34a-3p 3150 4171 breast, myeloid gastric cancer, tumor
    cells, ciliated CLL, other suppressor, p53
    epithelial cells inducible
    hsa-miR-34a-5p 3151 4172 breast, myeloid gastric cancer, tumor
    cells, ciliated CLL, other suppressor, p53
    epithelial cells inducible
    hsa-miR-363-3p 3193 4214 kidney stem cell,
    blood cells
    hsa-miR-363-5p 3194 4215 kidney stem cell,
    blood cells
    hsa-miR-372 3277 4298 hematopoietic
    cells, lung,
    placental (blood)
    hsa-miR-377-3p 3294 4315 hematopoietic
    cells
    hsa-miR-377-5p 3295 4316 hematopoietic
    cells
    hsa-miR-493-3p 4947 5968 myeloid cells,
    pancreas (islet)
    hsa-miR-493-5p 4948 5969 myeloid cells,
    pancreas (islet)
    hsa-miR-542-3p 5106 6127 monocytes targets to
    survivin,
    introduce
    growth arrest
    hsa-miR-548b- 5157 6178 immune cells
    5p frontal cortex
    hsa-miR-548c-5p 5159 6180 immune cells
    frontal cortex
    hsa-miR-548i 5168 6189 embryonic stem
    cells (41),
    immune cells
    hsa-miR-548j 5169 6190 immune cells
    hsa-miR-548n 5173 6194 embryonic stem
    cells, immune
    cells
    hsa-miR-574-3p 5279 6300 blood (myeloid increased in
    cells) follicular
    lymphoma(53)
    hsa-miR-598 5310 6331 in blood
    lymphocytes
    (PBL)
    hsa-miR-935 5547 6568 identified in associated with
    human cervical energy
    cancer metabolism/obesity,
    blood medullablastoma/
    mononuclear neural stem cells
    cells
    hsa-miR-99a-3p 5567 6588 hemapoietic cells
    hsa-miR-99a-5p 5568 6589 hemapoietic
    cells, plasma
    (exosome)
    hsa-miR-99b-3p 5569 6590 hemapoietic
    cells, Embryonic
    stem cells,
    hsa-miR-99b-5p 5570 6591 hemapoietic
    cells, Embryonic
    stem cells,
    plasma(exosome)
  • III. MODIFICATIONS
  • Herein, in a signal-sensor polynucleotide (such as a primary construct or a mRNA molecule), the terms “modification” or, as appropriate, “modified” refer to modification with respect to A, G, U or C ribonucleotides. Generally, herein, these terms are not intended to refer to the ribonucleotide modifications in naturally occurring 5′-terminal mRNA cap moieties. In a polypeptide, the term “modification” refers to a modification as compared to the canonical set of 20 amino acids.
  • The modifications may be various distinct modifications. In some embodiments, the coding region, the flanking regions and/or the terminal regions may contain one, two, or more (optionally different) nucleoside or nucleotide modifications. In some embodiments, a modified signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA introduced to a cell may exhibit reduced degradation in the cell, as compared to an unmodified signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA can include any useful modification, such as to the sugar, the nucleobase, or the internucleoside linkage (e.g. to a linking phosphate/to a phosphodiester linkage/to the phosphodiester backbone). One or more atoms of a pyrimidine nucleobase may be replaced or substituted with optionally substituted amino, optionally substituted thiol, optionally substituted alkyl (e.g., methyl or ethyl), or halo (e.g., chloro or fluoro). In certain embodiments, modifications (e.g., one or more modifications) are present in each of the sugar and the internucleoside linkage. Modifications according to the present invention may be modifications of ribonucleic acids (RNAs) to deoxyribonucleic acids (DNAs), threose nucleic acids (TNAs), glycol nucleic acids (GNAs), peptide nucleic acids (PNAs), locked nucleic acids (LNAs) or hybrids thereof). Additional modifications are described herein.
  • As described herein, in some embodiments, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention do not substantially induce an innate immune response of a cell into which the mRNA is introduced. Features of an induced innate immune response include 1) increased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, 2) activation of intracellular PRRs (RIG-I, MDA5, etc, and/or 3) termination or reduction in protein translation. In other embodiments, an immune response is induced.
  • In certain embodiments, it may desirable to intracellularly degrade a modified nucleic acid molecule introduced into the cell. For example, degradation of a modified nucleic acid molecule may be preferable if precise timing of protein production is desired. Thus, in some embodiments, the invention provides a modified nucleic acid molecule containing a degradation domain, which is capable of being acted on in a directed manner within a cell.
  • In another aspect, the present disclosure provides signal-sensor polynucleotides comprising a nucleoside or nucleotide that can disrupt the binding of a major groove interacting, e.g. binding, partner with the polynucleotide (e.g., where the modified nucleotide has decreased binding affinity to major groove interacting partner, as compared to an unmodified nucleotide).
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA can optionally include other agents (e.g., RNAi-inducing agents, RNAi agents, siRNAs, shRNAs, miRNAs, antisense RNAs, ribozymes, catalytic DNA, tRNA, RNAs that induce triple helix formation, aptamers, vectors, etc.). In some embodiments, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA may include one or more messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and one or more modified nucleoside or nucleotides (e.g., mmRNA molecules). Details for these signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA follow.
  • Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides and Primary Constructs
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention includes a first region of linked nucleosides encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest, a first flanking region located at the 5′ terminus of the first region, and a second flanking region located at the 3′ terminus of the first region.
  • In some embodiments, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA are constructed according to the methods and modifications of International Application PCT/US12/058519 filed Oct. 3, 2012 (M9), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA can optionally include 5′ and/or 3′ flanking regions, which are described herein.
  • Signal-Sensor Modified RNA (mmRNA) Molecules
  • The present invention also includes the building blocks, e.g., modified ribonucleosides, modified ribonucleotides, of modified signal-sensor mRNA (mmRNA) molecules. For example, these building blocks can be useful for preparing the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA of the invention. Such building blocks are taught in co-pending International Application PCT/US12/058519 filed Oct. 3, 2012 (M9), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • Modifications on the Nucleobase
  • The present disclosure provides for modified nucleosides and nucleotides. As described herein “nucleoside” is defined as a compound containing a sugar molecule (e.g., a pentose or ribose) or a derivative thereof in combination with an organic base (e.g., a purine or pyrimidine) or a derivative thereof (also referred to herein as “nucleobase”). As described herein, “nucleotide” is defined as a nucleoside including a phosphate group. In some embodiments, the nucleosides and nucleotides described herein are generally chemically modified on the major groove face. Exemplary non-limiting modifications include an amino group, a thiol group, an alkyl group, a halo group, or any described herein. The modified nucleotides may by synthesized by any useful method, as described herein (e.g., chemically, enzymatically, or recombinantly to include one or more modified or non-natural nucleosides).
  • The modified nucleosides and nucleotides can include a modified nucleobase. Examples of nucleobases found in RNA include, but are not limited to, adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil. Examples of nucleobase found in DNA include, but are not limited to, adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine. These nucleobases can be modified or wholly replaced to provide signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA molecules having enhanced properties. For example, the nucleosides and nucleotides described herein can be chemically modified. In some embodiments, chemical modifications can include an amino group, a thiol group, an alkyl group, or a halo group.
  • Modifications on the Internucleoside Linkage
  • The modified nucleotides, which may be incorporated into a signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA molecule, can be modified on the internucleoside linkage (e.g., phosphate backbone). Herein, in the context of the polynucleotide backbone, the phrases “phosphate” and “phosphodiester” are used interchangeably. Backbone phosphate groups can be modified by replacing one or more of the oxygen atoms with a different substituent. Further, the modified nucleosides and nucleotides can include the wholesale replacement of an unmodified phosphate moiety with another internucleoside linkage as described herein. Examples of modified phosphate groups include, but are not limited to, phosphorothioate, phosphoroselenates, boranophosphates, boranophosphate esters, hydrogen phosphonates, phosphoramidates, phosphorodiamidates, alkyl or aryl phosphonates, and phosphotriesters. Phosphorodithioates have both non-linking oxygens replaced by sulfur. The phosphate linker can also be modified by the replacement of a linking oxygen with nitrogen (bridged phosphoramidates), sulfur (bridged phosphorothioates), and carbon (bridged methylene-phosphonates).
  • The α-thio substituted phosphate moiety is provided to confer stability to RNA and DNA polymers through the unnatural phosphorothioate backbone linkages. Phosphorothioate DNA and RNA have increased nuclease resistance and subsequently a longer half-life in a cellular environment. Phosphorothioate linked signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA molecules are expected to also reduce the innate immune response through weaker binding/activation of cellular innate immune molecules.
  • In specific embodiments, a modified nucleoside includes an alpha-thio-nucleoside (e.g., 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-adenosine, 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-cytidine (α-thio-cytidine), 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-guanosine, 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-uridine, or 5′-O-(1-thiophosphate)-pseudouridine).
  • Other internucleoside linkages that may be employed according to the present invention, including internucleoside linkages which do not contain a phosphorous atom, are described herein below.
  • Combinations of Modified Sugars, Nucleobases, and Internucleoside Linkages
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention can include a combination of modifications to the sugar, the nucleobase, and/or the internucleoside linkage. These combinations can include any one or more modifications described herein or in International Application PCT/US12/058519 filed Oct. 3, 2012 (M9), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • Synthesis of Signal-Sensor Primary Constructs, and mmRNA Molecules
  • The signal-sensor polypeptides, primary constructs, and mmRNA molecules for use in accordance with the invention may be prepared according to any useful technique, as described herein. The modified nucleosides and nucleotides used in the synthesis of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA molecules disclosed herein can be prepared from readily available starting materials using the following general methods and procedures. Where typical or preferred process conditions (e.g., reaction temperatures, times, mole ratios of reactants, solvents, pressures, etc.) are provided, a skilled artisan would be able to optimize and develop additional process conditions. Optimum reaction conditions may vary with the particular reactants or solvent used, but such conditions can be determined by one skilled in the art by routine optimization procedures.
  • The processes described herein can be monitored according to any suitable method known in the art. For example, product formation can be monitored by spectroscopic means, such as nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (e.g., 1H or 13C) infrared spectroscopy, spectrophotometry (e.g., UV-visible), or mass spectrometry, or by chromatography such as high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or thin layer chromatography.
  • Preparation of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA molecules of the present invention can involve the protection and deprotection of various chemical groups. The need for protection and deprotection, and the selection of appropriate protecting groups can be readily determined by one skilled in the art. The chemistry of protecting groups can be found, for example, in Greene, et al., Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 2d. Ed., Wiley & Sons, 1991, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • The reactions of the processes described herein can be carried out in suitable solvents, which can be readily selected by one of skill in the art of organic synthesis. Suitable solvents can be substantially nonreactive with the starting materials (reactants), the intermediates, or products at the temperatures at which the reactions are carried out, i.e., temperatures which can range from the solvent's freezing temperature to the solvent's boiling temperature. A given reaction can be carried out in one solvent or a mixture of more than one solvent. Depending on the particular reaction step, suitable solvents for a particular reaction step can be selected.
  • Resolution of racemic mixtures of modified nucleosides and nucleotides (e.g., mmRNA molecules) can be carried out by any of numerous methods known in the art. An example method includes fractional recrystallization using a “chiral resolving acid” which is an optically active, salt-forming organic acid. Suitable resolving agents for fractional recrystallization methods are, for example, optically active acids, such as the D and L forms of tartaric acid, diacetyltartaric acid, dibenzoyltartaric acid, mandelic acid, malic acid, lactic acid or the various optically active camphorsulfonic acids. Resolution of racemic mixtures can also be carried out by elution on a column packed with an optically active resolving agent (e.g., dinitrobenzoylphenylglycine). Suitable elution solvent composition can be determined by one skilled in the art.
  • Modified nucleosides and nucleotides (e.g., building block molecules) can be prepared according to the synthetic methods described in Ogata et al., J. Org. Chem. 74:2585-2588 (2009); Purmal et al., Nucl. Acids Res. 22(1): 72-78, (1994); Fukuhara et al., Biochemistry, 1(4): 563-568 (1962); and Xu et al., Tetrahedron, 48(9): 1729-1740 (1992), each of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention may or may not be uniformly modified along the entire length of the molecule. For example, one or more or all types of nucleotide (e.g., purine or pyrimidine, or any one or more or all of A, G, U, C) may or may not be uniformly modified in a polynucleotide of the invention, or in a given predetermined sequence region thereof (e.g. one or more of the sequence regions represented in FIG. 1). In some embodiments, all nucleotides X in a signal-sensor polynucleotide of the invention (or in a given sequence region thereof) are modified, wherein X may any one of nucleotides A, G, U, C, or any one of the combinations A+G, A+U, A+C, G+U, G+C, U+C, A+G+U, A+G+C, G+U+C or A+G+C.
  • Different sugar modifications, nucleotide modifications, and/or internucleoside linkages (e.g., backbone structures) may exist at various positions in the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the nucleotide analogs or other modification(s) may be located at any position(s) of a signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA such that the function of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA is not substantially decreased. A modification may also be a 5′ or 3′ terminal modification. The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA may contain from about 1% to about 100% modified nucleotides (either in relation to overall nucleotide content, or in relation to one or more types of nucleotide, i.e. any one or more of A, G, U or C) or any intervening percentage (e.g., from 1% to 20%, from 1% to 25%, from 1% to 50%, from 1% to 60%, from 1% to 70%, from 1% to 80%, from 1% to 90%, from 1% to 95%, from 10% to 20%, from 10% to 25%, from 10% to 50%, from 10% to 60%, from 10% to 70%, from 10% to 80%, from 10% to 90%, from 10% to 95%, from 10% to 100%, from 20% to 25%, from 20% to 50%, from 20% to 60%, from 20% to 70%, from 20% to 80%, from 20% to 90%, from 20% to 95%, from 20% to 100%, from 50% to 60%, from 50% to 70%, from 50% to 80%, from 50% to 90%, from 50% to 95%, from 50% to 100%, from 70% to 80%, from 70% to 90%, from 70% to 95%, from 70% to 100%, from 80% to 90%, from 80% to 95%, from 80% to 100%, from 90% to 95%, from 90% to 100%, and from 95% to 100%).
  • In some embodiments, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA includes a modified pyrimidine (e.g., a modified uracil/uridine/U or modified cytosine/cytidine/C). In some embodiments, the uracil or uridine (generally: U) in the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA molecule may be replaced with from about 1% to about 100% of a modified uracil or modified uridine (e.g., from 1% to 20%, from 1% to 25%, from 1% to 50%, from 1% to 60%, from 1% to 70%, from 1% to 80%, from 1% to 90%, from 1% to 95%, from 10% to 20%, from 10% to 25%, from 10% to 50%, from 10% to 60%, from 10% to 70%, from 10% to 80%, from 10% to 90%, from 10% to 95%, from 10% to 100%, from 20% to 25%, from 20% to 50%, from 20% to 60%, from 20% to 70%, from 20% to 80%, from 20% to 90%, from 20% to 95%, from 20% to 100%, from 50% to 60%, from 50% to 70%, from 50% to 80%, from 50% to 90%, from 50% to 95%, from 50% to 100%, from 70% to 80%, from 70% to 90%, from 70% to 95%, from 70% to 100%, from 80% to 90%, from 80% to 95%, from 80% to 100%, from 90% to 95%, from 90% to 100%, and from 95% to 100% of a modified uracil or modified uridine). The modified uracil or uridine can be replaced by a compound having a single unique structure or by a plurality of compounds having different structures (e.g., 2, 3, 4 or more unique structures, as described herein). In some embodiments, the cytosine or cytidine (generally: C) in the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA molecule may be replaced with from about 1% to about 100% of a modified cytosine or modified cytidine (e.g., from 1% to 20%, from 1% to 25%, from 1% to 50%, from 1% to 60%, from 1% to 70%, from 1% to 80%, from 1% to 90%, from 1% to 95%, from 10% to 20%, from 10% to 25%, from 10% to 50%, from 10% to 60%, from 10% to 70%, from 10% to 80%, from 10% to 90%, from 10% to 95%, from 10% to 100%, from 20% to 25%, from 20% to 50%, from 20% to 60%, from 20% to 70%, from 20% to 80%, from 20% to 90%, from 20% to 95%, from 20% to 100%, from 50% to 60%, from 50% to 70%, from 50% to 80%, from 50% to 90%, from 50% to 95%, from 50% to 100%, from 70% to 80%, from 70% to 90%, from 70% to 95%, from 70% to 100%, from 80% to 90%, from 80% to 95%, from 80% to 100%, from 90% to 95%, from 90% to 100%, and from 95% to 100% of a modified cytosine or modified cytidine). The modified cytosine or cytidine can be replaced by a compound having a single unique structure or by a plurality of compounds having different structures (e.g., 2, 3, 4 or more unique structures, as described herein).
  • Combinations of Nucleotides
  • Further examples of modified nucleotides and modified nucleotide combinations are provided in International Application PCT/US12/058519 filed Oct. 3, 2012 (M9) the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • In some embodiments, at least 25% of the cytidines are replaced (e.g., at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or about 100%).
  • In some embodiments, at least 25% of the uracils are replaced (e.g., at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or about 100%).
  • In some embodiments, at least 25% of the cytidines are replaced, and at least 25% of the uracils are replaced (e.g., at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or about 100%).
  • IV. PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS Formulation, Administration, Delivery and Dosing
  • The present invention provides signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA compositions and complexes in combination with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. Pharmaceutical compositions may optionally comprise one or more additional active substances, e.g. therapeutically and/or prophylactically active substances. General considerations in the formulation and/or manufacture of pharmaceutical agents may be found, for example, in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy 21st ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference).
  • In some embodiments, compositions are administered to humans, human patients or subjects. For the purposes of the present disclosure, the phrase “active ingredient” generally refers to signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA to be delivered as described herein.
  • Although the descriptions of pharmaceutical compositions provided herein are principally directed to pharmaceutical compositions which are suitable for administration to humans, it will be understood by the skilled artisan that such compositions are generally suitable for administration to any other animal, e.g., to non-human animals, e.g. non-human mammals. Modification of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration to humans in order to render the compositions suitable for administration to various animals is well understood, and the ordinarily skilled veterinary pharmacologist can design and/or perform such modification with merely ordinary, if any, experimentation. Subjects to which administration of the pharmaceutical compositions is contemplated include, but are not limited to, humans and/or other primates; mammals, including commercially relevant mammals such as cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, cats, dogs, mice, and/or rats; and/or birds, including commercially relevant birds such as poultry, chickens, ducks, geese, and/or turkeys.
  • Formulations of the pharmaceutical compositions described herein may be prepared by any method known or hereafter developed in the art of pharmacology. In general, such preparatory methods include the step of bringing the active ingredient into association with an excipient and/or one or more other accessory ingredients, and then, if necessary and/or desirable, dividing, shaping and/or packaging the product into a desired single- or multi-dose unit.
  • A pharmaceutical composition in accordance with the invention may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in bulk, as a single unit dose, and/or as a plurality of single unit doses. As used herein, a “unit dose” is discrete amount of the pharmaceutical composition comprising a predetermined amount of the active ingredient. The amount of the active ingredient is generally equal to the dosage of the active ingredient which would be administered to a subject and/or a convenient fraction of such a dosage such as, for example, one-half or one-third of such a dosage.
  • Relative amounts of the active ingredient, the pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and/or any additional ingredients in a pharmaceutical composition in accordance with the invention will vary, depending upon the identity, size, and/or condition of the subject treated and further depending upon the route by which the composition is to be administered. By way of example, the composition may comprise between 0.1% and 100%, e.g., between 0.5 and 50%, between 1-30%, between 5-80%, at least 80% (w/w) active ingredient.
  • Formulations
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can be formulated using one or more excipients to: (1) increase stability; (2) increase cell transfection; (3) permit the sustained or delayed release (e.g., from a depot formulation of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA); (4) alter the biodistribution (e.g., target the polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA to specific tissues or cell types); (5) increase the translation of encoded protein in vivo; and/or (6) alter the release profile of encoded protein in vivo. In addition to traditional excipients such as any and all solvents, dispersion media, diluents, or other liquid vehicles, dispersion or suspension aids, surface active agents, isotonic agents, thickening or emulsifying agents, preservatives, excipients of the present invention can include, without limitation, lipidoids, liposomes, lipid nanoparticles, polymers, lipoplexes, core-shell nanoparticles, peptides, proteins, cells transfected with signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA (e.g., for transplantation into a subject), hyaluronidase, nanoparticle mimics and combinations thereof. Further, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA of the present invention may be formulated using self-assembled nucleic acid nanoparticles.
  • Accordingly, the formulations of the invention can include one or more excipients, each in an amount that together increases the stability of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA, increases cell transfection by the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA, increases the expression of polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA encoded protein, and/or alters the release profile of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA encoded proteins. Further, the primary construct and mmRNA of the present invention may be formulated using self-assembled nucleic acid nanoparticles.
  • Formulations of the pharmaceutical compositions described herein may be prepared by any method known or hereafter developed in the art of pharmacology. In general, such preparatory methods include the step of associating the active ingredient with an excipient and/or one or more other accessory ingredients.
  • A pharmaceutical composition in accordance with the present disclosure may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in bulk, as a single unit dose, and/or as a plurality of single unit doses. As used herein, a “unit dose” refers to a discrete amount of the pharmaceutical composition comprising a predetermined amount of the active ingredient. The amount of the active ingredient may generally be equal to the dosage of the active ingredient which would be administered to a subject and/or a convenient fraction of such a dosage including, but not limited to, one-half or one-third of such a dosage.
  • Relative amounts of the active ingredient, the pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and/or any additional ingredients in a pharmaceutical composition in accordance with the present disclosure may vary, depending upon the identity, size, and/or condition of the subject being treated and further depending upon the route by which the composition is to be administered. For example, the composition may comprise between 0.1% and 99% (w/w) of the active ingredient.
  • In some embodiments, the formulations described herein may contain at least one signal-sensor mmRNA. As a non-limiting example, the formulations may contain 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 signal-sensor mmRNA. In one embodiment the formulation may contain modified mRNA encoding proteins selected from categories such as, proteins. In one embodiment, the formulation contains at least three signal-sensor modified mRNA encoding oncology-related proteins. In one embodiment, the formulation contains at least five signal-sensor modified mRNA encoding oncology-related proteins.
  • Pharmaceutical formulations may additionally comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, which, as used herein, includes, but is not limited to, any and all solvents, dispersion media, diluents, or other liquid vehicles, dispersion or suspension aids, surface active agents, isotonic agents, thickening or emulsifying agents, preservatives, and the like, as suited to the particular dosage form desired. Various excipients for formulating pharmaceutical compositions and techniques for preparing the composition are known in the art (see Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21st Edition, A. R. Gennaro, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Md., 2006; incorporated herein by reference). The use of a conventional excipient medium may be contemplated within the scope of the present disclosure, except insofar as any conventional excipient medium may be incompatible with a substance or its derivatives, such as by producing any undesirable biological effect or otherwise interacting in a deleterious manner with any other component(s) of the pharmaceutical composition.
  • In some embodiments, the particle size of the lipid nanoparticle may be increased and/or decreased. The change in particle size may be able to help counter biological reaction such as, but not limited to, inflammation or may increase the biological effect of the signal-sensor modified mRNA delivered to mammals.
  • Pharmaceutically acceptable excipients used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions include, but are not limited to, inert diluents, surface active agents and/or emulsifiers, preservatives, buffering agents, lubricating agents, and/or oils. Such excipients may optionally be included in the pharmaceutical formulations of the invention.
  • Pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may comprise at least one adjuvant which may be a chemo-adjuvant. Non-limiting examples of chemo-adjuvants and delivery systems which comprises a chemo-adjuvant are described in International Patent Publication No. WO2013134349, the contents of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The chemo-adjuvant may be bonded to, non-covalently bonded to or encapsulated within a delivery vehicle described herein.
  • Lipidoids
  • The synthesis of lipidoids has been extensively described and formulations containing these compounds are particularly suited for delivery of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA (see Mahon et al., Bioconjug Chem. 2010 21:1448-1454; Schroeder et al., J Intern Med. 2010 267:9-21; Akinc et al., Nat Biotechnol. 2008 26:561-569; Love et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2010 107:1864-1869; Siegwart et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2011 108:12996-3001; all of which are incorporated herein in their entireties).
  • While these lipidoids have been used to effectively deliver double stranded small interfering RNA molecules in rodents and non-human primates (see Akinc et al., Nat Biotechnol. 2008 26:561-569; Frank-Kamenetsky et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2008 105:11915-11920; Akinc et al., Mol Ther. 2009 17:872-879; Love et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2010 107:1864-1869; Leuschner et al., Nat Biotechnol. 2011 29:1005-1010; all of which is incorporated herein in their entirety), the present disclosure describes their formulation and use in delivering single stranded signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA. Complexes, micelles, liposomes or particles can be prepared containing these lipidoids and therefore, can result in an effective delivery of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA, as judged by the production of an encoded protein, following the injection of a lipidoid formulation via localized and/or systemic routes of administration. Lipidoid complexes of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA can be administered by various means including, but not limited to, intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes.
  • In vivo delivery of nucleic acids may be affected by many parameters, including, but not limited to, the formulation composition, nature of particle PEGylation, degree of loading, oligonucleotide to lipid ratio, and biophysical parameters such as particle size (Akinc et al., Mol Ther. 2009 17:872-879; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). As an example, small changes in the anchor chain length of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) lipids may result in significant effects on in vivo efficacy. Formulations with the different lipidoids, including, but not limited to penta[3-(1-laurylaminopropionyl)]-triethylenetetramine hydrochloride (TETA-5LAP; aka 98N12-5, see Murugaiah et al., Analytical Biochemistry, 401:61 (2010)), C12-200 (including derivatives and variants), and MD1, can be tested for in vivo activity.
  • The lipidoid referred to herein as “98N12-5” is disclosed by Akinc et al., Mol Ther. 2009 17:872-879 and is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • The lipidoid referred to herein as “C12-200” is disclosed by Love et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2010 107:1864-1869 and Liu and Huang, Molecular Therapy. 2010 669-670; both of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety. The lipidoid formulations can include particles comprising either 3 or 4 or more components in addition to signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA. As an example, formulations with certain lipidoids, include, but are not limited to, 98N12-5 and may contain 42% lipidoid, 48% cholesterol and 10% PEG (C14 alkyl chain length). As another example, formulations with certain lipidoids, include, but are not limited to, C12-200 and may contain 50% lipidoid, 10% disteroylphosphatidyl choline, 38.5% cholesterol, and 1.5% PEG-DMG.
  • Combinations of different lipidoids may be used to improve the efficacy of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA directed protein production as the lipidoids may be able to increase cell transfection by the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA; and/or increase the translation of encoded oncology-related protein (see Whitehead et al., Mol. Ther. 2011, 19:1688-1694, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In some embodiments, the particle size of the lipid nanoparticle may be increased and/or decreased. The change in particle size may be able to help counter biological reaction such as, but not limited to, inflammation or may increase the biological effect of, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA delivered to subjects.
  • Liposomes, Lipoplexes, and Lipid Nanoparticles
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can be formulated using one or more liposomes, lipoplexes, or lipid nanoparticles. In one embodiment, pharmaceutical compositions of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA include liposomes. Liposomes are artificially-prepared vesicles which may primarily be composed of a lipid bilayer and may be used as a delivery vehicle for the administration of nutrients and pharmaceutical formulations. Liposomes can be of different sizes such as, but not limited to, a multilamellar vesicle (MLV) which may be hundreds of nanometers in diameter and may contain a series of concentric bilayers separated by narrow aqueous compartments, a small unicellular vesicle (SUV) which may be smaller than 50 nm in diameter, and a large unilamellar vesicle (LUV) which may be between 50 and 500 nm in diameter. Liposome design may include, but is not limited to, opsonins or ligands in order to improve the attachment of liposomes to unhealthy tissue or to activate events such as, but not limited to, endocytosis. Liposomes may contain a low or a high pH in order to improve the delivery of the pharmaceutical formulations.
  • The formation of liposomes may depend on the physicochemical characteristics such as, but not limited to, the pharmaceutical formulation entrapped and the liposomal ingredients, the nature of the medium in which the lipid vesicles are dispersed, the effective concentration of the entrapped substance and its potential toxicity, any additional processes involved during the application and/or delivery of the vesicles, the optimization size, polydispersity and the shelf-life of the vesicles for the intended application, and the batch-to-batch reproducibility and possibility of large-scale production of safe and efficient liposomal products.
  • In one embodiment, pharmaceutical compositions described herein may include, without limitation, liposomes such as those formed from 1,2-dioleyloxy-N,N-dimethylaminopropane (DODMA) liposomes, DiLa2 liposomes from Marina Biotech (Bothell, Wash.), 1,2-dilinoleyloxy-3-dimethylaminopropane (DLin-DMA), 2,2-dilinoleyl-4-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)-[1,3]-dioxolane (DLin-KC2-DMA), and MC3 (US20100324120; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) and liposomes which may deliver small molecule drugs such as, but not limited to, DOXIL® from Janssen Biotech, Inc. (Horsham, Pa.).
  • In one embodiment, pharmaceutical compositions described herein may include, without limitation, liposomes such as those formed from the synthesis of stabilized plasmid-lipid particles (SPLP) or stabilized nucleic acid lipid particle (SNALP) that have been previously described and shown to be suitable for oligonucleotide delivery in vitro and in vivo (see Wheeler et al. Gene Therapy. 1999 6:271-281; Zhang et al. Gene Therapy. 1999 6:1438-1447; Jeffs et al. Pharm Res. 2005 22:362-372; Morrissey et al., Nat Biotechnol. 2005 2:1002-1007; Zimmermann et al., Nature. 2006 441:111-114; Heyes et al. J Contr Rel. 2005 107:276-287; Semple et al. Nature Biotech. 2010 28:172-176; Judge et al. J Clin Invest. 2009 119:661-673; deFougerolles Hum Gene Ther. 2008 19:125-132; all of which are incorporated herein in their entireties.) The original manufacture method by Wheeler et al. was a detergent dialysis method, which was later improved by Jeffs et al. and is referred to as the spontaneous vesicle formation method. The liposome formulations are composed of 3 to 4 lipid components in addition to the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA. As an example a liposome can contain, but is not limited to, 55% cholesterol, 20% disteroylphosphatidyl choline (DSPC), 10% PEG-S-DSG, and 15% 1,2-dioleyloxy-N,N-dimethylaminopropane (DODMA), as described by Jeffs et al. As another example, certain liposome formulations may contain, but are not limited to, 48% cholesterol, 20% DSPC, 2% PEG-c-DMA, and 30% cationic lipid, where the cationic lipid can be 1,2-distearloxy-N,N-dimethylaminopropane (DSDMA), DODMA, DLin-DMA, or 1,2-dilinolenyloxy-3-dimethylaminopropane (DLenDMA), as described by Heyes et al.
  • In one embodiment, pharmaceutical compositions may include liposomes which may be formed to deliver signal-sensor mmRNA which may encode at least one immunogen. The mmRNA may be encapsulated by the liposome and/or it may be contained in an aqueous core which may then be encapsulated by the liposome (see International Pub. Nos. WO2012031046, WO2012031043, WO201203091 and WO2012006378 herein incorporated by reference in their entireties). In another embodiment, the signal-sensor mmRNA which may encode an immunogen may be formulated in a cationic oil-in-water emulsion where the emulsion particle comprises an oil core and a cationic lipid which can interact with the signal-sensor mmRNA anchoring the molecule to the emulsion particle (see International Pub. No. WO2012006380). In yet another embodiment, the lipid formulation may include at least cationic lipid, a lipid which may enhance transfection and a least one lipid which contains a hydrophilic head group linked to a lipid moiety (International Pub. No. WO2011076807 and U.S. Pub. No. 20110200582; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties). In another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA encoding an immunogen may be formulated in a lipid vesicle which may have crosslinks between functionalized lipid bilayers (see U.S. Pub. No. 20120177724, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be formulated in a lipid vesicle which may have crosslinks between functionalized lipid bilayers.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be formulated in a lipid-polycation complex. The formation of the lipid-polycation complex may be accomplished by methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pub. No. 20120178702, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. As a non-limiting example, the polycation may include a cationic peptide or a polypeptide such as, but not limited to, polylysine, polyornithine and/or polyarginine. In another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be formulated in a lipid-polycation complex which may further include a neutral lipid such as, but not limited to, cholesterol or dioleoyl phosphatidylethanolamine (DOPE).
  • The liposome formulation may be influenced by, but not limited to, the selection of the cationic lipid component, the degree of cationic lipid saturation, the nature of the PEGylation, ratio of all components and biophysical parameters such as size. In one example by Semple et al. (Semple et al. Nature Biotech. 2010 28:172-176), the liposome formulation was composed of 57.1% cationic lipid, 7.1% dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine, 34.3% cholesterol, and 1.4% PEG-c-DMA. As another example, changing the composition of the cationic lipid could more effectively deliver siRNA to various antigen presenting cells (Basha et al. Mol Ther. 2011 19:2186-2200; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In some embodiments, the ratio of PEG in the LNP formulations may be increased or decreased and/or the carbon chain length of the PEG lipid may be modified from C14 to C18 to alter the pharmacokinetics and/or biodistribution of the LNP formulations. As a non-limiting example, LNP formulations may contain 1-5% of the lipid molar ratio of PEG-c-DOMG as compared to the cationic lipid, DSPC and cholesterol. In another embodiment the PEG-c-DOMG may be replaced with a PEG lipid such as, but not limited to, PEG-DSG (1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycerol, methoxypolyethylene glycol) or PEG-DPG (1,2-Dipalmitoyl-sn-glycerol, methoxypolyethylene glycol). The cationic lipid may be selected from any lipid known in the art such as, but not limited to, DLin-MC3-DMA, DLin-DMA, C12-200 and DLin-KC2-DMA.
  • In one embodiment, the LNP formulations of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may contain PEG-c-DOMG 3% lipid molar ratio. In another embodiment, the LNP formulations of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may contain PEG-c-DOMG 1.5% lipid molar ratio.
  • In one embodiment, the pharmaceutical compositions of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may include at least one of the PEGylated lipids described in International Publication No. 2012099755, herein incorporated by reference.
  • In one embodiment, the pharmaceutical compositions may be formulated in liposomes such as, but not limited to, DiLa2 liposomes (Marina Biotech, Bothell, Wash.), SMARTICLES® (Marina Biotech, Bothell, Wash.), neutral DOPC (1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine) based liposomes (e.g., siRNA delivery for ovarian cancer (Landen et al. Cancer Biology & Therapy 2006 5(12)1708-1713)) and hyaluronan-coated liposomes (Quiet Therapeutics, Israel).
  • In some embodiments the liposome may be a liposomal nanostructure which has been formulated for treatment of cancers and other diseases or to control the cholesterol metabolism in cells. The liposome nanostructure may also comprise a scavenger receptor type B-1 (SR-B1) in order to kill cancer cells. Non-limiting examples of liposomal nanostructures, which may be used with the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein, are described in International Publication No. WO2013126776, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • In one embodiment, the liposomes described herein may comprise at least one immunomodulator such as, but not limited to, cytokines Formulations and methods of using the liposomes comprising at least one immunomodulator are described in International Publication No WO2013129935 and WO2013129936, the contents of each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety. As a non-limiting example, the liposomes comprising at least one immunomodulator may be used in the treatment of cancer. The liposomes comprising an immunomodulator may comprise a signal-sensor polynucleotide described herein. As a non-limiting example, the liposome comprising an immunomodulator may be used in a combination with at least one antibody such as the particulate or vesicular immunomodulators described in International Publication No WO2013129936, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • Lipid nanoparticle formulations may be improved by replacing the cationic lipid with a biodegradable cationic lipid which is known as a rapidly eliminated lipid nanoparticle (reLNP). Ionizable cationic lipids, such as, but not limited to, DLinDMA, DLin-KC2-DMA, and DLin-MC3-DMA, have been shown to accumulate in plasma and tissues over time and may be a potential source of toxicity. The rapid metabolism of the rapidly eliminated lipids can improve the tolerability and therapeutic index of the lipid nanoparticles by an order of magnitude from a 1 mg/kg dose to a 10 mg/kg dose in rat. Inclusion of an enzymatically degraded ester linkage can improve the degradation and metabolism profile of the cationic component, while still maintaining the activity of the reLNP formulation. The ester linkage can be internally located within the lipid chain or it may be terminally located at the terminal end of the lipid chain. The internal ester linkage may replace any carbon in the lipid chain.
  • In one embodiment, the internal ester linkage may be located on either side of the saturated carbon.
  • In one embodiment, an immune response may be elicited by delivering a lipid nanoparticle which may include a nanospecies, a polymer and an immunogen. (U.S. Publication No. 20120189700 and International Publication No. WO2012099805; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties). The polymer may encapsulate the nanospecies or partially encapsulate the nanospecies. The immunogen may be a recombinant oncology-related protein, a signal-sensor modified RNA and/or a primary construct described herein. In one embodiment, the lipid nanoparticle may be formulated for use in a vaccine such as, but not limited to, against a pathogen.
  • Lipid nanoparticles may be engineered to alter the surface properties of particles so the lipid nanoparticles may penetrate the mucosal barrier. Mucus is located on mucosal tissue such as, but not limited to, oral (e.g., the buccal and esophageal membranes and tonsil tissue), ophthalmic, gastrointestinal (e.g., stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, rectum), nasal, respiratory (e.g., nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal and bronchial membranes), genital (e.g., vaginal, cervical and urethral membranes). Nanoparticles larger than 10-200 nm which are preferred for higher drug encapsulation efficiency and the ability to provide the sustained delivery of a wide array of drugs have been thought to be too large to rapidly diffuse through mucosal barriers. Mucus is continuously secreted, shed, discarded or digested and recycled so most of the trapped particles may be removed from the mucosla tissue within seconds or within a few hours. Large polymeric nanoparticles (200 nm-500 nm in diameter) which have been coated densely with a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) diffused through mucus only 4 to 6-fold lower than the same particles diffusing in water (Lai et al. PNAS 2007 104(5):1482-487; Lai et al. Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2009 61(2): 158-171; herein incorporated by reference in their entirety). The transport of nanoparticles may be determined using rates of permeation and/or fluorescent microscopy techniques including, but not limited to, fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) and high resolution multiple particle tracking (MPT).
  • The lipid nanoparticle engineered to penetrate mucus may comprise a polymeric material (i.e. a polymeric core) and/or a polymer-vitamin conjugate and/or a tri-block co-polymer. The polymeric material may include, but is not limited to, polyamines, polyethers, polyamides, polyesters, polycarbamates, polyureas, polycarbonates, poly(styrenes), polyimides, polysulfones, polyurethanes, polyacetylenes, polyethylenes, polyethyeneimines, polyisocyanates, polyacrylates, polymethacrylates, polyacrylonitriles, and polyarylates. The polymeric material may be biodegradable and/or biocompatible. Non-limiting examples of specific polymers include poly(caprolactone) (PCL), ethylene vinyl acetate polymer (EVA), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA), poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), poly(lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), poly(L-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLLGA), poly(D,L-lactide) (PDLA), poly(L-lactide) (PLLA), poly(D,L-lactide-co-caprolactone), poly(D,L-lactide-co-caprolactone-co-glycolide), poly(D,L-lactide-co-PEO-co-D,L-lactide), poly(D,L-lactide-co-PPO-co-D,L-lactide), polyalkyl cyanoacralate, polyurethane, poly-L-lysine (PLL), hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA), polyethyleneglycol, poly-L-glutamic acid, poly(hydroxy acids), polyanhydrides, polyorthoesters, poly(ester amides), polyamides, poly(ester ethers), polycarbonates, polyalkylenes such as polyethylene and polypropylene, polyalkylene glycols such as poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), polyalkylene oxides (PEO), polyalkylene terephthalates such as poly(ethylene terephthalate), polyvinyl alcohols (PVA), polyvinyl ethers, polyvinyl esters such as poly(vinyl acetate), polyvinyl halides such as poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), polyvinylpyrrolidone, polysiloxanes, polystyrene (PS), polyurethanes, derivatized celluloses such as alkyl celluloses, hydroxyalkyl celluloses, cellulose ethers, cellulose esters, nitro celluloses, hydroxypropylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, polymers of acrylic acids, such as poly(methyl(meth)acrylate) (PMMA), poly(ethyl(meth)acrylate), poly(butyl(meth)acrylate), poly(isobutyl(meth)acrylate), poly(hexyl(meth)acrylate), poly(isodecyl(meth)acrylate), poly(lauryl(meth)acrylate), poly(phenyl(meth)acrylate), poly(methyl acrylate), poly(isopropyl acrylate), poly(isobutyl acrylate), poly(octadecyl acrylate) and copolymers and mixtures thereof, polydioxanone and its copolymers, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polypropylene fumarate, polyoxymethylene, poloxamers, poly(ortho)esters, poly(butyric acid), poly(valeric acid), poly(lactide-co-caprolactone), and trimethylene carbonate, polyvinylpyrrolidone. The lipid nanoparticle may be coated or associated with a co-polymer such as, but not limited to, a block co-polymer, and (poly(ethylene glycol))-(poly(propylene oxide))-(poly(ethylene glycol))triblock copolymer (see US Publication 20120121718 and US Publication 20100003337; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties). The co-polymer may be a polymer that is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) and the formation of the lipid nanoparticle may be in such a way that no new chemical entities are created. For example, the lipid nanoparticle may comprise poloxamers coating PLGA nanoparticles without forming new chemical entities which are still able to rapidly penetrate human mucus (Yang et al. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2011 50:2597-2600; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • The vitamin of the polymer-vitamin conjugate may be vitamin E. The vitamin portion of the conjugate may be substituted with other suitable components such as, but not limited to, vitamin A, vitamin E, other vitamins, cholesterol, a hydrophobic moiety, or a hydrophobic component of other surfactants (e.g., sterol chains, fatty acids, hydrocarbon chains and alkylene oxide chains).
  • The lipid nanoparticle engineered to penetrate mucus may include surface altering agents such as, but not limited to, signal-sensor mmRNA, anionic protein (e.g., bovine serum albumin), surfactants (e.g., cationic surfactants such as for example dimethyldioctadecyl-ammonium bromide), sugars or sugar derivatives (e.g., cyclodextrin), nucleic acids, polymers (e.g., heparin, polyethylene glycol and poloxamer), mucolytic agents (e.g., N-acetylcysteine, mugwort, bromelain, papain, clerodendrum, acetylcysteine, bromhexine, carbocisteine, eprazinone, mesna, ambroxol, sobrerol, domiodol, letosteine, stepronin, tiopronin, gelsolin, thymosin (34 dornase alfa, neltenexine, erdosteine) and various DNases including rhDNase. The surface altering agent may be embedded or enmeshed in the particle's surface or disposed (e.g., by coating, adsorption, covalent linkage, or other process) on the surface of the lipid nanoparticle. (see US Publication 20100215580 and US Publication 20080166414; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties).
  • The mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles may comprise at least one signal-sensor mmRNA described herein. The signal-sensor mmRNA may be encapsulated in the lipid nanoparticle and/or disposed on the surface of the particle. The signal-sensor mmRNA may be covalently coupled to the lipid nanoparticle. Formulations of mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles may comprise a plurality of nanoparticles. Further, the formulations may contain particles which may interact with the mucus and alter the structural and/or adhesive properties of the surrounding mucus to decrease mucoadhesion which may increase the delivery of the mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles to the mucosal tissue.
  • Lipid nanoparticles may be engineered to alter the surface properties of particles so the lipid nanoparticles may penetrate the mucosal barrier. Mucus is located on mucosal tissue such as, but not limited to, oral (e.g., the buccal and esophageal membranes and tonsil tissue), ophthalmic, gastrointestinal (e.g., stomach, small intestine, large intestine, colon, rectum), nasal, respiratory (e.g., nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal and bronchial membranes), genital (e.g., vaginal, cervical and urethral membranes). Nanoparticles larger than 10-200 nm which are preferred for higher drug encapsulation efficiency and the ability to provide the sustained delivery of a wide array of drugs have been thought to be too large to rapidly diffuse through mucosal barriers. Mucus is continuously secreted, shed, discarded or digested and recycled so most of the trapped particles may be removed from the mucosla tissue within seconds or within a few hours. Large polymeric nanoparticles (200 nm-500 nm in diameter) which have been coated densely with a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) diffused through mucus only 4 to 6-fold lower than the same particles diffusing in water (Lai et al. PNAS 2007 104(5):1482-487; Lai et al. Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2009 61(2): 158-171; herein incorporated by reference in their entirety). The transport of nanoparticles may be determined using rates of permeation and/or fluorescent microscopy techniques including, but not limited to, fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP) and high resolution multiple particle tracking (MPT).
  • The lipid nanoparticle engineered to penetrate mucus may comprise a polymeric material (i.e. a polymeric core) and/or a polymer-vitamin conjugate and/or a tri-block co-polymer. The polymeric material may including, but is not limited to, polyamines, polyethers, polyamides, polyesters, polycarbamates, polyureas, polycarbonates, poly(styrenes), polyimides, polysulfones, polyurethanes, polyacetylenes, polyethylenes, polyethyeneimines, polyisocyanates, polyacrylates, polymethacrylates, polyacrylonitriles, and polyarylates. The polymeric material may be biodegradable and/or biocompatible. Non-limiting examples of specific polymers include poly(caprolactone) (PCL), ethylene vinyl acetate polymer (EVA), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA), poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), poly(lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), poly(L-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLLGA), poly(D,L-lactide) (PDLA), poly(L-lactide) (PLLA), poly(D,L-lactide-co-caprolactone), poly(D,L-lactide-co-caprolactone-co-glycolide), poly(D,L-lactide-co-PEO-co-D,L-lactide), poly(D,L-lactide-co-PPO-co-D,L-lactide), polyalkyl cyanoacralate, polyurethane, poly-L-lysine (PLL), hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA), polyethyleneglycol, poly-L-glutamic acid, poly(hydroxy acids), polyanhydrides, polyorthoesters, poly(ester amides), polyamides, poly(ester ethers), polycarbonates, polyalkylenes such as polyethylene and polypropylene, polyalkylene glycols such as poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), polyalkylene oxides (PEO), polyalkylene terephthalates such as poly(ethylene terephthalate), polyvinyl alcohols (PVA), polyvinyl ethers, polyvinyl esters such as poly(vinyl acetate), polyvinyl halides such as poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), polyvinylpyrrolidone, polysiloxanes, polystyrene (PS), polyurethanes, derivatized celluloses such as alkyl celluloses, hydroxyalkyl celluloses, cellulose ethers, cellulose esters, nitro celluloses, hydroxypropylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, polymers of acrylic acids, such as poly(methyl(meth)acrylate) (PMMA), poly(ethyl(meth)acrylate), poly(butyl(meth)acrylate), poly(isobutyl(meth)acrylate), poly(hexyl(meth)acrylate), poly(isodecyl(meth)acrylate), poly(lauryl(meth)acrylate), poly(phenyl(meth)acrylate), poly(methyl acrylate), poly(isopropyl acrylate), poly(isobutyl acrylate), poly(octadecyl acrylate) and copolymers and mixtures thereof, polydioxanone and its copolymers, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polypropylene fumarate, polyoxymethylene, poloxamers, poly(ortho)esters, poly(butyric acid), poly(valeric acid), poly(lactide-co-caprolactone), and trimethylene carbonate, polyvinylpyrrolidone. The lipid nanoparticle may be coated or associated with a co-polymer such as, but not limited to, a block co-polymer, and (poly(ethylene glycol))-(poly(propylene oxide))-(poly(ethylene glycol))triblock copolymer (see US Publication 20120121718 and US Publication 20100003337; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties).
  • The vitamin of the polymer-vitamin conjugate may be vitamin E. The vitamin portion of the conjugate may be substituted with other suitable components such as, but not limited to, vitamin A, vitamin E, other vitamins, cholesterol, a hydrophobic moiety, or a hydrophobic component of other surfactants (e.g., sterol chains, fatty acids, hydrocarbon chains and alkylene oxide chains).
  • The lipid nanoparticle engineered to penetrate mucus may include surface altering agents such as, but not limited to, mmRNA, anionic protein (e.g., bovine serum albumin), surfactants (e.g., cationic surfactants such as for example dimethyldioctadecyl-ammonium bromide), sugars or sugar derivatives (e.g., cyclodextrin), nucleic acids, polymers (e.g., heparin, polyethylene glycol and poloxamer), mucolytic agents (e.g., N-acetylcysteine, mugwort, bromelain, papain, clerodendrum, acetylcysteine, bromhexine, carbocisteine, eprazinone, mesna, ambroxol, sobrerol, domiodol, letosteine, stepronin, tiopronin, gelsolin, thymosin (34 dornase alfa, neltenexine, erdosteine) and various DNases including rhDNase. The surface altering agent may be embedded or enmeshed in the particle's surface or disposed (e.g., by coating, adsorption, covalent linkage, or other process) on the surface of the lipid nanoparticle. (see US Publication 20100215580 and US Publication 20080166414; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties).
  • The mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles may comprise at least one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA described herein. The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA may be encapsulated in the lipid nanoparticle and/or disposed on the surface of the particle. The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA may be covalently coupled to the lipid nanoparticle. Formulations of mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles may comprise a plurality of nanoparticles. Further, the formulations may contain particles which may interact with the mucus and alter the structural and/or adhesive properties of the surrounding mucus to decrease mucoadhesion which may increase the delivery of the mucus penetrating lipid nanoparticles to the mucosal tissue.
  • In one embodiment, the nanoparticle may be for a dual modality therapy such as described by Mieszawska et al. (Bioconjugate Chemistry, 2013, 24 (9), pp 1429-1434; the contents of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) comprising at least one therapeutic agent (e.g., a signal-sequence polynucleotide described herein). The therapeutic agent or agents formulated in the lipid nanoparticle may be an anti-angiogenic and a cytotoxic agent (see e.g., the polymer-lipid nanoparticles taught by Mieszawska et al. Bioconjugate Chemistry, 2013, 24 (9), pp 1429-1434; the contents of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In another embodiment, the nanoparticle may comprise a LyP-1 peptide such as the nanocarrier composition described in International Patent Publication No. WO2013100869, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The LyP-1 peptide may be contained in the nanoparticles disclosed herein, or may be a conjugate, derivative, analogue or pegylated form of the peptide. In one embodiment, a nanoparticle comprising the LyP-1 peptide may comprise a signal-sensor polynucleotide and may be used for cancer treatment and/or imaging.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA is formulated as a lipoplex, such as, without limitation, the ATUPLEX™ system, the DACC system, the DBTC system and other siRNA-lipoplex technology from Silence Therapeutics (London, United Kingdom), STEMFECT™ from STEMGENT® (Cambridge, Mass.), and polyethylenimine (PEI) or protamine-based targeted and non-targeted delivery of nucleic acids acids (Aleku et al. Cancer Res. 2008 68:9788-9798; Strumberg et al. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2012 50:76-78; Santel et al., Gene Ther 2006 13:1222-1234; Santel et al., Gene Ther 2006 13:1360-1370; Gutbier et al., Pulm Pharmacol. Ther. 2010 23:334-344; Kaufmann et al. Microvasc Res 2010 80:286-293 Weide et al. J Immunother. 2009 32:498-507; Weide et al. J Immunother. 2008 31:180-188; Pascolo Expert Opin. Biol. Ther. 4:1285-1294; Fotin-Mleczek et al., 2011 J. Immunother. 34:1-15; Song et al., Nature Biotechnol. 2005, 23:709-717; Peer et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2007 6; 104:4095-4100; deFougerolles Hum Gene Ther. 2008 19:125-132; all of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety).
  • In one embodiment such formulations may also be constructed or compositions altered such that they passively or actively are directed to different cell types in vivo, including but not limited to hepatocytes, immune cells, tumor cells, endothelial cells, antigen presenting cells, and leukocytes (Akinc et al. Mol Ther. 2010 18:1357-1364; Song et al., Nat Biotechnol. 2005 23:709-717; Judge et al., J Clin Invest. 2009 119:661-673; Kaufmann et al., Microvasc Res 2010 80:286-293; Santel et al., Gene Ther 2006 13:1222-1234; Santel et al., Gene Ther 2006 13:1360-1370; Gutbier et al., Pulm Pharmacol. Ther. 2010 23:334-344; Basha et al., Mol. Ther. 2011 19:2186-2200; Fenske and Cullis, Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2008 5:25-44; Peer et al., Science. 2008 319:627-630; Peer and Lieberman, Gene Ther. 2011 18:1127-1133; all of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety). One example of passive targeting of formulations to liver cells includes the DLin-DMA, DLin-KC2-DMA and MC3-based lipid nanoparticle formulations which have been shown to bind to apolipoprotein E and promote binding and uptake of these formulations into hepatocytes in vivo (Akinc et al. Mol Ther. 2010 18:1357-1364; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). Formulations can also be selectively targeted through expression of different ligands on their surface as exemplified by, but not limited by, folate, transferrin, N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc), and antibody targeted approaches (Kolhatkar et al., Curr Drug Discov Technol. 2011 8:197-206; Musacchio and Torchilin, Front Biosci. 2011 16:1388-1412; Yu et al., Mol Membr Biol. 2010 27:286-298; Patil et al., Crit Rev Ther Drug Carrier Syst. 2008 25:1-61; Benoit et al., Biomacromolecules. 2011 12:2708-2714 Zhao et al., Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2008 5:309-319; Akinc et al., Mol Ther. 2010 18:1357-1364; Srinivasan et al., Methods Mol Biol. 2012 820:105-116; Ben-Arie et al., Methods Mol Biol. 2012 757:497-507; Peer 2010 J Control Release. 20:63-68; Peer et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2007 104:4095-4100; Kim et al., Methods Mol Biol. 2011 721:339-353; Subramanya et al., Mol Ther. 2010 18:2028-2037; Song et al., Nat Biotechnol. 2005 23:709-717; Peer et al., Science. 2008 319:627-630; Peer and Lieberman, Gene Ther. 2011 18:1127-1133; all of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety).
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA is formulated as a solid lipid nanoparticle. A solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) may be spherical with an average diameter between 10 to 1000 nm. SLN possess a solid lipid core matrix that can solubilize lipophilic molecules and may be stabilized with surfactants and/or emulsifiers. In a further embodiment, the lipid nanoparticle may be a self-assembly lipid-polymer nanoparticle (see Zhang et al., ACS Nano, 2008, 2 (8), pp 1696-1702; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • Liposomes, lipoplexes, or lipid nanoparticles may be used to improve the efficacy of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA directed protein production as these formulations may be able to increase cell transfection by the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA; and/or increase the translation of encoded protein. One such example involves the use of lipid encapsulation to enable the effective systemic delivery of polyplex plasmid DNA (Heyes et al., Mol Ther. 2007 15:713-720; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). The liposomes, lipoplexes, or lipid nanoparticles may also be used to increase the stability of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA.
  • Polymers, Biodegradable Nanoparticles, and Core-Shell Nanoparticles
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can be formulated using natural and/or synthetic polymers. Non-limiting examples of polymers which may be used for delivery include, but are not limited to, Dynamic POLYCONJUGATE™ formulations from MIRUS® Bio (Madison, Wis.) and Roche Madison (Madison, Wis.), PHASERX™ polymer formulations such as, without limitation, SMARTT POLYMER TECHNOLOGY™ (Seattle, Wash.), DMRI/DOPE, poloxamer, VAXFECTIN® adjuvant from Vical (San Diego, Calif.), chitosan, cyclodextrin from Calando Pharmaceuticals (Pasadena, Calif.), dendrimers and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) polymers. RONDEL™ (RNAi/Oligonucleotide Nanoparticle Delivery) polymers (Arrowhead Research Corporation, Pasadena, Calif.) and pH responsive co-block polymers such as, but not limited to, PHASERX™ (Seattle, Wash.).
  • A non-limiting example of PLGA formulations include, but are not limited to, PLGA injectable depots (e.g., ELIGARD® which is formed by dissolving PLGA in 66% N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and the remainder being aqueous solvent and leuprolide. Once injected, the PLGA and leuprolide peptide precipitates into the subcutaneous space).
  • Many of these polymer approaches have demonstrated efficacy in delivering oligonucleotides in vivo into the cell cytoplasm (reviewed in deFougerolles Hum Gene Ther. 2008 19:125-132; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). Two polymer approaches that have yielded robust in vivo delivery of nucleic acids, in this case with small interfering RNA (siRNA), are dynamic polyconjugates and cyclodextrin-based nanoparticles. The first of these delivery approaches uses dynamic polyconjugates and has been shown in vivo in mice to effectively deliver siRNA and silence endogenous target mRNA in hepatocytes (Rozema et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2007 104:12982-12887). This particular approach is a multicomponent polymer system whose key features include a membrane-active polymer to which nucleic acid, in this case siRNA, is covalently coupled via a disulfide bond and where both PEG (for charge masking) and N-acetylgalactosamine (for hepatocyte targeting) groups are linked via pH-sensitive bonds (Rozema et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2007 104:12982-12887). On binding to the hepatocyte and entry into the endosome, the polymer complex disassembles in the low-pH environment, with the polymer exposing its positive charge, leading to endosomal escape and cytoplasmic release of the siRNA from the polymer. Through replacement of the N-acetylgalactosamine group with a mannose group, it was shown one could alter targeting from asialoglycoprotein receptor-expressing hepatocytes to sinusoidal endothelium and Kupffer cells. Another polymer approach involves using transferrin-targeted cyclodextrin-containing polycation nanoparticles. These nanoparticles have demonstrated targeted silencing of the EWS-FLI1 gene product in transferrin receptor-expressing Ewing's sarcoma tumor cells (Hu-Lieskovan et al., Cancer Res. 2005 65: 8984-8982) and siRNA formulated in these nanoparticles was well tolerated in non-human primates (Heidel et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2007 104:5715-21). Both of these delivery strategies incorporate rational approaches using both targeted delivery and endosomal escape mechanisms.
  • The polymer formulation can permit the sustained or delayed release of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA (e.g., following intramuscular or subcutaneous injection). The altered release profile for the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA can result in, for example, translation of an encoded protein over an extended period of time. The polymer formulation may also be used to increase the stability of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA. Biodegradable polymers have been previously used to protect nucleic acids other than mmRNA from degradation and been shown to result in sustained release of payloads in vivo (Rozema et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2007 104:12982-12887; Sullivan et al., Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2010 7:1433-1446; Convertine et al., Biomacromolecules. 2010 Oct. 1; Chu et al., Acc Chem Res. 2012 Jan. 13; Manganiello et al., Biomaterials. 2012 33:2301-2309; Benoit et al., Biomacromolecules. 2011 12:2708-2714; Singha et al., Nucleic Acid Ther. 2011 2:133-147; deFougerolles Hum Gene Ther. 2008 19:125-132; Schaffert and Wagner, Gene Ther. 2008 16:1131-1138; Chaturvedi et al., Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2011 8:1455-1468; Davis, Mol Pharm. 2009 6:659-668; Davis, Nature 2010 464:1067-1070; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In one embodiment, the pharmaceutical compositions may be sustained release formulations. In a further embodiment, the sustained release formulations may be for subcutaneous delivery. Sustained release formulations may include, but are not limited to, PLGA microspheres, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVAc), poloxamer, GELSITE® (Nanotherapeutics, Inc. Alachua, Fla.), HYLENEX® (Halozyme Therapeutics, San Diego Calif.), surgical sealants such as fibrinogen polymers (Ethicon Inc. Cornelia, Ga.). TISSELL® (Baxter International, Inc Deerfield, Ill.), PEG-based sealants, and COSEAL® (Baxter International, Inc Deerfield, Ill.).
  • As a non-limiting example modified mRNA may be formulated in PLGA microspheres by preparing the PLGA microspheres with tunable release rates (e.g., days and weeks) and encapsulating the signal-sensor modified mRNA in the PLGA microspheres while maintaining the integrity of the signal-sensor modified mRNA during the encapsulation process. EVAc are non-biodegradable, biocompatible polymers which are used extensively in pre-clinical sustained release implant applications (e.g., extended release products Ocusert a pilocarpine ophthalmic insert for glaucoma or progestasert a sustained release progesterone intrauterine device; transdermal delivery systems Testoderm, Duragesic and Selegiline; catheters). Poloxamer F-407 NF is a hydrophilic, non-ionic surfactant triblock copolymer of polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene having a low viscosity at temperatures less than 5° C. and forms a solid gel at temperatures greater than 15° C. PEG-based surgical sealants comprise two synthetic PEG components mixed in a delivery device which can be prepared in one minute, seals in 3 minutes and is reabsorbed within 30 days. GELSITE® and natural polymers are capable of in-situ gelation at the site of administration. They have been shown to interact with protein and peptide therapeutic candidates through ionic interaction to provide a stabilizing effect.
  • Polymer formulations can also be selectively targeted through expression of different ligands as exemplified by, but not limited by, folate, transferrin, and N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) (Benoit et al., Biomacromolecules. 2011 12:2708-2714; Rozema et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2007 104:12982-12887; Davis, Mol Pharm. 2009 6:659-668; Davis, Nature 2010 464:1067-1070; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • The signal-sensor mmRNA of the invention may be formulated with or in a polymeric compound. The polymer may include at least one polymer such as, but not limited to, polyethylene glycol (PEG), poly(l-lysine)(PLL), PEG grafted to PLL, cationic lipopolymer, biodegradable cationic lipopolymer, polyethyleneimine (PEI), cross-linked branched poly(alkylene imines), a polyamine derivative, a modified poloxamer, a biodegradable polymer, biodegradable block copolymer, biodegradable random copolymer, biodegradable polyester copolymer, biodegradable polyester block copolymer, biodegradable polyester block random copolymer, linear biodegradable copolymer, poly[α-(4-aminobutyl)-L-glycolic acid) (PAGA), biodegradable cross-linked cationic multi-block copolymers or combinations thereof.
  • As a non-limiting example, the signal-sensor mmRNA of the invention may be formulated with the polymeric compound of PEG grafted with PLL as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,177,274 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The formulation may be used for transfecting cells in vitro or for in vivo delivery of the signal-sensor mmRNA. In another example, the signal-sensor mmRNA may be suspended in a solution or medium with a cationic polymer, in a dry pharmaceutical composition or in a solution that is capable of being dried as described in U.S. Pub. Nos. 20090042829 and 20090042825 each of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • A polyamine derivative may be used to deliver nucleic acids or to treat and/or prevent a disease or to be included in an implantable or injectable device (U.S. Pub. No. 20100260817 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). As a non-limiting example, a pharmaceutical composition may include the signal-sensor mmRNA and the polyamine derivative described in U.S. Pub. No. 20100260817 (the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • For example, the signal-sensor mmRNA of the invention may be formulated in a pharmaceutical compound including a poly(alkylene imine), a biodegradable cationic lipopolymer, a biodegradable block copolymer, a biodegradable polymer, or a biodegradable random copolymer, a biodegradable polyester block copolymer, a biodegradable polyester polymer, a biodegradable polyester random copolymer, a linear biodegradable copolymer, PAGA, a biodegradable cross-linked cationic multi-block copolymer or combinations thereof. The biodegradable cationic lipopolymer may be made my methods known in the art and/or described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,696,038, U.S. App. Nos. 20030073619 and 20040142474 which is herein incorporated by reference in their entireties. The poly(alkylene imine) may be made using methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pub. No. 20100004315, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The biodegradable polymer, biodegradable block copolymer, the biodegradable random copolymer, biodegradable polyester block copolymer, biodegradable polyester polymer, or biodegradable polyester random copolymer may be made using methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,517,869 and 6,267,987, the contents of which are each incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The linear biodegradable copolymer may be made using methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,652,886. The PAGA polymer may be made using methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,217,912 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The PAGA polymer may be copolymerized to form a copolymer or block copolymer with polymers such as but not limited to, poly-L-lysine, polyargine, polyornithine, histones, avidin, protamines, polylactides and poly(lactide-co-glycolides). The biodegradable cross-linked cationic multi-block copolymers may be made my methods known in the art and/or as described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,057,821 or U.S. Pub. No. 2012009145 herein incorporated by reference in their entireties. For example, the multi-block copolymers may be synthesized using linear polyethyleneimine (LPEI) blocks which have distinct patterns as compared to branched polyethyleneimines. Further, the composition or pharmaceutical composition may be made by the methods known in the art, described herein, or as described in U.S. Pub. No. 20100004315 or U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,267,987 and 6,217,912 herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • As described in U.S. Pub. No. 20100004313, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety, a gene delivery composition may include a nucleotide sequence and a poloxamer. For example, the signal-sensor mmRNA of the present invention may be used in a gene delivery composition with the poloxamer described in U.S. Pub. No. 20100004313.
  • In one embodiment, the polymer formulation of the present invention may be stabilized by contacting the polymer formulation, which may include a cationic carrier, with a cationic lipopolymer which may be covalently linked to cholesterol and polyethylene glycol groups. The polymer formulation may be contacted with a cationic lipopolymer using the methods described in U.S. Pub. No. 20090042829 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. The cationic carrier may include, but is not limited to, polyethylenimine, poly(trimethylenimine), poly(tetramethylenimine), polypropylenimine, aminoglycoside-polyamine, dideoxy-diamino-b-cyclodextrin, spermine, spermidine, poly(2-dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate, poly(lysine), poly(histidine), poly(arginine), cationized gelatin, dendrimers, chitosan, 1,2-Dioleoyl-3-Trimethylammonium-Propane(DOTAP), N-[1-(2,3-dioleoyloxy)propyl]-N,N,N-trimethylammonium chloride (DOTMA), 1-[2-(oleoyloxy)ethyl]-2-oleyl-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)imidazolinium chloride (DOTIM), 2,3-dioleyloxy-N-[2(sperminecarboxamido)ethyl]-N,N-dimethyl-1-propanaminium trifluoroacetate (DOSPA), 3B-[N—(N′,N′-Dimethylaminoethane)-carbamoyl]Cholesterol Hydrochloride (DC-Cholesterol HCl) diheptadecylamidoglycyl spermidine (DOGS), N,N-distearyl-N,N-dimethylammonium bromide (DDAB), N-(1,2-dimyristyloxyprop-3-yl)-N,N-dimethyl-N-hydroxyethyl ammonium bromide (DMRIE), N,N-dioleyl-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride DODAC) and combinations thereof.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can also be formulated as a nanoparticle using a combination of polymers, lipids, and/or other biodegradable agents, such as, but not limited to, calcium phosphate. Components may be combined in a core-shell, hybrid, and/or layer-by-layer architecture, to allow for fine-tuning of the nanoparticle so to delivery of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct and mmRNA may be enhanced (Wang et al., Nat Mater. 2006 5:791-796; Fuller et al., Biomaterials. 2008 29:1526-1532; DeKoker et al., Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2011 63:748-761; Endres et al., Biomaterials. 2011 32:7721-7731; Su et al., Mol Pharm. 2011 Jun. 6; 8(3):774-87; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • Biodegradable calcium phosphate nanoparticles in combination with lipids and/or polymers have been shown to deliver signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA in vivo. In one embodiment, a lipid coated calcium phosphate nanoparticle, which may also contain a targeting ligand such as anisamide, may be used to deliver the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct and mmRNA of the present invention. For example, to effectively deliver siRNA in a mouse metastatic lung model a lipid coated calcium phosphate nanoparticle was used (Li et al., J Contr Rel. 2010 142: 416-421; Li et al., J Contr Rel. 2012 158:108-114; Yang et al., Mol Ther. 2012 20:609-615). This delivery system combines both a targeted nanoparticle and a component to enhance the endosomal escape, calcium phosphate, in order to improve delivery of the siRNA.
  • In one embodiment, calcium phosphate with a PEG-polyanion block copolymer may be used to deliver signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA (Kazikawa et al., J Contr Rel. 2004 97:345-356; Kazikawa et al., J Contr Rel. 2006 111:368-370).
  • In one embodiment, a PEG-charge-conversional polymer (Pitella et al., Biomaterials. 2011 32:3106-3114) may be used to form a nanoparticle to deliver the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA of the present invention. The PEG-charge-conversional polymer may improve upon the PEG-polyanion block copolymers by being cleaved into a polycation at acidic pH, thus enhancing endosomal escape.
  • The use of core-shell nanoparticles has additionally focused on a high-throughput approach to synthesize cationic cross-linked nanogel cores and various shells (Siegwart et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2011 108:12996-13001). The complexation, delivery, and internalization of the polymeric nanoparticles can be precisely controlled by altering the chemical composition in both the core and shell components of the nanoparticle. For example, the core-shell nanoparticles may efficiently deliver siRNA to mouse hepatocytes after they covalently attach cholesterol to the nanoparticle.
  • In one embodiment, a hollow lipid core comprising a middle PLGA layer and an outer neutral lipid layer containing PEG may be used to delivery of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct and mmRNA of the present invention. As a non-limiting example, in mice bearing a luciferase-expressing tumor, it was determined that the lipid-polymer-lipid hybrid nanoparticle significantly suppressed luciferase expression, as compared to a conventional lipoplex (Shi et al, Angew Chem Int Ed. 2011 50:7027-7031).
  • Peptides and Proteins
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can be formulated with peptides and/or proteins in order to increase transfection of cells by the polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA. In one embodiment, peptides such as, but not limited to, cell penetrating peptides and proteins and peptides that enable intracellular delivery may be used to deliver pharmaceutical formulations. A non-limiting example of a cell penetrating peptide which may be used with the pharmaceutical formulations of the present invention includes a cell-penetrating peptide sequence attached to polycations that facilitates delivery to the intracellular space, e.g., HIV-derived TAT peptide, penetratins, transportans, or hCT derived cell-penetrating peptides (see, e.g., Caron et al., Mol. Ther. 3(3):310-8 (2001); Langel, Cell-Penetrating Peptides: Processes and Applications (CRC Press, Boca Raton Fla., 2002); El-Andaloussi et al., Curr. Pharm. Des. 11(28):3597-611 (2003); and Deshayes et al., Cell. Mol. Life Sci. 62(16):1839-49 (2005), all of which are incorporated herein by reference). The compositions can also be formulated to include a cell penetrating agent, e.g., liposomes, which enhance delivery of the compositions to the intracellular space. signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention may be complexed to peptides and/or proteins such as, but not limited to, peptides and/or proteins from Aileron Therapeutics (Cambridge, Mass.) and Permeon Biologics (Cambridge, Mass.) in order to enable intracellular delivery (Cronican et al., ACS Chem. Biol. 2010 5:747-752; McNaughton et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 2009 106:6111-6116; Sawyer, Chem Biol Drug Des. 2009 73:3-6; Verdine and Hilinski, Methods Enzymol. 2012; 503:3-33; all of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • In one embodiment, the cell-penetrating polypeptide may comprise a first domain and a second domain. The first domain may comprise a supercharged polypeptide. The second domain may comprise a protein-binding partner. As used herein, “protein-binding partner” includes, but are not limited to, antibodies and functional fragments thereof, scaffold proteins, or peptides. The cell-penetrating polypeptide may further comprise an intracellular binding partner for the protein-binding partner. The cell-penetrating polypeptide may be capable of being secreted from a cell where the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA may be introduced.
  • Formulations of the including peptides or proteins may be used to increase cell transfection by the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA, alter the biodistribution of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA (e.g., by targeting specific tissues or cell types), and/or increase the translation of encoded protein.
  • Cells
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention can be transfected ex vivo into cells, which are subsequently transplanted into a subject. As non-limiting examples, the pharmaceutical compositions may include red blood cells to deliver modified RNA to liver and myeloid cells, virosomes to deliver modified RNA in virus-like particles (VLPs), and electroporated cells such as, but not limited to, from MAXCYTE® (Gaithersburg, Md.) and from ERYTECH® (Lyon, France) to deliver modified RNA. Examples of use of red blood cells, viral particles and electroporated cells to deliver payloads other than mmRNA have been documented (Godfrin et al., Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2012 12:127-133; Fang et al., Expert Opin Biol Ther. 2012 12:385-389; Hu et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2011 108:10980-10985; Lund et al., Pharm Res. 2010 27:400-420; Huckriede et al., J Liposome Res. 2007; 17:39-47; Cusi, Hum Vaccin. 2006 2:1-7; de Jonge et al., Gene Ther. 2006 13:400-411; all of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • Cell-based formulations of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, and mmRNA of the invention may be used to ensure cell transfection (e.g., in the cellular carrier), alter the biodistribution of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA (e.g., by targeting the cell carrier to specific tissues or cell types), and/or increase the translation of encoded oncology-related protein.
  • A variety of methods are known in the art and suitable for introduction of nucleic acid into a cell, including viral and non-viral mediated techniques. Examples of typical non-viral mediated techniques include, but are not limited to, electroporation, calcium phosphate mediated transfer, nucleofection, sonoporation, heat shock, magnetofection, liposome mediated transfer, microinjection, microprojectile mediated transfer (nanoparticles), cationic polymer mediated transfer (DEAE-dextran, polyethylenimine, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and the like) or cell fusion.
  • The technique of sonoporation, or cellular sonication, is the use of sound (e.g., ultrasonic frequencies) for modifying the permeability of the cell plasma membrane. Sonoporation methods are known to those in the art and are used to deliver nucleic acids in vivo (Yoon and Park, Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2010 7:321-330; Postema and Gilja, Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2007 8:355-361; Newman and Bettinger, Gene Ther. 2007 14:465-475; all herein incorporated by reference in their entirety). Sonoporation methods are known in the art and are also taught for example as it relates to bacteria in US Patent Publication 20100196983 and as it relates to other cell types in, for example, US Patent Publication 20100009424, each of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • Electroporation techniques are also well known in the art and are used to deliver nucleic acids in vivo and clinically (Andre et al., Curr Gene Ther. 2010 10:267-280; Chiarella et al., Curr Gene Ther. 2010 10:281-286; Hojman, Curr Gene Ther. 2010 10:128-138; all herein incorporated by reference in their entirety). In one embodiment, signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be delivered by electroporation as described in Example 12.
  • Hyaluronidase
  • The intramuscular or subcutaneous localized injection of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA of the invention can include hyaluronidase, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of hyaluronan. By catalyzing the hydrolysis of hyaluronan, a constituent of the interstitial barrier, hyaluronidase lowers the viscosity of hyaluronan, thereby increasing tissue permeability (Frost, Expert Opin. Drug Deliv. (2007) 4:427-440; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). It is useful to speed their dispersion and systemic distribution of encoded proteins produced by transfected cells. Alternatively, the hyaluronidase can be used to increase the number of cells exposed to a signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA of the invention administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
  • Nanoparticle Mimics
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA of the invention may be encapsulated within and/or absorbed to a nanoparticle mimic. A nanoparticle mimic can mimic the delivery function organisms or particles such as, but not limited to, pathogens, viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, prions and cells. As a non-limiting example the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA of the invention may be encapsulated in a non-viron particle which can mimic the delivery function of a virus (see International Pub. No. WO2012006376 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • Nanotubes
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention can be attached or otherwise bound to at least one nanotube such as, but not limited to, rosette nanotubes, rosette nanotubes having twin bases with a linker, carbon nanotubes and/or single-walled carbon nanotubes, The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be bound to the nanotubes through forces such as, but not limited to, steric, ionic, covalent and/or other forces.
  • In one embodiment, the nanotube can release one or more signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA into cells. The size and/or the surface structure of at least one nanotube may be altered so as to govern the interaction of the nanotubes within the body and/or to attach or bind to the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the building block and/or the functional groups attached to the building block of the at least one nanotube may be altered to adjust the dimensions and/or properties of the nanotube. As a non-limiting example, the length of the nanotubes may be altered to hinder the nanotubes from passing through the holes in the walls of normal blood vessels but still small enough to pass through the larger holes in the blood vessels of tumor tissue.
  • In one embodiment, at least one nanotube may also be coated with delivery enhancing compounds including polymers, such as, but not limited to, polyethylene glycol. In another embodiment, at least one nanotube and/or the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be mixed with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and/or delivery vehicles.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA are attached and/or otherwise bound to at least one rosette nanotube. The rosette nanotubes may be formed by a process known in the art and/or by the process described in International Publication No. WO2012094304, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. At least one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct and/or mmRNA may be attached and/or otherwise bound to at least one rosette nanotube by a process as described in International Publication No. WO2012094304, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety, where rosette nanotubes or modules forming rosette nanotubes are mixed in aqueous media with at least one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct and/or mmRNA under conditions which may cause at least one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA to attach or otherwise bind to the rosette nanotubes.
  • Conjugates
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, and mmRNA of the invention include conjugates, such as a polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA covalently linked to a carrier or targeting group, or including two encoding regions that together produce a fusion protein (e.g., bearing a targeting group and therapeutic protein or peptide).
  • The conjugates of the invention include a naturally occurring substance, such as a protein (e.g., human serum albumin (HSA), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or globulin); an carbohydrate (e.g., a dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan, inulin, cyclodextrin or hyaluronic acid); or a lipid. The ligand may also be a recombinant or synthetic molecule, such as a synthetic polymer, e.g., a synthetic polyamino acid, an oligonucleotide (e.g. an aptamer). Examples of polyamino acids include polyamino acid is a polylysine (PLL), poly L-aspartic acid, poly L-glutamic acid, styrene-maleic acid anhydride copolymer, poly(L-lactide-co-glycolied) copolymer, divinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide copolymer (HMPA), polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyurethane, poly(2-ethylacrylic acid), N-isopropylacrylamide polymers, or polyphosphazine. Example of polyamines include: polyethylenimine, polylysine (PLL), spermine, spermidine, polyamine, pseudopeptide-polyamine, peptidomimetic polyamine, dendrimer polyamine, arginine, amidine, protamine, cationic lipid, cationic porphyrin, quaternary salt of a polyamine, or an alpha helical peptide.
  • Representative U.S. patents that teach the preparation of polynucleotide conjugates, particularly to RNA, include, but are not limited to, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,828,979; 4,948,882; 5,218,105; 5,525,465; 5,541,313; 5,545,730; 5,552,538; 5,578,717, 5,580,731; 5,591,584; 5,109,124; 5,118,802; 5,138,045; 5,414,077; 5,486,603; 5,512,439; 5,578,718; 5,608,046; 4,587,044; 4,605,735; 4,667,025; 4,762,779; 4,789,737; 4,824,941; 4,835,263; 4,876,335; 4,904,582; 4,958,013; 5,082,830; 5,112,963; 5,214,136; 5,082,830; 5,112,963; 5,214,136; 5,245,022; 5,254,469; 5,258,506; 5,262,536; 5,272,250; 5,292,873; 5,317,098; 5,371,241, 5,391,723; 5,416,203, 5,451,463; 5,510,475; 5,512,667; 5,514,785; 5,565,552; 5,567,810; 5,574,142; 5,585,481; 5,587,371; 5,595,726; 5,597,696; 5,599,923; 5,599,928 and 5,688,941; 6,294,664; 6,320,017; 6,576,752; 6,783,931; 6,900,297; 7,037,646; each of which is herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • In one embodiment, the conjugate of the present invention may function as a carrier for the signal-sensor mmRNA of the present invention. The conjugate may comprise a cationic polymer such as, but not limited to, polyamine, polylysine, polyalkylenimine, and polyethylenimine which may be grafted to with poly(ethylene glycol). As a non-limiting example, the conjugate may be similar to the polymeric conjugate and the method of synthesizing the polymeric conjugate described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,586,524 herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • The conjugates can also include targeting groups, e.g., a cell or tissue targeting agent, e.g., a lectin, glycoprotein, lipid or protein, e.g., an antibody, that binds to a specified cell type such as a kidney cell. A targeting group can be a thyrotropin, melanotropin, lectin, glycoprotein, surfactant protein A, Mucin carbohydrate, multivalent lactose, multivalent galactose, N-acetyl-galactosamine, N-acetyl-gulucosamine multivalent mannose, multivalent fucose, glycosylated polyaminoacids, multivalent galactose, transferrin, bisphosphonate, polyglutamate, polyaspartate, a lipid, cholesterol, a steroid, bile acid, folate, vitamin B12, biotin, an RGD peptide, an RGD peptide mimetic or an aptamer.
  • Targeting groups can be proteins, e.g., glycoproteins, or peptides, e.g., molecules having a specific affinity for a co-ligand, or antibodies e.g., an antibody, that binds to a specified cell type such as a cancer cell, endothelial cell, or bone cell. Targeting groups may also include hormones and hormone receptors. They can also include non-peptidic species, such as lipids, lectins, carbohydrates, vitamins, cofactors, multivalent lactose, multivalent galactose, N-acetyl-galactosamine, N-acetyl-gulucosamine multivalent mannose, multivalent fucose, or aptamers. The ligand can be, for example, a lipopolysaccharide, or an activator of p38 MAP kinase.
  • The targeting group can be any ligand that is capable of targeting a specific receptor. Examples include, without limitation, folate, GalNAc, galactose, mannose, mannose-6P, apatamers, integrin receptor ligands, chemokine receptor ligands, transferrin, biotin, serotonin receptor ligands, PSMA, endothelin, GCPII, somatostatin, LDL, and HDL ligands. In particular embodiments, the targeting group is an aptamer. The aptamer can be unmodified or have any combination of modifications disclosed herein.
  • In one embodiment, pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may include chemical modifications such as, but not limited to, modifications similar to locked nucleic acids.
  • Representative U.S. patents that teach the preparation of locked nucleic acid (LNA) such as those from Santaris, include, but are not limited to, the following: U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,268,490; 6,670,461; 6,794,499; 6,998,484; 7,053,207; 7,084,125; and 7,399,845, each of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • Representative U.S. patents that teach the preparation of PNA compounds include, but are not limited to, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,539,082; 5,714,331; and 5,719,262, each of which is herein incorporated by reference. Further teaching of PNA compounds can be found, for example, in Nielsen et al., Science, 1991, 254, 1497-1500.
  • Some embodiments featured in the invention include signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA with phosphorothioate backbones and oligonucleosides with other modified backbones, and in particular —CH2—NH—CH2—, —CH2—N(CH3)—O—CH2— [known as a methylene (methylimino) or MMI backbone], —CH2—O—N(CH3)—CH2—, —CH2—N(CH3)—N(CH3)—CH2— and —N(CH3)—CH2—CH2— [wherein the native phosphodiester backbone is represented as —O—P(O)2—O—CH2—] of the above-referenced U.S. Pat. No. 5,489,677, and the amide backbones of the above-referenced U.S. Pat. No. 5,602,240. In some embodiments, the polynucleotides featured herein have morpholino backbone structures of the above-referenced U.S. Pat. No. 5,034,506.
  • Modifications at the 2′ position may also aid in delivery. Preferably, modifications at the 2′ position are not located in a polypeptide-coding sequence, i.e., not in a translatable region. Modifications at the 2′ position may be located in a 5′UTR, a 3′UTR and/or a tailing region. Modifications at the 2′ position can include one of the following at the 2′ position: H (i.e., 2′-deoxy); F; O-, S-, or N-alkyl; O-, S-, or N-alkenyl; O-, S- or N-alkynyl; or O-alkyl-O-alkyl, wherein the alkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl may be substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C10 alkyl or C2 to C10 alkenyl and alkynyl. Exemplary suitable modifications include O[(CH2)nO]mCH3, O(CH2).nOCH3, O(CH2)nNH2, O(CH2)nCH3, O(CH2)nONH2, and O(CH2)nON[(CH2)nCH3)]2, where n and m are from 1 to about 10. In other embodiments, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA include one of the following at the 2′ position: C1 to C10 lower alkyl, substituted lower alkyl, alkaryl, aralkyl, O-alkaryl or O-aralkyl, SH, SCH3, OCN, Cl, Br, CN, CF3, OCF3, SOCH3, SO2CH3, ONO2, NO2, N3, NH2, heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkaryl, aminoalkylamino, polyalkylamino, substituted silyl, an RNA cleaving group, a reporter group, an intercalator, a group for improving the pharmacokinetic properties, or a group for improving the pharmacodynamic properties, and other substituents having similar properties. In some embodiments, the modification includes a 2′-methoxyethoxy (2′-O—CH2CH2OCH3, also known as 2′-O-(2-methoxyethyl) or 2′-MOE) (Martin et al., Helv. Chim. Acta, 1995, 78:486-504) i.e., an alkoxy-alkoxy group. Another exemplary modification is 2′-dimethylaminooxyethoxy, i.e., a O(CH2)2ON(CH3)2 group, also known as 2′-DMAOE, as described in examples herein below, and 2′-dimethylaminoethoxyethoxy (also known in the art as 2′-O-dimethylaminoethoxyethyl or 2′-DMAEOE), i.e., 2′-O—CH2—O—CH2—N(CH2)2, also described in examples herein below. Other modifications include 2′-methoxy (2′-OCH3), 2′-aminopropoxy (2′-OCH2CH2CH2NH2) and 2′-fluoro (2′-F). Similar modifications may also be made at other positions, particularly the 3′ position of the sugar on the 3′ terminal nucleotide or in 2′-5′ linked dsRNAs and the 5′ position of 5′ terminal nucleotide. signal-sensor polynucleotides of the invention may also have sugar mimetics such as cyclobutyl moieties in place of the pentofuranosyl sugar. Representative U.S. patents that teach the preparation of such modified sugar structures include, but are not limited to, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,981,957; 5,118,800; 5,319,080; 5,359,044; 5,393,878; 5,446,137; 5,466,786; 5,514,785; 5,519,134; 5,567,811; 5,576,427; 5,591,722; 5,597,909; 5,610,300; 5,627,053; 5,639,873; 5,646,265; 5,658,873; 5,670,633; and 5,700,920 and each of which is herein incorporated by reference.
  • In still other embodiments, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA is covalently conjugated to a cell penetrating polypeptide. The cell-penetrating peptide may also include a signal peptide sequence. The conjugates of the invention can be designed to have increased stability; increased cell transfection; and/or altered the biodistribution (e.g., targeted to specific tissues or cell types).
  • Self-Assembled Nucleic Acid Nanoparticles
  • Self-assembled nanoparticles have a well-defined size which may be precisely controlled as the nucleic acid strands may be easily reprogrammable. For example, the optimal particle size for a cancer-targeting nanodelivery carrier is 20-100 nm as a diameter greater than 20 nm avoids renal clearance and enhances delivery to certain tumors through enhanced permeability and retention effect. Using self-assembled nucleic acid nanoparticles a single uniform population in size and shape having a precisely controlled spatial orientation and density of cancer-targeting ligands for enhanced delivery. As a non-limiting example, oligonucleotide nanoparticles were prepared using programmable self-assembly of short DNA fragments and therapeutic siRNAs. These nanoparticles are molecularly identical with controllable particle size and target ligand location and density. The DNA fragments and siRNAs self-assembled into a one-step reaction to generate DNA/siRNA tetrahedral nanoparticles for targeted in vivo delivery. (Lee et al., Nature Nanotechnology 2012 7:389-393).
