U.S. patent application number 16/450967 was filed with the patent office on 2019-10-24 for organic compositions to treat hsf1-related diseases.
The applicant listed for this patent is Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Invention is credited to Jinyun Chen, Kalyani Gampa, Dieter Huesken, Frank Stegmeier, Mark Stump, Chandra Vargeese, Jan Weiler, Wenlai Zhou.
Application Number | 20190323008 16/450967 |
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Family ID | 47143967 |
Filed Date | 2019-10-24 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190323008 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chen; Jinyun ; et
al. |
October 24, 2019 |
ORGANIC COMPOSITIONS TO TREAT HSF1-RELATED DISEASES
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods of treating heat shock
factor 1 (HSF1)-related diseases such as cancer autoimmune and
viral diseases, using a therapeutically effective amount of a RNAi
agent to HSF.
Inventors: |
Chen; Jinyun; (Chestnut
Hill, MA) ; Gampa; Kalyani; (Natick, MA) ;
Huesken; Dieter; (Freiburg i. Br, DE) ; Stegmeier;
Frank; (Acton, MA) ; Stump; Mark; (Lexington,
MA) ; Vargeese; Chandra; (Schwenksville, PA) ;
Weiler; Jan; (Lorrach-Haagen, DE) ; Zhou; Wenlai;
(Newton, MA) |
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Applicant: |
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Pasadena |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
47143967 |
Appl. No.: |
16/450967 |
Filed: |
June 24, 2019 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A61K 31/713 20130101;
A61K 45/06 20130101; A61P 35/02 20180101; A61P 31/12 20180101; C12N
15/113 20130101; C12N 2310/336 20130101; A61P 37/02 20180101; A61K
31/5377 20130101; C12N 2310/321 20130101; C12N 2310/335 20130101;
C12N 2310/3521 20130101; A61P 35/00 20180101; C12N 2310/333
20130101; C12N 2310/322 20130101; C12N 2310/351 20130101; C12N
2310/321 20130101; A61P 37/06 20180101; C12N 2310/14 20130101; C12N
2320/31 20130101; C12N 2310/322 20130101; A61P 43/00 20180101; C12N
2310/334 20130101; C12N 2310/3525 20130101 |
International
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C12N 15/113 20060101
C12N015/113; A61K 31/5377 20060101 A61K031/5377; A61K 45/06
20060101 A61K045/06; A61K 31/713 20060101 A61K031/713 |
Claims
1. A composition comprising a RNAi agent comprising a sense strand
and an antisense strand, wherein the antisense strand comprises at
least 15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3
nucleotides from the antisense strand of a RNAi agent specific to
HSF1 provided in Table A1.
2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition further
comprises a second RNAi agent to HSF1.
3. The composition of claim 1, wherein the RNAi agent comprises at
least one modified backbone and/or at least one 2'-modified
nucleotide.
4. The composition of claim 1, wherein the RNAi agent is ligated to
one or more agent selected from: one or more diagnostic compound,
reporter group, cross-linking agent, nuclease-resistance conferring
moiety, natural or unusual nucleobase, lipophilic molecule,
cholesterol, lipid, lectin, steroid, uvaol, hecigenin, diosgenin,
terpene, triterpene, sarsasapogenin, Friedelin,
epifriedelanol-derivatized lithocholic acid, vitamin, carbohydrate,
dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan, synthetic carbohydrate, oligo
lactate 15-mer, natural polymer, low- or medium-molecular weight
polymer, inulin, cyclodextrin, hyaluronic acid, protein,
protein-binding agent, integrin-targeting molecule, polycationic,
peptide, polyamine, peptide mimic, and/or transferrin.
5. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is a
pharmaceutically effective formulation.
6. The composition of claim 2, wherein the composition is a
pharmaceutically effective formulation.
7. The composition of claim 1, wherein all the pyrimidine
nucleotides of the RNAi agent are 2'-O-methyl modified
nucleotides.
8. A method of treating a HSF1-related disease in a subject, the
method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically
effective amount of a composition comprising a RNAi agent
comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of
a RNAi agent specific to HSF1 provided in Table A1.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the HSF1-related disease is
cancer, or autoimmune, or a viral disease.
10. The method of claim 8, wherein the method further comprises
administering an additional treatment for cancer, or autoimmune, or
a viral disease.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the method further comprises
administering an additional RNAi agent to HSF1.
12. The method of claim 10, wherein the additional treatment is a
HSP90 inhibitor.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein the HSP90 inhibitor is
AUY922.
14. A method of inhibiting the expression of a HSF1 gene in an
subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically
effective amount of a composition comprising a RNAi agent
comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of
a RNAi agent specific to HSF1 provided in Table A1.
15. The method of claim 14, wherein the HSF1-related disease is
cancer, or autoimmune, or a viral disease.
Description
PRIORITY
[0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application
Ser. No. 15/587,538, filed May 5, 2017, which is a divisional of
U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/342,193, filed Aug. 20, 2015,
which is a .sctn. 371 U.S. National application of
PCT/IB2012/054455, filed Aug. 30, 2012, which claims priority to
U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/598,453, filed Feb. 14,
2012, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/530,532, filed
Sep. 2, 2011, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated
herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] HSF1 is the master regulator of the heat shock response, in
which multiple genes are induced in response to temperature
increase and other stresses. At non-shock temperatures in humans
and other vertebrates, HSF1 is produced constitutively, but is
inactive and bound by protein HSP90. At an elevated temperature,
HSF1 is released by HSP90, moves from the cytoplasm to the nucleus,
and trimerizes. This active HSF1 binds to sequences called heat
shock elements (HSE) in DNA and activates transcription of heat
shock genes by RNA polymerase II. The HSE has a consensus sequence
of three repeats of NGAAN and is present in the promoter regions of
the HSP90, HSP70 and HSP27 genes. During cessation of the heat
shock response, HSF1 is phosphorylated by mitogen-activated protein
kinases (MAPKs) and glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3) and returns
to an inactive state. The biochemistry of HSF1 is described, inter
alia, in Chu et al. 1996 J. Biol. Chem. 271:30847-30857; Huang et
al. 1997 J. Biol. Chem. 272:26009-26016; and Morimoto et al. 1998
Nat. Biotech. 16: 833-838.
