Telomerase inhibition, telomere shortening, and decreased cell proliferation by cell permeable 2′-O-methoxyethyl oligonucleotides

Zhi Chen, Brett P. Monia, David R. Corey

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

21 Scopus citations

Abstract

Telomerase is an attractive target for chemotherapy. Testing this hypothesis will require potent inhibitors with favorable pharmacokinetic properties. We report that 2′-methoxyethyl oligonucleotides complementary to the telomerase RNA component diffuse across cell membranes without the need for cationic carrier lipid, inhibit telomerase, and cause telomeres to shorten. The ability of antitelomerase oligomers to enter cells without the need to add lipid will simplify preclinical studies and may suggest advantages for clinical use.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5423-5425
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Medicinal Chemistry
Volume45
Issue number25
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 5 2002

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Drug Discovery

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Telomerase inhibition, telomere shortening, and decreased cell proliferation by cell permeable 2′-O-methoxyethyl oligonucleotides'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this