  • Excipients
  • Pharmaceutical formulations may additionally comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, which, as used herein, includes any and all solvents, dispersion media, diluents, or other liquid vehicles, dispersion or suspension aids, surface active agents, isotonic agents, thickening or emulsifying agents, preservatives, solid binders, lubricants and the like, as suited to the particular dosage form desired. Remington's The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21st Edition, A. R. Gennaro (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Md., 2006; incorporated herein by reference) discloses various excipients used in formulating pharmaceutical compositions and known techniques for the preparation thereof. Except insofar as any conventional excipient medium is incompatible with a substance or its derivatives, such as by producing any undesirable biological effect or otherwise interacting in a deleterious manner with any other component(s) of the pharmaceutical composition, its use is contemplated to be within the scope of this invention.
  • In some embodiments, a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient is at least 95%, at least 96%, at least 97%, at least 98%, at least 99%, or 100% pure. In some embodiments, an excipient is approved for use in humans and for veterinary use. In some embodiments, an excipient is approved by United States Food and Drug Administration. In some embodiments, an excipient is pharmaceutical grade. In some embodiments, an excipient meets the standards of the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), the European Pharmacopoeia (EP), the British Pharmacopoeia, and/or the International Pharmacopoeia.
  • Pharmaceutically acceptable excipients used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions include, but are not limited to, inert diluents, dispersing and/or granulating agents, surface active agents and/or emulsifiers, disintegrating agents, binding agents, preservatives, buffering agents, lubricating agents, and/or oils. Such excipients may optionally be included in pharmaceutical compositions.
  • Exemplary diluents include, but are not limited to, calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, calcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, calcium hydrogen phosphate, sodium phosphate lactose, sucrose, cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, kaolin, mannitol, sorbitol, inositol, sodium chloride, dry starch, cornstarch, powdered sugar, etc., and/or combinations thereof.
  • Exemplary granulating and/or dispersing agents include, but are not limited to, potato starch, corn starch, tapioca starch, sodium starch glycolate, clays, alginic acid, guar gum, citrus pulp, agar, bentonite, cellulose and wood products, natural sponge, cation-exchange resins, calcium carbonate, silicates, sodium carbonate, cross-linked poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone) (crospovidone), sodium carboxymethyl starch (sodium starch glycolate), carboxymethyl cellulose, cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (croscarmellose), methylcellulose, pregelatinized starch (starch 1500), microcrystalline starch, water insoluble starch, calcium carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate (VEEGUM®), sodium lauryl sulfate, quaternary ammonium compounds, etc., and/or combinations thereof.
  • Exemplary surface active agents and/or emulsifiers include, but are not limited to, natural emulsifiers (e.g. acacia, agar, alginic acid, sodium alginate, tragacanth, chondrux, cholesterol, xanthan, pectin, gelatin, egg yolk, casein, wool fat, cholesterol, wax, and lecithin), colloidal clays (e.g. bentonite [aluminum silicate] and VEEGUM® [magnesium aluminum silicate]), long chain amino acid derivatives, high molecular weight alcohols (e.g. stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, triacetin monostearate, ethylene glycol distearate, glyceryl monostearate, and propylene glycol monostearate, polyvinyl alcohol), carbomers (e.g. carboxy polymethylene, polyacrylic acid, acrylic acid polymer, and carboxyvinyl polymer), carrageenan, cellulosic derivatives (e.g. carboxymethylcellulose sodium, powdered cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylcellulose), sorbitan fatty acid esters (e.g. polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate [TWEEN®20], polyoxyethylene sorbitan [TWEENn®60], polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate [TWEEN®80], sorbitan monopalmitate [SPAN®40], sorbitan monostearate [Span®60], sorbitan tristearate [Span®65], glyceryl monooleate, sorbitan monooleate [SPAN®80]), polyoxyethylene esters (e.g. polyoxyethylene monostearate [MYRJ®45], polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil, polyoxymethylene stearate, and SOLUTOL®), sucrose fatty acid esters, polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters (e.g. CREMOPHOR®), polyoxyethylene ethers, (e.g. polyoxyethylene lauryl ether [BRIJ®30]), poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone), diethylene glycol monolaurate, triethanolamine oleate, sodium oleate, potassium oleate, ethyl oleate, oleic acid, ethyl laurate, sodium lauryl sulfate, PLUORINC®F 68, POLOXAMER®188, cetrimonium bromide, cetylpyridinium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, docusate sodium, etc. and/or combinations thereof.
  • Exemplary binding agents include, but are not limited to, starch (e.g. cornstarch and starch paste); gelatin; sugars (e.g. sucrose, glucose, dextrose, dextrin, molasses, lactose, lactitol, mannitol); natural and synthetic gums (e.g. acacia, sodium alginate, extract of Irish moss, panwar gum, ghatti gum, mucilage of isapol husks, carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose acetate, poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone), magnesium aluminum silicate)(VEEGUM°, and larch arabogalactan); alginates; polyethylene oxide; polyethylene glycol; inorganic calcium salts; silicic acid; polymethacrylates; waxes; water; alcohol; etc.; and combinations thereof.
  • Exemplary preservatives may include, but are not limited to, antioxidants, chelating agents, antimicrobial preservatives, antifungal preservatives, alcohol preservatives, acidic preservatives, and/or other preservatives. Exemplary antioxidants include, but are not limited to, alpha tocopherol, ascorbic acid, acorbyl palmitate, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, monothioglycerol, potassium metabisulfite, propionic acid, propyl gallate, sodium ascorbate, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, and/or sodium sulfite. Exemplary chelating agents include ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), citric acid monohydrate, disodium edetate, dipotassium edetate, edetic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, phosphoric acid, sodium edetate, tartaric acid, and/or trisodium edetate. Exemplary antimicrobial preservatives include, but are not limited to, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, bronopol, cetrimide, cetylpyridinium chloride, chlorhexidine, chlorobutanol, chlorocresol, chloroxylenol, cresol, ethyl alcohol, glycerin, hexetidine, imidurea, phenol, phenoxyethanol, phenylethyl alcohol, phenylmercuric nitrate, propylene glycol, and/or thimerosal. Exemplary antifungal preservatives include, but are not limited to, butyl paraben, methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben, benzoic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, potassium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium propionate, and/or sorbic acid. Exemplary alcohol preservatives include, but are not limited to, ethanol, polyethylene glycol, phenol, phenolic compounds, bisphenol, chlorobutanol, hydroxybenzoate, and/or phenylethyl alcohol. Exemplary acidic preservatives include, but are not limited to, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, citric acid, acetic acid, dehydroacetic acid, ascorbic acid, sorbic acid, and/or phytic acid. Other preservatives include, but are not limited to, tocopherol, tocopherol acetate, deteroxime mesylate, cetrimide, butylated hydroxyanisol (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluened (BHT), ethylenediamine, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, potassium sulfite, potassium metabisulfite, GLYDANT PLUS®, PHENONIP®, methylparaben, GERMALL®115, GERMABEN®II, NEOLONE™, KATHON™, and/or EUXYL®.
  • Exemplary buffering agents include, but are not limited to, citrate buffer solutions, acetate buffer solutions, phosphate buffer solutions, ammonium chloride, calcium carbonate, calcium chloride, calcium citrate, calcium glubionate, calcium gluceptate, calcium gluconate, D-gluconic acid, calcium glycerophosphate, calcium lactate, propanoic acid, calcium levulinate, pentanoic acid, dibasic calcium phosphate, phosphoric acid, tribasic calcium phosphate, calcium hydroxide phosphate, potassium acetate, potassium chloride, potassium gluconate, potassium mixtures, dibasic potassium phosphate, monobasic potassium phosphate, potassium phosphate mixtures, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, sodium lactate, dibasic sodium phosphate, monobasic sodium phosphate, sodium phosphate mixtures, tromethamine, magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, alginic acid, pyrogen-free water, isotonic saline, Ringer's solution, ethyl alcohol, etc., and/or combinations thereof
  • Exemplary lubricating agents include, but are not limited to, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, stearic acid, silica, talc, malt, glyceryl behanate, hydrogenated vegetable oils, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, leucine, magnesium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, etc., and combinations thereof.
  • Exemplary oils include, but are not limited to, almond, apricot kernel, avocado, babassu, bergamot, black current seed, borage, cade, camomile, canola, caraway, carnauba, castor, cinnamon, cocoa butter, coconut, cod liver, coffee, corn, cotton seed, emu, eucalyptus, evening primrose, fish, flaxseed, geraniol, gourd, grape seed, hazel nut, hyssop, isopropyl myristate, jojoba, kukui nut, lavandin, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, macademia nut, mallow, mango seed, meadowfoam seed, mink, nutmeg, olive, orange, orange roughy, palm, palm kernel, peach kernel, peanut, poppy seed, pumpkin seed, rapeseed, rice bran, rosemary, safflower, sandalwood, sasquana, savoury, sea buckthorn, sesame, shea butter, silicone, soybean, sunflower, tea tree, thistle, tsubaki, vetiver, walnut, and wheat germ oils. Exemplary oils include, but are not limited to, butyl stearate, caprylic triglyceride, capric triglyceride, cyclomethicone, diethyl sebacate, dimethicone 360, isopropyl myristate, mineral oil, octyldodecanol, oleyl alcohol, silicone oil, and/or combinations thereof.
  • Excipients such as cocoa butter and suppository waxes, coloring agents, coating agents, sweetening, flavoring, and/or perfuming agents can be present in the composition, according to the judgment of the formulator.
  • Delivery
  • The present disclosure encompasses the delivery of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA for any of therapeutic, pharmaceutical, diagnostic or imaging by any appropriate route taking into consideration likely advances in the sciences of drug delivery. Delivery may be naked or formulated.
  • Naked Delivery
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be delivered to a cell naked. As used herein in, “naked” refers to delivering signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA free from agents which promote transfection. For example, the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA delivered to the cell may contain no modifications. The naked signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be delivered to the cell using routes of administration known in the art and described herein.
  • Formulated Delivery
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be formulated, using the methods described herein. The formulations may contain signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA which may be modified and/or unmodified. The formulations may further include, but are not limited to, cell penetration agents, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a delivery agent, a bioerodible or biocompatible polymer, a solvent, and a sustained-release delivery depot. The formulated signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be delivered to the cell using routes of administration known in the art and described herein.
  • The compositions may also be formulated for direct delivery to an organ or tissue in any of several ways in the art including, but not limited to, direct soaking or bathing, via a catheter, by gels, powder, ointments, creams, gels, lotions, and/or drops, by using substrates such as fabric or biodegradable materials coated or impregnated with the compositions, and the like.
  • Administration
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be administered by any route which results in a therapeutically effective outcome. These include, but are not limited to enteral, gastroenteral, epidural, oral, transdermal, epidural (peridural), intracerebral (into the cerebrum), intracerebroventricular (into the cerebral ventricles), epicutaneous (application onto the skin), intradermal, (into the skin itself), subcutaneous (under the skin), nasal administration (through the nose), intravenous (into a vein), intraarterial (into an artery), intramuscular (into a muscle), intracardiac (into the heart), intraosseous infusion (into the bone marrow), intrathecal (into the spinal canal), intraperitoneal, (infusion or injection into the peritoneum), intravesical infusion, intravitreal, (through the eye), intracavernous injection, (into the base of the penis), intravaginal administration, intrauterine, extra-amniotic administration, transdermal (diffusion through the intact skin for systemic distribution), transmucosal (diffusion through a mucous membrane), insufflation (snorting), sublingual, sublabial, enema, eye drops (onto the conjunctiva), or in ear drops. In specific embodiments, compositions may be administered in a way which allows them cross the blood-brain barrier, vascular barrier, or other epithelial barrier. Non-limiting routes of administration for the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention are described below.
  • Parenteral and Injectible Administration
  • Liquid dosage forms for oral and parenteral administration include, but are not limited to, pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups, and/or elixirs. In addition to active ingredients, liquid dosage forms may comprise inert diluents commonly used in the art such as, for example, water or other solvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifiers such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dimethylformamide, oils (in particular, cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor, and sesame oils), glycerol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fatty acid esters of sorbitan, and mixtures thereof. Besides inert diluents, oral compositions can include adjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents, sweetening, flavoring, and/or perfuming agents. In certain embodiments for parenteral administration, compositions are mixed with solubilizing agents such as CREMOPHOR®, alcohols, oils, modified oils, glycols, polysorbates, cyclodextrins, polymers, and/or combinations thereof.
  • Injectable preparations, for example, sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspensions may be formulated according to the known art using suitable dispersing agents, wetting agents, and/or suspending agents. Sterile injectable preparations may be sterile injectable solutions, suspensions, and/or emulsions in nontoxic parenterally acceptable diluents and/or solvents, for example, as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among the acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water, Ringer's solution, U.S.P., and isotonic sodium chloride solution. Sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil can be employed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. Fatty acids such as oleic acid can be used in the preparation of injectables.
  • Injectable formulations can be sterilized, for example, by filtration through a bacterial-retaining filter, and/or by incorporating sterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which can be dissolved or dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectable medium prior to use.
  • In order to prolong the effect of an active ingredient, it is often desirable to slow the absorption of the active ingredient from subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. This may be accomplished by the use of a liquid suspension of crystalline or amorphous material with poor water solubility. The rate of absorption of the drug then depends upon its rate of dissolution which, in turn, may depend upon crystal size and crystalline form. Alternatively, delayed absorption of a parenterally administered drug form is accomplished by dissolving or suspending the drug in an oil vehicle. Injectable depot forms are made by forming microencapsule matrices of the drug in biodegradable polymers such as polylactide-polyglycolide. Depending upon the ratio of drug to polymer and the nature of the particular polymer employed, the rate of drug release can be controlled. Examples of other biodegradable polymers include poly(orthoesters) and poly(anhydrides). Depot injectable formulations are prepared by entrapping the drug in liposomes or microemulsions which are compatible with body tissues.
  • Rectal and Vaginal Administration
  • Compositions for rectal or vaginal administration are typically suppositories which can be prepared by mixing compositions with suitable non-irritating excipients such as cocoa butter, polyethylene glycol or a suppository wax which are solid at ambient temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore melt in the rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active ingredient.
  • Oral Administration
  • Solid dosage forms for oral administration include capsules, tablets, pills, powders, and granules. In such solid dosage forms, an active ingredient is mixed with at least one inert, pharmaceutically acceptable excipient such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate and/or fillers or extenders (e.g. starches, lactose, sucrose, glucose, mannitol, and silicic acid), binders (e.g. carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidinone, sucrose, and acacia), humectants (e.g. glycerol), disintegrating agents (e.g. agar, calcium carbonate, potato or tapioca starch, alginic acid, certain silicates, and sodium carbonate), solution retarding agents (e.g. paraffin), absorption accelerators (e.g. quaternary ammonium compounds), wetting agents (e.g. cetyl alcohol and glycerol monostearate), absorbents (e.g. kaolin and bentonite clay), and lubricants (e.g. talc, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycols, sodium lauryl sulfate), and mixtures thereof. In the case of capsules, tablets and pills, the dosage form may comprise buffering agents.
  • Topical or Transdermal Administration
  • As described herein, compositions containing the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the invention may be formulated for administration topically. The skin may be an ideal target site for delivery as it is readily accessible. Gene expression may be restricted not only to the skin, potentially avoiding nonspecific toxicity, but also to specific layers and cell types within the skin.
  • The site of cutaneous expression of the delivered compositions will depend on the route of nucleic acid delivery. Three routes are commonly considered to deliver signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA to the skin: (i) topical application (e.g. for local/regional treatment and/or oncology-related applications); (ii) intradermal injection (e.g. for local/regional treatment and/or oncology-related applications); and (iii) systemic delivery (e.g. for treatment of dermatologic diseases that affect both cutaneous and extracutaneous regions). Signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA can be delivered to the skin by several different approaches known in the art. Most topical delivery approaches have been shown to work for delivery of DNA, such as but not limited to, topical application of non-cationic liposome-DNA complex, cationic liposome-DNA complex, particle-mediated (gene gun), puncture-mediated gene transfections, and viral delivery approaches. After delivery of the nucleic acid, gene products have been detected in a number of different skin cell types, including, but not limited to, basal keratinocytes, sebaceous gland cells, dermal fibroblasts and dermal macrophages.
  • In one embodiment, the invention provides for a variety of dressings (e.g., wound dressings) or bandages (e.g., adhesive bandages) for conveniently and/or effectively carrying out methods of the present invention. Typically dressing or bandages may comprise sufficient amounts of pharmaceutical compositions and/or signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein to allow a user to perform multiple treatments of a subject(s).
  • In one embodiment, the invention provides for the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA compositions to be delivered in more than one injection.
  • In one embodiment, before topical and/or transdermal administration at least one area of tissue, such as skin, may be subjected to a device and/or solution which may increase permeability. In one embodiment, the tissue may be subjected to an abrasion device to increase the permeability of the skin (see U.S. Patent Publication No. 20080275468, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety). In another embodiment, the tissue may be subjected to an ultrasound enhancement device. An ultrasound enhancement device may include, but is not limited to, the devices described in U.S. Publication No. 20040236268 and U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,491,657 and 6,234,990; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties. Methods of enhancing the permeability of tissue are described in U.S. Publication Nos. 20040171980 and 20040236268 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,190,315; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • In one embodiment, a device may be used to increase permeability of tissue before delivering formulations of modified mRNA described herein. The permeability of skin may be measured by methods known in the art and/or described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,190,315, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. As a non-limiting example, a modified mRNA formulation may be delivered by the drug delivery methods described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,190,315, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • In another non-limiting example tissue may be treated with a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) cream before, during and/or after the tissue may be subjected to a device which may increase permeability. Katz et al. (Anesth Analg (2004); 98:371-76; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety) showed that using the EMLA cream in combination with a low energy, an onset of superficial cutaneous analgesia was seen as fast as 5 minutes after a pretreatment with a low energy ultrasound.
  • In one embodiment, enhancers may be applied to the tissue before, during, and/or after the tissue has been treated to increase permeability. Enhancers include, but are not limited to, transport enhancers, physical enhancers, and cavitation enhancers. Non-limiting examples of enhancers are described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,190,315, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • In one embodiment, a device may be used to increase permeability of tissue before delivering formulations of modified mRNA described herein, which may further contain a substance that invokes an immune response. In another non-limiting example, a formulation containing a substance to invoke an immune response may be delivered by the methods described in U.S. Publication Nos. 20040171980 and 20040236268; herein incorporated by reference in their entireties.
  • Dosage forms for topical and/or transdermal administration of a composition may include ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, gels, foams, powders, solutions, sprays, inhalants and/or patches. Generally, an active ingredient is admixed under sterile conditions with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and/or any needed preservatives and/or buffers as may be required. Additionally, the present invention contemplates the use of transdermal patches, which often have the added advantage of providing controlled delivery of a compound to the body. Such dosage forms may be prepared, for example, by dissolving and/or dispensing the compound in the proper medium. Alternatively or additionally, rate may be controlled by either providing a rate controlling membrane and/or by dispersing the compound in a polymer matrix and/or gel.
  • Formulations suitable for topical administration include, but are not limited to, liquid and/or semi liquid preparations such as liniments, lotions, oil in water and/or water in oil emulsions such as creams, ointments and/or pastes, and/or solutions and/or suspensions.
  • Topically-administrable formulations may, for example, comprise from about 0.1% to about 10% (w/w) active ingredient, although the concentration of active ingredient may be as high as the solubility limit of the active ingredient in the solvent. Formulations for topical administration may further comprise one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.
  • Penetration Enhancers
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA of present invention may use various penetration enhancers to deliver the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA to at least one area associated with one or more hyperproliferative diseases, disorders or conditions. Most drugs are present in solution in both ionized and nonionized forms. However, usually only lipid soluble or lipophilic drugs readily cross cell membranes. It has been discovered that even non-lipophilic drugs may cross cell membranes if the membrane to be crossed is treated with a penetration enhancer. In addition to aiding the diffusion of non-lipophilic drugs across cell membranes, penetration enhancers also enhance the permeability of lipophilic drugs.
  • Penetration enhancers may be classified as belonging to one of five broad categories, i.e., surfactants, fatty acids, bile salts, chelating agents, and non-chelating non-surfactants (Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1991, p. 92). Each of the above mentioned classes of penetration enhancers are described below in greater detail. Combinations of penetration enhancer may also be encompassed by the scope of the present invention, for example, fatty acids/salts in combination with bile acids/salts. Other non-limiting examples of combinations of penetration enhancers include the combination of sodium salt of lauric acid, capric acid and UDCA.
  • Surfactants
  • In connection with the present invention, surfactants (or “surface-active agents”) are chemical entities which, when dissolved in an aqueous solution, reduce the surface tension of the solution or the interfacial tension between the aqueous solution and another liquid, with the result that absorption of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA through the mucosa is enhanced. In addition to bile salts and fatty acids, these penetration enhancers include, for example, sodium lauryl sulfate, polyoxyethylene-9-lauryl ether and polyoxyethylene-20-cetyl ether) (Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1991, p. 92); and perfluorochemical emulsions, such as FC-43 (Takahashi et al., J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 1988, 40, 252).
  • Fatty Acids
  • Various fatty acids and their derivatives which act as penetration enhancers include, but are not limited to, oleic acid, lauric acid, capric acid (n-decanoic acid), myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, dicaprate, tricaprate, monoolein (1-monooleoyl-rac-glycerol), dilaurin, caprylic acid, arachidonic acid, glycerol 1-monocaprate, 1-dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one, acylcarnitines, acylcholines, C1-C10 alkyl esters thereof (e.g., methyl, isopropyl and t-butyl), and mono- and di-glycerides thereof (i.e., oleate, laurate, caprate, myristate, palmitate, stearate, linoleate, etc.) (Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carryier Systems, 1991, p. 92; Muranishi, Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1990, 7, 1-33; El Hariri et al., J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 1992, 44, 651-654).
  • Bile Salts
  • The physiological role of bile includes the facilitation of dispersion and absorption of lipids and fat-soluble vitamins (Brunton, Chapter 38 in: Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th Ed., Hardman et al. Eds., McGraw-Hill, New York, 1996, pp. 934-935). Various natural bile salts, and their synthetic derivatives, act as penetration enhancers. Thus the term “bile salts” includes any of the naturally occurring components of bile as well as any of their synthetic derivatives. The bile salts of the invention include, but are not limited to, cholic acid (or its pharmaceutically acceptable sodium salt, sodium cholate), dehydrocholic acid (sodium dehydrocholate), deoxycholic acid (sodium deoxycholate), glucholic acid (sodium glucholate), glycholic acid (sodium glycocholate), glycodeoxycholic acid (sodium glycodeoxycholate), taurocholic acid (sodium taurocholate), taurodeoxycholic acid (sodium taurodeoxycholate), chenodeoxycholic acid (sodium chenodeoxycholate), ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), sodium tauro-24,25-dihydro-fusidate (STDHF), sodium glycodihydrofusidate and polyoxyethylene-9-lauryl ether (POE) (Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1991, page 92; Swinyard, Chapter 39 In: Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 18th Ed., Gennaro, ed., Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pa., 1990, pages 782-783; Muranishi, Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1990, 7, 1-33; Yamamoto et al., J. Pharm. Exp. Ther., 1992, 263, 25; Yamashita et al., J. Pharm. Sci., 1990, 79, 579-583).
  • Chelating Agents
  • Chelating agents, as used in connection with the present invention, can be defined as compounds that remove metallic ions from solution by forming complexes therewith, with the result that absorption of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA through the mucosa is enhanced. With regards to their use as penetration enhancers in the present invention, chelating agents have the added advantage of also serving as DNase inhibitors, as most characterized DNA nucleases require a divalent metal ion for catalysis and are thus inhibited by chelating agents (Jarrett, J. Chromatogr., 1993, 618, 315-339). Chelating agents of the invention include but are not limited to disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA), citric acid, salicylates (e.g., sodium salicylate, 5-methoxysalicylate and homovanilate), N-acyl derivatives of collagen, laureth-9 and N-amino acyl derivatives of beta-diketones (enamines)(Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1991, page 92; Muranishi, Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1990, 7, 1-33; Buur et al., J. Control Rel., 1990, 14, 43-51).
  • Non-Chelating Non-Surfactants
  • As used herein, non-chelating non-surfactant penetration enhancing compounds can be defined as compounds that demonstrate insignificant activity as chelating agents or as surfactants but that nonetheless enhance absorption of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA through the alimentary mucosa (Muranishi, Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1990, 7, 1-33). This class of penetration enhancers include, but are not limited to, unsaturated cyclic ureas, 1-alkyl- and 1-alkenylazacyclo-alkanone derivatives (Lee et al., Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems, 1991, page 92); and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as diclofenac sodium, indomethacin and phenylbutazone (Yamashita et al., J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 1987, 39, 621-626).
  • Agents that enhance uptake of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA at the cellular level may also be added to the pharmaceutical and other compositions of the present invention. For example, cationic lipids, such as lipofectin (Junichi et al, U.S. Pat. No. 5,705,188), cationic glycerol derivatives, and polycationic molecules, such as polylysine (Lollo et al., PCT Application WO 97/30731), are also known to enhance the cellular uptake of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA.
  • Other agents may be utilized to enhance the penetration of the administered signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary construct and mmRNA, including glycols such as ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, pyrrols such as 2-pyrrol, azones, and terpenes such as limonene and menthone.
  • Depot Administration
  • As described herein, in some embodiments, the composition is formulated in depots for extended release. Generally, a specific organ or tissue (a “target tissue”) is targeted for administration.
  • In some aspects of the invention, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA are spatially retained within or proximal to a target tissue. Provided are method of providing a composition to a target tissue of a mammalian subject by contacting the target tissue (which contains one or more target cells) with the composition under conditions such that the composition, in particular the nucleic acid component(s) of the composition, is substantially retained in the target tissue, meaning that at least 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 85, 90, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 99.9, 99.99 or greater than 99.99% of the composition is retained in the target tissue. Advantageously, retention is determined by measuring the amount of the nucleic acid present in the composition that enters one or more target cells. For example, at least 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 85, 90, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 99.9, 99.99 or greater than 99.99% of the nucleic acids administered to the subject are present intracellularly at a period of time following administration. For example, intramuscular injection to a mammalian subject is performed using an aqueous composition containing a ribonucleic acid and a transfection reagent, and retention of the composition is determined by measuring the amount of the ribonucleic acid present in the muscle cells.
  • Aspects of the invention are directed to methods of providing a composition to a target tissue of a mammalian subject, by contacting the target tissue (containing one or more target cells) with the composition under conditions such that the composition is substantially retained in the target tissue. The composition contains an effective amount of a signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA such that the polypeptide of interest is produced in at least one target cell. The compositions generally contain a cell penetration agent, although “naked” nucleic acid (such as nucleic acids without a cell penetration agent or other agent) is also contemplated, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
  • In some circumstances, the amount of an oncology-related protein produced by cells in a tissue is desirably increased. Preferably, this increase in oncology-related protein production is spatially restricted to cells within the target tissue. Thus, provided are methods of increasing production of an oncology-related protein of interest in a tissue of a mammalian subject. A composition is provided that contains signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA characterized in that a unit quantity of composition has been determined to produce the polypeptide of interest in a substantial percentage of cells contained within a predetermined volume of the target tissue.
  • In some embodiments, the composition includes a plurality of different signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA, where one or more than one of the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA encodes an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. Optionally, the composition also contains a cell penetration agent to assist in the intracellular delivery of the composition. A determination is made of the dose of the composition required to produce the oncology-related polypeptide of interest in a substantial percentage of cells contained within the predetermined volume of the target tissue (generally, without inducing significant production of the oncology-related polypeptide of interest in tissue adjacent to the predetermined volume, or distally to the target tissue). Subsequent to this determination, the determined dose is introduced directly into the tissue of the mammalian subject.
  • In one embodiment, the invention provides for the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA to be delivered in more than one injection or by split dose injections.
  • In one embodiment, the invention may be retained near target tissue using a small disposable drug reservoir or patch pump. Non-limiting examples of patch pumps include those manufactured and/or sold by BD® (Franklin Lakes, N.J.), Insulet Corporation (Bedford, Mass.), SteadyMed Therapeutics (San Francisco, Calif.), Medtronic (Minneapolis, Minn.), UniLife (York, Pa.), Valeritas (Bridgewater, N.J.), and SpringLeaf Therapeutics (Boston, Mass.).
  • Pulmonary Administration
  • A pharmaceutical composition may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation suitable for pulmonary administration via the buccal cavity. Such a formulation may comprise dry particles which comprise the active ingredient and which have a diameter in the range from about 0.5 nm to about 7 nm or from about 1 nm to about 6 nm. Such compositions are suitably in the form of dry powders for administration using a device comprising a dry powder reservoir to which a stream of propellant may be directed to disperse the powder and/or using a self propelling solvent/powder dispensing container such as a device comprising the active ingredient dissolved and/or suspended in a low-boiling propellant in a sealed container. Such powders comprise particles wherein at least 98% of the particles by weight have a diameter greater than 0.5 nm and at least 95% of the particles by number have a diameter less than 7 nm. Alternatively, at least 95% of the particles by weight have a diameter greater than 1 nm and at least 90% of the particles by number have a diameter less than 6 nm. Dry powder compositions may include a solid fine powder diluent such as sugar and are conveniently provided in a unit dose form.
  • Low boiling propellants generally include liquid propellants having a boiling point of below 65° F. at atmospheric pressure. Generally the propellant may constitute 50% to 99.9% (w/w) of the composition, and active ingredient may constitute 0.1% to 20% (w/w) of the composition. A propellant may further comprise additional ingredients such as a liquid non-ionic and/or solid anionic surfactant and/or a solid diluent (which may have a particle size of the same order as particles comprising the active ingredient).
  • Pharmaceutical compositions formulated for pulmonary delivery may provide an active ingredient in the form of droplets of a solution and/or suspension. Such formulations may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold as aqueous and/or dilute alcoholic solutions and/or suspensions, optionally sterile, comprising active ingredient, and may conveniently be administered using any nebulization and/or atomization device. Such formulations may further comprise one or more additional ingredients including, but not limited to, a flavoring agent such as saccharin sodium, a volatile oil, a buffering agent, a surface active agent, and/or a preservative such as methylhydroxybenzoate. Droplets provided by this route of administration may have an average diameter in the range from about 0.1 nm to about 200 nm.
  • Intranasal, Nasal and Buccal Administration
  • Formulations described herein as being useful for pulmonary delivery are useful for intranasal delivery of a pharmaceutical composition. Another formulation suitable for intranasal administration is a coarse powder comprising the active ingredient and having an average particle from about 0.2 μm to 500 μm. Such a formulation is administered in the manner in which snuff is taken, i.e. by rapid inhalation through the nasal passage from a container of the powder held close to the nose.
  • Formulations suitable for nasal administration may, for example, comprise from about as little as 0.1% (w/w) and as much as 100% (w/w) of active ingredient, and may comprise one or more of the additional ingredients described herein. A pharmaceutical composition may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation suitable for buccal administration. Such formulations may, for example, be in the form of tablets and/or lozenges made using conventional methods, and may, for example, 0.1% to 20% (w/w) active ingredient, the balance comprising an orally dissolvable and/or degradable composition and, optionally, one or more of the additional ingredients described herein. Alternately, formulations suitable for buccal administration may comprise a powder and/or an aerosolized and/or atomized solution and/or suspension comprising active ingredient. Such powdered, aerosolized, and/or aerosolized formulations, when dispersed, may have an average particle and/or droplet size in the range from about 0.1 nm to about 200 nm, and may further comprise one or more of any additional ingredients described herein.
  • Ophthalmic Administration
  • A pharmaceutical composition may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation suitable for ophthalmic administration. Such formulations may, for example, be in the form of eye drops including, for example, a 0.1/1.0% (w/w) solution and/or suspension of the active ingredient in an aqueous or oily liquid excipient. Such drops may further comprise buffering agents, salts, and/or one or more other of any additional ingredients described herein. Other ophthalmically-administrable formulations which are useful include those which comprise the active ingredient in microcrystalline form and/or in a liposomal preparation. Ear drops and/or eye drops are contemplated as being within the scope of this invention.
  • Payload Administration: Detectable Agents and Therapeutic Agents
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein can be used in a number of different scenarios in which delivery of a substance (the “payload”) to a biological target is desired, for example delivery of detectable substances for detection of the target, or delivery of a therapeutic agent. Detection methods can include, but are not limited to, both imaging in vitro and in vivo imaging methods, e.g., immunohistochemistry, bioluminescence imaging (BLI), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), electron microscopy, X-ray computed tomography, Raman imaging, optical coherence tomography, absorption imaging, thermal imaging, fluorescence reflectance imaging, fluorescence microscopy, fluorescence molecular tomographic imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, X-ray imaging, ultrasound imaging, photoacoustic imaging, lab assays, or in any situation where tagging/staining/imaging is required.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA can be designed to include both a linker and a payload in any useful orientation. For example, a linker having two ends is used to attach one end to the payload and the other end to the nucleobase, such as at the C-7 or C-8 positions of the deaza-adenosine or deaza-guanosine or to the N-3 or C-5 positions of cytosine or uracil. The signal-sensor polynucleotide of the invention can include more than one payload (e.g., a label and a transcription inhibitor), as well as a cleavable linker. In one embodiment, the modified nucleotide is a modified 7-deaza-adenosine triphosphate, where one end of a cleavable linker is attached to the C7 position of 7-deaza-adenine, the other end of the linker is attached to an inhibitor (e.g., to the C5 position of the nucleobase on a cytidine), and a label (e.g., Cy5) is attached to the center of the linker (see, e.g., compound 1 of A*pCp C5 Parg Capless in FIG. 5 and columns 9 and 10 of U.S. Pat. No. 7,994,304, incorporated herein by reference). Upon incorporation of the modified 7-deaza-adenosine triphosphate to an encoding region, the resulting signal-sensor polynucleotide having a cleavable linker attached to a label and an inhibitor (e.g., a polymerase inhibitor). Upon cleavage of the linker (e.g., with reductive conditions to reduce a linker having a cleavable disulfide moiety), the label and inhibitor are released. Additional linkers and payloads (e.g., therapeutic agents, detectable labels, and cell penetrating payloads) are described herein.
  • For example, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein can be used in reprogramming induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells), which can directly track cells that are transfected compared to total cells in the cluster. In another example, a drug that may be attached to the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA via a linker and may be fluorescently labeled can be used to track the drug in vivo, e.g. intracellularly. Other examples include, but are not limited to, the use of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA in reversible drug delivery into cells.
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein can be used in intracellular targeting of a payload, e.g., detectable or therapeutic agent, to specific organelle. Exemplary intracellular targets can include, but are not limited to, the nuclear localization for advanced mRNA processing, or a nuclear localization sequence (NLS) linked to the mRNA containing an inhibitor.
  • In addition, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein can be used to deliver therapeutic agents to cells or tissues, e.g., in living animals. For example, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA described herein can be used to deliver highly polar chemotherapeutics agents to kill cancer cells. The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA attached to the therapeutic agent through a linker can facilitate member permeation allowing the therapeutic agent to travel into a cell to reach an intracellular target.
  • In another example, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA can be attached to the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA a viral inhibitory peptide (VIP) through a cleavable linker. The cleavable linker can release the VIP and dye into the cell. In another example, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA can be attached through the linker to an ADP-ribosylate, which is responsible for the actions of some bacterial toxins, such as cholera toxin, diphtheria toxin, and pertussis toxin. These toxin proteins are ADP-ribosyltransferases that modify target proteins in human cells. For example, cholera toxin ADP-ribosylates G proteins modifies human cells by causing massive fluid secretion from the lining of the small intestine, which results in life-threatening diarrhea.
  • In some embodiments, the payload may be a therapeutic agent such as a cytotoxin, radioactive ion, chemotherapeutic, or other therapeutic agent. A cytotoxin or cytotoxic agent includes any agent that may be detrimental to cells. Examples include, but are not limited to, taxol, cytochalasin B, gramicidin D, ethidium bromide, emetine, mitomycin, etoposide, teniposide, vincristine, vinblastine, colchicine, doxorubicin, daunorubicin, dihydroxyanthracinedione, mitoxantrone, mithramycin, actinomycin D, 1-dehydrotestosterone, glucocorticoids, procaine, tetracaine, lidocaine, propranolol, puromycin, maytansinoids, e.g., maytansinol (see U.S. Pat. No. 5,208,020 incorporated herein in its entirety), rachelmycin (CC-1065, see U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,475,092, 5,585,499, and 5,846,545, all of which are incorporated herein by reference), and analogs or homologs thereof. Radioactive ions include, but are not limited to iodine (e.g., iodine 125 or iodine 131), strontium 89, phosphorous, palladium, cesium, iridium, phosphate, cobalt, yttrium 90, samarium 153, and praseodymium. Other therapeutic agents include, but are not limited to, antimetabolites (e.g., methotrexate, 6-mercaptopurine, 6-thioguanine, cytarabine, 5-fluorouracil decarbazine), alkylating agents (e.g., mechlorethamine, thiotepa chlorambucil, rachelmycin (CC-1065), melphalan, carmustine (BSNU), lomustine (CCNU), cyclophosphamide, busulfan, dibromomannitol, streptozotocin, mitomycin C, and cis-dichlorodiamine platinum (II) (DDP) cisplatin), anthracyclines (e.g., daunorubicin (formerly daunomycin) and doxorubicin), antibiotics (e.g., dactinomycin (formerly actinomycin), bleomycin, mithramycin, and anthramycin (AMC)), and anti-mitotic agents (e.g., vincristine, vinblastine, taxol and maytansinoids).
  • In some embodiments, the payload may be a detectable agent, such as various organic small molecules, inorganic compounds, nanoparticles, enzymes or enzyme substrates, fluorescent materials, luminescent materials (e.g., luminol), bioluminescent materials (e.g., luciferase, luciferin, and aequorin), chemiluminescent materials, radioactive materials (e.g., 18F, 67Ga, 81mKr, 82Rb, 111In, 123I, 133Xe, 201Tl, 125I, 35S, 14C, 3H, or 99mTc (e.g., as pertechnetate (technetate(VII), TcO4 )), and contrast agents (e.g., gold (e.g., gold nanoparticles), gadolinium (e.g., chelated Gd), iron oxides (e.g., superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO), monocrystalline iron oxide nanoparticles (MIONs), and ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide (USPIO)), manganese chelates (e.g., Mn-DPDP), barium sulfate, iodinated contrast media (iohexol), microbubbles, or perfluorocarbons). Such optically-detectable labels include for example, without limitation, 4-acetamido-4′-isothiocyanatostilbene-2,2′disulfonic acid; acridine and derivatives (e.g., acridine and acridine isothiocyanate); 5-(2′-aminoethyl)aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid (EDANS); 4-amino-N-[3-vinylsulfonyl)phenyl]naphthalimide-3,5 disulfonate; N-(4-anilino-1-naphthyl)maleimide; anthranilamide; BODIPY; Brilliant Yellow; coumarin and derivatives (e.g., coumarin, 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin (AMC, Coumarin 120), and 7-amino-4-trifluoromethylcoumarin (Coumarin 151)); cyanine dyes; cyanosine; 4′,6-diaminidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI); 5′5″-dibromopyrogallol-sulfonaphthalein (Bromopyrogallol Red); 7-diethylamino-3-(4′-isothiocyanatophenyl)-4-methylcoumarin; diethylenetriamine pentaacetate; 4,4′-diisothiocyanatodihydro-stilbene-2,2′-disulfonic acid; 4,4′-diisothiocyanatostilbene-2,2′-disulfonic acid; 5-[dimethylamino]-naphthalene-1-sulfonyl chloride (DNS, dansylchloride); 4-dimethylaminophenylazophenyl-4′-isothiocyanate (DABITC); eosin and derivatives (e.g., eosin and eosin isothiocyanate); erythrosin and derivatives (e.g., erythrosin B and erythrosin isothiocyanate); ethidium; fluorescein and derivatives (e.g., 5-carboxyfluorescein (FAM), 5-(4,6-dichlorotriazin-2-yl)aminofluorescein (DTAF), 2′,7′-dimethoxy-4′5′-dichloro-6-carboxyfluorescein, fluorescein, fluorescein isothiocyanate, X-rhodamine-5-(and-6)-isothiocyanate (QFITC or XRITC), and fluorescamine); 2-[2-[3-[[1,3-dihydro-1,1-dimethyl-3-(3-sulfopropyl)-2H-benz[e]indol-2-ylidene]ethylidene]-2-[4-(ethoxycarbonyl)-1-piperazinyl]-1-cyclopenten-1-yl]ethenyl]-1,1-dimethyl-3-(3-sulforpropyl)-1H-benz[e]indolium hydroxide, inner salt, compound with n,n-diethylethanamine(1:1) (IR144); 5-chloro-2-[2-[3-[(5-chloro-3-ethyl-2(3H)-benzothiazol-ylidene)ethylidene]-2-(diphenylamino)-1-cyclopenten-1-yl]ethenyl]-3-ethyl benzothiazolium perchlorate (IR140); Malachite Green isothiocyanate; 4-methylumbelliferone orthocresolphthalein; nitrotyrosine; pararosaniline; Phenol Red; B-phycoerythrin; o-phthaldialdehyde; pyrene and derivatives (e.g., pyrene, pyrene butyrate, and succinimidyl 1-pyrene); butyrate quantum dots; Reactive Red 4 (CIBACRON™ Brilliant Red 3B-A); rhodamine and derivatives (e.g., 6-carboxy-X-rhodamine (ROX), 6-carboxyrhodamine (R6G), lissamine rhodamine B sulfonyl chloride rhodamine (Rhod), rhodamine B, rhodamine 123, rhodamine X isothiocyanate, sulforhodamine B, sulforhodamine 101, sulfonyl chloride derivative of sulforhodamine 101 (Texas Red), N,N,N′,N′tetramethyl-6-carboxyrhodamine (TAMRA) tetramethyl rhodamine, and tetramethyl rhodamine isothiocyanate (TRITC)); riboflavin; rosolic acid; terbium chelate derivatives; Cyanine-3 (Cy3); Cyanine-5 (Cy5); cyanine-5.5 (Cy5.5), Cyanine-7 (Cy7); IRD 700; IRD 800; Alexa 647; La Jolta Blue; phthalo cyanine; and naphthalo cyanine.
  • In some embodiments, the detectable agent may be a non-detectable pre-cursor that becomes detectable upon activation (e.g., fluorogenic tetrazine-fluorophore constructs (e.g., tetrazine-BODIPY FL, tetrazine-Oregon Green 488, or tetrazine-BODIPY TMR-X) or enzyme activatable fluorogenic agents (e.g., PROSENSE® (VisEn Medical))). In vitro assays in which the enzyme labeled compositions can be used include, but are not limited to, enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), immunoprecipitation assays, immunofluorescence, enzyme immunoassays (EIA), radioimmunoassays (RIA), and Western blot analysis. Combinations
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA may be used in combination with one or more other therapeutic, prophylactic, diagnostic, or imaging agents. By “in combination with,” it is not intended to imply that the agents must be administered at the same time and/or formulated for delivery together, although these methods of delivery are within the scope of the present disclosure. Compositions can be administered concurrently with, prior to, or subsequent to, one or more other desired therapeutics or medical procedures. In general, each agent will be administered at a dose and/or on a time schedule determined for that agent. In some embodiments, the present disclosure encompasses the delivery of pharmaceutical, prophylactic, diagnostic, or imaging compositions in combination with agents that may improve their bioavailability, reduce and/or modify their metabolism, inhibit their excretion, and/or modify their distribution within the body. As a non-limiting example, the signal-sensor nucleic acids or mmRNA may be used in combination with a pharmaceutical agent for the treatment of cancer or to control hyperproliferative cells. In U.S. Pat. No. 7,964,571, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety, a combination therapy for the treatment of solid primary or metastasized tumor is described using a pharmaceutical composition including a DNA plasmid encoding for interleukin-12 with a lipopolymer and also administering at least one anticancer agent or chemotherapeutic. Further, the signal-sensor nucleic acids and mmRNA of the present invention that encodes anti-proliferative molecules may be in a pharmaceutical composition with a lipopolymer (see e.g., U.S. Pub. No. 20110218231, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety, claiming a pharmaceutical composition comprising a DNA plasmid encoding an anti-proliferative molecule and a lipopolymer) which may be administered with at least one chemotherapeutic or anticancer agent.
  • Dosing
  • The present invention provides methods comprising administering modified mRNAs and their encoded proteins or complexes in accordance with the invention to a subject in need thereof. Nucleic acids, proteins or complexes, or pharmaceutical, imaging, diagnostic, or prophylactic compositions thereof, may be administered to a subject using any amount and any route of administration effective for preventing, treating, diagnosing, or imaging a disease, disorder, and/or condition (e.g., a disease, disorder, and/or condition relating to working memory deficits). The exact amount required will vary from subject to subject, depending on the species, age, and general condition of the subject, the severity of the disease, the particular composition, its mode of administration, its mode of activity, and the like. Compositions in accordance with the invention are typically formulated in dosage unit form for ease of administration and uniformity of dosage. It will be understood, however, that the total daily usage of the compositions of the present invention may be decided by the attending physician within the scope of sound medical judgment. The specific therapeutically effective, prophylactically effective, or appropriate imaging dose level for any particular patient will depend upon a variety of factors including the disorder being treated and the severity of the disorder; the activity of the specific compound employed; the specific composition employed; the age, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the patient; the time of administration, route of administration, and rate of excretion of the specific compound employed; the duration of the treatment; drugs used in combination or coincidental with the specific compound employed; and like factors well known in the medical arts.
  • In certain embodiments, compositions in accordance with the present invention may be administered at dosage levels sufficient to deliver from about 0.0001 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, from about 0.001 mg/kg to about 0.05 mg/kg, from about 0.005 mg/kg to about 0.05 mg/kg, from about 0.001 mg/kg to about 0.005 mg/kg, from about 0.05 mg/kg to about 0.5 mg/kg, from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg, from about 0.1 mg/kg to about 40 mg/kg, from about 0.5 mg/kg to about 30 mg/kg, from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg, from about 0.1 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg, or from about 1 mg/kg to about 25 mg/kg, of subject body weight per day, one or more times a day, to obtain the desired therapeutic, diagnostic, prophylactic, or imaging effect. The desired dosage may be delivered three times a day, two times a day, once a day, every other day, every third day, every week, every two weeks, every three weeks, or every four weeks. In certain embodiments, the desired dosage may be delivered using multiple administrations (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, or more administrations).
  • According to the present invention, it has been discovered that administration of mmRNA in split-dose regimens produce higher levels of proteins in mammalian subjects. As used herein, a “split dose” is the division of single unit dose or total daily dose into two or more doses, e.g, two or more administrations of the single unit dose. As used herein, a “single unit dose” is a dose of any therapeutic administered in one dose/at one time/single route/single point of contact, i.e., single administration event. As used herein, a “total daily dose” is an amount given or prescribed in 24 hr period. It may be administered as a single unit dose. In one embodiment, the mmRNA of the present invention are administered to a subject in split doses. The mmRNA may be formulated in buffer only or in a formulation described herein.
  • Dosage Forms
  • A pharmaceutical composition described herein can be formulated into a dosage form described herein, such as a topical, intranasal, intratracheal, or injectable (e.g., intravenous, intraocular, intravitreal, intramuscular, intracardiac, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous).
  • Liquid Dosage Forms
  • Liquid dosage forms for parenteral administration include, but are not limited to, pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups, and/or elixirs. In addition to active ingredients, liquid dosage forms may comprise inert diluents commonly used in the art including, but not limited to, water or other solvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifiers such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dimethylformamide, oils (in particular, cottonseed, groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor, and sesame oils), glycerol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fatty acid esters of sorbitan, and mixtures thereof. In certain embodiments for parenteral administration, compositions may be mixed with solubilizing agents such as CREMOPHOR®, alcohols, oils, modified oils, glycols, polysorbates, cyclodextrins, polymers, and/or combinations thereof.
  • Injectable
  • Injectable preparations, for example, sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspensions may be formulated according to the known art and may include suitable dispersing agents, wetting agents, and/or suspending agents. Sterile injectable preparations may be sterile injectable solutions, suspensions, and/or emulsions in nontoxic parenterally acceptable diluents and/or solvents, for example, a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among the acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed include, but are not limited to, are water, Ringer's solution, U.S.P., and isotonic sodium chloride solution. Sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil can be employed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. Fatty acids such as oleic acid can be used in the preparation of injectables.
  • Injectable formulations can be sterilized, for example, by filtration through a bacterial-retaining filter, and/or by incorporating sterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which can be dissolved or dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectable medium prior to use.
  • In order to prolong the effect of an active ingredient, it may be desirable to slow the absorption of the active ingredient from subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. This may be accomplished by the use of a liquid suspension of crystalline or amorphous material with poor water solubility. The rate of absorption of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA then depends upon its rate of dissolution which, in turn, may depend upon crystal size and crystalline form. Alternatively, delayed absorption of a parenterally administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA may be accomplished by dissolving or suspending the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA in an oil vehicle. Injectable depot forms are made by forming microencapsule matrices of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA in biodegradable polymers such as polylactide-polyglycolide. Depending upon the ratio of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA to polymer and the nature of the particular polymer employed, the rate of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA release can be controlled. Examples of other biodegradable polymers include, but are not limited to, poly(orthoesters) and poly(anhydrides). Depot injectable formulations may be prepared by entrapping the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA in liposomes or microemulsions which are compatible with body tissues.
  • Pulmonary
  • Formulations described herein as being useful for pulmonary delivery may also be use for intranasal delivery of a pharmaceutical composition. Another formulation suitable for intranasal administration may be a coarse powder comprising the active ingredient and having an average particle from about 0.2 μm to 500 μm. Such a formulation may be administered in the manner in which snuff is taken, i.e. by rapid inhalation through the nasal passage from a container of the powder held close to the nose.
  • Formulations suitable for nasal administration may, for example, comprise from about as little as 0.1% (w/w) and as much as 100% (w/w) of active ingredient, and may comprise one or more of the additional ingredients described herein. A pharmaceutical composition may be prepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation suitable for buccal administration. Such formulations may, for example, be in the form of tablets and/or lozenges made using conventional methods, and may, for example, contain about 0.1% to 20% (w/w) active ingredient, where the balance may comprise an orally dissolvable and/or degradable composition and, optionally, one or more of the additional ingredients described herein. Alternately, formulations suitable for buccal administration may comprise a powder and/or an aerosolized and/or atomized solution and/or suspension comprising active ingredient. Such powdered, aerosolized, and/or aerosolized formulations, when dispersed, may have an average particle and/or droplet size in the range from about 0.1 nm to about 200 nm, and may further comprise one or more of any additional ingredients described herein.
  • General considerations in the formulation and/or manufacture of pharmaceutical agents may be found, for example, in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy 21st ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference).
  • Coatings or Shells
  • Solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees, capsules, pills, and granules can be prepared with coatings and shells such as enteric coatings and other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulating art. They may optionally comprise opacifying agents and can be of a composition that they release the active ingredient(s) only, or preferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally, in a delayed manner. Examples of embedding compositions which can be used include polymeric substances and waxes. Solid compositions of a similar type may be employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatin capsules using such excipients as lactose or milk sugar as well as high molecular weight polyethylene glycols and the like.
  • Properties of Pharmaceutical Compositions
  • The pharmaceutical compositions described herein can be characterized by one or more of bioavailability, therapeutic window and/or volume of distribution.
  • Bioavailability
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA, when formulated into a composition with a delivery agent as described herein, can exhibit an increase in bioavailability as compared to a composition lacking a delivery agent as described herein. As used herein, the term “bioavailability” refers to the systemic availability of a given amount of signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA administered to a mammal. Bioavailability can be assessed by measuring the area under the curve (AUC) or the maximum serum or plasma concentration (Cmax) of the unchanged form of a compound following administration of the compound to a mammal. AUC is a determination of the area under the curve plotting the serum or plasma concentration of a compound along the ordinate (Y-axis) against time along the abscissa (X-axis). Generally, the AUC for a particular compound can be calculated using methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art and as described in G. S. Banker, Modern Pharmaceutics, Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences, v. 72, Marcel Dekker, New York, Inc., 1996, herein incorporated by reference.
  • The Cmax value is the maximum concentration of the compound achieved in the serum or plasma of a mammal following administration of the compound to the mammal. The Cmax value of a particular compound can be measured using methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art. The phrases “increasing bioavailability” or “improving the pharmacokinetics,” as used herein mean that the systemic availability of a first signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA, measured as AUC, Cmax, or Cmin in a mammal is greater, when co-administered with a delivery agent as described herein, than when such co-administration does not take place. In some embodiments, the bioavailability of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA can increase by at least about 2%, at least about 5%, at least about 10%, at least about 15%, at least about 20%, at least about 25%, at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or about 100%.
  • Therapeutic Window
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA, when formulated into a composition with a delivery agent as described herein, can exhibit an increase in the therapeutic window of the administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA composition as compared to the therapeutic window of the administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA composition lacking a delivery agent as described herein. As used herein “therapeutic window” refers to the range of plasma concentrations, or the range of levels of therapeutically active substance at the site of action, with a high probability of eliciting a therapeutic effect. In some embodiments, the therapeutic window of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA when co-administered with a delivery agent as described herein can increase by at least about 2%, at least about 5%, at least about 10%, at least about 15%, at least about 20%, at least about 25%, at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, or about 100%.
  • Volume of Distribution
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA, when formulated into a composition with a delivery agent as described herein, can exhibit an improved volume of distribution (Vdist), e.g., reduced or targeted, relative to a composition lacking a delivery agent as described herein. The volume of distribution (Vdist) relates the amount of the drug in the body to the concentration of the drug in the blood or plasma. As used herein, the term “volume of distribution” refers to the fluid volume that would be required to contain the total amount of the drug in the body at the same concentration as in the blood or plasma: Vdist equals the amount of drug in the body/concentration of drug in blood or plasma. For example, for a 10 mg dose and a plasma concentration of 10 mg/L, the volume of distribution would be 1 liter. The volume of distribution reflects the extent to which the drug is present in the extravascular tissue. A large volume of distribution reflects the tendency of a compound to bind to the tissue components compared with plasma protein binding. In a clinical setting, Vdist can be used to determine a loading dose to achieve a steady state concentration. In some embodiments, the volume of distribution of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA when co-administered with a delivery agent as described herein can decrease at least about 2%, at least about 5%, at least about 10%, at least about 15%, at least about 20%, at least about 25%, at least about 30%, at least about 35%, at least about 40%, at least about 45%, at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%.
  • Biological Effect
  • In one embodiment, the biological effect of the signal-sensor modified mRNA delivered to the animals may be categorized by analyzing the protein expression in the animals. The protein expression may be determined from analyzing a biological sample collected from a mammal administered the signal-sensor modified mRNA of the present invention. In one embodiment, the expression protein encoded by the signal-sensor modified mRNA administered to the mammal of at least 50 pg/ml may be preferred. For example, a protein expression of 50-200 pg/ml for the protein encoded by the signal-sensor modified mRNA delivered to the mammal may be seen as a therapeutically effective amount of protein in the mammal.
  • Detection of Modified Nucleic Acids by Mass Spectrometry
  • Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical technique that can provide structural and molecular mass/concentration information on molecules after their conversion to ions. The molecules are first ionized to acquire positive or negative charges and then they travel through the mass analyzer to arrive at different areas of the detector according to their mass/charge (m/z) ratio.
  • Mass spectrometry is performed using a mass spectrometer which includes an ion source for ionizing the fractionated sample and creating charged molecules for further analysis. For example ionization of the sample may be performed by electrospray ionization (ESI), atmospheric pressure chemical ionization (APCI), photoionization, electron ionization, fast atom bombardment (FAB)/liquid secondary ionization (LSIMS), matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI), field ionization, field desorption, thermospray/plasmaspray ionization, and particle beam ionization. The skilled artisan will understand that the choice of ionization method can be determined based on the analyte to be measured, type of sample, the type of detector, the choice of positive versus negative mode, etc.
  • After the sample has been ionized, the positively charged or negatively charged ions thereby created may be analyzed to determine a mass-to-charge ratio (i.e., m/z). Suitable analyzers for determining mass-to-charge ratios include quadropole analyzers, ion traps analyzers, and time-of-flight analyzers. The ions may be detected using several detection modes. For example, selected ions may be detected (i.e., using a selective ion monitoring mode (SIM)), or alternatively, ions may be detected using a scanning mode, e.g., multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) or selected reaction monitoring (SRM).
  • Liquid chromatography-multiple reaction monitoring (LC-MS/MRM) coupled with stable isotope labeled dilution of peptide standards has been shown to be an effective method for protein verification (e.g., Keshishian et al., Mol Cell Proteomics 2009 8: 2339-2349; Kuhn et al., Clin Chem 2009 55:1108-1117; Lopez et al., Clin Chem 2010 56:281-290). Unlike untargeted mass spectrometry frequently used in biomarker discovery studies, targeted MS methods are peptide sequence-based modes of MS that focus the full analytical capacity of the instrument on tens to hundreds of selected peptides in a complex mixture. By restricting detection and fragmentation to only those peptides derived from proteins of interest, sensitivity and reproducibility are improved dramatically compared to discovery-mode MS methods. This method of mass spectrometry-based multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) quantitation of proteins can dramatically impact the discovery and quantitation of biomarkers via rapid, targeted, multiplexed protein expression profiling of clinical samples.
  • In one embodiment, a biological sample which may contain at least one protein encoded by at least one modified mRNA of the present invention may be analyzed by the method of MRM-MS. The quantification of the biological sample may further include, but is not limited to, isotopically labeled peptides or proteins as internal standards.
  • According to the present invention, the biological sample, once obtained from the subject, may be subjected to enzyme digestion. As used herein, the term “digest” means to break apart into shorter peptides. As used herein, the phrase “treating a sample to digest proteins” means manipulating a sample in such a way as to break down proteins in a sample. These enzymes include, but are not limited to, trypsin, endoproteinase Glu-C and chymotrypsin. In one embodiment, a biological sample which may contain at least one protein encoded by at least one modified mRNA of the present invention may be digested using enzymes.
  • In one embodiment, a biological sample which may contain protein encoded by modified mRNA of the present invention may be analyzed for protein using electrospray ionization. Electrospray ionization (ESI) mass spectrometry (ESIMS) uses electrical energy to aid in the transfer of ions from the solution to the gaseous phase before they are analyzed by mass spectrometry. Samples may be analyzed using methods known in the art (e.g., Ho et al., Clin Biochem Rev. 2003 24(1):3-12). The ionic species contained in solution may be transferred into the gas phase by dispersing a fine spray of charge droplets, evaporating the solvent and ejecting the ions from the charged droplets to generate a mist of highly charged droplets. The mist of highly charged droplets may be analyzed using at least 1, at least 2, at least 3 or at least 4 mass analyzers such as, but not limited to, a quadropole mass analyzer. Further, the mass spectrometry method may include a purification step. As a non-limiting example, the first quadrapole may be set to select a single m/z ratio so it may filter out other molecular ions having a different m/z ratio which may eliminate complicated and time-consuming sample purification procedures prior to MS analysis.
  • In one embodiment, a biological sample which may contain protein encoded by modified mRNA of the present invention may be analyzed for protein in a tandem ESIMS system (e.g., MS/MS). As non-limiting examples, the droplets may be analyzed using a product scan (or daughter scan) a precursor scan (parent scan) a neutral loss or a multiple reaction monitoring.
  • In one embodiment, a biological sample which may contain protein encoded by modified mRNA of the present invention may be analyzed using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry (MALDIMS). MALDI provides for the nondestructive vaporization and ionization of both large and small molecules, such as proteins. In MALDI analysis, the analyte is first co-crystallized with a large molar excess of a matrix compound, which may also include, but is not limited to, an ultraviolet absorbing weak organic acid. Non-limiting examples of matrices used in MALDI are α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid, 3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid and 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid. Laser radiation of the analyte-matrix mixture may result in the vaporization of the matrix and the analyte. The laser induced desorption provides high ion yields of the intact analyte and allows for measurement of compounds with high accuracy. Samples may be analyzed using methods known in the art (e.g., Lewis, Wei and Siuzdak, Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry 2000:5880-5894). As non-limiting examples, mass analyzers used in the MALDI analysis may include a linear time-of-flight (TOF), a TOF reflectron or a Fourier transform mass analyzer.
  • In one embodiment, the analyte-matrix mixture may be formed using the dried-droplet method. A biologic sample is mixed with a matrix to create a saturated matrix solution where the matrix-to-sample ratio is approximately 5000:1. An aliquot (approximately 0.5-2.0 uL) of the saturated matrix solution is then allowed to dry to form the analyte-matrix mixture.
  • In one embodiment, the analyte-matrix mixture may be formed using the thin-layer method. A matrix homogeneous film is first formed and then the sample is then applied and may be absorbed by the matrix to form the analyte-matrix mixture.
  • In one embodiment, the analyte-matrix mixture may be formed using the thick-layer method. A matrix homogeneous film is formed with a nitro-cellulose matrix additive. Once the uniform nitro-cellulose matrix layer is obtained the sample is applied and absorbed into the matrix to form the analyte-matrix mixture.
  • In one embodiment, the analyte-matrix mixture may be formed using the sandwich method. A thin layer of matrix crystals is prepared as in the thin-layer method followed by the addition of droplets of aqueous trifluoroacetic acid, the sample and matrix. The sample is then absorbed into the matrix to form the analyte-matrix mixture.
  • V. USES OF SIGNAL-SENSOR POLYNUCLEOTIDES, PRIMARY CONSTRUCTS AND MMRNA OF THE INVENTION
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and mmRNA of the present invention are designed, in preferred embodiments, to provide for avoidance or evasion of deleterious bio-responses such as the immune response and/or degradation pathways, overcoming the threshold of expression and/or improving protein production capacity, improved expression rates or translation efficiency, improved drug or protein half life and/or protein concentrations, optimized protein localization, to improve one or more of the stability and/or clearance in tissues, receptor uptake and/or kinetics, cellular access by the compositions, engagement with translational machinery, secretion efficiency (when applicable), accessibility to circulation, and/or modulation of a cell's status, function and/or activity.
  • Therapeutics Therapeutic Agents
  • The signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention, such as modified nucleic acids and modified RNAs, and the proteins translated from them described herein can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are provided for use in medicine. For example, signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA described herein can be administered to a subject, wherein the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA is translated in vivo to produce a therapeutic or prophylactic oncology-related polypeptide in the subject. Provided are compositions, methods, kits, and reagents for diagnosis, treatment or prevention of a disease or condition in humans and other mammals. The active therapeutic agents of the invention include signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA, cells containing polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA or polypeptides translated from the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA.
  • In certain embodiments, provided herein are combination therapeutics containing one or more signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA containing translatable regions that encode for a protein or proteins that boost a mammalian subject's immunity along with a protein that induces antibody-dependent cellular toxicity.
  • Provided herein are methods of inducing translation of a recombinant polypeptide in a cell population using the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA described herein. Such translation can be in vivo, ex vivo, in culture, or in vitro. The cell population is contacted with an effective amount of a composition containing the signal-sensor nucleic acid that has at least one nucleoside modification, and a translatable region encoding the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide. The population is contacted under conditions such that the signal-sensor nucleic acid is localized into one or more cells of the cell population and the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide is translated in the cell from the signal-sensor nucleic acid.
  • An “effective amount” of the composition is provided based, at least in part, on the target tissue, target cell type, means of administration, physical characteristics of the nucleic acid (e.g., size, and extent of modified nucleosides), and other determinants. In general, an effective amount of the composition provides efficient protein production in the cell, preferably more efficient than a composition containing a corresponding unmodified nucleic acid. Increased efficiency may be demonstrated by increased cell transfection (i.e., the percentage of cells transfected with the nucleic acid), increased protein translation from the nucleic acid, decreased nucleic acid degradation (as demonstrated, e.g., by increased duration of protein translation from a modified nucleic acid), or reduced innate immune response of the host cell.
  • Aspects of the invention are directed to methods of inducing in vivo translation of a recombinant polypeptide in a mammalian subject in need thereof. Therein, an effective amount of a composition containing a nucleic acid that has at least one structural or chemical modification and a translatable region encoding the recombinant polypeptide is administered to the subject using the delivery methods described herein. The nucleic acid is provided in an amount and under other conditions such that the nucleic acid is localized into a cell of the subject and the recombinant polypeptide is translated in the cell from the nucleic acid. The cell in which the nucleic acid is localized, or the tissue in which the cell is present, may be targeted with one or more than one rounds of nucleic acid administration.
  • In certain embodiments, the administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA directs production of one or more recombinant polypeptides that provide a functional activity which is substantially absent in the cell, tissue or organism in which the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide is translated. For example, the missing functional activity may be enzymatic, structural, or gene regulatory in nature. In related embodiments, the administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA directs production of one or more recombinant oncology-related polypeptides that increases (e.g., synergistically) a functional activity which is present but substantially deficient in the cell in which the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide is translated.
  • In other embodiments, the administered signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA directs production of one or more recombinant polypeptides that replace an oncology-related polypeptide (or multiple oncology-related polypeptides) that is substantially absent in the cell in which the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide is translated. Such absence may be due to genetic mutation of the encoding gene or regulatory pathway thereof. In some embodiments, the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide increases the level of an endogenous oncology-related protein in the cell to a desirable level; such an increase may bring the level of the endogenous oncology-related protein from a subnormal level to a normal level or from a normal level to a super-normal level.
  • Alternatively, the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide functions to antagonize the activity of an endogenous protein present in, on the surface of, or secreted from the cell. Usually, the activity of the endogenous oncology-related protein is deleterious to the subject; for example, due to mutation of the endogenous oncology-related protein resulting in altered activity or localization. Additionally, the recombinant oncology-related polypeptide antagonizes, directly or indirectly, the activity of a biological moiety present in, on the surface of, or secreted from the cell. Examples of antagonized biological moieties include lipids (e.g., cholesterol), a lipoprotein (e.g., low density lipoprotein), a nucleic acid, a carbohydrate, a protein toxin such as shiga and tetanus toxins, or a small molecule toxin such as botulinum, cholera, and diphtheria toxins. Additionally, the antagonized biological molecule may be an endogenous protein that exhibits an undesirable activity, such as a cytotoxic or cytostatic activity.
  • The recombinant oncology-related proteins described herein may be engineered for localization within the cell, potentially within a specific compartment such as the nucleus, or are engineered for secretion from the cell or translocation to the plasma membrane of the cell.
  • In some embodiments, modified signal-sensor mRNAs and their encoded oncology-related polypeptides in accordance with the present invention may be used for treatment of any of a variety of diseases, disorders, and/or conditions described herein.
  • Oncology-Related Applications
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used in the treatment, management, characterization and/or diagnosis of cancer, a cancer-related and/or a cancer treatment-related disorder, side effect and/or condition. Such disease, disorders and conditions include, but are not limited to, adrenal cortical cancer, advanced cancer, anal cancer, aplastic anemia, bileduct cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, bone metastasis, brain tumors, brain cancer, breast cancer, childhood cancer, cancer of unknown primary origin, Castleman disease, cervical cancer, colon/rectal cancer, endometrial cancer, esophagus cancer, Ewing family of tumors, eye cancer, fallopian tube cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, gestational trophoblastic disease, Hodgkin disease, Kaposi sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, liver cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, lung carcinoid tumor, lymphoma of the skin, malignant mesothelioma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, neuroblastoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer, osteosarcoma, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, penile cancer, pituitary tumors, prostate cancer, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, salivary gland cancer, sarcoma in adult soft tissue, basal and squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma, small intestine cancer, stomach cancer, testicular cancer, thymus cancer, thyroid cancer, uterine sarcoma, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, Wilms tumor.
  • In another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used in the treating, managing or manipulating at least one cancer-related or cancer treatment-related disorder, side effect or condition such as chemo brain, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, depression, nausea and vomiting, pain, anemia, lymphedema, infections, second cancers caused by cancer treatment, sexual side effects, reduced fertility or infertility, ostomies, insomnia and hair loss.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA may be used to reduce the effect of at least one symptom of cancer in a subject. The symptom may include, but is not limited to, weakness, aches and pains, fever, fatigue, weight loss, blood clots, increased blood calcium levels, low white blood cell count, short of breath, dizziness, headaches, hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erthema, pruritis, excessive hair growth, change in bowel habits, change in bladder function, long-lasting sores, white patches inside the mouth, white spots on the tongue, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump on parts of the body, indigestion, trouble swallowing, changes in warts or moles, change in new skin and nagging cough or hoarseness.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in any number of cancer or normal cell lines. Non-limiting examples of cell lines which may be useful in these investigations include those from ATCC (Manassas, Va.) including MRC-5, A549, T84, NCI-H2126 [H2126], NCI-H1688 [H1688], WI-38, WI-38 VA-13 subline 2RA, WI-26 VA4, C3A [HepG2/C3A, derivative of Hep G2 (ATCC HB-8065)], THLE-3, H69AR, NCI-H292 [H292], CFPAC-1, NTERA-2 cl.D1 [NT2/D1], DMS 79, DMS 53, DMS 153, DMS 114, MSTO-211H, SW 1573 [SW-1573, SW1573], SW 1271 [SW-1271, SW1271], SHP-77, SNU-398, SNU-449, SNU-182, SNU-475, SNU-387, SNU-423, NL20, NL20-TA [NL20T-A], THLE-2, HBE135-E6E7, HCC827, HCC4006, NCI-H23 [H23], NCI-H1299, NCI-H187 [H187], NCI-H358 [H-358, H358], NCI-H378 [H378], NCI-H522 [H522], NCI-H526 [H526], NCI-H727 [H727], NCI-H810 [H810], NCI-H889 [H889], NCI-H1155 [H1155], NCI-H1404 [H1404], NCI-N87 [N87], NCI-H196 [H196], NCI-H211 [H211], NCI-H220 [H220], NCI-H250 [H250], NCI-H524 [H524], NCI-H647 [H647], NCI-H650 [H650], NCI-H711 [H711], NCI-H719 [H719], NCI-H740 [H740], NCI-H748 [H748], NCI-H774 [H774], NCI-H838 [H838], NCI-H841 [H841], NCI-H847 [H847], NCI-H865 [H865], NCI-H920 [H920], NCI-H1048 [H1048], NCI-H1092 [H1092], NCI-H1105 [H1105], NCI-H1184 [H1184], NCI-H1238 [H1238], NCI-H1341 [H1341], NCI-H1385 [H1385], NCI-H1417 [H1417], NCI-H1435 [H1435], NCI-H1436 [H1436], NCI-H1437 [H1437], NCI-H1522 [H1522], NCI-H1563 [H1563], NCI-H1568 [H1568], NCI-H1573 [H1573], NCI-H1581 [H1581], NCI-H1618 [H1618], NCI-H1623 [H1623], NCI-H1650 [H-1650, H1650], NCI-H1651 [H1651], NCI-H1666 [H-1666, H1666], NCI-H1672 [H1672], NCI-H1693 [H1693], NCI-H1694 [H1694], NCI-H1703 [H1703], NCI-H1734 [H-1734, H1734], NCI-H1755 [H1755], NCI-H1755 [H1755], NCI-H1770 [H1770], NCI-H1793 [H1793], NCI-H1836 [H1836], NCI-H1838 [H1838], NCI-H1869 [H1869], NCI-H1876 [H1876], NCI-H1882 [H1882], NCI-H1915 [H1915], NCI-H1930 [H1930], NCI-H1944 [H1944], NCI-H1975 [H-1975, H1975], NCI-H1993 [H1993], NCI-H2023 [H2023], NCI-H2029 [H2029], NCI-H2030 [H2030], NCI-H2066 [H2066], NCI-H2073 [H2073], NCI-H2081 [H2081], NCI-H2085 [H2085], NCI-H2087 [H2087], NCI-H2106 [H2106], NCI-H2110 [H2110], NCI-H2135 [H2135], NCI-H2141 [H2141], NCI-H2171 [H2171], NCI-H2172 [H2172], NCI-H2195 [H2195], NCI-H2196 [H2196], NCI-H2198 [H2198], NCI-H2227 [H2227], NCI-H2228 [H2228], NCI-H2286 [H2286], NCI-H2291 [H2291], NCI-H2330 [H2330], NCI-H2342 [H2342], NCI-H2347 [H2347], NCI-H2405 [H2405], NCI-H2444 [H2444], UMC-11, NCI-H64 [H64], NCI-H735 [H735], NCI-H735 [H735], NCI-H1963 [H1963], NCI-H2107 [H2107], NCI-H2108 [H2108], NCI-H2122 [H2122], Hs 573.T, Hs 573.Lu, PLC/PRF/5, BEAS-2B, Hep G2, Tera-1, Tera-2, NCI-H69 [H69], NCI-H128 [H128], ChaGo-K-1, NCI-H446 [H446], NCI-H209 [H209], NCI-H146 [H146], NCI-H441 [H441], NCI-H82 [H82], NCI-H460 [H460], NCI-H596 [H596], NCI-H676B [H676B], NCI-H345 [H345], NCI-H820 [H820], NCI-H520 [H520], NCI-H661 [H661], NCI-H510A [H510A, NCI-H510], SK-HEP-1, A-427, Calu-1, Calu-3, Calu-6, SK-LU-1, SK-MES-1, SW 900 [SW-900, SW900], Malme-3M, and Capan-1.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may be investigated in human lung adenocarcinoma. As a non-limiting example, a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding constitutively active caspase 3 fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine may be delivered to cultured human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells (see e.g., the experiment outlined in Example 53). As another non-limiting example, a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding constitutively active caspase 6 fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine may be delivered to cultured human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells (see e.g., the experiment outlined in Example 53).
  • In another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides described herein may be investigated in human hepatocellular carcinoma. As a non-limiting example, a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding constitutively active caspase 3 fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine may be delivered to human hepatocellular carcinoma Hep3B cells (see e.g., the experiment outlined in Example 54).
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in an animal model. As a non-limiting example, the animal model may be for lung cancer such as the lung cancer model of Fukazawa et al (Anticancer Research, 2010; 30: 4193-4200) where a congenic mouse is created by crossing a ubiquitously expressing dominant negative Myc (Omomyc) mouse with a KRAS mutation-positive lung cancer model mouse. In the presence of Omomyc, lung tumors caused by the expression of mutated KRAS regresses in the congenic mouse, indicating that Omomyc caused tumor cell death of KRAS mutation-positive lung cancer.
  • As another non-limiting example, Human lung cancer xenografts are also prepared by the method of Fukazawa where human lung cancer xenografts are established in 4-week-old female BALB/C nude mice (Charles River Laboratories Japan, Kanagawa, Japan) by subcutaneous inoculation of 4×106 A549 cells into the dorsal flank. The mice are randomly assigned into six groups (n=6/group). After the tumors reach a diameter of about 0.5 cm (approximately 6 days after tumor inoculations), each group of mice are injected with 100 μl solution containing PBS, 5×1010 vp of control or signal-sensor polynucleotide into the dorsalflank tumor for the selected dosing regimen. Animals are then observed closely and survival studies or other analyses are performed.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in a transgenic animal model. As a non-limiting example, the transgenic animal model is a LSL-KRASG12D: TRE Omomyc:CMV rtTA triple transgenic model which involves the use of an adenovirus expressing Cre recombinase which is administered via inhalation to induce oncogene expression via excision of the floxed STOP codon, and ubiquitous Omomyc expression is controlled via doxycycline. The model is reported in Soucek et al. (Nature, 1-5 (2008)). As another non-limiting example, the mice of Soucek may be crossed with the LSLKRASG12D single transgenic mice (Jackson Laboratories) and may be used for inhalation delivered or otherwise lung-delivered studies of signal-sensor polynucleotides expressing MYC inhibitor D or other oncology related polypeptide described herein.
  • In another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in a mouse-in-mouse model such as, but not limited to a model which is akin to the p53−/−:c-Myc overexpressing HCC model of Zender (Cell. 2006 Jun. 30; 125(7): 1253-1267).
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in a Nongermline genetically engineered mouse model (NGEMM). As a non-limiting example, the design of mouse-in-mouse model may involve starting with the WT or tumor suppressor deleted (such as p53−/−) 129 Sv/Ev Mm ES cell clone; introduction of liver activated protein (LAP) promoter directed tetracycline transactivator (tTA) and tetO-luciferase for liver specific imaging; freezing the resulting LAP-tTA: tetO-luciferase clones to be used for c-Myc as well as other liver relevant programs oncogene; adding tetO driven oncogene, e.g. tetOcMyc; Freeze resulting LAP-tTA: tetO-luciferase: tetO-MYC clones; injecting resulting ES clones into C57Bl/6 blastocytes and implant in pseudo pregnant mothers whereby the resulting chimeric animals are the tumor model upon removal of doxycycline (i.e. Tet-Off). The type of model will ideally evince inducible nodules of c-Myc-driven, luciferase-expressing HCC surrounded by normal hepatocytes.
  • In another embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in Orthotopic HCC models using the HEP3B cell lines in mice (Crown Bio).
  • As a non-limiting example, any of the animal models described above may be used to investigate a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding MYC inhibitor D. The study may also include a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding a negative control such as, but not limited to, an untranslatable mRNA for MYC inhibitor D and a vehicle only delivery. The animal may be evaluated for gene expression, tumor status and/or for any of the hallmarks that are generally associated with cancer phenotypes or genotypes.
  • As another non-limiting example, any of the animal models described above may be used to investigate a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding dominant negative hTERT. The study may also include a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding a negative control such as, but not limited to, an untranslatable mRNA for dominant negative hTERT and a vehicle only delivery. The animal may be evaluated for gene expression, tumor status and/or for any of the hallmarks that are generally associated with cancer phenotypes or genotypes.
  • As another non-limiting example, any of the animal models described above may be used to investigate a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding dominant negative survivin. The study may also include a signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding a negative control such as, but not limited to, an untranslatable mRNA for dominant negative survivin and a vehicle only delivery. The animal may be evaluated for gene expression, tumor status and/or for any of the hallmarks that are generally associated with cancer phenotypes or genotypes.
  • In one embodiment, signal-sensor polynucleotides may include at least one miRNA-binding site in the 3′UTR in order to direct cytotoxic or cytoprotective mRNA therapeutics to specific cells such as, but not limited to, normal and/or cancerous cells in an animal model described herein. As a non-limiting example, a strong apoptotic signal and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR. As another non-limiting example, apoptosis inducing factor short isoform (AIFsh) and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR. As yet another non-limiting example, constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 6 and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR. As another non-limiting example, HSV1-tk and at least one miR-122a binding site is encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the at least one miR-122a binding site is located in the 3′UTR.
  • In another embodiment, signal-sensor polynucleotides may include three miRNA-binding sites in the 3′UTR in order to direct cytotoxic or cytoprotective mRNA therapeutics to specific cells such as, but not limited to, normal and/or cancerous cells in an animal model described herein. As a non-limiting example, a strong apoptotic signal and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR. As another non-limiting example, apoptosis inducing factor short isoform (AIFsh) and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR. As yet another non-limiting example, constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 6 and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR. As another non-limiting example, HSV1-tk and three miR-122a binding sites are encoded by the signal-sensor polynucleotide where the three miR-122a binding sites are located in the 3′UTR.
  • Common Categories of Cancer Brain Cancer
  • Brain cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain usually related to the growth of malignant brain tumors. Brain tumors grow and press on the nearby areas of the brain which can stop that part of the brain from working the way it should. Brain cancer rarely spreads into other tissues outside of the brain. The grade of tumor, based on how abnormal the cancer cells look under a microscope, may be used to tell the difference between slow- and fast-growing tumors. Grade I tumors grow slowly, rarely spreads into nearby tissues, has cells that look like normal cells and the entire tumor may be removable by surgery. Grade II tumors also grow slowly but may spread into nearby tissue and may recur. Grade III tumors grow quickly, is likely to spread into nearby tissue and the tumor cells look very different from normal cells. Grade IV, high-grade, grows and spreads very quickly and there may be areas of dead cells in the tumor. Symptoms of brain cancer may include, but are not limited to, morning headache or headache that goes away after vomiting, frequent nausea and vomiting, vision, hearing, and speech problems, loss of balance and trouble walking, weakness on one side of the body, unusual sleepiness or change in activity level, unusual changes in personality or behavior, seizures.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with brain cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with brain cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with brain cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast cancer forms in the tissues of the breast, of both men and women, such as, but not limited to, the ducts and the lobules. The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma which begins in the cells of the ducts. Lobular cancer, which begins in the lobes or lobules, is often found in both breasts. An uncommon type of breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer, causes the breast to be warm, red and swollen. Hereditary breast cancer makes up approximately 5-10% of all breast cancer and altered genes are common in some ethnic groups making that ethnic group more susceptible to breast cancer. Symptoms of breast cancer include, but are not limited to, a lumpm or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area, change in the size or shape of the breast, dimple or puckering in the skin of the breast, inward turned nipple of the breast, fluid from the nipple which is not breast milk, scaly, red or swollen skin on the breast, nipple, or areola, and dimples in the breast that look like the skin of orange (peau d′orange).
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with breast cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with breast cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with breast cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Cervical cancer forms in the tissues of the cervic and is usually slow-growing. The cause of cervical cancer usually related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Although cervical cancer may not show any signs, possible symptoms may include, but are not limited to, vaignal bleeding, unusual vaginal discharge, pelvic pain and pain during sexual intercourse.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with cervical cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with cervical cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with cervical cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues lining the esophagus. There are two common types of esophageal cancer which are named for the type of cells that become malignant. Squamous cell carcinoma is cancer that forms in the thin, flat cells lining the esophagus (also called epidermoid carcinoma). Cancer that begins in the glandular (secretory) cells which produce and release fluids such as mucus is called adneocarcinoma. Common symptoms associated with esophageal cancer include, but are not limited to, painful or difficult swallowing, weight loss, pain behind the breastbone, hoarseness and cough, and indigestion and heartburn.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with esophageal cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with esophageal cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with esophageal cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide.
  • Familial Cancer Syndrome
  • Familial cancer syndrome describes the genetic predisposition of a subject to develop cancer. 5-10% of all cancers are hereditary and are passed on through specific in specific genes passed from one blood relative to another. Subjects that inherit one of these gene changes may have a higher likelihood of developing cancer within their lifetime. Familial cancer syndrome includes disorder such as, but not limited to, Ataxia Telangiectasia, Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, Gorlin Syndrome, Beck-with Wiedemann Syndrome, Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, Bloom Syndrome, hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer, Carney Complex, Types I and II, Familial Chordoma, Colon Cancer, Hereditary Nonpolyposis-Lynch Syndrome, Costello Syndrome, Facio-Cutaneous-Skeletal Syndrome, Cowden Syndrome, Dyskeratosis Congenita, Tylosis with Esophaeal Cancer, Keratosis Palmaris et Plantaris with Esophageal Cancer, Howel-Evans Syndrome, Herediatary Multiple Exostosis, Fanconi Anemia, Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Multiple Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Familial Hyperparathyroidism, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Familial Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hereditary Multiple Melanoma, Mosaic Varigated Aneuploidy, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type I, Type 2A and 2B, Familial Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Familial Multiple Myeloma, Hereditary Neuroblastoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and 2, Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome, Hereditary Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Paraganglioma, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Familial Juvenile Polyposis, MYH-Associated Polyposis, Hereditary Prostate Cancer, Hereditary Renal Cell Carcinoma with Multiple Cutaneous and Uterine Leiomyomas, Hereditary Renal Cell Carcinoma, Hereditary Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma, Rhabdoid Predisposition Syndrome, Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome, Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome, Familial Testicular Germ Cell Tumor, Familial Non-medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome, Familial Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Werner Syndrome, Familial Wilms Tumor and Xeroderma Pigmentosum.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with Familial cancer syndrome by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with Familial cancer syndrome by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with Familial cancer syndrome by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Leukemia
  • Leukemia is a form of cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow which can cause a large number of blood cells to be produced and enter the blood stream. Leukemia can also spread to the central nervous system and cause brain and spinal cord cancer. Types of leukemia include, but are not limited to, adult acute lymphoblastic, childhood acute lymphoblastic, aduct acute myeloid, chronic lymphocytic, chronic myelogenous and hairy cell. Non-limiting examples of symptoms of leukemia include weakness or feeling tired, fever, easy bruising or bleeding, petechiae, shortness of breath, weight loss or loss of appetite, pain in the bones or stomach, pain or feeling of fullness below the ribs, and painless lumps in the neck, underarm, stomach or groin.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with leukemia by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with leukemia by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with leukemia by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Liver Cancer
  • There are two types of liver cancer, primary liver cancer which forms in the tissue of the liver and secondary liver cancer, or metastatic liver cancer, that spreads to the liver from another part of the body. Possible symptoms of liver cancer include, but are not limited to, a hard lump on the right side just below the rib cage, discomfort in the upper abdomen on the right side, pain around the right shoulder blade, unexplained weight loss, jaundice, unusual tiredness, nausea and loss of appetite.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with liver cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with liver cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with liver cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • The c-myc protein is a multifunctional bHLHZip transcription factor with critical roles in normal cellular processes and aberrantly regulated in the majority of human cancers. c-, N- and L-Myc are family members that can dimerize with partners such as Max, Mad and Miz-1. The protein is implicated in the transactivation and repression of a vast number of proposed transcriptional targets and recent work has demonstrated a role for Myc as a “transcriptional amplifier” of otherwise transactivated genes in developing cancers. It has a well established function in cancer cell proliferation, growth, biosynthetic metabolism, ribogenesis and translation and possibly a non-redundant node through which oncogenic signals must navigate.
  • MYC inhibitor D (also known as Omomyc) is a unique dominant-negative 90 a.a. protein comprised of the human c-Myc oligomerization domain with 4 introduced mutations E57T, E64I, R70Q, R71N (Soucek et al., Oncogene, 1998; 17, 2463-2472). Importantly, it exhibits selectivity in binding and inhibitory capability: binding c-Myc, N-Myc, Max and Miz-1. It also prevents E-box mediated transactivation while retaining Miz-1 directed transrepression. The therapeutic potential of MYC inhibitor D has been specifically exhibited in vivo where transgenic expression of OMOMYC blocked MycERTAM induced keratinocyte proliferation (Soucek et al., CDD 2004; 11, 1038-1045); transgenic Omomyc prevented the establishment and induced the regression of forming and mature lung tumors, respectively, in the LSL-KrasG12D mouse model with reversible toxicity (Soucek et al., Nature 2008, 455, 679-683); transgenic Omomyc prevents tumor formation and regresses established tumors in the RIP 1-TAG2 model of pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer with controllable side effects, and further shows a role for cancer cell Myc in the maintenance of a permissive tumor microenvironment (Sodir et al., Genes and Development 2011, 25, 907-916); and it was reported “that Omomyc induces cell death of KRAS-mutated human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells in vitro and in vivo” (Fukazawa et al., Anticancer Res, 2010, 30, 4193-4200).