[0003] HSF1 interacts with additional factors. HSF1 binds to
DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK), which is involved in DNA
repair. HSF1 is a target of mitogen-activated protein kinases, and
its activity is down-regulated when the RAS signaling cascade is
active.
[0004] Additional heat shock factor proteins in humans include
HSF2, HSF3, and HSF4. HSF1, HSF2, and HSF3 are positive regulators
of heat shock gene expression, while HSF4 is a negative regulator.
HSF1, HSF2 and HSF4 play a role in transcriptional control of other
heat shock proteins. The various HSF proteins share about 40%
sequence identity.
[0005] HSF1 has been implicated in several diseases, including
cancer, and autoimmune, and viral diseases. HSF1 and other heat
shock proteins (whose expression is increased by HSF1) are
over-expressed in, or have otherwise been implicated in, breast,
endometrial, fibrosarcoma, gastric, kidney, liver, lung, lymphoma,
neuroectodermal, neuroblastoma, Ewing's sarcoma, prostate, skin,
squamous cell, and testicular cancers, leukemia (e.g.,
promyelocytic leukemia), and Hodgkin's disease.
[0006] Without wishing to be bound by any particular theory, the
present disclosure contemplates that heat shock proteins (HSP) may
block the pathways of apoptosis and permit malignant cells to arise
despite the triggering of apoptotic signals during transformation.
HSP expression may also afford protection to cancer cells from
treatments such as chemotherapy and hyperthermia by thwarting the
pro-apoptotic influence of these modalities.
[0007] Because HSF1 positively regulates HSPs, a need exists for
therapeutics that modulate HSF1.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present disclosure provides RNAi (RNA interference)
agents, for inhibition of HSF1. HSF1 is the master regulator of the
heat shock response, in which multiple genes are induced in
response to temperature increase and other stresses.
[0009] HSF1 has been implicated in several HSF1-related diseases,
including cancer, and autoimmune, and viral diseases. HSF1 and
other heat shock proteins (whose expression is increased by HSF1)
are over-expressed in, or have otherwise been implicated in,
breast, endometrial, fibrosarcoma, gastric, kidney, liver, lung,
lymphoma, neuroectodermal, neuroblastoma, Ewing's sarcoma,
prostate, skin, squamous cell, and testicular cancers, leukemia
(e.g., promyelocytic leukemia), and Hodgkin's disease. RNAi agents
to HSF1 are useful in treating these diseases.
[0010] Because HSF1 positively regulates HSPs, a need exists for
therapeutics that modulate HSF1. The RNAi agents of the present
disclosure are specific to HSF1 and can reduce expression of HSF1.
These RNAi agents are therefore useful in treating cancer, and
autoimmune, and viral diseases.
[0011] The present disclosure provides specific RNAi agents and
methods that are useful in reducing HSF1 levels in a subject, e.g.,
a mammal, such as a human. The present disclosure specifically
provides double-stranded RNAi agents for RNA interference-mediated
inhibition of the HSF1 gene, comprising at least 15 or more
contiguous nucleotides of HSF1. In particular, the present
disclosure provides agents comprising sequences of 15 or more
contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2 or 3 from those of the
RNAi agents provided, e.g., in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7
(or, if DNA sequences are provided, the RNA equivalent of or RNA
corresponding to these sequences, e.g., with RNA nucleotides rather
than DNA, and U instead of T). The RNAi agents particularly can in
one embodiment comprise less than 30 nucleotides per strand, e.g.,
such as 18-23 nucleotides, and/or 19-21 nucleotides, and/or such as
those provided, e.g., in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 (or, if
DNA sequences are provided, the RNA equivalent of or RNA
corresponding to these sequences, e.g., with RNA nucleotides rather
than DNA, and U instead of T).
[0012] The double-stranded RNAi agents can have one or two blunt
end(s) and/or overhang(s) of 1, 2, 3 or 4 nucleotides (i.e., 1-4 nt
[nucleotides]) from one or both 3' and/or 5' ends. The
double-stranded RNAi agents can also optionally comprise one or two
3' caps and/or one or more modified nucleotides. Modified variants
of sequences as provided herein include those that are otherwise
identical but contain substitutions of a naturally occurring
nucleotide for a corresponding modified nucleotide. Seven
modifications of each of several duplex nucleotide sequences are
provided. Any RNAi agent sequence(s) provided herein can be used in
combination with any modification(s) or set of modification(s), 5'
and/or 3' end caps, blunt end(s), and/or additional overhang(s) on
one or both 5' and/or 3' end(s), ligand(s), pharmaceutical
carrier(s) or additional treatment(s), provided that such
combinations are not mutually exclusive (e.g., a RNAi agent
comprising two strands cannot by definition simultaneously have two
blunt ends and two overhangs).
[0013] The RNAi agent can either contain only naturally-occurring
ribonucleotide subunits, or one or more modifications to the sugar,
phosphate or base of one or more of the replacement nucleotide
subunits, whether they comprise ribonucleotide subunits or
deoxyribonucleotide subunits. In one embodiment, modified variants
of the disclosed RNAi agents include RNAi agents with the same
sequence (e.g., the same sequence of bases), but with one or more
modifications to one or more of the sugar or phosphate of one or
more of the nucleotide subunits. In one embodiment, the
modifications improve efficacy, stability and/or reduce
immunogenicity of the RNAi agent. One aspect of the present
disclosure relates to a double-stranded oligonucleotide comprising
at least one non-natural nucleobase. In certain embodiments, the
non-natural nucleobase is difluorotolyl, nitroindolyl,
nitropyrrolyl, or nitroimidazolyl. In a particular embodiment, the
non-natural nucleobase is difluorotolyl. In certain embodiments,
only one of the two oligonucleotide strands contains a non-natural
nucleobase. In certain embodiments, both of the oligonucleotide
strands contain a non-natural nucleobase.
[0014] The RNAi agent(s) can optionally be attached to a ligand
selected to improve one or more characteristic, such as, e.g.,
stability, distribution and/or cellular uptake of the agent, e.g.,
cholesterol or a derivative thereof. The RNAi agent(s) can be
isolated or be part of a pharmaceutical composition used for the
methods described herein. Particularly, the pharmaceutical
composition can be formulated for delivery to the lungs or nasal
passage or formulated for parental administration. The
pharmaceutical compositions can optionally comprise two or more
RNAi agents, each one directed to the same, overlapping or a
different segment of the HSF1 mRNA. If the composition comprises
two or more RNAi agents targeting the same sequence, the two or
more RNAi agents can, for example, differ in modifications.
