Uncharged stereoregular nucleic acid analogs: 2. Morpholino nucleoside oligomers with carbamate internucleoside linkages

Abstract

The development of genetic and molecular biology tools permitting the connection of specific genes to their functions has accelerated our understanding of molecular pathways underlying health and disease. The resulting gains in knowledge have propelled gene targeting to the forefront of promising therapeutic strategies. Here we discuss the uniquely powerful and adaptable approach of morpholino-driven modification of normal and mutant gene expression as a pathway to health.