  • Although it stands to reason that the inhibition of oncogenic c-Myc via the directed expression of MYC inhibitor D might prove to be an effective therapy in at least a subset of HCCs, proof of concept in HCC remains to be demonstrated.
  • In some embodiments, the present invention includes signal-sensor polynucleotides encoding MYC inhibitor D as the oncology-related polypeptide; with or without a sensor sequence for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The studies of HCC may be performed in any of the subclasses of HCC cell lines as described by Hoshida et al (Cancer Research 2009; 69: 7385-7392). These include S2 cells which have higher TGF-beta and WNT signaling and demonstrate and associated with a greater risk of early recurrence, S2 which exhibit increased myc and AKT expression and the highest level of alpha feto-protein or S3 which retain the hepatocyte like phenotype. S1 and S2 types have also been shown to exhibit increased E2F1 and decreased p53 expression; while S2 alone has shown decreased levels of interferon. S1 cell lines include SNU-387, SNU-423, SNU-449, SNU-475, SNU-182, SK-Hep1, HLE, HLF, and Focus, whereas S2 cell lines include Huh-1, Huh-6, Huh-7, HepG2, Hep3B, Hep3B-TR, Hep40, and PLC/PRF/5 cells.
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung cancer forms in the tissues of the lung usually in the cells lining the air passages and is classified as either small cell lung cancer or non-small cell lung cancer. There are two types of small cell lung cancer, small cell carcinoma and combined small cell carcinoma. The types of on-small cell lung cancer are squamous cell carcinoma (cancer begins in the squamous cells), large cell carcinoma (cancer may begin in several types of cells) and adenocarcinoma (cancer begins in the cells that line the alveoli and in cells that make mucus). Symptoms of lung cancer include, but are not limited to, chest discomfort or pain, cough that does not go away or gets worse over time, trouble breathing, wheezing, blood in the sputum, hoarseness, loss of appetite, weight loss for no known reason, feeling very tired, trouble swallowing and swelling in the face and/or veins in the neck.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lung cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lung cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lung cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Lymphoma
  • Lymphoma is cancer that beings in the cells of the immune system. Subjects who have Hodgkin lymphoma have a cell called Reed-Sternberg cell and non-Hodgkin lymphoma includes a large group of cancers of immune system cells. Examples of Lymphoma include, but are not limited to, painless, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, underarm or groin, fever for no known reason, drenching night sweats, weight loss for no known reason, itchy skin and fatigue.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lymphoma by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lymphoma by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with lymphoma by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Ovarian cancer is cancer which forms in the tissues of the ovary which are either ovarian epithelial carcinomas (begins on the surface of the ovary) or malignant germ cell tumors (cancer that begins in the egg cells). Symptoms of ovarian cancer include, but are not limited to, pain or swelling in the abdomen, pain in the pelvis, gastrointestinal problems such as gas, bloating, or constipation and vaginal bleeding after menopause.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with ovarian cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or signal-sensor mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with ovarian cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or signal-sensor mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with ovarian cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostate that forms in the tissue of the prostate mainly affects older men. Non-limiting examples of prostate cancer include, but are not limited to, weak or interrupted flow of urine, frequent urination, trouble urinating, pain or burning during urination, blood in the urine or semen, pain in the back, hips or pelvis that does not go away and painful ejaculation.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with prostate cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with prostate cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with prostate cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Testicular cancer forms in the tissues of one or both testicles and is most common in young or middle-aged men. Most testicular cancers being in germ cells and are called testicular germ cell tumors. There are two types of testicular germ cell tumors called seminomas and nonseminomas. Common symptoms of testicular cancer include, but are not limited to, a painless lump or swelling in either testicle, change in how the testicle feels, dull ache in the lower abdomen or the groin, sudden build-up of fluid in the scrotum and pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with testicular cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with testicular cancer by administering to said subject an isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with testicular cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Throat Cancer
  • Throat cancer forms in the tissues of the pharynx and includes cancer of the nasopharynx (nasopharyngeal cancer), oropharynx (oropharyngeal cancer), hypopharynx (hypopharyngeal cancer), and larynx (laryngeal cancer). Common symptoms of throat cancer include, but are not limited to, a sore throat that does not go away, ear pain, lump in the neck, painful or difficulty swallowing, change or hoarseness in the voice, trouble breathing or speaking, nosebleeds, trouble hearing, pain or ringing in the ear, headaches, dull pain behind the breast bone, cough and weight loss for no reason.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to treat a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with throat cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce, eliminate, or prevent tumor growth in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with throat cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention may be used to reduce and/or ameliorate at least one symptom of cancer in a subject who has been diagnosed or may be diagnosed with throat cancer by administering to said subject an isolated polynucleotide encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest.
  • Inhibition of Hypoxia-Inducible Factors (HIFs)
  • Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) control cellular adaptation to oxygen deprivation. Cancer cells engage HIFs to sustain their growth in adverse conditions, thus promoting a cellular reprogramming that includes metabolism, proliferation, survival and mobility. HIFs overexpression in human cancer biopsies correlates with high metastasis and mortality.
  • HIFs regulate genes related to metabolism such as GLUT1, GLUT3, ALDOA, ENO1, GAPDH, HK1, HK2, PFKL, PGK1, PKM2, LDHA, proliferation such as IGF-2, TGFA, VEGFA, survival such as TERT, NANOG, OCT4 and cell migration-invasion such as ZEB1, ZEB2, SNAI2, MMP14, MMP9, AMF, MET, PTHrP. (Keith, et al Nat Rev Cancer 2012; 12:9-22).
  • In one embodiment, one or more signal-sensor polynucleotides may be administered to the cancer cell to investigate the destabilization of cancer, The selection of the sequence, dose or administrative route is optionally informed by diagnostic evaluation of the cell, tumor, tissue or organism including, but not limited to, expression profiling of the cancer, metabolic evaluation (hypoxic, acidotic), apoptotic vs. survival profiling, cell cycle vs. senescent profiling, immune sensitivities, and/or evaluation of stromal factors.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotides may encode either or both of the oncology related polypeptides, CITED4 and SHARP1. The signal-sensor polynucleotides are then administered where the administration of either or both results in the inhibition of the transcriptome of HIF-1alpha in cancer cells. Suppression of HIF1-alpha gene regulated expression occurs upon administration with higher suppression when both polynucleotides are administered together. Reporter constructs such as luciferase under HIF1-alpha are used in the manner similar to the methods disclosed in van de Sluis et al, (J Clin Invest. 2010; 120(6):2119-2130). It is known that both CITED4 and SHARP 1 expression results in decreased HIF1-alpha and concomitant reduction in HIF1-alpha regulated gene expression. Cell death and/or proliferation may also be evaluated in order to determine the effectiveness of the signal-sensor polynucleotide.
  • In another embodiment, additional experiments can be conducted using a cancer cell line where CITED4 and SHARP1 are themselves down regulated either under hypoxic conditions. A positive result would demonstrate that specifically targeting the metabolic profile (in this case hypoxic-adaptations of CITED4 and SHAPR1) with replacement of native proteins via signal-sensor polynucleotides can directly impact the transcriptome and survival advantage of cancer cells with this profile. Further, the data could show that the relative impact of signal-sensor polynucleotide vs. vehicle under hypoxic conditions was more significant for cancer cells than for normal cells. (i.e., the cancer cells have a disproportionate survival advantage based on their CITED4+SHARP1 down regulation) that makes them more sensitive to the replacement of this protein then a normal cell is to overproduction of it. It is understood that a cancer cell will likely be experiencing hypoxic conditions and that a normal cell under normoxic conditions might be able to tolerate CITED4 and SHARP1 over expression because the normal cell is not dependent on HIF1alpha transctiptome for survival advantage.
  • In one embodiment, in vivo experiments are performed according to the design of the in vitro experiments where the animal model is one evincing metastasis in the cancer setting because HIF-1alpha appears to confer the largest portion of its advantage in metastasis. Animals are administered the signal-sensor polynucleotide compared to no treatment or a control polynucleotide. Animal cells, tissues and/or organs are then evaluated for alterations in gene expression profiles or transcriptome levels.
  • Titration Between Cofactors
  • Experiments may be conducted in order to titrate the binding affinity between two cofactors. As used herein, the term “titrate” refers to a method whereby one or more factors are introduced systematically (such as at increasing levels or wherein the one or more factors are systematically modified) to a solution, scenario or series thereof in order to assess a property of interest. In this embodiment, the property of interest is the binding affinity between two cofactors. In one embodiment, constructs encoding the two cofactors are obtained and/or synthesized and a series of mutant constructs are prepared and/or synthesized. Mutant constructs encode cofactor mutants that may include truncated mutants (mutant proteins lacking one or more amino acids from either the N- or C-terminal domains), mutants with regional deletions [proteins wherein internal regions (comprising one or more amino acids) of the protein are absent], mutants with single amino acid substitutions (wherein a normally expressed amino acid is replaced with an alternative amino acid), mutants with one or more additional amino acids added internally or at either terminus, mutants with regional substitutions [proteins wherein internal regions (comprising one or more amino acids) of the protein are substituted with alternative regions (comprising one or more amino acids) and/or combinations of any of these. Mutant constructs are mutated randomly or subjected to targeted mutation based on existing knowledge of the molecular interactions necessary for binding between the two cofactors being investigated.
  • In some embodiments, a series of mutant proteins are designed such that the mutations follow a progressive pattern along the polypeptide chain. Such series may allow for a better understanding of a particular aspect or feature of the interaction between cofactors. A mutant series may include, for example, the production of a series of mutants, each with a single amino acid substitution, wherein each mutant has a different amino acid along it's polypeptide sequence mutated (e.g. alanine is substituted, thereby eliminating the influence of an amino acid side chain at each position). In another example, a series of mutants are designed such that the mutants in the series comprise truncations of increasing size. In another example, amino acids capable of being post-translationally modified (e.g. phosphorylated, acetylated, ubiquitinated, glycosylated, etc.) in a similar manner may be mutated along the polypeptide sequence in a series of mutants.
  • For titration experiments with mutant cofactors, a baseline affinity between the two cofactors is established by combining both cofactors under conditions favorable for binding and the binding affinity between the cofactors is assayed. Binding affinity may be assessed using any of a variety of methods known in the art. Such methods may include, but are not limited to Western blot analysis, immunoprecipitation, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP), fluorescence polarization technologies and/or surface plasmon resonance (SPR) based technologies. For titration, according to one method, a mutant series of one or both cofactors are combined with the two unmutated cofactors (to allow for binding competition between the wild type and mutated proteins). Changes in affinity between the two cofactors in the presence of increasing concentrations of different mutants are assessed and compared and/or plotted against the specific mutations present in the series of mutants that are competing for binding. Alternatively, mutant cofactors in a series are individually combined with a corresponding unmutated binding partner and assessed for binding affinity. Increasing concentrations of the wild type cofactor (corresponding to the mutant cofactor) are introduced and changes in binding between the mutant cofactors and the corresponding unmutated binding partner are assessed. Comparisons are made between the resulting binding curves and the binding curves of other mutants tested.
  • In some embodiments, titration of the binding affinity between two cofactors is assessed in the presence or absence of increasing concentrations of a third factor. Such a third factor may be an inhibitor or activator of binding between the two cofactors. A series of mutants, as described above, may be generated for a third factor and such a series may be used in titration experiments to assess the effect of mutations on binding between the two cofactors.
  • Information obtained from titration experiments may be used to design modified mRNA molecules to encode factors that modulate the interaction between cofactors.
  • In some embodiments, titration experiments are carried out wherein the binding affinity between HIF 1 subunits (HIF1-alpha, HIF2-alpha and ARNT) and/or mutated HIF1 subunits and/or other proteins that interact with HIF1 is assessed. Titration experiments may utilize mutant series generated using constructs for one or more of HIF1-alpha, HIF2-alpha, ARNT and/or a third interacting factor. In some embodiments, a mutant series is generated for HIF1-alpha. HIF1-alpha and HIF2-alpha are hyrdroxylated by HIF hydroxylase enzymes under normal levels of oxygen in the cell, facilitating degredation and/or blocking transcriptional activity. Hyrdorxylation decreases as oxygen levels drop, allowing HIF1-alpha and/or HIF2-alpha to associate with their cofactor, ARNT leading to elevated expression of genes comprising HIF-response elements (HREs) (Keith, B. et al., HIF1a and HIF2a: sibling rivalry in hypoxic tumour growth and progression. Nat Rev Cancer. 2011 Dec. 15; 12(1):9-22). In one embodiment, HIF1-alpha mutant series are generated wherein mutations in the series progressively eliminate one or more hydroxylation sites along the polypeptide chain (including, but not limited to proline 402, proline 564 and/or asparagine 803), thereby modulating stability and/or transcriptional activity in mutant versions of HIF1-alpha. In another embodiment, an alternative cofactor, HIF2-alpha is used to generate a mutant series. Such a mutant series may progressively eliminate one or more hydroxylation sites along the polypeptide chain (including, but not limited to proline 405, proline 531 and/or asparagine 847), thereby modulating stability and/or transcriptional activity in mutant versions of HIF2-alpha. In another embodiment, HIF1-alpha and/or HIF2-alpha mutant series are generated that progressively mutate regions necessary for interaction with ARNT, thereby creating mutants with altered abilities to bind ARNT and modulate HIF-dependent gene expression. In another embodiment, ARNT mutant series are generated that progressively mutate regions necessary for interactions with other HIF subunits, thereby creating mutants with altered abilities to bind HIF subunits and modulate HIF-dependent gene expression.
  • In some embodiments, mutant series are generated for Von Hippel-Landau tumor suppressor protein (pVHL). This protein binds hydroxylated HIF1-alpha and HIF2-alpha, facilitating their ubiquitination and degradation. In one embodiment, mutant series are generated that progressively mutate regions necessary for interaction with HIF1 subunits, thereby creating mutants with altered abilities to bind HIF 1 subunits and modulate HIF-dependent gene expression.
  • Non-limiting examples of transcript and polypeptide sequences which may be used for the titration experiments are shown in Table 27 (transcript) and Table 28 (polypeptide).
  • VI. KITS AND DEVICES Kits
  • The invention provides a variety of kits for conveniently and/or effectively carrying out methods of the present invention. Typically kits will comprise sufficient amounts and/or numbers of components to allow a user to perform multiple treatments of a subject(s) and/or to perform multiple experiments.
  • In one aspect, the present invention provides kits comprising the molecules (signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA) of the invention. In one embodiment, the kit comprises one or more functional antibodies or function fragments thereof.
  • Said kits can be for oncology-related protein production, comprising a first signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA comprising a translatable region. The kit may further comprise packaging and instructions and/or a delivery agent to form a formulation composition. The delivery agent may comprise a saline, a buffered solution, a lipidoid or any delivery agent disclosed herein.
  • In one embodiment, the buffer solution may include sodium chloride, calcium chloride, phosphate and/or EDTA. In another embodiment, the buffer solution may include, but is not limited to, saline, saline with 2 mM calcium, 5% sucrose, 5% sucrose with 2 mM calcium, 5% Mannitol, 5% Mannitol with 2 mM calcium, Ringer's lactate, sodium chloride, sodium chloride with 2 mM calcium. In a further embodiment, the buffer solutions may be precipitated or it may be lyophilized. The amount of each component may be varied to enable consistent, reproducible higher concentration saline or simple buffer formulations. The components may also be varied in order to increase the stability of modified RNA in the buffer solution over a period of time and/or under a variety of conditions. In one aspect, the present invention provides kits for oncology-related protein production, comprising: signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA comprising a translatable region, provided in an amount effective to produce a desired amount of an oncology-related protein encoded by the translatable region when introduced into a target cell; a second signal-sensor polynucleotide comprising an inhibitory nucleic acid, provided in an amount effective to substantially inhibit the innate immune response of the cell; and packaging and instructions.
  • In one aspect, the present invention provides kits for oncology-related protein production, comprising signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA comprising a translatable region, wherein the signal-sensor polynucleotide exhibits reduced degradation by a cellular nuclease, and packaging and instructions.
  • In one aspect, the present invention provides kits for oncology-related protein production, comprising signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA comprising a translatable region, wherein the polynucleotide exhibits reduced degradation by a cellular nuclease, and a mammalian cell suitable for translation of the translatable region of the first nucleic acid.
  • Devices
  • The present invention provides for devices which may incorporate signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA that encode polypeptides of interest. These devices contain in a stable formulation the reagents to synthesize a signal-sensor polynucleotide in a formulation available to be immediately delivered to a subject in need thereof, such as a human patient.
  • In some embodiments the device is self-contained, and is optionally capable of wireless remote access to obtain instructions for synthesis and/or analysis of the generated signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA. The device is capable of mobile synthesis of at least one signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA and preferably an unlimited number of different signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA. In certain embodiments, the device is capable of being transported by one or a small number of individuals. In other embodiments, the device is scaled to fit on a benchtop or desk. In other embodiments, the device is scaled to fit into a suitcase, backpack or similarly sized object. In another embodiment, the device may be a point of care or handheld device. In further embodiments, the device is scaled to fit into a vehicle, such as a car, truck or ambulance, or a military vehicle such as a tank or personnel carrier. The information necessary to generate a modified signal-sensor mRNA encoding oncology-related polypeptide of interest is present within a computer readable medium present in the device.
  • In one embodiment, a device may be used to assess levels of an oncology-related protein which has been administered in the form of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA. The device may comprise a blood, urine or other biofluidic test.
  • In some embodiments, the device is capable of communication (e.g., wireless communication) with a database of nucleic acid and polypeptide sequences which may be signal-sensor nucleic acid and oncology-related polypeptide sequences. The device contains at least one sample block for insertion of one or more sample vessels. Such sample vessels are capable of accepting in liquid or other form any number of materials such as template DNA, nucleotides, enzymes, buffers, and other reagents. The sample vessels are also capable of being heated and cooled by contact with the sample block. The sample block is generally in communication with a device base with one or more electronic control units for the at least one sample block. The sample block preferably contains a heating module, such heating molecule capable of heating and/or cooling the sample vessels and contents thereof to temperatures between about −20C and above +100C. The device base is in communication with a voltage supply such as a battery or external voltage supply. The device also contains means for storing and distributing the materials for RNA synthesis.
  • Optionally, the sample block contains a module for separating the synthesized nucleic acids. Alternatively, the device contains a separation module operably linked to the sample block. Preferably the device contains a means for analysis of the synthesized nucleic acid. Such analysis includes sequence identity (demonstrated such as by hybridization), absence of non-desired sequences, measurement of integrity of synthesized mRNA (such has by microfluidic viscometry combined with spectrophotometry), and concentration and/or potency of modified RNA (such as by spectrophotometry).
  • In certain embodiments, the device is combined with a means for detection of pathogens present in a biological material obtained from a subject, e.g., the IBIS PLEX-ID system (Abbott, Abbott Park, Ill.) for microbial identification.
  • Suitable devices for use in delivering intradermal pharmaceutical compositions described herein include short needle devices such as those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,886,499; 5,190,521; 5,328,483; 5,527,288; 4,270,537; 5,015,235; 5,141,496; and 5,417,662. Intradermal compositions may be administered by devices which limit the effective penetration length of a needle into the skin, such as those described in PCT publication WO 99/34850 and functional equivalents thereof. Jet injection devices which deliver liquid compositions to the dermis via a liquid jet injector and/or via a needle which pierces the stratum corneum and produces a jet which reaches the dermis are suitable. Jet injection devices are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,480,381; 5,599,302; 5,334,144; 5,993,412; 5,649,912; 5,569,189; 5,704,911; 5,383,851; 5,893,397; 5,466,220; 5,339,163; 5,312,335; 5,503,627; 5,064,413; 5,520,639; 4,596,556; 4,790,824; 4,941,880; 4,940,460; and PCT publications WO 97/37705 and WO 97/13537. Ballistic powder/particle delivery devices which use compressed gas to accelerate vaccine in powder form through the outer layers of the skin to the dermis are suitable. Alternatively or additionally, conventional syringes may be used in the classical mantoux method of intradermal administration.
  • In some embodiments, the device may be a pump or comprise a catheter for administration of compounds or compositions of the invention across the blood brain barrier. Such devices include but are not limited to a pressurized olfactory delivery device, iontophoresis devices, multi-layered microfluidic devices, and the like. Such devices may be portable or stationary. They may be implantable or externally tethered to the body or combinations thereof.
  • Devices for administration may be employed to deliver the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs or mmRNA of the present invention according to single, multi- or split-dosing regimens taught herein. Such devices are described below.
  • Method and devices known in the art for multi-administration to cells, organs and tissues are contemplated for use in conjunction with the methods and compositions disclosed herein as embodiments of the present invention. These include, for example, those methods and devices having multiple needles, hybrid devices employing for example lumens or catheters as well as devices utilizing heat, electric current or radiation driven mechanisms.
  • According to the present invention, these multi-administration devices may be utilized to deliver the single, multi- or split doses contemplated herein.
  • A method for delivering therapeutic agents to a solid tissue has been described by Bahrami et al. and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20110230839, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Bahrami, an array of needles is incorporated into a device which delivers a substantially equal amount of fluid at any location in said solid tissue along each needle's length.
  • A device for delivery of biological material across the biological tissue has been described by Kodgule et al. and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20110172610, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Kodgule, multiple hollow micro-needles made of one or more metals and having outer diameters from about 200 microns to about 350 microns and lengths of at least 100 microns are incorporated into the device which delivers peptides, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acid molecules, lipids and other pharmaceutically active ingredients or combinations thereof.
  • A delivery probe for delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue has been described by Gunday et al. and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20110270184, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Gunday, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which moves the attached capsules between an activated position and an inactivated position to force the agent out of the capsules through the needles.
  • A multiple-injection medical apparatus has been described by Assaf and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20110218497, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Assaf, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which has a chamber connected to one or more of said needles and a means for continuously refilling the chamber with the medical fluid after each injection.
  • In one embodiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct, or mmRNA is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly via at least 3 needles to three different, optionally adjacent, sites simultaneously, or within a 60 minutes period (e.g., administration to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 sites simultaneously or within a 60 minute period). The split doses can be administered simultaneously to adjacent tissue using the devices described in U.S. Patent Publication Nos. 20110230839 and 20110218497, each of which is incorporated herein by reference.
  • An at least partially implantable system for injecting a substance into a patient's body, in particular a penis erection stimulation system has been described by Forsell and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20110196198, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Forsell, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which is implanted along with one or more housings adjacent the patient's left and right corpora cavernosa. A reservoir and a pump are also implanted to supply drugs through the needles.
  • A method for the transdermal delivery of a therapeutic effective amount of iron has been described by Berenson and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20100130910, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Berenson, multiple needles may be used to create multiple micro channels in stratum corneum to enhance transdermal delivery of the ionic iron on an iontophoretic patch.
  • A method for delivery of biological material across the biological tissue has been described by Kodgule et al and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20110196308, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Kodgule, multiple biodegradable microneedles containing a therapeutic active ingredient are incorporated in a device which delivers proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acid molecules, lipids and other pharmaceutically active ingredients or combinations thereof.
  • A transdermal patch comprising a botulinum toxin composition has been described by Donovan and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20080220020, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Donovan, multiple needles are incorporated into the patch which delivers botulinum toxin under stratum corneum through said needles which project through the stratum corneum of the skin without rupturing a blood vessel.
  • A small, disposable drug reservoir, or patch pump, which can hold approximately 0.2 to 15 mL of liquid formulations can be placed on the skin and deliver the formulation continuously subcutaneously using a small bore needed (e.g., 26 to 34 gauge). As non-limiting examples, the patch pump may be 50 mm by 76 mm by 20 mm spring loaded having a 30 to 34 gauge needle (BD™ Microinfuser, Franklin Lakes N.J.), 41 mm by 62 mm by 17 mm with a 2 mL reservoir used for drug delivery such as insulin (OMNIPOD®, Insulet Corporation Bedford, Mass.), or 43-60 mm diameter, 10 mm thick with a 0.5 to 10 mL reservoir (PATCHPUMP®, SteadyMed Therapeutics, San Francisco, Calif.). Further, the patch pump may be battery powered and/or rechargeable.
  • A cryoprobe for administration of an active agent to a location of cryogenic treatment has been described by Toubia and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20080140061, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Toubia, multiple needles are incorporated into the probe which receives the active agent into a chamber and administers the agent to the tissue.
  • A method for treating or preventing inflammation or promoting healthy joints has been described by Stock et al and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20090155186, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Stock, multiple needles are incorporated in a device which administers compositions containing signal transduction modulator compounds.
  • A multi-site injection system has been described by Kimmell et al. and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20100256594, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Kimmell, multiple needles are incorporated into a device which delivers a medication into a stratum corneum through the needles.
  • A method for delivering interferons to the intradermal compartment has been described by Dekker et al. and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20050181033, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Dekker, multiple needles having an outlet with an exposed height between 0 and 1 mm are incorporated into a device which improves pharmacokinetics and bioavailability by delivering the substance at a depth between 0.3 mm and 2 mm.
  • A method for delivering genes, enzymes and biological agents to tissue cells has described by Desai and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20030073908, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Desai, multiple needles are incorporated into a device which is inserted into a body and delivers a medication fluid through said needles.
  • A method for treating cardiac arrhythmias with fibroblast cells has been described by Lee et al and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20040005295, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Lee, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which delivers fibroblast cells into the local region of the tissue.
  • A method using a magnetically controlled pump for treating a brain tumor has been described by Shachar et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,799,012 (method) and 7799016 (device), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According Shachar, multiple needles were incorporated into the pump which pushes a medicating agent through the needles at a controlled rate.
  • Methods of treating functional disorders of the bladder in mammalian females have been described by Versi et al. and are taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 8,029,496, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Versi, an array of micro-needles is incorporated into a device which delivers a therapeutic agent through the needles directly into the trigone of the bladder.
  • A micro-needle transdermal transport device has been described by Angel et al and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,364,568, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Angel, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which transports a substance into a body surface through the needles which are inserted into the surface from different directions. The micro-needle transdermal transport device may be a solid micro-needle system or a hollow micro-needle system. As a non-limiting example, the solid micro-needle system may have up to a 0.5 mg capacity, with 300-1500 solid micro-needles per cm2 about 150-700 μm tall coated with a drug. The micro-needles penetrate the stratum corneum and remain in the skin for short duration (e.g., 20 seconds to 15 minutes). In another example, the hollow micro-needle system has up to a 3 mL capacity to deliver liquid formulations using 15-20 microneedles per cm2 being approximately 950 μm tall. The micro-needles penetrate the skin to allow the liquid formulations to flow from the device into the skin. The hollow micro-needle system may be worn from 1 to 30 minutes depending on the formulation volume and viscosity.
  • A device for subcutaneous infusion has been described by Dalton et al and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,150,726, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Dalton, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which delivers fluid through the needles into a subcutaneous tissue.
  • A device and a method for intradermal delivery of vaccines and gene therapeutic agents through microcannula have been described by Mikszta et al. and are taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,473,247, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Mitszta, at least one hollow micro-needle is incorporated into the device which delivers the vaccines to the subject's skin to a depth of between 0.025 mm and 2 mm.
  • A method of delivering insulin has been described by Pettis et al and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,722,595, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Pettis, two needles are incorporated into a device wherein both needles insert essentially simultaneously into the skin with the first at a depth of less than 2.5 mm to deliver insulin to intradermal compartment and the second at a depth of greater than 2.5 mm and less than 5.0 mm to deliver insulin to subcutaneous compartment.
  • Cutaneous injection delivery under suction has been described by Kochamba et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,896,666, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Kochamba, multiple needles in relative adjacency with each other are incorporated into a device which injects a fluid below the cutaneous layer.
  • A device for withdrawing or delivering a substance through the skin has been described by Down et al and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,607,513, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Down, multiple skin penetrating members which are incorporated into the device have lengths of about 100 microns to about 2000 microns and are about 30 to 50 gauge.
  • A device for delivering a substance to the skin has been described by Palmer et al and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,537,242, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Palmer, an array of micro-needles is incorporated into the device which uses a stretching assembly to enhance the contact of the needles with the skin and provides a more uniform delivery of the substance.
  • A perfusion device for localized drug delivery has been described by Zamoyski and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,468,247, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Zamoyski, multiple hypodermic needles are incorporated into the device which injects the contents of the hypodermics into a tissue as said hypodermics are being retracted.
  • A method for enhanced transport of drugs and biological molecules across tissue by improving the interaction between micro-needles and human skin has been described by Prausnitz et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,743,211, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Prausnitz, multiple micro-needles are incorporated into a device which is able to present a more rigid and less deformable surface to which the micro-needles are applied.
  • A device for intraorgan administration of medicinal agents has been described by Ting et al and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,077,251, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Ting, multiple needles having side openings for enhanced administration are incorporated into a device which by extending and retracting said needles from and into the needle chamber forces a medicinal agent from a reservoir into said needles and injects said medicinal agent into a target organ.
  • A multiple needle holder and a subcutaneous multiple channel infusion port has been described by Brown and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 4,695,273, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Brown, multiple needles on the needle holder are inserted through the septum of the infusion port and communicate with isolated chambers in said infusion port.
  • A dual hypodermic syringe has been described by Horn and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 3,552,394, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Horn, two needles incorporated into the device are spaced apart less than 68 mm and may be of different styles and lengths, thus enabling injections to be made to different depths.
  • A syringe with multiple needles and multiple fluid compartments has been described by Hershberg and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 3,572,336, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Hershberg, multiple needles are incorporated into the syringe which has multiple fluid compartments and is capable of simultaneously administering incompatible drugs which are not able to be mixed for one injection.
  • A surgical instrument for intradermal injection of fluids has been described by Eliscu et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 2,588,623, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Eliscu, multiple needles are incorporated into the instrument which injects fluids intradermally with a wider disperse.
  • An apparatus for simultaneous delivery of a substance to multiple breast milk ducts has been described by Hung and is taught for example in EP 1818017, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Hung, multiple lumens are incorporated into the device which inserts though the orifices of the ductal networks and delivers a fluid to the ductal networks.
  • A catheter for introduction of medications to the tissue of a heart or other organs has been described by Tkebuchava and is taught for example in WO2006138109, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Tkebuchava, two curved needles are incorporated which enter the organ wall in a flattened trajectory.
  • Devices for delivering medical agents have been described by Mckay et al. and are taught for example in WO2006118804, the content of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Mckay, multiple needles with multiple orifices on each needle are incorporated into the devices to facilitate regional delivery to a tissue, such as the interior disc space of a spinal disc.
  • A method for directly delivering an immunomodulatory substance into an intradermal space within a mammalian skin has been described by Pettis and is taught for example in WO2004020014, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Pettis, multiple needles are incorporated into a device which delivers the substance through the needles to a depth between 0.3 mm and 2 mm.
  • Methods and devices for administration of substances into at least two compartments in skin for systemic absorption and improved pharmacokinetics have been described by Pettis et al. and are taught for example in WO2003094995, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Pettis, multiple needles having lengths between about 300 μm and about 5 mm are incorporated into a device which delivers to intradermal and subcutaneous tissue compartments simultaneously.
  • A drug delivery device with needles and a roller has been described by Zimmerman et al. and is taught for example in WO2012006259, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Zimmerman, multiple hollow needles positioned in a roller are incorporated into the device which delivers the content in a reservoir through the needles as the roller rotates.
  • Methods and Devices Utilizing Catheters and/or Lumens
  • Methods and devices using catheters and lumens may be employed to administer the mmRNA of the present invention on a single, multi- or split dosing schedule. Such methods and devices are described below.
  • A catheter-based delivery of skeletal myoblasts to the myocardium of damaged hearts has been described by Jacoby et al and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20060263338, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Jacoby, multiple needles are incorporated into the device at least part of which is inserted into a blood vessel and delivers the cell composition through the needles into the localized region of the subject's heart.
  • An apparatus for treating asthma using neurotoxin has been described by Deem et al and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20060225742, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Deem, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which delivers neurotoxin through the needles into the bronchial tissue.
  • A method for administering multiple-component therapies has been described by Nayak and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,699,803, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Nayak, multiple injection cannulas may be incorporated into a device wherein depth slots may be included for controlling the depth at which the therapeutic substance is delivered within the tissue.
  • A surgical device for ablating a channel and delivering at least one therapeutic agent into a desired region of the tissue has been described by McIntyre et al and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 8,012,096, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to McIntyre, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which dispenses a therapeutic agent into a region of tissue surrounding the channel and is particularly well suited for transmyocardial revascularization operations.
  • Methods of treating functional disorders of the bladder in mammalian females have been described by Versi et al and are taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 8,029,496, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Versi, an array of micro-needles is incorporated into a device which delivers a therapeutic agent through the needles directly into the trigone of the bladder.
  • A device and a method for delivering fluid into a flexible biological barrier have been described by Yeshurun et al. and are taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,998,119 (device) and 8,007,466 (method), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Yeshurun, the micro-needles on the device penetrate and extend into the flexible biological barrier and fluid is injected through the bore of the hollow micro-needles.
  • A method for epicardially injecting a substance into an area of tissue of a heart having an epicardial surface and disposed within a torso has been described by Bonner et al and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,628,780, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Bonner, the devices have elongate shafts and distal injection heads for driving needles into tissue and injecting medical agents into the tissue through the needles.
  • A device for sealing a puncture has been described by Nielsen et al and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,972,358, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Nielsen, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which delivers a closure agent into the tissue surrounding the puncture tract.
  • A method for myogenesis and angiogenesis has been described by Chiu et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,551,338, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Chiu, 5 to 15 needles having a maximum diameter of at least 1.25 mm and a length effective to provide a puncture depth of 6 to 20 mm are incorporated into a device which inserts into proximity with a myocardium and supplies an exogeneous angiogenic or myogenic factor to said myocardium through the conduits which are in at least some of said needles.
  • A method for the treatment of prostate tissue has been described by Bolmsj et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,524,270, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Bolmsj, a device comprising a catheter which is inserted through the urethra has at least one hollow tip extendible into the surrounding prostate tissue. An astringent and analgesic medicine is administered through said tip into said prostate tissue.
  • A method for infusing fluids to an intraosseous site has been described by Findlay et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,761,726, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Findlay, multiple needles are incorporated into a device which is capable of penetrating a hard shell of material covered by a layer of soft material and delivers a fluid at a predetermined distance below said hard shell of material.
  • A device for injecting medications into a vessel wall has been described by Vigil et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 5,713,863, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Vigil, multiple injectors are mounted on each of the flexible tubes in the device which introduces a medication fluid through a multi-lumen catheter, into said flexible tubes and out of said injectors for infusion into the vessel wall.
  • A catheter for delivering therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents to the tissue surrounding a bodily passageway has been described by Faxon et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 5,464,395, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Faxon, at least one needle cannula is incorporated into the catheter which delivers the desired agents to the tissue through said needles which project outboard of the catheter.
  • Balloon catheters for delivering therapeutic agents have been described by Orr and are taught for example in WO2010024871, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Orr, multiple needles are incorporated into the devices which deliver the therapeutic agents to different depths within the tissue.
  • Methods and Devices Utilizing Electrical Current
  • Methods and devices utilizing electric current may be employed to deliver the mmRNA of the present invention according to the single, multi- or split dosing regimens taught herein. Such methods and devices are described below.
  • An electro collagen induction therapy device has been described by Marquez and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20090137945, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Marquez, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which repeatedly pierce the skin and draw in the skin a portion of the substance which is applied to the skin first.
  • An electrokinetic system has been described by Etheredge et al. and is taught for example in US Patent Publication 20070185432, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Etheredge, micro-needles are incorporated into a device which drives by an electrical current the medication through the needles into the targeted treatment site.
  • An iontophoresis device has been described by Matsumura et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,437,189, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Matsumura, multiple needles are incorporated into the device which is capable of delivering ionizable drug into a living body at higher speed or with higher efficiency.
  • Intradermal delivery of biologically active agents by needle-free injection and electroporation has been described by Hoffmann et al and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,171,264, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Hoffmann, one or more needle-free injectors are incorporated into an electroporation device and the combination of needle-free injection and electroporation is sufficient to introduce the agent into cells in skin, muscle or mucosa.
  • A method for electropermeabilization-mediated intracellular delivery has been described by Lundkvist et al. and is taught for example in U.S. Pat. No. 6,625,486, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Lundkvist, a pair of needle electrodes is incorporated into a catheter. Said catheter is positioned into a body lumen followed by extending said needle electrodes to penetrate into the tissue surrounding said lumen. Then the device introduces an agent through at least one of said needle electrodes and applies electric field by said pair of needle electrodes to allow said agent pass through the cell membranes into the cells at the treatment site.
  • A delivery system for transdermal immunization has been described by Levin et al. and is taught for example in WO2006003659, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Levin, multiple electrodes are incorporated into the device which applies electrical energy between the electrodes to generate micro channels in the skin to facilitate transdermal delivery.
  • A method for delivering RF energy into skin has been described by Schomacker and is taught for example in WO2011163264, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. According to Schomacker, multiple needles are incorporated into a device which applies vacuum to draw skin into contact with a plate so that needles insert into skin through the holes on the plate and deliver RF energy.
  • VII. DEFINITIONS
  • At various places in the present specification, substituents of compounds of the present disclosure are disclosed in groups or in ranges. It is specifically intended that the present disclosure include each and every individual subcombination of the members of such groups and ranges. For example, the term “C1-6 alkyl” is specifically intended to individually disclose methyl, ethyl, C3 alkyl, C4 alkyl, C5 alkyl, and C6 alkyl.
  • About: As used herein, the term “about” means+/−10% of the recited value.
  • Administered in combination: As used herein, the term “administered in combination” or “combined administration” means that two or more agents are administered to a subject at the same time or within an interval such that there may be an overlap of an effect of each agent on the patient. In some embodiments, they are administered within about 60, 30, 15, 10, 5, or 1 minute of one another. In some embodiments, the administrations of the agents are spaced sufficiently closely together such that a combinatorial (e.g., a synergistic) effect is achieved.
  • Animal: As used herein, the term “animal” refers to any member of the animal kingdom. In some embodiments, “animal” refers to humans at any stage of development. In some embodiments, “animal” refers to non-human animals at any stage of development. In certain embodiments, the non-human animal is a mammal (e.g., a rodent, a mouse, a rat, a rabbit, a monkey, a dog, a cat, a sheep, cattle, a primate, or a pig). In some embodiments, animals include, but are not limited to, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and worms. In some embodiments, the animal is a transgenic animal, genetically-engineered animal, or a clone.
  • Antigens of interest or desired antigens: As used herein, the terms “antigens of interest” or “desired antigens” include those proteins and other biomolecules provided herein that are immunospecifically bound by the antibodies and fragments, mutants, variants, and alterations thereof described herein. Examples of antigens of interest include, but are not limited to, insulin, insulin-like growth factor, hGH, tPA, cytokines, such as interleukins (IL), e.g., IL-1, IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-7, IL-8, IL-9, IL-10, IL-11, IL-12, IL-13, IL-14, IL-15, IL-16, IL-17, IL-18, interferon (IFN) alpha, IFN beta, IFN gamma, IFN omega or IFN tau, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), such as TNF alpha and TNF beta, TNF gamma, TRAIL; G-CSF, GM-CSF, M-CSF, MCP-1 and VEGF.
  • Approximately: As used herein, the term “approximately” or “about,” as applied to one or more values of interest, refers to a value that is similar to a stated reference value. In certain embodiments, the term “approximately” or “about” refers to a range of values that fall within 25%, 20%, 19%, 18%, 17%, 16%, 15%, 14%, 13%, 12%, 11%, 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, or less in either direction (greater than or less than) of the stated reference value unless otherwise stated or otherwise evident from the context (except where such number would exceed 100% of a possible value).
  • Associated with: As used herein, the terms “associated with,” “conjugated,” “linked,” “attached,” and “tethered,” when used with respect to two or more moieties, means that the moieties are physically associated or connected with one another, either directly or via one or more additional moieties that serves as a linking agent, to form a structure that is sufficiently stable so that the moieties remain physically associated under the conditions in which the structure is used, e.g., physiological conditions. An “association” need not be strictly through direct covalent chemical bonding. It may also suggest ionic or hydrogen bonding or a hybridization based connectivity sufficiently stable such that the “associated” entities remain physically associated.
  • Bifunctional: As used herein, the term “bifunctional” refers to any substance, molecule or moiety which is capable of or maintains at least two functions. The functions may effect the same outcome or a different outcome. The structure that produces the function may be the same or different. For example, bifunctional modified RNAs of the present invention may encode a cytotoxic peptide (a first function) while those nucleosides which comprise the encoding RNA are, in and of themselves, cytotoxic (second function). In this example, delivery of the bifunctional modified RNA to a cancer cell would produce not only a peptide or protein molecule which may ameliorate or treat the cancer but would also deliver a cytotoxic payload of nucleosides to the cell should degradation, instead of translation of the modified RNA, occur.
  • Biocompatible: As used herein, the term “biocompatible” means compatible with living cells, tissues, organs or systems posing little to no risk of injury, toxicity or rejection by the immune system.
  • Biodegradable: As used herein, the term “biodegradable” means capable of being broken down into innocuous products by the action of living things.
  • Biologically active: As used herein, the phrase “biologically active” refers to a characteristic of any substance that has activity in a biological system and/or organism. For instance, a substance that, when administered to an organism, has a biological effect on that organism, is considered to be biologically active. In particular embodiments, signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA of the present invention may be considered biologically active if even a portion of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA is biologically active or mimics an activity considered biologically relevant.
  • Cancer: As used herein, the term “cancer” in a subject refers to the presence of cells possessing characteristics, such as uncontrolled proliferation, immortality, metastatic potential, rapid growth and proliferation rate, and certain characteristic morphological features. Often, cancer cells will be in the form of a tumor, but such cells may exist alone within a subject, or may circulate in the blood stream as independent cells, such as leukemic cells.
  • Cell growth: As used herein, the term “cell growth” is principally associated with growth in cell numbers, which occurs by means of cell reproduction (i.e. proliferation) when the rate of the latter is greater than the rate of cell death (e.g. by apoptosis or necrosis).
  • Chemical terms: The following provides the definition of various chemical terms from “acyl” to “thiol.”
  • The term “acyl,” as used herein, represents a hydrogen or an alkyl group (e.g., a haloalkyl group), as defined herein, that is attached to the parent molecular group through a carbonyl group, as defined herein, and is exemplified by formyl (i.e., a carboxyaldehyde group), acetyl, propionyl, butanoyl and the like. Exemplary unsubstituted acyl groups include from 1 to 7, from 1 to 11, or from 1 to 21 carbons. In some embodiments, the alkyl group is further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents as described herein.
  • The term “acylamino,” as used herein, represents an acyl group, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group though an amino group, as defined herein (i.e., —N(RN1)—C(O)—R, where R is H or an optionally substituted C1-6, C1-10, or C1-20 alkyl group and RN1 is as defined herein). Exemplary unsubstituted acylamino groups include from 1 to 41 carbons (e.g., from 1 to 7, from 1 to 13, from 1 to 21, from 2 to 7, from 2 to 13, from 2 to 21, or from 2 to 41 carbons). In some embodiments, the alkyl group is further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents as described herein, and/or the amino group is —NH2 or —NHRN1, wherein RN1 is, independently, OH, NO2, NH2, NRN2 2, SO2ORN2, SO2RN2, SORN2, alkyl, or aryl, and each RN2 can be H, alkyl, or aryl.
  • The term “acyloxy,” as used herein, represents an acyl group, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group though an oxygen atom (i.e., —O—C(O)—R, where R is H or an optionally substituted C1-6, C1-10, or C1-20 alkyl group). Exemplary unsubstituted acyloxy groups include from 1 to 21 carbons (e.g., from 1 to 7 or from 1 to 11 carbons). In some embodiments, the alkyl group is further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents as described herein, and/or the amino group is —NH2 or —NHRN1, wherein RN1 is, independently, OH, NO2, NH2, NRN2 2, SO2ORN2, SO2RN2, SORN2, alkyl, or aryl, and each RN2 can be H, alkyl, or aryl.
  • The term “alkaryl,” as used herein, represents an aryl group, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group through an alkylene group, as defined herein. Exemplary unsubstituted alkaryl groups are from 7 to 30 carbons (e.g., from 7 to 16 or from 7 to 20 carbons, such as C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, C1-10 alk-C6-10 aryl, or C1-20 alk-C6-10 aryl). In some embodiments, the alkylene and the aryl each can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein for the respective groups. Other groups preceded by the prefix “alk-” are defined in the same manner, where “alk” refers to a C1-6 alkylene, unless otherwise noted, and the attached chemical structure is as defined herein.
  • The term “alkcycloalkyl” represents a cycloalkyl group, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group through an alkylene group, as defined herein (e.g., an alkylene group of from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, from 1 to 10, or form 1 to 20 carbons). In some embodiments, the alkylene and the cycloalkyl each can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein for the respective group.
  • The term “alkenyl,” as used herein, represents monovalent straight or branched chain groups of, unless otherwise specified, from 2 to 20 carbons (e.g., from 2 to 6 or from 2 to 10 carbons) containing one or more carbon-carbon double bonds and is exemplified by ethenyl, 1-propenyl, 2-propenyl, 2-methyl-1-propenyl, 1-butenyl, 2-butenyl, and the like. Alkenyls include both cis and trans isomers. Alkenyl groups may be optionally substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups that are selected, independently, from amino, aryl, cycloalkyl, or heterocyclyl (e.g., heteroaryl), as defined herein, or any of the exemplary alkyl substituent groups described herein.
  • The term “alkenyloxy” represents a chemical substituent of formula —OR, where R is a C2-20 alkenyl group (e.g., C2-6 or C2-10 alkenyl), unless otherwise specified. Exemplary alkenyloxy groups include ethenyloxy, propenyloxy, and the like. In some embodiments, the alkenyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein (e.g., a hydroxy group).
  • The term “alkheteroaryl” refers to a heteroaryl group, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group through an alkylene group, as defined herein. Exemplary unsubstituted alkheteroaryl groups are from 2 to 32 carbons (e.g., from 2 to 22, from 2 to 18, from 2 to 17, from 2 to 16, from 3 to 15, from 2 to 14, from 2 to 13, or from 2 to 12 carbons, such as C1-6 alk-C1-12 heteroaryl, C1-10 alk-C1-12 heteroaryl, or C1-20 alk-C1-12 heteroaryl). In some embodiments, the alkylene and the heteroaryl each can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein for the respective group. Alkheteroaryl groups are a subset of alkheterocyclyl groups.
  • The term “alkheterocyclyl” represents a heterocyclyl group, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group through an alkylene group, as defined herein. Exemplary unsubstituted alkheterocyclyl groups are from 2 to 32 carbons (e.g., from 2 to 22, from 2 to 18, from 2 to 17, from 2 to 16, from 3 to 15, from 2 to 14, from 2 to 13, or from 2 to 12 carbons, such as C1-6 alk-C1-12 heterocyclyl, C1-10 alk-C1-12 heterocyclyl, or C1-20 alk-C1-12 heterocyclyl). In some embodiments, the alkylene and the heterocyclyl each can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein for the respective group.
  • The term “alkoxy” represents a chemical substituent of formula —OR, where R is a C1-20 alkyl group (e.g., C1-6 or C1-10 alkyl), unless otherwise specified. Exemplary alkoxy groups include methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy (e.g., n-propoxy and isopropoxy), t-butoxy, and the like. In some embodiments, the alkyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein (e.g., hydroxy or alkoxy).
  • The term “alkoxyalkoxy” represents an alkoxy group that is substituted with an alkoxy group. Exemplary unsubstituted alkoxyalkoxy groups include between 2 to 40 carbons (e.g., from 2 to 12 or from 2 to 20 carbons, such as C1-6 alkoxy-C1-6 alkoxy, C1-10 alkoxy-C1-10 alkoxy, or C1-20 alkoxy-C1-20 alkoxy). In some embodiments, the each alkoxy group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein.
  • The term “alkoxyalkyl” represents an alkyl group that is substituted with an alkoxy group. Exemplary unsubstituted alkoxyalkyl groups include between 2 to 40 carbons (e.g., from 2 to 12 or from 2 to 20 carbons, such as C1-6 alkoxy-C1-6 alkyl, C1-10 alkoxy-C1-10 alkyl, or C1-20 alkoxy-C1-20 alkyl). In some embodiments, the alkyl and the alkoxy each can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein for the respective group.
  • The term “alkoxycarbonyl,” as used herein, represents an alkoxy, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group through a carbonyl atom (e.g., —C(O)—OR, where R is H or an optionally substituted C1-6, C1-10, or C1-20 alkyl group). Exemplary unsubstituted alkoxycarbonyl include from 1 to 21 carbons (e.g., from 1 to 11 or from 1 to 7 carbons). In some embodiments, the alkoxy group is further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents as described herein.
  • The term “alkoxycarbonylalkoxy,” as used herein, represents an alkoxy group, as defined herein, that is substituted with an alkoxycarbonyl group, as defined herein (e.g., —O-alkyl-C(O)—OR, where R is an optionally substituted C1-6, C1-10, or C1-20 alkyl group). Exemplary unsubstituted alkoxycarbonylalkoxy include from 3 to 41 carbons (e.g., from 3 to 10, from 3 to 13, from 3 to 17, from 3 to 21, or from 3 to 31 carbons, such as C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl-C1-6 alkoxy, C1-10 alkoxycarbonyl-C1-10 alkoxy, or C1-20 alkoxycarbonyl-C1-20 alkoxy). In some embodiments, each alkoxy group is further independently substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents, as described herein (e.g., a hydroxy group).
  • The term “alkoxycarbonylalkyl,” as used herein, represents an alkyl group, as defined herein, that is substituted with an alkoxycarbonyl group, as defined herein (e.g., -alkyl-C(O)—OR, where R is an optionally substituted C1-20, C1-10, or C1-6 alkyl group). Exemplary unsubstituted alkoxycarbonylalkyl include from 3 to 41 carbons (e.g., from 3 to 10, from 3 to 13, from 3 to 17, from 3 to 21, or from 3 to 31 carbons, such as C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl-C1-6 alkyl, C1-10 alkoxycarbonyl-C1-10 alkyl, or C1-20 alkoxycarbonyl-C1-20 alkyl). In some embodiments, each alkyl and alkoxy group is further independently substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents as described herein (e.g., a hydroxy group).
  • The term “alkyl,” as used herein, is inclusive of both straight chain and branched chain saturated groups from 1 to 20 carbons (e.g., from 1 to 10 or from 1 to 6), unless otherwise specified. Alkyl groups are exemplified by methyl, ethyl, n- and iso-propyl, n-, sec-, iso- and tert-butyl, neopentyl, and the like, and may be optionally substituted with one, two, three, or, in the case of alkyl groups of two carbons or more, four substituents independently selected from the group consisting of: (1) C1-6 alkoxy; (2) C1-6 alkylsulfinyl; (3) amino, as defined herein (e.g., unsubstituted amino (i.e., —NH2) or a substituted amino (i.e., —N(RN1)2, where RN1 is as defined for amino); (4) C6-10 aryl-C1-6 alkoxy; (5) azido; (6) halo; (7) (C2-9heterocyclyl)oxy; (8) hydroxy; (9) nitro; (10) oxo (e.g., carboxyaldehyde or acyl); (11) C1-7 spirocyclyl; (12) thioalkoxy; (13) thiol; (14) —CO2RA′, where RA′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl), (b) C2-20 alkenyl (e.g., C2-6 alkenyl), (c) C6-10 aryl, (d) hydrogen, (e) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, (f) amino-C1-20 alkyl, (g) polyethylene glycol of —(CH2)s2(OCH2CH2)s1(CH2)s3OR′, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and R′ is H or C1-20 alkyl, and (h) amino-polyethylene glycol of —NRN1(CH2)s2(CH2CH2O)s1(CH2)s3NRN1, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and each RN1 is, independently, hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl; (15) —C(O)NRB′RC′, where each of RB′ and RC′ is, independently, selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) C1-6 alkyl, (c) C6-10 aryl, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (16) —SO2RD′, where RD′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-6 alkyl, (b) C6-10 aryl, (c) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, and (d) hydroxy; (17) —SO2NRE′RF′, where each of RE′ and RF′ is, independently, selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) C1-6 alkyl, (c) C6-10 aryl and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (18) —C(O)RG′, where RG′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl), (b) C2-20 alkenyl (e.g., C2-6 alkenyl), (c) C6-10 aryl, (d) hydrogen, (e) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, (f) amino-C1-20 alkyl, (g) polyethylene glycol of —(CH2)s2(OCH2CH2)s1(CH2)s3OR′, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and R′ is H or C1-20 alkyl, and (h) amino-polyethylene glycol of —NRN1(CH2)s2(CH2CH2O)s1(CH2)s3NRN1, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and each RN1 is, independently, hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl; (19) —NRH′C(O)RI′, wherein RH′ is selected from the group consisting of (a1) hydrogen and (b1) C1-6 alkyl, and RI′ is selected from the group consisting of (a2) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl), (b2) C2-20 alkenyl (e.g., C2-6 alkenyl), (c2) C6-10 aryl, (d2) hydrogen, (e2) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, (f2) amino-C1-20 alkyl, (g2) polyethylene glycol of —(CH2)s2(OCH2CH2)s1(CH2)s3OR′, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and R′ is H or C1-20 alkyl, and (h2) amino-polyethylene glycol of —NRN1(CH2)s2(CH2CH2O)s1(CH2)s3NRN1, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and each RN1 is, independently, hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl; (20) —NRJ′C(O)ORK′, wherein RJ′ is selected from the group consisting of (a1) hydrogen and (b1) C1-6 alkyl, and RK′ is selected from the group consisting of (a2) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl), (b2) C2-20 alkenyl (e.g., C2-6 alkenyl), (c2) C6-10 aryl, (d2) hydrogen, (e2) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, (f2) amino-C1-20 alkyl, (g2) polyethylene glycol of —(CH2)s2(OCH2CH2)s1(CH2)s3OR′, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and R′ is H or C1-20 alkyl, and (h2) amino-polyethylene glycol of —NRN1(CH2)s2(CH2CH2O)s1(CH2)s3NRN1, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and each RN1 is, independently, hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl; and (21) amidine. In some embodiments, each of these groups can be further substituted as described herein. For example, the alkylene group of a C1-alkaryl can be further substituted with an oxo group to afford the respective aryloyl substituent.
  • The term “alkylene” and the prefix “alk-,” as used herein, represent a saturated divalent hydrocarbon group derived from a straight or branched chain saturated hydrocarbon by the removal of two hydrogen atoms, and is exemplified by methylene, ethylene, isopropylene, and the like. The term “Cx-y alkylene” and the prefix “Cx-y alk-” represent alkylene groups having between x and y carbons. Exemplary values for x are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and exemplary values for y are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, or 20 (e.g., C1-6, C1-10, C2-20, C2-6, C2-10, or C2-20 alkylene). In some embodiments, the alkylene can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein for an alkyl group.
  • The term “alkylsulfinyl,” as used herein, represents an alkyl group attached to the parent molecular group through an —S(O)— group. Exemplary unsubstituted alkylsulfinyl groups are from 1 to 6, from 1 to 10, or from 1 to 20 carbons. In some embodiments, the alkyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein.
  • The term “alkylsulfinylalkyl,” as used herein, represents an alkyl group, as defined herein, substituted by an alkylsulfinyl group. Exemplary unsubstituted alkylsulfinylalkyl groups are from 2 to 12, from 2 to 20, or from 2 to 40 carbons. In some embodiments, each alkyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein.
  • The term “alkynyl,” as used herein, represents monovalent straight or branched chain groups from 2 to 20 carbon atoms (e.g., from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, or from 2 to 10 carbons) containing a carbon-carbon triple bond and is exemplified by ethynyl, 1-propynyl, and the like. Alkynyl groups may be optionally substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups that are selected, independently, from aryl, cycloalkyl, or heterocyclyl (e.g., heteroaryl), as defined herein, or any of the exemplary alkyl substituent groups described herein.
  • The term “alkynyloxy” represents a chemical substituent of formula —OR, where R is a C2-20 alkynyl group (e.g., C2-6 or C2-10 alkynyl), unless otherwise specified. Exemplary alkynyloxy groups include ethynyloxy, propynyloxy, and the like. In some embodiments, the alkynyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein (e.g., a hydroxy group).
  • The term “amidine,” as used herein, represents a —C(═NH)NH2 group.
  • The term “amino,” as used herein, represents —N(RN1)2, wherein each RN1 is, independently, H, OH, NO2, N(RN2)2, SO2ORN2, SO2RN2, SORN2, an N-protecting group, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, aryl, alkaryl, cycloalkyl, alkcycloalkyl, carboxyalkyl, sulfoalkyl, heterocyclyl (e.g., heteroaryl), or alkheterocyclyl (e.g., alkheteroaryl), wherein each of these recited RN1 groups can be optionally substituted, as defined herein for each group; or two RN1 combine to form a heterocyclyl or an N-protecting group, and wherein each RN2 is, independently, H, alkyl, or aryl. The amino groups of the invention can be an unsubstituted amino (i.e., —NH2) or a substituted amino (i.e., —N(RN1)2). In a preferred embodiment, amino is —NH2 or —NHRN1, wherein RN1 is, independently, OH, NO2, NH2, NRN2 2, SO2ORN2, SO2RN2, SORN2, alkyl, carboxyalkyl, sulfoalkyl, or aryl, and each RN2 can be H, C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl), or C6-10 aryl.
  • The term “amino acid,” as described herein, refers to a molecule having a side chain, an amino group, and an acid group (e.g., a carboxy group of —CO2H or a sulfo group of —SO3H), wherein the amino acid is attached to the parent molecular group by the side chain, amino group, or acid group (e.g., the side chain). In some embodiments, the amino acid is attached to the parent molecular group by a carbonyl group, where the side chain or amino group is attached to the carbonyl group. Exemplary side chains include an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, alkaryl, alkheterocyclyl, aminoalkyl, carbamoylalkyl, and carboxyalkyl. Exemplary amino acids include alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, histidine, hydroxynorvaline, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, norvaline, ornithine, phenylalanine, proline, pyrrolysine, selenocysteine, serine, taurine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, and valine. Amino acid groups may be optionally substituted with one, two, three, or, in the case of amino acid groups of two carbons or more, four substituents independently selected from the group consisting of: (1) C1-6 alkoxy; (2) C1-6 alkylsulfinyl; (3) amino, as defined herein (e.g., unsubstituted amino (i.e., —NH2) or a substituted amino (i.e., —N(RN1)2, where RN1 is as defined for amino); (4) C6-10 aryl-C1-6 alkoxy; (5) azido; (6) halo; (7) (C2-9 heterocyclyl)oxy; (8) hydroxy; (9) nitro; (10) oxo (e.g., carboxyaldehyde or acyl); (11) C1-7 spirocyclyl; (12) thioalkoxy; (13) thiol; (14) —CO2RA′, where RA′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl), (b) C2-20 alkenyl (e.g., C2-6 alkenyl), (c) C6-10 aryl, (d) hydrogen, (e) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, (f) amino-C1-20 alkyl, (g) polyethylene glycol of —(CH2)s2(OCH2CH2)s1(CH2)s3OR′, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and R′ is H or C1-20 alkyl, and (h) amino-polyethylene glycol of —NRN1(CH2)s2(CH2CH2O)s1(CH2)s3NRN1, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and each RN1 is, independently, hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl; (15) —C(O)NRB′RC′, where each of RB′ and RC′ is, independently, selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) C1-6 alkyl, (c) C6-10 aryl, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (16) —SO2RD′, where RD′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-6 alkyl, (b) C6-10 aryl, (c) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, and (d) hydroxy; (17) —SO2NRE′RF′, where each of RE′ and RF′ is, independently, selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) C1-6 alkyl, (c) C6-10 aryl and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (18) —C(O)RG′, where RG′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl), (b) C2-20 alkenyl (e.g., C2-6 alkenyl), (c) C6-10 aryl, (d) hydrogen, (e) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, (f) amino-C1-20 alkyl, (g) polyethylene glycol of —(CH2)s2(OCH2CH2)s1(CH2)s3OR′, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and R′ is H or C1-20 alkyl, and (h) amino-polyethylene glycol of —NRN1(CH2)s2(CH2CH2O)s1(CH2)s3NRN1, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and each RN1 is, independently, hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl; (19) —NRH′C(O)RI′, wherein RH′ is selected from the group consisting of (a1) hydrogen and (b1) C1-6 alkyl, and RI′ is selected from the group consisting of (a2) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl), (b2) C2-20 alkenyl (e.g., C2-6 alkenyl), (c2) C6-10 aryl, (d2) hydrogen, (e2) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, (f2) amino-C1-20 alkyl, (g2) polyethylene glycol of —(CH2)s2(OCH2CH2)s1(CH2)s3OR′, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and R′ is H or C1-20 alkyl, and (h2) amino-polyethylene glycol of —NRN1(CH2)s2(CH2CH2O)s1(CH2)s3NRN1, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and each RN1 is, independently, hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl; (20) —NRJ′C(O)ORK′, wherein RJ′ is selected from the group consisting of (a1) hydrogen and (b1) C1-6 alkyl, and RK′ is selected from the group consisting of (a2) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl), (b2) C2-20 alkenyl (e.g., C2-6 alkenyl), (c2) C6-10 aryl, (d2) hydrogen, (e2) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, (f2) amino-C1-20 alkyl, (g2) polyethylene glycol of —(CH2)s2(OCH2CH2)s1(CH2)s3OR′, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and R′ is H or C1-20 alkyl, and (h2) amino-polyethylene glycol of —NRN1(CH2)s2(CH2CH2O)s1(CH2)s3NRN1, wherein s1 is an integer from 1 to 10 (e.g., from 1 to 6 or from 1 to 4), each of s2 and s3, independently, is an integer from 0 to 10 (e.g., from 0 to 4, from 0 to 6, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 10), and each RN1 is, independently, hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl; and (21) amidine. In some embodiments, each of these groups can be further substituted as described herein.
  • The term “aminoalkoxy,” as used herein, represents an alkoxy group, as defined herein, substituted by an amino group, as defined herein. The alkyl and amino each can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein for the respective group (e.g., CO2RA′, where RA′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-6 alkyl, (b) C6-10 aryl, (c) hydrogen, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, e.g., carboxy).
  • The term “aminoalkyl,” as used herein, represents an alkyl group, as defined herein, substituted by an amino group, as defined herein. The alkyl and amino each can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein for the respective group (e.g., CO2RA′, where RA′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-6 alkyl, (b) C6-10 aryl, (c) hydrogen, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl, e.g., carboxy).
  • The term “aryl,” as used herein, represents a mono-, bicyclic, or multicyclic carbocyclic ring system having one or two aromatic rings and is exemplified by phenyl, naphthyl, 1,2-dihydronaphthyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthyl, anthracenyl, phenanthrenyl, fluorenyl, indanyl, indenyl, and the like, and may be optionally substituted with 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of: (1) C1-7 acyl (e.g., carboxyaldehyde); (2) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy-C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkylsulfinyl-C1-6 alkyl, amino-C1-6 alkyl, azido-C1-6 alkyl, (carboxyaldehyde)-C1-6 alkyl, halo-C1-6 alkyl (e.g., perfluoroalkyl), hydroxy-C1-6 alkyl, nitro-C1-6 alkyl, or C1-6 thioalkoxy-C1-6 alkyl); (3) C1-20 alkoxy (e.g., C1-6 alkoxy, such as perfluoroalkoxy); (4) C1-6 alkylsulfinyl; (5) C6-10 aryl; (6) amino; (7) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (8) azido; (9) C3-8 cycloalkyl; (10) C1-6 alk-C3-8 cycloalkyl; (11) halo; (12) C1-12 heterocyclyl (e.g., C1-12 heteroaryl); (13) (C1-12 heterocyclyl)oxy; (14) hydroxy; (15) nitro; (16) C1-20 thioalkoxy (e.g., C1-6 thioalkoxy); (17) —(CH2)qCO2RA′, where q is an integer from zero to four, and RA′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-6 alkyl, (b) C6-10 aryl, (c) hydrogen, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (18) —(CH2)qCONRB′RC′, where q is an integer from zero to four and where RB′ and RC′ are independently selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) C1-6 alkyl, (c) C6-10 aryl, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (19) —(CH2)qSO2RD′, where q is an integer from zero to four and where RD′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) alkyl, (b) C6-10 aryl, and (c) alk-C6-10 aryl; (20) —(CH2)qSO2NRE′RF′, where q is an integer from zero to four and where each of RE′ and RF′ is, independently, selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) C1-6 alkyl, (c) C6-10 aryl, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (21) thiol; (22) C6-10 aryloxy; (23) C3-8 cycloalkoxy; (24) C6-10 aryl-C1-6 alkoxy; (25) C1-6 alk-C1-12 heterocyclyl (e.g., C1-6 alk-C1-12 heteroaryl); (26) C2-20 alkenyl; and (27) C2-20 alkynyl. In some embodiments, each of these groups can be further substituted as described herein. For example, the alkylene group of a C1-alkaryl or a C1-alkheterocyclyl can be further substituted with an oxo group to afford the respective aryloyl and (heterocyclyl)oyl substituent group.
  • The term “arylalkoxy,” as used herein, represents an alkaryl group, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group through an oxygen atom. Exemplary unsubstituted alkoxyalkyl groups include from 7 to 30 carbons (e.g., from 7 to 16 or from 7 to 20 carbons, such as C6-10 aryl-C1-6 alkoxy, C6-10 aryl-C1-10 alkoxy, or C6-10 aryl-C1-20 alkoxy). In some embodiments, the arylalkoxy group can be substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents as defined herein
  • The term “aryloxy” represents a chemical substituent of formula —OR′, where R′ is an aryl group of 6 to 18 carbons, unless otherwise specified. In some embodiments, the aryl group can be substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents as defined herein.
  • The term “aryloyl,” as used herein, represents an aryl group, as defined herein, that is attached to the parent molecular group through a carbonyl group. Exemplary unsubstituted aryloyl groups are of 7 to 11 carbons. In some embodiments, the aryl group can be substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents as defined herein.
  • The term “azido” represents an —N3 group, which can also be represented as —N═N═N.
  • The term “bicyclic,” as used herein, refer to a structure having two rings, which may be aromatic or non-aromatic. Bicyclic structures include spirocyclyl groups, as defined herein, and two rings that share one or more bridges, where such bridges can include one atom or a chain including two, three, or more atoms. Exemplary bicyclic groups include a bicyclic carbocyclyl group, where the first and second rings are carbocyclyl groups, as defined herein; a bicyclic aryl groups, where the first and second rings are aryl groups, as defined herein; bicyclic heterocyclyl groups, where the first ring is a heterocyclyl group and the second ring is a carbocyclyl (e.g., aryl) or heterocyclyl (e.g., heteroaryl) group; and bicyclic heteroaryl groups, where the first ring is a heteroaryl group and the second ring is a carbocyclyl (e.g., aryl) or heterocyclyl (e.g., heteroaryl) group. In some embodiments, the bicyclic group can be substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents as defined herein for cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, and aryl groups.
  • The terms “carbocyclic” and “carbocyclyl,” as used herein, refer to an optionally substituted C3-12 monocyclic, bicyclic, or tricyclic structure in which the rings, which may be aromatic or non-aromatic, are formed by carbon atoms. Carbocyclic structures include cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, and aryl groups.
  • The term “carbamoyl,” as used herein, represents —C(O)—N(RN1)2, where the meaning of each RN1 is found in the definition of “amino” provided herein.
  • The term “carbamoylalkyl,” as used herein, represents an alkyl group, as defined herein, substituted by a carbamoyl group, as defined herein. The alkyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein.
  • The term “carbamyl,” as used herein, refers to a carbamate group having the structure —NRN1C(═O)OR or —OC(═O)N(RN1)2, where the meaning of each RN1 is found in the definition of “amino” provided herein, and R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkcycloalkyl, aryl, alkaryl, heterocyclyl (e.g., heteroaryl), or alkheterocyclyl (e.g., alkheteroaryl), as defined herein.
  • The term “carbonyl,” as used herein, represents a C(O) group, which can also be represented as C═O.
  • The term “carboxyaldehyde” represents an acyl group having the structure —CHO.
  • The term “carboxy,” as used herein, means —CO2H.
  • The term “carboxyalkoxy,” as used herein, represents an alkoxy group, as defined herein, substituted by a carboxy group, as defined herein. The alkoxy group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein for the alkyl group.
  • The term “carboxyalkyl,” as used herein, represents an alkyl group, as defined herein, substituted by a carboxy group, as defined herein. The alkyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein.
  • The term “cyano,” as used herein, represents an —CN group.
  • The term “cycloalkoxy” represents a chemical substituent of formula —OR, where R is a C3-8 cycloalkyl group, as defined herein, unless otherwise specified. The cycloalkyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein. Exemplary unsubstituted cycloalkoxy groups are from 3 to 8 carbons. In some embodiment, the cycloalkyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein.
  • The term “cycloalkyl,” as used herein represents a monovalent saturated or unsaturated non-aromatic cyclic hydrocarbon group from three to eight carbons, unless otherwise specified, and is exemplified by cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptyl, and the like. When the cycloalkyl group includes one carbon-carbon double bond, the cycloalkyl group can be referred to as a “cycloalkenyl” group. Exemplary cycloalkenyl groups include cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl, and the like. The cycloalkyl groups of this invention can be optionally substituted with: (1) C1-7 acyl (e.g., carboxyaldehyde); (2) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy-C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkylsulfinyl-C1-6 alkyl, amino-C1-6 alkyl, azido-C1-6 alkyl, (carboxyaldehyde)-C1-6 alkyl, halo-C1-6 alkyl (e.g., perfluoroalkyl), hydroxy-C1-6 alkyl, nitro-C1-6 alkyl, or C1-6thioalkoxy-C1-6 alkyl); (3) C1-20 alkoxy (e.g., C1-6 alkoxy, such as perfluoroalkoxy); (4) C1-6 alkylsulfinyl; (5) C6-10 aryl; (6) amino; (7) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (8) azido; (9) C3-8 cycloalkyl; (10) C1-6 alk-C3-8 cycloalkyl; (11) halo; (12) C1-12 heterocyclyl (e.g., C1-12 heteroaryl); (13) (C1-12 heterocyclyl)oxy; (14) hydroxy; (15) nitro; (16) C1-20 thioalkoxy (e.g., C1-6 thioalkoxy); (17) —(CH2)qCO2RA′, where q is an integer from zero to four, and RA′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-6 alkyl, (b) C6-10 aryl, (c) hydrogen, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (18) —(CH2)qCONRB′RC′, where q is an integer from zero to four and where RB′ and RC′ are independently selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) C6-10 alkyl, (c) C6-10 aryl, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (19) —(CH2)qSO2RD′, where q is an integer from zero to four and where RD′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C6-10 alkyl, (b) C6-10 aryl, and (c) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (20) —(CH2)qSO2NRE′RF′, where q is an integer from zero to four and where each of RE′ and RF′ is, independently, selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) C6-10 alkyl, (c) C6-10 aryl, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (21) thiol; (22) C6-10 aryloxy; (23) C3-8 cycloalkoxy; (24) C6-10 aryl-C1-6 alkoxy; (25) C1-6 alk-C1-12 heterocyclyl (e.g., C1-6 alk-C1-12 heteroaryl); (26) oxo; (27) C2-20 alkenyl; and (28) C2-20 alkynyl. In some embodiments, each of these groups can be further substituted as described herein. For example, the alkylene group of a C1-alkaryl or a C1-alkheterocyclyl can be further substituted with an oxo group to afford the respective aryloyl and (heterocyclyl)oyl substituent group.
  • The term “diastereomer,” as used herein means stereoisomers that are not mirror images of one another and are non-superimposable on one another.
  • The term “effective amount” of an agent, as used herein, is that amount sufficient to effect beneficial or desired results, for example, clinical results, and, as such, an “effective amount” depends upon the context in which it is being applied. For example, in the context of administering an agent that treats cancer, an effective amount of an agent is, for example, an amount sufficient to achieve treatment, as defined herein, of cancer, as compared to the response obtained without administration of the agent.
  • The term “enantiomer,” as used herein, means each individual optically active form of a compound of the invention, having an optical purity or enantiomeric excess (as determined by methods standard in the art) of at least 80% (i.e., at least 90% of one enantiomer and at most 10% of the other enantiomer), preferably at least 90% and more preferably at least 98%.
  • The term “halo,” as used herein, represents a halogen selected from bromine, chlorine, iodine, or fluorine.
  • The term “haloalkoxy,” as used herein, represents an alkoxy group, as defined herein, substituted by a halogen group (i.e., F, Cl, Br, or I). A haloalkoxy may be substituted with one, two, three, or, in the case of alkyl groups of two carbons or more, four halogens. Haloalkoxy groups include perfluoroalkoxys (e.g., —OCF3), —OCHF2, —OCH2F, —OCCl3, —OCH2CH2Br, —OCH2CH(CH2CH2Br)CH3, and —OCHICH3. In some embodiments, the haloalkoxy group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein for alkyl groups.
  • The term “haloalkyl,” as used herein, represents an alkyl group, as defined herein, substituted by a halogen group (i.e., F, Cl, Br, or I). A haloalkyl may be substituted with one, two, three, or, in the case of alkyl groups of two carbons or more, four halogens. Haloalkyl groups include perfluoroalkyls (e.g., —CF3), —CHF2, —CH2F, —CCl3, —CH2CH2Br, —CH2CH(CH2CH2Br)CH3, and —CHICH3. In some embodiments, the haloalkyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein for alkyl groups.
  • The term “heteroalkylene,” as used herein, refers to an alkylene group, as defined herein, in which one or two of the constituent carbon atoms have each been replaced by nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. In some embodiments, the heteroalkylene group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein for alkylene groups.
  • The term “heteroaryl,” as used herein, represents that subset of heterocyclyls, as defined herein, which are aromatic: i.e., they contain 4n+2 pi electrons within the mono- or multicyclic ring system. Exemplary unsubstituted heteroaryl groups are of 1 to 12 (e.g., 1 to 11, 1 to 10, 1 to 9, 2 to 12, 2 to 11, 2 to 10, or 2 to 9) carbons. In some embodiment, the heteroaryl is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents groups as defined for a heterocyclyl group.
  • The term “heterocyclyl,” as used herein represents a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring, unless otherwise specified, containing one, two, three, or four heteroatoms independently selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. The 5-membered ring has zero to two double bonds, and the 6- and 7-membered rings have zero to three double bonds. Exemplary unsubstituted heterocyclyl groups are of 1 to 12 (e.g., 1 to 11, 1 to 10, 1 to 9, 2 to 12, 2 to 11, 2 to 10, or 2 to 9) carbons. The term “heterocyclyl” also represents a heterocyclic compound having a bridged multicyclic structure in which one or more carbons and/or heteroatoms bridges two non-adjacent members of a monocyclic ring, e.g., a quinuclidinyl group. The term “heterocyclyl” includes bicyclic, tricyclic, and tetracyclic groups in which any of the above heterocyclic rings is fused to one, two, or three carbocyclic rings, e.g., an aryl ring, a cyclohexane ring, a cyclohexene ring, a cyclopentane ring, a cyclopentene ring, or another monocyclic heterocyclic ring, such as indolyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, tetrahydroquinolyl, benzofuryl, benzothienyl and the like. Examples of fused heterocyclyls include tropanes and 1,2,3,5,8,8a-hexahydroindolizine. Heterocyclics include pyrrolyl, pyrrolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrazolyl, pyrazolinyl, pyrazolidinyl, imidazolyl, imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, pyridyl, piperidinyl, homopiperidinyl, pyrazinyl, piperazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, oxazolyl, oxazolidinyl, isoxazolyl, isoxazolidiniyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, thiazolyl, thiazolidinyl, isothiazolyl, isothiazolidinyl, indolyl, indazolyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, quinoxalinyl, dihydroquinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl, cinnolinyl, phthalazinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl, furyl, thienyl, thiazolidinyl, isothiazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, oxadiazolyl (e.g., 1,2,3-oxadiazolyl), purinyl, thiadiazolyl (e.g., 1,2,3-thiadiazolyl), tetrahydrofuranyl, dihydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl, dihydrothienyl, dihydroindolyl, dihydroquinolyl, tetrahydroquinolyl, tetrahydroisoquinolyl, dihydroisoquinolyl, pyranyl, dihydropyranyl, dithiazolyl, benzofuranyl, isobenzofuranyl, benzothienyl, and the like, including dihydro and tetrahydro forms thereof, where one or more double bonds are reduced and replaced with hydrogens. Still other exemplary heterocyclyls include: 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-oxo-oxazolyl; 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-imidazolyl; 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-5-oxo-1H-pyrazolyl (e.g., 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-phenyl-5-oxo-1H-pyrazolyl); 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-1H-imidazolyl (e.g., 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-5-methyl-5-phenyl-1H-imidazolyl); 2,3-dihydro-2-thioxo-1,3,4-oxadiazolyl (e.g., 2,3-dihydro-2-thioxo-5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazolyl); 4,5-dihydro-5-oxo-1H-triazolyl (e.g., 4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-4-amino 5-oxo-1H-triazolyl); 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxopyridinyl (e.g., 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-3,3-diethylpyridinyl); 2,6-dioxo-piperidinyl (e.g., 2,6-dioxo-3-ethyl-3-phenylpiperidinyl); 1,6-dihydro-6-oxopyridiminyl; 1,6-dihydro-4-oxopyrimidinyl (e.g., 2-(methylthio)-1,6-dihydro-4-oxo-5-methylpyrimidin-1-yl); 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxopyrimidinyl (e.g., 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-3-ethylpyrimidinyl); 1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-pyridazinyl (e.g., 1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-3-ethylpyridazinyl); 1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-1,2,4-triazinyl (e.g., 1,6-dihydro-5-isopropyl-6-oxo-1,2,4-triazinyl); 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-indolyl (e.g., 3,3-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-indolyl and 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-3,3′-spiropropane-1H-indol-1-yl); 1,3-dihydro-1-oxo-2H-iso-indolyl; 1,3-dihydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-iso-indolyl; 1H-benzopyrazolyl (e.g., 1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-1H-benzopyrazolyl); 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazolyl (e.g., 3-ethyl-2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazolyl); 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-benzoxazolyl (e.g., 5-chloro-2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-benzoxazolyl); 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-benzoxazolyl; 2-oxo-2H-benzopyranyl; 1,4-benzodioxanyl; 1,3-benzodioxanyl; 2,3-dihydro-3-oxo,4H-1,3-benzothiazinyl; 3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3H-quinazolinyl (e.g., 2-methyl-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-3H-quinazolinyl); 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-3H-quinazolyl (e.g., 1-ethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-3H-quinazolyl); 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-2,6-dioxo-7H-purinyl (e.g., 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-7H-purinyl); 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-2,6-dioxo-1H-purinyl (e.g., 1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-1H-purinyl); 2-oxobenz[c,d]indolyl; 1,1-dioxo-2H-naphth[1,8-c,d]isothiazolyl; and 1,8-naphthylenedicarboxamido. Additional heterocyclics include 3,3a,4,5,6,6a-hexahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrol-(2H)-yl, and 2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl, homopiperazinyl (or diazepanyl), tetrahydropyranyl, dithiazolyl, benzofuranyl, benzothienyl, oxepanyl, thiepanyl, azocanyl, oxecanyl, and thiocanyl. Heterocyclic groups also include groups of the formula
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  • where
  • E′ is selected from the group consisting of —N— and —CH—; F′ is selected from the group consisting of —N═CH—, —NH—CH2—, —NH—C(O)—, —NH—, —CH═N—, —CH2—NH—, —C(O)—NH—, —CH═CH—, —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, —CH2O—, —OCH2—, —O—, and —S—; and G′ is selected from the group consisting of —CH— and —N—. Any of the heterocyclyl groups mentioned herein may be optionally substituted with one, two, three, four or five substituents independently selected from the group consisting of: (1) C1-7 acyl (e.g., carboxyaldehyde); (2) C1-20 alkyl (e.g., C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy-C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkylsulfinyl-C1-6 alkyl, amino-C1-6 alkyl, azido-C1-6 alkyl, (carboxyaldehyde)-C1-6 alkyl, halo-C1-6 alkyl (e.g., perfluoroalkyl), hydroxy-C1-6 alkyl, nitro-C1-6 alkyl, or C1-6 thioalkoxy-C1-6 alkyl); (3) C1-20 alkoxy (e.g., C1-6 alkoxy, such as perfluoroalkoxy); (4) C1-6 alkylsulfinyl; (5) C6-10 aryl; (6) amino; (7) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (8) azido; (9) C3-8 cycloalkyl; (10) C1-6 alk-C3-8 cycloalkyl; (11) halo; (12) C1-12 heterocyclyl (e.g., C2-12 heteroaryl); (13) (C1-12 heterocyclyl)oxy; (14) hydroxy; (15) nitro; (16) C1-20 thioalkoxy (e.g., C1-6 thioalkoxy); (17) —(CH2)qCO2RA′, where q is an integer from zero to four, and RA′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-6 alkyl, (b) C6-10 aryl, (c) hydrogen, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (18) —(CH2)qCONRB′RC′, where q is an integer from zero to four and where RB′ and RC′ are independently selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) C1-6 alkyl, (c) C6-10 aryl, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (19) —(CH2)qSO2RD′, where q is an integer from zero to four and where RD′ is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-6 alkyl, (b) C6-10 aryl, and (c) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (20) —(CH2)qSO2NRE′RF′, where q is an integer from zero to four and where each of RE′ and RF′ is, independently, selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) C1-6 alkyl, (c) C6-10 aryl, and (d) C1-6 alk-C6-10 aryl; (21) thiol; (22) C6-10 aryloxy; (23) C3-8 cycloalkoxy; (24) arylalkoxy; (25) C1-6 alk-C1-12 heterocyclyl (e.g., C1-6 alk-C1-12 heteroaryl); (26) oxo; (27) (C1-12 heterocyclyl)imino; (28) C2-20 alkenyl; and (29) C2-20 alkynyl. In some embodiments, each of these groups can be further substituted as described herein. For example, the alkylene group of a C1-alkaryl or a C1-alkheterocyclyl can be further substituted with an oxo group to afford the respective aryloyl and (heterocyclyl)oyl substituent group.
  • The term “(heterocyclyl)imino,” as used herein, represents a heterocyclyl group, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group through an imino group. In some embodiments, the heterocyclyl group can be substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein.
  • The term “(heterocyclyl)oxy,” as used herein, represents a heterocyclyl group, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group through an oxygen atom. In some embodiments, the heterocyclyl group can be substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein.
  • The term “(heterocyclyl)oyl,” as used herein, represents a heterocyclyl group, as defined herein, attached to the parent molecular group through a carbonyl group. In some embodiments, the heterocyclyl group can be substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as defined herein.
  • The term “hydrocarbon,” as used herein, represents a group consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
  • The term “hydroxy,” as used herein, represents an —OH group.
  • The term “hydroxyalkenyl,” as used herein, represents an alkenyl group, as defined herein, substituted by one to three hydroxy groups, with the proviso that no more than one hydroxy group may be attached to a single carbon atom of the alkyl group, and is exemplified by dihydroxypropenyl, hydroxyisopentenyl, and the like.
  • The term “hydroxyalkyl,” as used herein, represents an alkyl group, as defined herein, substituted by one to three hydroxy groups, with the proviso that no more than one hydroxy group may be attached to a single carbon atom of the alkyl group, and is exemplified by hydroxymethyl, dihydroxypropyl, and the like.
  • The term “isomer,” as used herein, means any tautomer, stereoisomer, enantiomer, or diastereomer of any compound of the invention. It is recognized that the compounds of the invention can have one or more chiral centers and/or double bonds and, therefore, exist as stereoisomers, such as double-bond isomers (i.e., geometric E/Z isomers) or diastereomers (e.g., enantiomers (i.e., (+) or (−)) or cis/trans isomers). According to the invention, the chemical structures depicted herein, and therefore the compounds of the invention, encompass all of the corresponding stereoisomers, that is, both the stereomerically pure form (e.g., geometrically pure, enantiomerically pure, or diastereomerically pure) and enantiomeric and stereoisomeric mixtures, e.g., racemates. Enantiomeric and stereoisomeric mixtures of compounds of the invention can typically be resolved into their component enantiomers or stereoisomers by well-known methods, such as chiral-phase gas chromatography, chiral-phase high performance liquid chromatography, crystallizing the compound as a chiral salt complex, or crystallizing the compound in a chiral solvent. Enantiomers and stereoisomers can also be obtained from stereomerically or enantiomerically pure intermediates, reagents, and catalysts by well-known asymmetric synthetic methods.
  • The term “N-protected amino,” as used herein, refers to an amino group, as defined herein, to which is attached one or two N-protecting groups, as defined herein.
  • The term “N-protecting group,” as used herein, represents those groups intended to protect an amino group against undesirable reactions during synthetic procedures. Commonly used N-protecting groups are disclosed in Greene, “Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis,” 3rd Edition (John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1999), which is incorporated herein by reference. N-protecting groups include acyl, aryloyl, or carbamyl groups such as formyl, acetyl, propionyl, pivaloyl, t-butylacetyl, 2-chloroacetyl, 2-bromoacetyl, trifluoroacetyl, trichloroacetyl, phthalyl, o-nitrophenoxyacetyl, α-chlorobutyryl, benzoyl, 4-chlorobenzoyl, 4-bromobenzoyl, 4-nitrobenzoyl, and chiral auxiliaries such as protected or unprotected D, L or D, L-amino acids such as alanine, leucine, phenylalanine, and the like; sulfonyl-containing groups such as benzenesulfonyl, p-toluenesulfonyl, and the like; carbamate forming groups such as benzyloxycarbonyl, p-chlorobenzyloxycarbonyl, p-methoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, p-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl, 2-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl, p-bromobenzyloxycarbonyl, 3,4-dimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, 3,5-dimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, 2,4-dimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, 4-methoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, 2-nitro-4,5-dimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, 1-(p-biphenylyl)-1-methylethoxycarbonyl, α,α-dimethyl-3,5-dimethoxybenzyloxycarbonyl, benzhydryloxy carbonyl, t-butyloxycarbonyl, diisopropylmethoxycarbonyl, isopropyloxycarbonyl, ethoxycarbonyl, methoxycarbonyl, allyloxycarbonyl, 2,2,2,-trichloroethoxycarbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl, 4-nitrophenoxy carbonyl, fluorenyl-9-methoxycarbonyl, cyclopentyloxycarbonyl, adamantyloxycarbonyl, cyclohexyloxycarbonyl, phenylthiocarbonyl, and the like, alkaryl groups such as benzyl, triphenylmethyl, benzyloxymethyl, and the like and silyl groups, such as trimethylsilyl, and the like. Preferred N-protecting groups are formyl, acetyl, benzoyl, pivaloyl, t-butylacetyl, alanyl, phenylsulfonyl, benzyl, t-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc), and benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz).
  • The term “nitro,” as used herein, represents an —NO2 group.