Optionally, the pharmaceutical compositions can further comprise or
be used in conjunction with any known treatment for any
HSF1-related disease.
[0015] The present disclosure further provides methods for reducing
the level of HSF1 mRNA in a cell, particularly in the case of a
disease characterized by over-expression or hyper-activity of HSF1.
The present disclosure also encompasses a method of treating a
human subject having a pathological state mediated at least in part
by HSF1 expression, over-expression or hyper-activity (e.g.,
increased or excessive activity), the method comprising the step of
administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of
a RNAi agent HSF1. Such methods comprise the step of administering
one of the RNAi agents of the present disclosure to a subject, as
further described below. The present methods utilize the cellular
mechanisms involved in RNA interference to selectively degrade the
target RNA in a cell and are comprised of the step of contacting a
cell with one of the RNAi agents of the present disclosure. Such
methods can be performed directly on a cell or can be performed on
a mammalian subject by administering to a subject one of the RNAi
agents/pharmaceutical compositions of the present disclosure.
Reduction of target HSF1 mRNA in a cell results in a reduction in
the amount of encoded HSF1 protein produced.
[0016] The methods and compositions of the present disclosure,
e.g., the methods and HSF1 RNAi agent compositions, can be used
with any dosage and/or formulation described herein, as well as
with any route of administration described herein.
[0017] The details of one or more embodiments of the present
disclosure are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the
description below. Elements of the various embodiments (e.g.,
modifications, end caps, ligands, sequences, combinations of RNAi
agents, etc.) which are not mutually exclusive can be combined with
each other. Thus, the disclosure complements any composition
comprising one or more HSF1 RNAi agent comprising a first strand
and a second strand, wherein (1) (a) the sequence of the first
strand comprises 15 contiguous nt differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt
from the sequence of the first strand of any RNAi agent disclosed
herein; or (b) the sequence of the first strand comprises 15
contiguous nt of the sequence of the first strand of any RNAi agent
disclosed herein; or (c) the sequence of the first strand comprises
the sequence of the first strand of any RNAi agent disclosed
herein; or (d) the sequence of the first strand is the sequence of
the first strand of any RNAi agent disclosed herein; wherein (2)
the RNAi agent can have any modification(s), blunt end(s),
overhang(s), 5' end cap(s), 3' end cap(s), ligand(s) or any other
variation or modification disclosed herein, or any combinations
thereof, provided that such combinations are not mutually exclusive
(e.g., a RNAi comprising two strands cannot by definition comprise
both two overhangs and two blunt ends). Other features, objects,
and advantages of the present disclosure will be apparent from this
description, the drawings, Tables, sequences, Examples, abstract,
and claims. For example, any RNAi agent sequence disclosed herein
can be combined with any set of modifications or endcaps disclosed
herein. Any combination of modifications, 5' end caps, and/or 3'
end caps can be used with any RNAi agent sequence disclosed herein.
Any RNAi agent disclosed herein (with any combination of
modifications or endcaps or without either modifications or
endcaps) can be combined with any other RNAi agent or other
treatment composition or method disclosed herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates various modified nucleotides: U002, U003,
U004, U005, C004, C005, A004, A005, G005, and G004, which can be
used in the RNAi agents disclosed herein.
[0019] FIGS. 2A to 2G show the activity of various HSF1 RNAi agents
in HeLa cells in vitro, as detailed in Example 2A.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0020] The present disclosure encompasses RNAi agents to HSF1,
which are useful in treatment of HSF1-related diseases (e.g.,
diseases associated with mutations in and/or altered expression,
level and/or activity of HSF1, and/or diseases treatable by
modulating the expression, level and/or activity of HSF1), such as
cancer, and autoimmune, and viral diseases. The present disclosure
also provides methods of treating a human subject having a
pathological state mediated at least in part by HSF1 expression,
the method comprising the step of administering to the subject a
therapeutically effective amount of a RNAi agent HSF1.
Various Embodiments of the Disclosure Include the Following
[0021] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a
composition comprising an RNAi agent for RNA interference-mediated
inhibition of the HSF1 gene, comprising an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the
antisense strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected of any sequence
provided herein (e.g., in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 [or, if
DNA sequences are provided, the RNA equivalent of or RNA
corresponding to these sequences, e.g., with RNA nucleotides rather
than DNA, and U instead of]). In another embodiment, the present
disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi agent
comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of
an RNAi agent to HSF1 of any sequence provided herein (or, if DNA
sequences are provided, the RNA equivalent of or RNA corresponding
to these sequences, e.g., with RNA nucleotides rather than DNA, and
U instead of T). In another embodiment, the present disclosure
relates to a composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a
sense strand and an antisense strand, wherein the sense strand
comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2,
or 3 nucleotides from the sense strand and the antisense strand
comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2,
or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1
of any sequence provided herein (or, if DNA sequences are provided,
the RNA equivalent of or RNA corresponding to these sequences,
e.g., with RNA nucleotides rather than DNA, and U instead of T). In
another embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition
comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and a second
strand, wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the
sequence of the first strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 of any
sequence provided herein (or, if DNA sequences are provided, the
RNA equivalent of or RNA corresponding to these sequences, e.g.,
with RNA nucleotides rather than DNA, and U instead of T). In
another embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition
comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and a second
strand, wherein the sequence of the first strand is the sequence of
the first strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 of any sequence provided
herein (or, if DNA sequences are provided, the RNA equivalent of or
RNA corresponding to these sequences, e.g., with RNA nucleotides
rather than DNA, and U instead of T).
[0022] HSF1 RNAi agents are presented in the following Tables:
Table A1. SEQ ID NOs and positions of various HSF1 RNAi agents.