  • The term “oxo” as used herein, represents ═O.
  • The term “perfluoroalkyl,” as used herein, represents an alkyl group, as defined herein, where each hydrogen radical bound to the alkyl group has been replaced by a fluoride radical. Perfluoroalkyl groups are exemplified by trifluoromethyl, pentafluoroethyl, and the like.
  • The term “perfluoroalkoxy,” as used herein, represents an alkoxy group, as defined herein, where each hydrogen radical bound to the alkoxy group has been replaced by a fluoride radical. Perfluoroalkoxy groups are exemplified by trifluoromethoxy, pentafluoroethoxy, and the like.
  • The term “spirocyclyl,” as used herein, represents a C2-7 alkylene diradical, both ends of which are bonded to the same carbon atom of the parent group to form a spirocyclic group, and also a C1-6 heteroalkylene diradical, both ends of which are bonded to the same atom. The heteroalkylene radical forming the spirocyclyl group can containing one, two, three, or four heteroatoms independently selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, the spirocyclyl group includes one to seven carbons, excluding the carbon atom to which the diradical is attached. The spirocyclyl groups of the invention may be optionally substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituents provided herein as optional substituents for cycloalkyl and/or heterocyclyl groups.
  • The term “stereoisomer,” as used herein, refers to all possible different isomeric as well as conformational forms which a compound may possess (e.g., a compound of any formula described herein), in particular all possible stereochemically and conformationally isomeric forms, all diastereomers, enantiomers and/or conformers of the basic molecular structure. Some compounds of the present invention may exist in different tautomeric forms, all of the latter being included within the scope of the present invention.
  • The term “sulfoalkyl,” as used herein, represents an alkyl group, as defined herein, substituted by a sulfo group of —SO3H. In some embodiments, the alkyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein.
  • The term “sulfonyl,” as used herein, represents an —S(O)2— group.
  • The term “thioalkaryl,” as used herein, represents a chemical substituent of formula —SR, where R is an alkaryl group. In some embodiments, the alkaryl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein.
  • The term “thioalkheterocyclyl,” as used herein, represents a chemical substituent of formula —SR, where R is an alkheterocyclyl group. In some embodiments, the alkheterocyclyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein.
  • The term “thioalkoxy,” as used herein, represents a chemical substituent of formula —SR, where R is an alkyl group, as defined herein. In some embodiments, the alkyl group can be further substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 substituent groups as described herein.
  • The term “thiol” represents an —SH group.
  • Compound: As used herein, the term “compound,” is meant to include all stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, and isotopes of the structures depicted.
  • The compounds described herein can be asymmetric (e.g., having one or more stereocenters). All stereoisomers, such as enantiomers and diastereomers, are intended unless otherwise indicated. Compounds of the present disclosure that contain asymmetrically substituted carbon atoms can be isolated in optically active or racemic forms. Methods on how to prepare optically active forms from optically active starting materials are known in the art, such as by resolution of racemic mixtures or by stereoselective synthesis. Many geometric isomers of olefins, C═N double bonds, and the like can also be present in the compounds described herein, and all such stable isomers are contemplated in the present disclosure. Cis and trans geometric isomers of the compounds of the present disclosure are described and may be isolated as a mixture of isomers or as separated isomeric forms.
  • Compounds of the present disclosure also include tautomeric forms. Tautomeric forms result from the swapping of a single bond with an adjacent double bond and the concomitant migration of a proton. Tautomeric forms include prototropic tautomers which are isomeric protonation states having the same empirical formula and total charge. Examples prototropic tautomers include ketone-enol pairs, amide-imidic acid pairs, lactam-lactim pairs, amide-imidic acid pairs, enamine-imine pairs, and annular forms where a proton can occupy two or more positions of a heterocyclic system, such as, 1H- and 3H-imidazole, 1H-, 2H- and 4H-1,2,4-triazole, 1H- and 2H-isoindole, and 1H- and 2H-pyrazole. Tautomeric forms can be in equilibrium or sterically locked into one form by appropriate substitution.
  • Compounds of the present disclosure also include all of the isotopes of the atoms occurring in the intermediate or final compounds. “Isotopes” refers to atoms having the same atomic number but different mass numbers resulting from a different number of neutrons in the nuclei. For example, isotopes of hydrogen include tritium and deuterium.
  • The compounds and salts of the present disclosure can be prepared in combination with solvent or water molecules to form solvates and hydrates by routine methods.
  • Condition: As used herein, the term “condition” refers to a disorder that presents with observable symptoms.
  • Conserved: As used herein, the term “conserved” refers to nucleotides or amino acid residues of a polynucleotide sequence or polypeptide sequence, respectively, that are those that occur unaltered in the same position of two or more sequences being compared. Nucleotides or amino acids that are relatively conserved are those that are conserved amongst more related sequences than nucleotides or amino acids appearing elsewhere in the sequences.
  • In some embodiments, two or more sequences are said to be “completely conserved” if they are 100% identical to one another. In some embodiments, two or more sequences are said to be “highly conserved” if they are at least 70% identical, at least 80% identical, at least 90% identical, or at least 95% identical to one another. In some embodiments, two or more sequences are said to be “highly conserved” if they are about 70% identical, about 80% identical, about 90% identical, about 95%, about 98%, or about 99% identical to one another. In some embodiments, two or more sequences are said to be “conserved” if they are at least 30% identical, at least 40% identical, at least 50% identical, at least 60% identical, at least 70% identical, at least 80% identical, at least 90% identical, or at least 95% identical to one another. In some embodiments, two or more sequences are said to be “conserved” if they are about 30% identical, about 40% identical, about 50% identical, about 60% identical, about 70% identical, about 80% identical, about 90% identical, about 95% identical, about 98% identical, or about 99% identical to one another. Conservation of sequence may apply to the entire length of an oligonucleotide or polypeptide or may apply to a portion, region or feature thereof.
  • Cyclic or Cyclized: As used herein, the term “cyclic” refers to the presence of a continuous loop. Cyclic molecules need not be circular, only joined to form an unbroken chain of subunits. Cyclic molecules such as the engineered RNA or mRNA of the present invention may be single units or multimers or comprise one or more components of a complex or higher order structure.
  • Cytostatic: As used herein, “cytostatic” refers to inhibiting, reducing, suppressing the growth, division, or multiplication of a cell (e.g., a mammalian cell (e.g., a human cell)), bacterium, virus, fungus, protozoan, parasite, prion, or a combination thereof.
  • Cytotoxic: As used herein, “cytotoxic” refers to killing or causing injurious, toxic, or deadly effect on a cell (e.g., a mammalian cell (e.g., a human cell)), bacterium, virus, fungus, protozoan, parasite, prion, or a combination thereof.
  • Delivery: As used herein, “delivery” refers to the act or manner of delivering a compound, substance, entity, moiety, cargo or payload.
  • Delivery Agent: As used herein, “delivery agent” refers to any substance which facilitates, at least in part, the in vivo delivery of signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA to targeted cells.
  • Destabilized: As used herein, the term “destable,” “destabilize,” or “destabilizing region” means a region or molecule that is less stable than a starting, wild-type or native form of the same region or molecule.
  • Detectable label: As used herein, “detectable label” refers to one or more markers, signals, or moieties which are attached, incorporated or associated with another entity that is readily detected by methods known in the art including radiography, fluorescence, chemiluminescence, enzymatic activity, absorbance and the like. Detectable labels include radioisotopes, fluorophores, chromophores, enzymes, dyes, metal ions, ligands such as biotin, avidin, streptavidin and haptens, quantum dots, and the like. Detectable labels may be located at any position in the peptides or proteins disclosed herein. They may be within the amino acids, the peptides, or proteins, or located at the N- or C-termini.
  • Disease: As used herein, the term “disease” refers to an abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism often showing specific bodily symptoms.
  • Disorder: As used herein, the term “disorder” refers to a disruption of or an interference with normal functions or established systems of the body.
  • Digest: As used herein, the term “digest” means to break apart into smaller pieces or components. When referring to polypeptides or proteins, digestion results in the production of peptides.
  • Distal: As used herein, the term “distal” means situated away from the center or away from a point or region of interest.
  • Dose splitting factor (DSF)-ratio of PUD of dose split treatment divided by PUD of total daily dose or single unit dose. The value is derived from comparison of dosing regimens groups.
  • Encoded protein cleavage signal: As used herein, “encoded protein cleavage signal” refers to the nucleotide sequence which encodes a protein cleavage signal.
  • Engineered: As used herein, embodiments of the invention are “engineered” when they are designed to have a feature or property, whether structural or chemical, that varies from a starting point, wild type or native molecule.
  • Exosome: As used herein, “exosome” is a vesicle secreted by mammalian cells or a complex involved in RNA degradation.
  • Expression: As used herein, “expression” of a nucleic acid sequence refers to one or more of the following events: (1) production of an RNA template from a DNA sequence (e.g., by transcription); (2) processing of an RNA transcript (e.g., by splicing, editing, 5′ cap formation, and/or 3′ end processing); (3) translation of an RNA into a polypeptide or protein; and (4) post-translational modification of a polypeptide or protein.
  • Feature: As used herein, a “feature” refers to a characteristic, a property, or a distinctive element.
  • Formulation: As used herein, a “formulation” includes at least a signal-sensor polynucleotide, primary construct or mmRNA and a delivery agent.
  • Fragment: A “fragment,” as used herein, refers to a portion. For example, fragments of proteins may comprise polypeptides obtained by digesting full-length protein isolated from cultured cells.
  • Functional: As used herein, a “functional” biological molecule is a biological molecule in a form in which it exhibits a property and/or activity by which it is characterized.
  • Genotype: As used herein, “genotype” refers to the change in the genotype, or genetic makeup, of a subject, cell, tissue, organ and/or organism.
  • Homology: As used herein, the term “homology” refers to the overall relatedness between polymeric molecules, e.g. between nucleic acid molecules (e.g. DNA molecules and/or RNA molecules) and/or between polypeptide molecules. In some embodiments, polymeric molecules are considered to be “homologous” to one another if their sequences are at least 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, or 99% identical or similar. The term “homologous” necessarily refers to a comparison between at least two sequences (polynucleotide or polypeptide sequences). In accordance with the invention, two polynucleotide sequences are considered to be homologous if the polypeptides they encode are at least about 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, or even 99% for at least one stretch of at least about 20 amino acids. In some embodiments, homologous polynucleotide sequences are characterized by the ability to encode a stretch of at least 4-5 uniquely specified amino acids. For polynucleotide sequences less than 60 nucleotides in length, homology is determined by the ability to encode a stretch of at least 4-5 uniquely specified amino acids. In accordance with the invention, two protein sequences are considered to be homologous if the proteins are at least about 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% identical for at least one stretch of at least about 20 amino acids.
  • Identity: As used herein, the term “identity” refers to the overall relatedness between polymeric molecules, e.g., between oligonucleotide molecules (e.g. DNA molecules and/or RNA molecules) and/or between polypeptide molecules. Calculation of the percent identity of two polynucleotide sequences, for example, can be performed by aligning the two sequences for optimal comparison purposes (e.g., gaps can be introduced in one or both of a first and a second nucleic acid sequences for optimal alignment and non-identical sequences can be disregarded for comparison purposes). In certain embodiments, the length of a sequence aligned for comparison purposes is at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, at least 95%, or 100% of the length of the reference sequence. The nucleotides at corresponding nucleotide positions are then compared. When a position in the first sequence is occupied by the same nucleotide as the corresponding position in the second sequence, then the molecules are identical at that position. The percent identity between the two sequences is a function of the number of identical positions shared by the sequences, taking into account the number of gaps, and the length of each gap, which needs to be introduced for optimal alignment of the two sequences. The comparison of sequences and determination of percent identity between two sequences can be accomplished using a mathematical algorithm. For example, the percent identity between two nucleotide sequences can be determined using methods such as those described in Computational Molecular Biology, Lesk, A. M., ed., Oxford University Press, New York, 1988; Biocomputing: Informatics and Genome Projects, Smith, D. W., ed., Academic Press, New York, 1993; Sequence Analysis in Molecular Biology, von Heinje, G., Academic Press, 1987; Computer Analysis of Sequence Data, Part I, Griffin, A. M., and Griffin, H. G., eds., Humana Press, New Jersey, 1994; and Sequence Analysis Primer, Gribskov, M. and Devereux, J., eds., M Stockton Press, New York, 1991; each of which is incorporated herein by reference. For example, the percent identity between two nucleotide sequences can be determined using the algorithm of Meyers and Miller (CABIOS, 1989, 4:11-17), which has been incorporated into the ALIGN program (version 2.0) using a PAM120 weight residue table, a gap length penalty of 12 and a gap penalty of 4. The percent identity between two nucleotide sequences can, alternatively, be determined using the GAP program in the GCG software package using an NWSgapdna.CMP matrix. Methods commonly employed to determine percent identity between sequences include, but are not limited to those disclosed in Carillo, H., and Lipman, D., SIAM J Applied Math., 48:1073 (1988); incorporated herein by reference. Techniques for determining identity are codified in publicly available computer programs. Exemplary computer software to determine homology between two sequences include, but are not limited to, GCG program package, Devereux, J., et al., Nucleic Acids Research, 12(1), 387 (1984)), BLASTP, BLASTN, and FASTA Altschul, S. F. et al., J. Molec. Biol., 215, 403 (1990)).
  • Inhibit expression of a gene: As used herein, the phrase “inhibit expression of a gene” means to cause a reduction in the amount of an expression product of the gene. The expression product can be an RNA transcribed from the gene (e.g., an mRNA) or a polypeptide translated from an mRNA transcribed from the gene. Typically a reduction in the level of an mRNA results in a reduction in the level of a polypeptide translated therefrom. The level of expression may be determined using standard techniques for measuring mRNA or protein.
  • In vitro: As used herein, the term “in vitro” refers to events that occur in an artificial environment, e.g., in a test tube or reaction vessel, in cell culture, in a Petri dish, etc., rather than within an organism (e.g., animal, plant, or microbe).
  • In vivo: As used herein, the term “in vivo” refers to events that occur within an organism (e.g., animal, plant, or microbe or cell or tissue thereof).
  • Isolated: As used herein, the term “isolated” refers to a substance or entity that has been separated from at least some of the components with which it was associated (whether in nature or in an experimental setting). Isolated substances may have varying levels of purity in reference to the substances from which they have been associated. Isolated substances and/or entities may be separated from at least about 10%, about 20%, about 30%, about 40%, about 50%, about 60%, about 70%, about 80%, about 90%, or more of the other components with which they were initially associated. In some embodiments, isolated agents are more than about 80%, about 85%, about 90%, about 91%, about 92%, about 93%, about 94%, about 95%, about 96%, about 97%, about 98%, about 99%, or more than about 99% pure. As used herein, a substance is “pure” if it is substantially free of other components. Substantially isolated: By “substantially isolated” is meant that the compound is substantially separated from the environment in which it was formed or detected. Partial separation can include, for example, a composition enriched in the compound of the present disclosure. Substantial separation can include compositions containing at least about 50%, at least about 60%, at least about 70%, at least about 80%, at least about 90%, at least about 95%, at least about 97%, or at least about 99% by weight of the compound of the present disclosure, or salt thereof. Methods for isolating compounds and their salts are routine in the art.
  • Linker: As used herein, a linker refers to a group of atoms, e.g., 10-1,000 atoms, and can be comprised of the atoms or groups such as, but not limited to, carbon, amino, alkylamino, oxygen, sulfur, sulfoxide, sulfonyl, carbonyl, and imine. The linker can be attached to a modified nucleoside or nucleotide on the nucleobase or sugar moiety at a first end, and to a payload, e.g., a detectable or therapeutic agent, at a second end. The linker may be of sufficient length as to not interfere with incorporation into a nucleic acid sequence. The linker can be used for any useful purpose, such as to form mmRNA multimers (e.g., through linkage of two or more signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs, or mmRNA molecules) or mmRNA conjugates, as well as to administer a payload, as described herein. Examples of chemical groups that can be incorporated into the linker include, but are not limited to, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, amido, amino, ether, thioether, ester, alkylene, heteroalkylene, aryl, or heterocyclyl, each of which can be optionally substituted, as described herein. Examples of linkers include, but are not limited to, unsaturated alkanes, polyethylene glycols (e.g., ethylene or propylene glycol monomeric units, e.g., diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, or tetraethylene glycol), and dextran polymers, Other examples include, but are not limited to, cleavable moieties within the linker, such as, for example, a disulfide bond (—S—S—) or an azo bond (—N═N—), which can be cleaved using a reducing agent or photolysis. Non-limiting examples of a selectively cleavable bond include an amido bond can be cleaved for example by the use of tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP), or other reducing agents, and/or photolysis, as well as an ester bond can be cleaved for example by acidic or basic hydrolysis.
  • Metastasis: As used herein, the term “metastasis” means the process by which cancer spreads from the place at which it first arose as a primary tumor to distant locations in the body.
  • Method of Treating: The phrase “a method of treating” or its equivalent, when applied to, for example, cancer refers to a procedure or course of action that is designed to reduce or eliminate the number of cancer cells, prevent the increase in the number of cancer cells, or to alleviate the symptoms of a cancer in a subject. A method of treating cancer or another oncology-related disorder does not necessarily mean that the cancer cells or other disorder will, in fact, be completely eliminated, that the number of cells or disorder will, in fact, be reduced, or that the symptoms of a cancer or other disorder will, in fact, be alleviated. Often, a method of treating cancer will be performed even with a low likelihood of success, but which, given the medical history and estimated survival expectancy of a subject, is nevertheless deemed an overall beneficial course of action.
  • MicroRNA (miRNA) binding site: As used herein, a microRNA (miRNA) binding site represents a nucleotide location or region of a nucleic acid transcript to which at least the “seed” region of a miRNA binds.
  • Modified: As used herein “modified” refers to a changed state or structure of a molecule of the invention. Molecules may be modified in many ways including chemically, structurally, and functionally. In one embodiment, the mRNA molecules of the present invention are modified by the introduction of non-natural nucleosides and/or nucleotides, e.g., as it relates to the natural ribonucleotides A, U, G, and C. Noncanonical nucleotides such as the cap structures are not considered “modified” although they differ from the chemical structure of the A, C, G, U ribonucleotides.
  • Mucus: As used herein, “mucus” refers to the natural substance that is viscous and comprises mucin glycoproteins.
  • Naturally occurring: As used herein, “naturally occurring” means existing in nature without artificial aid.
  • Non-human vertebrate: As used herein, a “non human vertebrate” includes all vertebrates except Homo sapiens, including wild and domesticated species. Examples of non-human vertebrates include, but are not limited to, mammals, such as alpaca, banteng, bison, camel, cat, cattle, deer, dog, donkey, gayal, goat, guinea pig, horse, llama, mule, pig, rabbit, reindeer, sheep water buffalo, and yak.
  • Off-target: As used herein, “off target” refers to any unintended effect on any one or more target, gene, or cellular transcript.
  • Oncology-related: As used herein, the term “oncology-related” refers to any disease, disorder, condition, treatment, process, substance or compound related to any aspect of one or more hyperproliferative diseases, disorders and/or conditions including, but not limited to, cancer.
  • Open reading frame: As used herein, “open reading frame” or “ORF” refers to a sequence which does not contain a stop codon in a given reading frame.
  • Operably linked: As used herein, the phrase “operably linked” refers to a functional connection between two or more molecules, constructs, transcripts, entities, moieties or the like.
  • Paratope: As used herein, a “paratope” refers to the antigen-binding site of an antibody.
  • Patient: As used herein, “patient” refers to a subject who may seek or be in need of treatment, requires treatment, is receiving treatment, will receive treatment, or a subject who is under care by a trained professional for a particular disease or condition.
  • Optionally substituted: Herein a phrase of the form “optionally substituted X” (e.g., optionally substituted alkyl) is intended to be equivalent to “X, wherein X is optionally substituted” (e.g., “alkyl, wherein said alkyl is optionally substituted”). It is not intended to mean that the feature “X” (e.g. alkyl) per se is optional.
  • Peptide: As used herein, “peptide” is less than or equal to 50 amino acids long, e.g., about 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 amino acids long.
  • Pharmaceutical composition: The phrase “pharmaceutical composition” refers to a composition that alters the etiology of a disease, disorder and/or condition.
  • Pharmaceutically acceptable: The phrase “pharmaceutically acceptable” is employed herein to refer to those compounds, materials, compositions, and/or dosage forms which are, within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of human beings and animals without excessive toxicity, irritation, allergic response, or other problem or complication, commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio.
  • Pharmaceutically acceptable excipients: The phrase “pharmaceutically acceptable excipient,” as used herein, refers any ingredient other than the compounds described herein (for example, a vehicle capable of suspending or dissolving the active compound) and having the properties of being substantially nontoxic and non-inflammatory in a patient. Excipients may include, for example: antiadherents, antioxidants, binders, coatings, compression aids, disintegrants, dyes (colors), emollients, emulsifiers, fillers (diluents), film formers or coatings, flavors, fragrances, glidants (flow enhancers), lubricants, preservatives, printing inks, sorbents, suspensing or dispersing agents, sweeteners, and waters of hydration. Exemplary excipients include, but are not limited to: butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate (dibasic), calcium stearate, croscarmellose, crosslinked polyvinyl pyrrolidone, citric acid, crospovidone, cysteine, ethylcellulose, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose, magnesium stearate, maltitol, mannitol, methionine, methylcellulose, methyl paraben, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propyl paraben, retinyl palmitate, shellac, silicon dioxide, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium citrate, sodium starch glycolate, sorbitol, starch (corn), stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, and xylitol.
  • Pharmaceutically acceptable salts: The present disclosure also includes pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds described herein. As used herein, “pharmaceutically acceptable salts” refers to derivatives of the disclosed compounds wherein the parent compound is modified by converting an existing acid or base moiety to its salt form (e.g., by reacting the free base group with a suitable organic acid). Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salts include, but are not limited to, mineral or organic acid salts of basic residues such as amines; alkali or organic salts of acidic residues such as carboxylic acids; and the like. Representative acid addition salts include acetate, adipate, alginate, ascorbate, aspartate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate, bisulfate, borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, citrate, cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate, fumarate, glucoheptonate, glycerophosphate, hemisulfate, heptonate, hexanoate, hydrobromide, hydrochloride, hydroiodide, 2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonate, lactobionate, lactate, laurate, lauryl sulfate, malate, maleate, malonate, methanesulfonate, 2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate, pamoate, pectinate, persulfate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate, picrate, pivalate, propionate, stearate, succinate, sulfate, tartrate, thiocyanate, toluenesulfonate, undecanoate, valerate salts, and the like. Representative alkali or alkaline earth metal salts include sodium, lithium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and the like, as well as nontoxic ammonium, quaternary ammonium, and amine cations, including, but not limited to ammonium, tetramethylammonium, tetraethylammonium, methylamine, dimethylamine, trimethylamine, triethylamine, ethylamine, and the like. The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the present disclosure include the conventional non-toxic salts of the parent compound formed, for example, from non-toxic inorganic or organic acids. The pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the present disclosure can be synthesized from the parent compound which contains a basic or acidic moiety by conventional chemical methods. Generally, such salts can be prepared by reacting the free acid or base forms of these compounds with a stoichiometric amount of the appropriate base or acid in water or in an organic solvent, or in a mixture of the two; generally, nonaqueous media like ether, ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropanol, or acetonitrile are preferred. Lists of suitable salts are found in Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 17th ed., Mack Publishing Company, Easton, Pa., 1985, p. 1418, Pharmaceutical Salts: Properties, Selection, and Use, P. H. Stahl and C. G. Wermuth (eds.), Wiley-VCH, 2008, and Berge et al., Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 66, 1-19 (1977), each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • Pharmaceutically acceptable solvate: The term “pharmaceutically acceptable solvate,” as used herein, means a compound of the invention wherein molecules of a suitable solvent are incorporated in the crystal lattice. A suitable solvent is physiologically tolerable at the dosage administered. For example, solvates may be prepared by crystallization, recrystallization, or precipitation from a solution that includes organic solvents, water, or a mixture thereof. Examples of suitable solvents are ethanol, water (for example, mono-, di-, and tri-hydrates), N-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), N,N′-dimethylformamide (DMF), N,N′-dimethylacetamide (DMAC), 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (DMEU), 1,3-dimethyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2-(1H)-pyrimidinone (DMPU), acetonitrile (ACN), propylene glycol, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, 2-pyrrolidone, benzyl benzoate, and the like. When water is the solvent, the solvate is referred to as a “hydrate.”
  • Pharmacokinetic: As used herein, “pharmacokinetic” refers to any one or more properties of a molecule or compound as it relates to the determination of the fate of substances administered to a living organism. Pharmacokinetics is divided into several areas including the extent and rate of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. This is commonly referred to as ADME where: (A) Absorption is the process of a substance entering the blood circulation; (D) Distribution is the dispersion or dissemination of substances throughout the fluids and tissues of the body; (M) Metabolism (or Biotransformation) is the irreversible transformation of parent compounds into daughter metabolites; and (E) Excretion (or Elimination) refers to the elimination of the substances from the body. In rare cases, some drugs irreversibly accumulate in body tissue.
  • Phenotype: As used herein, “phenotype” refers to the set of observable characteristics of a subject, cell, tissue, organ and/or organism.
  • Physicochemical: As used herein, “physicochemical” means of or relating to a physical and/or chemical property.
  • Preventing: As used herein, the term “preventing” refers to partially or completely delaying onset of an infection, disease, disorder and/or condition; partially or completely delaying onset of one or more symptoms, features, or clinical manifestations of a particular infection, disease, disorder, and/or condition; partially or completely delaying onset of one or more symptoms, features, or manifestations of a particular infection, disease, disorder, and/or condition; partially or completely delaying progression from an infection, a particular disease, disorder and/or condition; and/or decreasing the risk of developing pathology associated with the infection, the disease, disorder, and/or condition.
  • Prodrug: The present disclosure also includes prodrugs of the compounds described herein. As used herein, “prodrugs” refer to any substance, molecule or entity which is in a form predicate for that substance, molecule or entity to act as a therapeutic upon chemical or physical alteration. Prodrugs may by covalently bonded or sequestered in some way and which release or are converted into the active drug moiety prior to, upon or after administered to a mammalian subject. Prodrugs can be prepared by modifying functional groups present in the compounds in such a way that the modifications are cleaved, either in routine manipulation or in vivo, to the parent compounds. Prodrugs include compounds wherein hydroxyl, amino, sulfhydryl, or carboxyl groups are bonded to any group that, when administered to a mammalian subject, cleaves to form a free hydroxyl, amino, sulfhydryl, or carboxyl group respectively. Preparation and use of prodrugs is discussed in T. Higuchi and V. Stella, “Pro-drugs as Novel Delivery Systems,” Vol. 14 of the A.C.S. Symposium Series, and in Bioreversible Carriers in Drug Design, ed. Edward B. Roche, American Pharmaceutical Association and Pergamon Press, 1987, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
  • Proliferate: As used herein, the term “proliferate” means to grow, expand or increase or cause to grow, expand or increase rapidly. “Proliferative” means having the ability to proliferate. “Anti-proliferative” means having properties counter to or inapposite to proliferative properties.
  • Protein cleavage site: As used herein, “protein cleavage site” refers to a site where controlled cleavage of the amino acid chain can be accomplished by chemical, enzymatic or photochemical means.
  • Protein cleavage signal: As used herein “protein cleavage signal” refers to at least one amino acid that flags or marks a polypeptide for cleavage.
  • Progression: As used herein, the term “progression” (e.g., cancer progression) means the advancement or worsening of or toward a disease or condition.
  • Protein of interest: As used herein, the terms “proteins of interest” or “desired proteins” include those provided herein and fragments, mutants, variants, and alterations thereof.
  • Proximal: As used herein, the term “proximal” means situated nearer to the center or to a point or region of interest.
  • Pseudouridine: As used herein, pseudouridine refers to the C-glycoside isomer of the nucleoside uridine. A “pseudouridine analog” is any modification, variant, isoform or derivative of pseudouridine. For example, pseudouridine analogs include but are not limited to 1-carboxymethyl-pseudouridine, 1-propynyl-pseudouridine, 1-taurinomethyl-pseudouridine, 1-taurinomethyl-4-thio-pseudouridine, 1-methyl-pseudouridine (m1ψ), 1-methyl-4-thio-pseudouridine (m1s4ψ), 4-thio-1-methyl-pseudouridine, 3-methyl-pseudouridine (m3ψ), 2-thio-1-methyl-pseudouridine, 1-methyl-1-deaza-pseudouridine, 2-thio-1-methyl-1-deaza-pseudouridine, dihydropseudouridine, 2-thio-dihydropseudouridine, 2-methoxyuridine, 2-methoxy-4-thio-uridine, 4-methoxy-pseudouridine, 4-methoxy-2-thio-pseudouridine, N1-methyl-pseudouridine, 1-methyl-3-(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)pseudouridine (acp3ψ), and 2′-O-methyl-pseudouridine (ψm).
  • Purified: As used herein, “purify,” “purified,” “purification” means to make substantially pure or clear from unwanted components, material defilement, admixture or imperfection.
  • Regression: As used herein, the term “regression” or “degree of regression” refers to the reversal, either phenotypically or genotypically, of a cancer progression. Slowing or stopping cancer progression may be considered regression.
  • Reducing the effect: As used herein, the phrase “reducing the effect” when referring to symptoms, means reducing, eliminating or alleviating the symptom in the subject. It does not necessarily mean that the symptom will, in fact, be completely eliminated, reduced or alleviated.
  • Sample: As used herein, the term “sample” or “biological sample” refers to a subset of its tissues, cells or component parts (e.g. body fluids, including but not limited to blood, mucus, lymphatic fluid, synovial fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, amniotic fluid, amniotic cord blood, urine, vaginal fluid and semen). A sample further may include a homogenate, lysate or extract prepared from a whole organism or a subset of its tissues, cells or component parts, or a fraction or portion thereof, including but not limited to, for example, plasma, serum, spinal fluid, lymph fluid, the external sections of the skin, respiratory, intestinal, and genitourinary tracts, tears, saliva, milk, blood cells, tumors, organs. A sample further refers to a medium, such as a nutrient broth or gel, which may contain cellular components, such as proteins or nucleic acid molecule.
  • Side effect: As used herein, the phrase “side effect” refers to a secondary effect of treatment.
  • Signal Peptide Sequences: As used herein, the phrase “signal peptide sequences” refers to a sequence which can direct the transport or localization of a protein.
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotide: As used herein, “signal-sensor polynucleotides” are nucleic acid transcripts which encode one or more oncology-related polypeptides of interest that, when translated, delivers a “signal” to the cell (cancer or noncancerous) which results in the therapeutic benefit to the organism of either being detrimental to the cancer cell or beneficial to normal cells or both detrimental to cancer cells and advantageous to normal cells. The signal-sensor polynucleotides may optionally further comprise a sequence (translatable or not) which “senses” the microenvironment of the polynucleotide and alters (a) the function or phenotypic outcome associated with the peptide or protein which is translated, (b) the expression level of the signal-sensor polynucleotide, and/or both.
  • Single unit dose: As used herein, a “single unit dose” is a dose of any therapeutic administered in one dose/at one time/single route/single point of contact, i.e., single administration event.
  • Similarity: As used herein, the term “similarity” refers to the overall relatedness between polymeric molecules, e.g. between polynucleotide molecules (e.g. DNA molecules and/or RNA molecules) and/or between polypeptide molecules. Calculation of percent similarity of polymeric molecules to one another can be performed in the same manner as a calculation of percent identity, except that calculation of percent similarity takes into account conservative substitutions as is understood in the art.
  • Skin: The term “skin” is the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a subject and includes the epidermis and the dermis. The dermis is the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis which is the surface epithelium of the skin.
  • Split dose: As used herein, a “split dose” is the division of single unit dose or total daily dose into two or more doses.
  • Stable: As used herein “stable” refers to a compound that is sufficiently robust to survive isolation to a useful degree of purity from a reaction mixture, and preferably capable of formulation into an efficacious therapeutic agent.
  • Stabilized: As used herein, the term “stabilize”, “stabilized,” “stabilized region” means to make or become stable.
  • Subject: As used herein, the term “subject” or “patient” refers to any organism to which a composition in accordance with the invention may be administered, e.g., for experimental, diagnostic, prophylactic, and/or therapeutic purposes. Typical subjects include animals (e.g., mammals such as mice, rats, rabbits, non-human primates, and humans) and/or plants.
  • Substantially: As used herein, the term “substantially” refers to the qualitative condition of exhibiting total or near-total extent or degree of a characteristic or property of interest. One of ordinary skill in the biological arts will understand that biological and chemical phenomena rarely, if ever, go to completion and/or proceed to completeness or achieve or avoid an absolute result. The term “substantially” is therefore used herein to capture the potential lack of completeness inherent in many biological and chemical phenomena.
  • Substantially equal: As used herein as it relates to time differences between doses, the term means plus/minus 2%.
  • Substantially simultaneously: As used herein and as it relates to plurality of doses, the term means within 2 seconds.
  • Suffering from: An individual who is “suffering from” a disease, disorder, and/or condition has been diagnosed with or displays one or more symptoms of a disease, disorder, and/or condition.
  • Susceptible to: An individual who is “susceptible to” a disease, disorder, and/or condition has not been diagnosed with and/or may not exhibit symptoms of the disease, disorder, and/or condition but harbors a propensity to develop a disease or its symptoms. In some embodiments, an individual who is susceptible to a disease, disorder, and/or condition (for example, cancer) may be characterized by one or more of the following: (1) a genetic mutation associated with development of the disease, disorder, and/or condition; (2) a genetic polymorphism associated with development of the disease, disorder, and/or condition; (3) increased and/or decreased expression and/or activity of a protein and/or nucleic acid associated with the disease, disorder, and/or condition; (4) habits and/or lifestyles associated with development of the disease, disorder, and/or condition; (5) a family history of the disease, disorder, and/or condition; and (6) exposure to and/or infection with a microbe associated with development of the disease, disorder, and/or condition. In some embodiments, an individual who is susceptible to a disease, disorder, and/or condition will develop the disease, disorder, and/or condition. In some embodiments, an individual who is susceptible to a disease, disorder, and/or condition will not develop the disease, disorder, and/or condition.
  • Symptom: As used herein, the term “symptom” is a signal of a disease, disorder and/or condition. For example, symptoms may be felt or noticed by the subject who has them but may not be easily accessed by looking at a subject's outward appearance or behaviors. Examples of symptoms include, but are not limited to, weakness, aches and pains, fever, fatigue, weight loss, blood clots, increased blood calcium levels, low white blood cell count, short of breath, dizziness, headaches, hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erthema, pruritis, excessive hair growth, change in bowel habits, change in bladder function, long-lasting sores, white patches inside the mouth, white spots on the tongue, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump on parts of the body, indigestion, trouble swallowing, changes in warts or moles, change in new skin and nagging cough or hoarseness.
  • Synthetic: The term “synthetic” means produced, prepared, and/or manufactured by the hand of man. Synthesis of polynucleotides or polypeptides or other molecules of the present invention may be chemical or enzymatic.
  • Targeted Cells: As used herein, “targeted cells” refers to any one or more cells of interest. The cells may be found in vitro, in vivo, in situ or in the tissue or organ of an organism. The organism may be an animal, preferably a mammal, more preferably a human and most preferably a patient.
  • Therapeutic Agent: The term “therapeutic agent” refers to any agent that, when administered to a subject, has a therapeutic, diagnostic, and/or prophylactic effect and/or elicits a desired biological and/or pharmacological effect.
  • Therapeutically effective amount: As used herein, the term “therapeutically effective amount” means an amount of an agent to be delivered (e.g., nucleic acid, drug, therapeutic agent, diagnostic agent, prophylactic agent, etc.) that is sufficient, when administered to a subject suffering from or susceptible to an infection, disease, disorder, and/or condition, to treat, improve symptoms of, diagnose, prevent, and/or delay the onset of the infection, disease, disorder, and/or condition.
  • Therapeutically effective outcome: As used herein, the term “therapeutically effective outcome” means an outcome that is sufficient in a subject suffering from or susceptible to an infection, disease, disorder, and/or condition, to treat, improve symptoms of, diagnose, prevent, and/or delay the onset of the infection, disease, disorder, and/or condition.
  • Total daily dose: As used herein, a “total daily dose” is an amount given or prescribed in 24 hr period. It may be administered as a single unit dose.
  • Transcription factor: As used herein, the term “transcription factor” refers to a DNA-binding protein that regulates transcription of DNA into RNA, for example, by activation or repression of transcription. Some transcription factors effect regulation of transcription alone, while others act in concert with other proteins. Some transcription factor can both activate and repress transcription under certain conditions. In general, transcription factors bind a specific target sequence or sequences highly similar to a specific consensus sequence in a regulatory region of a target gene. Transcription factors may regulate transcription of a target gene alone or in a complex with other molecules.
  • Treating: As used herein, the term “treating” refers to partially or completely alleviating, ameliorating, improving, relieving, delaying onset of, inhibiting progression of, reducing severity of, and/or reducing incidence of one or more symptoms or features of a particular infection, disease, disorder, and/or condition. For example, “treating” cancer may refer to inhibiting survival, growth, and/or spread of a tumor. Treatment may be administered to a subject who does not exhibit signs of a disease, disorder, and/or condition and/or to a subject who exhibits only early signs of a disease, disorder, and/or condition for the purpose of decreasing the risk of developing pathology associated with the disease, disorder, and/or condition.
  • Tumor: As used herein, a “tumor” is an abnormal growth of tissue, whether benign or malignant.
  • Tumor growth: As used herein, the term “tumor growth” or “tumor metastases” means an increased mass or volume of the tumor or expansion of the tumor distribution.
  • Unmodified: As used herein, “unmodified” refers to any substance, compound or molecule prior to being changed in any way. Unmodified may, but does not always, refer to the wild type or native form of a biomolecule. Molecules may undergo a series of modifications whereby each modified molecule may serve as the “unmodified” starting molecule for a subsequent modification.
  • Equivalents and Scope
  • Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific embodiments in accordance with the invention described herein. The scope of the present invention is not intended to be limited to the above Description, but rather is as set forth in the appended claims.
  • In the claims, articles such as “a,” “an,” and “the” may mean one or more than one unless indicated to the contrary or otherwise evident from the context. Claims or descriptions that include “or” between one or more members of a group are considered satisfied if one, more than one, or all of the group members are present in, employed in, or otherwise relevant to a given product or process unless indicated to the contrary or otherwise evident from the context. The invention includes embodiments in which exactly one member of the group is present in, employed in, or otherwise relevant to a given product or process. The invention includes embodiments in which more than one, or all of the group members are present in, employed in, or otherwise relevant to a given product or process.
  • It is also noted that the term “comprising” is intended to be open and permits but does not require the inclusion of additional elements or steps. When the term “comprising” is used herein, the term “consisting of” is thus also encompassed and disclosed.
  • Where ranges are given, endpoints are included. Furthermore, it is to be understood that unless otherwise indicated or otherwise evident from the context and understanding of one of ordinary skill in the art, values that are expressed as ranges can assume any specific value or subrange within the stated ranges in different embodiments of the invention, to the tenth of the unit of the lower limit of the range, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
  • In addition, it is to be understood that any particular embodiment of the present invention that falls within the prior art may be explicitly excluded from any one or more of the claims. Since such embodiments are deemed to be known to one of ordinary skill in the art, they may be excluded even if the exclusion is not set forth explicitly herein. Any particular embodiment of the compositions of the invention (e.g., any nucleic acid or protein encoded thereby; any method of production; any method of use; etc.) can be excluded from any one or more claims, for any reason, whether or not related to the existence of prior art.
  • All cited sources, for example, references, publications, databases, database entries, and art cited herein, are incorporated into this application by reference, even if not expressly stated in the citation. In case of conflicting statements of a cited source and the instant application, the statement in the instant application shall control.
  • Section and table headings are not intended to be limiting.
  • EXAMPLES Example 1 Signal-Sensor Polynucleotide Production
  • Modified signal-sensor mRNAs (mmRNA) according to the invention may be made using standard laboratory methods and materials. The open reading frame (ORF) of the gene of interest may be flanked by a 5′ untranslated region (UTR) which may contain a strong Kozak translational initiation signal and/or an alpha-globin 3′ UTR which may include an oligo(dT) sequence for templated addition of a poly-A tail. The modified mRNAs may be modified to reduce the cellular innate immune response. The modifications to reduce the cellular response may include pseudouridine (ψ) and 5-methyl-cytidine (5meC, 5mc or m5C). (See, Kariko K et al. Immunity 23:165-75 (2005), Kariko K et al. Mol Ther 16:1833-40 (2008), Anderson B R et al. NAR (2010); herein incorporated by reference).
  • The ORF may also include various upstream or downstream additions (such as, but not limited to, β-globin, tags, etc.) may be ordered from an optimization service such as, but limited to, DNA2.0 (Menlo Park, Calif.) and may contain multiple cloning sites which may have XbaI recognition. Upon receipt of the construct, it may be reconstituted and transformed into chemically competent E. coli.
  • For the present invention, NEB DH5-alpha Competent E. coli may be used. Transformations are performed according to NEB instructions using 100 ng of plasmid. The protocol is as follows:
  • Thaw a tube of NEB 5-alpha Competent E. coli cells on ice for 10 minutes.
  • Add 1-5 μl containing 1 pg-100 ng of plasmid DNA to the cell mixture. Carefully flick the tube 4-5 times to mix cells and DNA. Do not vortex.
  • Place the mixture on ice for 30 minutes. Do not mix.
  • Heat shock at 42° C. for exactly 30 seconds. Do not mix.
  • Place on ice for 5 minutes. Do not mix.
  • Pipette 950 μl of room temperature SOC into the mixture.
  • Place at 37° C. for 60 minutes. Shake vigorously (250 rpm) or rotate.
  • Warm selection plates to 37° C.
  • Mix the cells thoroughly by flicking the tube and inverting.
  • Spread 50-100 μl of each dilution onto a selection plate and incubate overnight at 37° C. Alternatively, incubate at 30° C. for 24-36 hours or 25° C. for 48 hours.
  • A single colony is then used to inoculate 5 ml of LB growth media using the appropriate antibiotic and then allowed to grow (250 RPM, 37° C.) for 5 hours. This is then used to inoculate a 200 ml culture medium and allowed to grow overnight under the same conditions.
  • To isolate the plasmid (up to 850 μg), a maxi prep is performed using the Invitrogen PURELINK™ HiPure Maxiprep Kit (Carlsbad, Calif.), following the manufacturer's instructions.
  • In order to generate cDNA for In Vitro Transcription (IVT), the plasmid is first linearized using a restriction enzyme such as XbaI. A typical restriction digest with XbaI will comprise the following: Plasmid 1.0 μg; 10× Buffer 1.0 μl; XbaI 1.5 μl; dH20 up to 10 μl; incubated at 37° C. for 1 hr. If performing at lab scale (<5 μg), the reaction is cleaned up using Invitrogen's PURELINK™ PCR Micro Kit (Carlsbad, Calif.) per manufacturer's instructions. Larger scale purifications may need to be done with a product that has a larger load capacity such as Invitrogen's standard PURELINK™ PCR Kit (Carlsbad, Calif.). Following the cleanup, the linearized vector is quantified using the NanoDrop and analyzed to confirm linearization using agarose gel electrophoresis.
  • As a non-limiting example, G-CSF may represent the polypeptide of interest. Sequences used in the steps outlined in Examples 1-5 are shown in Table 12. It should be noted that the start codon (ATG) has been underlined in each sequence of Table 12.
  • TABLE 12
    G-CSF Sequences
    SEQ
    ID
    NO Description
    6592 cDNAsequence:
    ATGGCTGGACCTGCCACCCAGAGCCCCATGAAGCTGATGGCCCTGCAGCT
    GCTGCTGTGGCACAGTGCACTCTGGACAGTGCAGGAAGCCACCCCCCTGG
    GCCCTGCCAGCTCCCTGCCCCAGAGCTTCCTGCTCAAGTGCTTAGAGCAA
    GTGAGGAAGATCCAGGGCGATGGCGCAGCGCTCCAGGAGAAGCTGTGTG
    CCACCTACAAGCTGTGCCACCCCGAGGAGCTGGTGCTGCTCGGACACTCT
    CTGGGCATCCCCTGGGCTCCCCTGAGCAGCTGCCCCAGCCAGGCCCTGCA
    GCTGGCAGGCTGCTTGAGCCAACTCCATAGCGGCCTTTTCCTCTACCAGG
    GGCTCCTGCAGGCCCTGGAAGGGATCTCCCCCGAGTTGGGTCCCACCTTG
    GACACACTGCAGCTGGACGTCGCCGACTTTGCCACCACCATCTGGCAGCA
    GATGGAAGAACTGGGAATGGCCCCTGCCCTGCAGCCCACCCAGGGTGCC
    ATGCCGGCCTTCGCCTCTGCTTTCCAGCGCCGGGCAGGAGGGGTCCTGGT
    TGCCTCCCATCTGCAGAGCTTCCTGGAGGTGTCGTACCGCGTTCTACGCC
    ACCTTGCCCAGCCCTGA
    6593 cDNA having T7 polymerase site, Afel and Xba restriction site:
    TAATACGACTCACTATA
    GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCCACC
    ATGGCTGGACCTGCCACCCAGAGCCCCATGAAGCTGATGGCCCTGCAGCT
    GCTGCTGTGGCACAGTGCACTCTGGACAGTGCAGGAAGCCACCCCCCTGG
    GCCCTGCCAGCTCCCTGCCCCAGAGCTTCCTGCTCAAGTGCTTAGAGCAA
    GTGAGGAAGATCCAGGGCGATGGCGCAGCGCTCCAGGAGAAGCTGTGTG
    CCACCTACAAGCTGTGCCACCCCGAGGAGCTGGTGCTGCTCGGACACTCT
    CTGGGCATCCCCTGGGCTCCCCTGAGCAGCTGCCCCAGCCAGGCCCTGCA
    GCTGGCAGGCTGCTTGAGCCAACTCCATAGCGGCCTTTTCCTCTACCAGG
    GGCTCCTGCAGGCCCTGGAAGGGATCTCCCCCGAGTTGGGTCCCACCTTG
    GACACACTGCAGCTGGACGTCGCCGACTTTGCCACCACCATCTGGCAGCA
    GATGGAAGAACTGGGAATGGCCCCTGCCCTGCAGCCCACCCAGGGTGCC
    ATGCCGGCCTTCGCCTCTGCTTTCCAGCGCCGGGCAGGAGGGGTCCTGGT
    TGCCTCCCATCTGCAGAGCTTCCTGGAGGTGTCGTACCGCGTTCTACGCC
    ACCTTGCCCAGCCCTGA
    AGCGCTGCCTTCTGCGGGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCC
    TTGCACCTGTACCTCTTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGAAGGCGGC
    CGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6594 Optimized sequence; containing T7 polymerase site,
    AfeI and Xba restriction site
    TAATACGACTCACTATA
    GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCCACC
    ATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTATGGCCCTGCAGTT
    GCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGGACAGTCCAAGAAGCGACTCCTCTCG
    GACCTGCCTCATCGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTGAAGTGTCTGGAGCAG
    GTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCACTCCAAGAGAAGCTCTGCG
    CGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGAGGAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGC
    TTGGGGATTCCCTGGGCTCCTCTCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCAG
    TTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTCCCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGTTCTTGTATCAGGGA
    CTGCTGCAAGCCCTTGAGGGAATCTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGA
    CACGTTGCAGCTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGCAGA
    TGGAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGCAAT
    GCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTTCAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGTCCTCGTAG
    CGAGCCACCTTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGGGTGCTGAGACAT
    CTTGCGCAGCCGTGA
    AGCGCTGCCTTCTGCGGGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCC
    TTGCACCTGTACCTCTTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGAAGGCGGC
    CGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6595 mRNA sequence (transcribed)
    GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGCCACC
    AUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUUAUGGCCCUGCAG
    UUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUCUGGACAGUCCAAGAAGCGACUCCU
    CUCGGACCUGCCUCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUUCCUUUUGAAGUGUCUG
    GAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAUGGAGCCGCACUCCAAGAGAAG
    CUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUGCCAUCCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUC
    GGGCACAGCUUGGGGAUUCCCUGGGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCG
    CAGGCUUUGCAGUUGGCAGGGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUCCACUCCGGUUUG
    UUCUUGUAUCAGGGACUGCUGCAAGCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAA
    UUGGGCCCGACGCUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCA
    ACAACCAUCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUGGCACCCGCGCUG
    CAGCCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCGGCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUCAGCGC
    AGGGCGGGUGGAGUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCAUUUUUGGAA
    GUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCCGUGA
    AGCGCUGCCUUCUGCGGGGCUUGCCUUCUGGCCAUGCCCUUCUUCUCUC
    CCUUGCACCUGUACCUCUUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGCCUGAGUAGGAAG
  • Example 2 PCR for cDNA Production
  • PCR procedures for the preparation of cDNA are performed using 2×KAPA HIFI™ HotStart ReadyMix by Kapa Biosystems (Woburn, Mass.). This system includes 2×KAPA ReadyMix 12.5 μl; Forward Primer (10 uM) 0.75 μl; Reverse Primer (10 uM) 0.75 μl; Template cDNA 100 ng; and dH20 diluted to 25.0 μl. The reaction conditions are at 95° C. for 5 min. and 25 cycles of 98° C. for 20 sec, then 58° C. for 15 sec, then 72° C. for 45 sec, then 72° C. for 5 min. then 4° C. to termination.
  • The reverse primer of the instant invention incorporates a poly-T120 for a poly-A120 in the mRNA. Other reverse primers with longer or shorter poly(T) tracts can be used to adjust the length of the poly(A) tail in the mRNA.
  • The reaction is cleaned up using Invitrogen's PURELINK™ PCR Micro Kit (Carlsbad, Calif.) per manufacturer's instructions (up to 5 μg). Larger reactions will require a cleanup using a product with a larger capacity. Following the cleanup, the cDNA is quantified using the NanoDrop and analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis to confirm the cDNA is the expected size. The cDNA is then submitted for sequencing analysis before proceeding to the in vitro transcription reaction.
  • Example 3 In Vitro Transcription (IVT)
  • The in vitro transcription reaction generates mRNA containing modified nucleotides or modified RNA. The input nucleotide triphosphate (NTP) mix is made in-house using natural and un-natural NTPs.
  • A typical in vitro transcription reaction includes the following:
  • Template cDNA   1.0 μg
    10x transcription buffer (400 mM Tris-HCl pH 8.0,   2.0 μl
    190 mM MgCl2, 50 mM DTT, 10 mM Spermidine)
    Custom NTPs (25 mM each)   7.2 μl
    RNase Inhibitor  20 U
    T7 RNA polymerase 3000 U
    dH20 Up to 20.0 μl. and
    Incubation at 37° C. for 3 hr-5 hrs.
  • The crude IVT mix may be stored at 4° C. overnight for cleanup the next day. 1 U of RNase-free DNase is then used to digest the original template. After 15 minutes of incubation at 37° C., the mRNA is purified using Ambion's MEGACLEAR™ Kit (Austin, Tex.) following the manufacturer's instructions. This kit can purify up to 500 μg of RNA. Following the cleanup, the RNA is quantified using the NanoDrop and analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis to confirm the RNA is the proper size and that no degradation of the RNA has occurred.
  • Example 4 Enzymatic Capping of mRNA
  • Capping of the mRNA is performed as follows where the mixture includes: IVT RNA 60 μg-180 μg and dH20 up to 72 μl. The mixture is incubated at 65° C. for 5 minutes to denature RNA, and then is transferred immediately to ice.
  • The protocol then involves the mixing of 10× Capping Buffer (0.5 M Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 60 mM KCl, 12.5 mM MgCl2) (10.0 μl); 20 mM GTP (5.0 μl); 20 mM S-Adenosyl Methionine (2.5 μl); RNase Inhibitor (100 U); 2′-O-Methyltransferase (400 U); Vaccinia capping enzyme (Guanylyl transferase) (40 U); dH20 (Up to 28 μl); and incubation at 37° C. for 30 minutes for 60 μg RNA or up to 2 hours for 180 μg of RNA.
  • The mRNA is then purified using Ambion's MEGACLEAR™ Kit (Austin, Tex.) following the manufacturer's instructions. Following the cleanup, the RNA is quantified using the NANODROP™ (ThermoFisher, Waltham, Mass.) and analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis to confirm the RNA is the proper size and that no degradation of the RNA has occurred. The RNA product may also be sequenced by running a reverse-transcription-PCR to generate the cDNA for sequencing.
  • Example 5 PolyA Tailing Reaction
  • Without a poly-T in the cDNA, a poly-A tailing reaction must be performed before cleaning the final product. This is done by mixing Capped IVT RNA (100 μl); RNase Inhibitor (20 U); 10× Tailing Buffer (0.5 M Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 2.5 M NaCl, 100 mM MgCl2)(12.0 μl); 20 mM ATP (6.0 μl); Poly-A Polymerase (20 U); dH20 up to 123.5 μl and incubation at 37° C. for 30 min. If the poly-A tail is already in the transcript, then the tailing reaction may be skipped and proceed directly to cleanup with Ambion's MEGACLEAR™ kit (Austin, Tex.) (up to 500 μg). Poly-A Polymerase is preferably a recombinant enzyme expressed in yeast.
  • For studies performed and described herein, the poly-A tail is encoded in the IVT template to comprise 160 nucleotides in length. However, it should be understood that the processivity or integrity of the polyA tailing reaction may not always result in exactly 160 nucleotides. Hence polyA tails of approximately 160 nucleotides, e.g, about 150-165, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164 or 165 are within the scope of the invention.
  • Example 6 Natural 5′ Caps and 5′ Cap Analogues
  • 5′-capping of modified RNA may be completed concomitantly during the in vitro-transcription reaction using the following chemical RNA cap analogs to generate the 5′-guanosine cap structure according to manufacturer protocols: 3′-O-Me-m7G(5′)ppp(5′) G [the ARCA cap]; G(5)ppp(5′)A; G(5′)ppp(5′)G; m7G(5′)ppp(5′)A; m7G(5′)ppp(5′)G (New England BioLabs, Ipswich, Mass.). 5′-capping of modified RNA may be completed post-transcriptionally using a Vaccinia Virus Capping Enzyme to generate the “Cap 0” structure: m7G(5′)ppp(5′)G (New England BioLabs, Ipswich, Mass.). Cap 1 structure may be generated using both Vaccinia Virus Capping Enzyme and a 2′-O methyl-transferase to generate: m7G(5′)ppp(5′)G-2′-O-methyl. Cap 2 structure may be generated from the Cap 1 structure followed by the 2′-O-methylation of the 5′-antepenultimate nucleotide using a 2′-O methyl-transferase. Cap 3 structure may be generated from the Cap 2 structure followed by the 2′-O-methylation of the 5′-preantepenultimate nucleotide using a 2′-O methyl-transferase. Enzymes are preferably derived from a recombinant source.
  • When transfected into mammalian cells, the modified mRNAs have a stability of between 12-18 hours or more than 18 hours, e.g., 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 or greater than 72 hours.
  • Example 7 Capping A. Protein Expression Assay
  • Synthetic mRNAs encoding human G-CSF (cDNA shown in SEQ ID NO: 6567; mRNA sequence fully modified with 5-methylcytidine at each cytidine and pseudouridine replacement at each uridine site shown in SEQ ID NO: 6570 with a polyA tail approximately 160 nucleotides in length not shown in sequence) containing the ARCA (3′ O-Me-m7G(5′)ppp(5′)G) cap analog or the Cap1 structure can be transfected into human primary keratinocytes at equal concentrations. 6, 12, 24 and 36 hours post-transfection the amount of G-CSF secreted into the culture medium can be assayed by ELISA. Synthetic mRNAs that secrete higher levels of G-CSF into the medium would correspond to a synthetic mRNA with a higher translationally-competent Cap structure.
  • B. Purity Analysis Synthesis
  • Synthetic mRNAs encoding human G-CSF (cDNA shown in SEQ ID NO: 6567; mRNA sequence fully modified with 5-methylcytidine at each cytidine and pseudouridine replacement at each uridine site shown in SEQ ID NO: 6570 with a polyA tail approximately 160 nucleotides in length not shown in sequence) containing the ARCA cap analog or the Cap1 structure crude synthesis products can be compared for purity using denaturing Agarose-Urea gel electrophoresis or HPLC analysis. Synthetic mRNAs with a single, consolidated band by electrophoresis correspond to the higher purity product compared to a synthetic mRNA with multiple bands or streaking bands. Synthetic mRNAs with a single HPLC peak would also correspond to a higher purity product. The capping reaction with a higher efficiency would provide a more pure mRNA population.
  • C. Cytokine Analysis
  • Synthetic mRNAs encoding human G-CSF (cDNA shown in SEQ ID NO: 6567; mRNA sequence fully modified with 5-methylcytidine at each cytidine and pseudouridine replacement at each uridine site shown in SEQ ID NO: 6570 with a polyA tail approximately 160 nucleotides in length not shown in sequence) containing the ARCA cap analog or the Cap1 structure can be transfected into human primary keratinocytes at multiple concentrations. 6, 12, 24 and 36 hours post-transfection the amount of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-alpha and IFN-beta secreted into the culture medium can be assayed by ELISA. Synthetic mRNAs that secrete higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines into the medium would correspond to a synthetic mRNA containing an immune-activating cap structure.
  • D. Capping Reaction Efficiency
  • Synthetic mRNAs encoding human G-CSF (cDNA shown in SEQ ID NO: 6567; mRNA sequence fully modified with 5-methylcytidine at each cytidine and pseudouridine replacement at each uridine site shown in SEQ ID NO: 6570 with a polyA tail approximately 160 nucleotides in length not shown in sequence) containing the ARCA cap analog or the Cap1 structure can be analyzed for capping reaction efficiency by LC-MS after capped mRNA nuclease treatment. Nuclease treatment of capped mRNAs would yield a mixture of free nucleotides and the capped 5′-5-triphosphate cap structure detectable by LC-MS. The amount of capped product on the LC-MS spectra can be expressed as a percent of total mRNA from the reaction and would correspond to capping reaction efficiency. The cap structure with higher capping reaction efficiency would have a higher amount of capped product by LC-MS.
  • Example 8 Agarose Gel Electrophoresis of Modified RNA or RT PCR Products
  • Individual modified RNAs (200-400 ng in a 20 μl volume) or reverse transcribed PCR products (200-400 ng) are loaded into a well on a non-denaturing 1.2% Agarose E-Gel (Invitrogen, Carlsbad, Calif.) and run for 12-15 minutes according to the manufacturer protocol.
  • Example 9 Nanodrop Modified RNA Quantification and UV Spectral Data
  • Modified RNAs in TE buffer (1 μl) are used for Nanodrop UV absorbance readings to quantitate the yield of each modified RNA from an in vitro transcription reaction.
  • Example 10 Formulation of Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides may be formulated for in vitro and in vivo experiments according to the methods taught in International Application PCT/US12/069610 filed Dec. 14, 2012, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • Example 11 Assays and Methods of Detection or Analysis of Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated using the methods described in co-pending International Patent application No. PCT/US2013/030070 filed Mar. 9, 2013 and U.S. Patent Application No. 61/681,742 filed Aug. 10, 2012 (MNC2), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • Example 12 Cell Lines for the Study of Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides may be investigated in any number of cancer or normal cell lines. Cell lines useful in the present invention include those from ATCC (Manassas, Va.) and are listed in Table 13.
  • TABLE 13
    Cell lines
    ATCC
    Number Hybridoma or Cell line Description Name
    CCL-171 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung MRC-5
    Disease: normal
    Cell Type: fibroblast
    CCL-185 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung A549
    Disease: carcinoma
    CCL-248 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: colon T84
    Disease: colorectal carcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: lung
    CCL-256 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2126
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H2126]
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CCL-257 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1688
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer [H1688]
    CCL-75 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung WI-38
    Disease: normal
    Cell Type: fibroblast
    CCL-75.1 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung WI-38 VA-13
    Cell Type: fibroblastSV40 transformed subline 2RA
    CCL-95.1 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung WI-26 VA4
    Cell Type: SV40 transformed
    CRL-10741 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver C3A [HepG2/C3A,
    Disease: hepatocellular carcinoma derivative of Hep
    G2 (ATCC HB-
    8065)]
    CRL-11233 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver THLE-3
    Tissue: left lobe
    Cell Type: epithelialimmortalized with SV40 large T
    antigen
    CRL-11351 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung H69AR
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer; multidrug
    resistant
    Cell Type: epithelial
    CRL-1848 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H292 [H292]
    Disease: mucoepidermoid pulmonary carcinoma
    CRL-1918 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: pancreas CFPAC-1
    Disease: ductal adenocarcinoma; cystic fibrosis
    Derived from metastatic site: liver metastasis
    CRL-1973 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: testis NTERA-2 cl.D1
    Disease: malignant pluripotent embryonal carcinoma [NT2/D1]
    Derived from metastatic site: lung
    CRL-2049 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung DMS 79
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    CRL-2062 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung DMS 53
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    CRL-2064 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung DMS 153
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: liver
    CRL-2066 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung DMS 114
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    CRL-2081 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Disease: biphasic MSTO-211H
    mesothelioma
    Derived from metastatic site: lung
    CRL-2170 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung SW 1573 [SW-
    Disease: alveolar cell carcinoma 1573, SW1573]
    CRL-2177 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung SW 1271 [SW-
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer 1271, SW1271]
    CRL-2195 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung SHP-77
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Cell Type: large cell, variant;
    CRL-2233 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver SNU-398
    Disease: hepatocellular carcinoma
    CRL-2234 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver SNU-449
    Tumor Stage: grade II-III/IV
    Disease: hepatocellular carcinoma
    CRL-2235 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver SNU-182
    Tumor Stage: grade III/IV
    Disease: hepatocellular carcinoma
    CRL-2236 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver SNU-475
    Tumor Stage: grade II-IV/V
    Disease: hepatocellular carcinoma
    CRL-2237 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver SNU-387
    Tumor Stage: grade IV/V
    Disease: pleomorphic hepatocellular carcinoma
    CRL-2238 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver SNU-423
    Tumor Stage: grade III/IV
    Disease: pleomorphic hepatocellular carcinoma
    CRL-2503 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NL20
    Tissue: bronchus
    Disease: normal
    CRL-2504 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NL20-TA
    Tissue: bronchus [NL20T-A]
    Disease: normal
    CRL-2706 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver THLE-2
    Tissue: left lobe
    Cell Type: epithelialSV40 transformed
    CRL-2741 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung HBE135-E6E7
    Tissue: bronchus
    Cell Type: epithelialHPV-16 E6/E7 transformed
    CRL-2868 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung HCC827
    Disease: adenocarcinoma
    Cell Type: epithelial
    CRL-2871 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung HCC4006
    Disease: adenocarcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    Cell Type: epithelial
    CRL-5800 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H23 [H23]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5803 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1299
    Disease: carcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5804 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H187 [H187]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5807 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H358 [H-358,
    Tissue: bronchiole; alveolus H358]
    Disease: bronchioalveolar carcinoma; non-small cell
    lung cancer
    CRL-5808 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H378 [H378]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5810 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H522 [H522]
    Tumor Stage: stage 2
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5811 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H526 [H526]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; variant small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5815 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H727 [H727]
    Tissue: bronchus
    Disease: carcinoid
    CRL-5816 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H810 [H810]
    Tumor Stage: stage 2
    Disease: carcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5817 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H889 [H889]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5818 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1155
    Disease: carcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H1155]
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5819 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1404
    Disease: papillary adenocarcinoma [H1404]
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5822 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: stomach NCI-N87 [N87]
    Disease: gastric carcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: liver
    CRL-5823 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H196 [H196]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; variant small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5824 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H211 [H211]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5825 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H220 [H220]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5828 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H250 [H250]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: brain
    CRL-5831 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H524 [H524]
    Tumor Stage: stage L
    Disease: carcinoma; variant small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5834 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H647 [H647]
    Tumor Stage: stage 3A
    Disease: adenosquamous carcinoma; non-small cell lung
    cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5835 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H650 [H650]
    Disease: bronchioalveolar carcinoma; non-small cell
    lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5836 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H711 [H711]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5837 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H719 [H719]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5840 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H740 [H740]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5841 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H748 [H748]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5842 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H774 [H774]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: soft tissue
    CRL-5844 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H838 [H838]
    Tumor stage: 3B
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5845 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H841 [H841]
    Tumor Stage: stage L
    Disease: carcinoma; variant small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5846 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H847 [H847]
    Tumor Stage: stage L
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5849 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H865 [H865]
    Tumor Stage: stage L
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5850 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H920 [H920]
    Tumor Stage: stage 4
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5853 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1048
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer [H1048]
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5855 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1092
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H1092]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5856 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1105
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H1105]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5858 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1184
    Tumor Stage: stage L [H1184]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5859 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1238
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H1238]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5864 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1341
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer [H1341]
    Derived from metastatic site: cervix
    CRL-5867 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1385
    Tumor Stage: stage 3A [H1385]
    Disease: carcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5869 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1417
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H1417]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5870 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1435
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H1435]
    CRL-5871 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1436
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H1436]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5872 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1437
    Tumor Stage: stage 1 [H1437]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5874 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1522
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H1522]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5875 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1563
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H1563]
    CRL-5876 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1568
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H1568]
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5877 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1573
    Tumor Stage: stage 4 [H1573]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: soft tissue
    CRL-5878 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1581
    Tumor Stage: stage 4 [H1581]
    Disease: non-small cell lung cancer
    Cell Type: large cell;
    CRL-5879 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Tumor Stage: stage E NCI-H1618
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer [H1618]
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5881 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1623
    Tumor Stage: stage 3B [H1623]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5883 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1650 [H-
    Tumor Stage: stage 3B 1650, H1650]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; bronchoalveolar carcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5884 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1651
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H1651]
    CRL-5885 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1666 [H-
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; bronchoalveolar carcinoma 1666, H1666]
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5886 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1672
    Tumor Stage: stage L [H1672]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5887 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1693
    Tumor Stage: stage 3B [H1693]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5888 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1694
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H1694]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: ascites
    CRL-5889 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1703
    Tumor Stage: stage 1 [H1703]
    Disease: non-small cell lung cancer
    Cell Type: squamous cell;
    CRL-5891 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1734 [H-
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer 1734, H1734]
    CRL-5892 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1755
    Tumor Stage: stage 4 [H1755]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: liver
    CRL-5892 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1755
    Tumor Stage: stage 4 [H1755]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: liver
    CRL-5893 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1770
    Tumor Stage: stage 4 [H1770]
    Disease: carcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    Cell Type: neuroendocrine;
    CRL-5896 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1793
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H1793]
    CRL-5898 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1836
    Tumor Stage: stage L [H1836]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5899 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1838
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H1838]
    CRL-5900 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1869
    Tumor Stage: stage 4 [H1869]
    Disease: non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    Cell Type: squamous cell;
    CRL-5902 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1876
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H1876]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5903 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1882
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H1882]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5904 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1915
    Tumor Stage: stage 4 [H1915]
    Disease: poorly differentiated carcinoma; non-small cell
    lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: brain
    Cell Type: large cell;
    CRL-5906 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1930
    Tumor Stage: stage L [H1930]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5907 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1944
    Tumor Stage: stage 3B [H1944]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: soft tissue
    CRL-5908 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1975 [H-
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer 1975, H1975]
    CRL-5909 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1993
    Tumor Stage: stage 3A [H1993]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5912 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2023
    Tumor Stage: stage 3A [H2023]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5913 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2029
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H2029]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5914 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2030
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H2030]
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5917 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2066
    Tumor Stage: stage 1 [H2066]
    Disease: mixed; small cell lung cancer; adenocarcinoma;
    squamous cell carcinoma
    CRL-5918 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2073
    Tumor Stage: stage 3A [H2073]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5920 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2081
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H2081]
    Disease: carcinoma; classic small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5921 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2085
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H2085]
    CRL-5922 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2087
    Tumor Stage: stage 1 [H2087]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5923 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2106
    Tissue: neuroendocrine [H2106]
    Tumor Stage: stage 4
    Disease: non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5924 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2110
    Disease: non-small cell lung cancer [H2110]
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5926 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2135
    Disease: non-small cell lung cancer [H2135]
    CRL-5927 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2141
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H2141]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5929 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2171
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H2171]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-5930 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2172
    Disease: non-small cell lung cancer [H2172]
    CRL-5931 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2195
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H2195]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5932 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2196
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H2196]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5933 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2198
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H2198]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5934 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2227
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H2227]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5935 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2228
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H2228]
    CRL-5938 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2286
    Tumor Stage: stage 1 [H2286]
    Disease: mixed; small cell lung cancer; adenocarcinoma;
    squamous cell carcinoma
    CRL-5939 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2291
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer [H2291]
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5940 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2330
    Tumor Stage: stage L [H2330]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5941 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2342
    Tumor Stage: stage 3A [H2342]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5942 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2347
    Tumor Stage: stage 1 [H2347]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5944 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2405
    Tumor Stage: stage 4 [H2405]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: ascites
    CRL-5945 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2444
    Disease: non-small cell lung cancer [H2444]
    CRL-5975 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung UMC-11
    Disease: carcinoid
    CRL-5976 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H64 [H64]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    CRL-5978 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H735 [H735]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: liver
    CRL-5978 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H735 [H735]
    Tumor Stage: stage E
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: liver
    CRL-5982 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H1963
    Tumor Stage: stage L [H1963]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    CRL-5983 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2107
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H2107]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5984 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2108
    Tumor Stage: stage E [H2108]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    CRL-5985 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H2122
    Tumor Stage: stage 4 [H2122]
    Disease: adenocarcinoma; non-small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    CRL-7343 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung Hs 573.T
    Disease: cancer
    CRL-7344 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung Hs 573.Lu
    CRL-8024 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver PLC/PRF/5
    Disease: hepatoma
    Cell Type: Alexander cells;
    CRL-9609 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung BEAS-2B
    Tissue: bronchus
    Disease: normal
    Cell Type: epithelialvirus transformed
    HB-8065 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver Hep G2
    Disease: hepatocellular carcinoma
    HTB-105 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: testes Tera-1
    Disease: embryonal carcinoma, malignant
    Derived from metastatic site: lung
    HTB-106 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Disease: malignant Tera-2
    embryonal carcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: lung
    HTB-119 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H69 [H69]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    HTB-120 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H128 [H128]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    HTB-168 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung ChaGo-K-1
    Tissue: bronchus
    Disease: bronchogenic carcinoma
    HTB-171 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H446 [H446]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    HTB-172 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H209 [H209]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    HTB-173 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H146 [H146]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    HTB-174 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H441 [H441]
    Disease: papillary adenocarcinoma
    HTB-175 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H82 [H82]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    HTB-177 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H460 [H460]
    Disease: carcinoma; large cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    HTB-178 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H596 [H596]
    Disease: adenosquamous carcinoma
    HTB-179 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H676B
    Disease: adenocarcinoma [H676B]
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    HTB-180 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H345 [H345]
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: bone marrow
    HTB-181 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H820 [H820]
    Disease: papillary adenocarcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    HTB-182 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H520 [H520]
    Disease: squamous cell carcinoma
    HTB-183 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H661 [H661]
    Disease: carcinoma; large cell lung cancer
    Derived from metastatic site: lymph node
    HTB-184 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung NCI-H510A
    Disease: carcinoma; small cell lung cancer; [H510A, NCI-
    extrapulmonary origin H510]
    Derived from metastatic site: adrenal gland
    HTB-52 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: liver SK-HEP-1
    Tissue: ascites
    Disease: adenocarcinoma
    HTB-53 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung A-427
    Disease: carcinoma
    HTB-54 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung Calu-1
    Tumor Stage: grade III
    Disease: epidermoid carcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: pleura
    HTB-55 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung Calu-3
    Disease: adenocarcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    HTB-56 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: unknown, Calu-6
    probably lung
    Disease: anaplastic carcinoma
    HTB-57 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung SK-LU-1
    Disease: adenocarcinoma
    HTB-58 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung SK-MES-1
    Disease: squamous cell carcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
    HTB-59 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: lung SW 900 [SW-900,
    Tumor Stage: grade IV SW900]
    Disease: squamous cell carcinoma
    HTB-64 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Disease: malignant Malme-3M
    melanoma
    Derived from metastatic site: lung
    HTB-79 Homo sapiens (human) Source: Organ: pancreas Capan-1
    Disease: adenocarcinoma
    Derived from metastatic site: liver
  • Example 13 Animal Models for the Study of Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • Various animal models are available for the study of the signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention. These include, among others, models for lung and liver cancers.
  • The lung cancer model of Fukazawa et al (Anticancer Research, 2010; 30: 4193-4200) is employed in studies of signal-sensor polynucleotides. Briefly, a congenic mouse is created by crossing a ubiquitously expressing dominant negative Myc (Omomyc) mouse with a KRAS mutation-positive lung cancer model mouse. In the presence of Omomyc, lung tumors caused by the expression of mutated KRAS regresses in the congenic mouse, indicating that Omomyc caused tumor cell death of KRAS mutation-positive lung cancer.
  • Human lung cancer xenografts are also prepared by the method of Fukazawa. Briefly, human lung cancer xenografts are established in 4-week-old female BALB/C nude mice (Charles River Laboratories Japan, Kanagawa, Japan) by subcutaneous inoculation of 4×106 A549 cells into the dorsal flank. The mice are randomly assigned into six groups (n=6/group). After the tumors reach a diameter of about 0.5 cm (approximately 6 days after tumor inoculations), each group of mice are injected with 100 μl solution containing PBS, 5×1010 vp of control or signal-sensor polynucleotide into the dorsalflank tumor for the selected dosing regimen. Animals are then observed closely and survival studies or other analyses are performed.
  • The LSL-KRASG12D: TRE Omomyc:CMV rtTA triple transgenic model involves the use of an adenovirus expressing Cre recombinase which is administered via inhalation to induce oncogene expression via excision of the floxed STOP codon, and ubiquitous Omomyc expression is controlled via doxycycline. The model is reported in Soucek et al. (Nature, 1-5 (2008)). The mice of Soucek may be crossed with the LSLKRASG12D single transgenic mice (Jackson Laboratories) and may be used for inhalation delivered or otherwise lung-delivered studies of signal-sensor polynucleotides expressing MYC inhibitor D or other oncology related polypeptide.
  • Mouse-in-mouse models may also be employed. Such models are akin to the p53−/−:c-Myc overexpressing HCC model of Zender (Cell. 2006 Jun. 30; 125(7): 1253-1267).
  • Design of such models involve starting with the WT or tumor suppressor deleted (such as p53−/−) 129 Sv/Ev Mm ES cell clone; introduction of liver activated protein (LAP) promoter directed tetracycline transactivator (tTA) and tetO-luciferase for liver specific imaging; freezing the resulting LAP-tTA: tetO-luciferase clones to be used for c-Myc as well as other liver relevant programs oncogene; adding tetO driven oncogene, e.g. tetOcMyc; Freeze resulting LAP-tTA: tetO-luciferase: tetO-MYC clones; injecting resulting ES clones into C57Bl/6 blastocytes and implant in pseudo pregnant mothers whereby the resulting chimeric animals are the tumor model upon removal of doxycycline (i.e. Tet-Off). The model will ideally evince inducible nodules of c-Myc-driven, luciferase-expressing HCC surrounded by normal hepatocytes.
  • Orthotopic HCC models using the HEP3B cell lines in mice may also be used (Crown Bio).
  • Nongermline genetically engineered mouse model (NGEMM) platform is a platform that could also be utilized for exploring signal-sensor polynucleotides.
  • Example 14 Inhibition of HIF1-Alpha: SHARP1 and CITED4
  • Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) control cellular adaptation to oxygen deprivation. Cancer cells engage HIFs to sustain their growth in adverse conditions, thus promoting a cellular reprogramming that includes metabolism, proliferation, survival and mobility. HIFs overexpression in human cancer biopsies correlates with high metastasis and mortality.
  • Hifs regulate genes related to metabolism such as GLUT1, GLUT3, ALDOA, ENO1, GAPDH, HK1, HK2, PFKL, PGK1, PKM2, LDHA, proliferation such as IGF-2, TGFA, VEGFA, survival such as TERT, NANOG, OCT4 and cell migration-invasion such as ZEB1, ZEB2, SNAI2, MMP14, MMP9, AMF, MET, PTHrP. (Keith, et al Nat Rev Cancer 2012; 12:9-22).
  • To investigate the destabilization of cancer, one or more signal-sensor polynucleotides may be administered to the cancer cell. The selection of the sequence, dose or administrative route is optionally informed by diagnostic evaluation of the cell, tumor, tissue or organism including, but not limited to, expression profiling of the cancer, metabolic evaluation (hypoxic, acidotic), apoptotic vs. survival profiling, cell cycle vs. senescent profiling, immune sensitivities, and/or evaluation of stromal factors.
  • In one arm of the study signal-sensor polynucleotides encoding either or both oncology related polypeptides, CITED4 and SHARP1 are administered where administration of either or both results in the inhibition of the transcriptome of HIF-1alpha in cancer cells. Suppression of HIF1-alpha gene regulated expression occurs upon administration with higher suppression when both polynucleotides are administered together. Reporter constructs such as luciferase under HIF1-alpha are used in the manner similar to the methods disclosed in van de Sluis et al, (J Clin Invest. 2010; 120(6):2119-2130). It is known that both CITED4 and SHARP1 expression results in decreased HIF1-alpha and concomitant reduction in HIF1-alpha regulated gene expression. Evaluation of cell death and/or proliferation is also performed.
  • Additional experiments involve the use a cancer cell line where CITED4 and SHARP1 are themselves down regulated either under hypoxic conditions. Therefore a positive result demonstrates that specifically targeting the metabolic profile (in this case hypoxic-adaptations of CITED4 and SHAPR1) with replacement of native proteins via signal-sensor polynucleotides can directly impact the transcriptome and survival advantage of cancer cells with this profile. Further, the data would show that the relative impact of signal-sensor polynucleotide vs. vehicle under hypoxic conditions was more significant for cancer cells than for normal cells. (i.e., the cancer cells have a disproportionate survival advantage based on their CITED4+SHARP1 down regulation) that makes them more sensitive to the replacement of this protein then a normal cell is to overproduction of it. It is understood that a cancer cell will likely be experiencing hypoxic conditions and that a normal cell under normoxic conditions might be able to tolerate CITED4 and SHARP1 over expression because the normal cell is not dependent on HIF1alpha transctiptome for survival advantage.
  • In vivo experiments are performed according to the design of the in vitro experiments where the animal model is one evincing metastasis in the cancer setting because HIF-1 alpha appears to confer the largest portion of its advantage in metastasis. Animals are administered the signal-sensor polynucleotide compared to no treatment or a control polynucleotide. Animal cells, tissues and/or organs are then evaluated for alterations in gene expression profiles or transcriptome levels.
  • Example 15 Alteration of Signal-Sensor Polynucleotide Trafficking: NLS and NES
  • Two nuclear export signals (NES) which may be incorporated into the Signal-sensor polynucleotides of the present invention include those reported by Muller, et al (Traffic, 2009, 10: 514-527) and are associated with signaling via the gene COMMD1. These are NEST, PVAIIELEL (SEQ ID NO 6596) and NES2, VNQILKTLSE (SEQ ID NO 6597).
  • Nuclear localization signals may also be used. One such sequence is PKKKRKV (SEQ ID NO: 6598).
  • Cell lines or mice are administered one or more signal-sensor polynucleotides having a NLS or NES encoded therein. Upon administration the polynucleotide is trafficked to an alternate location, e.g., into the nucleus using the NLS. The oncology related polypeptide having the NLS would be trafficked to the nucleus where it would deliver either a survival or death signal to the nuclear microenvironment. Polypeptides which may be localized to the nucleus include those with altered binding properties for DNA which will function to alter the expression profile of the cell in a therapeutically beneficial manner for the cell, tissue or organism.
  • In one experiment, the signal-sensor polynucleotide encodes a COMMD1 mut1/mut2+NLS (e.g., both NES signals disrupted plus a NLS added) following the methods of Muller et al, (Traffic 2009; 10: 514-527) and van de Sluis et al, (J Clin Invest. 2010; 120 (6):2119-2130). The signal sequence may encode an oncology related polypeptide or a scrambled sequence which is not translatable. The signal sequence encoded would interact with HIF1-alpha to alter the transcritome of the cancer cells.
  • The experiment is repeated under normal and hypoxic conditions.
  • Once identified the HIF1-alpha dependent signal-sensor polynucleotide is tested in cancer cell lines clonal survival or a marker of apoptosis is measured and compared to control or mock treated cells.
  • Example 16 Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC): Disruption of Cancer Cell Transcriptome
  • Using the animal models outlined in Example 13, animals are treated with signal-sensor polynucleotide for MYC inhibitor D vs. negative control (untranslatable mRNA for MYC inhibitor D) vs. vehicle. For the KRas model addition of the existing transduced OmoMyc model may also be utilized. Animals are then evaluated for gene expression, tumor status or for any of the hallmarks associated with cancer phenotypes or genotypes.
  • Example 17 Cytoprotective Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • Deliver one or multiple mRNA therapeutics resulting in a protein (native or non-native, intracellular or extracellular) that confers a cytoprotective advantage to normal cells in the setting of cancer therapeutics (both mRNA and non-mRNA)
  • Example 18 miRNA Binding Sites (BS) Useful as Sensor Sequences in Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • miRNA-binding sites are used in the 3′UTR of mRNA therapeutics to direct cytotoxic or cytoprotective mRNA therapeutics to specific cells (normal and/or cancerous).
  • A strong apoptotic signal (i.e., AIFsh—Apoptosis Inducing Factor short isoform, constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 6 (also known as Rev-caspase-6)—is a component of HSV1-tk—herpes simplex virus 1-thymidine kinase) is encoded as the oncology-related polypeptide or “signal” and is encoded along with a series of 3′UTR miR binding sites, such as that for mir-122a, that would make the signal-sensor polynucleotide relatively much more stable in cancerous cells than in normal cells.
  • Experiments comparing cancer vs. normal heaptic cell lines where the cancer cell lines have a specific miR signature are performed in vitro. SNU449 or HEP3B (human derived HCC cell lines) are used because both have been shown to have “undetectable miR-122a”, whereas normal hepatocytes should have very high miR-122a levels.
  • A. AIFsh Encoded Polypeptide Study
  • First a cancer cell is selected which is sensitive to AIFsh signal-sensor polynucleotide (i.e., it results in apoptosis).
  • Three miR-122a binding sites are encoded into the 3′UTR of an mRNA sequence for AIFsh and the study arms include 2 cell lines (normal hepatocyte, SNU449 or HEP3B)×5 treatments (vehicle alone, signal-sensor polynucleotide untranslatabe, signal-sensor polynucleotide AIFsh (no miR BS in 3′UTR), 3′UTR[miR122a BS×3]-signal-sensor polynucleotide untranslatable, 3′UTR[miR122a BS×3]-signal-sensor polynucleotide AIFsh).
  • The expected result would be significant apoptosis in the face of signal-sensor polynucleotide AIFsh in both normal and cancer (HEP3B or SNU449) cell lines in the absence of any 3′UTR-miR122a BS. However, a significant difference in the relative apoptosis of normal vs. cancer cell lines in the face of 3′UTR [miR122a BS×3]-signal-sensor polynucleotide AIFsh.
  • Reversibility of the effect is shown with the co-administration of miR122a to the cancer cell line (e.g., through some transduction of the miR122a activity back into the cancer cell line).
  • B. C.A. Caspase 6 Encoded Polypeptide Study
  • First a cancer cell is selected which is sensitive to C.A. caspase 6 signal-sensor polynucleotide (i.e., it results in apoptosis).
  • Three miR-122a binding sites are encoded into the 3′UTR of an mRNA sequence for C.A. caspase 6 and the study arms include 2 cell lines (normal hepatocyte, SNU449 or HEP3B)×5 treatments (vehicle alone, signal-sensor polynucleotide untranslatabe, signal-sensor polynucleotide C.A. caspase 6 (no miR BS in 3′UTR), 3′UTR[miR122a BS×3]-signal-sensor polynucleotide untranslatable, 3′UTR[miR122a BS×3]-signal-sensor polynucleotide C.A. caspase 6).
  • The expected result would be significant apoptosis in the face of signal-sensor polynucleotide C.A. caspase 6 in both normal and cancer (HEP3B or SNU449) cell lines in the absence of any 3′UTR-miR122a BS. However, a significant difference in the relative apoptosis of normal vs. cancer cell lines in the face of 3′UTR [miR122a BS×3]-signal-sensor polynucleotide C.A. caspase 6.
  • C. HSV1-Tk Encoded Polypeptide Study
  • First a cancer cell is selected which is sensitive to HSV1-tk signal-sensor polynucleotide (i.e., it results in apoptosis).
  • Three miR-122a binding sites are encoded into the 3′UTR of an mRNA sequence for HSV1-tk and the study arms include 2 cell lines (normal hepatocyte, SNU449 or HEP3B)×5 treatments (vehicle alone, signal-sensor polynucleotide untranslatabe, signal-sensor polynucleotide HSV1-tk (no miR BS in 3′UTR), 3′UTR[miR122a BS×3]-signal-sensor polynucleotide untranslatable, 3′UTR[miR122a BS×3]-signal-sensor polynucleotide HSV1-tk).
  • The expected result would be significant apoptosis in the face of signal-sensor polynucleotide HSV1-tk in both normal and cancer (HEP3B or SNU449) cell lines in the absence of any 3′UTR-miR122a BS. However, a significant difference in the relative apoptosis of normal vs. cancer cell lines in the face of 3′UTR [miR122a BS×3]-signal-sensor polynucleotide HSV1-tk.
  • Reversibility of the effect is shown with the co-administration of miR122a to the cancer cell line (e.g., through some transduction of the miR122a activity back into the cancer cell line).
  • D. In Vivo Study of Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • In vivo animal studies are performed for AIFsh, C.A. caspase 6 and HSV1-tk using any of the models disclosed herein or a commercially available orthotopic HCC model.
  • Example 19 Expression of Modified Nucleic Acid with microRNA Binding Site
  • Human embryonic kidney epithelial cells (HEK293A) and primary human hepatocytes (Hepatocytes) were seeded at a density of 200,000 per well in 500 ul cell culture medium (InVitro GRO medium from Celsis, Chicago, Ill.). G-CSF mRNA having an alpha-globin 3′UTR (G-CSF alpha) (mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6599; polyA tail of approximately 160 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine) G-CSF mRNA having an alpha-globin 3′UTR and a miR-122 binding site (G-CSF miR-122) (mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6600; polyA tail of approximately 160 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine) or G-CSF mRNA having an alpha-globin 3′UTR with four miR-122 binding sites with the seed deleted (G-CSF no seed) (mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6601; polyA tail of approximately 160 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine) was tested at a concentration of 250 ng per well in 24 well plates. The expression of G-CSF was measured by ELISA and the results are shown in Table 14.
  • TABLE 14
    miR-122 Binding Sites
    HEK293A Hepatocytes
    Protein Protein
    Expression Expression
    (ng/mL) (ng/mL)
    G-CSF alpha 99.85 8.18
    G-CSF miR-122 87.67 0
    G-CSF no seed 200.2 8.05
  • Since HEK293 cells do not express miR-122 there was no down-regulation of G-CSF protein from the sequence containing miR-122. Whereas, the human hepatocytes express high levels of miR-122 and there was a drastic down-regulation of G-CSF protein observed when the G-CSF sequence contained the miR-122 target sequence. Consequently, the mRNA functioned as an auxotrophic mRNA.
  • Example 20 MYC Inhibitor D Study in Cell Lines
  • Cell lines of liver and lung cancer, such as those described herein, are transfected with MYC inhibitor D modified mRNA in saline or formulated as described herein or in International Application No PCT/US2012/69610, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. To evaluate the selectivity and/or the effects of therapy with MYC inhibitor D modified mRNA, normal hepatocytes are also transfected with the MYC inhibitor D modified mRNA.
  • Example 21 Formulation of Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides are formulated in lipid nanoparticles as described herein, known in the art, and/or as described in International Application No PCT/US2012/69610, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. For tumor delivery, the lipid nanoparticle formulations are adapted for efficient delivery prior to in vitro or in vivo administration. For targeted delivery and/or to reduce toxicity the signal-senor polynucleotides include at least one miR binding site.
  • The lipid nanoparticle formulations are administered by methods known in the art or described herein (e.g., intravenous, intramuscular and/or intranasal) to liver and lung cancer models (e.g., those described herein and subcutaneous human xenografts in mice, orthotopic human xenografts in mice and transgenic/genetically engineered mouse models).
  • Example 22 Delivery of Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides to Mammals
  • Signal-sensor polynucleotides are formulated for in vivo delivery in a lung and/or liver cancer model (e.g., those described herein). The signal-sensor polynucleotides are formulated in lipid nanoparticles as described herein, known in the art and/or described in International Application No PCT/US2012/69610, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • The lung and/or liver cancer models are analyzed for protein expression, apoptosis, toxicity, efficacy through tumor volume, liver enzyme levels and effect on tumor tissue to evaluate the effect of administration of the formulated signal-sensor polynucleotides on the lung and/or liver cancer models. Assays are used to evaluate protein expression of the signal-sensor polynucleotides. Apoptosis, toxicity, efficacy through tumor volume, liver enzyme levels and tumor tissue are evaluate using common methods known in the art.
  • Example 23 Dose Response
  • Nanoparticle formulations of 98N12-5 (NPA-005) and DLin-KC2-DMA (NPA-003) were tested at varying concentrations to determine the MFI of FL4 or mCherry (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6602; polyA tail of approximately 160 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine) over a range of doses. The formulations tested are outlined in Table 15. To determine the optimal concentration of nanoparticle formulations of 98N12-5, varying concentrations of formulated modified RNA (100 ng, 10 ng, 1.0 ng, 0.1 ng and 0.01 ng per well) were tested in a 24-well plate of HEK293.
  • Human embryonic kidney epithelial (HEK293) (LGC standards GmbH, Wesel, Germany) were seeded on 96-well plates (Greiner Bio-one GmbH, Frickenhausen, Germany) and plates were precoated with collagen type1. HEK293 were seeded at a density of 30,000 cells per well in 100 μl cell culture medium. The cell culture medium was DMEM, 10% FCS, adding 2 mM L-Glutamine, 1 mM Sodiumpyruvate and 1× non-essential amino acids (Biochrom AG, Berlin, Germany) and 1.2 mg/ml Sodiumbicarbonate (Sigma-Aldrich, Munich, Germany). Formulations containing mCherry mRNA were added in quadruplicates directly after seeding the cells and incubated.
  • Cells were harvested by transferring the culture media supernatants to a 96-well Pro-Bind U-bottom plate (Beckton Dickinson GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany). Cells were trypsinized with 1/2 volume Trypsin/EDTA (Biochrom AG, Berlin, Germany), pooled with respective supernatants and fixed by adding one volume PBS/2% FCS (both Biochrom AG, Berlin, Germany)/0.5% formaldehyde (Merck, Darmstadt, Germany). Samples then were submitted to a flow cytometer measurement with a 532 nm excitation laser and the 610/20 filter for PE-Texas Red in a LSRII cytometer (Beckton Dickinson GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany). The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of all events were analyzed and the results of the FL4 MFI of each dose are shown in Table 16. Likewise, to determine the optimal concentration of nanoparticle formulations of DLin-KC2-DMA, varying concentrations of formulated modified RNA (250 ng 100 ng, 10 ng, 1.0 ng, 0.1 ng and 0.01 ng per well) were tested in a 24-well plate of HEK293, and the results of the FL4 MFI of each dose are shown in Table 17. Nanoparticle formulations of DLin-KC2-DMA were also tested at varying concentrations of formulated modified RNA (250 ng, 100 ng and 30 ng per well) in a 24 well plate of HEK293, and the results of the FL4 MFI of each dose are shown in Table 18. A dose of 1 ng/well for 98N12-5 and a dose of 10 ng/well for DLin-KC2-DMA were found to resemble the FL4 MFI of the background.
  • To determine how close the concentrations resembled the background, we utilized a flow cytometer with optimized filter sets for detection of mCherry expression, and were able to obtain results with increased sensitivity relative to background levels. Doses of 25 ng/well, 0.25 ng/well, 0.025 ng/well and 0.0025 ng/well were analyzed for 98N12-5 (NPA-005) and DLin-KC2-DMA (NPA-003) to determine the MFI of mCherry. As shown in Table 19, the concentration of 0.025 ng/well and lesser concentrations are similar to the background MFI level of mCherry which is about 386.125.
  • TABLE 15
    Formulations
    Formulation # NPA-003 NPA-005
    Lipid DLin-KC2-DMA 98N12-5
    Lipid/RNA 20 15
    wt/wt
    Mean size 114 nm 106 nm
    PDI: 0.08 PDI: 0.12
  • TABLE 16
    HEK293, NPA-005, 24-well, n = 4
    Formulation FL4 MFI
    Untreated control 0.246
    NPA-005 100 ng 2.2175
    NPA-005 10 ng 0.651
    NPA-005 1.0 ng 0.28425
    NPA-005 0.1 ng 0.27675
    NPA-005 0.01 ng 0.2865
  • TABLE 17
    HEK293, NPA-003, 24-well, n = 4
    Formulation FL4 MFI
    Untreated control 0.3225
    NPA-003 250 ng 2.9575
    NPA-003 100 ng 1.255
    NPA-003 10 ng 0.40025
    NPA-003 1 ng 0.33025
    NPA-003 0.1 ng 0.34625
    NPA-003 0.01 ng 0.3475
  • TABLE 18
    HEK293, NPA-003, 24-well, n = 4
    Formulation FL4 MFI
    Untreated control 0.27425
    NPA-003 250 ng 5.6075
    NPA-003 100 ng 3.7825
    NPA-003 30 ng 1.5525
  • TABLE 19
    Concentration and MFI
    MFI mCherry
    Formulation NPA-003 NPA-005
       25 ng/well 11963.25 12256.75
     0.25 ng/well 1349.75 2572.75
     0.025 ng/well 459.50 534.75
    0.0025 ng/well 310.75 471.75
  • Example 24 LNP Formulations
  • Formulations of DLin-DMA, DLin-K-DMA, DLin-KC2-DMA, 98N12-5, C12-200 and DLin-MC3-DMA were incubated at a concentration of 60 ng/well or 62.5 ng/well in a plate of HEK293 and 62.5 ng/well in a plate of HepG2 cells for 24 hours to determine the MFI of mCherry (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6602; polyA tail of approximately 160 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine) for each formulation.
  • Human embryonic kidney epithelial (HEK293) and hepatocellular carcinoma epithelial (HepG2) cells (LGC standards GmbH, Wesel, Germany) were seeded on 96-well plates (Greiner Bio-one GmbH, Frickenhausen, Germany) and plates for HEK293 cells were precoated with collagen type1. HEK293 were seeded at a density of 30,000 and HepG2 were seeded at a density of 35,000 cells per well in 100 μl cell culture medium. For HEK293 the cell culture medium was DMEM, 10% FCS, adding 2 mM L-Glutamine, 1 mM Sodiumpyruvate and 1× non-essential amino acids (Biochrom AG, Berlin, Germany) and 1.2 mg/ml Sodiumbicarbonate (Sigma-Aldrich, Munich, Germany) and for HepG2 the culture medium was MEM (Gibco Life Technologies, Darmstadt, Germany), 10% FCS adding 2 mM L-Glutamine, 1 mM Sodiumpyruvate and 1× non-essential amino acids (Biochrom AG, Berlin, Germany. Formulations containing mCherry mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6602; polyA tail of approximately 160 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1); were added in quadruplicates directly after seeding the cells and incubated. The mCherry cDNA with the T7 promoter, 5′untranslated region (UTR) and 3′ UTR used in in vitro transcription (IVT) is given in SEQ ID NO: 6603. The mCherry mRNA was modified with 5meC at each cytidine and pseudouridine replacement at each uridine site.
  • Cells were harvested by transferring the culture media supernatants to a 96-well Pro-Bind U-bottom plate (Beckton Dickinson GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany). Cells were trypsinized with 1/2 volume Trypsin/EDTA (Biochrom AG, Berlin, Germany), pooled with respective supernatants and fixed by adding one volume PBS/2% FCS (both Biochrom AG, Berlin, Germany)/0.5% formaldehyde (Merck, Darmstadt, Germany). Samples then were submitted to a flow cytometer measurement with a 532 nm excitation laser and the 610/20 filter for PE-Texas Red in a LSRII cytometer (Beckton Dickinson GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany). The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of all events was determined.
  • The formulations tested are outlined in Table 20 below. As shown in Table 21 for the 60 ng/well and Tables 22, 23, 24 and 25 for the 62.5 ng/well, the formulation of NPA-003 and NPA-018 have the highest mCherry MFI and the formulations of NPA-008, NPA-010 and NPA-013 are most the similar to the background sample mCherry MFI value.
  • TABLE 20
    Formulations
    Lipid/RNA
    Formulation # Lipid wt/wt Mean size (nm)
    NPA-001 DLin-KC2-DMA 10 155 nm
    PDI: 0.08
    NPA-002 DLin-KC2-DMA 15 140 nm
    PDI: 0.11
    NPA-002-2 DLin-KC2-DMA 15 105 nm
    PDI: 0.04
    NPA-003 DLin-KC2-DMA 20 114 nm
    PDI: 0.08
    NPA-003-2 DLin-KC2-DMA 20  95 nm
    PDI: 0.02
    NPA-005 98N12-5 15 127 nm
    PDI: 0.12
    NPA-006 98N12-5 20 126 nm
    PDI: 0.08
    NPA-007 DLin-DMA 15 148 nm
    PDI: 0.09
    NPA-008 DLin-K-DMA 15 121 nm
    PDI: 0.08
    NPA-009 C12-200 15 138 nm
    PDI: 0.15
    NPA-010 DLin-MC3-DMA 15 126 nm
    PDI: 0.09
    NPA-012 DLin-DMA 20  86 nm
    PDI: 0.08
    NPA-013 DLin-K-DMA 20 104 nm
    PDI: 0.03
    NPA-014 C12-200 20 101 nm
    PDI: 0.06
    NPA-015 DLin-MC3-DMA 20 109 nm
    PDI: 0.07
  • TABLE 21
    HEK293, 96-well, 60 ng Modified RNA/well
    Formulation MFI mCherry
    Untreated 871.81
    NPA-001 6407.25
    NPA-002 14995
    NPA-003 29499.5
    NPA-005 3762
    NPA-006 2676
    NPA-007 9905.5
    NPA-008 1648.75
    NPA-009 2348.25
    NPA-010 4426.75
    NPA-012 11466
    NPA-013 2098.25
    NPA-014 3194.25
    NPA-015 14524
  • TABLE 22
    HEK293, 62.5 ng/well
    Formulation MFI mCherry
    Untreated 871.81
    NPA-001 6407.25
    NPA-002 14995
    NPA-003 29499.5
    NPA-005 3762
    NPA-006 2676
    NPA-007 9905.5
    NPA-008 1648.75
    NPA-009 2348.25
    NPA-010 4426.75
    NPA-012 11466
    NPA-013 2098.25
    NPA-014 3194.25
    NPA-015 14524
  • TABLE 23
    HEK293, 62.5 ng/well
    Formulation MFI mCherry
    Untreated 295
    NPA-007 3504
    NPA-012 8286
    NPA-017 6128
    NPA-003-2 17528
    NPA-018 34142
    NPA-010 1095
    NPA-015 5859
    NPA-019 3229
  • TABLE 24
    HepG2, 62.5 ng/well
    Formulation MFI mCherry
    Untreated 649.94
    NPA-001 6006.25
    NPA-002 8705
    NPA-002-2 15860.25
    NPA-003 15059.25
    NPA-003-2 28881
    NPA-005 1676
    NPA-006 1473
    NPA-007 15678
    NPA-008 2976.25
    NPA-009 961.75
    NPA-010 3301.75
    NPA-012 18333.25
    NPA-013 5853
    NPA-014 2257
    NPA-015 16225.75
  • TABLE 25
    HepG2, 62.5 ng/well
    Formulation MFI mCherry
    Untreated control 656
    NPA-007 16798
    NPA-012 21993
    NPA-017 20377
    NPA-003-2 35651
    NPA-018 40154
    NPA-010 2496
    NPA-015 19741
    NPA-019 16373
  • Example 25 LNP In Vivo Studies
  • mCherry mRNA (SEQ ID NO: 6604; polyA tail of approximately 160 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine) was formulated as a lipid nanoparticle (LNP) using the syringe pump method. The LNP was formulated at a 20:1 weight ratio of total lipid to modified mRNA with a final lipid molar ratio of 50:10:38.5:1.5 (DLin-KC2-DMA: DSPC: Cholesterol: PEG-c-DOMG). The mCherry formulation, listed in Table 26, was characterized by particle size, zeta potential, and encapsulation.
  • TABLE 26
    mCherry Formulation
    Formulation #
    NPA-003-5
    Modified mRNA mCherry
    Mean size 105 nm
    PDI: 0.09
    Zeta at pH 7.4 1.8 mV
    Encaps. 100%
    (RiboGr)
  • The LNP formulation was administered to mice (n=5) intravenously at a modified mRNA dose of 100 ug. Mice were sacrificed at 24 hrs after dosing. The liver and spleen from the mice administered with mCherry modified mRNA formulations were analyzed by immunohistochemistry (IHC), western blot, or fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS).
  • Histology of the liver showed uniform mCherry expression throughout the section, while untreated animals did not express mCherry. Western blots were also used to confirm mCherry expression in the treated animals, whereas mCherry was not detected in the untreated animals. Tubulin was used as a control marker and was detected in both treated and untreated mice, indicating that normal protein expression in hepatocytes was unaffected.
  • FACS and IHC were also performed on the spleens of mCherry and untreated mice. All leukocyte cell populations were negative for mCherry expression by FACS analysis. By IHC, there were also no observable differences in the spleen in the spleen between mCherry treated and untreated mice.
  • Example 26 Titration of the Binding Affinity Between Two Cofactors
  • Experiments are conducted in order to titrate the binding affinity between two cofactors. As used herein, the term “titrate” refers to a method whereby one or more factors are introduced systematically (such as at increasing levels or wherein the one or more factors are systematically modified) to a solution, scenario or series thereof in order to assess a property of interest. In this embodiment, the property of interest is the binding affinity between two cofactors. In one embodiment, constructs encoding the two cofactors are obtained and/or synthesized and a series of mutant constructs are prepared and/or synthesized. Mutant constructs encode cofactor mutants that may include truncated mutants (mutant proteins lacking one or more amino acids from either the N- or C-terminal domains), mutants with regional deletions [proteins wherein internal regions (comprising one or more amino acids) of the protein are absent], mutants with single amino acid substitutions (wherein a normally expressed amino acid is replaced with an alternative amino acid), mutants with one or more additional amino acids added internally or at either terminus, mutants with regional substitutions [proteins wherein internal regions (comprising one or more amino acids) of the protein are substituted with alternative regions (comprising one or more amino acids) and/or combinations of any of these. Mutant constructs are mutated randomly or subjected to targeted mutation based on existing knowledge of the molecular interactions necessary for binding between the two cofactors being investigated.
  • In some embodiments, a series of mutant proteins are designed such that the mutations follow a progressive pattern along the polypeptide chain. Such series may allow for a better understanding of a particular aspect or feature of the interaction between cofactors. A mutant series may include, for example, the production of a series of mutants, each with a single amino acid substitution, wherein each mutant has a different amino acid along it's polypeptide sequence mutated (e.g. alanine is substituted, thereby eliminating the influence of an amino acid side chain at each position). In another example, a series of mutants are designed such that the mutants in the series comprise truncations of increasing size. In another example, amino acids capable of being post-translationally modified (e.g. phosphorylated, acetylated, ubiquitinated, glycosylated, etc.) in a similar manner may be mutated along the polypeptide sequence in a series of mutants.
  • For titration experiments with mutant cofactors, a baseline affinity between the two cofactors is established by combining both cofactors under conditions favorable for binding and the binding affinity between the cofactors is assayed. Binding affinity may be assessed using any of a variety of methods known in the art. Such methods may include, but are not limited to Western blot analysis, immunoprecipitation, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP), fluorescence polarization technologies and/or surface plasmon resonance (SPR) based technologies. For titration, according to one method, a mutant series of one or both cofactors are combined with the two unmutated cofactors (to allow for binding competition between the wild type and mutated proteins). Changes in affinity between the two cofactors in the presence of increasing concentrations of different mutants are assessed and compared and/or plotted against the specific mutations present in the series of mutants that are competing for binding. Alternatively, mutant cofactors in a series are individually combined with a corresponding unmutated binding partner and assessed for binding affinity. Increasing concentrations of the wild type cofactor (corresponding to the mutant cofactor) are introduced and changes in binding between the mutant cofactors and the corresponding unmutated binding partner are assessed. Comparisons are made between the resulting binding curves and the binding curves of other mutants tested.
  • In some embodiments, titration of the binding affinity between two cofactors is assessed in the presence or absence of increasing concentrations of a third factor. Such a third factor may be an inhibitor or activator of binding between the two cofactors. A series of mutants, as described above, may be generated for a third factor and such a series may be used in titration experiments to assess the effect of mutations on binding between the two cofactors.
  • Information obtained from titration experiments may be used to design modified mRNA molecules to encode factors that modulate the interaction between cofactors.
  • In some embodiments, titration experiments are carried out wherein the binding affinity between HIF 1 subunits (HIF1-alpha, HIF2-alpha and ARNT) and/or mutated HIF1 subunits and/or other proteins that interact with HIF1 is assessed. Titration experiments may utilize mutant series generated using constructs for one or more of HIF1-alpha, HIF2-alpha, ARNT and/or a third interacting factor. In some embodiments, a mutant series is generated for HIF1-alpha. HIF1-alpha and HIF2-alpha are hyrdroxylated by HIF hydroxylase enzymes under normal levels of oxygen in the cell, facilitating degredation and/or blocking transcriptional activity. Hyrdorxylation decreases as oxygen levels drop, allowing HIF1-alpha and/or HIF2-alpha to associate with their cofactor, ARNT leading to elevated expression of genes comprising HIF-response elements (HREs) (Keith, B. et al., HIF1a and HIF2a: sibling rivalry in hypoxic tumour growth and progression. Nat Rev Cancer. 2011 Dec. 15; 12(1):9-22). In one embodiment, HIF1-alpha mutant series are generated wherein mutations in the series progressively eliminate one or more hydroxylation sites along the polypeptide chain (including, but not limited to proline 402, proline 564 and/or asparagine 803), thereby modulating stability and/or transcriptional activity in mutant versions of HIF1-alpha. In another embodiment, an alternative cofactor, HIF2-alpha is used to generate a mutant series. Such a mutant series may progressively eliminate one or more hydroxylation sites along the polypeptide chain (including, but not limited to proline 405, proline 531 and/or asparagine 847), thereby modulating stability and/or transcriptional activity in mutant versions of HIF2-alpha. In another embodiment, HIF1-alpha and/or HIF2-alpha mutant series are generated that progressively mutate regions necessary for interaction with ARNT, thereby creating mutants with altered abilities to bind ARNT and modulate HIF-dependent gene expression. In another embodiment, ARNT mutant series are generated that progressively mutate regions necessary for interactions with other HIF subunits, thereby creating mutants with altered abilities to bind HIF subunits and modulate HIF-dependent gene expression.
  • In some embodiments, mutant series are generated for Von Hippel-Landau tumor suppressor protein (pVHL). This protein binds hydroxylated HIF1-alpha and HIF2-alpha, facilitating their ubiquitination and degradation. In one embodiment, mutant series are generated that progressively mutate regions necessary for interaction with HIF1 subunits, thereby creating mutants with altered abilities to bind HIF 1 subunits and modulate HIF-dependent gene expression.
  • Shown in Table 27 and 28 are the transcript sequences and polypeptide sequences (respectively) for protein targets for use in titration experiments. The name and description of the gene encoding the polypeptide of interest are accompanied by the ENSEMBL Transcript ID (ENST) and transcript sequence (Table 27) or the ENSEMBL Protein ID (ENSP) and peptide sequence (Table 28). In some embodiments of the present invention, modified mRNAs may be designed to encode factors that modulate the affinity between HIF subunits and/or HIF-dependent gene expression. Such modified mRNAs may be designed using knowledge gained from titration experiments.
  • TABLE 27
    Transcript sequences for additional targets for
    titration experiments
    SEQ
    Target ENST ID
    Target Description ID Transcript Sequence NO
    HIF2-alpha hypoxia 263734 GCTTTACACTCGCGAGCGGACCGCCACACGG 6605
    inducible GTCCGGTGCCCGCTGCGCTTCCGCCCCAGCGC
    factor 2, TCCTGAGGCGGCCGTACAATCCTCGGCAGTGT
    alpha CCTGAGACTGTATGGTCAGCTCAGCCCGGCCT
    subunit; CCGACTCCTTCCGACTCCCAGCATTCGAGCCA
    endothelial CTTTTTTTTTTCTTTGAAAACTCAGAAAAGTG
    PAS ACTCCTTTTCCAGGGAAAAAGGAACTTGGGTT
    domain CCCTTCTCTCCGTCCTCTTTTCGGGTCTGACAG
    protein 1 CCTCCACCCACTCCTTCCCCGGACCCCGCCTC
    CGCGCGCAGGTTCCTCCCAGTCACCTTTCTCC
    ACCCCCGCCCCCGCACCTAGCCCGCCGCGCG
    CCACCTTCCACCTGACTGCGCGGGGCGCTCGG
    GACCTGCGCGCACCTCGGACCTTCACCACCCG
    CCCGGGCCGCGGGGAGCGGACGAGGGCCACA
    GCCCCCCACCCGCCAGGGAGCCCAGGTGCTC
    GGCGTCTGAACGTCTCAAAGGGCCACAGCGA
    CAATGACAGCTGACAAGGAGAAGAAAAGGA
    GTAGCTCGGAGAGGAGGAAGGAGAAGTCCCG
    GGATGCTGCGCGGTGCCGGCGGAGCAAGGAG
    ACGGAGGTGTTCTATGAGCTGGCCCATGAGC
    TGCCTCTGCCCCACAGTGTGAGCTCCCATCTG
    GACAAGGCCTCCATCATGCGACTGGCAATCA
    GCTTCCTGCGAACACACAAGCTCCTCTCCTCA
    GTTTGCTCTGAAAACGAGTCCGAAGCCGAAG
    CTGACCAGCAGATGGACAACTTGTACCTGAA
    AGCCTTGGAGGGTTTCATTGCCGTGGTGACCC
    AAGATGGCGACATGATCTTTCTGTCAGAAAA
    CATCAGCAAGTTCATGGGACTTACACAGGTG
    GAGCTAACAGGACATAGTATCTTTGACTTCAC
    TCATCCCTGCGACCATGAGGAGATTCGTGAG
    AACCTGAGTCTCAAAAATGGCTCTGGTTTTGG
    GAAAAAAAGCAAAGACATGTCCACAGAGCG
    GGACTTCTTCATGAGGATGAAGTGCACGGTC
    ACCAACAGAGGCCGTACTGTCAACCTCAAGT
    CAGCCACCTGGAAGGTCTTGCACTGCACGGG
    CCAGGTGAAAGTCTACAACAACTGCCCTCCTC
    ACAATAGTCTGTGTGGCTACAAGGAGCCCCT
    GCTGTCCTGCCTCATCATCATGTGTGAACCAA
    TCCAGCACCCATCCCACATGGACATCCCCCTG
    GATAGCAAGACCTTCCTGAGCCGCCACAGCA
    TGGACATGAAGTTCACCTACTGTGATGACAG
    AATCACAGAACTGATTGGTTACCACCCTGAG
    GAGCTGCTTGGCCGCTCAGCCTATGAATTCTA
    CCATGCGCTAGACTCCGAGAACATGACCAAG
    AGTCACCAGAACTTGTGCACCAAGGGTCAGG
    TAGTAAGTGGCCAGTACCGGATGCTCGCAAA
    GCATGGGGGCTACGTGTGGCTGGAGACCCAG
    GGGACGGTCATCTACAACCCTCGCAACCTGC
    AGCCCCAGTGCATCATGTGTGTCAACTACGTC
    CTGAGTGAGATTGAGAAGAATGACGTGGTGT
    TCTCCATGGACCAGACTGAATCCCTGTTCAAG
    CCCCACCTGATGGCCATGAACAGCATCTTTGA
    TAGCAGTGGCAAGGGGGCTGTGTCTGAGAAG
    AGTAACTTCCTATTCACCAAGCTAAAGGAGG
    AGCCCGAGGAGCTGGCCCAGCTGGCTCCCAC
    CCCAGGAGACGCCATCATCTCTCTGGATTTCG
    GGAATCAGAACTTCGAGGAGTCCTCAGCCTA
    TGGCAAGGCCATCCTGCCCCCGAGCCAGCCA
    TGGGCCACGGAGTTGAGGAGCCACAGCACCC
    AGAGCGAGGCTGGGAGCCTGCCTGCCTTCAC
    CGTGCCCCAGGCAGCTGCCCCGGGCAGCACC
    ACCCCCAGTGCCACCAGCAGCAGCAGCAGCT
    GCTCCACGCCCAATAGCCCTGAAGACTATTAC
    ACATCTTTGGATAACGACCTGAAGATTGAAG
    TGATTGAGAAGCTCTTCGCCATGGACACAGA
    GGCCAAGGACCAATGCAGTACCCAGACGGAT
    TTCAATGAGCTGGACTTGGAGACACTGGCAC
    CCTATATCCCCATGGACGGGGAAGACTTCCA
    GCTAAGCCCCATCTGCCCCGAGGAGCGGCTC
    TTGGCGGAGAACCCACAGTCCACCCCCCAGC
    ACTGCTTCAGTGCCATGACAAACATCTTCCAG
    CCACTGGCCCCTGTAGCCCCGCACAGTCCCTT
    CCTCCTGGACAAGTTTCAGCAGCAGCTGGAG
    AGCAAGAAGACAGAGCCCGAGCACCGGCCCA
    TGTCCTCCATCTTCTTTGATGCCGGAAGCAAA
    GCATCCCTGCCACCGTGCTGTGGCCAGGCCA
    GCACCCCTCTCTCTTCCATGGGGGGCAGATCC
    AATACCCAGTGGCCCCCAGATCCACCATTAC
    ATTTTGGGCCCACAAAGTGGGCCGTCGGGGA
    TCAGCGCACAGAGTTCTTGGGAGCAGCGCCG
    TTGGGGCCCCCTGTCTCTCCACCCCATGTCTC
    CACCTTCAAGACAAGGTCTGCAAAGGGTTTT
    GGGGCTCGAGGCCCAGACGTGCTGAGTCCGG
    CCATGGTAGCCCTCTCCAACAAGCTGAAGCT
    GAAGCGACAGCTGGAGTATGAAGAGCAAGCC
    TTCCAGGACCTGAGCGGGGGGGACCCACCTG
    GTGGCAGCACCTCACATTTGATGTGGAAACG
    GATGAAGAACCTCAGGGGTGGGAGCTGCCCT
    TTGATGCCGGACAAGCCACTGAGCGCAAATG
    TACCCAATGATAAGTTCACCCAAAACCCCAT
    GAGGGGCCTGGGCCATCCCCTGAGACATCTG
    CCGCTGCCACAGCCTCCATCTGCCATCAGTCC
    CGGGGAGAACAGCAAGAGCAGGTTCCCCCCA
    CAGTGCTACGCCACCCAGTACCAGGACTACA
    GCCTGTCGTCAGCCCACAAGGTGTCAGGCAT
    GGCAAGCCGGCTGCTCGGGCCCTCATTTGAGT
    CCTACCTGCTGCCCGAACTGACCAGATATGAC
    TGTGAGGTGAACGTGCCCGTGCTGGGAAGCT
    CCACGCTCCTGCAAGGAGGGGACCTCCTCAG
    AGCCCTGGACCAGGCCACCTGAGCCAGGCCT
    TCTACCTGGGCAGCACCTCTGCCGACGCCGTC
    CCACCAGCTTCACTCTCTCCGTCTGTTTTTGCA
    ACTAGGTATTTCTAACGCCAGCACACTATTTA
    CAAGATGGACTTACCTGGCAGACTTGCCCAG
    GTCACCAAGCAGTGGCCTTTTTCTGAGATGCT
    CACTTTATTATCCCTATTTTTAAAGTACACAA
    TTGTTTTACCTGTTCTGAAATGTTCTTAAATTT
    TGTAGGATTTTTTTCCTCCCCACCTTCAATGA
    CTTCTAATTTATATTATCCATAGGTTTCTCTCC
    CTCCTTCTCCTTCTCACACACAACTGTCCATA
    CTAACAAGTTTGGTGCATGTCTGTTCTTCTGT
    AGGGAGAAGCTTTAGCTTCATTTTACTAAAAA
    GATTCCTCGTTATTGTTGTTGCCAAAGAGAAA
    CAAAAATGATTTTGCTTTCCAAGCTTGGTTTG
    TGGCGTCTCCCTCGCAGAGCCCTTCTCGTTTC
    TTTTTTAAACTAATCACCATATTGTAAATTTC
    AGGGTTTTTTTTTTTTTGTTTAAGCTGACTCTT
    TGCTCTAATTTTGGAAAAAAAGAAATGTGAA
    GGGTCAACTCCAACGTATGTGGTTATCTGTGA
    AAGTTGCACAGCGTGGCTTTTCCTAAACTGGT
    GTTTTTCCCCCGCATTTGGTGGATTTTTTATTA
    TTATTCAAAAACATAACTGAGTTTTTTAAAAG
    AGGAGAAAATTTATATCTGGGTTAAGTGTTTA
    TCATATATATGGGTACTTTGTAATATCTAAAA
    ACTTAGAAACGGAAATGGAATCCTGCTCACA
    AAATCACTTTAAGATCTTTTCGAAGCTGTTAA
    TTTTTCTTAGTGTTGTGGACACTGCAGACTTG
    TCCAGTGCTCCCACGGCCTGTACGGACACTGT
    GGAAGGCCTCCCTCTGTCGGCTTTTTGCCATC
    TGTGATATGCCATAGGTGTGACAATCCGAGC
    AGTGGAGTCATTCAGCGGGAGCACTGCGCGC
    TATCCCCTCACATTCTCTATGTACTATGTATGT
    ATGTATTATTATTATTGCTGCCAAGAGGGTCT
    GATGGCACGTTGTGGGGTCGGGGGGTGGGGC
    GGGGAAGTGCTCTAACTTTTCTTAAGGTTTTG
    TTGCTAGCCCTTCAAGTGCACTGAGCTATGTG
    ACTCGGATGGTCTTTCACACGGCACATTTGGA
    CATTTCCAGAACTACCATGAGATGGTTTAGAC
    GGGAATTCATGCAAATGAGGGGTCAAAAATG
    GTATAGTGACCCCGTCCACGTCCTCCAAGCTC
    ACGACCTTGGAGCCCCGTGGAGCTGGACTGA
    GGAGGAGGCTGCACAGCGGGAGAGCAGCTG
    GTCCAGACCAGCCCTGCAGCCCCCACTCAGC
    CGGCAGCCAGATGGCCCCGCAAGGCCTCCAG
    GGATGGCCCCTAGCCACAGGCCCTGGCTGAG
    GTCTCTGGGTCGGTCAGTGACATGTAGGTAG
    GAAGCACTGAAAATAGTGTTCCCAGAGCACT
    TTGCAACTCCCTGGGTAAGAGGGACGACACC
    TCTGGTTTTTCAATACCAATTACATGGAACTT
    TTCTGTAATGGGTACAATGAAGAAGTTTCTAA
    AAACACACACAAAGCACATTGGGCCAACTAT
    TTAGTAAGCCCGGATAGACTTATTGCCAAAA
    ACAAAAAATAGCTTTCAAAAGAAATTTAAGT
    TCTATGAGAAATTCCTTAGTCATGGTGTTGCG
    TAAATCATATTTTAGCTGCACGGCATTACCCC
    ACACAGGGTGGCAGAACTTGAAGGGTTACTG
    ACGTGTAAATGCTGGTATTTGATTTCCTGTGT
    GTGTTGCCCTGGCATTAAGGGCATTTTACCCT
    TGCAGTTTTACTAAAACACTGAAAAATATTCC
    AAGCTTCATATTAACCCTACCTGTCAACGTAA
    CGATTTCATGAACGTTATTATATTGTCGAATT
    CCTACTGACAACATTATAACTGTATGGGAGCT
    TAACTTTATAAGGAAATGTATTTTGACACTGG
    TATCTTATTAAAGTATTCTGATCCTA
    pVHL von Hippel- 256474 TGAGTGTTTATGTTTGTAGTTTTAATTGCTCTG 6606
    Lindau AAGTAAATATCTGATTTTCCAATTTCCACCAG
    tumor AGTGCTCTGCACATAGTAGGTCTAATTATTTT
    suppressor TCCCTCTTTACTAATCACCCATGCCTTGTAAG
    AATTCAGTTAGTTGACTTTTTGTACTTTATAA
    GCGTGATGATTGGGTGTTCCCGTGTGAGATGC
    GCCACCCTCGAACCTTGTTACGACGTCGGCAC
    ATTGCGCGTCTGACATGAAGAAAAAAAAAAT
    TCAGTTAGTCCACCAGGCACAGTGGCTAAGG
    CCTGTAATCCCTGCACTTTGAGAGGCCAAGGC
    AGGAGGATCACTTGAACCCAGGAGTTCGAGA
    CCAGCCTAGGCAACATAGCGAGACTCCGTTT
    CAAACAACAAATAAAAATAATTAGTCGGGCA
    TGGTGGTGCGCGCCTACAGTACCAACTACTCG
    GGAGGCTGAGGCGAGACGATCGCTTGAGCCA
    GGGAGGTCAAGGCTGCAGTGAGCCAAGCTCG
    CGCCACTGCACTCCAGCCCGGGCGACAGAGT
    GAGACCCTGTCTCAAAAAAAAAAAAAACACC
    AAACCTTAGAGGGGCGAAAAAAAATTTTATA
    GTGGAAATACAGTAACGAGTTGGCCTAGCCT
    CGCCTCCGTTACAACGGCCTACGGTGCTGGA
    GGATCCTTCTGCGCACGCGCACAGCCTCCGGC
    CGGCTATTTCCGCGAGCGCGTTCCATCCTCTA
    CCGAGCGCGCGCGAAGACTACGGAGGTCGAC
    TCGGGAGCGCGCACGCAGCTCCGCCCCGCGT
    CCGACCCGCGGATCCCGCGGCGTCCGGCCCG
    GGTGGTCTGGATCGCGGAGGGAATGCCCCGG
    AGGGCGGAGAACTGGGACGAGGCCGAGGTA
    GGCGCGGAGGAGGCAGGCGTCGAAGAGTAC
    GGCCCTGAAGAAGACGGCGGGGAGGAGTCG
    GGCGCCGAGGAGTCCGGCCCGGAAGAGTCCG
    GCCCGGAGGAACTGGGCGCCGAGGAGGAGAT
    GGAGGCCGGGCGGCCGCGGCCCGTGCTGCGC
    TCGGTGAACTCGCGCGAGCCCTCCCAGGTCAT
    CTTCTGCAATCGCAGTCCGCGCGTCGTGCTGC
    CCGTATGGCTCAACTTCGACGGCGAGCCGCA
    GCCCTACCCAACGCTGCCGCCTGGCACGGGC
    CGCCGCATCCACAGCTACCGAGGTCACCTTTG
    GCTCTTCAGAGATGCAGGGACACACGATGGG
    CTTCTGGTTAACCAAACTGAATTATTTGTGCC
    ATCTCTCAATGTTGACGGACAGCCTATTTTTG
    CCAATATCACACTGCCAGTGTATACTCTGAAA
    GAGCGATGCCTCCAGGTTGTCCGGAGCCTAG
    TCAAGCCTGAGAATTACAGGAGACTGGACAT
    CGTCAGGTCGCTCTACGAAGATCTGGAAGAC
    CACCCAAATGTGCAGAAAGACCTGGAGCGGC
    TGACACAGGAGCGCATTGCACATCAACGGAT
    GGGAGATTGAAGATTTCTGTTGAAACTTACAC
    TGTTTCATCTCAGCTTTTGATGGTACTGATGA
    GTCTTGATCTAGATACAGGACTGGTTCCTTCC
    TTAGTTTCAAAGTGTCTCATTCTCAGAGTAAA
    ATAGGCACCATTGCTTAAAAGAAAGTTAACT
    GACTTCACTAGGCATTGTGATGTTTAGGGGCA
    AACATCACAAAATGTAATTTAATGCCTGCCCA
    TTAGAGAAGTATTTATCAGGAGAAGGTGGTG
    GCATTTTTGCTTCCTAGTAAGTCAGGACAGCT
    TGTATGTAAGGAGGTTTGTATAAGTAATTCAG
    TGGGAATTGCAGCATATCGTTTAATTTTAAGA
    AGGCATTGGCATCTGCTTTTAATGGATGTATA
    ATACATCCATTCTACATCCGTAGCGGTTGGTG
    ACTTGTCTGCCTCCTGCTTTGGGAAGACTGAG
    GCATCCGTGAGGCAGGGACAAGTCTTTCTCCT
    CTTTGAGACCCCAGTGCCTGCACATCATGAGC
    CTTCAGTCAGGGTTTGTCAGAGGAACAAACC
    AGGGGACACTTTGTTAGAAAGTGCTTAGAGG
    TTCTGCCTCTATTTTTGTTGGGGGGTGGGAGA
    GGGGACCTTAAAATGTGTACAGTGAACAAAT
    GTCTTAAAGGGAATCATTTTTGTAGGAAGCAT
    TTTTTATAATTTTCTAAGTCGTGCACTTTCTCG
    GTCCACTCTTGTTGAAGTGCTGTTTTATTACT
    GTTTCTAAACTAGGATTGACATTCTACAGTTG
    TGATAATAGCATTTTTGTAACTTGCCATCCGC
    ACAGAAAATACGAGAAAATCTGCATGTTTGA
    TTATAGTATTAATGGACAAATAAGTTTTTGCT
    AAATGTGAGTATTTCTGTTCCTTTTTGTAAAT
    ATGTGACATTCCTGATTGATTTGGGTTTTTTTG
    TTGTTGTTGTTTTGTTTTGTTTTGTTTTTTTGAG
    ATGGAGTCTCACTCTTGTCACCCAGGCTGGAG
    TGCAGTGGCGCCATCTCGGCTCACTGCAACCT
    CTGCCTCCTGGGTTCACGTAATCCTCCTGAGT
    AGCTGGGATTACAGGCGCCTGCCACCACGCT
    GGCCAATTTTTGTACTTTTAGTAGAGACAGTG
    TTTCGTCATGTTGGCCAGGCTGGTTTCAAACT
    CCTGACCTCAGGTGATCCGCCCACCTCAGCCT
    CCCAAAATGGTGGGATTACAGGTGTGTGGGC
    CACCGTGCCTGGCTGATTCAGCATTTTTTATC
    AGGCAGGACCAGGTGGCACTTCCACCTCCAG
    CCTCTGGTCCTACCAATGGATTCATGGAGTAG
    CCTGGACTGTTTCATAGTTTTCTAAATGTACA
    AATTCTTATAGGCTAGACTTAGATTCATTAAC
    TCAAATTCAATGCTTCTATCAGACTCAGTTTT
    TTGTAACTAATAGATTTTTTTTTCCACTTTTGT
    TCTACTCCTTCCCTAATAGCTTTTTAAAAAAA
    TCTCCCCAGTAGAGAAACATTTGGAAAAGAC
    AGAAAACTAAAAAGGAAGAAAAAAGATCCC
    TATTAGATACACTTCTTAAATACAATCACATT
    AACATTTTGAGCTATTTCCTTCCAGCCTTTTTA
    GGGCAGATTTTGGTTGGTTTTTACATAGTTGA
    GATTGTACTGTTCATACAGTTTTATACCCTTTT
    TCATTTAACTTTATAACTTAAATATTGCTCTAT
    GTTAGTATAAGCTTTTCACAAACATTAGTATA
    GTCTCCCTTTTATAATTAATGTTTGTGGGTATT
    TCTTGGCATGCATCTTTAATTCCTTATCCTAGC
    CTTTGGGCACAATTCCTGTGCTCAAAAATGAG
    AGTGACGGCTGGCATGGTGGCTCCCGCCTGT
    AATCCCAGTACTTTGGAAAGCCAAGGTAAGA
    GGATTGCTTGAGCCCAGAACTTCAAGATGAG
    CCTGGGCTCATAGTGAGAACCCATCTATACA
    AAAAATTTTTAAAAATTAGCATGGCGGCACA
    CATCTGTAATCCTAGCTACTTGGCAGGCTGAG
    GTGAGAAGATCATTGGAGTTTAGGAATTGGA
    GGCTGCAGTGAGCCATGAGTATGCCACTGCA
    CTCCAGCCTGGGGGACAGAGCAAGACCCTGC
    CTCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATCAGG
    CCGGGCATGGTGGCTCACGCCTGTAATCCCA
    GCACTTTGGGAGGTCGAGGTGGGCAGATCAC
    CTGAGGTCAGGAGTTCGAGACCAGCCTGGCC
    AACATGGTAAAACCCCATTTCTACTAAAAAA
    TACAAGAAT
    pVHL von Hippel- 345392 CCCGCGTCCGACCCGCGGATCCCGCGGCGTC 6607
    Lindau CGGCCCGGGTGGTCTGGATCGCGGAGGGAAT
    tumor GCCCCGGAGGGCGGAGAACTGGGACGAGGCC
    suppressor GAGGTAGGCGCGGAGGAGGCAGGCGTCGAA
    GAGTACGGCCCTGAAGAAGACGGCGGGGAG
    GAGTCGGGCGCCGAGGAGTCCGGCCCGGAAG
    AGTCCGGCCCGGAGGAACTGGGCGCCGAGGA
    GGAGATGGAGGCCGGGCGGCCGCGGCCCGTG
    CTGCGCTCGGTGAACTCGCGCGAGCCCTCCCA
    GGTCATCTTCTGCAATCGCAGTCCGCGCGTCG
    TGCTGCCCGTATGGCTCAACTTCGACGGCGAG
    CCGCAGCCCTACCCAACGCTGCCGCCTGGCA
    CGGGCCGCCGCATCCACAGCTACCGAGTGTA
    TACTCTGAAAGAGCGATGCCTCCAGGTTGTCC
    GGAGCCTAGTCAAGCCTGAGAATTACAGGAG
    ACTGGACATCGTCAGGTCGCTCTACGAAGAT
    CTGGAAGACCACCCAAATGTGCAGAAAGACC
    TGGAGCGGCTGACACAGGAGCGCATTGCACA
    TCAACGGATGGGAGATTGAAGATTTCTGTTG
    AAACTTACACTGTTTCATCTCAGCTTTTGATG
    GTACTGATGAGTCTTGATCTAGATACAGGACT
    GGTTCCTTCCTTAGTTTCAAAGTGTCTCATTCT
    CAGAGTAAAATAGGCACCATTGCTTAAAAGA
    AAGTTAACTGACTTCACTAGGCATTGTGATGT
    TTAGGGGCAAACATCACAAAATGTAATTTAA
    TGCCTGCCCATTAGAGAAGTATTTATCAGGAG
    AAGGTGGTGGCATTTTTGCTTCCTAGTAAGTC
    AGGACAGCTTGTATGTAAGGAGGTTTGTATA
    AGTAATTCAGTGGGAATTGCAGCATATCGTTT
    AATTTTAAGAAGGCATTGGCATCTGCTTTTAA
    TGGATGTATAATACATCCATTCTACATCCGTA
    GCGGTTGGTGACTTGTCTGCCTCCTGCTTTGG
    GAAGACTGAGGCATCCGTGAGGCAGGGACAA
    GTCTTTCTCCTCTTTGAGACCCCAGTGCCTGC
    ACATCATGAGCCTTCAGTCAGGGTTTGTCAGA
    GGAACAAACCAGGGGACACTTTGTTAGAAAG
    TGCTTAGAGGTTCTGCCTCTATTTTTGTTGGG
    GGGTGGGAGAGGGGACCTTAAAATGTGTACA
    GTGAACAAATGTCTTAAAGGGAATCATTTTTG
    TAGGAAGCATTTTTTATAATTTTCTAAGTCGT
    GCACTTTCTCGGTCCACTCTTGTTGAAGTGCT
    GTTTTATTACTGTTTCTAAACTAGGATTGACA
    TTCTACAGTTGTGATAATAGCATTTTTGTAAC
    TTGCCATCCGCACAGAAAATACGAGAAAATC
    TGCATGTTTGATTATAGTATTAATGGACAAAT
    AAGTTTTTGCTAAATGTGAGTATTTCTGTTCC
    TTTTTGTAAATATGTGACATTCCTGATTGATTT
    GGGTTTTTTTGTTGTTGTTGTTTTGTTTTGTTTT
    GTTTTTTTGAGATGGAGTCTCACTCTTGTCAC
    CCAGGCTGGAGTGCAGTGGCGCCATCTCGGC
    TCACTGCAACCTCTGCCTCCTGGGTTCACGTA
    ATCCTCCTGAGTAGCTGGGATTACAGGCGCCT
    GCCACCACGCTGGCCAATTTTTGTACTTTTAG
    TAGAGACAGTGTTTCGTCATGTTGGCCAGGCT
    GGTTTCAAACTCCTGACCTCAGGTGATCCGCC
    CACCTCAGCCTCCCAAAATGGTGGGATTACA
    GGTGTGTGGGCCACCGTGCCTGGCTGATTCAG
    CATTTTTTATCAGGCAGGACCAGGTGGCACTT
    CCACCTCCAGCCTCTGGTCCTACCAATGGATT
    CATGGAGTAGCCTGGACTGTTTCATAGTTTTC
    TAAATGTACAAATTCTTATAGGCTAGACTTAG
    ATTCATTAACTCAAATTCAATGCTTCTATCAG
    ACTCAGTTTTTTGTAACTAATAGATTTTTTTTT
    CCACTTTTGTTCTACTCCTTCCCTAATAGCTTT
    TTAAAAAAATCTCCCCAGTAGAGAAACATTT
    GGAAAAGACAGAAAACTAAAAAGGAAGAAA
    AAAGATCCCTATTAGATACACTTCTTAAATAC
    AATCACATTAACATTTTGAGCTATTTCCTTCC
    AGCCTTTTTAGGGCAGATTTTGGTTGGTTTTT
    ACATAGTTGAGATTGTACTGTTCATACAGTTT
    TATACCCTTTTTCATTTAACTTTATAACTTAAA
    TATTGCTCTATGTTAGTATAAGCTTTTCACAA
    ACATTAGTATAGTCTCCCTTTTATAATTAATG
    TTTGTGGGTATTTCTTGGCATGCATCTTTAATT
    CCTTATCCTAGCCTTTGGGCACAATTCCTGTG
    CTCAAAAATGAGAGTGACGGCTGGCATGGTG
    GCTCCCGCCTGTAATCCCAGTACTTTGGAAAG
    CCAAGGTAAGAGGATTGCTTGAGCCCAGAAC
    TTCAAGATGAGCCTGGGCTCATAGTGAGAAC
    CCATCTATACAAAAAATTTTTAAAAATTAGCA
    TGGCGGCACACATCTGTAATCCTAGCTACTTG
    GCAGGCTGAGGTGAGAAGATCATTGGAGTTT
    AGGAATTGGAGGCTGCAGTGAGCCATGAGTA
    TGCCACTGCACTCCAGCCTGGGGGACAGAGC
    AAGACCCTGCCTCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
    AAAAA
    pVHL von Hippel- 450183 GGATCCCGCGGCGTCCGGCCCGGGTGGTCTG 6608
    Lindau GATCGCGGAGGGAATGCCCCGGAGGGCGGAG
    tumor AACTGGGACGAGGCCGAGGTAGGCGCGGAG
    suppressor GAGGCAGGCGTCGAAGAGTACGGCCCTGAAG
    AAGACAGCTACCGAGGTCACCTTTGGCTCTTC
    AGAGATGCAGGGACACACGATGGGCTTCTGG
    TTAACCAAACTGAATTATTTGTGCCATCTCTC
    AATGTTGACGGACAGCCTATTTTTGCCAATAT
    CACACTGCCAGTGTATACTCTGAAAGAGCGA
    TGCCTCCAGGTTGTCCGGAGCCTAGTCAAGCC
    TGAGAATTACAGGAGACTGGACATCGTCAGG
    TCGCTCTACGAAGATCTGGAAGACCACCCAA
    ATGTGCAGAAAGACCTGGAGCGGCTGACACA
    GGAGCGCATTGCACATCAACGGATGGGAGAT
    TGAAGATTTCTGTTGAAACTTACACTGTTTCA
    TCTCAGCTTTTGATGGTACTGATGAGTCTTGA
    TCTAGATACAGGACTGGTTCCTTCCTTAGTTT
    CAAAGTGTCTCATTCTCAGAGTAAAATAGGC
    ACCATTGCTTAAAAGAAAGTTAACTGACTTCA
    CTAGGCATTGTGATGTTTAGGGGCAAACATC
    ACAAAATGTAATTTAATGCCTGCCCATTAGAG
    AAGTATTTATCAGGAGAAGGTGGTGGCATTTT
    TGCTTCCTAGTAAGTCAGGACAGCTTGTATGT
    AAGGAGGTTTGTATAAGTAATTCAGTGGGAA
    TTGCAGCATATCGTTTAATTTTAAGAAGGCAT
    TGGCATCTGCTTTTAATGGATGTATAATACAT
    CCATTCTACATCCGTAGCGGTTGGTGACTTGT
    CTGCCTCCTGCTTTGGGAAGACTGAGGCATCC
    GTGAGGCAGGGACAAGTCTTTCTCCTCTTTGA
    GACCCCAGTGCCTGCACATCATGAGCCTTCAG
    TCAGGGTTTGTCAGAGGAACAAACCAGGGGA
    CACTTTGTTAGAAAGTGCTTAGAGGTTCTGCC
    TCTATTTTTGTTGGGGGGTGGGAGAGGGGAC
    CTTAAAATGTGTACAGTGAACAAATGTCTTAA
    AGGGAATCATTTTTGTAGGAAGCATTTTTTAT
    AATTTTCTAAGTCGTGCACTTTCTCGGTCCAC
    TCTTGTT
    HIF1-alpha hypoxia 557538 ATTTGAAAACTTGGCAACCTTGGATTGGATGG 6609
    inducible ATTCATATTTCTTAGTATAGAAGTTCTTGATA
    factor 1, TAACTGAAAAATTAAGTTAAACACTTAATAA
    alpha GTGGTGGTTACTCAGCACTTTTAGATGCTGTT
    subunit TATAATAGATGACCTTTTCTAACTAATTTACA
    (basic helix- GTTTTTTGAAAGATAACTGAGAGGTTGAGGG
    loop-helix ACGGAGATTTTCTTCAAGCAATTTTTTTTTTCA
    transcription TTTTAAATGAGCTCCCAATGTCGGAGTTTGGA
    factor) AAACAAATTTGTCTTTTTAAAAGAAGGTCTAG
    GAAACTCAAAACCTGAAGAATTGGAAGAAAT
    CAGAATAGAAAATGGTAGGATAAGTTCTGAA
    CGTCGAAAAGAAAAGTCTCGAGATGCAGCCA
    GATCTCGGCGAAGTAAAGAATCTGAAGTTTTT
    TATGAGCTTGCTCATCAGTTGCCACTTCCACA
    TAATGTGAGTTCGCATCTTGATAAGGCCTCTG
    TGATGAGGCTTACCATCAGCTATTTGCGTGTG
    AGGAAACTTCTGGATGCTGGTGATTTGGATAT
    TGAAGATGACATGAAAGCACAGATGAATTGC
    TTTTATTTGAAAGCCTTGGATGGTTTTGTTAT
    GGTTCTCACAGATGATGGTGACATGATTTACA
    TTTCTGATAATGTGAACAAATACATGGGATTA
    ACTCAGTTTGAACTAACTGGACACAGTGTGTT
    TGATTTTACTCATCCATGTGACCATGAGGAAA
    TGAGAGAAATGCTTACACACAGAAATGGCCT
    TGTGAAAAAGGGTAAAGAACAAAACACACA
    GCGAAGCTTTTTTCTCAGAATGAAGTGTACCC
    TAACTAGCCGAGGAAGAACTATGAACATAAA
    GTCTGCAACATGGAAGGTATTGCACTGCACA
    GGCCACATTCACGTATATGATACCAACAGTA
    ACCAACCTCAGTGTGGGTATAAGAAACCACC
    TATGACCTGCTTGGTGCTGATTTGTGAACCCA
    TTCCTCACCCATCAAATATTGAAATTCCTTTA
    GATAGCAAGACTTTCCTCAGTCGACACAGCCT
    GGATATGAAATTTTCTTATTGTGATGAAAGAA
    TTACCGAATTGATGGGATATGAGCCAGAAGA
    ACTTTTAGGCCGCTCAATTTATGAATATTATC
    ATGCTTTGGACTCTGATCATCTGACCAAAACT
    CATCATGATATGTTTACTAAAGGACAAGTCAC
    CACAGGACAGTACAGGATGCTTGCCAAAAGA
    GGTGGATATGTCTGGGTTGAAACTCAAGCAA
    CTGTCATATATAACACCAAGAATTCTCAACCA
    CAGTGCATTGTATGTGTGAATTACGTTGTGAG
    TGGTATTATTCAGCACGACTTGATTTTCTCCC
    TTCAACAAACAGAATGTGTCCTTAAACCGGTT
    GAATCTTCAGATATGAAAATGACTCAGCTATT
    CACCAAAGTTGAATCAGAAGATACAAGTAGC
    CTCTTTGACAAACTTAAGAAGGAACCTGATG
    CTTTAACTTTGCTGGCCCCAGCCGCTGGAGAC
    ACAATCATATCTTTAGATTTTGGCAGCAACGA
    CACAGAAACTGATGACCAGCAACTTGAGGAA
    GTACCATTATATAATGATGTAATGCTCCCCTC
    ACCCAACGAAAAATTACAGAATATAAATTTG
    GCAATGTCTCCATTACCCACCGCTGAAACGCC
    AAAGCCACTTCGAAGTAGTGCTGACCCTGCA
    CTCAATCAAGAAGTTGCATTAAAATTAGAAC
    CAAATCCAGAGTCACTGGAACTTTCTTTTACC
    ATGCCCCAGATTCAGGATCAGACACCTAGTC
    CTTCCGATGGAAGCACTAGACAAAGTTCACC
    TGAGCCTAATAGTCCCAGTGAATATTGTTTTT
    ATGTGGATAGTGATATGGTCAATGAATTCAA
    GTTGGAATTGGTAGAAAAACTTTTTGCTGAAG
    ACACAGAAGCAAAGAACCCATTTTCTACTCA
    GGACACAGATTTAGACTTGGAGATGTTAGCT
    CCCTATATCCCAATGGATGATGACTTCCAGTT
    ACGTTCCTTCGATCAGTTGTCACCATTAGAAA
    GCAGTTCCGCAAGCCCTGAAAGCGCAAGTCC
    TCAAAGCACAGTTACAGTATTCCAGCAGACT
    CAAATACAAGAACCTACTGCTAATGCCACCA
    CTACCACTGCCACCACTGATGAATTAAAAAC
    AGTGACAAAAGACCGTATGGAAGACATTAAA
    ATATTGATTGCATCTCCATCTCCTACCCACAT
    ACATAAAGAAACTACTAGTGCCACATCATCA
    CCATATAGAGATACTCAAAGTCGGACAGCCT
    CACCAAACAGAGCAGGAAAAGGAGTCATAG
    AACAGACAGAAAAATCTCATCCAAGAAGCCC
    TAACGTGTTATCTGTCGCTTTGAGTCAAAGAA
    CTACAGTTCCTGAGGAAGAACTAAATCCAAA
    GATACTAGCTTTGCAGAATGCTCAGAGAAAG
    CGAAAAATGGAACATGATGGTTCACTTTTTCA
    AGCAGTAGGAATTGGAACATTATTACAGCAG
    CCAGACGATCATGCAGCTACTACATCACTTTC
    TTGGAAACGTGTAAAAGGATGCAAATCTAGT
    GAACAGAATGGAATGGAGCAAAAGACAATTA
    TTTTAATACCCTCTGATTTAGCATGTAGACTG
    CTGGGGCAATCAATGGATGAAAGTGGATTAC
    CACAGCTGACCAGTTATGATTGTGAAGTTAAT
    GCTCCTATACAAGGCAGCAGAAACCTACTGC
    AGGGTGAAGAATTACTCAGAGCTTTGGATCA
    AGTTAACTGAGCTTTTTCTTAATTTCATTCCTT
    TTTTTGGACACTGGTGGCTCATTACCTAAAGC
    AGTCTATTTATATTTTCTACATCTAATTTTAGA
    AGCCTGGCTACAATACTGCACAAACTTGGTTA
    GTTCAATTTTGATCCCCTTTCTACTTAATTTAC
    ATTAATGCTCTTTTTTAGTATGTTCTTTAATGC
    TGGATCACAGACAGCTCATTTTCTCAGTTTTT
    TGGTATTTAAACCATTGCATTGCAGTAGCATC
    ATTTTAAAAAATGCACCTTTTTATTTATTTATT
    TTTGGCTAGGGAGTTTATCCCTTTTTCGAATT
    ATTTTTAAGAAGATGCCAATATAATTTTTGTA
    AGAAGGCAGTAACCTTTCATCATGATCATAG
    GCAGTTGAAAAATTTTTACACCTTTTTTTTCA
    CATTTTACATAAATAATAATGCTTTGCCAGCA
    GTACGTGGTAGCCACAATTGCACAATATATTT
    TCTTAAAAAATACCAGCAGTTACTCATGGAAT
    ATATTCTGCGTTTATAAAACTAGTTTTTAAGA
    AGAAATTTTTTTTGGCCTATGAAATTGTTAAA
    CCTGGAACATGACATTGTTAATCATATAATAA
    TGATTCTTAAATGCTGTATGGTTTATTATTTA
    AATGGGTAAAGCCATTTACATAATATAGAAA
    GATATGCATATATCTAGAAGG
    HIF1-alpha hypoxia 394997 GACAGGAGGATCACCCTCTTCGTCGCTTCGGC 6610
    inducible CAGTGTGTCGGGCTGGGCCCTGACAAGCCAC
    factor 1, CTGAGGAGAGGCTCGGAGCCGGGCCCGGACC
    alpha CCGGCGATTGCCGCCCGCTTCTCTCTAGTCTC
    subunit ACGAGGGGTTTCCCGCCTCGCACCCCCACCTC
    (basic helix- TGGACTTGCCTTTCCTTCTCTTCTCCGCGTGTG
    loop-helix GAGGGAGCCAGCGCTTAGGCCGGAGCGAGCC
    transcription TGGGGGCCGCCCGCCGTGAAGACATCGCGGG
    factor) GACCGATTCACCATGGAGGGCGCCGGCGGCG
    CGAACGACAAGAAAAATAGGATAAGTTCTGA
    ACGTCGAAAAGAAAAGTCTCGAGATGCAGCC
    AGATCTCGGCGAAGTAAAGAATCTGAAGTTT
    TTTATGAGCTTGCTCATCAGTTGCCACTTCCA
    CATAATGTGAGTTCGCATCTTGATAAGGCCTC
    TGTGATGAGGCTTACCATCAGCTATTTGCGTG
    TGAGGAAACTTCTGGATGCTGGTGATTTGGAT
    ATTGAAGATGACATGAAAGCACAGATGAATT
    GCTTTTATTTGAAAGCCTTGGATGGTTTTGTT
    ATGGTTCTCACAGATGATGGTGACATGATTTA
    CATTTCTGATAATGTGAACAAATACATGGGAT
    TAACTCAGTTTGAACTAACTGGACACAGTGTG
    TTTGATTTTACTCATCCATGTGACCATGAGGA
    AATGAGAGAAATGCTTACACACAGAAATGGC
    CTTGTGAAAAAGGGTAAAGAACAAAACACAC
    AGCGAAGCTTTTTTCTCAGAATGAAGTGTACC
    CTAACTAGCCGAGGAAGAACTATGAACATAA
    AGTCTGCAACATGGAAGGTATTGCACTGCAC
    AGGCCACATTCACGTATATGATACCAACAGT
    AACCAACCTCAGTGTGGGTATAAGAAACCAC
    CTATGACCTGCTTGGTGCTGATTTGTGAACCC
    ATTCCTCACCCATCAAATATTGAAATTCCTTT
    AGATAGCAAGACTTTCCTCAGTCGACACAGC
    CTGGATATGAAATTTTCTTATTGTGATGAAAG
    AATTACCGAATTGATGGGATATGAGCCAGAA
    GAACTTTTAGGCCGCTCAATTTATGAATATTA
    TCATGCTTTGGACTCTGATCATCTGACCAAAA
    CTCATCATGATATGTTTACTAAAGGACAAGTC
    ACCACAGGACAGTACAGGATGCTTGCCAAAA
    GAGGTGGATATGTCTGGGTTGAAACTCAAGC
    AACTGTCATATATAACACCAAGAATTCTCAAC
    CACAGTGCATTGTATGTGTGAATTACGTTGTG
    AGTGGTATTATTCAGCACGACTTGATTTTCTC
    CCTTCAACAAACAGAATGTGTCCTTAAACCG
    GTTGAATCTTCAGATATGAAAATGACTCAGCT
    ATTCACCAAAGTTGAATCAGAAGATACAAGT
    AGCCTCTTTGACAAACTTAAGAAGGAACCTG
    ATGCTTTAACTTTGCTGGCCCCAGCCGCTGGA
    GACACAATCATATCTTTAGATTTTGGCAGCAA
    CGACACAGAAACTGATGACCAGCAACTTGAG
    GAAGTACCATTATATAATGATGTAATGCTCCC
    CTCACCCAACGAAAAATTACAGAATATAAAT
    TTGGCAATGTCTCCATTACCCACCGCTGAAAC
    GCCAAAGCCACTTCGAAGTAGTGCTGACCCT
    GCACTCAATCAAGAAGTTGCATTAAAATTAG
    AACCAAATCCAGAGTCACTGGAACTTTCTTTT
    ACCATGCCCCAGATTCAGGATCAGACACCTA
    GTCCTTCCGATGGAAGCACTAGACAAAGTTC
    ACCTGAGCCTAATAGTCCCAGTGAATATTGTT
    TTTATGTGGATAGTGATATGGTCAATGAATTC
    AAGTTGGAATTGGTAGAAAAACTTTTTGCTGA
    AGACACAGAAGCAAAGAACCCATTTTCTACT
    CAGGACACAGATTTAGACTTGGAGATGTTAG
    CTCCCTATATCCCAATGGATGATGACTTCCAG
    TTACGTTCCTTCGATCAGTTGTCACCATTAGA
    AAGCAGTTCCGCAAGCCCTGAAAGCGCAAGT
    CCTCAAAGCACAGTTACAGTATTCCAGCAGA
    CTCAAATACAAGAACCTACTGCTAATGCCAC
    CACTACCACTGCCACCACTGATGAATTAAAA
    ACAGTGACAAAAGACCGTATGGAAGACATTA
    AAATATTGATTGCATCTCCATCTCCTACCCAC
    ATACATAAAGAAACTACTAGTGCCACATCAT
    CACCATATAGAGATACTCAAAGTCGGACAGC
    CTCACCAAACAGAGCAGGAAAAGGAGTCATA
    GAACAGACAGAAAAATCTCATCCAAGAAGCC
    CTAACGTGTTATCTGTCGCTTTGAGTCAAAGA
    ACTACAGTTCCTGAGGAAGAACTAAATCCAA
    AGATACTAGCTTTGCAGAATGCTCAGAGAAA
    GCGAAAAATGGAACATGATGGTTCACTTTTTC
    AAGCAGTAGGAATTGGAACATTATTACAGCA
    GCCAGACGATCATGCAGCTACTACATCACTTT
    CTTGGAAACGTGTAAAAGGATGCAAATCTAG
    TGAACAGAATGGAATGGAGCAAAAGACAATT
    ATTTTAATACCCTCTGATTTAGCATGTAGACT
    GCTGGGGCAATCAATGGATGAAAGTGGATTA
    CCACAGCTGACCAGTTATGATTGTGAAGTTAA
    TGCTCCTATACAAGGCAGCAGAAACCTACTG
    CAGGGTGAAGAATTACTCAGAGCTTTGGATC
    AAGTTAACTGAGCTTTTTCTTAATTTCATTCCT
    TTTTTTGGACACTGGTGGCTCATTACCTAAAG
    CAGTCTATTTATATTTTCTACATCTAATTTTAG
    AAGCCTGGCTACAATACTGCACAAACTTGGTT
    AGTTCAATTTTGATCCCCTTTCTACTTAATTTA
    CATTAATGCTCTTTTTTAGTATGTTCTTTAATG
    CTGGATCACAGACAGCTCATTTTCTCAGTTTT
    TTGGTATTTAAACCATTGCATTGCAGTAGCAT
    CATTTTAAAAAATGCACCTTTTTATTTATTTAT
    TTTTGGCTAGGGAGTTTATCCCTTTTTCGAATT
    ATTTTTAAGAAGATGCCAATATAATTTTTGTA
    AGAAGGCAGTAACCTTTCATCATGATCATAG
    GCAGTTGAAAAATTTTTACACCTTTTTTTTCA
    CATTTTACATAAATAATAATGCTTTGCCAGCA
    GTACGTGGTAGCCACAATTGCACAATATATTT
    TCTTAAAAAATACCAGCAGTTACTCATGGAAT
    ATATTCTGCGTTTATAAAACTAGTTTTTAAGA
    AGAAATTTTTTTTGGCCTATGAAATTGTTAAA
    CCTGGAACATGACATTGTTAATCATATAATAA
    TGATTCTTAAATGCTGTATGGTTTATTATTTA
    AATGGGTAAAGCCATTTACATAATATAGAAA
    GATATGCATATATCTAGAAGGTATGTGGCATT
    TATTTGGATAAAATTCTCAATTCAGAGAAATC
    ATCTGATGTTTCTATAGTCACTTTGCCAGCTC
    AAAAGAAAACAATACCCTATGTAGTTGTGGA
    AGTTTATGCTAATATTGTGTAACTGATATTAA
    ACCTAAATGTTCTGCCTACCCTGTTGGTATAA
    AGATATTTTGAGCAGACTGTAAACAAGAAAA
    AAAAAATCATGCATTCTTAGCAAAATTGCCTA
    GTATGTTAATTTGCTCAAAATACAATGTTTGA
    TTTTATGCACTTTGTCGCTATTAACATCCTTTT
    TTTCATGTAGATTTCAATAATTGAGTAATTTT
    AGAAGCATTATTTTAGGAATATATAGTTGTCA
    CAGTAAATATCTTGTTTTTTCTATGTACATTGT
    ACAAATTTTTCATTCCTTTTGCTCTTTGTGGTT
    GGATCTAACACTAACTGTATTGTTTTGTTACA
    TCAAATAAACATCTTCTGTGGACCAGG
  • TABLE 28
    Peptide sequences for additional targets for titration experiments
    SEQ
    Target ENSP ID
    Target Description ID Protein Sequence NO
    HIF2- hypoxia 263734 MTADKEKKRSSSERRKEKSRDAARCRRSKETE 6611
    alpha inducible VFYELAHELPLPHSVSSHLDKASIMRLAISFLRT
    factor 2, HKLLSSVCSENESEAEADQQMDNLYLKALEGFI
    alpha AVVTQDGDMIFLSENISKFMGLTQVELTGHSIF
    subunit; DFTHPCDHEEIRENLSLKNGSGFGKKSKDMSTE
    endothelial RDFFMRMKCTVTNRGRTVNLKSATWKVLHCT
    PAS GQVKVYNNCPPHNSLCGYKEPLLSCLIIMCEPIQ
    domain HPSHMDIPLDSKTFLSRHSMDMKFTYCDDRITE
    protein 1 LIGYHPEELLGRSAYEFYHALDSENMTKSHQNL
    CTKGQVVSGQYRMLAKHGGYVWLETQGTVIY
    NPRNLQPQCIMCVNYVLSEIEKNDVVFSMDQTE
    SLFKPHLMAMNSIFDSSGKGAVSEKSNFLFTKL
    KEEPEELAQLAPTPGDAIISLDFGNQNFEESSAY
    GKAILPPSQPWATELRSHSTQSEAGSLPAFTVPQ
    AAAPGSTTPSATSSSSSCSTPNSPEDYYTSLDND
    LKIEVIEKLFAMDTEAKDQCSTQTDFNELDLET
    LAPYIPMDGEDFQLSPICPEERLLAENPQSTPQH
    CFSAMTNIFQPLAPVAPHSPFLLDKFQQQLESKK
    TEPEHRPMSSIFFDAGSKASLPPCCGQASTPLSS
    MGGRSNTQWPPDPPLHFGPTKWAVGDQRTEFL
    GAAPLGPPVSPPHVSTFKTRSAKGFGARGPDVL
    SPAMVALSNKLKLKRQLEYEEQAFQDLSGGDP
    PGGSTSHLMWKRMKNLRGGSCPLMPDKPLSAN
    VPNDKFTQNPMRGLGHPLRHLPLPQPPSAISPGE
    NSKSRFPPQCYATQYQDYSLSSAHKVSGMASR
    LLGPSFESYLLPELTRYDCEVNVPVLGSSTLLQG
    GDLLRALDQAT
    pVHL von Hippel- 256474 MPRRAENWDEAEVGAEEAGVEEYGPEEDGGE 6612
    Lindau ESGAEESGPEESGPEELGAEEEMEAGRPRPVLRS
    tumor VNSREPSQVIFCNRSPRVVLPVWLNFDGEPQPY
    suppressor PTLPPGTGRRIHSYRGHLWLFRDAGTHDGLLVN
    QTELFVPSLNVDGQPIFANITLPVYTLKERCLQV
    VRSLVKPENYRRLDIVRSLYEDLEDHPNVQKDL
    ERLTQERIAHQRMGD
    pVHL von Hippel- 344757 MPRRAENWDEAEVGAEEAGVEEYGPEEDGGE 6613
    Lindau ESGAEESGPEESGPEELGAEEEMEAGRPRPVLRS
    tumor VNSREPSQVIFCNRSPRVVLPVWLNFDGEPQPY
    suppressor PTLPPGTGRRIHSYRVYTLKERCLQVVRSLVKP
    ENYRRLDIVRSLYEDLEDHPNVQKDLERLTQER
    IAHQRMGD
    pVHL von Hippel- 395399 MPRRAENWDEAEVGAEEAGVEEYGPEEDSYR 6614
    Lindau GHLWLFRDAGTHDGLLVNQTELFVPSLNVDGQ
    tumor PIFANITLPVYTLKERCLQVVRSLVKPENYRRLD
    suppressor IVRSLYEDLEDHPNVQKDLERLTQERIAHQRMGD
    HIF1- hypoxia 451696 MRLTISYLRVRKLLDAGDLDIEDDMKAQMNCF 6615
    alpha inducible YLKALDGFVMVLTDDGDMIYISDNVNKYMGL
    factor 1, TQFELTGHSVFDFTHPCDHEEMREMLTHRNGL
    alpha VKKGKEQNTQRSFFLRMKCTLTSRGRTMNIKS
    subunit ATWKVLHCTGHIHVYDTNSNQPQCGYKKPPMT
    (basic helix- CLVLICEPIPHPSNIEIPLDSKTFLSRHSLDMKFSY
    loop-helix CDERITELMGYEPEELLGRSIYEYYHALDSDHL
    transcription TKTHHDMFTKGQVTTGQYRMLAKRGGYVWV
    factor) ETQATVIYNTKNSQPQCIVCVNYVVSGIIQHDLI
    FSLQQTECVLKPVESSDMKMTQLFTKVESEDTS
    SLFDKLKKEPDALTLLAPAAGDTIISLDFGSNDT
    ETDDQQLEEVPLYNDVMLPSPNEKLQNINLAM
    SPLPTAETPKPLRSSADPALNQEVALKLEPNPES
    LELSFTMPQIQDQTPSPSDGSTRQSSPEPNSPSEY
    CFYVDSDMVNEFKLELVEKLFAEDTEAKNPFST
    QDTDLDLEMLAPYIPMDDDFQLRSFDQLSPLES
    SSASPESASPQSTVTVFQQTQIQEPTANATTTTA
    TTDELKTVTKDRMEDIKILIASPSPTHIHKETTSA
    TSSPYRDTQSRTASPNRAGKGVIEQTEKSHPRSP
    NVLSVALSQRTTVPEEELNPKILALQNAQRKRK
    MEHDGSLFQAVGIGTLLQQPDDHAATTSLSWK
    RVKGCKSSEQNGMEQKTIILIPSDLACRLLGQS
    MDESGLPQLTSYDCEVNAPIQGSRNLLQGEELL
    RALDQVN
    HIF1- hypoxia 378446 MEGAGGANDKKNRISSERRKEKSRDAARSRRS 6616
    alpha inducible KESEVFYELAHQLPLPHNVSSHLDKASVMRLTI
    factor 1, SYLRVRKLLDAGDLDIEDDMKAQMNCFYLKAL
    alpha DGFVMVLTDDGDMIYISDNVNKYMGLTQFELT
    subunit GHSVFDFTHPCDHEEMREMLTHRNGLVKKGKE
    (basic helix- QNTQRSFFLRMKCTLTSRGRTMNIKSATWKVL
    loop-helix HCTGHIHVYDTNSNQPQCGYKKPPMTCLVLICE
    transcription PIPHPSNIEIPLDSKTFLSRHSLDMKFSYCDERITE
    factor) LMGYEPEELLGRSIYEYYHALDSDHLTKTHHD
    MFTKGQVTTGQYRMLAKRGGYVWVETQATVI
    YNTKNSQPQCIVCVNYVVSGIIQHDLIFSLQQTE
    CVLKPVESSDMKMTQLFTKVESEDTSSLFDKLK
    KEPDALTLLAPAAGDTIISLDFGSNDTETDDQQL
    EEVPLYNDVMLPSPNEKLQNINLAMSPLPTAET
    PKPLRSSADPALNQEVALKLEPNPESLELSFTMP
    QIQDQTPSPSDGSTRQSSPEPNSPSEYCFYVDSD
    MVNEFKLELVEKLFAEDTEAKNPFSTQDTDLDL
    EMLAPYIPMDDDFQLRSFDQLSPLESSSASPESA
    SPQSTVTVFQQTQIQEPTANATTTTATTDELKTV
    TKDRMEDIKILIASPSPTHIHKETTSATSSPYRDT
    QSRTASPNRAGKGVIEQTEKSHPRSPNVLSVAL
    SQRTTVPEEELNPKILALQNAQRKRKMEHDGSL
    FQAVGIGTLLQQPDDHAATTSLSWKRVKGCKS
    SEQNGMEQKTIILIPSDLACRLLGQSMDESGLPQ
    LTSYDCEVNAPIQGSRNLLQGEELLRALDQVN
  • Materials for Examples 27-33
  • Table 29 describes the modified mRNA sequences described in Examples 27-33.
  • TABLE 29
    SEQ
    mRNA Sequence ID
    Target (polyA tail and 5′cap not shown in sequence) NO
    Apoptosis- GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGCC 6617
    inducing ACCAUGGAAAAAGUCAGACGAGAGGGGGUUAAGGUGAUGCCCAA
    factor short UGCUAUUGUGCAAUCCGUUGGAGUCAGCAGUGGCAAGUUACUUA
    (AIFsh) UCAAGCUGAAAGACGGCAGGAAGGUAGAAACUGACCACAUAGUG
    GCAGCUGUGGGCCUGGAGCCCAAUGUUGAGUUGGCCAAGACUGG
    UGGCCUGGAAAUAGACUCAGAUUUUGGUGGCUUCCGGGUAAAUG
    CAGAGCUACAAGCACGCUCUAACAUCUGGGUGGCAGGAGAUGCU
    GCAUGCUUCUACGAUAUAAAGUUGGGAAGGAGGCGGGUAGAGCA
    CCAUGAUCACGCUGUUGUGAGUGGAAGAUUGGCUGGAGAAAAUA
    UGACUGGAGCUGCUAAGCCGUACUGGCAUCAGUCAAUGUUCUGG
    AGUGAUUUGGGCCCCGAUGUUGGCUAUGAAGCUAUUGGUCUUGU
    GGACAGUAGUUUGCCCACAGUUGGUGUUUUUGCAAAAGCAACUG
    CACAAGACAACCCCAAAUCUGCCACAGAGCAGUCAGGAACUGGUA
    UCCGAUCAGAGAGUGAGACAGAGUCCGAGGCCUCAGAAAUUACU
    AUUCCUCCCAGCACCCCGGCAGUUCCACAGGCUCCCGUCCAGGGG
    GAGGACUACGGCAAAGGUGUCAUCUUCUACCUCAGGGACAAAGU
    GGUCGUGGGGAUUGUGCUAUGGAACAUCUUUAACCGAAUGCCAA
    UAGCAAGGAAGAUCAUUAAGGACGGUGAGCAGCAUGAAGAUCUC
    AAUGAAGUAGCCAAACUAUUCAACAUUCAUGAAGACUGAUAAUA
    GGCUGGAGCCUCGGUGGCCAUGCUUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCC
    CCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCCGUGGUCUUUG
    AAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    Siah E3 GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGCC 6618
    ubiquitin ACCAUGAGCCGUCAGACUGCUACAGCAUUACCUACCGGUACCUCG
    protein AAGUGUCCACCAUCCCAGAGGGUGCCUGCCCUGACUGGCACAACU
    ligase 1 GCAUCCAACAAUGACUUGGCGAGUCUUUUUGAGUGUCCAGUCUG
    (SIAH1) CUUUGACUAUGUGUUACCGCCCAUUCUUCAAUGUCAGAGUGGCC
    AUCUUGUUUGUAGCAACUGUCGCCCAAAGCUCACAUGUUGUCCA
    ACUUGCCGGGGCCCUUUGGGAUCCAUUCGCAACUUGGCUAUGGA
    GAAAGUGGCUAAUUCAGUACUUUUCCCCUGUAAAUAUGCGUCUU
    CUGGAUGUGAAAUAACUCUGCCACACACAGAAAAAGCAGACCAU
    GAAGAGCUCUGUGAGUUUAGGCCUUAUUCCUGUCCGUGCCCUGG
    UGCUUCCUGUAAAUGGCAAGGCUCUCUGGAUGCUGUAAUGCCCC
    AUCUGAUGCAUCAGCAUAAGUCCAUUACAACCCUACAGGGAGAG
    GAUAUAGUUUUUCUUGCUACAGACAUUAAUCUUCCUGGUGCUGU
    UGACUGGGUGAUGAUGCAGUCCUGUUUUGGCUUUCACUUCAUGU
    UAGUCUUAGAGAAACAGGAAAAAUACGAUGGUCACCAGCAGUUC
    UUCGCAAUCGUACAGCUGAUAGGAACACGCAAGCAAGCUGAAAA
    UUUUGCUUACCGACUUGAGCUAAAUGGUCAUAGGCGACGAUUGA
    CUUGGGAAGCGACUCCUCGAUCUAUUCAUGAAGGAAUUGCAACA
    GCCAUUAUGAAUAGCGACUGUCUAGUCUUUGACACCAGCAUUGC
    ACAGCUUUUUGCAGAAAAUGGCAAUUUAGGCAUCAAUGUAACUA
    UUUCCAUGUGUUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCCUCGGUGGCCAUGCUU
    CUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCCCCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACC
    CGUACCCCCGUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    Constitively GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGCC 6619
    active ACCAUGAUUGAGACAGACAGUGGUGUUGAUGAUGACAUGGCGUG
    (C.A. UCAUAAAAUACCAGUGGAGGCCGACUUCUUGUAUGCAUACUCCA
    caspase
    3 CAGCACCUGGUUAUUAUUCUUGGCGAAAUUCAAAGGAUGGCUCC
    (also UGGUUCAUCCAGUCGCUUUGUGCCAUGCUGAAACAGUAUGCCGA
    known as CAAGCUUGAAUUUAUGCACAUUCUUACCCGGGUUAACCGAAAGG
    reverse UGGCAACAGAAUUUGAGUCCUUUUCCUUUGACGCUACUUUUCAU
    caspase
    3 GCAAAGAAACAGAUUCCAUGUAUUGUUUCCAUGCUCACAAAAGA
    (Rev- ACUCUAUUUUUAUCACGAUGAAGUUGAUGGGGGAUCCCCCAUGG
    Caspase 3)) AGAACACUGAAAACUCAGUGGAUUCAAAAUCCAUUAAAAAUUUG
    GAACCAAAGAUCAUACAUGGAAGCGAAUCAAUGGACUCUGGAAU
    AUCCCUGGACAACAGUUAUAAAAUGGAUUAUCCUGAGAUGGGUU
    UAUGUAUAAUAAUUAAUAAUAAGAAUUUUCAUAAGAGCACUGGA
    AUGACAUCUCGGUCUGGUACAGAUGUCGAUGCAGCAAACCUCAG
    GGAAACAUUCAGAAACUUGAAAUAUGAAGUCAGGAAUAAAAAUG
    AUCUUACACGUGAAGAAAUUGUGGAAUUGAUGCGUGAUGUUUCU
    AAAGAAGAUCACAGCAAAAGGAGCAGUUUUGUUUGUGUGCUUCU
    GAGCCAUGGUGAAGAAGGAAUAAUUUUUGGAACAAAUGGACCUG
    UUGACCUGAAAAAAAUAACAAACUUUUUCAGAGGGGAUCGUUGU
    AGAAGUCUAACUGGAAAACCCAAACUUUUCAUUAUUCAGGCCUG
    CCGUGGUACAGAACUGGACUGUGGCAUUGAGACAGACUGAUAAU
    AGGCUGGAGCCUCGGUGGCCAUGCUUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCC
    CCCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCCGUGGUCUUU
    GAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    Granulysin GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGCC 6620
    ACCAUGGCAACUUGGGCCCUGCUGCUUCUUGCAGCCAUGUUGCUC
    GGAAAUCCUGGUCUGGUGUUUUCGCGCCUUUCACCGGAGUACUA
    CGAUCUCGCUCGCGCACAUCUGCGCGACGAGGAGAAGUCGUGCCC
    AUGUCUCGCACAAGAAGGGCCACAGGGUGACCUUUUGACCAAGA
    CGCAAGAACUUGGCAGGGACUACCGAACCUGUCUGACCAUCGUGC
    AAAAGCUGAAGAAAAUGGUCGAUAAACCUACCCAAAGAAGCGUG
    UCCAACGCAGCGACUCGGGUGUGCCGGACUGGCAGAUCCAGAUG
    GCGGGAUGUGUGUAGAAACUUCAUGAGAAGGUACCAGAGCCGUG
    UUACUCAGGGACUGGUCGCGGGAGAAACUGCCCAACAGAUUUGC
    GAAGAUCUGCGACUCUGUAUUCCUUCAACCGGACCCCUUUGAUA
    AUAGGCUGGAGCCUCGGUGGCCAUGCUUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUC
    CCCCCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCCGUGGUCUU
    UGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    MYC GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGCC 6621
    inhibitor D ACCAUGACCGAAGAAAACGUCAAGAGAAGAACCCAUAAUGUCCU
    CGAGCGCCAGCGGCGCAAUGAGCUCAAGCGCAGCUUCUUUGCACU
    CAGGGACCAAAUUCCAGAGUUGGAGAACAACGAAAAGGCCCCGA
    AGGUGGUGAUCCUUAAGAAGGCGACUGCCUACAUCCUGUCGGUG
    CAGGCUGAGACUCAAAAGCUGAUCUCCGAAAUCGAUCUGCUCCG
    GAAACAGAACGAACAACUGAAACACAAACUGGAACAGCUGCGGA
    AUUCAUGCUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCCUCGGUGGCCAUGCUUCUU
    GCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCCCCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGU
    ACCCCCGUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
  • Example 27 Detection of Apoptosis-Inducing Factor Short Protein: Western Blot
  • CD1 mice (Harlan Laboratories, South Easton, Mass.) were administered intravenously lipolexed apoptosis-inducing factor short (AIFsh) modified mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in Table 29; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mC/pU), fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine (5mC/1mpU), 25% of uridine modified with 2-thiouridine and 25% of cytidine modified with 5-methylcytidine (s2U and 5mC), fully modified with pseudouridine (pU) or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU). The mice were administered a dose of 2 ug of mRNA complexed with 2 ul Lipofectamine 2000 (LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.) in 100 ul sterile basal DMEM medium (w/o additives, LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.).
  • After 6 hours, the animals were sacrificed and serum & spleen are taken. Spleens were transferred to 6-well plates and kept on ice in presence of 1 ml PBS. One spleen was cut with a scalpel several times and with a rubber cell scraper splenocytes were squeezed out until the PBS turns turbid due to cell release.
  • Leaving fibrous components behind, the cells were transferred to a 100 μm cell strainer (BD Biosciences, San Jose, Calif.) sitting on a 12-well cell culture plate. By gravity the cells passed through the cell strainer and were collected beneath in the 12-well culture dish. 1 ml of PBS was transferred with the free-floating splenocytes to an Eppendorf tube and spun for 5 min at 2000 rpm. The PBS was discarded and the cell pellet combined with 500 ul fresh PBS. The spenocytes were resuspended by brief vortexing for 5 mins at 2000 rpm. The PBS was discarded and 1 ml BD Pharmlyse was added to the cell pellet. The splenocytes were resuspended by brief vortexing. The cells were incubated at room temperature for 3 minutes and then spun at 200 rpm for 5 minutes. The cells were washed twice with 500 ul PBS and spun as described above. The cells were resuspended with 500 ul of PBS and spun as described.