Table 1. HSF1 RNAi agent target sequences. Table 2. Unmodified HSF1
RNAi agent sequences. Table 3. Example modified HSF1 RNAi agent
sequences. Table 4. Sets of HSF1 RNAi agents comprising overlapping
sequences. Table 5. Activity of HSF1 RNAi agents in vitro on GTL-16
cells. Table 6. Activity of HSF1 RNAi agents in vitro on SK-BR-3
cells. Table 7. Activity of HSF1 RNAi agents in vitro on GTL-16 and
SK-BR-3 cells.
Various Embodiments of the Present Disclosure
[0023] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to
particular compositions comprising an RNAi agent comprising an
antisense strand, wherein the antisense strand comprises at least
15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides
from the antisense strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from
any one or more of the sequences in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or
7 (or, if DNA sequences are provided, the RNA equivalent of or RNA
corresponding to these sequences, e.g., with RNA nucleotides rather
than DNA, and U instead of T). In another embodiment, the present
disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi agent
comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of
an RNAi agent to HSF1 listed in any one or more of Tables A1, 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 (or, if DNA sequences are provided, the RNA
equivalent of or RNA corresponding to these sequences, e.g., with
RNA nucleotides rather than DNA, and U instead of T). In another
embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition
comprising an RNAi agent comprising a sense strand and an antisense
strand, wherein the sense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the sense
strand and the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the
antisense strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 listed in any one or more
of Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 (or, if DNA sequences are
provided, the RNA equivalent of or RNA corresponding to these
sequences, e.g., with RNA nucleotides rather than DNA, and U
instead of T). Particular duplexes include those specific duplexes
provided above and as listed in any one or more of Tables A1, 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 (or, if DNA sequences are provided, the RNA
equivalent of or RNA corresponding to these sequences, e.g., with
RNA nucleotides rather than DNA, and U instead of T). Additional
modified variants (e.g., variants comprising one or more modified
base) of each of the compositions above are also contemplated as
part of the disclosure. RNAi agents comprising a first strand and a
second strand, wherein the first strand and/or the second strand
comprises the sequence of the first and/or second strand of any
RNAi agent to HSF1 listed herein are also contemplated. In various
embodiments, the RNAi agent is for inhibition of the HSF1 gene.
[0024] Table A1, below, provides the SEQ ID NOs for the target and
unmodified and example modified variants of the sense and an
anti-sense strands of various RNAi agents to HSF1. The positions
for each RNAi agent within the HSF1 gene are also provided in Table
A1; the position within the HSF1 gene corresponds to the prefix of
the nickname of the HSF1 RNAi agent.
[0025] The target sequence for various RNAi agents is provided in
Table 1; the unmodified variant for the various RNAi agents is
provided in Table 2; example modified variants for each specific
RNAi agent are provided in Table 3; and overlapping portions of
these RNAi agents are provided in Table 4. Activity levels for
various RNAi agents are provided in Tables 5 to 7.
[0026] Note that the RNAi agents listed in the Tables herein
comprise sets of duplexes, wherein each duplex within the set has a
particular set of modifications. For example, all RNAi agents with
the prefix hs_HSF1_175 have the same sequence (e.g., nucleotide
sequence or sequence of bases), though hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26,
hs_HSF1_175_A25_S27, hs_HSF1_175_A81_S26, hs_HSF1_175_A48_S26,
hs_HSF1_175_A82_S36, hs_HSF1_175_A83_S36, and hs_HSF1_175_A84_S36
may have different sets of modifications.
[0027] Similarly
[0028] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_517 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0029] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_562 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0030] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_751 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0031] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_755 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0032] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_846 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0033] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_1360 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0034] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_2030 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0035] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_2034 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0036] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_2138 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0037] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_2153 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0038] All the RNAi agents with the prefix hs_HSF1_2154 have the
same nucleotide sequence, though they may have different
modifications.
[0039] Particular duplexes include the following, wherein each
duplex targets a sequence comprising a set of SEQ ID NOs, wherein
the first SEQ ID NO corresponds to the first strand of the target
(e.g., an antisense) and the second SEQ ID NO corresponds to the
second strand of the target (e.g., a sense strand):
hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 12 and 96); hs_HSF1_175_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs. 24 and 108); hs_HSF1_175_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 36 and
120); hs_HSF1_175_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 48 and 132);
hs_HSF1_175_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 60 and 144); hs_HSF1_175_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 72 and 156); hs_HSF1_175_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 84 and
168); hs_HSF1_517_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 4 and 88);
hs_HSF1_517_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 16 and 100); hs_HSF1_517_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 28 and 112); hs_HSF1_517_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 40 and
124); hs_HSF1_517_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 52 and 136);
hs_HSF1_517_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 64 and 148); hs_HSF1_517_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 76 and 160); hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 1 and
85); hs_HSF1_562_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 13 and 97);
hs_HSF1_562_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 25 and 109); hs_HSF1_562_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 37 and 121); hs_HSF1_562_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 49 and
133); hs_HSF1_562_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 61 and 145);
hs_HSF1_562_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 73 and 157); hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 2 and 86); hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 14 and
98); hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 26 and 110);
hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 38 and 122); hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 50 and 134); hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 62 and
146); hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 74 and 158);
hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 3 and 87); hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs. 15 and 99); hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 27 and
111); hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 39 and 123);
hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 51 and 135); hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 63 and 147); hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 75 and
159); hs_HSF1_846_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 5 and 89);
hs_HSF1_846_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 17 and 101); hs_HSF1_846_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 29 and 113); hs_HSF1_846_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 41 and
125); hs_HSF1_846_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 53 and 137);
hs_HSF1_846_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 65 and 149); hs_HSF1_846_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 77 and 161); hs_HSF1_1360_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 6 and
90); hs_HSF1_1360_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 18 and 102);
hs_HSF1_1360_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 30 and 114); hs_HSF1_1360_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 42 and 126); hs_HSF1_1360_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 54 and
138); hs_HSF1_1360_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 66 and 150);
hs_HSF1_1360_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 78 and 162); hs_HSF1_2030_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 7 and 91); hs_HSF1_2030_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 19 and
103); hs_HSF1_2030_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 31 and 115);
hs_HSF1_2030_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 43 and 127); hs_HSF1_2030_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 55 and 139); hs_HSF1_2030_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 67 and
151); hs_HSF1_2030_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 79 and 163);
hs_HSF1_2034_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 8 and 92); hs_HSF1_2034_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs. 20 and 104); hs_HSF1_2034_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 32 and
116); hs_HSF1_2034_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 44 and 128);
hs_HSF1_2034_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 56 and 140); hs_HSF1_2034_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 68 and 152); hs_HSF1_2034_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 80 and
164); hs_HSF1_2138_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 9 and 93);
hs_HSF1_2138_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 21 and 105); hs_HSF1_2138_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 33 and 117); hs_HSF1_2138_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 45 and
129); hs_HSF1_2138_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 57 and 141);
hs_HSF1_2138_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 69 and 153); hs_HSF1_2138_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 81 and 165); hs_HSF1_2153_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 10 and
94); hs_HSF1_2153_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 22 and 106);
hs_HSF1_2153_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 34 and 118); hs_HSF1_2153_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 46 and 130); hs_HSF1_2153_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 58 and
142); hs_HSF1_2153_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 70 and 154);
hs_HSF1_2153_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 82 and 166); hs_HSF1_2154_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 11 and 95); hs_HSF1_2154_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 23 and
107); hs_HSF1_2154_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 35 and 119);
hs_HSF1_2154_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 47 and 131); hs_HSF1_2154_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 59 and 143); hs_HSF1_2154_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 71 and
155); hs_HSF1_2154_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 83 and 167).