  • 250 ul of splenocytes were combined with 1× Pharmlyse buffer and vortexed briefly or resuspended with a pipet and then spun for 2 minutes at 2000 rpm.
  • In one tube, resuspend cell pellet in 500 ul RIPA buffer with protease inhibitor cocktail for mammalian cells (BostonBioproducts, Ashland, Mass.) and freeze lysate or continue with BCA assay immediately. In a second tube, add 250 ul FACS staining kit fixation solution (4% formaldehyde; R and D Systems, Minneapolis, Minn.) and then incubate for 10 minutes at room temperature. The cells were washed twice with 500 ul PBS and spun as described above. The cell pellet was resuspended in 500 PBS and stored at 4° C.
  • Protein lysates were loaded on NuPage SDS-PAGE system (chambers and power supply) with 1.5 mm ready-to-use Bis-Tris gels and 4-12% acrylamide gradient with MOPS-buffer as running aid (all Life Technologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Each lysate sample was prepared to 40 ul final volume. This sample contained 25 ug protein lysate in variable volume, RIPA buffer to make up volume to 26 ul, 4 ul of 10× reducing agent and 10 ul 4×SDS loading buffer (both from Life Technologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Samples were heated at 95° C. for 5 min and loaded on the gel. Standard settings were chosen by the manufacturer, 200V, 120 mA and max. 25 W. Run time was 60 min, but no longer than running dye reaching the lower end of the gel.
  • After the run was terminated, the plastic case was cracked and the encased gel transferred to a ready-to-use nitrocellulose membrane kit and power supply (iBLOT; LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Using default settings, the protein lysate was transferred by high Ampere electricity from the gel to the membrane.
  • After the transfer, the membranes were incubated in 5% BSA in 1×TBS for 15 minutes then in 5% BSA in 1×TBS+0.1% Tween for another 15 minutes. Primary antibodies (AIFsh rabbit polyclonal antibody; Abcam, Cambridge, Mass.) against AIFsh proteins were applied in 3 ml of 5% BSA in 1×TBS solution at a 1:500 to 1:2000 dilution for 3 hours at room temperature and gentle agitation on an orbital shaker. Membranes are washed 3 times with 1×TBS/0.1% Tween, 5 minutes each time with gentle agitation. The secondary antibody (Goat anti-rabbit HRP conjugate; Abcam, Cambridge, Mass.) was conjugated to horse radish peroxidase and binds to the primary antibody antibodies. The secondary antibody was diluted of 1:1000 to 1:5000 in 5% BSA in 1×TBS and incubated for 3 hrs at RT.
  • At the end of incubation time, the membranes were washed 3 times with 1×TBS/0.1% Tween, 5 minutes each time with gentle agitation. The membranes were developed in 5 ml Pierce WestPico Chemiluminescent Subtrate (Thermo Fisher, Rockford, Ill.) as directed.
  • As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B the Western Blot detected protein around the expected size of 60 kd for each of the 2 samples evaluated for each chemistry.
  • Example 28 Detection of Siah E3 Ubiquitin Protein Ligase 1 Protein: Western Blot
  • CD1 mice (Harlan Laboratories, South Easton, Mass.) were administered intravenously lipolexed siah E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 1 (SIAH1) modified mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 6618 (Table 29); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mC/pU), fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine (5mC/1mpU), 25% of uridine modified with 2-thiouridine and 25% of cytidine modified with 5-methylcytidine (s2U and 5mC), fully modified with pseudouridine (pU) or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU). The mice were administered a dose of 2 ug of mRNA complexed with 2 ul Lipofectamine 2000 (LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.) in 100 ul sterile basal DMEM medium (w/o additives, LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.).
  • After 6 hours, the animals were sacrificed and serum & spleen are taken. Spleens were transferred to 6-well plates and kept on ice in presence of 1 ml PBS. One spleen was cut with a scalpel several times and with a rubber cell scraper splenocytes were squeezed out until the PBS turns turbid due to cell release.
  • Leaving fibrous components behind, the cells were transferred to a 100 um cell strainer (BD Biosciences, San Jose, Calif.) sitting on a 12-well cell culture plate. By gravity the cells passed through the cell strainer and were collected beneath in the 12-well culture dish. 1 ml of PBS was transferred with the free-floating splenocytes to an Eppendorf tube and spun for 5 min at 2000 rpm. The PBS was discarded and the cell pellet combined with 500 ul fresh PBS. The spenocytes were resuspended by brief vortexing for 5 mins at 2000 rpm. The PBS was discarded and 1 ml BD Pharmlyse was added to the cell pellet. The splenocytes were resuspended by brief vortexing. The cells were incubated at room temperature for 3 minutes and then spun at 200 rpm for 5 minutes. The cells were washed twice with 500 ul PBS and spun as described above. The cells were resuspended with 500 ul of PBS and spun as described.
  • 250 ul of splenocytes were combined with 1× Pharmlyse buffer and vortexed briefly or resuspended with a pipet and then spun for 2 minutes at 2000 rpm.
  • In one tube, resuspend cell pellet in 500 ul RIPA buffer with protease inhibitor cocktail for mammalian cells (BostonBioproducts, Ashland, Mass.) and freeze lysate or continue with BCA assay immediately. In a second tube, add 250 ul FACS staining kit fixation solution (4% formaldehyde; R and D Systems, Minneapolis, Minn.) and then incubate for 10 minutes at room temperature. The cells were washed twice with 500 ul PBS and spun as described above. The cell pellet was resuspended in 500 PBS and stored at 4° C.
  • Protein lysates were loaded on NuPage SDS-PAGE system (chambers and power supply) with 1.5 mm ready-to-use Bis-Tris gels and 4-12% acrylamide gradient with MOPS-buffer as running aid (all Life Technologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Each lysate sample was prepared to 40 ul final volume. This sample contained 25 ug protein lysate in variable volume, RIPA buffer to make up volume to 26 ul, 4 ul of 10× reducing agent and 10 ul 4×SDS loading buffer (both from Life Technologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Samples were heated at 95° C. for 5 min and loaded on the gel. Standard settings were chosen by the manufacturer, 200V, 120 mA and max. 25 W. Run time was 60 min, but no longer than running dye reaching the lower end of the gel.
  • After the run was terminated, the plastic case was cracked and the encased gel transferred to a ready-to-use nitrocellulose membrane kit and power supply (iBLOT; LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Using default settings, the protein lysate was transferred by high Ampere electricity from the gel to the membrane.
  • After the transfer, the membranes were incubated in 5% BSA in 1×TBS for 15 minutes then in 5% BSA in 1×TBS+0.1% Tween for another 15 minutes. Primary antibodies (SIAH1 rabbit polyclonal antibody; Abcam, Cambridge, Mass.) against SIAH1 proteins were applied in 3 ml of 5% BSA in 1×TBS solution at a 1:500 to 1:2000 dilution for 3 hours at room temperature and gentle agitation on an orbital shaker. Membranes are washed 3 times with 1×TBS/0.1% Tween, 5 minutes each time with gentle agitation. The secondary antibody (Goat anti-rabbit HRP conjugate; Abcam, Cambridge, Mass.) was conjugated to horse radish peroxidase and binds to the primary antibody antibodies. The secondary antibody was diluted of 1:1000 to 1:5000 in 5% BSA in 1×TBS and incubated for 3 hrs at RT.
  • At the end of incubation time, the membranes were washed 3 times with 1×TBS/0.1% Tween, 5 minutes each time with gentle agitation. The membranes were developed in 5 ml Pierce WestPico Chemiluminescent Subtrate (Thermo Fisher, Rockford, Ill.) as directed.
  • As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B the Western Blot detected protein around the expected size of 31 kd for each of the 2 samples evaluated for each chemistry.
  • Example 29 Detection of Reverse Caspase 3 Protein: Western Blot
  • CD1 mice (Harlan Laboratories, South Easton, Mass.) were administered intravenously lipolexed constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 3 (also known as Reverse-Caspase 3 or Rev-Caspase 3) modified mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 6619 (Table 29); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mC/pU), fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine (5mC/1mpU), 25% of uridine modified with 2-thiouridine and 25% of cytidine modified with 5-methylcytidine (s2U and 5mC), fully modified with pseudouridine (pU) or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU). The mice were administered a dose of 2 ug of mRNA complexed with 2 ul Lipofectamine 2000 (LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.) in 100 ul sterile basal DMEM medium (w/o additives, LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.).
  • After 6 hours, the animals were sacrificed and serum & spleen are taken. Spleens were transferred to 6-well plates and kept on ice in presence of 1 ml PBS. One spleen was cut with a scalpel several times and with a rubber cell scraper splenocytes were squeezed out until the PBS turns turbid due to cell release.
  • Leaving fibrous components behind, the cells were transferred to a 100 um cell strainer (BD Biosciences, San Jose, Calif.) sitting on a 12-well cell culture plate. By gravity the cells passed through the cell strainer and were collected beneath in the 12-well culture dish. 1 ml of PBS was transferred with the free-floating splenocytes to an Eppendorf tube and spun for 5 min at 2000 rpm. The PBS was discarded and the cell pellet combined with 500 ul fresh PBS. The spenocytes were resuspended by brief vortexing for 5 mins at 2000 rpm. The PBS was discarded and 1 ml BD Pharmlyse was added to the cell pellet. The splenocytes were resuspended by brief vortexing. The cells were incubated at room temperature for 3 minutes and then spun at 200 rpm for 5 minutes. The cells were washed twice with 500 ul PBS and spun as described above. The cells were resuspended with 500 ul of PBS and spun as described.
  • 250 ul of splenocytes were combined with 1× Pharmlyse buffer and vortexed briefly or resuspended with a pipet and then spun for 2 minutes at 2000 rpm.
  • In one tube, resuspend cell pellet in 500 ul RIPA buffer with protease inhibitor cocktail for mammalian cells (BostonBioproducts, Ashland, Mass.) and freeze lysate or continue with BCA assay immediately. In a second tube, add 250 ul FACS staining kit fixation solution (4% formaldehyde; R and D Systems, Minneapolis, Minn.) and then incubate for 10 minutes at room temperature. The cells were washed twice with 500 ul PBS and spun as described above. The cell pellet was resuspended in 500 PBS and stored at 4° C.
  • Protein lysates were loaded on NuPage SDS-PAGE system (chambers and power supply) with 1.5 mm ready-to-use Bis-Tris gels and 4-12% acrylamide gradient with MOPS-buffer as running aid (all Life Technologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Each lysate sample was prepared to 40 ul final volume. This sample contained 25 ug protein lysate in variable volume, RIPA buffer to make up volume to 26 ul, 4 ul of 10× reducing agent and 10 ul 4×SDS loading buffer (both from Life Technologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Samples were heated at 95° C. for 5 min and loaded on the gel. Standard settings were chosen by the manufacturer, 200V, 120 mA and max. 25 W. Run time was 60 min, but no longer than running dye reaching the lower end of the gel.
  • After the run was terminated, the plastic case was cracked and the encased gel transferred to a ready-to-use nitrocellulose membrane kit and power supply (iBLOT; LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Using default settings, the protein lysate was transferred by high Ampere electricity from the gel to the membrane.
  • After the transfer, the membranes were incubated in 5% BSA in 1×TBS for 15 minutes then in 5% BSA in 1×TBS+0.1% Tween for another 15 minutes. Primary antibodies (Caspase 3 rabbit polyclonal antibody; Abcam, Cambridge, Mass.) against target proteins were applied in 3 ml of 5% BSA in 1×TBS solution at a 1:500 to 1:2000 dilution for 3 hours at room temperature and gentle agitation on an orbital shaker. Membranes are washed 3 times with 1×TBS/0.1% Tween, 5 minutes each time with gentle agitation. The secondary antibody (Goat anti-rabbit HRP conjugate; Abcam, Cambridge, Mass.) was conjugated to horse radish peroxidase and binds to the primary antibody antibodies. The secondary antibody was diluted of 1:1000 to 1:5000 in 5% BSA in 1×TBS and incubated for 3 hrs at RT.
  • At the end of incubation time, the membranes were washed 3 times with 1×TBS/0.1% Tween, 5 minutes each time with gentle agitation. The membranes were developed in 5 ml Pierce WestPico Chemiluminescent Subtrate (Thermo Fisher, Rockford, Ill.) as directed.
  • As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B the Western Blot detected protein around the expected size of 32 kd for each of the 2 samples evaluated for each chemistry.
  • Example 30 Detection of Granulysin Protein: Western Blot
  • CD1 mice (Harlan Laboratories, South Easton, Mass.) were administered intravenously lipolexed granulysin mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 6620 (Table 29); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mC/pU), fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine (5mC/1mpU), 25% of uridine modified with 2-thiouridine and 25% of cytidine modified with 5-methylcytidine (s2U and 5mC), fully modified with pseudouridine (pU) or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU). The mice were administered a dose of 2 ug of mRNA complexed with 2 ul Lipofectamine 2000 (LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.) in 100 ul sterile basal DMEM medium (w/o additives, LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.).
  • After 6 hours, the animals were sacrificed and serum & spleen are taken. Spleens were transferred to 6-well plates and kept on ice in presence of 1 ml PBS. One spleen was cut with a scalpel several times and with a rubber cell scraper splenocytes were squeezed out until the PBS turns turbid due to cell release.
  • Leaving fibrous components behind, the cells were transferred to a 100 um cell strainer (BD Biosciences, San Jose, Calif.) sitting on a 12-well cell culture plate. By gravity the cells passed through the cell strainer and were collected beneath in the 12-well culture dish. 1 ml of PBS was transferred with the free-floating splenocytes to an Eppendorf tube and spun for 5 min at 2000 rpm. The PBS was discarded and the cell pellet combined with 500 ul fresh PBS. The spenocytes were resuspended by brief vortexing for 5 mins at 2000 rpm. The PBS was discarded and 1 ml BD Pharmlyse was added to the cell pellet. The splenocytes were resuspended by brief vortexing. The cells were incubated at room temperature for 3 minutes and then spun at 200 rpm for 5 minutes. The cells were washed twice with 500 ul PBS and spun as described above. The cells were resuspended with 500 ul of PBS and spun as described.
  • 250 ul of splenocytes were combined with 1× Pharmlyse buffer and vortexed briefly or resuspended with a pipet and then spun for 2 minutes at 2000 rpm.
  • In one tube, resuspend cell pellet in 500 ul RIPA buffer with protease inhibitor cocktail for mammalian cells (BostonBioproducts, Ashland, Mass.) and freeze lysate or continue with BCA assay immediately. In a second tube, add 250 ul FACS staining kit fixation solution (4% formaldehyde; R and D Systems, Minneapolis, Minn.) and then incubate for 10 minutes at room temperature. The cells were washed twice with 500 ul PBS and spun as described above. The cell pellet was resuspended in 500 PBS and stored at 4° C.
  • Protein lysates were loaded on NuPage SDS-PAGE system (chambers and power supply) with 1.5 mm ready-to-use Bis-Tris gels and 4-12% acrylamide gradient with MOPS-buffer as running aid (all Life Technologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Each lysate sample was prepared to 40 ul final volume. This sample contained 25 ug protein lysate in variable volume, RIPA buffer to make up volume to 26 ul, 4 ul of 10× reducing agent and 10 ul 4×SDS loading buffer (both from Life Technologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Samples were heated at 95° C. for 5 min and loaded on the gel. Standard settings were chosen by the manufacturer, 200V, 120 mA and max. 25 W. Run time was 60 min, but no longer than running dye reaching the lower end of the gel.
  • After the run was terminated, the plastic case was cracked and the encased gel transferred to a ready-to-use nitrocellulose membrane kit and power supply (iBLOT; LifeTechnologies, Grand Island, N.Y.). Using default settings, the protein lysate was transferred by high Ampere electricity from the gel to the membrane.
  • After the transfer, the membranes were incubated in 5% BSA in 1×TBS for 15 minutes then in 5% BSA in 1×TBS+0.1% Tween for another 15 minutes. Primary antibodies (Granulysin mouse monoclonal antibody; Abcam, Cambridge, Mass.) against granulysin proteins were applied in 3 ml of 5% BSA in 1×TBS solution at a 1:500 to 1:2000 dilution for 3 hours at room temperature and gentle agitation on an orbital shaker. Membranes are washed 3 times with 1×TBS/0.1% Tween, 5 minutes each time with gentle agitation. The secondary antibody (Donkey anti-mouse HRP conjugate; Abcam, Cambridge, Mass.) was conjugated to horse radish peroxidase and binds to the primary antibody antibodies. The secondary antibody was diluted of 1:1000 to 1:5000 in 5% BSA in 1×TBS and incubated for 3 hrs at RT.
  • At the end of incubation time, the membranes were washed 3 times with 1×TBS/0.1% Tween, 5 minutes each time with gentle agitation. The membranes were developed in 5 ml Pierce WestPico Chemiluminescent Subtrate (Thermo Fisher, Rockford, Ill.) as directed.
  • As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B the Western Blot detected protein around the expected size of 16 kd for each of the 2 samples evaluated for each chemistry.
  • Example 31 Confirmation of Peptide Identity
  • Proteins can be evaluated using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry in tandem with mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) with quantitative LC-multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) in order to confirm the identity of the peptide. The identity of any protein target described herein can be evaluated using the liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry in tandem with mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) with quantitative LC-multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) Assay (Biognosys AG, Schlieren Switzerland). HeLa cell lysates containing protein expressed from modified mRNA are evaluated using LC-MS/MS with quantitative LC-MRM Assay (Biognosys, Schlieren Switzerland) in order to confirm the identity of the peptides in the cell lysates. The identified peptide fragments are compared against known proteins including isoforms using methods known and/or described in the art.
  • A. Sample Preparation
  • Protein in each sample in lysis buffer is reduced by incubation for 1 hour at 37° C. with 5 mM tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP). Alkylation is carried out using 10 mM iodoacetamide for 30 minutes in the dark at room temperature. Proteins are digested to peptides using trypsin (sequence grade, PromegaCorporation, Madison, Wis.) at a protease:protein ratio of 1:50. Digestion is carried out overnight at 37° C. (total digestion time is 12 hours). Peptides are cleaned up for mass spectrometric analysis using C18 spin columns (The Nest Group, Southborough, Mass.) according to the manufacturer's instructions. Peptides are dried down to complete dryness and resuspended in LC solvent A (1% acetonitrile, 0.1% formic acid (FA)). All solvents are HPLC-grade from SIGMA-ALDRICH® (St. Louis, Mo.) and all chemicals, where not stated otherwise, are obtained from SIGMA-ALDRICH® (St. Louis, Mo.).
  • B. LC-MS/MS and LC-MRM
  • Peptides are injected to a packed C18 column (Magic AQ, 3 um particle size, 200 Å pore size, Michrom Bioresources, Inc (Auburn, Calif.); 11 cm column length, 75 um inner diameter, New Objective (Woburn, Mass.)) on a Proxeon Easy nLC nano-liquid chromatography system for all mass spectrometric analysis. LC solvents are A: 1% acetonitrile in water with 0.1% FA; B: 3% water in acetonitrile with 0.1% FA. The LC gradient for shotgun analysis is 5-35% solvent B in 120 minutes followed by 35-100% solvent B in 2 minutes and 100% solvent B for 8 minutes (total gradient length is 130 minutes). LC-MS/MS shotgun runs for peptide discovery are carried out on a Thermo Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific) (Billerica, Mass.) Q Exactive mass spectrometer equipped with a standard nano-electrospray source. The LC gradient for LC-MRM is 5-35% solvent B in 30 minutes followed by 35-100% solvent B in 2 minutes and 100% solvent B for 8 minutes (total gradient length is 40 minutes). The Thermo Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific) (Billerica, Mass.) TSQ Vantage triple quadrupole mass spectrometer is equipped with a standard nano-electrospray source. In unscheduled MRM mode for recalibration it is operated at a dwell time of 20 ms per transition. For relative quantification of the peptides across samples, the TSQ Vantage is operated in scheduled MRM mode with an acquisition window length of 4 minutes. The LC eluent is electrosprayed at 1.9 kV and MRM analysis is performed using a Q1 peak width of 0.7 Da. Collision energies are calculated for the TSQ Vantage by a linear regression according to the vendor's specifications.
  • C. Assay Design, Data Processing and Analysis
  • For the generation of LC-MRM assays, the 12 most intense fragment ions from LC-MS/MS analysis are measured in scheduled LC-MRM mode and data were processed using MQUEST® (Cluetec, Karlsruhe, Germany), the scoring part of mProphet (Reiter et al, mProphet: Automated data processing and statistical validation for large-scale SRM experiments, Nature Methods, 2011 (8), 430-435; the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference). Assays were validated manually, exact fragment intensities are determined and iRTs (indexed retention times) are assigned relative to Biognosys's iRT-peptides (Escher et al. Using iRT, a normalized retention time for more targeted measurement of peptides, Proteomics, 2012 (12), 1111-1121; the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference).
  • For the relative quantification of the peptides across the sample series the 8 most intense transitions of each assay are measured across the sample series. Data analysis is carried out using SpectroDive™ (Biognosys, Schlieren Switzerland). Total peak areas are compared for the selected peptides and a false discover rate of 0.05 is applied. Peptides with a Qvalue below 0.05 are excluded and considered not detected in the respective sample.
  • Example 32 Confirmation and of Peptide Identity from Chemically Modified mRNA
  • Cell lysates containing protein produced from siah E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 1 (SIAH1) modified mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 6618 (Table 29); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), MYC inhibitor D (a unique dominant-negative 90 amino acid protein comprised of the human c-Myc) modified mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 6621 (Table 29); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mC and pU), fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpsudouridine (5mC and 1mpU), modified where 25% of uridine modified with 2-thiouridine and 25% of cytidine modified with 5-methylcytidine (s2U and 5mC), fully modified with pseudouridine (pU), or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU) were evaluated using the LC-MS/MS with quantitative LC-MRM as described in Example 31. Peptide fragments identified for the evaluated proteins are shown in Table 30.
  • TABLE 30
    Proteins and Peptide Fragment Sequences
    Peptide 5mC 5mC s2U
    Fragment and and and
    SEQ ID NO pU 1mpU 5mC pU 1mpU
    SIAH1
    GPLGSIR 6622 YES YES YES
    MYC INHIBITOR D
    ATAYILSVQAET 6623 YES YES YES YES YES
    QK
    KATAYILSVQAE 6624 YES YES YES YES YES
    TQK
    LISEIDLLRK 6625 YES YES YES YES YES
  • Example 33 Confirmation and of Peptide Identity from 1-Methylpseudouridine Modified mRNA
  • Cell lysates containing protein produced from granulysin mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in Table 29; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU) were evaluated using the LC-MS/MS with quantitative LC-MRM as described in Example 31. Peptide fragments identified for the evaluated proteins are shown in Table 31. In Table 31, “Uniprot ID” refers to the protein identifier from the UniProt database when the peptide fragment sequences were blasted against all review proteins in the database.
  • TABLE 31
    Proteins and Peptide Fragment Sequences
    Peptide
    Fragment
    SEQ ID NO Uniprot ID
    GRANULYSIN
    SCPCLAQEGPQGDLLTK 6626 P22749
  • Example 34 Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides in the Treatment of Cancer (HCC): Disruption of Cancer Cell Transcriptome Using Dominant Negative STAT3 and Akt mRNA
  • Using the animal models outlined in Example 13, animals are treated with signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding for a dominant negative STAT3 molecule or a dominant negative Akt molecule whose expression has been shown to interfere with PI-3 kinase induced oncogenic transformation, including in glioblastoma cells (Vogt and Hart, Cancer Discov, 2011 1:481-486; herein included by reference in its entirety). Animals are injected with mRNA encoding dominant negative STAT3 mRNA vs dominant negative Akt mRNA vs negative control mRNA (non-translated version of the same mRNA containing multiple stop codons) vs vehicle using an appropriate route of delivery and formulation. Animals are then evaluated for gene expression, tumor status or for any of the hallmarks associated with cancer phenotypes or genotypes. Other examples of dominant negative approaches for cancer are outlined and could similarly be used with modified mRNA (Moss and Lemoine Chapter 15 RNA Interference and Dominant Negative Approaches in Viral Therapy of Cancer Harrington et al., eds. Wiley & Sons; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • Example 35 Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides in the Treatment of Cancer (HCC): Disruption of Cancer Cell Transcriptome Using Dominant Negative hTERT mRNA
  • Using the animal models outlined in Example 13, animals are treated with signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding for a dominant negative hTERT whose expression has been shown to interfere with telomerase activity and lead to apoptosis of cancer cells (Agrawal et al. 2012 Recent Pat Anricancer Drug Discov 7:102-117, Samy et al. 2012 Mol Cancer Ther 11:2384-2393, Nguyen et al. 2009 Cell Cycle. 8:3227-3233; all herein included by reference in their entirety). Telomerase, a specialised RNA-directed DNA polymerase extends and stabilises the telomeres at the ends of the eukaryotic chromosomes. The progressive loss of telomeres results in limited number of cell divisions and has been linked to the mechanism of human cellular ageing. Tumour cells marked by indefinite proliferation have stable telomere length maintained by telomerase. The differential expression of the telomerase enzyme in normal and cancer cells have led to the evolution of tumour specific anti-telomerase approaches which inhibit the telomerase enzyme activity so as to destabilise and shorten the telomeres leading to senescence in cancer cells. One such approach is to use modified mRNA to express a dominant negative hTERT. As such animals are injected with mRNA encoding dominant negative hTERT mRNA vs negative control mRNA (non-translated version of the same mRNA containing multiple stop codons) vs vehicle using an appropriate route of delivery and formulation. Animals are then evaluated for gene expression, tumor status or for any of the hallmarks associated with cancer phenotypes or genotypes. Other examples of dominant negative approaches for cancer are outlined and could similarly be used with modified mRNA (Moss and Lemoine Chapter 15 RNA Interference and Dominant Negative Approaches in Viral Therapy of Cancer Harrington et al., eds. Wiley & Sons; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • Example 36 Signal-Sensor Polynucleotides in the Treatment of Cancer (HCC): Disruption of Cancer Cell Transcriptome Using Dominant Negative Survivin mRNA
  • Using the animal models outlined in Example 13, animals are treated with signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding for a dominant negative survivin (C84A and others) whose expression has been shown to lead to apoptosis of cancer cells (Cheung et al. 2010 Cancer Cell Int. 10:36; herein included by reference in its entirety). Survivin is a member of the inhibitor-of-apoptosis (IAP) family which is widely expressed by many different cancers. Overexpression of survivin is associated with drug resistance in cancer cells, and reduced patient survival after chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Agents that antagonize the function of survivin hold promise for treating many forms of cancer. One such approach is to use modified mRNA to express a dominant negative survivin (C84A mutation is one described example). As such animals are injected with mRNA encoding dominant negative survivin mRNA vs negative control mRNA (non-translated version of the same mRNA containing multiple stop codons) vs vehicle using an appropriate route of delivery and formulation. Animals are then evaluated for gene expression, tumor status or for any of the hallmarks associated with cancer phenotypes or genotypes. Other examples of dominant negative approaches for cancer are outlined and could similarly be used with modified mRNA (Moss and Lemoine Chapter 15_RNA Interference and Dominant Negative Approaches in Viral Therapy of Cancer Harrington et al., eds. Wiley & Sons; herein incorporated by reference in its entirety).
  • Example 37 Expression of Modified Nucleic Acid with microRNA Binding Site
  • Human embryonic kidney epithelial cells (HEK293A), or antigen presenting cells or cell lines with highly expressed mir-142/146, such as monocyte-derived dendritic cells (MDDC) or PBMC, are seeded at a density of 200,000 per well in 500 ul cell culture medium (InVitro GRO medium from Celsis, Chicago, Ill.). G-CSF mRNA (mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6595; polyA tail of at least 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142-5p binding site (G-CSF miR-142-5p) (cDNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO:6627; mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6628, polyA tail of at least 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1), G-CSF mRNA having a seed sequence from miR-142-5p binding site (G-CSF miR-142-5p-seed) (cDNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO. 6629; mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6630; polyA tail of at least 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142-5p binding site without the seed sequence (G-CSF miR-142-5p-seedless) (cDNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6631, mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6632; polyA tail of at least 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142-3p binding site (G-CSF miR-142-3p) (cDNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6633, mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6634; polyA tail of at least 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1; G-CSF mRNA having a seed sequence from miR-142-3p binding site (G-CSF miR-142-3p-seed) (cDNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6635, mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6636; polyA tail of at least 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142-3p binding site without the seed sequence (G-CSF miR-142-3p-seedless) (cDNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6637; mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6638; polyA tail of at least 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) G-CSF mRNA having a miR-146a binding site (G-CSF miR-146a) (cDNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO. 6639, mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6640; polyA tail of at least 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) G-CSF mRNA having a seed sequence from miR-146a binding site (G-CSF miR-146a-seed) (cDNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO. 6641, mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO:6642; polyA tail at least 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap,Cap1) or G-CSF mRNA having a miR-146a binding site without the seed sequence (G-CSF miR-146a-seedless) (cDNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO. 6643, mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6644; polyA tail at least nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) are tested at a concentration of 250 ng per well in 24 well plates. The mRNA sequences are evaluated with various chemical modifications described herein and/or known in the art including, fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine, fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine, fully modified with pseudouridine, fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine and where 25% of the uridine residues are modified with 2-thiouridine and 25% of the cytidine residues are modified with 5-methylcytidine. The expression of G-CSF in each sample is measured by ELISA.
  • Shown in Table 32 are the DNA and mRNA G-CSF sequences with the miR binding sites described above. In the table, the start codon of each sequence is underlined.
  • TABLE 32
    G-CSF constructs with miR binding sites
    SEQ
    ID
    NO. Description SEQ
    6627 DNA TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCC
    having the ACCATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTATGGCC
    T7 CTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGGACAGTCCAAGAAG
    polymerase CGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCATCGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTG
    site and AAGTGTCTGGAGCAGGTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCA
    restriction CTCCAAGAGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGAG
    sites: GAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCCTGGGCTCCTC
    G-CSF miR- TCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCAGTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTC
    142-5p CCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGTTCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCC
    CTTGAGGGAATCTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTG
    CAGCTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGCAGATG
    GAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGC
    AATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTTCAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGT
    CCTCGTAGCGAGCCACCTTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGG
    GTGCTGAGACATCTTGCGCAGCCGTGATAATAGGCTGCCTTCTGCG
    GGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCCTTGCACCTGTAC
    CTCTAGTAGTGCTTTCTACTTTATGTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGA
    GTAGGAAGGCGGCCGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6628 mRNA GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGC
    sequence: CACCAUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUUAUGG
    G-CSF miR- CCCUGCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUCUGGACAGUCCAA
    142-5p GAAGCGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCCUCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUU
    CCUUUUGAAGUGUCUGGAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAU
    GGAGCCGCACUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUG
    CCAUCCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUGGGGAUUC
    CCUGGGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCGCAGGCUUUGCAGUUG
    GCAGGGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUCCACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCA
    GGGACUGCUGCAAGCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCC
    CGACGCUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCAACA
    ACCAUCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUGGCACCCGCGCU
    GCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCGGCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUC
    AGCGCAGGGCGGGUGGAGUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCA
    UUUUUGGAAGUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCC
    GUGAUAAUAGGCUGCCUUCUGCGGGGCUUGCCUUCUGGCCAUGC
    CCUUCUUCUCUCCCUUGCACCUGUACCUCUAGUAGUGCUUUCUA
    CUUUAUGUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGCCUGAGUAGGAAG
    6629 DNA TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCC
    having the ACCATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTATGGCC
    T7 CTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGGACAGTCCAAGAAG
    polymerase CGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCATCGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTG
    site and AAGTGTCTGGAGCAGGTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCA
    restriction CTCCAAGAGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGAG
    sites: GAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCCTGGGCTCCTC
    G-CSF miR- TCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCAGTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTC
    142-5p-seed CCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGTTCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCC
    CTTGAGGGAATCTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTG
    CAGCTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGCAGATG
    GAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGC
    AATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTTCAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGT
    CCTCGTAGCGAGCCACCTTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGG
    GTGCTGAGACATCTTGCGCAGCCGTGATAATAGGCTGCCTTCTGCG
    GGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCCTTGCACCTGTAC
    CTCTACTTTATTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGAAGGCGGC
    CGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6630 mRNA GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGC
    sequence: CACC
    G-CSF miR- AUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUUAUGGCCCU
    142-5p-seed GCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUCUGGACAGUCCAAGAAG
    CGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCCUCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUUCCUU
    UUGAAGUGUCUGGAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAUGGAG
    CCGCACUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUGCCAU
    CCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUGGGGAUUCCCUG
    GGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCGCAGGCUUUGCAGUUGGCAG
    GGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUCCACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCAGGGA
    CUGCUGCAAGCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCCCGAC
    GCUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCAACAACCA
    UCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUGGCACCCGCGCUGCAG
    CCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCGGCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUCAGCG
    CAGGGCGGGUGGAGUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCAUUUU
    UGGAAGUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCCG
    UGAUAAUAGGCUGCCUUCUGCGGGGCUUGCCUUCUGGCCAUGCC
    CUUCUUCUCUCCCUUGCACCUGUACCUCUACUUUAUUGGUCUUU
    GAAUAAAGCCUGAGUAGGAAG
    6631 DNA TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCC
    having the ACCATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTATGGCC
    T7 CTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGGACAGTCCAAGAAG
    polymerase CGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCATCGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTG
    site and AAGTGTCTGGAGCAGGTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCA
    restriction CTCCAAGAGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGAG
    sites: GAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCCTGGGCTCCTC
    G-CSF miR- TCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCAGTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTC
    142-5p- CCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGTTCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCC
    seedless CTTGAGGGAATCTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTG
    CAGCTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGCAGATG
    GAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGC
    AATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTTCAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGT
    CCTCGTAGCGAGCCACCTTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGG
    GTGCTGAGACATCTTGCGCAGCCGTGATAATAGGCTGCCTTCTGCG
    GGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCCTTGCACCTGTAC
    CTCTAGTAGTGCTTTCTGTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGAA
    GGCGGCCGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6632 mRNA GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGC
    sequence: CACC
    G-CSF miR- AUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUUAUGGCCCU
    142-5p- GCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUCUGGACAGUCCAAGAAG
    seedless CGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCCUCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUUCCUU
    UUGAAGUGUCUGGAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAUGGAG
    CCGCACUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUGCCAU
    CCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUGGGGAUUCCCUG
    GGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCGCAGGCUUUGCAGUUGGCAG
    GGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUCCACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCAGGGA
    CUGCUGCAAGCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCCCGAC
    GCUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCAACAACCA
    UCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUGGCACCCGCGCUGCAG
    CCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCGGCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUCAGCG
    CAGGGCGGGUGGAGUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCAUUUU
    UGGAAGUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCCG
    UGAUAAUAGGCUGCCUUCUGCGGGGCUUGCCUUCUGGCCAUGCC
    CUUCUUCUCUCCCUUGCACCUGUACCUCUAGUAGUGCUUUCUGU
    GGUCUUUGAAUAAAGCCUGAGUAGGAAG
    6633 DNA TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCC
    having the ACCATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTATGGCC
    T7 CTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGGACAGTCCAAGAAG
    polymerase CGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCATCGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTG
    site and AAGTGTCTGGAGCAGGTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCA
    restriction CTCCAAGAGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGAG
    sites: GAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCCTGGGCTCCTC
    G-CSF miR- TCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCAGTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTC
    142-3p CCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGTTCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCC
    CTTGAGGGAATCTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTG
    CAGCTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGCAGATG
    GAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGC
    AATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTTCAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGT
    CCTCGTAGCGAGCCACCTTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGG
    GTGCTGAGACATCTTGCGCAGCCGTGATAATAGGCTGCCTTCTGCG
    GGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCCTTGCACCTGTAC
    CTCTTCCATAAAGTAGGAAACACTACATGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCT
    GAGTAGGAAGGCGGCCGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6634 mRNA GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGC
    sequence: CACC
    G-CSF miR- AUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUUAUGGCCCU
    142-3p GCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUCUGGACAGUCCAAGAAG
    CGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCCUCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUUCCUU
    UUGAAGUGUCUGGAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAUGGAG
    CCGCACUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUGCCAU
    CCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUGGGGAUUCCCUG
    GGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCGCAGGCUUUGCAGUUGGCAG
    GGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUCCACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCAGGGA
    CUGCUGCAAGCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCCCGAC
    GCUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCAACAACCA
    UCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUGGCACCCGCGCUGCAG
    CCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCGGCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUCAGCG
    CAGGGCGGGUGGAGUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCAUUUU
    UGGAAGUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCCG
    UGAUAAUAGGCUGCCUUCUGCGGGGCUUGCCUUCUGGCCAUGCC
    CUUCUUCUCUCCCUUGCACCUGUACCUCUUCCAUAAAGUAGGAA
    ACACUACAUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGCCUGAGUAGGAAG
    6635 DNA TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCC
    having the ACCATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTATGGCC
    T7 CTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGGACAGTCCAAGAAG
    polymerase CGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCATCGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTG
    site and AAGTGTCTGGAGCAGGTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCA
    restriction CTCCAAGAGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGAG
    sites: GAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCCTGGGCTCCTC
    G-CSF miR- TCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCAGTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTC
    142-3p-seed CCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGTTCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCC
    CTTGAGGGAATCTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTG
    CAGCTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGCAGATG
    GAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGC
    AATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTTCAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGT
    CCTCGTAGCGAGCCACCTTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGG
    GTGCTGAGACATCTTGCGCAGCCGTGATAATAGGCTGCCTTCTGCG
    GGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCCTTGCACCTGTAC
    CTCTACACTACTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGAAGGCGGC
    CGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6636 mRNA GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGC
    sequence: CACC
    G-CSF miR- AUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUUAUGGCCCU
    142-3p-seed GCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUCUGGACAGUCCAAGAAG
    CGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCCUCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUUCCUU
    UUGAAGUGUCUGGAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAUGGAG
    CCGCACUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUGCCAU
    CCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUGGGGAUUCCCUG
    GGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCGCAGGCUUUGCAGUUGGCAG
    GGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUCCACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCAGGGA
    CUGCUGCAAGCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCCCGAC
    GCUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCAACAACCA
    UCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUGGCACCCGCGCUGCAG
    CCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCGGCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUCAGCG
    CAGGGCGGGUGGAGUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCAUUUU
    UGGAAGUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCCG
    UGAUAAUAGGCUGCCUUCUGCGGGGCUUGCCUUCUGGCCAUGCC
    CUUCUUCUCUCCCUUGCACCUGUACCUCUACACUACUGGUCUUU
    GAAUAAAGCCUGAGUAGGAAG
    6637 DNA TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCC
    having the ACCATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTATGGCC
    T7 CTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGGACAGTCCAAGAAG
    polymerase CGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCATCGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTG
    site and AAGTGTCTGGAGCAGGTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCA
    restriction CTCCAAGAGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGAG
    sites: GAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCCTGGGCTCCTC
    G-CSF miR- TCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCAGTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTC
    142-3p- CCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGTTCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCC
    seedless CTTGAGGGAATCTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTG
    CAGCTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGCAGATG
    GAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGC
    AATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTTCAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGT
    CCTCGTAGCGAGCCACCTTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGG
    GTGCTGAGACATCTTGCGCAGCCGTGATAATAGGCTGCCTTCTGCG
    GGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCCTTGCACCTGTAC
    CTCTTCCATAAAGTAGGAAATGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAG
    GAAGGCGGCCGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6638 mRNA GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGC
    sequence: CACCAUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUUAUGG
    G-CSF miR- CCCUGCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUCUGGACAGUCCAA
    142-3p- GAAGCGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCCUCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUU
    seedless CCUUUUGAAGUGUCUGGAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAU
    GGAGCCGCACUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUG
    CCAUCCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUGGGGAUUC
    CCUGGGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCGCAGGCUUUGCAGUUG
    GCAGGGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUCCACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCA
    GGGACUGCUGCAAGCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCC
    CGACGCUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCAACA
    ACCAUCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUGGCACCCGCGCU
    GCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCGGCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUC
    AGCGCAGGGCGGGUGGAGUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCA
    UUUUUGGAAGUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCC
    GUGAUAAUAGGCUGCCUUCUGCGGGGCUUGCCUUCUGGCCAUGC
    CCUUCUUCUCUCCCUUGCACCUGUACCUCUUCCAUAAAGUAGGA
    AAUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGCCUGAGUAGGAAG
    6639 DNA TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCC
    having the ACCATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTATGGCC
    T7 CTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGGACAGTCCAAGAAG
    polymerase CGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCATCGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTG
    site and AAGTGTCTGGAGCAGGTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCA
    restriction CTCCAAGAGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGAG
    sites: GAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCCTGGGCTCCTC
    G-CSF miR- TCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCAGTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTC
    146a CCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGTTCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCC
    CTTGAGGGAATCTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTG
    CAGCTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGCAGATG
    GAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGC
    AATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTTCAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGT
    CCTCGTAGCGAGCCACCTTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGG
    GTGCTGAGACATCTTGCGCAGCCGTGATAATAGGCTGCCTTCTGCG
    GGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCCTTGCACCTGTAC
    CTCTAACCCATGGAATTCAGTTCTCATGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTG
    AGTAGGAAGGCGGCCGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6640 mRNA GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGC
    sequence: CACCAUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUUAUGG
    G-CSF miR- CCCUGCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUCUGGACAGUCCAA
    146a GAAGCGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCCUCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUU
    CCUUUUGAAGUGUCUGGAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAU
    GGAGCCGCACUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUG
    CCAUCCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUGGGGAUUC
    CCUGGGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCGCAGGCUUUGCAGUUG
    GCAGGGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUCCACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCA
    GGGACUGCUGCAAGCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCC
    CGACGCUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCAACA
    ACCAUCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUGGCACCCGCGCU
    GCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCGGCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUC
    AGCGCAGGGCGGGUGGAGUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCA
    UUUUUGGAAGUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCC
    GUGAUAAUAGGCUGCCUUCUGCGGGGCUUGCCUUCUGGCCAUGC
    CCUUCUUCUCUCCCUUGCACCUGUACCUCUAACCCAUGGAAUUC
    AGUUCUCAUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGCCUGAGUAGGAAG
    6641 DNA TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCC
    having the ACCATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTATGGCC
    T7 CTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGGACAGTCCAAGAAG
    polymerase CGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCATCGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTG
    site and AAGTGTCTGGAGCAGGTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCA
    restriction CTCCAAGAGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGAG
    sites: GAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCCTGGGCTCCTC
    G-CSF- TCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCAGTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTC
    146a-seed CCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGTTCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCC
    CTTGAGGGAATCTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTG
    CAGCTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGCAGATG
    GAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGC
    AATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTTCAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGT
    CCTCGTAGCGAGCCACCTTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGG
    GTGCTGAGACATCTTGCGCAGCCGTGATAATAGGCTGCCTTCTGCG
    GGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCCTTGCACCTGTAC
    CTCTAGTTCTCTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGAAGGCGGC
    CGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6642 mRNA GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGC
    sequence: CACCAUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUUAUGG
    G-CSF- CCCUGCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUCUGGACAGUCCAA
    146a-seed GAAGCGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCCUCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUU
    CCUUUUGAAGUGUCUGGAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAU
    GGAGCCGCACUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUG
    CCAUCCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUGGGGAUUC
    CCUGGGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCGCAGGCUUUGCAGUUG
    GCAGGGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUCCACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCA
    GGGACUGCUGCAAGCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCC
    CGACGCUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCAACA
    ACCAUCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUGGCACCCGCGCU
    GCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCGGCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUC
    AGCGCAGGGCGGGUGGAGUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCA
    UUUUUGGAAGUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCC
    GUGAUAAUAGGCUGCCUUCUGCGGGGCUUGCCUUCUGGCCAUGC
    CCUUCUUCUCUCCCUUGCACCUGUACCUCUAGUUCUCUGGUCUU
    UGAAUAAAGCCUGAGUAGGAAG
    6643 DNA TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATATAAGAGCC
    having the ACCATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTATGGCC
    T7 CTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGGACAGTCCAAGAAG
    polymerase CGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCATCGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTG
    site and AAGTGTCTGGAGCAGGTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCA
    restriction CTCCAAGAGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGAG
    sites: GAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCCTGGGCTCCTC
    G-CSF- TCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCAGTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTC
    146a- CCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGTTCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCC
    seedless CTTGAGGGAATCTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTG
    CAGCTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGCAGATG
    GAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGC
    AATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTTCAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGT
    CCTCGTAGCGAGCCACCTTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGG
    GTGCTGAGACATCTTGCGCAGCCGTGATAATAGGCTGCCTTCTGCG
    GGGCTTGCCTTCTGGCCATGCCCTTCTTCTCTCCCTTGCACCTGTAC
    CTCTAACCCATGGAATTCATGGTCTTTGAATAAAGCCTGAGTAGGA
    AGGCGGCCGCTCGAGCATGCATCTAGA
    6644 mRNA GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAUAAGAGC
    sequence: CACCAUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUUAUGG
    G-CSF- CCCUGCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUCUGGACAGUCCAA
    146a- GAAGCGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCCUCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUU
    seedless CCUUUUGAAGUGUCUGGAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAU
    GGAGCCGCACUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUG
    CCAUCCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUGGGGAUUC
    CCUGGGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCGCAGGCUUUGCAGUUG
    GCAGGGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUCCACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCA
    GGGACUGCUGCAAGCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCC
    CGACGCUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCAACA
    ACCAUCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUGGCACCCGCGCU
    GCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCGGCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUC
    AGCGCAGGGCGGGUGGAGUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCA
    UUUUUGGAAGUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCC
    GUGAUAAUAGGCUGCCUUCUGCGGGGCUUGCCUUCUGGCCAUGC
    CCUUCUUCUCUCCCUUGCACCUGUACCUCUAACCCAUGGAAUUC
    AUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGCCUGAGUAGGAAG
  • It is likely that the binding site “seed” sequence is sufficient to induce mircoRNA binding, the expression of G-CSF should be down-regulated in cells transfected with miR-142-3p, miR-142-3p-seed, miR-142-5p, miR-142-5p-seed, miR-146a or miR-146a-seed. Whereas, the miR-142-3p-seedless, miR-142-5p-seedless, miR-146a-seedless should not change the expression of G-CSF, as compared with cells transfected with G-CSF mRNA without microRNA binding sites.
  • Example 38 APCs Specific microRNA Binding Sites to Suppress Modified Nucleic Acid Mediated Immune Stimulation
  • The binding sites for microRNAs are used in the 3′UTR of mRNA therapeutics to selectively degrade mRNA therapeutics in the immune cells to subdue unwanted immunogenic reactions caused by mRNA therapeutics delivery.
  • A signal-sensor polynucleotide comprising a series of 3′UTR miR binding sites which make the signal sensor polynucleotide more unstable in antigen presenting cells (APCs), such as, but not limited to mir-142-5p, mir-142-3p, mir-146a-5p and mir-146a-3p, encodes an oncology-related polypeptide of the present invention. The addition of miR binding sites in the 3′UTR making a signal sensor polynucleotide unstable would subdue modified mRNA mediated immune stimulation.
  • Experiments comparing the cytokine expression (e.g. TNF-alpha) induced by the signal-sensor polypeptide with APCs specific microRNA signature vs. without such signature is performed in vitro by methods described herein and/or known in the art.
  • Example 39 In Vitro Expression of mRNAs with miR Binding Sites
  • Human embryonic kidney epithelial cells (HEK293A), antigen-presenting cells or cell lines with highly expressed mir-142/146, such as monocyte-derived dendritic cells (MDDC) or PBMC, are seeded at a density of 200,000 per well in 500 ul cell culture medium (InVitro GRO medium from Celsis, Chicago, Ill.). Cultured cells are transfected with G-CSF mRNAs with or without microRNA signature, as described in Example 37. The cells are transfected for five consecutive days. The transfection complexes are removed four hours after each round of transfection.
  • The culture supernatant is assayed for secreted G-CSF (R&D Systems, catalog #DCS50), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and interferon alpha (IFN-alpha by ELISA every day after transfection following manufacturer's protocols. The cells are analyzed for viability using CELL TITER GLO® (Promega, catalog #G7570) 6 hrs and 18 hrs after the first round of transfection and every alternate day following that. At the same time from the harvested cells, total RNA is isolated and treated with DNASE® using the RNAEASY micro kit (catalog #74004) following the manufacturer's protocol. 100 ng of total RNA is used for cDNA synthesis using the High Capacity cDNA Reverse Transcription kit (Applied Biosystems, cat #4368814) following the manufacturer's protocol. The cDNA is then analyzed for the expression of innate immune response genes by quantitative real time PCR using SybrGreen in a Biorad CFX 384 instrument following the manufacturer's protocol.
  • Example 40 In Vivo Detection of Innate Immune Response Study
  • To test the signal sensor protein expression and in vivo immune response, female BALB/C mice (n=5) are injected intramuscularly with G-CSF mRNA with or without microRNA signatures as described in Example 37. Blood is collected at 8 hours after dosing. The protein levels of G-CSF, TNF-alpha and IFN-alpha is determined by ELISA.
  • The difference of cytokine production is seen as measured by mouse TNF-alpha and IFN-alpha level in serum. Injection with G-CSF modified mRNA having miR-142 and miR-146a binding site or binding site seed shows a lower level of cytokine response in vivo.
  • Example 41 Expression of miR-122 in Primary Hepatocytes
  • Hepatocyte specific miR-122 level in rat and human primary hepatocytes was measured. Hela Cells and primary rat and human hepatocytes were cultured and RNAs were extracted from cell lysates. The miR-122 level in rat and human primary hepatocytes was compared with that in Hela cells. The miR-122 level is about 6 fold increased in primary human hepatocytes and about 12 fold increased in primary rat hepatocytes, respectively, as compared with that in Hela cells.
  • Example 42 Expression of Modified Nucleic Acid with Mir-122 Binding Site in Hepatocytes
  • Primary rat and human hepatocytes and Hela cells were seeded at a density of 200,000 per well in 500 ul cell culture medium (InVitro GRO medium from Celsis, Chicago, Ill.). G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 binding site in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-122-1×) (mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6600; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mC/pU), or fully modified with pseudouridine (pU) or G-CSF mRNA with four miR-122 binding sites with the seed deleted (G-CSF no seed) (mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6601; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mC/pU) or fully modified with pseudouridine (pU) was tested at a concentration of 250 ng per well in 24 well plates. The 24 hours after transfection, the expression of G-CSF was measured by ELISA, and the results are shown in Table 33.
  • TABLE 33
    G-CSF mir122 expression
    Primary human
    Hela cells Hepatocytes Primary rat
    Protein Protein Hepatocytes
    Expression Expression Protein Expression
    (ng/mL) (ng/mL) (ng/mL)
    G-CSF miR-122 1X 167.34 67.60 3.40
    (5mC/pU)
    G-CSF miR-122 1X 292.18 116.18 25.63
    (pU)
    G-CSF no seed 194.78 129.77 8.39
    (5mC/pU)
    G-CSF no seed (pU) 335.78 462.88 84.93
  • Example 43 Expression of Modified Nucleic Acids with Mir-122 Binding Sites in Hepatocytes
  • MicroRNA control gene expression through the translational suppression and/or degradation of target messenger RNA. Mir-122 binding site containing G-CSF mRNA was translationally regulated in hepatocytes.
  • Primary rat and human hepatocytes and Hela cells were seeded at a density of 200,000 per well in 500 ul cell culture medium (InVitro GRO medium from Celsis, Chicago, Ill.). G-CSF mRNA (G-CSF alpha) (mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6599; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mC/pU), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 binding site in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-122-1×) (mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6600; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap 1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mc/pU) or G-CSF mRNA with four miR-122 binding sites with the seed deleted (G-CSF no seed) (mRNA sequence is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6601; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′Cap, Cap1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mC/pU) was tested at a concentration of 250 ng per well in 24 well plates. 24 hours after transfection, the expression of G-CSF was measured by ELISA. The G-CSF drug (mRNA) levels and protein levels are shown in Table 34.
  • TABLE 34
    G-CSF drug and protein levels
    Human Hepatocytes Rat Hepatocytes
    Drug Drug
    (mRNA) (mRNA)
    level level
    (unit Protein (unit Protein
    normalized expression normalized expression
    to HPRT) (ng/ml) to HPRT) (ng/ml)
    G-CSF alpha 43237.6 247.26 26615.88 784.6
    (5mC/pU)
    G-CSF miR-122-1X 46340.9 74.07 20171.07 40.628
    (5mC/pU)
    G-CSF no seed 70239.7 298.28 23170.47 894.06
    (5mC/pU)
  • Example 44 Microphysiological Systems
  • The polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA of the present invention are formulated using one of the methods described herein such as in buffer, lipid nanoparticles and PLGA. These formulations are then administered to or contacted with microphysiological systems created from organ chips as described in International Publication Nos. WO2013086502, WO2013086486 and WO2013086505, the contents of each of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • Example 45 Translation Enhancing Elements (TEEs) in Untranslated Regions
  • The 5′ and/or 3′ untranslated regions (UTRs) in the signal-sensor polynucleotides, primary constructs and/or mmRNA described herein may include at least one translation enhancing element (TEE). Such TEE which may be included in the 5′UTR and/or 3′UTR include, but are not limited to, those listed in Table 35, including portion and/or fragments thereof. The TEE sequence may include at least 5%, at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, at least 95%, at least 99% or more than 99% of the TEE sequences disclosed in Table 35 and/or the TEE sequence may include a 5-30 nucleotide fragment, a 5-25 nucleotide fragment, a 5-20 nucleotide fragment, a 5-15 nucleotide fragment, a 5-10 nucleotide fragment of the TEE sequences disclosed in Table 35.
  • TABLE 35
    TEE Sequences
    SEQ ID
    TEE Identifier Sequence NO
    TEE-001 MSCSGCNGMWA 6645
    TEE-002 RNSGAGMGRMR 6646
    TEE-003 RNSGAGMGRMRRR 6647
    TEE-004 RMSCSGCNGMWR 6648
    TEE-005 GCGAGAGAA
    TEE-006 GGGAGCGAA
    TEE-007 GCGAGAGGA
    TEE-008 GCGAGCGGA
    TEE-009 CGGAGCGAA
    TEE-010 CGGAGCGGA
    TEE-011 ACGAGAGGA
    TEE-012 ACGAGCGGA
    TEE-013 GACGAGAGGA 6649
    TEE-014 GACGAGAGAA 6650
    TEE-015 AGCGAGCG
    TEE-016 AGGAGAGGA
    TEE-017 GCCGAGAGA
    TEE-018 CGAGAGGCA
    TEE-019 GAGAGGAGC
    TEE-020 CGCGGCGGA
    TEE-021 CGCCGCCGC
    TEE-022 GCGGCTGAA
    TEE-023 CCGGCTGAA
    TEE-024 CGCCGCTGAA 6651
    TEE-025 CGCCGCGGAA 6652
    TEE-026 CGCCGCCGAA 6653
    TEE-027 CCCGCGGAA
    TEE-028 CCCGCCGAA
    TEE-029 CCCGCTGAA
    TEE-030 CCCGGCGGA
    TEE-031 CGCGGCTGA
    TEE-032 CGGCTGCTA
    TEE-033 CCCGGCGGA
    TEE-034 AGCCGCCGCA 6654
    TEE-035 ACGCCGCCGA 6655
    TEE-036 GGCATTCATCGT 6656
    TEE-037 GCATTAGTATCT 6657
    TEE-038 TCGGTTATTGTT 6658
    TEE-039 TCCAATTGGGAA 6659
    TEE-040 ATCTATTGGCCA 6660
    TEE-041 TTACTGGGTGTT 6661
    TEE-042 AGGGTGAAGGTC 6662
    TEE-043 GGTGGGTGTGTC 6663
    TEE-044 CGCTTCAATGCT 6664
    TEE-045 TGCTTCAATGCC 6665
    TEE-046 TGTGTCTTTGCA 6666
    TEE-047 CACGGGGACAGC 6667
    TEE-048 AAGCTGTACATG 6668
    TEE-049 GATGGGGGCACA 6669
    TEE-050 ATATGTGCCCTT 6670
    TEE-051 TCCTTCTGGGTC 6671
    TEE-052 GGTGGGTGTGTC 6672
    TEE-053 GAATGGATGGGG 6673
    TEE-054 CAXGTGATATTC 6674
    TEE-055 AGGAGGGTTTGT 6675
    TEE-056 TGGGCGAGTGGG 6676
    TEE-057 CGGCTCACCAGT 6677
    TEE-058 GGTTTCXATAAC 6678
    TEE-059 GGTGGGTGTGTC 6679
    TEE-060 TTACTGGGTGTT 6680
    TEE-061 AAGTCTTTGGGT 6681
    TEE-062 CCGGCGGGU
    TEE-063 CCGGCGGG
    TEE-064 CCGGCGG
    TEE-065 CCGGCG
    TEE-066 CCGGC
    TEE-067 CGGCGGGU
    TEE-068 GGGAGACGGCGGCGGTGGCGGCGCGGGCAGAGCAAG 6682
    GACGCGGCGGATCCCACTCGCACAGCAGCGCACTCGG
    TGCCCCGCGCAGGGTCG
    TEE-069 AAAGAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATGGAAACAAATGGA 6683
    ATGGAATTGAATGGAATGGAATTGA
    ATGGAATGGGAACG
    TEE-070 AAAGAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATGGAAACAAATGGA 6684
    ATGGAATTGAATGGAATGGAATTGA
    ATGGAATGGGAACG
    TEE-071 AGACAGTCAGACAATCACAAAGAAACAAGAATGAAA 6685
    ATGAATGAACAAAACCTTCAAGAAATATGGGATTATG
    AAGAGGCCAAATGT
    TEE-072 AAAAGGAAATACAAGACAACAAACACAGAAACACAA 6686
    CCATCGGGCATCATGAAACCTCGTGAAGATAATCATCA
    GGGT
    TEE-073 AGACCCTAATATCACAGTTAAACGAACTAGAGAAGGA 6687
    AGAGCAAACAAATTCAAAAGCTAGCGGAAAGCAAGA
    AATAACTAAGACCAG
    TEE-074 AAAGACTTAAACATAAGACCTAAAACCATAAAAACCA 6688
    CAGAAGAAAACATAGGCAATGCCATTCAGGACATAGG
    CATGGGCAAAGACTTC
    TEE-075 AGCAATAACCAAACAACCTCATTAAAAAGTAGGCAAA 6689
    GGACATAAACAGACACTTTTCAAAAGAAGACATACAC
    GTGGCCAACAAACATATG
    TEE-076 AGAAAGAATCAAGAGGAAATGCAAGAAATCCAAAAC 6690
    ACTGTAACAGATATGATGAATAATGAGGTATGCACTC
    ATCAGCAGACTCGACAT
    TEE-077 GCACTAGTCAGATCAAGACAGAAAGTCAACGAACAAA 6691
    GAACAGACTTAAACTACACTCTAGA
    ACAAATGGACCTA
    TEE-078 AGCAGCCAACAAGCATATGAAATAATGCTCCACAACA 6692
    CTCATCATCAGAGAAATGCAAATCA
    AAACCAAAAT
    TEE-079 AATATACGCAAATCAATAAATGTAATCCAGCATATAA 6693
    ACAGTACTAAAGACAAAAACCACAT
    GATTATCTCAATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCC
    TEE-080 ATGTACACAAATCAATAAATGCAGTCCAGCATATAAA 6694
    CAGAACCAAACACAAAAACCACATG
    ATTATCTCAATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCCTTT
    TEE-081 TATACCACACAAATGCAAAAGATTATTAGCAACAATT 6695
    ATCAACAGCAATATGTCAACAAGTT
    GACAAACCTAGAGGACATGGAT
    TEE-082 AAACACACAAAGCAACAAAAGAACGAAGCAACAAAA 6696
    GCATAGATTTATTGAAATGAAAGTA
    CATTCTACAGAGTGGGGGCAGGCT
    TEE-083 GAAATCATCATCAAACGGAATCGAATGGAATCATTGA 6697
    ATGGAATGGAATGGAATCATCATGG
    AATGGAAACG
    TEE-084 AACAGAATGGAATCAAATCGAATGAAATGGAATGGAA 6698
    TAGAAAGGAATGGAATGAAATGGA
    ATGGAAAGGATTCGAATGGAATGCAATCG
    TEE-085 TACAAAGAACTCAAACAAATCAGCAAGAACAAAAACA 6699
    ATCCCAACAAAATGTTGGACAAAG
    ACATGAATAGACAATTCTCGAAAGAAGATGTACAAAT
    GGCT
    TEE-086 TGTTGAGAGAAATTAAACAAAGCACAGATAAATGGAA 6700
    AAACGTGTTCATAGATTGAAAGACT
    TCATGTTGTATGGTGTC
    TEE-087 AAACGATTGGACAGGAATGGAATCACCATCGAATGGA 6701
    AACGAATGGAATCTTCGAATGGAAT
    TGAATGAAATTATTGAACGGAATCAAATAGAATCATC
    ATTGAACAGAATCAAATTGGATCAT
    TEE-088 AACAATAAACAAACTCCAACTAGACACAATAGTCAAA 6702
    TTGCTGAAAATGAAATATAAAGGAA
    CAATCTCGATGGTAGCCCAAGGA
    TEE-089 AAATCAATAAATGTAATTCAGCATATAAACAGAACCA 6703
    AAGACAAAAACCACATGATTATCTC
    AATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCCTTT
    TEE-090 GCTCAAGGAAATAAAATAGGACACAAAGAAATGGAA 6704
    AAACATTCCATACTCATGGATAGAA
    AGAATCAATATCATGAAATGGCC
    TEE-091 AACATACGCAAATCAATAAATGTAATCCAGCATATAA 6705
    ACAGAACCAAAGACAAAAACCACAT
    GATTATCTCAATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCC
    TEE-092 AACAATCACTAGTCCTTAAGTAAGAGACAACACCTTTT 6706
    GTCACACACAGTTTGTCCTAACTTT
    ATCTTGGTAATTGGGGAGACC
    TEE-093 AGAAAACACACAGACAACAAAAAACACAGAACGACA 6707
    ATGACAAAATGGCCAAGC
    TEE-094 ACACAACAACCAAGAAACAACCCCATTAAGAAGTGGG 6708
    AAAAATACATGAATAAACACATCTC
    AAAAGAAGACAAACAAGTGGCTAAC
    TEE-095 ACAGCAGAAAACGAACATCAGAAAATCACTCTACATG 6709
    ATGCTTAAATACAGAGGGCAAGCAA
    CCCAAGAGAAAACACCACTTCCTAAT
    TEE-096 GAATAGAACAGAATGGAATCAAATCGAATGAAATGGA 6710
    ATGGAATAGAAAGGAATGGAATGA
    AATGGAATGGAAAGGATTCGAATGGAATG
    TEE-097 TAAGCAGAGAAAATATCAACACGAAAATAATGCAAGG 6711
    AGAAAAATACAGAACAATCCAAAA
    TGTGGCC
    TEE-098 GAACAATCAATGGAAGCAGAAACAAATAAACCAAGGT 6712
    GTGCATCAAGGAATACATTCACGC
    ATGATGGCTGTATGAGTAAAATG
    TEE-099 GATCAATAAATGTAATTCATCATATAAACAGAGAACT 6713
    AAAGACAAAAACACATGATTATCGC
    AATACATGCAGAAAAGGCC
    TEE-100 GACAAGAGTTCAGAAAGGAAGACTACACAGAAATACG 6714
    CATTTTAAAGTCACTGACATGGAGA
    TGACACTTAAAACCATGAACATGGATGGG
    TEE-101 AAGCAAAGAAAGAATGAAGCAGCAAAAGAACGAAAG 6715
    CAGGAATTTATTGAAAACCAAAGTA
    CACTCCACAGTATGGGAGCGGACCCGAGCA
    TEE-102 ACCAACATAAGACAAAGAAACATCCAGCAGCTGCCTA 6716
    TGGCAAAAGATTACAATGTGTCAAA
    CAAGAGGGCAATG
    TEE-103 GGACAAATTGCTAGAAATAAACAAATTACCAAAAATG 6717
    ATTCAAGTAGAGACAGAGAATCAA
    AATAGAACTACACATAAGTGGGCCAAG
    TEE-104 AACATAATCCATCAAATAAACAGAACCAAAGACAAAA 6718
    ACCACATGATTATCTCAATAGATGC
    AGAAAAGGCCTTC
    TEE-105 AAAATCAATATGAAAACAAACACAAGCAGACAAAGA 6719
    AAATTGGGCAAAAGGTTTGAGCAGA
    CACTTCACCAAAGAAGTACAAATGGCAAATCAGCA
    TEE-106 AACCAAATTAGACAAATTGGAAATCATTACACATAAC 6720
    AAAAGTAATAAACTGTCAGCCTCAG
    TAGTATTCATTGTACATAAACTGGCC
    TEE-107 AAGGAATTTAAGCAAATCAACAAGCAAAACCAAAATA 6721
    ATCCCATTAAAAAGTGGGTAAAGG
    ACATGAATACACACTTGTCAATAGAGGACATTCAAGT
    GGCCAAC
    TEE-108 TAACCTGATTTGCCATAATCCACGATACGCTTACAACA 6722
    GTGATATACAAGTTACATGAGAAAC
    ACAAACATTTTGCAAGGAAACTGTGGCCAGATG
    TEE-109 AACTAACACAAGAACAGAAAACCAAACATCACATGTT 6723
    CTCACTCATAAGCGGGAGCTGAACA
    ATGAGAACACACGGACACAGGGAGAGGAACATG
    TEE-110 TAAACTGACACAAACACAGACACACAGATACACACAT 6724
    ACATACAGAAATACACATTCACACA
    CAGACCTGGTCTTTGGAGCCAGAGATG
    TEE-111 ATCAACAGACAACAGAAACAAATCCACAAAGCACTTA 6725
    GTTATTAGAACTGTCATACAGACTG
    TACAACAACCACATTTACCAT
    TEE-112 AAATAAGCCAACGGTCATAAATTGCAAAGCCTTTTACA 6726
    ATCCAAACATGATGGAAACGATAT
    GCCATTTTGAAGGTGATTTGAAAAGCACATGGTTT
    TEE-113 AAACAGTTCAAAAATTATTGCAACAAAATGAGAGAGA 6727
    TGAGTTTATCTTGCAAACTAATGGA
    TGGTAGCAGTGACAGTGGCAAAACGTGGTTTGATTCT
    TEE-114 TAAGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAA 6728
    TGTACAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTA
    TACACCAACAACAGACAAACAAGAGTGCCAAATCATG
    TEE-115 AGCAAACAAACAAACAAACAAACAAACTATGACAGG 6729
    AACAAAACGTCACATATCAACATTA
    ACAAAGAATGTAAACAGCCTAAATGCTTCACTTAAAA
    GTTATAGACAGGGGCTGGGCATGGT
    GGCTCACGCC
    TEE-116 GGAAATAACAGAGAACACAAACAAATGGGAAAACATT 6730
    CCATGTTCATGGATAGGAAGAATC
    AATATTGTGAAAATGGCCATACT
    TEE-117 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 6731
    TACAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATA
    CACCAATAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-118 AGATAAGAATAAGGCAAACATAGTAATAGGGAGTTCA 6732
    TGAATAACACACGGAAAGAGAACT
    TACAGGGCTGTGATCAGGAAACG
    TEE-119 AGGAAATAAAAGAAGACACAAACAAATGGAAGAACA 6733
    TTCCATGCTTATGGATAGGGAGAAT
    CAGTATCGTGAAAATGGCCATACT
    TEE-120 AACATACGAAAATCAATAAACGTAATCCAGCATATAA 6734
    ACAGAACCAAAGACAAAAACCACA
    TGATTATCTCAATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCCTTT
    TEE-121 AATGGACTCGAATGAAATCATCATCAAACGGAATCGA 6735
    ATGGAATCATTGAATGGAATGGAAT
    GGAATCATCATGGAATGGAAACG
    TEE-122 AAGATTTAAACATAAGACCTAAAACGACAAAAATCCT 6736
    AGGAGAAAACCTAAGCAATACCATT
    CAGGACATAGGCATGGGCAAAGACTTCATG
    TEE-123 TAATGAGAAGACACAGACAACACAAAGAATCACAGAA 6737
    ACATGACACAGGTGACAAGAACAG
    GCAAGGACCTGCAGTGCACAGGAGCC
    TEE-124 TAAACGTTAGACCTAAAACCATAAAAACCCTAGAAGA 6738
    AAACCTAGGCATTACCATTCAGGAC
    ATAGGCATGGGCAAGGAC
    TEE-125 GAATTGAATTGAATGGAATGGAATGCAATGGAATCTA 6739
    ATGAAACGGAAAGGAAAGGAATGG
    AATGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-126 GTAATGGAATGGAATGGAAAGGAATCGAAACGAAAG 6740
    GAATGGAGACAGATGGAATGGAATG
    GAACAGAG
    TEE-127 AGAGAAATGCAAATCAAAACCACAATGGAATACCATC 6741
    TCACGCCAGTCAGAATGGCAATTAT
    TAAAAAATCACAACAATTAATGATGGCAAGGCTGTGG
    TEE-128 AACATACACAAATCAATAAACGTAATCCAGCTTATAA 6742
    ACAGAACCAAAGACAAAAACCACAT
    GATTATCTCAATAGATGCGGAAAAGGCC
    TEE-129 TAAACAGAACCAAAGACAAAAATCACATGATTATCTC 6743
    AATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCC
    TEE-130 AATGGAATGCAATCGAATGGAATGGAATCGAACGGAA 6744
    TGGAATAAAATGGAAGAAAACTGG
    CAAGAAATGGAATCG
    TEE-131 AGATAAAAAGAACAGCAGCCAAAATGACAAAAGCAA 6745
    AAAGCAAAATCGTGTTAGAGCCAGG
    TGTGGTGATGTGTGCT
    TEE-132 AGGAAAGTTTTCAATATGAGAAAGATACAAACCAACA 6746
    GAATAAGCAAACTGGATAAACAGA
    AAATACAGAGAGAGCCAAGG
    TEE-133 GCAATCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATGTGCAAAAATCAC 6747
    AAGCATTCTCATACACCAATAACAG
    ACAAACAGAGCCAAATCATG