[0040] Particular duplexes include the following wherein each
duplex (e.g., RNAi agent) comprises a set of SEQ ID NOs, wherein
the first SEQ ID NO corresponds to a first strand and the second
SEQ ID NO corresponds to a second strand, wherein the sequences are
not necessarily modified: hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 180 and
264); hs_HSF1_175_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 192 and 276);
hs_HSF1_175_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 204 and 288); hs_HSF1_175_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 216 and 300); hs_HSF1_175_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 228 and
312); hs_HSF1_175_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 240 and 324);
hs_HSF1_175_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 252 and 336); hs_HSF1_517_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 172 and 256); hs_HSF1_517_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 184 and
268); hs_HSF1_517_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 196 and 280);
hs_HSF1_517_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 208 and 292); hs_HSF1_517_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 220 and 304); hs_HSF1_517_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 232 and
316); hs_HSF1_517_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 244 and 328);
hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 169 and 253); hs_HSF1_562_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs. 181 and 265); hs_HSF1_562_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 193 and
277); hs_HSF1_562_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 205 and 289);
hs_HSF1_562_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 217 and 301); hs_HSF1_562_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 229 and 313); hs_HSF1_562_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 241 and
325); hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 170 and 254);
hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 182 and 266); hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 194 and 278); hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 206 and
290); hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 218 and 302);
hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 230 and 314); hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 242 and 326); hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 171 and
255); hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 183 and 267);
hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 195 and 279); hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 207 and 291); hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 219 and
303); hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 231 and 315);
hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 243 and 327); hs_HSF1_846_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 173 and 257); hs_HSF1_846_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 185 and
269); hs_HSF1_846_A81_52.6 (SEQ ID NOs. 197 and 281);
hs_HSF1_846_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 209 and 293); hs_HSF1_846_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 221 and 305); hs_HSF1_846_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 233 and
317); hs_HSF1_846_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 245 and 329);
hs_HSF1_1360_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 174 and 258);
hs_HSF1_1360_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 186 and 270);
hs_HSF1_1360_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 198 and 282);
hs_HSF1_1360_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 210 and 294);
hs_HSF1_1360_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 222 and 306);
hs_HSF1_1360_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 234 and 318);
hs_HSF1_1360_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 246 and 330);
hs_HSF1_2030_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 175 and 259);
hs_HSF1_2030_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 187 and 271);
hs_HSF1_2030_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 199 and 283);
hs_HSF1_2030_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 211 and 295);
hs_HSF1_2030_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 223 and 307);
hs_HSF1_2030_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 235 and 319);
hs_HSF1_2030_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 247 and 331);
hs_HSF1_2034_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 176 and 260);
hs_HSF1_2034_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 188 and 272);
hs_HSF1_2034_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 200 and 284);
hs_HSF1_2034_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 212 and 296);
hs_HSF1_2034_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 224 and 308);
hs_HSF1_2034_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 236 and 320);
hs_HSF1_2034_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 248 and 332);
hs_HSF1_2138_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 177 and 261);
hs_HSF1_2138_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 189 and 273);
hs_HSF1_2138_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 201 and 285);
hs_HSF1_2138_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 213 and 297);
hs_HSF1_2138_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 225 and 309);
hs_HSF1_2138_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 237 and 321);
hs_HSF1_2138_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 249 and 333);
hs_HSF1_2153_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 178 and 262);
hs_HSF1_2153_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 190 and 274);
hs_HSF1_2153_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 202 and 286);
hs_HSF1_2153_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 214 and 298);
hs_HSF1_2153_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 226 and 310);
hs_HSF1_2153_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 238 and 322);
hs_HSF1_2153_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 250 and 334);
hs_HSF1_2154_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 179 and 263);
hs_HSF1_2154_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 191 and 275);
hs_HSF1_2154_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 203 and 287);
hs_HSF1_2154_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 215 and 299);
hs_HSF1_2154_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 227 and 311);
hs_HSF1_2154_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 239 and 323); and
hs_HSF1_2154_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 251 and 335). In these various
embodiments, the first strand and the second strand are the
antisense and sense strand, respectively, or the second and the
first strand are the antisense and sense strand, respectively. The
disclosure also encompasses modified variants of these duplexes
(e.g., duplexes with one or more modifications).