    TEE-134 AGCATTCATATCTTGCAGTGTTGGGAAAGAGTGAGAG 6748
    GTTGTGATGTCAAGAAGGATAGGTC
    AGAAGTGGAAGGTATGGGGGATTGTGCCTGCTGTCAT
    GGCT
    TEE-135 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 6749
    TGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATA
    CACCAATAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-136 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 6750
    TGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATA
    CACCAACAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-137 TAAGCCGATAAGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGAGAC 6751
    AAAATCAATGTGCAAAAAATCACAA
    GCATTCTTATACACTAATAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    AAATCATG
    TEE-138 AACGTGACATACATACAAAAAGTTTTTAGAGCAAGTG 6752
    AAATTTTAGCTGCTATATGTTAATTG
    GTGGTAATCCC
    TEE-139 TACGCAAATCGATAAATGTAATCCAGCATATAAACAG 6753
    AACCAAAGACAAAAACCACATGATT
    ATCTCAATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCC
    TEE-140 GCAATCGAATGGAATGGAATCGAACGGAATGGAATAA 6754
    AATGGAAGAAAACTGGCAAGAAAT
    GGAATCG
    TEE-141 TTGAATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGATTGGAAAGGAATA 6755
    GAATGGAATGGAATGGAATTGACTC
    AAATGGAATG
    TEE-142 TAAAGAAAAACAAACAAACAGAAATCAATGAAAATCC 6756
    CATTCAAAGGTCAGCAACCTCAAA
    GACTGAAGGTAGATAAGCCCACAAGGATG
    TEE-143 GTCATATTTGGGATTTATCATCTGTTTCTATTGTTGTTG 6757
    TTTTAGTACACACAAAGCCACAATA
    AATATTCTAGGCT
    TEE-144 AAAAGTACAGAAGACAACAAAAAATGAGAGAGAGAA 6758
    AGATAACAGACTATAGCAGCATTGG
    TGATCAGAGCCACCAG
    TEE-145 AACCCACAAAGACAACAGAAGAAAAGACAACAGTAG 6759
    ACAAGGATGTCAACCACATTTTGGA
    AGAGACAAGTAATCAAACACATGGCA
    TEE-146 AAAGACCGAAACAACAACAGAAACAGAAACAAACAA 6760
    CAATAAGAAAAAATGTTAAGCAAAA
    CAAATGATTGCACAACTTACATGATTACTGAGTGTTCT
    AATGGT
    TEE-147 AATCAGTAAACGTAATACAGCATATAAACAGAACCAA 6761
    AGACAAAAACCACATGATTATCTCA
    ATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCC
    TEE-148 AAGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGACACAAAATCAAT 6762
    ATGCGAAAATCACAAGCATTCCTAT
    ACACCAATAATAGACAAACAGAGAGCCAAATCATG
    TEE-149 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAATCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 6763
    TACAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATA
    CACCAACAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-150 TAATGCAAACTAAAACGACAATGAGATATCAATACAT 6764
    AACTACCAGAAAGGCTAACAAAAAA
    ACAGTCATAACACACCAAAGGCTGATGAGTGAGGATG
    TGCAG
    TEE-151 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCGATG 6765
    TGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATA
    CACCAATAACAGGCAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-152 GATATATAAACAAGAAAACAACTAATCACAACTCAAT 6766
    ATCAAAGTGCAATGATGGTGCAAAA
    TGCAAGTATGGTGGGGACAGAGAAAGGATGC
    TEE-153 AAGACAGAACACTGAAACTCAACAGAGAAGTAACAAG 6767
    AACACCTAAGACAAGGAAGGAGAG
    GGAAGGCAGGCAG
    TEE-154 TAAGACACATAGAAAACATAAAGCAAAATGGCAGATG 6768
    TAAATGCAACCTATCAATCAAAACA
    TTACGAATGGCTT
    TEE-155 TGAAACAAATGATAATGAAAATACAACATACCAAACA 6769
    TACGAGATACAGTAAAAGCAGTACT
    AAGATGCAAGTATATATTGCTACAAGTGCCTAC
    TEE-156 AATGTAATCCAGCATATAAACAGAGCCAAAGACAAAA 6770
    ACCACATGATTATCTCAATAGATGC
    AGAAAAAGCCTTTGACAAAATTCAACAACCCTTCATGC
    TAAAAACTCTCAATAAATTAGGTAT
    TGATGGGACG
    TEE-157 ACAAAATTGATAGACCACTAGCAAGACTAATAAAGAA 6771
    GAAAAGAGAGAAGAATCATTACCA
    TTCAGGACATAGGCATGGGCAAGGAC
    TEE-158 AAGGATTCGAATGGAATGCAATCGAATGGAATGGAAT 6772
    CGAACGGAATGGAATAAAATGGAA
    GAAAACTGGCAAGAAATGGAATCG
    TEE-159 GATCATCAGAGAAACAGAGAAATGCAAATTAAAACCA 6773
    CAATGAGATACTATCTCCACACAAG
    TCAGAATGGCTAT
    TEE-160 ATCAAAAGAAAAGCAACCTAACAAATACGGGAAGAAT 6774
    ATTTGAATAGACATTTCACAGGAAA
    AGATATATGAATGGCCAAAAAGCAAATGAAAAG
    TEE-161 AACAGCAATGACAATGATCAGTAACAACAAGACTTTT 6775
    AACTTTGAAAAAATCAGGACC
    TEE-162 AAGAGCCTGAATAGCTAAAGTGATCATAAGCAAAAAG 6776
    AACAAAGTCGGAAGCATCACATTAC
    CTGACTTCAAACTATACTCAAAGGCTATG
    TEE-163 ACTCAGGAAAAATAACGAATCCAACTCACAGGAGAAA 6777
    GAAGTACAAACCAGAAACCAATTT
    CAAATTACAAGGACCAGAATACTCATGTTGGCTGGCC
    AGT
    TEE-164 TTGACCAGAACACATTACACAATGCTAATCAACTGCAA 6778
    AGGAGAATATGAACAGAGAGGAGG
    ACATGGATATTTTGTG
    TEE-165 AACATATGGAAAAAAACTCAACATCACTGATCATTAG 6779
    AGAAATGCAAATCAAAACCACAATG
    AGATACCATCTCACGCCAGTCAGAATGGCG
    TEE-166 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGACTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 6780
    TGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATA
    CACCAATAACAGACAGAGAGCCAAAT
    TEE-167 TGGGATATGGGTGAAAGAACAAGTTTGCAGAAAAGAT 6781
    ACAGTGAATTATGGACCATGAGTTC
    GGGAAAGAAGGGTAGGACTGCG
    TEE-168 AGCAGTGCAAGAACAACATAACATACAAGTAAACAAA 6782
    CACATGGGGCCAGGTAATAAAAAG
    TCAGGCTCAAGAGGTCAG
    TEE-169 AAGGAAAAGTAAAAGGAACTTAACACCTTCAAGAAAA 6783
    GACAGACAAATAACAAAACAGCAG
    TTTGATAGAATGAGATATCAGGGGATGGCA
    TEE-170 GCTAGTTCAACATATGCAAATCAATAAACGTAATCCAT 6784
    CACATAAACAGAACCAATGACAAA
    AACCACGATTATCTCAATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCC
    TEE-171 AACATCACTGATCATTAGAAACACACAAATCAAAACC 6785
    ACAATAAGATACCATCTAACACCAG
    TCACAATGGCTATT
    TEE-172 AGAGCATCCACAAGGCCCAATTCAAAGAATCTGAAAT 6786
    AATGTATTGTTACTGCAACAGTTGTG
    AGTACCAGTGGCATCAG
    TEE-173 GGAATAACAACAACAACAACCAAAAGACATATAGAAA 6787
    ACAAACAGCACGATGGCAGATGTA
    AAGCCTACC
    TEE-174 AAACGCAGAAACAAATCAACGAAAGAACGAAGCAAT 6788
    GAAAGACAAAGCAACAAAAGAATG
    GAGTAAGAAAGCACACTCCACAAAGTGGAAGCAGGCT
    GGGACA
    TEE-175 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 6789
    TGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCCTATA
    CACCAACAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-176 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 6790
    GGAAAAAATCACAAGCATTCCTATA
    CATCAATAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-177 ACACATTTCAAGGAAGGAAACAAGAACAGACAGAAAC 6791
    ACAACATACTTCATGAAACCACATT
    TTAGCATCCTGGCCGAGTATTCATCA
    TEE-178 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGACACAAAATCAATG 6792
    TGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATA
    CACCAATAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-179 TATTTTACCAGATTATTCAAGCAATATATAGACAGCTT 6793
    AAAGCATACAAGAAGACATGTATAG
    ATTTACATGCAAACACTGCACCACTTTACATAAGGGAC
    TTGAGCAC
    TEE-180 CCCAACTTCAAATTATACTACAAGGCTACAGTAATCAA 6794
    AAAAGCATAGTACTATTACAAAAA
    CAGACACACAGGCCAATGGAATACAAT
    TEE-181 AGAAAGGATTCGAATGGAATGAAAAAGAATTGAATGG 6795
    AATAGAACAGAATGGAATCAAATC
    GAATGAAATGGAATGGAATAGAAAGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-182 GTTTACAGTCAAGTGTACAAACAGAATATAAGCAAAC 6796
    AAAAGAGAACATATACTTACAAACT
    ATGCTAAGTGCCATGAAGGAAAAG
    TEE-183 AAGAGTATTGAAGTTGACATATCTAGACTGATCAAGA 6797
    ACAAAGACAAAAGGTACAGATTATC
    AAGAAAATGAGCGGGCAAAGCAAGATGGCC
    TEE-184 AGTAGAATTGCAATTGCAAATTTCACACATATACTCAC 6798
    ACACAAGTACACACATCCACTTTTA
    CAACTAAAAAAACTAGCACCCAGGACAGGTGCAGTGG
    CT
    TEE-185 TGAATGCTATAGAGCAGTAAAAACAAATAAATGAACT 6799
    ACATTACAGCTACTTACAACCATAT
    GAAAGAATATAACCATAACAATGATGAGTGGACAAAA
    GCTAAGTGTGAAAGAATGCATAGT
    GCTACAGCAGCCAACATTTACAGC
    TEE-186 GAATGGAATCAAATAGAATGGAATCGAAACAAATGGA 6800
    ATGGAATGGAATGGGAGCTGAGAT
    TGTGTCACTGCAC
    TEE-187 TAAAAGTGTGCTCAACATCATTGATCATCAGAGAAATG 6801
    CAAATCAAAACTACAATGAGATAT
    CATCTCATCCCAGTCAAAGTGGCT
    TEE-188 TCAGACCATAGCAGATAACATGCACATTAGCAATACG 6802
    ATTGCCATGACAGAGTGGTTGGTG
    TEE-189 ACAAACAATCCAATTCGAAAATGGGCAAGATATTTCA 6803
    CCAAAGACATGAGCTGATATTTCAC
    TEE-190 AGGAAAAACAACAACAACAACAGGAAAACAACCTCA 6804
    GTATGAAGACAAGTACATTGATTTAT
    TCAACATTTACTGATCACTTTTCAGGTGGTAGGCAG
    TEE-191 AACAAAACAAAAACCCAACTCAATAACAAGAAGACAA 6805
    ACAACCCAATTTAAAATGAGCAAA
    GAACTTGATAAACATGTCTCCAAAGAAGATACGGCCA
    AAGAGCAC
    TEE-192 ATACAACTAAAGCAAATATAAGCAACTAAAGCAACAG 6806
    TACAACTAAAGCAAAACAGAACAA
    GACTGCCAGGGCCTAGAAAAGCCAAGAAC
    TEE-193 AACAACAACAACAACAGGAAAACAACCTCAGTATGAA 6807
    GACAAGTACATTGATTTATTCAACA
    TTTACTGATCACTTTTCAGGTGGTAGGCAGACC
    TEE-194 AGAGAGTATTCATCATGAGGAGTATTACTGGACAAAT 6808
    AATTCACAAACGAACAAACCAAAGC
    GATCATCTTTGTACTGGCTGGCTA
    TEE-195 AGTAAATCACCATAAAGAAGGTAAGAGTTCATTCACA 6809
    AAAACAACAAACTGAAGAATCAGGC
    CATAGTA
    TEE-196 AAAATAGAATGAAAGAGAATCAAATGGAATTGAATCG 6810
    AATGGAATCGAATGGATTGGAAAG
    GAATAGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-197 AAAAGATGCAAAAGTAGCAAATGCAATGTTAAAACAA 6811
    GCAAAGAAAGAATCAGGTGGACCA
    CATAGTGCAGTGCTTCTC
    TEE-198 TTCACAGCAGCATTACGCACAATAGCCAGAAGGTGGG 6812
    AACAGACAAAATGCCTTTTGATGGG
    TEE-199 CCATAACACAATTAAAAACAACCTAAATGTCTAATAG 6813
    AAGAACACTGTTCAGACCGGGCATG
    GTGGCTTATACC
    TEE-200 TGGATTTCAGATATTTAACACAAAATAGTCAAAGCAG 6814
    ATAAATACTAGCAACTTATTTTTAAT
    GGGTAACATCATATGTTCGTGCCTT
    TEE-201 ATCATTGAATGCAATCACATGGAATCATCACAGAATG 6815
    GAATCGTACGGAATCATCATCGAAT
    GGAATTGAATGGAATCATCAATTGGACTCGAATGGAA
    ACATCAAATGGAATCGATTGGAAGT
    GTCGAATGGACTCG
    TEE-202 AGAAACAGCCAGAAAACAATTATTACCTACAGCATTA 6816
    AAACTATTCAAATGACAGCATATTTT
    TCAGCAGAAATCATGAAGGCCAGAAGGACGTGTCAT
    TEE-203 AAAATGATCATGAGAAAATTCAGCAACAAAACCATGA 6817
    AATTGCAAAGATATTACTTTTGGGA
    TGGAACAGAGCTGGAAGGCAAAGAG
    TEE-204 AACCACTGCTCAAGGAAATAAGAGAGAACACAAACAA 6818
    ATGAAAAAACATTCCATGCTCATGG
    ATAGGAAGAATCAG
    TEE-205 TACTCTCAGAAGGGAAGCAGATATTCAGCATAAATCA 6819
    TATTGTTTGTACAAAGAGTCTGGGCA
    TGGTGAATGACACT
    TEE-206 TATAGTTGAATGAACACACATACACACACACATGCCA 6820
    CAAAACAAAAACAAAGTTATCCTCA
    CACACAGGATAGAAACCAAACCAAATCCCAACACATG
    GCAAGATGAT
    TEE-207 GCTCAAAGAAATCAGAAATGACACAAGCAAATGGAAA 6821
    AACATGCCATGTTCATGAATATGAA
    GAATCAATATTGTTAAAATGGCCATACTGCTCA
    TEE-208 GGATACAAAATCAATGTACAAAAATCACAAGCATTCT 6822
    TATACACCAATAACAGACAAACAGA
    GAGCC
    TEE-209 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 6823
    TACAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATA
    CACCAACAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-210 AGGAGAATAGCAGTAGAATGACAAAATTAGATTTTCA 6824
    CATGAAACTTGATGACAGTGTAGGA
    AATGGACTGAAAGGACAAGAC
    TEE-211 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCGGGATACAAAATCAATG 6825
    TGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCCTATA
    CACCAATAACAGGCAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-212 AAGTTCAAACATCAGTATTAACCTTGAACATCAATGGC 6826
    CTACATGCATCACTTAAAACATACA
    GACAGGCAAATTGGGTTAAGAAAACAAACAAGCAAAC
    AAAACATGTTCCAAACATTTGTTGG
    CTAT
    TEE-213 AAGAAACAATCAAAAGGAAGTGCTAGAAATAAAACAC 6827
    ACTGTAATAGAAAAGAAGAATGCC
    TTATGGGCTTATCAATAGACTAGACATGGCCAGG
    TEE-214 AAAGAAAGACAGAGAACAAACGTAATTCAAGATGACT 6828
    GATTACATATCCAAGAACATTAGAT
    GGTCAAAGACTTTAAGAAGGAATACATTCAAAGGCAA
    AAAGTCACTTACTGATTTTGGTGGA
    GTTTGCCACATGGAC
    TEE-215 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTTTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 6829
    TGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATA
    CACCAACAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-216 AGAATCAAATGGAATTGAATCGAATGGAATCGAATGG 6830
    ATTGGAAAGGAATAGAATGGAATG
    GAATGGAATG
    TEE-217 AAACAGAACCACAGATATCTGTAAAGGATTACACTAT 6831
    AGTATTCAACAGAGTATGGAACAGA
    GTATAGTATTCAACAGAGTATGCAAAGAAACTAAGGC
    CAGAAAG
    TEE-218 AAAAAATGTTCAACATCACTAGTCAGCAGAGAAATGC 6832
    AAATCAAAATCACAATGAGATAACT
    TCTCACACCAGACAGCATGGC
    TEE-219 GAATCCATGTTCATAGCACAACAACCAAACAGAAGAA 6833
    ATCACTGTGAAATAAGAAACAAAGC
    AAAACACAGATGTCGACACATGGCA
    TEE-220 AGGATACAAAATCAAAGTGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTC 6834
    TTATACACCAATAACAGACAAACAG
    AGAGCC
    TEE-221 AACAGATTTAAACAAACCAACAAGCAAAAAACGAACA 6835
    ACTCCATTCAAACATGGACAAAAG
    ACACGAACAGACACTTTTCAAAGAAGACATACATGTG
    GCC
    TEE-222 AAAGACAATATACAAATGGCCAATAAGCACATGAAAA 6836
    GACGCTCAACATCCTTAGTCGTTAA
    GGCAATGCAAATCAAAACCACAATG
    TEE-223 TAAACAACGAGAACACATGAACACAAAGAGGGGAAC 6837
    AACAGACACCAAGACCTTCTTGAGG
    GTGGAGGATGGGAGGAGGGAG
    TEE-224 GGTTCAACTTACAATATTTTGACTTGACAACAGTGCAA 6838
    AAGCAATACACGATTAGTAGAAAC
    ACACTTCCAATGCCCATAGGACCATTCTGC
    TEE-225 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 6839
    AGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTACA
    CACCAATAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-226 AATCCAGCATATAAACAGAACCAAAGACAAAAACCAC 6840
    ATGATTATCTCAATAGATGCAGAAA
    AGGCC
    TEE-227 TGAAAATACAAATGACCATGCAAGTAATTCCGCAGGG 6841
    AGAGAGCGGATATGAACAAACAGA
    AGAAATCAGATGGGATAGTGCTGGCGGGAAGTCA
    TEE-228 GCAAATGATTATAAGTGCTGTTATAGAAACATTCAAAG 6842
    ACCAGAAAAGGACCACAATGGCTG
    ACCAC
    TEE-229 AGTCAATAACAAGAAGACAAACAACCCAATTACAAAA 6843
    TGGGATATGAATTTAATAGATGTTA
    CTCCAAGGAAGATACACAAATGGCCAAC
    TEE-230 ATGGTTAAAACTCAACAATGAAAACACAAACAGCGCA 6844
    ATTTAAAAATGGGCAAAATGACAG
    GCCAGACCCAGTGGCTCATGCG
    TEE-231 TAACTACTCACAGAACTCAACAAAACACTATACATGC 6845
    ATTTACCAGTTTATTATAAAGATACA
    AGTCAGGAACAGCCAAATGGAAGAAATGTAAATGGCA
    AG
    TEE-232 AACAGACCATAAATAAACACAGAAGACACACGAGTGT 6846
    AAAGTCAGTGCCCCGCTGCGAATTA
    AATCGGGGTGATGTGATGGCGAGTGAGTGGGTAGTT
    TEE-233 GAATAGAATAGAATGGAATCATCGAATGGAATCGAAT 6847
    GGAATCATCATGATATGGAATTGAG
    TGGAATC
    TEE-234 GGAATCTATAATACAGCTGTTTATAGCCAAGCACTAAA 6848
    TCATATGATACAGAAAACAAATGC
    AGATGGTTTGAAGGGTGGG
    TEE-235 AAGATAGAGTTGAAACAGTGGACAATTAAAGAGTAAT 6849
    TTGGAAGAATGGTGAAATTACAGCC
    ATGCTTTGAATCAGGCGGGTTCACTGGC
    TEE-236 TGAAAAGAAGAATGACCATAAGCAAGCAGATGAAAA 6850
    ACAAAACAGAATTTTTACAGACGTCT
    TGGACTGATATCTTGGGC
    TEE-237 AGGAATCTATAATACAGCTGTTTATAGCCAAGCACTAA 6851
    ATCATATGATACAGAAAACAAATG
    CAGATGGTTTGAAGGGTGGG
    TEE-238 AGGAAAAGAAAGAAATAGAAAATGCGAAATGGTAAG 6852
    AAAAAACAGCATAATAAACATTTGT
    ATGGTGTTGATGGACAATGCATT
    TEE-239 TAACAGTACCAAAAAACAGTCATAATCTTCAAGAGCTT 6853
    AAATTTAGCATGAAAGGAAGACAT
    TCATCAAAGAATCACACAAAGGAATGTAAAATTAAAT
    GGAGATTAGTGCCAGGAAAGAGC
    TEE-240 GCAAAACACAAACAACGCCATAAAAAACTGGGCAAAG 6854
    GATATGAACAGACATTTTTCAAAAC
    AAAACATACTTATGGCCAAC
    TEE-241 AACAAAATTGAACAACATGCAAAGAAACATAAACGAA 6855
    GCAATGAAAGTGTGCAGATCCACT
    GAAATGAAAGTGCTGTCCAGAGTGGGAGCCAGCTCGA
    GA
    TEE-242 GAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTA 6856
    TCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATC
    GAATGGCCACGAATGGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAAT
    GGAATAATCCATGG
    TEE-243 TACAAGAAAATCACAGTAACATTTATAAAACACAGAA 6857
    GTGTGAACACACAGCTATTGACCTT
    GAAAACAGTGAAAGAGGGTCAGCTGTAGAACTAAGAC
    ATAAGCAAAGTTTTTCAATCAAGAA
    TACATGGGTGGCC
    TEE-244 AAGAATTGGACAAAACACACAAACAAAGCAAGGAAG 6858
    GAATGAAAGGATTTGTTGAAAATGA
    AAGTACACTCCACAGTGTGGGAGCAG
    TEE-245 ACAGTTAACAAAAACCGAACAATCTAATTACGAAATG 6859
    AACAAAAGATATGAACAGACATTTC
    ACCCGAGAGTATACAGGGGCCAGGCATGGT
    TEE-246 AAACGCACAAACAAAGCAAGGAAAGAATGAAGCAAC 6860
    AAAAGCAGAGATTTATTGAAAATGA
    AAAATACACTCCACAGGGTGGG
    TEE-247 CACCATGAGTCATTAGGTAAATGCAAATCAAAACCAC 6861
    AATGAAATACTTCACACCCATGAAG
    ATGGCTATAATAAAAAAACAGACA
    TEE-248 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGAGACAAAATCAATG 6862
    TACAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATA
    CACCAATAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-249 TGACATGCAAGAAATAAGGAAGTGCAAAAACAAACAA 6863
    ACAAACAACAACAACAACAACAAC
    AACAACAACAAAAAACAGTCCCAAAAGGATGGGCAG
    TEE-250 AGACTTGAAAAGCACAGACAACGAAAGCAAAAATGG 6864
    ACAAATGGAATCACATCAAGCTAAA
    AGGTTTTGCATGGCAAAGG
    TEE-251 GCAAAAGAAACAATCAGTAGAGTAAACAGACAACTCA 6865
    TAGAATGCAAGAAAATCATCGCAA
    TCTGTACATCCAACAAAGGGCT
    TEE-252 ACAAAATCAAACTAACCTCGATAAGAATGCAAGTGAA 6866
    TCAAAATGAGTTTCAAGGGGTTGTG
    GCTAGTACACGCTTTCTACAGCTG
    TEE-253 ACAAACCACTGCTCAAGGAAATAAGGACACAAACAAA 6867
    TGGAACAACATTCCGTGCTCATGGA
    TAGGAAGAATCAATATCGTGAAAATGGCCATACT
    TEE-254 GAACGATTTATCACTGAAAATTAATACTCATGCAAGTA 6868
    GTAAACGAATGTAATGACCATGAT
    AAGGAGACGGACGGTGGTGATAGT
    TEE-255 AGCAGAAGAAATAACTGAAATCAGAGTGAAACTGAAT 6869
    CAAATTGAGATGCAAAAATACATA
    CGAAATGGCCAG
    TEE-256 TGAATAGACACACAGACCAATGGAACAGAATAGAGAA 6870
    CACAGAATAAATCTGCACACTTATA
    GCCAGCTGATTTTTGACAAATTTGCCAAG
    TEE-257 AGCAACTTCAGCAGTCTCAGTATACAAAAACAATGTG 6871
    CAAAAATCACAAGCATTCCTATATG
    CCAATAACAGACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-258 ACCAATCAAGAAAACAATGCAACCCACAGAGAATGGA 6872
    CAAAAGCAAGGCAGGACAATGGCT
    TEE-259 GCCACAATTTTGAAACAACCATAATAATGAGAATACA 6873
    CAAGACAACTCCAATAATGTGGGAA
    GACAAACTTTGCAATTCACATCATGGC
    TEE-260 GAAAATGAACAATATGAACAAACAAACAAAATTACTA 6874
    CCCTTACGAAAGTACGTGCATTCTA
    GTATGGTGACAAAAAGGAAA
    TEE-261 TATGCAAATCAATAAACATAATCCATCACATAAACAG 6875
    AAACAAAGACAAAATGACATGATTA
    TCTCAATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCC
    TEE-262 CACCCATCTGTAGGACCAGGAAGCCTGATGTGGGAGA 6876
    GAACAGCAGGCTAAATCCAGGGTTG
    GTCTCTACAGCAGAGGGAATCACAAGCCTGTTAGCAA
    GTGAAGAACCAACACTGGCAAGAGT
    GTGAAGGCC
    TEE-263 AGGATACAAAATCAATGTACAAAAATCACAAACATTC 6877
    TTATACACCAACAACAGACAAACAG
    AGAGCCAAATCATGGGTG
    TEE-264 AGGAAAATGCAAATCAGAACGACTATAACACACCATC 6878
    TCAAACTCGTTAGGATGGCTATTAT
    CAAAAAGTCAAGAGATAACAAATGTGGGCAAGGG
    TEE-265 GTAACAAAACAGACTCATAGACCAATAGAACAGAATA 6879
    GAGAATTCAGAAATAAGACTGCACT
    TCTATGACCATGTGATCTTAGACAAACCT
    TEE-266 AAAGGAAAACTACAAAACACTGCTGAAAGAAATCATT 6880
    GACAACACAAACAAATGGAAACAC
    ATCCCAAGATCATGGGTGGGTGGAATCAAT
    TEE-267 ACACACATACCAACAGAACATGACAAAAGAACAAAAC 6881
    CAGCCGCATGCATACTCGATGGAG
    ACAAAGGTAACACTGCAGAATGGTGAAGGAAGAACAG
    TCATTTTAATGACAGTGTTGGCT
    TEE-268 AACTAAGACAACAGATTGATTTACACTACTATTTTCAC 6882
    ACAGCCAAAAATATCACTATGGCAA
    TCGTCAAAAGGTCAATTCAAAGATGGGACAGT
    TEE-269 GATCAGCTTAGAATACAATGGAACAGAACAGATTAGA 6883
    ACAATGTGATTTTATTAGGGGCCAC
    AGCACTGTTGACTCAAGTACAAGTTCTGACTCATGTAG
    AACTAACACTTTT
    TEE-270 GAATGGAATCAAATCGAATGAAATGGAATGGAATAGA 6884
    AAGGAATGGAATGAAATGGAATGG
    AAAGGATTCGAAT
    TEE-271 AAATGAACAAAACTAGAGGAATGACATTACCTGACTT 6885
    CAAATTATACTACAGAGCTATAGTA
    ACCAAAACAGCATGGTACAGGCAT
    TEE-272 GGACAACATACACAAATCAGTCAAGATACATCATTTC 6886
    AACAGAATGAAAGACAAAAACCATT
    TGATCACTTCAATCGATGATGAAAAAGCA
    TEE-273 AACTTCAGCAAATTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATGTGCA 6887
    AAAACCACAAGCATTCCTATACAC
    CAATAATAGACAGTGAGCCAAAT
    TEE-274 TATGACTTTCACAAATTACAGAAAAAGACACCCATTTG 6888
    ACAAGGGAACTGAAGGTGGTGAAG
    ACATACTGGCAGGCTAC
    TEE-275 AACAGCAATAGACACAAAGTCAGCACTTACAGTACAA 6889
    AAACTAATGGCAAAAGCACATGAA
    GTGGGACAT
    TEE-276 TGTAACACTGCAAACCATAAAAACCGTAGAAGAAAAC 6890
    CTAGACAATACTATTCAGGACATAG
    GCATGGGCAAAGAC
    TEE-277 GAAGAAGAAAAAACATGGATATACAATGTCAACAGAA 6891
    ATCAAGGAGAAACGGAATTTCACC
    AATCAATTTAGTGATCTGGGTT
    TEE-278 AAAACACACAAACATACATGTGGATGCACATATAAAC 6892
    ATGCACATACACACACACATAAATG
    CACAAACACACTTAACACAAGCACACATGCAAACAAA
    CACATGG
    TEE-279 TAGAAGGAATTTGATACATGCTCAGAAATACAGGCAA 6893
    AGGAAGTAGGTGCCTGCCAGTGAAC
    ACAGGGGAACTATGGCTCCTA
    TEE-280 TGACTAAACAGAGTTGAACAAGAACAAAAAGCAAATT 6894
    TGCAGAAATGAAATACATACTAATT
    GAAAGTCCATGGACAGGCTCAACAGATGATATAGATA
    CAGCTAAAGAGATAATTAGTGAAAT
    GGATCAG
    TEE-281 AAGTAATAAGACTGAATTAGTAATACAAAGTGTCTCA 6895
    ACAAAGAAAATTGCGGGACTGTTCA
    TGCTCATGGACAGGAAGAATCAATATCATGAAAATGG
    CC
    TEE-282 ACAGACAGAGATTTAAAACAATAAACAAGCAGTAAGC 6896
    AAACACAGATAACAAAATGACATG
    ATCCAACAAATACTCAGAAGGAGACTTAGAAATGAAT
    TGAGGGTC
    TEE-283 AGAAAAAAACAAACAGCCCATTAAAAGGTAGACAAA 6897
    GGACATGAACACTTTTCAAAAGAAG
    ACATACATGTGGCCAAACAGCATG
    TEE-284 AAAAATGACCAGAGCAATAGAATGCATTGACCAGATA 6898
    AAGACCTTCACGTATGTTGAACTAA
    AATGTGTGGTGCAGGTG
    TEE-285 AATCAGTCTAGATCTTAAAGGAACACCAGAGGGAGTA 6899
    TTTAAATGTGCCCAATAAGCAAGAA
    TTATGGTGATGTGGAAGTA
    TEE-286 GAATGGAATGGAAAGGAATCGAAACGAAAGGAATGG 6900
    AGACAGATGGAATGGAATGGAACAG
    AGAGCAATGG
    TEE-287 GGAATGGAATGAACACGAATGTAATGCAACCCAATAG 6901
    AATGGAATCGAATGGCATGGAATAT
    AAAGAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATGGAAACAAATGGA
    ATGGAATTG
    TEE-288 AGGACATGAATAGACAATTCTCAAAAGAAGATACACA 6902
    AGTGGCAAACAAACACATGAAAAA
    AGACTCAACATTAGTAATGACCATGGAAATGCAAATC
    TEE-289 TCCAGTCGATCATCATATAGTCAGCACTTATCATACAC 6903
    CAAGCCGTGTGCAAGGAAAGGGAA
    TACAACCATGAACATGATAGATGGATGGTT
    TEE-290 TACAGATAAGAAAATTGAGACTCAAGAGTATTACATA 6904
    AATTGTTTCAGCTACCACAGCAAAA
    AATGGTATGGTTGGGAATCAAGCTCAGGG
    TEE-291 AGCCTATCAAAAAGTGGGCTAAGAATATGAATACACA 6905
    ATTCTCAAAAGAAGATATACAAATG
    GGCAACAAACATATGAAAACATACTCAACATCACTAA
    TGATCAGGGAAATG
    TEE-292 GAAAATGAACAATATGAACAAACAAACAAAATTACTA 6906
    CCCTTACGAAAGTACGTGCATTCTA
    GTATGGTGACAAAAAGGAAAG
    TEE-293 ACATACGCAAATCAATAAACATAATCCATCACATAAA 6907
    CAGAACCAAAGACAAAAATCACATG
    ATTATCTCAATAGATGCAGAAAAGGCCTTCGAC
    TEE-294 AAGAGTATCAACAGTAAATTACATTAGCAGAAGAATC 6908
    AACAAACATGAAAATAGAAATTATG
    GTAGCCAAAGAACAG
    TEE-295 AATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGA 6909
    ATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-296 GAAAGGAATAGAATGGAATGGATCGTTATGGAAAGAC 6910
    ATCGAATGGGATGGAATTGACTCGAATGGATTGGACT
    GGAATG
    GAACGGACTCGAATGGAATGGACTGGAATG
    TEE-297 TAAGCAATTTCAGCAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATGT 6911
    GCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATACACCAACAACAGA
    CAAAC
    AGAGAGCCAAATCG
    TEE-298 AACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGA 6912
    GAATCATCGAATGGCCACGAATGGAATCATCTAATGG
    AATGG
    AATGGAATAATCCATGGACCCGAATG
    TEE-299 ACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAAT 6913
    CGAAAAGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATC
    TAATGG
    AATGGAATGGAAG
    TEE-300 ATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAA 6914
    TTATCAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-301 GAATAATCATTGAACGGAATCGAATGGAAACATCATC 6915
    GAATGGAAACGAATGGAATCATCATCGAATGGAAATG
    AAAGG
    AGTCATC
    TEE-302 CATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATC 6916
    GAAAAGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCT
    AATGGA
    ATGGAATGGAAGAATCCATGGACTCGAATG
    TEE-303 AAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAG 6917
    AGAATCATCGAATGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATG
    GAATGG
    AATGGAAGAATCCATGG
    TEE-304 ATACACAAATCAATAAATGTAATCCAGCATATAAACA 6918
    GAACCAAAGACAAAAACCATATGATTATCTCAATGGA
    TGCAGA
    AAAGGCC
    TEE-305 AATCGAATAGAATCATCGAATGGACTCGAATGGAATC 6919
    ATCGAATGTAATGATGGAACAGTC
    TEE-306 TGGAATGGAATCATCGCATAGAATCGAATGGAATTAC 6920
    CATCGAATGGGATCGAATGGTATCAACATCAAACGCA
    AAAAAA
    CGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCTTCGAAC
    GGACCCG
    TEE-307 ATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATTAAATGGAATGGAAA 6921
    GGAATGGAATCGAATGGAAAGGAATC
    TEE-308 GTCGAAATGAATAGAATGCAATCATCATCAAATGGAA 6922
    TCCAATGGAATCATCATCAAATAGAATCGAATGGAAT
    CATCAA
    ATGGAATCGAATGGAGTCATTG
    TEE-309 TGGAATTATCGAAAGCAAACGAATAGAATCATCGAAT 6923
    GGACTCGAATGGAATCATCGAATGGAATGGAATGGAA
    CAG
    TEE-310 AAAGGAATGGAATGCAATGGAATGCAATGGAATGCAC 6924
    AGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAAAGGAATG
    TEE-311 AATCTAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGA 6925
    ATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-312 TACACAACAAAAGAAATACTCAACACAGTAAACAGAC 6926
    AACCTTCAGAACAGGAGAAAATATTTGCAAATACATC
    TAACAA
    AGGGCTAATATCCAGAATCT
    TEE-313 TGCAATCCTAGTCTCAGATAAAACAGACATTAAACCA 6927
    ACAAAGATCAAAAGAGACAAAGAAGGCCATTAC
    TEE-314 GAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGG 6928
    AATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAAAGAATCATCGAATGGA
    CC
    TEE-315 AATGGAATCGAATGGAATGCAATCCAATGGAATGGAA 6929
    TGCAATGCAATGGAATGGAATCGAACGGAATGCAGTG
    GAAGG
    GAATGG
    TEE-316 GAACACAGAAAAATTTCAAAGGAATAATCAACAGGGA 6930
    TTGATAACTAACTGGATTTAGAGAGCCAAGGCAAAGA
    GAATC
    AAAGCACAGGGCCTGAGTCGGAG
    TEE-317 AGTTGAATAGAACCAATCCGAATGAAATGGAATGGAA 6931
    TGGAACGGAATGGAATTGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATG
    CAATG
    GA
    TEE-318 AACTCGATTGCAATGGAATGTAATGTAATGGAATGGA 6932
    ATGGAATTAACGCGAATAGAATGGAATGGAATGTAAT
    GGAACG
    GAATGGAATG
    TEE-319 AAGCGGAATAGAATTGAATCATCATTGAATGGAATCG 6933
    AGTAGAATCATTGAAATCGAATGGAATCATAGAATGG
    AATCCA
    AT
    TEE-320 AATGGAATCGAAAGGAATAGAATGGAATGGATCGTTA 6934
    TGGAAAGATATCGAATGGAATGGAATTGACTCGAATG
    GAATG
    GACTGGAATGGAACG
    TEE-321 TAACGGAATAATCATCGAACAGAATCAAATGGAATCA 6935
    TCATTGAATGGAATTGAATGGAATCTTCGAATAGACAT
    GAATG
    GACCATCATCG
    TEE-322 AACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAATA 6936
    GAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGG
    AATGGA
    ATGGAAG
    TEE-323 ATTGGAATGGAACGGAACAGAACGGAATGGAATGGAA 6937
    TAGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGTATGGAATGGAATG
    GAATG
    GTACG
    TEE-324 AATCCACAAAGACAACAGAAGAAAAGACAACAGTAG 6938
    ACAAGGATGTCAACCACATTTTGGAAGAGACAAGTAA
    TCAAAC
    ACATGGCA
    TEE-325 GAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGG 6939
    AATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAAAGAATCATCGAACGGA
    CTCGA
    ATGGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAAGAATCCAT
    GG
    TEE-326 AATGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCATCAAATGGAATCTA 6940
    ATGGAATCATTGAACGGAATTGGATGGAATCGTCAT
    TEE-327 CAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGA 6941
    ATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-328 CACAACCAAAGCAATGAAAGAAAAGCACAGACTTATT 6942
    GAAATGAAAGTACACACCACAGAATGGGAGCAGGCTC
    AAGCA
    AGC
    TEE-329 ATCAAAGGGAATCAAGCGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCG 6943
    AAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACTCGAATGGAATCATGTG
    ATGGA
    ATGGAATGGAATAATCCACGGACT
    TEE-330 GGAATCGAATGGAATCAATATCAAACGGAGAAAAACG 6944
    GAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGG
    ACC
    TEE-331 AGGAATGGACACGAACGGAATGCAATCGAATGGAATG 6945
    GAATCTAATAGAAAGGAATTGAATGAAATGGACTGG
    TEE-332 GGAAGGGAATCAAATGCAACAGAATGTAATGGAATGG 6946
    AATGCAATGGAATGCAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGCAA
    TGGAA
    TGG
    TEE-333 AAATTGGATTGAATCGAATCGAATGGAAAAAATGAAA 6947
    TCAAATGAAATTGAATGGAATCGAAATGAATGTAAAC
    AATGG
    AATCCAATGGAATCCAATGGAATCGAATCAAATGGTTT
    TGAGTGGCGTAAAATG
    TEE-334 AATGGAAGGGAATGGAATGGAATCGAATCGAATGGAA 6948
    CAGAATTCAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATC
    GAATG
    GAATGG
    TEE-335 GAAAAATCATTGAACGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCATC 6949
    GGATGGAAACGAATGGAATCATCATCGAATGGAAATG
    AAAGG
    AGTCATC
    TEE-336 GGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAGAAAAACG 6950
    GAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGG
    ACC
    TEE-337 AAAGAAATGTCACTGCGTATACACACACACGCACATA 6951
    CACACACCATGGAATACTACTCAGCTATACAAAGGAA
    TGAAAT
    AATCCACAGCCAC
    TEE-338 GGAATCGAATGGAATCAATATCAAACGGAAAAAAACG 6952
    GAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGG
    ACC
    TEE-339 TGAACGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCATCGGATGGAAAC 6953
    GAATGGAATCATCATCGAATGGAAATGAAAGGAGTCA
    TC
    TEE-340 GAATAGAACGAAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGA 6954
    AAGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAACG
    TEE-341 TGGAATTATCGTCGAATAGAATCGAATGGTATCAACAT 6955
    CAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAA
    GAGA
    ATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGGAA
    TGGAATGGAATAATCCATGG
    TEE-342 GACAAAAAGAATCATCATCGAATAGAATCAAATGGAA 6956
    TCTTTGAATGGACTCAAAAGGAATATCGTCAAATGGA
    ATCAAA
    AGCCATCATCGAATGGACTGAAATGGAATTATCAAAT
    GGACTCG
    TEE-343 AACCAAACCAAGCAAACAAACAAACAGTAAAAACTCA 6957
    ATAACAACCAACAAACAGGAAATACCAGGTAATTCAG
    ATTAT
    CTAGTTATGTGCCATAGT
    TEE-344 GAATGAATTGAATGCAAACATCGAATGGTCTCGAATG 6958
    GAATCATCTTCAAATGGAATGGAATGGAATCATCGCAT
    AGAAT
    CGAATGGAATTATCAACGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATC
    ATCATCAGATGGAAATGAATGGAATCGTCAT
    TEE-345 TGGAATGGAATCAAATCGCATGGAATCGAATGGAATA 6959
    GAAAAGAATCAAACAGAGTGGAATGGAATGGAATGG
    AATGGA
    ATCATGCCGAATGGAATG
    TEE-346 AAATGGAATAATGAAATGGAATCGAACGGAATCATCA 6960
    TCAAAAGGAACCGAATGAAGTCATTGAATGGAATCAA
    AGGCA
    ATCATGGTCGAATGGAATCAAATGGAAACAGCATTGA
    ATAGAATTGAATGGAGTCATCACATGGAATCG
    TEE-347 GAATTAACCCGAATAGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGA 6961
    ACAGAACGGAACGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAAT
    GGAATG
    TEE-348 AAGATATACAAGCAGCCAACAAACATACGAAAGAATG 6962
    CTCAACATCACTAATCCTCAGAGAAATTTAAATCAAAA
    CCACA
    ATGAGTTACAATCTCATACCAGTCAGAAT
    TEE-349 AGATAAGTGGATGAACAGATGGACAGATGGATGGATG 6963
    GATGGATGGATGGATGGATGCCTGGAAGAAAGAAGAA
    TGGAT
    AGTAAGCTGGGTATA
    TEE-350 AGAATTACAAACCACTGCTCAACAAAATAAAAGAGTA 6964
    CACAAACAAATGGAAGAATATTCCATGCTTATGGATA
    GGAAGA
    ATCAATATTGTGAAAATGGCCATACT
    TEE-351 CATCGAATGGACTCGAATGGAATAATCATTGAACGGA 6965
    ATCGAAGGGAATCATCATCGGATGGAAACGAATGGAA
    TCATCA
    TCGAATGGAAATG
    TEE-352 AAAGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAAA 6966
    GAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGG
    AATGG
    AATGGAAGAATCCATGGACTCGAATG
    TEE-353 GGATATAAACAAGAAAACAACTAATCACAACTCAATA 6967
    TCAAAGTGCAATGATGGTGCAAAATGCAAGTATGGTG
    GGGAC
    AGAGAAAGGATGC
    TEE-354 AACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAAATATCGAATGGAA 6968
    TCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-355 TAAAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAATGGAAT 6969
    CAAATGGAATCATTGAACGGAATTGAATGGAATCGTC
    AT
    TEE-356 AATCATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGTATCATTGAATG 6970
    GAATCGAATGGAATCATCATCAGATGGAAATGAATGG
    AATCG
    TCAT
    TEE-357 CAATGCGTCAAGCTCAGACGTGCCTCACTACGGCAATG 6971
    CGTCAAGCTCAGGCGTGCCTCACTAT
    TEE-358 TAAGCTGATAAGCAACTTTAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATAC 6972
    AAAATCAATGTACAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATACAC
    CAACA
    ACAGACAGACGGAGAGCCAAA
    TEE-359 AATCAAAGAATTGAATCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGTA 6973
    CTCGAATGGAATCACCAT
    TEE-360 ATGAACACGAATGTAATGCAATCCAATAGAATGGAAT 6974
    CGAATGGCATGGAATATAAAGAAATGGAATCGAAGAG
    AATGG
    AAACAAATGGAATGGAATTGAATGGAATGGAATTG
    TEE-361 ATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCG 6975
    AAGAGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTA
    ATGGAA
    TGGGATGG
    TEE-362 AATGGAAAGGAATCAAATGGAATATAATGGAATGCAA 6976
    TGGACTCGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGACCCAAATG
    GAATG
    GAATGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-363 GGAATACAACGGAATGGAATCGAAAAAAATGGAAAG 6977
    GAATGAAATGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAT
    GGGAA
    TGGAATGGAATGG
    TEE-364 GAATCAAGCGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAAT 6978
    CATCGAAAGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGGAATG
    GAATG
    GAATAATACACGGACC
    TEE-365 AAGATAACCTGTGCCCAGGAGAAAAACAATCAATGGC 6979
    AACAAAAGCAGAAACAACACAAATGATACAATTAGCA
    GACAG
    AAACATTGAGATTGCTATT
    TEE-366 AATGGACTCCAATGGAATAATCATTGAACGGAATCTA 6980
    ATGGAATCATCATCGGATGGAAATGAGTGGAATCATC
    ATCGAA
    TGGAATCG
    TEE-367 AATCTATAAACGTAATCCATCACATAAACAGGACCAA 6981
    AGAGAAAAACCGCATGATTATCTCAAGAATGCAGAAA
    AGGCC
    TEE-368 TAATTGATTCGAAATTAATGGAATTGAATGGAATGCAA 6982
    TCAAATGGAATGGAATGTAATGCAATGGAATGTAATA
    GAATG
    GAAAGCAATGGAATG
    TEE-369 AAAGGAATGGACTTGAACAAAATGAAATCGAACGATA 6983
    GGAATCGTACAGAACGGAAAGAAATGGAACGGAATG
    GAATG
    TEE-370 TGAGCAGGGAACAATGCGGATAAATTTCACAAATACA 6984
    ATGTTGAGCAAAAGAAAGACACAAAAGAATACACACA
    TACAC
    ACCATATGGGCTAGG
    TEE-371 AATGGAATCGAACGGAATCATCATCAAACGGAACCGA 6985
    ATGGAATCATTGAATGGAATCAAAGGCAATCATGGTC
    GAATG
    TEE-372 AATGGAATGGAATGTACAAGAAAGGAATGGAATGAAA 6986
    CCGAATGGAATGGAATGGACGCAAAATGAATGGAATG
    GAAGT
    CAATGG
    TEE-373 AACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGA 6987
    GAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-374 GGAATAATCATTGAACGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCAT 6988
    CGGATGGAAACGAATGGAATCATCATCGAATGGAAAT
    GAAAG
    GAGTCATC
    TEE-375 GGAACGAAATCGAATGGAACGGAATAGAATAGACTCG 6989
    AATGTAATGGATTGCTATGTAATTGATTCGAATGGAAT
    GGAAT
    CG
    TEE-376 TGAAAGGAATAGACTGGAACAAAATGAAATCGAATGG 6990
    TAGGAATCATACAGAACAGAAAGAAATGGAACGGAAT
    GGAATG
    TEE-377 AACCCGAATAGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAACGGA 6991
    ACGGAATGGAATGGAATGGATTGGAATGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-378 AAAGAGAATCAAATGGAATTGAATCGAATGGAATCGA 6992
    ATGGATTGGAAAGGAATAGAATGGAATGGAATGGAAT
    GGAAT
    GGAATGGAATG
    TEE-379 AATGGAATCATCAGTAATGGAATGGAAAGGAATGGAA 6993
    AGGACTGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGG
    TEE-380 GGAACAAAATGAAATCGAACGGTAGGAATCGTACAGA 6994
    ACGGAAAGAAATGGAACGGAATGGAATGCACTCAAAT
    GGAAA
    GGAGTCCAATGGAATCGAAAGGAATAGAATGGAATGG
    TEE-381 AGAATGAGATCAAGCAGTATAATAAAGGAAGAAGTAG 6995
    CAAAATTACAACAGAGCAGTGAAATGGATATGCTTTCT
    GGCA
    ATAATTGTGAAAGGTCTGGTAATGAGAAAGTAGCAAC
    AGCTAGTGGCTGCCAC
    TEE-382 AACAAATGGAATCAACATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAA 6996
    ACACCATCGAATTGAAACGAATGGAATTATCATGAAA
    TTGAAA
    TGGATGGACTCATCATCG
    TEE-383 TAACATGCAGCATGCACACACGAATACACAACACACA 6997
    AACATGTATGCACGCACACGTGAATACACAACACACA
    CAAACA
    TGCATGCATGCATACATGAATACACAGCACACAAATA
    TCCAGCAT
    TEE-384 GAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAAACGGAATT 6998
    ATCGAATGGAATCGAATAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-385 AATCGAATGAAATGGAGTCAAAAGGAATGGAATCGAA 6999
    TGGCAAGAAATCGAATGTAATGGAATCGCAAGGAATT
    GATGT
    GAACGGAACGGAATGGAAT
    TEE-386 AATGGAATTGAACGGAAACATCAGCGAATGGAATCGA 7000
    AAGGAATCATCATGGAATAGATTCGAATGGAATGGAA
    AGGAA
    TGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-387 ATGGAATCAACATCAAACAGAATCAAACGGAATTATC 7001
    GAATGGAATCGAAGACAATCATCGAATGGACTCGAAT
    GGAATC
    ATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAAGAATCCATGGTCTCGA
    ATGCAATCATCATCG
    TEE-388 GAATAATCATTGAACGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCTTCG 7002
    GATGGAAACGAATGGAATCATCATCGAATGGAAATGA
    AAGGA
    GTCATC
    TEE-389 AATGGACTCGAATGGAATAATCATTGAACGGAATCGA 7003
    ATGGAATCATCATCGGATGGAAATGAGTGGAATCATC
    ATCGAA
    TGGAATCG
    TEE-390 AAATGAAATCGAACGGTAGGAATCGTACAGAACGGAA 7004
    AGAAATGGAACGGAATGGAATGCAATCGAATGGAAAG
    GAGTC
    CAATGGAAGGGAATCGAAT
    TEE-391 TACCAAACATTTAAAGAACAAATATCAATCCTACGCA 7005
    AACCATTCTGAAACACAGAGATGGAGGATATACAGCG
    AAACTC
    ATTCTACATGGCC
    TEE-392 TATTGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAGTCGAATGGAACGGA 7006
    ATGCACTCGAATGGAAGGCAATGCAATGGAATGCACT
    CAACA
    GGAATAGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGG
    TEE-393 GGAATTTAATAGAATGTACCCGAATGGAACGGAATGG 7007
    AATGGAATTGTATGGCATGGAATGGAA
    TEE-394 GCAATCCAATAGAATGGAATCGAATGGCATGGAATAT 7008
    AAAGAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATGGAGACAAATGGA
    ATGGAA
    TTGAATGGAATGGAATTG
    TEE-395 AATGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCATCAAATGGAATCTA 7009
    ATGGAATCATTGAACGGAATTAAATGGAATCGTCATC
    GAATGA
    ATTCAATGCAATCAACGAATGGTCTCGAATGGAACCAC
    TEE-396 AATTGCAAAAGAAACACACATATACACATATAAAACT 7010
    CAAGAAAGACAAAACTAACCTATGGTGATAGAAATCA
    GAAAA
    GTACAGTACATTGGTTGTCTTGGTGGG
    TEE-397 TGACATCATTATTATCAAGAAACATTCTTACCACTGTT 7011
    ACCAACTTCCCAACACAGACTATGGAGAGAGAGATAA
    GACAGA
    ATAGCATT
    TEE-398 AAAGAATTGAATTGAATAGAATCACCAATGAATTGAA 7012
    TCGAATGGAATCGTCATCGAATGGAATCGAAGGGAAT
    CATTGG
    ATGGGCTCA
    TEE-399 ATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAATATCAAACG 7013
    GAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAATAGAAT
    CATCGA
    ATGGACC
    TEE-400 GAATGAAATCGTATAGAATCATCGAATGCAACTGAAT 7014
    GGAATCATTAAATGGACTTGAAAGGAATTATTATGGA
    ATGGAA
    TTG
    TEE-401 TAAGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAA 7015
    TGTGCAAAAATCTCAAGCATTCTTATACACGAACAACA
    GACAA
    ACAGAGAGCT
    TEE-402 ACTCAAAAGGAATTGATTCGAATGGAATAGAATGGCA 7016
    AGGAATAGTATTGAATTGAATGGAATGGAATGGACCC
    AAATG
    TEE-403 GAATGGAATTTAAAGGAATAGAATGGAAGGAATCGGA 7017
    TGGAATGGAATGGAATAGAATGGAGTCGAATGGAATA
    GAATC
    GAATGGAATGGCATTG
    TEE-404 TGAGAAAATGATGGAAAAGAGGAATAAAACGAAACA 7018
    AAACCACAGGAACACAGGTGCATGTGAATGTGCACAG
    ACAAA
    GATACAGGGCGGACTGGGAAGGAAGTTTCTGCACCAG
    AATTTGGGG
    TEE-405 AACAAAAAATGAGTCAAGCCTTAAATAAAATCAGAGC 7019
    CAAAAAAGAAGACATTACATCTGATAAGACAAAAATT
    CAAAG
    GACCATC
    TEE-406 AACCCAGTGGAATTGAATTGAATGGAATTGAATGGAA 7020
    TGGAAAGAATCAATCCGAGTCGAATGGAATGGTATGG
    AATGGA
    ATGGCATGGAATCAAC
    TEE-407 ATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAAT 7021
    GGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-408 AAGGAATGGAATGGTACGGAATAGAATGGAATGGAAC 7022
    GAATTGTAATGGAATGGAATTTAATGGAACGGAATGG
    AATGG
    AATGGAATCAACG
    TEE-409 AACGGAATGGAAAGCAATTTAATCAAATGCAATACAG 7023
    TGGAATTGAAGGGAATGGAATGGAATGGC
    TEE-410 AATCGAATGGAACGGAATAGAATAGACTCGAATGTAA 7024
    TGGATTGCTATGTAATTGATTCGAATGGAATGGAATCG
    AATGG
    AATGCAATCCAATGGAATGGAATGCAATGCAATGGAA
    TGGAATCGAACGGAATGCAGTGGAAGGGAATGG
    TEE-411 TAGCAACATTTTAGTAACATGATAGAAACAAAACAGC 7025
    AACATAGCAATGCAATAGTAACACAACAGCAACATCA
    TAACAT
    GGCAGCA
    TEE-412 AATGGAATCGAAGAGAATGGAAACAAATGGAATGGA 7026
    ATTGAATGGAATGGAATTGAATGGAATGGGAAGGAAT
    GGAGTG
    TEE-413 AGCAAACAAGTGAATAAACAAGCAAACAAGTGAACA 7027
    AGCAAACAAGTGAATAAACAAGCAAACAAGTGAACA
    AGCAAA
    CAAGTGAATAAACAAGCAAACAAGTGAACAAGGAAA
    CAAGTGAATAAACAAAGGCTCT
    TEE-414 AATGGAATCAACACGAGTGCAATTGAATGGAATCGAA 7028
    TGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGAATTCAACCCGAATG
    GAATG
    GAAAGGAATGGAATC
    TEE-415 GAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGG 7029
    AATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGA
    CC
    TEE-416 AACACGAATGTAATGCAATCCAATAGAATGGAATCGA 7030
    ATGGCATGGAATATAAAGAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAAT
    GGAAA
    CAAACGGAATGGAATTGAATGGAATGGAATTGAATGG
    AATGGGAACGAATGGAGTGAAATTG
    TEE-417 GAATGGAACGGAATAGAACAGACTCGAATGTAATGGA 7031
    TTGCTATGTAATTGATTCGAATGGAATGGAATCGAATG
    GAATG
    CAATCCAATGGAATGGAATGCAATGCAATGGAATGGA
    ATCGAATGGAATGCAGTGGAAGGGAATGG
    TEE-418 GAATCGAATGGAATCAATATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGG 7032
    AATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGA
    CC
    TEE-419 ATAAACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATG 7033
    GAATCGAAGAGAATAATCGAATGGACTCAAATGGAGT
    CATCTA
    ATGGAATGGTATGGAAGAATCCATGGACTCCAACGCA
    ATCATCAGCGAATGGAATC
    TEE-420 AAAAGAAAAGACAAAAGACACCAATTGCCAATACTGA 7034
    AATGAAAAAACAGGTAATAACTATTGATCCCATGGAC
    ATTAA
    AATGATGTTGAAGGAACACCAC
    TEE-421 AATGTCAAGTGGAATCGAGTGGAATCATCGAAAGAAA 7035
    TCGAATGGAATCGAAGGGAATCATTGGATGGGCTCAA
    AT
    TEE-422 ATCATCGAATGGAATAGAATGGTATCAACATCAAACG 7036
    GAGAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAAT
    CTTCGA
    ACGGACC
    TEE-423 GAATGGAATCATCGCATAGAATCGGATGGAATTATCA 7037
    TCGAATGGAATCGAATGGTATCAACATCAAACGGAAA
    AAAACG
    GAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAATTGAATCATCGAACGG
    ACCCG
    TEE-424 AATGGACTCGAATGGAATAATCATTGAACGGAATCGA 7038
    ATGGAATCATCATCGGATGGAAATGAATGGAATAATC
    CATGGA
    CTCGAATGCAATCATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAA
    TCATCGAATGGACTCG
    TEE-425 AATGCAATCATCAACTGGCTTCGAATGGAATCATCAAG 7039
    AATGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCGAATGGACTC
    TEE-426 AAGAGACCAATAAGGAATAAGTAAGCAACAAGAGGA 7040
    AGGAGAAAAGGGCAAGAGAGATGACCAGAGTT
    TEE-427 TGGAATCATCATAAAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACA 7041
    TCAAATGGAATCAAATGGAATCATTGAACGGAATTGA
    ATGGAA
    TCGTCAT
    TEE-428 GGAATCATCGCATAGAATCGAATGGAATTATCATCGA 7042
    ATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGAAAAAAAA
    CCGGA
    ATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAACGGACC
    TEE-429 AAATCATCATCGAATGGGATCGAATGGTATCCTTGAAT 7043
    GGAATCGAATGGAATCATCATCAGATGGAAATGAATG
    GAATC
    GTCAT
    TEE-430 GGAATGTAATAGAACGGAAAGCAATGGAATGGAACGC 7044
    ACTGGATTCGAGTGCAATGGAATCTATTGGAATGGAAT
    CGAAT
    GGAATGGTTTGGCATGGAATGGAC
    TEE-431 AAACAATGGAAGATAATGGAAAGATATCGAATGGAAT 7045
    AGAATGGAATGGAATGGACTCAAATGGAATGGACTTT
    AATGG
    AATGG
    TEE-432 GGAACGAAATCGAATGGAACGGAATAGAATAGACTCG 7046
    AATGTAATGGATTGCTATGTAATTGATTCGAATGGAAT
    GGAAT
    CGAATGGAATGCAATCCAATGGAATGGAATGCAATGC
    AATGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAA
    TEE-433 AAACCGAATGGAATGGAATGGACGCAAAATGAATGGA 7047
    ATGGAAGTCAATGGACTCGAAATGAATGGAATGGAAT
    GGAAT
    GGAATG
    TEE-434 GGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACA 7048
    GAATTATCGTATGGAATCGAATAGAATCATCGAATGG
    ACC
    TEE-435 CAACCCGAGTGGAATAAAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGA 7049
    AATGGAATGGATCGGAATGGAATCCAATGGAATCAAC
    TGGAA
    TGGAATGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-436 TATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAAC 7050
    GGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAA
    TCATC
    GAATGGACC
    TEE-437 CGGAATAATCATTGAACGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCA 7051
    TCGGATGGAAACGAATGGAATCATCATCGAATGGAAA
    TGAAAG
    GAGTCATC
    TEE-438 CAACACACAGAGATTAAAACAAACAAACAAACAATCC 7052
    AGCCCTGACATTTATGAGTTTACAGACTGGTGGAGAGG
    CAGAG
    AAG
    TEE-439 CACTACAAACCACGCTCAAGGCAATAAAAGAACACAA 7053
    ACAAATGGAAAAACATTCCATGCTCATGGATGGG
    TEE-440 AATCGAATGGAATTAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGA 7054
    ATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-441 TGGAAAAGAATCAAATTGAATGGCATCGAACGGAATG 7055
    GGATGGAATGGAATAGACCCAGATGTAATGGACTCGA
    ATGGA
    ATG
    TEE-442 GACTAATATTCAGAATATACAAGGAACTCAAACAACT 7056
    CAACAGTAGAAAAAAAAACCTGAATAGACATTTCTCA
    AAAGAA
    GACATACAAATGGCC
    TEE-443 GGTCCATTCGATGATTCTCTTCGATTCCATTCGATAATT 7057
    CCGTTTTTTCCCGTTTGATGTTGATTCC
    TEE-444 GGAACGAAATCGAATGGAACGGAATAGAATAGACTCG 7058
    AATGTAATGGATTGCTATGTAATTGATTCGAATGGAAT
    GGAAT
    CGAATGGAATGCAATCCAATGGAATGGAATGCAATGC
    AATGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGA
    TEE-445 AGCAACTTCAGTAAAGTGTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 7059
    TGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATACATCAATAACAGA
    CAAAC
    AGAGAGCCAAA
    TEE-446 GAATAATCATTGAACGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCATC 7060
    GGATGGAAACGAATGGAATCATCATCGAATGGAAATG
    AAAGG
    AGTCATC
    TEE-447 TAATCATCTTCGAATTGAAAACAAAGCAATCATTAAAT 7061
    GTACTCTAACGGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-448 GGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACG 7062
    GAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGG
    ACC
    TEE-449 AGAGAAAAGATGATCATGTAACCATTGAAAAGACAAT 7063
    GTACAAAACTAATACTAATCACACAGGACCAGAAAGC
    AATTTA
    GACCAT
    TEE-450 AATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAA 7064
    CGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCAAAGAGAATCATCGAAT
    GGACC
    TEE-451 AATGGAATTATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAA 7065
    CATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATC
    GAAGA
    GAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-452 GTCAACACAGGACCAACATAGGACCAACACAGGGTCA 7066
    ACACAGGACCAACATAGGACCAACACAGGGTCAACAC
    AAGAC
    CAACATGGGACCAACACAGGGTCAACATAGGACCAAC
    ATGGGACCAACACAGGGTCAACACAGGACCAAC
    TEE-453 GAATCAACTCGATTGCAATCGAATGGAATGGAATGGT 7067
    ATTAACAGAATAGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAACG
    GAACG
    TEE-454 ACTCGAATGCAATCAACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGA 7068
    ATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAACGGAC
    TCGAAT
    GGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGG
    TEE-455 AATGGAATGGAATAATCGACGGACCCGAATGCAATCA 7069
    TCATCGTACAGAATCGAATGGAATCATCGAATGGACT
    GGAATG
    GAATGG
    TEE-456 AATACAAACCACTGCTCAACGAAATAAAAGAGGATAC 7070
    AAACAAATGGAAGAACATTCTATGCTCATGGGTAGGA
    TGAATT
    CATATCGTGAAAATGGCCATACTGCC
    TEE-457 AAACACGCAAACACACACACAAGCACACTACCACACA 7071
    AGCGGACACACATGCAAACACGCGAACACACACACAT
    ATACA
    CACAAGCACATTACAAAACACAAGCAAACACCAGCAG
    ACACACAAACACACAAACATACATGG
    TEE-458 AATCGAACGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAAACGG 7072
    AATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGA
    CC
    TEE-459 TAATTGATTCGAATGGAATGGAATAGAATGGAATTGA 7073
    ATGGAATGGACCATAATGGATTGGACTTTAATAGAAA
    GGGCATG
    TEE-460 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 7074
    TACAAAAGTCACAAGCATTCTTATACACCAACAAAAG
    ACAAAC
    AGAGAGCC
    TEE-461 ACATCAAACGGAAAAAAAAAACAAAACGGAATTATCG 7075
    AATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-462 GAAATTCCAATTAAAATGAAATCGACTTATCTTAACAA 7076
    ATATAGCAATGCTGACAACACTTCTCCGGATATGGGTA
    CTGCT
    TEE-463 ACATCTCACTTTTAGTAATGAACAGATCATTCAGACAG 7077
    AAAATTAGCAAAGAAACATCAGAGTTAAACTACACTC
    TAAAC
    CAAATGGACCTA
    TEE-464 GAAGAAAGCATTCATTCAAGACATCTAACTCGTTGATA 7078
    TAATGCATACAGTTCAAAATGATTACACTATCATTACA
    TCTAG
    GGCTTTC
    TEE-465 ACACACACATTCAAAGCAGCAATATTTACAACAGCCA 7079
    AAAGGTGGAAACAATTGAGCAATTG
    TEE-466 ATCATCGAATAGAATCGAATGGTATCAACACCAAACG 7080
    GAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAAT
    CTTCGA
    ACGGACC
    TEE-467 ATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGG 7081
    AATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAACGGACC
    TEE-468 AATCGAAAGGAATGTCATCGAATGGAATGGACTCAAA 7082
    TGGAATAGAATCGGATGGAATGGCATCGAATGGAATG
    GAATG
    GAATTGGATGGAC
    TEE-469 AACATGAACAGTGGAACAATCAGTGAACCAATACAAG 7083
    GGTTAAATAAGCTAGCAATTAAAAGCTGTATCACTGGT
    CTAAA
    GATAGAAGATCAAGTAGAAAATCAGCGCAAGAGGAA
    AGATATACGAAAACTAATGGCC
    TEE-470 CGAATGGAATCATTATGGAATGGAATGAAATGGAATA 7084
    ATCAAATGGAATTGAATGGAATCATCGAATGGAATCG
    AACAAA
    ATCCTCTTTGAATGGAATAAGATGGAATCACCAAATGG
    AATTG
    TEE-471 AAGGGAATTGAATAGAATGAATCCGAATGGAATGGAA 7085
    TGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATG
    GAATG
    TEE-472 GAATGGAATCGAATCAAATTAAATCAAATGGAATGCA 7086
    ATAGAAGGGAATACAATGGAATAGAATGGAATGGAAT
    GGAAT
    GGACT
    TEE-473 AAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAG 7087
    AGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATG
    GAATG
    GAATGGAAGAATCCATGGACT
    TEE-474 ATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAAAACGGAATTA 7088
    TCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACCAGA
    ATGGA
    ATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGG
    TEE-475 AATGGAATCATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAT 7089
    GGAATGGAATCAAATGGAATCAAATGGAATCGAATGG
    AATGG
    AATGGAATG
    TEE-476 AACGGAATCAAACGGAATTACCGAATGGAATCGAATA 7090
    GAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGG
    AATGGA
    ATGGAAG
    TEE-477 AAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAA 7091
    AGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATG
    GAATG
    GAATGGAAGAATCCATGG
    TEE-478 GAATGATACGGAATACAATGGAATGGAACGAAATGAA 7092
    ATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGG
    TEE-479 ACAGCAAGAGAGAAATAAAACGACAAGAAAACTACA 7093
    AAATGCCTATCAATAGTTACTTTAAATATCAGTGGACC
    AAATCA
    GTGAAACAAAAGACACAGAGTGGC
    TEE-480 AATGGACTCGAATGGATTAATCATTGAACGGAATCGA 7094
    ATGGAATCATCATCGGATGGTAATGAATGGAATCATC
    ATCGAA
    TGGAATCGG
    TEE-481 GAATGGAATCGAAAGGAATGTCATCGAATGGAATGGA 7095
    ATGGAACGGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATGGACTCGAAT
    GGAAT
    AGAATCGAATGCAATGGCATCG
    TEE-482 ATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAGACGGAAAAAAACGGAA 7096
    TTATCAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-483 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 7097
    TGCAAAAATCAAAAGCATTCTTATGCACCAATAACAG
    ACACAG
    AGCCAAAT
    TEE-484 AATGGAATGGAACGCAATTGAATGGAATGGAATGGAA 7098
    CGGAATCAACCTGAGTCAAATGGAATGGAATGGAATG
    GAATG
    TEE-485 GGAACGAAATCGAATGGAACGGAATAGAATAGACTCG 7099
    AATGTCATGGATTGCTATGTAATTGATTGGAATGGAAT
    GGAAT
    CG
    TEE-486 TAGCAGGAAACAGCAAACTCAAATTAAGTAATTTCAA 7100
    GAGCGTATCATCAATGAACTATTTTCAAAGATGTGGGC
    AAGAT
    TEE-487 GAATTGAAAGGAATGTATTGGAATAAAATGGAATCGA 7101
    ATAGGTTGAAATACCATAGGTTCGAATTGAATGGAAT
    GGGAGG
    GACACCAATGGAATTG
    TEE-488 AAGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCGGGATACAAAATCAAT 7102
    GTGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATACACCACTAACAG
    ACAAA
    TGGAGAGTC
    TEE-489 GAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTA 7103
    TCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACCAGA
    ATGGA
    ATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAATAATCCATGG
    TEE-490 AAAAGCAATTGGACTGATTTTAAATATACGTGGCAAC 7104
    AAGGATAAACTGCTAATGATGGGTTTGCAAATACAGA
    TCG
    TEE-491 AATGGAATCAACATCGAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTAT 7105
    CGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-492 AAACGGAATTATCAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCG 7106
    AACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATG
    GAAG
    TEE-493 TGCAAGATAACACATTTTAGTTGACACCATTGAAAACA 7107
    GTTTTAACCAAGAATATTAGAACCAATGAAGCAGAGA
    AATCA
    AAAGGGTGGATGGAACTGCCAAAGGATG
    TEE-494 TAGAACAGAATTGAATGGAATGGCATCAAATGGAATG 7108
    GAAACGAAAGGAATGGAATTGAATGGACTCAAATGTT
    ATGGA
    ATCAAAGGGAATGGACTC
    TEE-495 AAGAGAATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACAT 7109
    CAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAA
    GAGAA
    TCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-496 ATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATG 7110
    GAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-497 GAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACCGAATTATCGAA 7111
    TGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-498 ATCAACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATG 7112
    GAATCGAAGAGAATCATCAAATGGACTCGAATGGAAT
    CATCTA
    ATGGAATGGAATGGAAGAATCCATGG
    TEE-499 ATCGAATGGAATCATTGAATGGAAAGGAATGGAATCA 7113
    TCATGGAATGGAAACGAATGGAATCACTGAATGGACT
    CGAATG
    GGATCATCA
    TEE-500 ATTCAGCCTTTAAAAAAAGAAGACAGTCCTGTCATTTG 7114
    TGACAATATGAATGAAACAGACATCACATTAAATGAA
    ATGAG
    CCAGGCGCAG
    TEE-501 GAATGAAATGAAATCAAATGGAATGTACATGAATGGA 7115
    ATAGAAAAGAATGCATCTTTCTCGAACGGAAGTGCATT
    GAATG
    GAAAGGAATCTACTGGAATGGATTCGAATGGAATGGA
    ATGGGATGGAATGGTATGG
    TEE-502 AACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAA 7116
    TCGAAGAGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCAT
    CTAATG
    GAATGGAATGGAAGAATCCATGGACTCGAATGCAATC
    ATCATCGAATGAAATCGAATGGAATCATCGAATGGAC
    TCG
    TEE-503 ATGGAATTCAATGGAATGGACATGAATGGAATGGACT 7117
    TCAATGGAATGGTATCAAATGGAATGGAATTCAGT
    TEE-504 AATGGAAAGGAATCGAATGGAAGGGAATGAAATTGAA 7118
    TCAACAGGAATGGAAGGGAATAGAATAGACGGCAATG
    GAAT
    GGACTCG
    TEE-505 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTATCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 7119
    TACAAAAATCCCAAGCATTCTTATACACCAACAACAG
    ACAAAC
    AGAGAGCC
    TEE-506 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCGATG 7120
    TGCAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATACACCAACAACAG
    ATAAAC
    AGAGAGCC
    TEE-507 AACGGAAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAG 7121
    AGAATCATCGAATGGACCAGAATGGAATCATCTAATG
    GAATG
    GAATGGAATAATCCATGGACTCGAATG
    TEE-508 GGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAA 7122
    TCATAGAACGGACTCAAATGGAATCATCTAATGGAAT
    GGAAT
    GGGAGAATCCATGGACTCGAATG
    TEE-509 AATGGAATCAATATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTAT 7123
    CGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-510 AACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAAA 7124
    GAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGG
    AATGG
    AATGGAAGAATCCATGG
    TEE-511 AAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCAAAGAGAATCATCG 7125
    AATGGCCACGAATGGAATCATATAATGGAATGGAATG
    GAATA
    ATCCATGGACC
    TEE-512 AATGGAATCGAATGGATTGATATCAAATGGAATGGAA 7126
    TGGAAGGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATTGAACCAAATG
    TAATG
    GATTTG
    TEE-513 TAAAAGACGGAACAGATAGAAAGCAGAAAGGAAAGG 7127
    TGAATTGCATTACCACTATTCATACTGCCACACACATG
    ACATTA
    GGCCAAGTC
    TEE-514 AATGGAATCGAATGGAACAATCAAATGGACTCCAATG 7128
    GAGTCATCTAATGGAATCGAGTGGAATCATCGAATGG
    ACTCG
    TEE-515 TAACACATAAACAAACACAGAGACAAAATCTCCGAGA 7129
    TGTTAATCTGCTCCAGCAATACAGAACAATTTCTATTA
    CCAAC
    AGAATGCTTAATTTTTCTGCCT
    TEE-516 GGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACG 7130
    GAATTATCGAATGGAATCAAAGAGAATCATCGAATGG
    ACC
    TEE-517 AGAATGGAAAGGAATCGAAACGAAAGGAATGGAGAC 7131
    AGATGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-518 GAATCATCATAAAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATC 7132
    AAATGGAATCAAATGGTCTCGAATGGAATCATCTTCAA
    ATGGA
    ATGGAATGG
    TEE-519 AACAACAATGACAAACAAACAACAACGACAAAGACAT 7133
    TTATTTGGTTCACAAATCTCCAGGGTGTACAAGAAGCA
    TGGTG
    CCAGCATCTGCTCAGCTTCTGATGAGGGCTCTGGGAAG
    CTTTTACTC
    TEE-520 AACGGACTCGAACGGAATATAATGGAATGGAATGGAT 7134
    TCGAAAGGAATGGAATGGAATGGACAGGAAAAGAATT
    GAATG
    GGATTGGAATGGAATCG
    TEE-521 AACATCAAACGAAATCAAACGGAATTATCAAATTGAA 7135
    TCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATTGCCACGAATGCAATCAT
    CTAATG
    GTATGGAATGGAATAATCCATGGACCCAGATG
    TEE-522 AGAAATTAACAGCAAAAGAAGGATGCAGTGCAACTCA 7136
    GGACAACACATACAATTCAAGCAACAAATGTATAGTG
    GCTGG
    GCACCAAGGATACAG
    TEE-523 GCAATAAAATCGACTCAGATAGAGAAGAATGCAATGG 7137
    AATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGGATGGAATGGTA
    TGGAA
    TGG
    TEE-524 AATGGACTCGAATGAAATCATCATCAAACGGAATCGA 7138
    ATGGAATCATTGAATGGAAAGGATGGGATCATCATGG
    AATGGA
    AACGAATGGAATCACTG
    TEE-525 CCACATAAAACAAAACTACAAGACAATGATAAAGTTC 7139
    ACAACATTAACACAATCAGTAATGGAAAAGCCTAGTC
    AATGGC
    AG
    TEE-526 TGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATCAAATCGCATGGTAAT 7140
    GAATCAAATGGAATCAAATCGAATGGAAATAATGGAA
    TCGAA
    GGGAAACGAATGGAATCGAATTGCACTGATTCTACTG
    ACTTCGAGGAAAATGAAATGAAATGCGGTGAAGTGGA
    ATGG
    TEE-527 GAATGTTATGAAATCAACTCGAACGGAATGCAATAGA 7141
    ATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGG
    TEE-528 AATGGAATCATTGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATCATCAA 7142
    AGAAAGGAATCGAAGGGAATCATCGAATGGAATCAAA
    CGGAA
    TCATCGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-529 GGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAAACGGAATTATCG 7143
    AATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-530 GGAATAATCATCATCAAACAGAACCAAATGGAATCAT 7144
    TGAATGGAATCAAAGGCAATCATGGTCGAATG
    TEE-531 GCATAGAATCGAATGGAATTATCATTGAATGGAATCG 7145
    AATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTAT
    CGAATG
    GAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACCC
    TEE-532 AATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATG 7146
    GAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAATAATCCATGGA
    CCCGAA
    TG
    TEE-533 AAATGAATCGAATGGAATTGAATGGAATCAAATAGAA 7147
    CAAATGGAATCGAAATGAATCAAATGGAATCGAATCG
    AATGG
    AATTGAATGGCATGGAATTG
    TEE-534 AGTTAATCCGAATAGAATGGAATGGAATGCAATGGAA 7148
    CGGAATGGAACGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATG
    GAATG
    TEE-535 ATCACAATCACACAACACATTGCACATGCATAACATGC 7149
    ACTCACAATACACACACAACACATACACAACACACAT
    GCAAT
    ACAACACAAAACGCAACACAACATATACACAACACAC
    AGCACACACATGCC
    TEE-536 AAAGACTTAAACGTTAGACCTAAAACCATAAAAACCC 7150
    TAGAGGAAAACCTAGGCATTACCATTCAGGACTTAGG
    CATGGG
    CAAGGAC
    TEE-537 AAAGTCCAAAGATGAACAAAATATCCAGAAGGAAAAC 7151
    AAATGCACTTGGGGAGTGGGAAAGAAAACCAAGACTG
    AGCAA
    TGCGTCAAGCTCAGACGTGCCTCACTACG
    TEE-538 AAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAGTCGAAA 7152
    AGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATG
    GAATG
    GAATGGAAGAATCCATGG
    TEE-539 AATTGATTCGAAATTAATGGAATTGAATGGAATGCAAT 7153
    CAAATGGAATGGAATGTAATGCAATGGAATGTAATAG
    AATGG
    AAAGCAATGGAATG
    TEE-540 TACAGAACACATGACTCAACAACAGCAGAAAGCATAT 7154
    TCTTTTCAAATGCACATGAAACATTATCATGATGGACC
    AAAT
    TEE-541 GGAACAAAATGAAATCGAACGGTAGGAATCATACAGA 7155
    ACAGAAAGAAATGGAACGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-542 AACGGAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAG 7156
    AATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAGTCATCG
    TEE-543 AATCGAACGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGA 7157
    ATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-544 AGAATGGAATGCAATAGAATGGAATGCAATGGAATGG 7158
    AGTCATCCGTAATGGAATGGAAAGGAATGCAATGGAA
    TGGAA
    TGGAATGG
    TEE-545 ATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATC 7159
    GAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAACGGATTCGAAT
    GGAATC
    ATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAAGAATCCATGGACTCGA
    ATGCAATCATCAGCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCATC
    GAATGG
    ACTCG
    TEE-546 GGAATAAAACGGACTCAATAGTAATGGATTGCAATGT 7160
    AATTGATTCGATTTCGAATGGAATCGCATGGAATGTAA
    TGGAA
    TGGAATGGAATGGAAGGC
    TEE-547 AATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTAT 7161
    CGTATGGAATCGAAAAGAATTATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-548 TCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGA 7162
    AGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-549 ACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAAT 7163
    CGAAAAGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATC
    TAATGG
    AATGGAATGGAAGAATCCATGGACTCGAATG
    TEE-550 TGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAAC 7164
    GGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATG
    GACC
    TEE-551 AATGGAATCGAATGCAATCATCGAACGGAATCGAATG 7165
    GCATCACCGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAAT
    GG
    TEE-552 AGAATTGATTGAATCCAAGTGGAATTGAATGGAATGG 7166
    AATGGATTAGAAAGGAATGGAATGGATTGGAATGGAT
    TGGAAT
    GGAAAGG
    TEE-553 AACTGCATCAACTAACAGGCAAAATAACCAGCTAATA 7167
    TCATAATGACAGGATTAAATTCACAAATGACAATATTA
    ACCGT
    AAATGTAAATGGGCTA
    TEE-554 GTAAACAAACAATCAAGCAAGTAAGAACAGAAATAAC 7168
    AGCATTTGGCTTTTGAGTTAATGACAAGAACACTCGGC
    ATGGG
    AGCCTGGGTGAGCAAATCACAGATCTTC
    TEE-555 AAAGGAATGGACTGGAACAAAATGAAATCGAACGGTA 7169
    GGAATCGTACAGAACGGACAGAAATGGAACGGCATGG
    AATGC
    ACTCG
    TEE-556 GAATCAACCCGAGCGGAAAGGAATGGAATGGAATGGA 7170
    ATCAACACGAATGGAATGGAACGGAATGGAATGGGAT
    GGGAT
    GAAATGGAATGG
    TEE-557 AAGAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATGGAAACAAACGGAA 7171
    TGGAATTGAATGGAATGGAATTGAATGGAATGGGA
    TEE-558 GACATGCAAACACAACACACAGCACACATGGAACATG 7172
    CATCAGACATGCAAACACAACACACATACCACACATG
    GCATAT
    GCATCAGACGTGCCTCACTAC
    TEE-559 AAAGGAATGCACTCGAATGGAATGGACTTGAATGGAA 7173
    TGTCTCCGAATGGAACAGACTCGTATGAAATGGAATC
    GAATGG
    AATGGAATCAAATGGAATTGATTTGAGTGAAATGGAA
    TCAAATGGAATGGCAACG
    TEE-560 GGAACAAAATGAAATCGAACGGTAGGAATCGTACAGA 7174
    ACGGAAAGAAATGGAACGGAATGGAATGCACTCGAAT
    GGAAA
    GGAGTCCAAT
    TEE-561 AAATTGATTGAAATCATCATAAAATGGAATCGAAGGG 7175
    AATCAACATCAAATGGAATCAAATGGAATCATTGAAC
    GGAATT
    GAATGGAATCGTCAT
    TEE-562 AGAATGGAAAGCAATAGAATGGAACGCACTGGATTCG 7176
    AGTGCAATGGAATCAATTGGAATGGAATCGAATGGAA
    TGGAT
    TGGCA
    TEE-563 AACACCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAA 7177
    TCGAAGAGAATCTTCGAACGGACCCGAATGGGATCAT
    CTAAT
    GGAATGGAATGGAATAATCCATGG
    TEE-564 AATGGAGACTAATGTAATAGAATCAAATGGAATGGCA 7178
    TCGAATGGAATGGACTGGAATGGAATGTGCATGAATG
    GAATGG
    AATCGAATGGATTG
    TEE-565 AAATCGAATGGAACGCAATAGAATAGACTCGAATGTA 7179
    ATGGATTGCTATGTAATTGATTCGAATGGAATGGAATC
    GACTG
    GAATGCAATCCAATGGAATGGAATGCAATGCAATGGA
    ATGGAATCGAACGGAATGCAGTGGAAGGGAATGG
    TEE-566 AATCAACAAGGAACTGAAACAAGTAAACAAGAAAAC 7180
    AAATAACACCATAAAACATGGGCAAAGGACATAAACA
    GACATT
    TTTCAAAAAAGACATACAAATGGCCGAG
    TEE-567 AATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTAT 7181
    CGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACCCAGG
    CTGGT
    CTTGAACTCC
    TEE-568 ATTGAATGGGCTAGAATGGAATCATCTTTGAACGGAAT 7182
    CAAAGGGAATCATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAAAT
    GTCAA
    CG
    TEE-569 AATGGACTCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAATGGAATCAA 7183
    GCGGAATTATCGAATGAAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAA
    TGGACT
    CGAAAGGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAATAATC
    CATGGACTCGAATGCAATCATCATCG
    TEE-570 AAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATTGAATGGAATCGAAG 7184
    AGAATCTTCGAACGGACCCGAATGGAATCATCTAATG
    GAATG
    GAATGGAATAATCCATGG
    TEE-571 ACTCGAGTGGAATTGACTGTAACAAAATGGAAAGTAA 7185
    CGGATTGGAATCGAATGGAACGGAATGGAATGGAATG
    GACAT
    TEE-572 TACAAACTTTAAAAAATGATCAACAGATACACAGTTA 7186
    GCAAGAAAGAATTGAGGGCAAAGAATATGCCAGACAA
    ACTCA
    AGAGGAAGATGATGGTAGAGATAGGTCACATTGGAGT
    GTCA
    TEE-573 AAATCAACAACAAACGGAAAAAAAAGGAATTATCGAA 7187
    TGGAATCAAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-574 AACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAAA 7188
    GAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGT
    AATGGA
    ATGGAAGAATCCATGGACTCGAATG
    TEE-575 AACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGA 7189
    GAATCATCGAATGGACCAGAATGGAATCATCTAATGG
    AATGG
    AATGGAATAATCCATGGACTCGAATG
    TEE-576 CAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATGGAATGGA 7190
    ATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACCCGAATGGAATCA
    TCTGA
    AATATAATAGACTCGAAAGGAATG
    TEE-577 ATGGAATCGAATGGAATGGACTGGAATGGAATGGATT 7191
    CGAATGGAATCGAATGGAACAATATGGAATGGTACCA
    AATG
    TEE-578 GAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTA 7192
    TCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-579 AAATGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCATAGAATGGAATCG 7193
    AATGCAATGGAATGGAATCTTCCGGAATGGAATGGAA
    TGGAATGGAATGGAG
    TEE-580 GAATCATCATAAAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATC 7194
    AAATGGAATCAAATGGAATCATTGAACGGAATTGAAT
    GGAATCGTCAT
    TEE-581 ATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAA 7195
    TTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-582 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 7196
    TACAAAAATCACAAGCATTCTTATACACCAATAACAG
    ACAAACAGAGAGCCAAAA
    TEE-583 AGAAACAGAAAACAGTCAAACCAATGGGCAATCCATA 7197
    TCAGATGCAGTATTATGAACAGAAGTGTAAAGAATGC
    ACCAGGCACAATGGC
    TEE-584 GATTGGAACGAAATCGAATGGAACGGAATAGAATAGA 7198
    CTCGAATGTAATGGATTGCTATGTAATTGATTCGAATG
    GAATGGAATCGAATGGAATGCAATCCAATGGAATGGA
    ATGCAATGCAATGGAATGG
    TEE-585 ATGGAATGGAATAATCAACGTACTCGAATGCAATCAT 7199
    CATCGTATAGAATCGAATGGAATCATCGAATGGACTC
    GAATGGAATAATCATTGAACGGAGTCGAATGGAATCA
    TCATCGGATGGAAAC
    TEE-586 AAAGAAATCGAATGGAATCAGTGTCGAATGGAATGGA 7200
    ATGGAATCGAAGAATTGAATTGAGTAGAATCGAAGGG
    AATCATTGGATGGGCTCAAAT
    TEE-587 AGAAAAGATAACTCGATTAACAAATGAACAAACACCT 7201
    GAATACACAAGTCTCAAAAGAAGACATAAAAATGGCC
    AAC
    TEE-588 ATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAATCACACGGAATTATC 7202
    GAATGGAATCGAAAAGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAAT
    GGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAAG
    TEE-589 AATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAATCAAGCGAAATTAT 7203
    CGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACTCGAA
    TGGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGGAT
    TEE-590 AAACACAGTACAAATACTAATTCAAATCAAACTTACTC 7204
    AAAGTCATAATCAAACATGCCAGACGGGCTGAGGGGC
    AGCATTA
    TEE-591 GGAATCGAGTGGAATCATCGAAAGAAATCGAATGGAA 7205
    TCATTGTCGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATCAAAGAATGG
    AATCGAAGGGAATCATTGGATGGGCT
    TEE-592 AAAGAAAGACAGAGAACAAACGTAATTCAAGATGACT 7206
    GTTTACATATCCAAGAACATTAGATGGTCAAAGACTTT
    AAGAAGGAATACATTCAAAGGCAAAAAGTCACTTACT
    GATTTTGGTGGAGTTTGCCACATGGAC
    TEE-593 GAAAGGAATCATCATTGAATGCAATCACATGGAATCA 7207
    TCACAGAATGGAATCGTACGGAATCATCATCGAATGG
    AATTGAATGGAATCATCAATTGGACTCGAATGGAATC
    ATCAAATGGAATCGATTGGAAGTGTCAAATGGACTCG
    TEE-594 CAATCAGAGCGGACACAAACAAATTGCATGGGAAGAA 7208
    TCAATATCGTGAAAATGGCC
    TEE-595 CAGCGCACCACAGCACACACAGTATACACATGACCCA 7209
    CAATACACACAACACACAACACATTCACACACCAC
    TEE-596 GCAAACAGAATTCAACACTACATTAGAACGATCATTC 7210
    ATCACGACCTAGTAGGATGTTTTTCCTGGGATGCAAGG
    ATGGTTCAACAT
    TEE-597 CAATCAAAACAGCAATGAGATACCATTTTACACCAATC 7211
    AAAATGGCTACTAAAAAGTCAAAAGCAAATGCC
    TEE-598 TGGAATAGAATGGAATCAATGTTAAGTGGAATCGAGT 7212
    GGAATCATCGAAAGAAATCGAATGGAATCATTGTCGA
    ATGGTATGGAATGGAATCA
    TEE-599 AATGGAATGGAATCATCGCATAGAATGGAATGGAATT 7213
    ATCATCGAATTGAATCGAATGGTATCAACATCAAACG
    GAAAAAAACGGAAATATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAAT
    CATCGAACGGACC
    TEE-600 GAAAAACAAAACAAAACAAACAAACAAACAATCAAA 7214
    AAAGTGGTAGCAGAAACCAGAAAGTCCATGTATATAG
    CTAATTGGCCTGGTTGT
    TEE-601 AGACCTTTCTCAGAAGACACACAAATTGCCAACAGGT 7215
    ATATGAAAAAATGTTCAATATCACTAATCATCAGGGCG
    ATGCC
    TEE-602 CATGGAATCGAATGGAATTATCATCGAATGGAATCGA 7216
    ATGGTACCAACACCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATC
    GAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCTTCGAACGGACC
    TEE-603 AGAGCAGAAACAAATGGAATTGAAATGAAGACAACA 7217
    ATCAAAAGCATCAATGAAATGAAAAGTTGGGTTTTGG
    AAGAGAGAAACAAT
    TEE-604 ACACAAACACACACACACACACACACACACACACACA 7218
    CACACACACACACACACACACACACACACATAC
    TEE-605 AACAAACAAATGAGATGATTTCAGATAGTGATAAACA 7219
    CTATAACATAATTAATTCGTGCCAATCAGAGCATAACA
    GTGGTGTGGTGGCTGTGGAACAGATAGCAGAC
    TEE-606 AATGGAATCGAGTGGAATGGAAGGCAATGGAATAGAA 7220
    TGGAATGGAATCGAAAGGAACGGAATGGAATGGAATG
    GAATG
    TEE-607 AGAAATGGAATCGGAGAGAATGGAAACAAATGGAAT 7221
    GGAATTGAATGGAATGGAATTGAATGGAATGGGAACG
    TEE-608 AAGAGAACTGCAAAACACTGCTCAAAGAAATCAGAGA 7222
    TGACAAAAACACATGGAAAAACGTTTCATGCTCATGG
    ATTGGAAGACTTA
    TEE-609 AATCAACACGAATAGAATGGAACGGAATGGAATGGAA 7223
    TGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAGTGGAATGGAACAGAATG
    GAGTGGAAT
    TEE-610 AACATCAAACGAAATCAAACGGAATTATCAAATTGAA 7224
    TCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATTGCCACGAATGCAACCAT
    CTAATGGTATGGAATGGAATAATCCATGGACCCAGATG
    TEE-611 CGGAATTATCATCGAATGTAATCGAATGGAATCAACAT 7225
    CAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAA
    GAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-612 TGGACACACACGAACACACACCTACACACACGTGGAC 7226
    ACACACGGACACATGGACACACACGAACACATGGACA
    CACACACGGGGACACACACAGACACACACAGAGACAC
    ACACGGACACATGG
    TEE-613 ATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCG 7227
    AAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTA
    ATGGAATGGAATGGAAGAATCCATGG
    TEE-614 AAATGGAATGGAATGCACTTGAAAGGAATAGACTGGA 7228
    ACAAAATGAAATCGAACGGTAGGAATCATACAGAACA
    GAAAGAAATGGAACGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-615 ACCACACACAAAATACACCACACACCACACACACACC 7229
    ACACACTATACACACACCACACACCACACAC
    TEE-616 AAAGAAATAGAAGGGAGTTGAACAGAATCGAATGGA 7230
    ATCGAATCAAATGGAATCGAATGGCATCAAATGGAAT
    CGAATGGAATGTGGTGAAGTGGATTGG
    TEE-617 GGAATCATCATAAAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCAT 7231
    CAAATGGAATCAAATGGAATCATTGAACGGAATTGAA
    TGGAATCGTCAT
    TEE-618 AAAGATCAATGTACAAAAATCAGCAGCATTTCTATAA 7232
    ACCAACAATGTCCAGGCTGAGAGAGAAATCAAGAAAA
    CAATTC
    TEE-619 TGGAATGGAATGGAATGAAATAAACACGAATAGAATG 7233
    GAACGGAATGGAACGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGG
    AAAG
    TEE-620 TAATCAGCACAATCAACTGTAGTCACAAAACAAATAG 7234
    TAACGCAATGATAAAGAAACAGAGAACTAGTTCAAAT
    AAACATGATAAGATGGGG
    TEE-621 AAGCGGAATTATCAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATGGAAA 7235
    CAAATGGAATGGAATTGAATGGAATGGAATTGAATGG
    AATG
    TEE-622 AATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTAT 7236
    CGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-623 ACTTGAATCGAATGGAAAGGAATTTAATGAACTTAAA 7237
    TCGAATGGAATATAATGGTATGGAATGGACTCATGGA
    ATGGAATGGAAAGGAATC
    TEE-624 TGGAATCATCATCGAAAGCAAGCGAATGGAATCATCA 7238
    AATGGAAACGAATGGAATCATCGAATGGACTCGGATG
    GAATTGTTGAATGGACT
    TEE-625 TGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCG 7239
    AATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-626 TAAGTGAATTGAATAGAATCAATCTGAATGTAATGAA 7240
    ATGGAATGGAACGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAAT
    GGAATGGAATGG
    TEE-627 AGGAAAATTTAATCAGCAGGAATAGAAACACACTTGA 7241
    GAAATCCATGTGGAATGAAAAGAGAATGGCTGAGCAG
    CAACAGATTGTCAAAAAGGAAATC
    TEE-628 AACATCAAACGGAAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGA 7242
    ATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-629 TAATTGAGAATAAGCATTCCAGTGGAAAAAAAACTAA 7243
    ACAATTTGTTGTAAAACATCCTTAAAAGCATCAGAAAG
    TTAATACAGCAATGAAGAATTACAGGACCAAATTAAG
    AATGGTATGGAAGCCTGTTA
    TEE-630 TATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACATCAAAC 7244
    GGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATTGAATCGAAGAGAA
    TCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-631 AGCAAAACAAACACAATCTGTCGTTCATGGTACTACG 7245
    ACATACTGGGAGAGATATTCAAATGATCACACAAAAC
    AACATG
    TEE-632 AAGGATTCGAATGGAATGAAAAAGAATTGAATGGAAT 7246
    AGAACAGAATGGAATCAAATCGAATGAAATGGAGTGG
    AATAGAAAGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-633 AACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGA 7247
    GAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGG
    AATGGAATGGAAGAATCCATGGACTCGAATGCAATCA
    TCATCGAATGGAATCGAACGGAATCATCGAATGGCC
    TEE-634 AATCAACTAGATGTCAATGGAATGCAATGGAATAGAA 7248
    TGGAATGGAATTAACACGAATAGAATGGAATGGAATG
    GAATGGAATGG
    TEE-635 AATGGACTCGAATGGAATAATCATTGAACGGAATCGA 7249
    ATGGAATCATCATCGGATGGAAATGAATGGAATCATC
    ATCGCATGGAATCG
    TEE-636 GAATGGAATGATACGGAATAGAATGGAATGGAACGAA 7250
    ATGGAATTGAAAGGAAAGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAAT
    GG
    TEE-637 AATCATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGTATCATTGAGTG 7251
    GAATCGAATGGAATCATCATCAGATGGAAATGAATGG
    AATCGTCAT
    TEE-638 GAATCAAATCAATGGAATCAAATCAAATGGAATGGAA 7252
    TGGAATTGTATGGAATGGAATGGCATGG
    TEE-639 TAATGCAGTCCAATAGAATGGAATCGAATGGCATGGA 7253
    ATATAAAGAAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATGGGAACAAAT
    GGAATGGAATTGAGTGGAATGGAATTGAATGGAATGG
    GAACGAATGGAGTG
    TEE-640 AACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAA 7254
    TCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-641 ATCAAAAGGAACGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAAT 7255
    GGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGAAATCAACCCGAATGG
    AATGGATTGGCATAGAGTGGAATGG
    TEE-642 GCCAACAATCATATGAGAAAAAGCTCAACATCACTGA 7256
    TCATTTCAGGAATGCAAATCAAAACCACAATGAGATA
    CTATCA
    TEE-643 AATCAAATGGAATGAAATCGAATGGAATTGAATCGAA 7257
    TGGAATGCAATAGAATGTCTTCAAATGGAATCGAATG
    GAAATTGGTGAAGTGGACGGGAGTG
    TEE-644 TAATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTA 7258
    TCGAATGCAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-645 AGCAACTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGCATACAAAATCAATG 7259
    TGCAAAAATCACACGCATTCCTATACACCAATAACAG
    ACAAACAGAGAGCC
    TEE-646 GAATCAAATGGAATGGACTGTAATGGAATGGATTCGA 7260
    ATGGAATCGAATGGAGTGGACTCAAATGGAATG
    TEE-647 AACAAGTGGACGAAGGATATGAACAGACACTTCTCAA 7261
    GACATTTATGCAGCCAACAGACACACGAAAAAATGCT
    CATCATCACTGGCCATCAG
    TEE-648 AAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAT 7262
    AGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-649 TGGAACCGAACAAAGTCATCACCGAATGGAATTGAAA 7263
    TGAATCATAATCGAATGGAATCAAATGGCATCTTCGAA
    TTGACTCGAATGCAATCATCCACTGGGCTT
    TEE-650 AACGGAATCACGCGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGA 7264
    GAATCATCGAATGGACTCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGG
    AATGGAATGG
    TEE-651 GGAATCAACTCGATTGCAATGGAATGCAATGGAAAGG 7265
    AATGGAATGCAATTAAAGCGAATAGAATGGAATGGAA
    TGGAATGGAACGGAATGGAATG
    TEE-652 AAAACAAACAACAACGACAAATCATGAGACCAGAGTT 7266
    AAGAAACAATGAGACCAGGCTGGGTGTGGTG
    TEE-653 AATCGAAAGGAATGCAATATTATTGAACAGAATCGAA 7267
    AAGAATGGAATCAAATGGAATGGAACAGAGTGGAATG
    GACTGC
    TEE-654 AAGGAATCGAATGGAAGTGAATGAAATTGAATCAACA 7268
    GGAATGGAAGGGAATAGAATAGACTGTAATGGAATGG
    ACTCG
    TEE-655 AACCCGAGTGCAATAGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATGGA 7269
    ATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAGTC
    TEE-656 GAATGGAATTGAAAGGAATGGAATGCAATGGAATGGA 7270
    ATGGGATGGAATGGAATGCAATGGAATCAACTCGATT
    GCAATG
    TEE-657 GAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATTGAATCAAATAGAAT 7271
    CATCGAACGGACCAAAATGGAATCATCTAATGGAATG
    GAATGGAATAATCCATGGACTCTAATG
    TEE-658 TGGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAATAATCCATG 7272
    GACTCGAATGCAATCATCATAAAATGGAATCGAATGG
    AATCAACATCAAATGGAATCAAATGGGATCATTGAAC
    GGAATTGAATGGAATCGTCAT
    TEE-659 GAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATTGAATCGAATAGAAT 7273
    CATCGAACGGACCAGAATGGAATCATCTAATGGAATG
    GAATGGAATAATCCATGGACTCGAATG
    TEE-660 AACCACTGCTTAAGGAAATAAGAGAGAACACAAACAA 7274
    ATGGAAAAACGTTCCATGCTCATGGATAGGAGAATCA
    ATATCGTGAAAATGGCC
    TEE-661 TATCGAATGGAATGGAAAGGAGTGGAGTAGACTCGAA 7275
    TAGAATGGACTGGAATGAAATAGATTCGAATGGAATG
    GAATGGAATGAAGTGGACTCG
    TEE-662 GTATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAA 7276
    TGGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAATAATCCATG
    GACTCGAATG
    TEE-663 TAAATGGAGACATCATTGAATACAATTGAATGGAATC 7277
    ATCACATGGAATCGAATGGAATCATCGTAAATGCAAT
    CAAGTGGAATCAT
    TEE-664 GAATGGAATTGAAAGGTATCAACACCAAACGGAAAAA 7278
    AAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATC
    GAACGGACC
    TEE-665 AGCAATTTCAGCAAAGTCTCAGGATACAAAATCAATG 7279
    TACAAATTCACAAGCATTCTTATGGACCAACAACAG
    TEE-666 GGAATCGAATGGCATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACG 7280
    GAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCATC
    TEE-667 AAACAAAACACAGAAATGCAAAGACAAAACATAAAA 7281
    CGCAGCCATAAAGGACATATTTTAGATAACTGGGGAA
    ATTTGTATGGGCTGTGT
    TEE-668 AATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTAT 7282
    CGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAA
    TGGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAAG
    TEE-669 AATCGAATGGAATCAGCATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGA 7283
    ATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-670 AAACGGAATTATAGAATGGACTGGAAGAGAATCATCG 7284
    AACGGACTAGAATGGAATCATCTAATCGAATGGAATG
    GAACAATCCATGGTCTAGCA
    TEE-671 TGAACAGAGAATTGGACAAAACGCACAAAGTAAAGAA 7285
    AAAGAATGAAGCAACAAAAGCAGAGATTTATTGAAAA
    CAAAAGTACACACCACACAGGGTGGGAGTGG
    TEE-672 ATCATAACGACAAGAACAAATTCACACACAACAATAT 7286
    TAACTTCAAATCCAAATGGGTTAAATGCTCCAATTAAA
    GGATGCAGACGGGCAAATTGGATA
    TEE-673 ATCATAACGACAAGAACAAATTCACACACAACAATAT 7287
    TCACTTCAAATCCAAATGGGTTAAATGCTCCAATTAAA
    GGATGCAGACGGGCAAATTGGATA
    TEE-674 GAATGGAATCGAATGGATTGATATCAACTGGAATGGA 7288
    ATGGAAGGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATTGAACCAAAT
    GTAATGACTTGAATGGAATG
    TEE-675 GAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAA 7289
    TGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-676 GGAATCAACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGA 7290
    ATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-677 ATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATC 7291
    GAATGGAATCAAAGAGAATCATCGAACGGACTCGAAT
    GGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAAGAATCCATGG
    ACTCGAATGCAATCATCATCGAAT
    TEE-678 GGAATGGAATGGAATGGAGCCGAATGGAATGGAATGT 7292
    ACTCAAATGGAATGC
    TEE-679 AAAACACCTAGGAATACAGATAACAAGGGACATTAAC 7293
    TACCTCTTAAAGAGAACTACAAACCACTGCTCAAGGA
    AATGAGAGAGGACACAAACACATGGAAAAACATTCCA
    TCCTCATGGATAGGAAGAATCAATATTGTGAAAATGG
    CC
    TEE-680 AACACGACTTTGAGAAGAGTAAGTGATTGTTAATTAA 7294
    AGCAAGAGAATTATTGATGTATCACAGTCATGAGAAA
    TATTGGAAGGAATATGGTCCATAC
    TEE-681 ACACATATCAAACAAACAAAAGCAATTGACTATCTAG 7295
    AAATGTCTGGGAAATGGCAAGATATTACA
    TEE-682 GGAATCATCATATAATGGAATCGAATGGAATCAACAT 7296
    CAAATGGAATCAAATGGAATCATTGAACGGAATTGAA
    TGGAATCGTCAT
    TEE-683 AATGGAATCAACATCAAACGGAATCAAATGGAATTAT 7297
    CGAATGGAATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATTGTCACGAA
    TGGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAATAATCCATG
    GCCCCTATGCAATGGACTCGAATGAAATCATCATCAAA
    CAGAATCGAATGGAATCATCTAATGGAATGGAATGGC
    ATAATCCATGGACTCGAATG
    TEE-684 TAAAATGAAACAAATATACAACACGAAGGTTATCACC 7298
    AGAAATATGCCAAAACTTAAATATGAGAATAAGACAG
    TCTCAGGGGCCACAGAG
    TEE-685 AAAATACAGCGTTATGAAAAGAATGAACACACACACA 7299
    CACACACACACACAGAAAATGT
    TEE-686 CAAACAAATAGGTACCAAACAAATAACAACATAAACC 7300
    TGACAACACACTTATTTACAAGAGACATCCCTTATATG
    AAAGGGTACAGAAAAGTCGATGGTAAGATGATGGGGA
    AAGGTATACCAACCACTAGCAGAAGG
    TEE-687 TGGAATCGAATGGAATCAATATCAAACGGAAAAAAAC 7301
    GGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAAAAGAATCATCGAATG
    GGCCCGAATGGAATCATCT
    TEE-688 ACAAATGGAATCAACAACGAATGGAATCGAATGGAAA 7302
    CGCCATCGAAAGGAAACGAATGGAATTATCATGAAAT
    TGAAATGGATG
    TEE-689 AATCAATAAATGTAAACCAGCATATAAACAGAACCAA 7303
    CGACAAAAACCACATGATTATCTCAATAGATGCAGAA
    AAGGCC
    TEE-690 AAAATAAACGCAAATTAAAATCACAAGATACCAACAC 7304
    ATTCCCACGGCTAAGTACGAAGAACAAGGGCGAATGG
    TCAGAATTAAGCTCAAACCT
    TEE-691 CAACATCAAACGGAATCAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGA 7305
    ATCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACTCGAATGGAATCA
    TCTAATGGAATGGAATGGAAG
    TEE-692 ACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAAT 7306
    CGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-693 AATGGACTCGAATAGAATTGACTGGAATGGAATGGAC 7307
    TCGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAAGGGACTCG
    TEE-694 AAGAAAGACAGAGAACAAACGTAATTCAAGATGACTG 7308
    ATTACATATCCAAGAACATTAGATGGTCAAAGACTTTA
    AGAAGGAATACATTCAAAGGCAAAACGTCACTTACTG
    ATTTTGGTGGAGTTTGCCACATGGAC
    TEE-695 GAATGGAATCGAATGGAATGAACATCAAACGGAAAAA 7309
    AACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCAAAGAGAATCATCGA
    ATGGACCCG
    TEE-696 ATGGACTCGAATGTAATAATCATTGAACGGAATCGAA 7310
    TGGAATCATCATCGGATGGAAACGAATGGAATCATCA
    TCGAATGGAATCGAATGGGATC
    TEE-697 GAAATGGAATGGAAAGGAATAAAATCAAGTGAAATTG 7311
    GATGGAATGGATTGGAATGGATTGGAATG
    TEE-698 AAACGGAAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGAATGGAATCGAA 7312
    GAGAATCATCGAACGAACCAGAATGGAATCATCTAAT
    GGAATGGAATGGAATAATCCATGG
    TEE-699 ATTAAC CC GAATAGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAAC 7313
    GGAACGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGGAATGG
    ATCG
    TEE-700 AACATCAAACGGAAAAAAACGGAATTATCGTATGGAA 7314
    TCGAAGAGAATCATCGAATGGACC
    TEE-701 GAATAGAATTGAATCATCATTGAATGGAATCGAGTAG 7315
    AATCATTGAAATCGAATGGAATCATCATCGAATGGAA
    TTGGGTGGAATC
    TEE-702 CACCGAATAGAATCGAATGGAACAATCATCGAATGGA 7316
    CTCAAATGGAATTATCCTCAAATGGAATCGAATGGAAT
    TATCG
    TEE-703 AATGCAATCGAATAGAATCATCGAATAGACTCGAATG 7317
    GAATCATCGAATGGAATGGAATGGAACAGTC
    TEE-704 AAATCATCATCGAATGGAATCGAATGGTATCATTGAAT 7318
    GGAATCGAATGGAATCATCATCAGATGGAAATGAATG
    GAATCGTCAT
    TEE-705 GAATGGAATCGAAAGGAATAGAATGGAATGGATCGTT 7319
    ATGGAAAGACATCGAATGGAATGGAATTGACTCGAAT
    GGAATGGACTGGAATGGAACG
  • Example 46 In Vitro Expression of Modified Nucleic Acids with miR-122
  • MicroRNA controls gene expression through the translational suppression and/or degradation of target messenger RNA. The expression of G-CSF mRNA and Factor IX mRNA with human or mouse alpha-globin 3′ untranslated regions (UTRs) were down regulated in human primary hepatocytes using miR-122 sequences in the 3′UTR.