[0041] Particular duplexes include the following wherein each
duplex (e.g., RNAi agent) comprises a set of SEQ ID NOs, wherein
the first SEQ ID NO corresponds to a first strand and the second
SEQ ID NO corresponds to a second strand, wherein the sequences ARE
modified: hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 348 and 432);
hs_HSF1_175_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 360 and 444); hs_HSF1_175_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 372 and 456); hs_HSF1_175_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 384 and
468); hs_HSF1_175_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 396 and 480);
hs_HSF1_175_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 408 and 492); hs_HSF1_175_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 420 and 504); hs_HSF1_517_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 340 and
424); hs_HSF1_517_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 352 and 436);
hs_HSF1_517_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 364 and 448); hs_HSF1_517_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 376 and 460); hs_HSF1_517_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 388 and
472); hs_HSF1_517_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 400 and 484);
hs_HSF1_517_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 412 and 496); hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 337 and 421); hs_HSF1_562_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 349 and
433); hs_HSF1_562_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 361 and 445);
hs_HSF1_562_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 373 and 457); hs_HSF1_562_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 385 and 469); hs_HSF1_562_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 397 and
481); hs_HSF1_562_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 409 and 493);
hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 338 and 422); hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs. 350 and 434); hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 362 and
446); hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 374 and 458);
hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 386 and 470); hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 398 and 482); hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 410 and
494); hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 339 and 423);
hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 351 and 435); hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 363 and 447); hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 375 and
459); hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 387 and 471);
hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 399 and 483); hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs. 411 and 495); hs_HSF1_846_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 341 and
425); hs_HSF1_846_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 353 and 437);
hs_HSF1_846_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 365 and 449); hs_HSF1_846_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 377 and 461); hs_HSF1_846_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 389 and
473); hs_HSF1_846_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 401 and 485);
hs_HSF1_846_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 413 and 497); hs_HSF1_1360_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs. 342 and 426); hs_HSF1_1360_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 354
and 438); hs_HSF1_1360_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 366 and 450);
hs_HSF1_1360_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 378 and 462);
hs_HSF1_1360_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 390 and 474);
hs_HSF1_1360_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 402 and 486);
hs_HSF1_1360_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 414 and 498);
hs_HSF1_2030_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 343 and 427);
hs_HSF1_2030_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 355 and 439);
hs_HSF1_2030_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 367 and 451);
hs_HSF1_2030_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 379 and 463);
hs_HSF1_2030_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 391 and 475);
hs_HSF1_2030_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 403 and 487);
hs_HSF1_2030_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 415 and 499);
hs_HSF1_2034_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 344 and 428);
hs_HSF1_2034_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 356 and 440);
hs_HSF1_2034_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 368 and 452);
hs_HSF1_2034_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 380 and 464);
hs_HSF1_2034_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 392 and 476);
hs_HSF1_2034_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 404 and 488);
hs_HSF1_2034_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 416 and 500);
hs_HSF1_2138_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 345 and 429);
hs_HSF1_2138_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 357 and 441);
hs_HSF1_2138_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 369 and 453);
hs_HSF1_2138_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 381 and 465);
hs_HSF1_2138_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 393 and 477);
hs_HSF1_2138_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 405 and 489);
hs_HSF1_2138_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 417 and 501);
hs_HSF1_2153_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 346 and 430);
hs_HSF1_2153_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 358 and 442);
hs_HSF1_2153_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 370 and 454);
hs_HSF1_2153_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 382 and 466);
hs_HSF1_2153_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 394 and 478);
hs_HSF1_2153_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 406 and 490);
hs_HSF1_2153_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 418 and 502);
hs_HSF1_2154_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 347 and 431);
hs_HSF1_2154_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs. 359 and 443);
hs_HSF1_2154_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 371 and 455);
hs_HSF1_2154_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs. 383 and 467);
hs_HSF1_2154_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 395 and 479);
hs_HSF1_2154_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 407 and 491); and
hs_HSF1_2154_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs. 419 and 503). In these various
embodiments, the first strand and the second strand are the
antisense and sense strand, respectively, or the second and the
first strand are the antisense and sense strand, respectively. The
disclosure also encompasses different modifications of these
duplexes (e.g., duplexes with the same nucleotide sequence, but
with different modifications).
[0042] In addition to the described example modifications, other
modified variants can be made using the nucleotide sequences
provided.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE A1 SEQ ID NOs. for RNAi Agents to HSF1.
Provided in Table A1 are: Nickname for the sequence (wherein each
sequence nickname begins with hs_HSF1_*, where * is the nickname
provided in each row; e.g., "175_A22_S26" is the same as
"hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26", etc.); target sequence (AS, antisense; and
Sense strand); RNAi agent sequence provided as a sequence which is
not modified (antisense and sense); RNAi agent sequence provided as
an example modified variant (antisense and sense); and Position
within the HSF1 gene. Note that at time duplexes are referred to by
their position; e.g., "hs_HSF1_175" is sometimes referred to as
simply HSF1-175; "hs_HSF1_517" is sometimes referred to as simply
"HSF1-517," etc. RNAI AGENT RNAI AGENT TARGET (NOT MODIFIED)
(MODIFIED) AS SENSE AS SENSE AS SENSE Nickname SEQ ID NO: SEQ ID
NO: SEQ ID NO: SEQ ID NO: SEQ ID NO: SEQ ID NO: Position
175_A22_S26 12 96 180 264 348 432 175 175_A25_S27 24 108 192 276
360 444 175 175_A81_S26 36 120 204 288 372 456 175 175_A48_S26 48
132 216 300 384 468 175 175_A82_S36 60 144 228 312 396 480 175
175_A83_S36 72 156 240 324 408 492 175 175_A84_S36 84 168 252 336
420 504 175 517_A22_S26 4 88 172 256 340 424 517 517_A25_S27 16 100
184 268 352 436 517 517_A81_S26 28 112 196 280 364 448 517
517_A48_S26 40 124 208 292 376 460 517 517_A82_S36 52 136 220 304
388 472 517 517_A83_S36 64 148 232 316 400 484 517 517_A84_S36 76
160 244 328 412 496 517 562_A22_S26 1 85 169 253 337 421 562
562_A25_S27 13 97 181 265 349 433 562 562_A81_S26 25 109 193 277
361 445 562 562_A48_S26 37 121 205 289 373 457 562 562_A82_S36 49
133 217 301 385 469 562 562_A83_S36 61 145 229 313 397 481 562
562_A84_S36 73 157 241 325 409 493 562 751_A22_S26 2 86 170 254 338
422 751 751_A25_S27 14 98 182 266 350 434 751 751_A81_S26 26 110
194 278 362 446 751 751_A48_S26 38 122 206 290 374 458 751
751_A82_S36 50 134 218 302 386 470 751 751_A83_S36 62 146 230 314
398 482 751 751_A84_S36 74 158 242 326 410 494 751 755_A22_S26 3 87
171 255 339 423 755 755_A25_S27 15 99 183 267 351 435 755
755_A81_S26 27 111 195 279 363 447 755 755_A48_S26 39 123 207 291
375 459 755 755_A82_S36 51 135 219 303 387 471 755 755_A83_S36 63
147 231 315 399 483 755 755_A84_S36 75 159 243 327 411 495 755
846_A22_S26 5 89 173 257 341 425 846 846_A25_S27 17 101 185 269 353
437 846 846_A81_S26 29 113 197 281 365 449 846 846_A48_S26 41 125
209 293 377 461 846 846_A82_S36 53 137 221 305 389 473 846
846_A83_S36 65 149 233 317 401 485 846 846_A84_S36 77 161 245 329
413 497 846 1360_A22_S26 6 90 174 258 342 426 1360 1360_A25_S27 18
102 186 270 354 438 1360 1360_A81_S26 30 114 198 282 366 450 1360
1360_A48_S26 42 126 210 294 378 462 1360 1360_A82_S36 54 138 222
306 390 474 1360 1360_A83_S36 66 150 234 318 402 486 1360
1360_A84_S36 78 162 246 330 414 498 1360 2030_A22_S26 7 91 175 259
343 427 2030 2030_A25_S27 19 103 187 271 355 439 2030 2030_A81_S26
31 115 199 283 367 451 2030 2030_A48_S26 43 127 211 295 379 463
2030 2030_A82_S36 55 139 223 307 391 475 2030 2030_A83_S36 67 151
235 319 403 487 2030 2030_A84_S36 79 163 247 331 415 499 2030
2034_A22_S26 8 92 176 260 344 428 2034 2034_A25_S27 20 104 188 272
356 440 2034 2034_A81_S26 32 116 200 284 368 452 2034 2034_A48_S26
44 128 212 296 380 464 2034 2034_A82_S36 56 140 224 308 392 476
2034 2034_A83_S36 68 152 236 320 404 488 2034 2034_A84_S36 80 164
248 332 416 500 2034 2138_A22_S26 9 93 177 261 345 429 2138
2138_A25_S27 21 105 189 273 357 441 2138 2138_A81_S26 33 117 201
285 369 453 2138 2138_A48_S26 45 129 213 297 381 465 2138
2138_A82_S36 57 141 225 309 393 477 2138 2138_A83_S36 69 153 237
321 405 489 2138 2138_A84_S36 81 165 249 333 417 501 2138
2153_A22_S26 10 94 178 262 346 430 2153 2153_A25_S27 22 106 190 274
358 442 2153 2153_A81_S26 34 118 202 286 370 454 2153 2153_A48_S26
46 130 214 298 382 466 2153 2153_A82_S36 58 142 226 310 394 478
2153 2153_A83_S36 70 154 238 322 406 490 2153 2153_A84_S36 82 166
250 334 418 502 2153 2154_A22_S26 11 95 179 263 347 431 2154
2154_A25_S27 23 107 191 275 359 443 2154 2154_A81_S26 35 119 203
287 371 455 2154 2154_A48_S26 47 131 215 299 383 467 2154
2154_A82_S36 59 143 227 311 395 479 2154 2154_A83_S36 71 155 239
323 407 491 2154 2154_A84_S36 83 167 251 335 419 503 2154
[0043] Note that in some texts the nickname may contain an
underscore after "hs". This underscore is insignificant; e.g.,
"hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26" is identical to "hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26".
Sequence nicknames may also appear with internal spaces ( ) after
the underscores (_); these too are not significant. In addition,
some RNAi agents to HSF1 have multiple designations. hs_HSF1_2138_
is also known as HSF1_2138, HSF1_2138_NBC, and HSF1_2120_ALNY.
Similarly, other RNAi agents may have the "hs_" portion of the
prefix deleted or an additional suffix "NBC" appended. RNAi agent
hs_HSF1_562 is also known as HSF-544 or HSF-544-1. hs_HSF1_562_ is
also known as AD-20487-b1 and AD-30071; hs_HSF1_751_ is also known
as AD-20560-b1 and AD-37739; hs_HSF1_755_ is also known as AD-20564
and AD-36971; and hs_HSF1_517_ is also known as AD-20397-b1. The
suffix "b" followed by a number indicates batch number; thus, "b1"
indicates batch 1. However, note that the batch number does not
affect the nucleotide sequence; e.g., AD-20397-b1 has the same
nucleotide sequence as AD-20397.
[0044] An RNAi Agent Comprising an Antisense Strand of an RNAi
Agent Described Herein.
[0045] In one particular specific embodiment, the present
disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi agent
comprising an antisense strand, wherein the antisense strand
comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2,
or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1
selected from those antisense strands in the specific duplexes
provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or
7.
[0046] Various particular specific embodiments of this embodiment
are described below.
[0047] In one embodiment, the composition further comprises a
second RNAi agent to HSF1. In various embodiments, the second RNAi
agent is physically separate from the first, or the two are
physically connected (e.g., covalently linked or otherwise
conjugated). In various embodiments, the first and second RNAi
agents are co-administered, or administered simultaneously or
sequentially.
[0048] In one embodiment, the antisense strand is about 30 or fewer
nucleotides in length.
[0049] In one embodiment, the antisense strand forms a duplex
region with a sense strand, wherein the duplex region is about 15
to 30 nucleotide pairs in length.
[0050] In one embodiment, the antisense strand is about 15 to about
30 nucleotides in length, including about 19 to about 49, about 19
to about 30, about 19 to about 23 nucleotides in length. In one
embodiment, the antisense strand has at least the length selected
from about 15 nucleotides, about 16 nucleotides, about 17
nucleotides, about 18 nucleotides, about 19 nucleotides, about 20
nucleotides, about 21 nucleotides, about 22 nucleotides, about 23
nucleotides, about 24 nucleotides, about 25 nucleotides, about 26
nucleotides, about 27 nucleotides, about 28 nucleotides, about 29
nucleotides and 30 nucleotides.
[0051] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises a modification
that causes the RNAi agent to have increased stability in a
biological sample or environment, e.g., blood serum or intestinal
lavage fluid.
[0052] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises at least one
sugar backbone modification (e.g., phosphorothioate linkage) or at
least one 2'-modified nucleotide. In various embodiments, one, more
than one, or all the pyrimidines are 2' O-methyl-modified
nucleotides.