  • Primary human hepatocytes were seeded at a density of 350000 per well in 500 ul cell culture medium (InVitro GRO medium from Celsis, Chicago, Ill.).
  • G-CSF mRNA having a human alpha-globin 3′UTR (G-CSF Hs3′UTR; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7320; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) or a mouse alpha-globin 3′UTR (G-CSF Mm3′UTR; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7321; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) were fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine. G-CSF mRNA containing a human 3′UTR having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF Hs3′UTR miR-122; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7322; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), or a miR-122 seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF Hs3′UTR miR-122 seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7323; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) or a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF Hs3′UTR miR-122 seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7324; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) were fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine. G-CSF mRNA containing a mouse 3′UTR having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF Mm3′UTR miR-122; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7325; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), or a miR-122 seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF Mm3′UTR miR-122 seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7326; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) or a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF Mm3′UTR miR-122 seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7327; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) were fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine.
  • Factor IX mRNA having a human alpha-globin 3′UTR (Factor IX Hs3′UTR; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7328; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) or a mouse alpha-globin 3′UTR (Factor IX Mm3′UTR; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7329; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) were fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine. Factor IX mRNA containing a human 3′UTR having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (Factor IX Hs3′UTR miR-122; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7330; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), or a miR-122 seed sequence in the 3′UTR (Factor IX Hs3′UTR miR-122 seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7331; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) or a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (Factor IX Hs3′UTR miR-122 seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7332; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) were fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine. Factor IX mRNA containing a mouse 3′UTR having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (Factor IX Mm3′UTR miR-122; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7333; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), or a miR-122 seed sequence in the 3′UTR (Factor IX Mm3′UTR miR-122 seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7334; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) or a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (Factor IX Mm3′UTR miR-122 seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7335; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) were fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine.
  • Each G-CSF or Factor IX mRNA sequence was tested at a concentration of 500 ng per well in 24 well plates. 24, 48 and 72 hours after transfection, the expression of protein was measured by ELISA. The protein levels for G-CSF are shown in Table 36 and the protein levels for Factor IX are shown in Table 37.
  • TABLE 36
    G-CSF Protein Expression
    Protein Expression
    (ng/ml)
    Description 24 Hours 48 Hours 72 Hours
    G-CSF Hs3′UTR 43.9 18.8 5.7
    G-CSF Hs3′UTR miR-122 6.9 0.7 0.12
    G-CSF Hs3′UTR miR-122 seed 48.5 25.6 8.2
    G-CSF Hs3′UTR miR-122 seedless 31.7 11.7 3.4
    G-CSF Mm3′UTR 84.9 100.4 21.3
    G-CSF Mm3′UTR miR-122 24.0 3.03 0.8
    G-CSF Mm3′UTR miR-122 seed 115.8 96.4 19.2
    G-CSF Mm3′UTR miR-122 seedless 113.1 92.9 18.9
  • TABLE 37
    Factor IX Protein Expression
    Protein Expression
    (ng/ml)
    Description 24 Hours 48 Hours 72 Hours
    G-CSF Hs3′UTR 43.9 18.8 5.7
    G-CSF Hs3′UTR miR-122 6.9 0.7 0.12
    G-CSF Hs3′UTR miR-122 seed 48.5 25.6 8.2
    G-CSF Hs3′UTR miR-122 seedless 31.7 11.7 3.4
    G-CSF Mm3′UTR 84.9 100.4 21.3
    G-CSF Mm3′UTR miR-122 24.0 3.03 0.8
    G-CSF Mm3′UTR miR-122 seed 115.8 96.4 19.2
    G-CSF Mm3′UTR miR-122 seedless 113.1 92.9 18.9
  • Example 47 In Vitro Expression of Modified Nucleic Acid with Mir-142 or miR-146 Binding Sites
  • HeLa and RAW264 cells were seeded at a density of 17000 and 80000 per well respectively, in 100 ul cell culture medium (DMEM+10% FBS).
  • G-CSF mRNA (G-CSF; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6595; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) was fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine.
  • G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142-3p sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-142-3p; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6634; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), or a miR-142-3p seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-142-3p seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6636; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) or a miR-142-3p sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-142-3p seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6638; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) were fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine.
  • G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142-5p sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-142-5p; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6628; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), or a miR-142-5p seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-142-5p seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6630; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) or a miR-142-5p sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-142-5p seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6632; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) were fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine.
  • G-CSF mRNA having a miR-146a sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-146a; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6640; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), or a miR-146a seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-146a seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6642; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) or a miR-146a sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR-146a seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6644; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) were fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine.
  • Each G-CSF mRNA sequence was tested at a concentration of 500 ng per well in 24 well plates for each cell type. 24 hours after transfection, the expression of protein was measured by ELISA and the protein levels are shown in Table 38. The G-CSF sequences with a miR-142-3p sequence in the 3′UTR down regulated G-CSF expression in RAW264 cells whereas the G-CSF sequences with a miR-142-5p or miR-146a sequence in the 3′UTR did not down regulate G-CSF expression.
  • TABLE 38
    G-CSF Expression
    HeLa Cells RAW264 Cells
    Protein Expression Protein Expression
    Description (ng/ml) (ng/ml)
    G-CSF 243.5 173.7
    G-CSF miR-142-3p 309.1 67.6
    G-CSF miR-142-3p seed 259.8 178.1
    G-CSF miR-142-3p seedless 321.7 220.2
    G-CSF miR-142-5p 291.8 223.3
    G-CSF miR-142-5p seed 261.3 233.1
    G-CSF miR-142-5p seedless 330.2 255.1
    G-CSF miR-146a 272.6 125.2
    G-CSF miR-146a seed 219.4 138.3
    G-CSF miR-146a seedless 217.7 132.8
  • Example 48 Effect of Kozak Sequence on Expression of Modified Nucleic Acids
  • HeLa cells were seeded at a density of 17000 per well in 100 ul cell culture medium (DMEM+10% FBS). G-CSF mRNA having an IRES sequence and Kozak sequence (G-CSF IRES Kozak; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7336; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), G-CSF mRNA having an IRES sequence but not a Kozak sequence (G-CSF IRES; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7337; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1), G-CSF mRNA without an IRES or Kozak sequence (GCSF no Kozak; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7338; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) or a G-CSF sequence having a Kozak sequence (G-CSF Kozak; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7339; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1) were fully modified with fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine and tested at a concentration of 75 ng per well in 24 well plates. 24 hours after transfection, the expression of G-CSF was measured by ELISA, and the results are shown in Table 39.
  • TABLE 39
    G-CSF expression
    Description Protein Expression (ng/ml)
    G-CSF IRES Kozak 2.01
    G-CSF IRES 1.64
    G-CSF no Kozak 795.53
    G-CSF Kozak 606.28
  • Example 49 MALAT1 Constructs
  • Modified mRNA encoding G-CSF or mCherry with a human or mouse MALAT1 sequence and their corresponding cDNA sequences are shown below in Table 40. In Table 40, the start codon of each sequence is underlined and the MALAT1 sequences are bolded.
  • TABLE 40
    MALAT1 Constructs
    SEQ ID
    Sequence NO:
    G-CSF Optimized G-CSF cDNA sequence containing a T7 7340
    with polymerase site, kozak sequence, and a Mouse
    Mouse MALAT1 sequence (bold):
    MALAT1 TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATA
    TAAGAGCCACC
    ATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTA
    TGGCCCTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGG
    ACAGTCCAAGAAGCGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCAT
    CGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTGAAGTGTCTGGAGCAG
    GTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCACTCCAAG
    AGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGA
    GGAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCC
    TGGGCTCCTCTCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCA
    GTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTCCCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGT
    TCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCCCTTGAGGGAAT
    CTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTGCAG
    CTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGC
    AGATGGAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCC
    CACGCAGGGGGCAATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTT
    CAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGTCCTCGTAGCGAGCCACC
    TTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGGGTGCTGAGA
    CATCTTGCGCAGCCG
    TGATAATAG
    GATTCGTCAGTAGGGTTGTAAAGGTTTTTCTTTTCC
    TGAGAAAACAACCTTTTGTTTTCTCAGGTTTTGCTT
    TTTGGCCTTTCCCTAGCTTTAAAAAAAAAAAAGCAA
    AAGTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGTCTGAGTGGGCGGCTCTA
    GA
    mRNA sequence (transcribed): 7341
    GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAU
    AUAAGAGCCACC
    AUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUU
    AUGGCCCUGCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUC
    UGGACAGUCCAAGAAGCGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCC
    UCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUUCCUUUUGAAGUGUCUG
    GAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAUGGAGCCGCA
    CUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUGC
    CAUCCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUG
    GGGAUUCCCUGGGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCG
    CAGGCUUUGCAGUUGGCAGGGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUC
    CACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCAGGGACUGCUGCAA
    GCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCCCGACG
    CUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCA
    ACAACCAUCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUG
    GCACCCGCGCUGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCG
    GCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUCAGCGCAGGGCGGGUGGA
    GUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCAUUUUUGGAA
    GUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCCG
    UGAUAAUAG
    GAUUCGUCAGUAGGGUUGUAAAGGUUUUUCUUUU
    CCUGAGAAAACAACCUUUUGUUUUCUCAGGUUUUG
    CUUUUUGGCCUUUCCCUAGCUUUAAAAAAAAAAAA
    GCAAAAGUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCG
    GC
    Cherry Optimized mCherry cDNA sequence containing 7342
    with a T7 polymerase site, kozak sequence,
    Mouse and a Mouse MALAT1 sequence (bold):
    MALAT1 TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATA
    TAAGAGCCACC
    ATGGTATCCAAGGGGGAGGAGGACAACATGGCGATC
    ATCAAGGAGTTCATGCGATTCAAGGTGCACATGGAAG
    GTTCGGTCAACGGACACGAATTTGAAATCGAAGGAGA
    GGGTGAAGGAAGGCCCTATGAAGGGACACAGACCGC
    GAAACTCAAGGTCACGAAAGGGGGACCACTTCCTTTC
    GCCTGGGACATTCTTTCGCCCCAGTTTATGTACGGGTC
    CAAAGCATATGTGAAGCATCCCGCCGATATTCCTGAC
    TATCTGAAACTCAGCTTTCCCGAGGGATTCAAGTGGG
    AGCGGGTCATGAACTTTGAGGACGGGGGTGTAGTCAC
    CGTAACCCAAGACTCAAGCCTCCAAGACGGCGAGTTC
    ATCTACAAGGTCAAACTGCGGGGGACTAACTTTCCGT
    CGGATGGGCCGGTGATGCAGAAGAAAACGATGGGAT
    GGGAAGCGTCATCGGAGAGGATGTACCCAGAAGATG
    GTGCATTGAAGGGGGAGATCAAGCAGAGACTGAAGTT
    GAAAGATGGGGGACATTATGATGCCGAGGTGAAAAC
    GACATACAAAGCGAAAAAGCCGGTGCAGCTTCCCGGA
    GCGTATAATGTGAATATCAAGTTGGATATTACTTCACA
    CAATGAGGACTACACAATTGTCGAACAGTACGAACGC
    GCTGAGGGTAGACACTCGACGGGAGGCATGGACGAG
    TTGTACAAA
    TGATAATAG
    GATTCGTCAGTAGGGTTGTAAAGGTTTTTCTTTTCC
    TGAGAAAACAACCTTTTGTTTTCTCAGGTTTTGCTT
    TTTGGCCTTTCCCTAGCTTTAAAAAAAAAAAAGCAA
    AAGTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGTCTGAGTGGGCGGCTCTA
    GA
    mRNA sequence (transcribed): 7343
    GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAU
    AUAAGAGCCACC
    AUGGUAUCCAAGGGGGAGGAGGACAACAUGGCGAUC
    AUCAAGGAGUUCAUGCGAUUCAAGGUGCACAUGGAA
    GGUUCGGUCAACGGACACGAAUUUGAAAUCGAAGGA
    GAGGGUGAAGGAAGGCCCUAUGAAGGGACACAGACC
    GCGAAACUCAAGGUCACGAAAGGGGGACCACUUCCU
    UUCGCCUGGGACAUUCUUUCGCCCCAGUUUAUGUAC
    GGGUCCAAAGCAUAUGUGAAGCAUCCCGCCGAUAUU
    CCUGACUAUCUGAAACUCAGCUUUCCCGAGGGAUUC
    AAGUGGGAGCGGGUCAUGAACUUUGAGGACGGGGG
    UGUAGUCACCGUAACCCAAGACUCAAGCCUCCAAGA
    CGGCGAGUUCAUCUACAAGGUCAAACUGCGGGGGAC
    UAACUUUCCGUCGGAUGGGCCGGUGAUGCAGAAGAA
    AACGAUGGGAUGGGAAGCGUCAUCGGAGAGGAUGU
    ACCCAGAAGAUGGUGCAUUGAAGGGGGAGAUCAAGC
    AGAGACUGAAGUUGAAAGAUGGGGGACAUUAUGAU
    GCCGAGGUGAAAACGACAUACAAAGCGAAAAAGCCG
    GUGCAGCUUCCCGGAGCGUAUAAUGUGAAUAUCAAG
    UUGGAUAUUACUUCACACAAUGAGGACUACACAAUU
    GUCGAACAGUACGAACGCGCUGAGGGUAGACACUCG
    ACGGGAGGCAUGGACGAGUUGUACAAA
    UGAUAAUAG
    GAUUCGUCAGUAGGGUUGUAAAGGUUUUUCUUUU
    CCUGAGAAAACAACCUUUUGUUUUCUCAGGUUUUG
    CUUUUUGGCCUUUCCCUAGCUUUAAAAAAAAAAAA
    GCAAAAGUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCG
    GC
    G-CSF Optimized G-CSF cDNA sequence containing 7344
    with a T7 polymerase site, kozak sequence,
    Human and a Human MALAT1 sequence (bold):
    MALAT1 TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATA
    TAAGAGCCACC
    ATGGCCGGTCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCATGAAACTTA
    TGGCCCTGCAGTTGCTGCTTTGGCACTCGGCCCTCTGG
    ACAGTCCAAGAAGCGACTCCTCTCGGACCTGCCTCAT
    CGTTGCCGCAGTCATTCCTTTTGAAGTGTCTGGAGCAG
    GTGCGAAAGATTCAGGGCGATGGAGCCGCACTCCAAG
    AGAAGCTCTGCGCGACATACAAACTTTGCCATCCCGA
    GGAGCTCGTACTGCTCGGGCACAGCTTGGGGATTCCC
    TGGGCTCCTCTCTCGTCCTGTCCGTCGCAGGCTTTGCA
    GTTGGCAGGGTGCCTTTCCCAGCTCCACTCCGGTTTGT
    TCTTGTATCAGGGACTGCTGCAAGCCCTTGAGGGAAT
    CTCGCCAGAATTGGGCCCGACGCTGGACACGTTGCAG
    CTCGACGTGGCGGATTTCGCAACAACCATCTGGCAGC
    AGATGGAGGAACTGGGGATGGCACCCGCGCTGCAGCC
    CACGCAGGGGGCAATGCCGGCCTTTGCGTCCGCGTTT
    CAGCGCAGGGCGGGTGGAGTCCTCGTAGCGAGCCACC
    TTCAATCATTTTTGGAAGTCTCGTACCGGGTGCTGAGA
    CATCTTGCGCAGCCG
    TGATAATAG
    TGCTCTTCAGTAGGGTCATGAAGGTTTTTCTTTTCC
    TGAGAAAACAACACGTATTGTTTTCTCAGGTTTTGC
    TTTTTGGCCTTTTTCTAGCTTAAAAAAAAAAAAAGC
    AAAAGTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGTCTGAGTGGGCGGCTC
    TAGA
    mRNA sequence (transcribed): 7345
    GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAU
    AUAAGAGCCACC
    AUGGCCGGUCCCGCGACCCAAAGCCCCAUGAAACUU
    AUGGCCCUGCAGUUGCUGCUUUGGCACUCGGCCCUC
    UGGACAGUCCAAGAAGCGACUCCUCUCGGACCUGCC
    UCAUCGUUGCCGCAGUCAUUCCUUUUGAAGUGUCUG
    GAGCAGGUGCGAAAGAUUCAGGGCGAUGGAGCCGCA
    CUCCAAGAGAAGCUCUGCGCGACAUACAAACUUUGC
    CAUCCCGAGGAGCUCGUACUGCUCGGGCACAGCUUG
    GGGAUUCCCUGGGCUCCUCUCUCGUCCUGUCCGUCG
    CAGGCUUUGCAGUUGGCAGGGUGCCUUUCCCAGCUC
    CACUCCGGUUUGUUCUUGUAUCAGGGACUGCUGCAA
    GCCCUUGAGGGAAUCUCGCCAGAAUUGGGCCCGACG
    CUGGACACGUUGCAGCUCGACGUGGCGGAUUUCGCA
    ACAACCAUCUGGCAGCAGAUGGAGGAACUGGGGAUG
    GCACCCGCGCUGCAGCCCACGCAGGGGGCAAUGCCG
    GCCUUUGCGUCCGCGUUUCAGCGCAGGGCGGGUGGA
    GUCCUCGUAGCGAGCCACCUUCAAUCAUUUUUGGAA
    GUCUCGUACCGGGUGCUGAGACAUCUUGCGCAGCCG
    UGAUAAUAG
    UGCUCUUCAGUAGGGUCAUGAAGGUUUUUCUUUUC
    CUGAGAAAACAACACGUAUUGUUUUCUCAGGUUUU
    GCUUUUUGGCCUUUUUCUAGCUUAAAAAAAAAAAA
    AGCAAAAGUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGC
    GGC
    mCherry Optimized mCherry cDNA sequence containing 7346
    with a T7 polymerase site, kozak sequence, and
    Human a Human MALAT1 sequence (bold):
    MALAT1 TAATACGACTCACTATA
    sequence GGGAAATAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGTAAGAAGAAATA
    TAAGAGCCACC
    ATGGTATCCAAGGGGGAGGAGGACAACATGGCGATC
    ATCAAGGAGTTCATGCGATTCAAGGTGCACATGGAAG
    GTTCGGTCAACGGACACGAATTTGAAATCGAAGGAGA
    GGGTGAAGGAAGGCCCTATGAAGGGACACAGACCGC
    GAAACTCAAGGTCACGAAAGGGGGACCACTTCCTTTC
    GCCTGGGACATTCTTTCGCCCCAGTTTATGTACGGGTC
    CAAAGCATATGTGAAGCATCCCGCCGATATTCCTGAC
    TATCTGAAACTCAGCTTTCCCGAGGGATTCAAGTGGG
    AGCGGGTCATGAACTTTGAGGACGGGGGTGTAGTCAC
    CGTAACCCAAGACTCAAGCCTCCAAGACGGCGAGTTC
    ATCTACAAGGTCAAACTGCGGGGGACTAACTTTCCGT
    CGGATGGGCCGGTGATGCAGAAGAAAACGATGGGAT
    GGGAAGCGTCATCGGAGAGGATGTACCCAGAAGATG
    GTGCATTGAAGGGGGAGATCAAGCAGAGACTGAAGTT
    GAAAGATGGGGGACATTATGATGCCGAGGTGAAAAC
    GACATACAAAGCGAAAAAGCCGGTGCAGCTTCCCGGA
    GCGTATAATGTGAATATCAAGTTGGATATTACTTCACA
    CAATGAGGACTACACAATTGTCGAACAGTACGAACGC
    GCTGAGGGTAGACACTCGACGGGAGGCATGGACGAG
    TTGTACAAA
    TGATAATAG
    TGCTCTTCAGTAGGGTCATGAAGGTTTTTCTTTTCC
    TGAGAAAACAACACGTATTGTTTTCTCAGGTTTTGC
    TTTTTGGCCTTTTTCTAGCTTAAAAAAAAAAAAAGC
    AAAAGTGGTCTTTGAATAAAGTCTGAGTGGGCGGCTC
    TAGA
    mRNA sequence (transcribed): 7347
    GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAU
    AUAAGAGCCACC
    AUGGUAUCCAAGGGGGAGGAGGACAACAUGGCGAUC
    AUCAAGGAGUUCAUGCGAUUCAAGGUGCACAUGGAA
    GGUUCGGUCAACGGACACGAAUUUGAAAUCGAAGGA
    GAGGGUGAAGGAAGGCCCUAUGAAGGGACACAGACC
    GCGAAACUCAAGGUCACGAAAGGGGGACCACUUCCU
    UUCGCCUGGGACAUUCUUUCGCCCCAGUUUAUGUAC
    GGGUCCAAAGCAUAUGUGAAGCAUCCCGCCGAUAUU
    CCUGACUAUCUGAAACUCAGCUUUCCCGAGGGAUUC
    AAGUGGGAGCGGGUCAUGAACUUUGAGGACGGGGG
    UGUAGUCACCGUAACCCAAGACUCAAGCCUCCAAGA
    CGGCGAGUUCAUCUACAAGGUCAAACUGCGGGGGAC
    UAACUUUCCGUCGGAUGGGCCGGUGAUGCAGAAGAA
    AACGAUGGGAUGGGAAGCGUCAUCGGAGAGGAUGU
    ACCCAGAAGAUGGUGCAUUGAAGGGGGAGAUCAAGC
    AGAGACUGAAGUUGAAAGAUGGGGGACAUUAUGAU
    GCCGAGGUGAAAACGACAUACAAAGCGAAAAAGCCG
    GUGCAGCUUCCCGGAGCGUAUAAUGUGAAUAUCAAG
    UUGGAUAUUACUUCACACAAUGAGGACUACACAAUU
    GUCGAACAGUACGAACGCGCUGAGGGUAGACACUCG
    ACGGGAGGCAUGGACGAGUUGUACAAA
    UGAUAAUAG
    UGCUCUUCAGUAGGGUCAUGAAGGUUUUUCUUUUC
    CUGAGAAAACAACACGUAUUGUUUUCUCAGGUUUU
    GCUUUUUGGCCUUUUUCUAGCUUAAAAAAAAAAAA
    AGCAAAAGUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGC
    GGC
  • These modified mRNA sequences can include at least one chemical modification described herein. The G-CSF or mCherry modified mRNA sequence can be formulated, using methods described herein and/or known in the art, prior to transfection and/or administration.
  • The modified mRNA sequence encoding G-CSF or mCherry can be transfected in vitro to various cell types such as HEK293, HeLa, PBMC and BJ fibroblast and those described in Table 25 of co-pending U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/839,903, filed Jun. 27, 2013, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety, using methods disclosed herein and/or are known in the art. The cells are then analyzed using methods disclosed herein and/or are known in the art to determine the concentration of G-CSF or mCherry and/or the cell viability.
  • Example 50 Oncology-Related Targets
  • Septin 4 may be an oncology-related polypeptide of interest. Shown in Table 41, in addition to the name and description of the gene encoding the oncology-related polypeptide of interest, are the ENSEMBL Transcript ID (ENST), the ENSEMBL Protein ID (ENSP), each present where applicable, and when available the optimized sequence ID (OPT. SEQ ID).
  • TABLE 41
    Oncology-Related Targets
    Trans. Prot.
    Target SEQ ID SEQ ID
    Target Description ENST ID NO ENSP ID NO OPT. SEQ ID NO
    SEPT4 septin 4 317256 7348 321071 7355 7363, 7368, 7375,
    7382, 7389, 7396
    SEPT4 septin 4 317268 7349 321674 7356 7364, 7369, 7376,
    7383, 7390, 7397,
    7403-7489
    SEPT4 septin 4 393086 7350 376801 7357 7370, 7377, 7384,
    7391, 7398
    SEPT4 septin 4 412945 7351 414779 7358 7365, 7371, 7378,
    7385, 7392, 7399
    SEPT4 septin 4 426861 7352 402348 7359 7366, 7372, 7379,
    7386, 7393, 7400
    SEPT4 septin 4 457347 7353 402000 7360 7367, 7373, 7380,
    7387, 7394, 7401
    SEPT4 septin 4 583114 7354 463768 7361 7374, 7381, 7388,
    7395, 7402
    SEPT4 septin 4 7362
  • Example 51 Confirmation and of Peptide Identity from Chemically Modified mRNA
  • Cell lysates containing protein produced from: (a) apoptosis-inducing factor 1, mitochondrial, short isoform (AIFsh; gene name AIFM1) modified mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 6617 (Table 42); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1); (b) copper metabolism (Murr1) domain containing 1 (COMMD1) modified mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 7491 (Table 42); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1); (c) septin 4 (SEPT4) modified mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 7362 (Table 42); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1); and (d) diablo, IAP-binding mitochondrial protein (DIABLO) modified mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 7494 (Table 42); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1); all fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and pseudouridine (5mC and pU), fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine (5mC and 1mpU), modified where 25% of uridine modified with 2-thiouridine and 25% of cytidine modified with 5-methylcytidine (s2U and 5mC), fully modified with pseudouridine (pU), or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU) were evaluated using the LC-MS/MS with quantitative LC-MRM as described in Example 31.
  • TABLE 42
    Target Sequences
    SEQ ID
    Description Sequence NO:
    AIFsh GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUAU 6617
    AAGAGCCACCAUGGAAAAAGUCAGACGAGAGGGGGUU
    AAGGUGAUGCCCAAUGCUAUUGUGCAAUCCGUUGGAG
    UCAGCAGUGGCAAGUUACUUAUCAAGCUGAAAGACGG
    CAGGAAGGUAGAAACUGACCACAUAGUGGCAGCUGUG
    GGCCUGGAGCCCAAUGUUGAGUUGGCCAAGACUGGUG
    GCCUGGAAAUAGACUCAGAUUUUGGUGGCUUCCGGGU
    AAAUGCAGAGCUACAAGCACGCUCUAACAUCUGGGUG
    GCAGGAGAUGCUGCAUGCUUCUACGAUAUAAAGUUGG
    GAAGGAGGCGGGUAGAGCACCAUGAUCACGCUGUUGU
    GAGUGGAAGAUUGGCUGGAGAAAAUAUGACUGGAGCU
    GCUAAGCCGUACUGGCAUCAGUCAAUGUUCUGGAGUG
    AUUUGGGCCCCGAUGUUGGCUAUGAAGCUAUUGGUCU
    UGUGGACAGUAGUUUGCCCACAGUUGGUGUUUUUGCA
    AAAGCAACUGCACAAGACAACCCCAAAUCUGCCACAGA
    GCAGUCAGGAACUGGUAUCCGAUCAGAGAGUGAGACA
    GAGUCCGAGGCCUCAGAAAUUACUAUUCCUCCCAGCAC
    CCCGGCAGUUCCACAGGCUCCCGUCCAGGGGGAGGACU
    ACGGCAAAGGUGUCAUCUUCUACCUCAGGGACAAAGU
    GGUCGUGGGGAUUGUGCUAUGGAACAUCUUUAACCGA
    AUGCCAAUAGCAAGGAAGAUCAUUAAGGACGGUGAGC
    AGCAUGAAGAUCUCAAUGAAGUAGCCAAACUAUUCAA
    CAUUCAUGAAGACUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCCUCGGUG
    GCCAUGCUUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCCCCAGCCCCU
    CCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCCGUGGUCUUUGAA
    UAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    MEKVRREGVKVMPNAIVQSVGVSSGKLLIKLKDGRK 7490
    VETDHIVAAVGLEPNVELAKTGGLEIDSDFGGFRVNA
    ELQARSNIWVAGDAACFYDIKLGRRRVEHHDHAVVS
    GRLAGENMTGAAKPYWHQSMFWSDLGPDVGYEAIG
    LVDSSLPTVGVFAKATAQDNPKSATEQSGTGIRSESET
    ESEASEITIPPSTPAVPQAPVQGEDYGKGVIFYLRDKV
    VVGIVLWNIFNRMPIARKIIKDGEQHEDLNEVAKLFNI
    HED
    COMMD1 GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAA 7491
    UAUAAGAGCCACCAUGGCGGCGGGCGAGCUUGAG
    GGUGGCAAACCCCUGAGCGGGCUGCUGAAUGCGC
    UGGCCCAGGACACUUUCCACGGGUACCCCGGCAUC
    ACAGAGGAGCUGCUACGGAGCCAGCUAUAUCCAG
    AGGUGCCACCCGAGGAGUUCCGCCCCUUUCUGGCA
    AAGAUGAGGGGGAUUCUUAAGUCUAUUGCGUCUG
    CAGACAUGGAUUUCAACCAGCUGGAGGCAUUCUU
    GACUGCUCAAACCAAAAAGCAAGGUGGGAUCACA
    UCUGACCAAGCUGCUGUCAUUUCCAAAUUCUGGA
    AGAGCCACAAGACAAAAAUCCGUGAGAGCCUCAU
    GAACCAGAGCCGCUGGAAUAGCGGGCUUCGGGGC
    CUGAGCUGGAGAGUUGAUGGCAAGUCUCAGUCAA
    GGCACUCAGCUCAAAUACACACACCUGUUGCCAU
    UAUAGAGCUGGAAUUAGGCAAAUAUGGACAGGAA
    UCUGAAUUUCUGUGUUUGGAAUUUGAUGAGGUCA
    AAGUCAACCAAAUUCUGAAGACGCUGUCAGAGGU
    AGAAGAAAGUAUCAGCACACUGAUCAGCCAGCCU
    AACUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCCUCGGUGGCCAUGC
    UUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCCCCAGCCCCUCCUC
    CCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCCGUGGUCUUUGAAU
    AAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    MAAGELEGGKPLSGLLNALAQDTFHGYPGITEELLRS 7492
    QLYPEVPPEEFRPFLAKMRGILKSIASADMDFNQLEAF
    LTAQTKKQGGITSDQAAVISKFWKSHKTKIRESLMNQ
    SRWNSGLRGLSWRVDGKSQSRHSAQIHTPVAIIELELG
    KYGQESEFLCLEFDEVKVNQILKTLSEVEESISTLISQPN
    SEPT4 GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAA 7362
    UAUAAGAGCCACCAUGGACCGUUCACUGGGAUGG
    CAAGGGAAUUCUGUCCCUGAGGACAGGACUGAAG
    CUGGGAUCAAGCGUUUCCUGGAGGACACCACGGA
    UGAUGGAGAACUGAGCAAGUUCGUGAAGGAUUUC
    UCAGGAAAUGCGAGCUGCCACCCACCAGAGGCUA
    AGACCUGGGCAUCCAGGCCCCAAGUCCCGGAGCCA
    AGGCCCCAGGCCCCGGACCUCUAUGAUGAUGACCU
    GGAGUUCAGACCCCCCUCGCGGCCCCAGUCCUCUG
    ACAACCAGCAGUACUUCUGUGCCCCAGCCCCUCUC
    AGCCCAUCUGCCAGGCCCCGCAGCCCAUGGGGCAA
    GCUUGAUCCCUAUGAUUCCUCUGAGGAUGACAAG
    GAGUAUGUGGGCUUUGCAACCCUCCCCAACCAAG
    UCCACCGAAAGUCCGUGAAGAAAGGCUUUGACUU
    UACCCUCAUGGUGGCAGGAGAGUCUGGCCUGGGC
    AAAUCCACACUUGUCAAUAGCCUCUUCCUCACUG
    AUCUGUACCGGGACCGGAAACUUCUUGGUGCUGA
    AGAGAGGAUCAUGCAAACUGUGGAGAUCACUAAG
    CAUGCAGUGGACAUAGAAGAGAAGGGUGUGAGGC
    UGCGGCUCACCAUUGUGGACACACCAGGUUUUGG
    GGAUGCAGUCAACAACACAGAGUGCUGGAAGCCU
    GUGGCAGAAUACAUUGAUCAGCAGUUUGAGCAGU
    AUUUCCGAGACGAGAGUGGCCUGAACCGAAAGAA
    CAUCCAAGACAACAGGGUGCACUGCUGCCUGUAC
    UUCAUCUCACCCUUCGGCCAUGGGCUCCGGCCAUU
    GGAUGUUGAAUUCAUGAAGGCCCUGCAUCAGCGG
    GUCAACAUCGUGCCUAUCCUGGCUAAGGCAGACA
    CACUGACACCUCCCGAAGUGGACCACAAGAAACGC
    AAAAUCCGGGAGGAGAUUGAGCAUUUUGGAAUCA
    AGAUCUAUCAAUUCCCAGACUGUGACUCUGAUGA
    GGAUGAGGACUUCAAAUUGCAGGACCAAGCCCUA
    AAGGAAAGCAUCCCAUUUGCAGUAAUUGGCAGCA
    ACACUGUAGUAGAGGCCAGAGGGCGGCGAGUUCG
    GGGUCGACUCUACCCCUGGGGCAUCGUGGAAGUG
    GAAAACCCAGGGCACUGCGACUUUGUGAAGCUGA
    GGACAAUGCUGGUACGUACCCACAUGCAGGACCU
    GAAGGAUGUGACACGGGAGACACAUUAUGAGAAC
    UACCGGGCACAGUGCAUCCAGAGCAUGACCCGCCU
    GGUGGUGAAGGAACGGAAUCGCAACAAACUGACU
    CGGGAAAGUGGUACCGACUUCCCCAUCCCUGCUG
    UCCCACCAGGGACAGAUCCAGAAACUGAGAAGCU
    UAUCCGAGAGAAAGAUGAGGAGCUGCGGCGGAUG
    CAGGAGAUGCUACACAAAAUACAAAAACAGAUGA
    AGGAGAACUAUUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCCUCGGU
    GGCCAUGCUUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCCCCAGC
    CCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCCGUGGU
    CUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    MDRSLGWQGNSVPEDRTEAGIKRFLEDTTDDGELSKF 7493
    VKDFSGNASCHPPEAKTWASRPQVPEPRPQAPDLYDD
    DLEFRPPSRPQSSDNQQYFCAPAPLSPSARPRSPWGKL
    DPYDSSEDDKEYVGFATLPNQVHRKSVKKGFDFTLM
    VAGESGLGKSTLVNSLFLTDLYRDRKLLGAEERIMQT
    VEITKHAVDIEEKGVRLRLTIVDTPGFGDAVNNTECW
    KPVAEYIDQQFEQYFRDESGLNRKNIQDNRVHCCLYF
    ISPFGHGLRPLDVEFMKALHQRVNIVPILAKADTLTPP
    EVDHKKRKIREEIEHFGIKIYQFPDCDSDEDEDFKLQD
    QALKESIPFAVIGSNTVVEARGRRVRGRLYPWGIVEV
    ENPGHCDFVKLRTMLVRTHMQDLKDVTRETHYENY
    RAQCIQSMTRLVVKERNRNKLTRESGTDFPIPAVPPGT
    DPETEKLIREKDEELRRMQEMLHKIQKQMKENY
    Diablo, GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAA 7494
    IAP-binding UAUAAGAGCCACCAUGGCGGCUCUGAAGAGUUGG
    mitochondrial CUGUCGCGCAGCGUAACUUCAUUCUUCAGGUACA
    protein GACAGUGUUUGUGUGUUCCUGUUGUGGCUAACUU
    (DIABLO) UAAGAAGCGGUGUUUCUCAGAAUUGAUAAGACCA
    UGGCACAAAACUGUGACGAUUGGCUUUGGAGUAA
    CCCUGUGUGCGGUUCCUAUUGCACAGAAAUCAGA
    GCCUCAUUCCCUUAGUAGUGAAGCAUUGAUGAGG
    AGAGCAGUGUCUUUGGUAACAGAUAGCACCUCUA
    CCUUUCUCUCUCAGACCACAUAUGCGUUGAUUGA
    AGCUAUUACUGAAUAUACUAAGGCUGUUUAUACC
    UUAACUUCUCUUUACCGACAAUAUACAAGUUUAC
    UUGGGAAAAUGAAUUCAGAGGAGGAAGAUGAAGU
    GUGGCAGGUGAUCAUAGGAGCCAGAGCUGAGAUG
    ACUUCAAAACACCAAGAGUACUUGAAGCUGGAAA
    CCACUUGGAUGACUGCAGUUGGUCUUUCAGAGAU
    GGCAGCAGAAGCUGCAUAUCAAACUGGCGCAGAU
    CAGGCCUCUAUAACCGCCAGGAAUCACAUUCAGC
    UGGUGAAACUGCAGGUGGAAGAGGUGCACCAGCU
    CUCCCGGAAAGCAGAAACCAAGCUGGCAGAAGCA
    CAGAUAGAAGAGCUCCGUCAGAAAACACAGGAGG
    AAGGGGAGGAGCGGGCUGAGUCGGAGCAGGAGGC
    CUACCUGCGUGAGGAUUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCC
    UCGGUGGCCAUGCUUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCC
    CCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCC
    GUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    MAALKSWLSRSVTSFFRYRQCLCVPVVANFKKRCFSE 1986
    LIRPWHKTVTIGFGVTLCAVPIAQKSEPHSLSSEALMR
    RAVSLVTDSTSTFLSQTTYALIEAITEYTKAVYTLTSLY
    RQYTSLLGKMNSEEEDEVWQVIIGARAEMTSKHQEY
    LKLETTWMTAVGLSEMAAEAAYQTGADQASITARNH
    IQLVKLQVEEVHQLSRKAETKLAEAQIEELRQKTQEE
    GEERAESEQEAYLRED
  • Peptide fragments identified for the evaluated proteins are shown in Table 43.
  • TABLE 43
    Protein and Peptide Fragment Sequences
    Peptide 5mC 5mC s2U
    Fragment and and and
    SEQ ID NO pU 1mpU 5mC pU 1mpU
    AIFM1
    DGEQHEDLNEV 7495 YES
    AK
    TGGLEIDSDFGG 7496 YES YES YES
    FR
    COMMD1
    ESLMNQSR 7497 YES YES YES YES YES
    HSAQIHTPVAIIE 7498 YES YES YES
    LELGK
    WNSGLR 7499 YES YES YES YES
    SEPT4
    ESGTDFPIPAVPP 7500 YES YES YES YES YES
    GTDPETEK
    FLEDTTDDGELSK 7501 YES YES YES YES YES
    HAVDIEEK 7502 YES YES YES YES YES
    DIABLO
    AVYTLTSLYR 7503 YES YES YES YES YES
    LAEAQIEELR 7504 YES YES YES YES YES
    NHIQLVK 7505 YES YES YES YES YES
  • Example 52 Detection of C.A. Caspase 3 and C.A Caspase 6
  • Human lung cancer A549 cells were plated in 6-wells, and transfected with Lipofectamine 2000 (Life Technologies) and 5 μg of constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 3 mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6619 (Table 44); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1) or constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 6 mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7506 (Table 44); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine (5mC and 1mpU) or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU). Cells were harvested 7-10 hours post-transfection and lysed in RIPA buffer containing a protease inhibitor cocktail (Roche, Indianapolis, Ind.). 20 μg of cell lysate per lane was run for Western blotting to detect endogenous and introduced caspase 3; endogenous and introduced caspase 6; the caspase 3 downstream-substrate PARP; and the caspase 6 downstream-substrate lamin A/C. Compared to control lysate, higher levels of cleaved caspase 3 and cleaved caspase 6 were detected in C.A. caspase 3 and C.A. caspase 6 modified mRNA transfected cells, respectively. As shown in FIG. 7, cleavage of the downstream substrates PARP and lamin A/C were detected in cells treated with C.A. caspase 3 modified mRNA (FIG. 7A) and C.A. caspase 6 modified mRNAs (FIG. 7B). The 5 lanes of the Westerns shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B contain lysate from the following: 1) untransfected HeLa cells, 2) untransfected A549, 3) A549 lipofectamine alone control, 4) A549 transfected with 5mC, 1mpU modified mRNA, and 5) A549 transfected with 1mpU modified mRNA.
  • TABLE 44
    C.A. Caspase Sequences
    SEQ ID
    Description Sequence NO:
    C.A. GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUA 6619
    caspase 3 UAAGAGCCACCAUGAUUGAGACAGACAGUGGUGUUGA
    UGAUGACAUGGCGUGUCAUAAAAUACCAGUGGAGGCC
    GACUUCUUGUAUGCAUACUCCACAGCACCUGGUUAUU
    AUUCUUGGCGAAAUUCAAAGGAUGGCUCCUGGUUCAU
    CCAGUCGCUUUGUGCCAUGCUGAAACAGUAUGCCGAC
    AAGCUUGAAUUUAUGCACAUUCUUACCCGGGUUAACC
    GAAAGGUGGCAACAGAAUUUGAGUCCUUUUCCUUUGA
    CGCUACUUUUCAUGCAAAGAAACAGAUUCCAUGUAUU
    GUUUCCAUGCUCACAAAAGAACUCUAUUUUUAUCACG
    AUGAAGUUGAUGGGGGAUCCCCCAUGGAGAACACUGA
    AAACUCAGUGGAUUCAAAAUCCAUUAAAAAUUUGGA
    ACCAAAGAUCAUACAUGGAAGCGAAUCAAUGGACUCU
    GGAAUAUCCCUGGACAACAGUUAUAAAAUGGAUUAUC
    CUGAGAUGGGUUUAUGUAUAAUAAUUAAUAAUAAGA
    AUUUUCAUAAGAGCACUGGAAUGACAUCUCGGUCUGG
    UACAGAUGUCGAUGCAGCAAACCUCAGGGAAACAUUC
    AGAAACUUGAAAUAUGAAGUCAGGAAUAAAAAUGAU
    CUUACACGUGAAGAAAUUGUGGAAUUGAUGCGUGAU
    GUUUCUAAAGAAGAUCACAGCAAAAGGAGCAGUUUU
    GUUUGUGUGCUUCUGAGCCAUGGUGAAGAAGGAAUA
    AUUUUUGGAACAAAUGGACCUGUUGACCUGAAAAAA
    AUAACAAACUUUUUCAGAGGGGAUCGUUGUAGAAGU
    CUAACUGGAAAACCCAAACUUUUCAUUAUUCAGGCCU
    GCCGUGGUACAGAACUGGACUGUGGCAUUGAGACAGA
    CUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCCUCGGUGGCCAUGCUUCUU
    GCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCCCCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCU
    GCACCCGUACCCCCGUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAG
    UGGGCGGC
    MIETDSGVDDDMACHKIPVEADFLYAYSTAPGYYSW 2484
    RNSKDGSWFIQSLCAMLKQYADKLEFMHILTRVNRK
    VATEFESFSFDATFHAKKQIPCIVSMLTKELYFYHDE
    VDGGSPMENTENSVDSKSIKNLEPKIIHGSESMDSGIS
    LDNSYKMDYPEMGLCIIINNKNFHKSTGMTSRSGTD
    VDAANLRETFRNLKYEVRNKNDLTREEIVELMRDVS
    KEDHSKRSSFVCVLLSHGEEGIIFGTNGPVDLKKITNF
    FRGDRCRSLTGKPKLFIIQACRGTELDCGIETD
    C.A. GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAA 7506
    caspase 6 AUAUAAGAGCCACCAUGGUAGAAAUAGAUGCAGC
    CUCCGUUUACACGCUGCCUGCUGGAGCUGACUUC
    CUCAUGUGUUACUCUGUUGCAGAAGGAUAUUAU
    UCUCACCGGGAAACUGUGAACGGCUCAUGGUACA
    UUCAAGAUUUGUGUGAGAUGUUGGGAAAAUAUG
    GCUCCUCCUUAGAGUUCACAGAACUCCUCACACU
    GGUGAACAGGAAAGUUUCUCAGCGCCGAGUGGAC
    UUUUGCAAAGACCCAAGUGCAAUUGGAAAGAAGC
    AGGUUCCCUGUUUUGCCUCAAUGCUAACUAAAAA
    GCUGCAUUUCUUUCCAAAAUCUAAUCUCGAGCAC
    CACCACCACCACCACGUUGAAAUUGAUGGGGGAU
    CCCCCAUGAGCUCGGCCUCGGGGCUCCGCAGGGG
    GCACCCGGCAGGUGGGGAAGAAAACAUGACAGAA
    ACAGAUGCCUUCUAUAAAAGAGAAAUGUUUGAU
    CCGGCAGAAAAGUACAAAAUGGACCACAGGAGGA
    GAGGAAUUGCUUUAAUCUUCAAUCAUGAGAGGU
    UCUUUUGGCACUUAACACUGCCAGAAAGGCGGGG
    CACCUGCGCAGAUAGAGACAAUCUUACCCGCAGG
    UUUUCAGAUCUAGGAUUUGAAGUGAAAUGCUUU
    AAUGAUCUUAAAGCAGAAGAACUACUGCUCAAAA
    UUCAUGAGGUGUCAACUGUUAGCCACGCAGAUGC
    CGAUUGCUUUGUGUGUGUCUUCCUGAGCCAUGGC
    GAAGGCAAUCACAUUUAUGCAUAUGAUGCUAAA
    AUCGAAAUUCAGACAUUAACUGGCUUGUUCAAAG
    GAGACAAGUGUCACAGCCUGGUUGGAAAACCCAA
    GAUAUUUAUCAUCCAGGCAUGUCGGGGAAACCAG
    CACGAUGUGCCAGUCAUUCCUUUGGAUGUAGUAG
    AUUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCCUCGGUGGCCAUGCU
    UCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCCCCAGCCCCUCCUCC
    CCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCCGUGGUCUUUGAAU
    AAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    MVEIDAASVYTLPAGADFLMCYSVAEGYYSHRETVN 2486
    GSWYIQDLCEMLGKYGSSLEFTELLTLVNRKVSQRR
    VDFCKDPSAIGKKQVPCFASMLTKKLHFFPKSNLEHH
    HHHHVEIDGGSPMSSASGLRRGHPAGGEENMTETDA
    FYKREMFDPAEKYKMDHRRRGIALIFNHERFFWHLT
    LPERRGTCADRDNLTRRFSDLGFEVKCFNDLKAEELL
    LKIHEVSTVSHADADCFVCVFLSHGEGNHIYAYDAKI
    EIQTLTGLFKGDKCHSLVGKPKIFIIQACRGNQHDVPV
    IPLDVVD
  • Example 53 Expression of Modified C.A. Caspase 3 and C.A. Caspase 6 mRNA
  • The activity of cultured human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cells was evaluated through the measurement of formazan converted by mitochondrial dehydrogenases from WST-1 substrate (Roche, Indianapolis, Ind.). 7500 cells per 96-well were treated with a single dose of varying amounts of Lipofectamine 2000-lipoplexed constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 3 mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6619 (Table 44); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1) or constitutively active (C.A.) caspase 6 mRNA (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7506 (Table 44); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1) fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine (5mC and 1mpU) or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU) or a control proteins (eGFP (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7507; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine (5mC and 1mpU) or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU)) and luciferase (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7508; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine (5mC and 1mpU) or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU))). Cellular activity was measured in cultured cells 1 day after mRNA treatment according to the WST-1 manufacturer's protocol, and is plotted as a 450 nm absorbance reading of the converted formazan that had been corrected for background signal. As shown in Table 45, increasing amounts of transfected C.A. caspase mRNA (0 ng, 2 ng, 10 ng, 50 ng and 250 ng) markedly inhibited the optical density (OD) signal (as a readout of cellular activity) compared to controls. Similar results were obtained in human lung adenocarcinoma H441 cells and human cervical cancer HeLa cells.
  • TABLE 45
    Cellular Activity
    Amount of mRNA WST-1 OD mean
    Description (ng) (450-690 nm)
    C.A. caspase 3 0 2.46
    (1mpU and 5mC) 2 1.93
    10 1.05
    50 0.31
    250 0.04
    C.A. caspase 6 0 2.49
    (1mpU and 5mC) 2 2.41
    10 1.64
    50 0.75
    250 0.30
    eGFP (1mpU and 0 2.37
    5mC) 2 2.36
    10 2.19
    50 1.84
    250 1.84
    Luciferase (1mpU 0 2.26
    and 5mC) 2 1.93
    10 2.00
    50 1.94
    250 1.87
    C.A. caspase 3 0 2.62
    (1mpU) 2 2.35
    10 1.80
    50 0.91
    250 0.17
    C.A. caspase 6 0 2.17
    (1mpU) 2 2.34
    10 2.01
    50 1.29
    250 0.42
    eGFP (1mpU) 0 2.56
    2 2.67
    10 2.86
    50 2.72
    250 2.38
    Luciferase (1mpU) 0 2.12
    2 2.56
    10 2.68
    50 2.64
    250 2.21
  • Example 54 MYC Inhibitors Modified mRNA
  • Human hepatocellular carcinoma Hep3B cells were plated in a 6-well plate at a seeding density of 3×106 cells/well and Lipofectamine 2000-transfected with mRNAs fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpseudouridine (5mC and 1mpU) or fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU) designed to encode the following: fluorescent protein mCherry (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6602; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1), non-translatable Factor IX (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7509; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1), full length wildtype C-MYC (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7510; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1), MYC inhibitor A (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7511 (Table 46); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1), MYC inhibitor B (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7513 (Table 46); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1), MYC inhibitor C (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7418 (Table 46); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1) and MYC inhibitor D (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7515 (Table 46); polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1). Cells were collected 8 hours post-transfection and lysates were made using RIPA lysis buffer including a protease inhibitor cocktail (Roche, Indianapolis, Ind.). Equal amounts of lysate determined by BCA assay were resolved by SDS-PAGE through 4-12% BIS-TRIS gels, transferred to nitrocellulose blots and probed with appropriate primary and secondary antibodies. Western blot analyses revealed positive expression of the 4 modified mRNA MYC inhibitors, as well as full length C-MYC, in Hep3B cells.
  • TABLE 46
    MYC Inhibitor Sequences
    SEQ ID
    Description Sequence NO:
    MYC GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAA 7511
    inhibitor A AUAUAAGAGCCACCAUGACCGAAGAAAACGUCAA
    GAGAAGAACCCAUAAUGUCCUCGAGCGCCAGCGG
    CGCAAUGAGCUCAAGCGCAGCUUCUUUGCACUCA
    GGGACCAAAUUCCAGAGUUGGAGAACAACGAAAA
    GGCCCCGAAGGUGGUGAUCCUUAAGAAGGCGACU
    GCCUACAUCCUGUCGGUGCAGGCUGAGACUCAAA
    AGCUGAUCUCCGAAAUCGAUCUGCUCCGGAAACA
    GAACGAACAACUGAAACACAAACUGGAACAGCUG
    CGGAAUUCAUGCGCGUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCCU
    CGGUGGCCAUGCUUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCC
    CCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCC
    GUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    MTEENVKRRTHNVLERQRRNELKRSFFALRDQIPELE 7512
    NNEKAPKVVILKKATAYILSVQAETQKLISEIDLLRKQ
    NEQLKHKLEQLRNSCA
    MYC GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAA 7513
    inhibitor B AUAUAAGAGCCACCAUGACCGAAGAAAACGUCAA
    GAGAAGAACCCAUAAUGUCCUCGAGCGCCAGCGG
    CGCAAUGAGCUCAAGCGCAGCUUCUUUGCACUCA
    GGGACCAAAUUCCAGAGUUGGAGAACAACGAAAA
    GGCCCCGAAGGUGGUGAUCCUUAAGAAGGCGACU
    GCCUACAUCCUGUCGGUGCAGGCUGAGAAUCAAA
    AGCUGAUCUCCGAAAUCGAUCUGCUCCGGAAACA
    GAACGAACAACUGAAACACAAACUGGAACAGCUG
    CGGAAUUCAUGCGCGUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCCU
    CGGUGGCCAUGCUUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCC
    CCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCC
    GUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    MTEENVKRRTHNVLERQRRNELKRSFFALRDQIPELE 7514
    NNEKAPKVVILKKATAYILSVQAENQKLISEIDLLRK
    QNEQLKHKLEQLRNSCA
    MYC GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAA 7515
    inhibitor C AUAUAAGAGCCACCAUGAGCGCCGCUGAUAAGCG
    GGCUCACCACAAUGCGUUGGAGAGGAAGAGGCGC
    GACCACAUCAAAGACUCGUUCCAUUCACUCCGGG
    ACUCCGUGCCGUCGCUGCAAGGAGAAAAAGCCUC
    CCGGGCACAGAUCCUCGACAAGGCGACUGAGUAC
    AUUCAGUACAUGCGCCGCAAGAACCACACCCAUC
    AGCAAGAUAUCGACGAUCUUAAGAGACAGAACGC
    GCUGCUGGAACAACAGGUCCGCGCACUGGAAAAG
    GCCAGAAGCUCAGCCUGAUAAUAGGCUGGAGCCU
    CGGUGGCCAUGCUUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCCC
    CCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCC
    GUGGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    MSAADKRAHHNALERKRRDHIKDSFHSLRDSVPSLQ 7516
    GEKASRAQILDKATEYIQYMRRKNHTHQQDIDDLKR
    QNALLEQQVRALEKARSSA
    MYC GGGAAAUAAGAGAGAAAAGAAGAGUAAGAAGAAAUA 6621
    inhibitor D UAAGAGCCACCAUGACCGAAGAAAACGUCAAGAGAAG
    AACCCAUAAUGUCCUCGAGCGCCAGCGGCGCAAUGAG
    CUCAAGCGCAGCUUCUUUGCACUCAGGGACCAAAUUC
    CAGAGUUGGAGAACAACGAAAAGGCCCCGAAGGUGGU
    GAUCCUUAAGAAGGCGACUGCCUACAUCCUGUCGGUG
    CAGGCUGAGACUCAAAAGCUGAUCUCCGAAAUCGAUC
    UGCUCCGGAAACAGAACGAACAACUGAAACACAAACU
    GGAACAGCUGCGGAAUUCAUGCUGAUAAUAGGCUGGA
    GCCUCGGUGGCCAUGCUUCUUGCCCCUUGGGCCUCCC
    CCCAGCCCCUCCUCCCCUUCCUGCACCCGUACCCCCGU
    GGUCUUUGAAUAAAGUCUGAGUGGGCGGC
    MTEENVKRRTHNVLERQRRNELKRSFFALRDQIPELE 7517
    NNEKAPKVVILKKATAYILSVQAETQKLISEIDLLRKQ
    NEQLKHKLEQLRNSC
  • Example 55 Expression of MYC Inhibitors Modified mRNA
  • Hep3B cells were plated in a 96-well plate at a seeding density of 2500 cells/well and Lipofectamine 2000-transfected with 0, 0.2 nM, 0.7 nM, 2 nM or 6 nM of modified mRNAs fully modified with 1-methylpseudouridine (1mpU) designed to encode the following: mCherry (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6602; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1), non-translatable Factor IX (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7509; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1), full length wildtype C-MYC (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7510; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1), MYC inhibitor A (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7511; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1), MYC inhibitor B (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7513; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1), MYC inhibitor C (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7515; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1) and MYC inhibitor D (mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 6621; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1). Cellular activity was measured 48 hours post-transfection with the use of WST-1 according to manufacturer's instructions (Roche, Indianapolis, Ind.). Absorbance readings were taken at 450 nm 4 hours after the addition of WST-1, and background-corrected results are shown in Table 47. The three highest concentrations of each of the inhibitors (MYC inhibitor A, MYC inhibitor B, MYC inhibitor C and MYC inhibitor D) reduced absorbance signal compared to the controls.
  • TABLE 47
    Cellular Activity
    Amount of mRNA WST-1 OD mean
    Description (nM) (450-690 nm)
    MYC inhibitor A 0 0.45
    0.2 0.42
    0.7 0.09
    2 0.12
    6 0.05
    MYC inhibitor B 0 0.67
    0.2 0.69
    0.7 0.24
    2 0.09
    6 0.05
    MYC inhibitor C 0 0.73
    0.2 0.73
    0.7 0.34
    2 0.09
    6 0.04
    MYC inhibitor D 0 0.74
    0.2 0.68
    0.7 0.32
    2 0.14
    6 0.07
    mCherry 0 0.66
    0.2 0.66
    0.7 0.62
    2 0.60
    6 0.51
    Non-translatable 0 0.65
    FIX 0.2 0.65
    0.7 0.61
    2 0.62
    6 0.49
    Wild-Type MYC 0 0.58
    0.2 0.51
    0.7 0.51
    2 0.51
    6 0.46
  • Example 56 In Vivo Expression of Modified mRNA
  • A. BALB/C Nude Mice
  • BALB/c nude mice were injected intravenously with 0.1 mg/kg luciferase modified mRNA without a miR-122 binding site (“non-targeted mRNA”; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7518; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpeudouridine) formulated in a lipid nanoparticle described in Table 48 or luciferase modified mRNA with a miR-122 binding site in the 3′UTR (“miR-122 targeted mRNA”; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7519; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpeudouridine) formulated in a lipid nanoparticle described in Table 49.
  • TABLE 48
    Lipid Nanoparticle for Non-targeted mRNA
    LNP Luciferase: non-targeted mRNA
    Lipid DLin-KC2-DMA
    Lipid/RNA wt/wt 20
    Mean size 73.3 nm
    PDI: 0.06
  • TABLE 49
    Lipid Nanoparticle for Targeted mRNA
    LNP Luciferase: targeted mRNA
    Lipid DLin-KC2-DMA
    Lipid/RNA wt/wt 20
    Mean size 70.6 nm
    PDI: 0.08
  • 24 hours post-treatment, animals were anesthetized, injected with the luciferase substrate D-luciferin and the bioluminescence imaging (BLI) from living animals was evaluated in an IVIS imager 15 minutes later. Signals were obtained from animals injected with non-targeted mRNA and from miR-122 targeted mRNA, and presented in Table 50. The total light signal produced from livers of animals treated with miR 122 targeted mRNA is 29× lower than non-targeted mRNA, showing that the engineered element in the 3′UTR may inhibit protein expression in normal tissue.
  • TABLE 50
    In vivo expression of modified mRNA modulated
    by an engineered miR122 binding site
    Luciferase signal from liver
    Description (photons/sec)
    Non-targeted mRNA 7.9 × 107
    miR-122 targted mRNA 2.7 × 106
  • B. BALB/c Nude Mice with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Hep3B Cells
  • BALB/c nude mice were intrahepatically implanted with 2×106 hepatocellular carcinoma Hep3B cells and resulting orthotopic tumors allowed to grow for 24 days. Tumor-bearing mice were then intravenously injected with 0.1 mg/kg luciferase modified mRNA without a miR-122 binding site (“non-targeted mRNA”; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7518; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpeudouridine) or luciferase modified mRNA with a miR-122 binding site in the 3′UTR (“miR-122 targeted mRNA”; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7519; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′ cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytidine and 1-methylpeudouridine) formulated in a lipid nanoparticle described in Table 45 (above). 24 hr post-treatment animals were anesthetized, injected with the luciferase substrate D-luciferin and bioluminescence imaging (BLI) from living animals was evaluated in an IVIS imager 20 minutes later. Signal from orthotopic tumors compared to adjacent normal liver was quantified, and miR-122-targeted mRNA systemically delivered via lipid nanoparticles achieved over 2-fold enrichment in tumor compared to normal liver.
  • Example 57 Modified Nucleic Acids with a Mir-122 Sequence
  • A. HeLa Cells
  • HeLa cells were seeded at a density of 15,000 per well in 100 ul cell culture medium (DMEM+10% FBS). G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR122; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7325; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap,Cap 1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) or G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7327; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) were transfected with 0.3 ul per well of Lipofectamine 2000 at a concentration of 75 ng of mRNA per well in 96 well plates. The supernatant was collected between 16-18 hours after transfection and expression of G-CSF was measured by ELISA, and the results are shown in Table 51.
  • TABLE 51
    G-CSF Expression in HeLa
    Protein Expression
    Description (ng/ml)
    G-CSF miR122 292.1
    G-CSF seedless 335.7
  • B. Primary Human and Rat Hepatocytes
  • Primary human or rat hepatocytes cells were seeded at a density of 350,000 cells per well in 500 ul cell culture medium (InvitroGRO CP and InVitroGRO HI Medium+2.2% Torpedo Antibiotic Mix). G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR122; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7520; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) or G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7521; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) were transfected with 1 ul per well of Lipofectamine 2000 at a concentration of 500 ng of mRNA per well in 24 well plates for the primary human hepatocytes and the primary rat hepatocytes. The supernatant was collected between 16-18 hours after transfection and expression of G-CSF was measured by ELISA, and the results are shown in Table 52. The mir-122 binding site sequence in the mRNA dampened the G-CSF protein expression in the primary hepatocytes.
  • TABLE 52
    G-CSF Expression in Hepatocytes
    Primary Human
    Hepatocytes Primary Rat Hepatocytes
    Description Protein Expression (ng/ml) Protein Expression (ng/ml)
    G-CSF miR122 116 26
    G-CSF seedless 463 85
  • Example 58 Time Course of Modified Nucleic Acids with a Mir-122 Sequence
  • A. HeLa Cells
  • HeLa cells were seeded at a density of 17,000 per well in 100 ul cell culture medium (DMEM+10% FBS). G-CSF mRNA without a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7321; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7320; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR122; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7325; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7322; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seed; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7326; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7323; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seedless; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7327; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7324; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), Factor IX mRNA without a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (FIX; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7329; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7328; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), Factor IX mRNA having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (FIX miR122; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7333; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7330; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), Factor IX mRNA having a miR-122 seed sequence in the 3′UTR (FIX seed; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7334; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7331; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) or Factor IX mRNA having a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (FIX seedless; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7335; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7332; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) were transfected with 0.3 ul per well of Lipofectamine 2000 at a concentration of 75 ng of mRNA per well in 96 well plates. The supernatant was collected between 16-18 hours after transfection, expression of G-CSF or Factor IX was measured by ELISA, and the results are shown in Table 53.
  • TABLE 53
    Expression in HeLa
    Protein Expression Mm Protein Expression
    3′UTR Hs 3′UTR
    Description (ng/ml) (ng/ml)
    G-CSF 271.72 69.4
    G-CSF miR122 305.36 68.8
    G-CSF seed 209.5 98.0
    G-CSF seedless 243.2 80.9
    FIX 249.8 131.6
    FIX mir122 204.6 55.4
    FIX seed 290.05 127.6
    FIX seedless 180.9 31.6
  • B. Primary Human and Rat Hepatocytes
  • Primary human or rat hepatocytes cells were seeded at a density of 350,000 cells per well in 500 ul cell culture medium (InvitroGRO CP and InVitroGRO HI Medium+2.2% Torpedo Antibiotic). G-CSF mRNA without a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7321; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7320; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR122; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7325; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7322; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seed; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7326; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7323; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seedless; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7327; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7324; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), Factor IX mRNA without a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (FIX; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7329; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7328; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), Factor IX mRNA having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (FIX miR122; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7333; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7330; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), Factor IX mRNA having a miR-122 seed sequence in the 3′UTR (FIX seed; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7334; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7331; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) or Factor IX mRNA having a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (FIX seedless; mouse 3′ UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7335; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine; human 3′UTR mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7332; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) were transfected with 1 ul per well of Lipofectamine 2000 at a concentration of 500 ng per well in 24 well plates for the primary human hepatocytes and the primary rat hepatocytes. The supernatant was collected at 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours after transfection, expression of G-CSF and Factor IX was measured by ELISA, and the results are shown in Table 54. The mir-122 binding site sequence in the mRNA dampened the G-CSF and Factor IX protein expression in the primary hepatocytes.
  • TABLE 54
    G-CSF Expression in Hepatocytes
    Primary Human Primary Human
    Hepatocytes Hepatocytes
    Protein Expression Protein Expression
    (ng/ml) (ng/ml)
    Description Time Point Mm 3′UTR Hs 3′UTR
    G-CSF 24 hours 43.9 84.9
    48 hours 18.8 100.4
    72 hours 5.7 21.3
    G-CSF miR122 24 hours 6.9 24.0
    48 hours .7 3.03
    72 hours .12 .88
    G-CSF seed 24 hours 48.5 115.8
    48 hours 25.6 96.4
    72 hours 8.2 19.2
    G-CSF seedless 24 hours 31.7 113.1
    48 hours 11.7 92.9
    72 hours 3.4 18.9
    FIX 24 hours 90.8 63.2
    48 hours 159.6 124.8
    72 hours 70.5 44.3
    FIX mir122 24 hours 11.8 15.9
    48 hours 5.0 4.4
    72 hours 1.0 .4
    FIX seed 24 hours 77.2 60.2
    48 hours 115.0 63.0
    72 hours 41.7 20.1
    FIX seedless 24 hours 69.3 53.7
    48 hours 123.8 75.0
    72 hours 49.0 24.5
  • Example 59 Time Course of Modified Nucleic Acids with a Mir-122 Sequence in Cancer Cells
  • A. Base Level of miR-122
  • The base level of mir-122 in Human hepatocytes, rat hepatocytes, human hepatocellular carcinoma cells (Hep3B) and HeLa cells were determined by TAQMAN® analysis using the manufacturers protocol. The levels were normalized to U6 and the results are shown in Table 55.
  • TABLE 55
    miR-122 Levels in Various Cell Types
    Cell Type miR-122 level (normalized to U6)
    Human Hepatocytes 16.8
    Rat Hepatocytes 10.9
    Hep3B 0
    HeLa 0
  • B. Primary Human Hepatocytes and Hep3B Cells
  • Primary human hepatocytes were seeded at a density of 50,000 cells per well in 100 ul cell culture medium (InvitroGRO CP and InVitroGRO HI Medium+2.2% Torpedo Antibiotic Mix) and Hep3B cells were seeded at a density of 20,000 cells per well in 100 ul cell culture medium MEM+10% FBS. G-CSF mRNA without a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7320; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR122; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7322; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7323; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) or G-CSF mRNA having a miR-122 sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7324; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) were transfected with 0.3 ul per well of Lipofectamine 2000 at a concentration of 75 ng of mRNA per well in 96 well plates for the primary human hepatocytes and the Hep3B cells. The supernatant was collected at 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours after transfection, expression of G-CSF was measured by ELISA, and the results are shown in Table 56. The mir-122 binding site sequence in the mRNA dampened the G-CSF protein expression in the primary human hepatocytes but not in the Hep3B cells.
  • TABLE 56
    G-CSF Expression
    Primary Human
    Hepatocytes Hep3B
    Protein Expression Protein Expression
    (ng/ml) (ng/ml)
    Description Time Point Hs 3′UTR Hs 3′UTR
    G-CSF 24 hours 76 55
    48 hours 12 33
    72 hours 6 10
    G-CSF miR122 24 hours 32 37
    48 hours 1 27
    72 hours 0 6
    G-CSF seed 24 hours 75 39
    48 hours 11 28
    72 hours 4 6
    G-CSF seedless 24 hours 79 49
    48 hours 15 35
    72 hours 6 9
  • Example 60 Time Course of Modified Nucleic Acids with a Mir-142 3p Sequence
  • A. Base Level of miR-143 3p
  • The base level of miR-142 3p in RAW264.7 cells and HeLa cells were determined by TAQMAN® analysis using the manufacturer's protocol. The levels were normalized to U6 and the results are shown in Table 57.
  • TABLE 57
    miR-142 3p Levels in Various Cell Types
    Cell Type miR-122 level (normalized to U6)
    Human Hepatocytes 16.8
    Rat Hepatocytes 10.9
    Hep3B 0
    HeLa 0
  • B. HeLa and RAW264.7 Cells
  • HeLa cells were seeded at a density of 17,000 per well in 100 ul cell culture medium DMEM+10% FBS and RAW264.7 cells were seeded at a density of 200,000 per well in 100 ul cell culture medium DMEM+10% FBS. G-CSF mRNA without a miR-142 3p sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7522; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142 3p sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR142 3p; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7523; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142 3p seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7524; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) or G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142 3p sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7525; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) were transfected with 0.3 ul per well of Lipofectamine 2000 at a concentration of 75 ng of mRNA per well in 96 well plates for HeLa or with 1 ul per well of Lipofectamine 2000 at a concentration of 250 ng of mRNA per well in 24 well plates for RAW264.7 cells. The supernatant was collected 16-18 hours after transfection, expression of G-CSF was measured by ELISA, and the results are shown in Table 58. miR-142 3p sites in G-CSF were shown to down-regulate G-CSF expression in RAW264.7 cells.
  • TABLE 58
    Expression
    HeLa RAW264.7
    Protein Expression Protein Expression
    Description (ng/ml) (ng/ml)
    G-CSF 243.5 124.8
    G-CSF miR142 3p 309.1 42.8
    G-CSF seed 259.8 148.1
    G-CSF seedless 321.7 185.2
  • C. Time Course in RAW264.7 Cells
  • RAW264.7 cells were seeded at a density of 60,000 cells per well in 100 ul cell culture medium (DMEM+10% FBS). G-CSF mRNA without a miR-142 3p sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7522; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142 3p sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR142 3p; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7523; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142 3p seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7524; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) or G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142 3p sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7525; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) were transfected with 0.3 ul per well of Lipofectamine 2000 at a concentration of 75 ng of mRNA per well in 96 well plates. The supernatant was collected at 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours after transfection, expression of G-CSF was measured by ELISA, and the results are shown in Table 59. The mir-142 3p binding site sequence in the mRNA showed a strong suppression of G-CSF expression in RAW264.7 cells over time.
  • TABLE 59
    G-CSF Expression
    RAW264.7 Cells
    Description Time Point Protein Expression (ng/ml)
    G-CSF 24 hours 133.5
    48 hours 69.7
    72 hours 2.1
    G-CSF miR142 3p 24 hours 60.1
    48 hours 9.2
    72 hours .3
    G-CSF seed 24 hours 244.9
    48 hours 68.9
    72 hours 2.3
    G-CSF seedless 24 hours 250.2
    48 hours 95.9
    72 hours 3.0
  • D. miR-142 3p in PBMC
  • Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were seeded at a density of 150,000 cells per well in 100 ul cell culture medium (Opti-MEM and after transfection add 10% FBS). G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142 3p sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF miR142 3p; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7523; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, Cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine), G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142 3p seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seed; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7524; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) or G-CSF mRNA having a miR-142 3p sequence without the seed sequence in the 3′UTR (G-CSF seedless; mRNA sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 7525; polyA tail of approximately 140 nucleotides not shown in sequence; 5′cap, cap1; fully modified with 5-methylcytosine and 1-methylpseudouridine) were transfected in triplicate with 0.4 ul per well of Lipofectamine 2000 at a concentration of 500 ng of mRNA per well in 96 well plates for 2 or 3 donors. The supernatant was collected at 24 hours after transfection and the expression of G-CSF was measured by ELISA. The results for the 2 donors are shown in Table 60 and the results for the 3 donors are shown in Table 61. The mir-142 3p binding site sequence in the mRNA was shown to down regulate G-CSF expression in human PBMC.
  • TABLE 60
    Expression PBMC (2 donors)
    Description Protein Expression (ng/ml)
    G-CSF miR142 3p 5.09
    G-CSF seed 10.06
    G-CSF seedless 9.38
  • TABLE 61
    Expression PBMC (3 donors)
    Description Protein Expression (ng/ml)
    G-CSF miR142 3p 7.48
    G-CSF seed 13.40
    G-CSF seedless 13.98
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We claim:
1. An isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide, wherein said isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide comprises an mRNA which encodes an oncology-related polypeptide of interest and one or more sensor sequences selected from the group consisting of any of SEQ ID NOs: 3529-4549, SEQ ID NOs: 5571-6591 and functional variants thereof.
2. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1 wherein the oncology-related polypeptide of interest is selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616, 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516 and 7517.
3. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1 wherein the mRNA comprises at least an open reading frame of a nucleic acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 2488-2496, 6617-6621, 7348-7354, 7362-7489, 7491, 7494, 7506, 7511 and 7513.
4. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 3, wherein the open reading frame is codon optimized.
5. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1, wherein the mRNA comprises two stop codons.
6. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor isolated polynucleotide of claim 1, wherein the mRNA comprises a first stop codon “TGA” and a second stop codon selected from the group consisting of “TAA,” “TGA” and “TAG.”
7. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1, wherein the mRNA has a 3′ tailing sequence of linked nucleosides selected from the group consisting of a poly-A tail of at least 140 nucleotides, a triple helix, and a poly A-G quartet.
8. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1, wherein the mRNA comprises at least one 5′terminal cap selected from the group consisting of Cap0, Cap1, ARCA, inosine, N1-methyl-guanosine, 2′fluoro-guanosine, 7-deaza-guanosine, 8-oxo-guanosine, 2-amino-guanosine, LNA-guanosine, and 2-azido-guanosine.
9. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1, where the isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide is substantially purified.
10. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1, wherein the isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide comprises at least one chemical modification.
11. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 10, wherein the at least one chemical modification is 1-methylpseudouridine.
12. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 11, further comprising the chemical modification 5-methylcytidine.
13. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1, where the isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide comprises at least two chemical modifications.
14. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 13, wherein the modifications are located on one or more of a nucleoside and/or the backbone of said nucleotides.
15. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 13, where the modifications are located on both a nucleoside and a backbone linkage.
16. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 13, where the modifications are located on the backbone linkage.
17. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1, wherein the isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide is codon optimized.
18. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1, wherein the isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide is formulated.
19. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1 wherein the polypeptide of interest is a factor modulating the affinity between HIF subunits and/or HIF-dependent gene expression.
20. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 19 wherein the HIF subunits are selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 6611-6616.
21. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 1 wherein the isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide comprises at least one translation enhancer element.
22. An isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide comprising:
(a) a first region of linked nucleosides, said first region encoding an oncology-related polypeptide of interest selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616 and 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516 and 7517;
(b) a first flanking region located 5′ relative to said first region comprising;
(i) a sequence of linked nucleosides selected from the group consisting of the native 5′ untranslated region (UTR) of any of the nucleic acids that encode any of SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616, 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516, 7517, SEQ ID NO: 1-4 and functional variants thereof;
(c) a second flanking region located 3′ relative to said first region comprising;
(i′) a sequence of linked nucleosides selected from the group consisting of the native 3′ UTR of any of the nucleic acids that encode any of SEQ ID NOs: 1321-2487, 6611-6616, 7355-7361, 7490, 7492, 7493, 7512, 7514, 7516, 7517, SEQ ID NO: 5-21 and functional variants thereof;
(ii′) one or more sensor sequences located selected from the group consisting of the any of SEQ ID NOs: 3529-4549, SEQ ID NOs: 5571-6591 and functional variants thereof; and
(iii′) a 3′ tailing sequence of linked nucleosides.
23. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 22 wherein the first region of linked nucleosides comprises at least an open reading frame of a nucleic acid sequence, wherein the nucleic acid sequence is selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 2488-2496, 6617-6621, 7348-7354, 7362-7489, 7491, 7494, 7506, 7511 and 7513.
24. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 23, wherein the open reading frame is codon optimized.
25. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 22, wherein the first region comprises two stop codons.
26. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor isolated polynucleotide of claim 22, wherein the first region comprises a first stop codon “TGA” and a second stop codon selected from the group consisting of “TAA,” “TGA” and “TAG.”
27. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 22, wherein the 3′ tailing sequence of linked nucleosides is selected from the group consisting of a poly-A tail of at least 140 nucleotides, a triple helix, and a poly A-G quartet.
28. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 22, wherein the first flanking region further comprises at least one 5′terminal cap.
29. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 28, wherein the at least one 5′ terminal cap is selected from the group consisting of Cap0, Cap1, ARCA, inosine, N1-methyl-guanosine, 2′fluoro-guanosine, 7-deaza-guanosine, 8-oxo-guanosine, 2-amino-guanosine, LNA-guanosine, and 2-azido-guanosine.
30. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 28 where the isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide is substantially purified.
31. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 22, wherein the isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide comprises at least one chemical modification.
32. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 31, wherein the at least one chemical modification is 1-methylpseudouridine.
33. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 32, further comprising the chemical modification 5-methylcytidine.
34. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 22, comprising at least two chemical modifications in the first region.
35. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 34, wherein the modifications are located on one or more of a nucleoside and/or the backbone of said nucleotides.
36. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 34, where the modifications are located on both a nucleoside and a backbone linkage.
37. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 34, where the modifications are located on the backbone linkage.
38. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 22, where the isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide is codon optimized.
39. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 38, wherein the first region of linked nucleosides is codon optimized.
40. The isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide of claim 22, wherein the isolated signal-sensor polynucleotide is formulated.
41. A method of treating a disease, disorder and/or condition in a subject in need thereof by increasing the level of an oncology-related polypeptide of interest comprising administering to said subject an isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding said oncology-related polypeptide.
42. A method of reducing, eliminating or preventing tumor growth in a subject in need thereof by increasing the level of an oncology-related polypeptide of interest comprising administering to said subject an isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding said oncology-related polypeptide.
43. A method of reducing and/or ameliorating at least one symptom of cancer in a subject need thereof by increasing the level of an oncology-related polypeptide of interest comprising administering to said subject an isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide encoding said oncology-related polypeptide.
44. The method of any of claims 41-43 wherein the disease, disorder and/or condition is selected from the group consisting of adrenal cortical cancer, advanced cancer, anal cancer, aplastic anemia, bileduct cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, bone metastasis, brain tumors, brain cancer, breast cancer, childhood cancer, cancer of unknown primary origin, Castleman disease, cervical cancer, colon/rectal cancer, endometrial cancer, esophagus cancer, Ewing family of tumors, eye cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, gestational trophoblastic disease, Hodgkin disease, Kaposi sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, lung carcinoid tumor, lymphoma of the skin, malignant mesothelioma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, neuroblastoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer, osteosarcoma, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, penile cancer, pituitary tumors, prostate cancer, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, salivary gland cancer, sarcoma in adult soft tissue, basal and squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma, small intestine cancer, stomach cancer, testicular cancer, throat cancer, thymus cancer, thyroid cancer, uterine sarcoma, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, Wilms tumor and secondary cancers caused by cancer treatment.
45. The method of claim 44 wherein the tumor growth is results from a disease, disorder and/or condition selected from the group consisting of adrenal cortical cancer, advanced cancer, anal cancer, aplastic anemia, bileduct cancer, bladder cancer, bone cancer, bone metastasis, brain tumors, brain cancer, breast cancer, childhood cancer, cancer of unknown primary origin, Castleman disease, cervical cancer, colon/rectal cancer, endometrial cancer, esophagus cancer, Ewing family of tumors, eye cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, gestational trophoblastic disease, Hodgkin disease, Kaposi sarcoma, renal cell carcinoma, laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, lung carcinoid tumor, lymphoma of the skin, malignant mesothelioma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, neuroblastoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer, osteosarcoma, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, penile cancer, pituitary tumors, prostate cancer, retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, salivary gland cancer, sarcoma in adult soft tissue, basal and squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma, small intestine cancer, stomach cancer, testicular cancer, throat cancer, thymus cancer, thyroid cancer, uterine sarcoma, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, Wilms tumor and secondary cancers caused by cancer treatment.
46. The method of any of claims 41-43 wherein the administration of the isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide reduces the number of cancer cells, eliminates cancer cells, prevents an increase in cancer cells and/or alleviates the symptoms of cancer in a subject.
47. The method of claim 43 wherein the at least one symptom of cancer is selected from the group consisting of weakness, aches and pains, fever, fatigue, weight loss, blood clots, increased blood calcium levels, low white blood cell count, short of breath, dizziness, headaches, hyperpigmentation, jaundice, erthema, pruritis, excessive hair growth, change in bowel habits, change in bladder function, long-lasting sores, white patches inside the mouth, white spots on the tongue, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump on parts of the body, indigestion, trouble swallowing, changes in warts or moles, change in new skin and nagging cough and hoarseness.
48. The methods of any of claims 41-43, wherein the isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide is formulated.
49. The method of claim 48, wherein the isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide is administered at a total daily dose of between 0.001 ug and 150 ug.
50. The method of claim 49, wherein administration is by injection, topical administration, ophthalmic administration or intranasal administration.
51. The method of claim 50, wherein administration is by injection and said injection is selected from the group consisting of intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular.
52. The method of claim 50, wherein administration is topical administration and said topical administration is selected from the group consisting of cream, lotion, ointment, gel, spray, solution and the like.
53. A method of preferentially inducing cell death in cancer cells in a tissue or organ, comprising
(a) contacting said tissue or organ with an isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide, wherein said isolated synthetic signal-sensor polynucleotide encodes
(i) an oncology-related polypeptide whose expression triggers apoptosis or cell death, and
(ii) at least one microRNA binding site of a microRNA, where the expression of said microRNA in the cancer cell is lower than the expression of said microRNA in normal, non cancerous cells.
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