[0053] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises: at least one
5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3') dinucleotide, wherein the uridine
is a 2'-modified nucleotide; at least one 5'-uridine-guanine-3'
(5'-ug-3') dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide; at least one 5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
or at least one 5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3') dinucleotide,
wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide. These
dinucleotide motifs are particularly prone to serum nuclease
degradation (e.g. RNase A). Chemical modification at the
2'-position of the first pyrimidine nucleotide in the motif
prevents or slows down such cleavage. This modification recipe is
also known under the term `endo light`.
[0054] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises a
2'-modification selected from the group consisting of: 2'-deoxy,
2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl (2'-O-MOE),
2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl (2'-O-DMAOE),
2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA). In one embodiment, all
pyrimidines (uridine and cytidine) are 2' O-methyl-modified
nucleosides.
[0055] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises at least one
blunt end.
[0056] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises an overhang
having 1 nt to 4 nt unpaired.
[0057] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises an overhang at
the 3'-end of the antisense strand of the RNAi agent.
[0058] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is ligated to one or more
diagnostic compound, reporter group, cross-linking agent,
nuclease-resistance conferring moiety, natural or unusual
nucleobase, lipophilic molecule, cholesterol, lipid, lectin,
steroid, uvaol, hecigenin, diosgenin, terpene, triterpene,
sarsasapogenin, Friedelin, epifriedelanol-derivatized lithocholic
acid, vitamin, carbohydrate, dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan,
synthetic carbohydrate, oligo lactate 15-mer, natural polymer, low-
or medium-molecular weight polymer, inulin, cyclodextrin,
hyaluronic acid, protein, protein-binding agent, integrin-targeting
molecule, polycationic, peptide, polyamine, peptide mimic, and/or
transferrin.
[0059] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 60% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0060] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 70% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0061] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 75% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0062] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 80% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0063] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 90% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0064] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 95% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0065] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 99% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0066] In one embodiment, the RNAi has an EC50 of no more than
about 0.1 nM. EC50 is effective concentration to reduce gene
expression by 50%.
[0067] In one embodiment, the RNAi has an EC50 of no more than
about 0.01 nM.
[0068] In one embodiment, the RNAi has an EC50 of no more than
about 0.001 nM.
[0069] An RNAi Agent Comprising a First and Second Strand of an
RNAi Described Herein.
[0070] In one particular specific embodiment, the present
disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi agent
comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the first
strand and second strand comprise at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the first
and second strand, respectively, of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected
from the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables
A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment,
the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
first strand and second strand comprise at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides from the first and second strand, respectively, of an
RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided
above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one
particular specific embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a
composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and
an second strand, wherein the sequence of the first strand
comprises the sequence of the first strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1
selected from the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in
Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific
embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition
comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and an second
strand, wherein the sequence of the first strand is the sequence of
the first strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the
specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment, the
present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first and/or second strand comprises the sequence
of the first and/or second strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected
from the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables
A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment,
the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first and/or second strand is the sequence of the
first and/or second strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from
the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment, the
present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first and/or second strand is the sequence of the
first and/or second strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from
the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein the sequence of the first and/or
second strand further comprises 1 to 20 nt.
[0071] Various particular specific embodiments of these embodiments
are described below.
[0072] In one embodiment, the composition comprises a second RNAi
agent to HSF1. In various embodiments, the second RNAi agent is
physically separate from the first, or the two are physically
connected (e.g., chemically linked or otherwise conjugated). In
various embodiments, the first and second RNAi agents are
co-administered, or administered simultaneously or
sequentially.
[0073] In one embodiment, the second strand is about 30 or fewer
nucleotides in length.
[0074] In one embodiment, the first strand and the second strand
form a duplex region about 15 to about 30 nucleotide pairs in
length.
[0075] In one embodiment, the antisense strand is about 15 to about
30 nucleotides in length, including about 19 to about 49, about 19
to about 30, about 19 to about 23 nucleotides in length. In one
embodiment, the antisense strand has at least the length selected
from about 15 nucleotides, about 16 nucleotides, about 17
nucleotides, about 18 nucleotides, about 19 nucleotides, about 20
nucleotides, about 21 nucleotides, about 22 nucleotides, about 23
nucleotides, about 24 nucleotides, about 25 nucleotides, about 26
nucleotides, about 27 nucleotides, about 28 nucleotides, about 29
nucleotides and 30 nucleotides.
[0076] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises a modification
that causes the RNAi agent to have increased stability in a
biological sample or environment, e.g., blood serum or intestinal
lavage fluid.
[0077] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises at least one
sugar backbone modification (e.g., phosphorothioate linkage) or at
least one 2'-modified nucleotide. In various embodiments, one, more
than one, or all the pyrimidines are 2' O-methyl-modified
nucleotides.
[0078] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises: at least one
5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3') dinucleotide, wherein the uridine
is a 2'-modified nucleotide; at least one 5'-uridine-guanine-3'
(5'-ug-3') dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide; at least one 5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
or at least one 5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3') dinucleotide,
wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide.
[0079] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises a
2'-modification selected from the group consisting of: 2'-deoxy,
2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl (2'-O-MOE),
2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl (2'-O-DMAOE),
2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA). In one embodiment, all
pyrimidines (uridine and cytidine) are 2' O-methyl-modified
nucleosides.
[0080] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises at least one
blunt end.
[0081] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises an overhang
having 1 to 4 nt unpaired.
[0082] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises an overhang at
the 3'-end of the second strand of the RNAi agent.
[0083] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is ligated to one or more
diagnostic compound, reporter group, cross-linking agent,
nuclease-resistance conferring moiety, natural or unusual
nucleobase, lipophilic molecule, cholesterol, lipid, lectin,
steroid, uvaol, hecigenin, diosgenin, terpene, triterpene,
sarsasapogenin, Friedelin, epifriedelanol-derivatized lithocholic
acid, vitamin, carbohydrate, dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan,
synthetic carbohydrate, oligo lactate 15-mer, natural polymer, low-
or medium-molecular weight polymer, inulin, cyclodextrin,
hyaluronic acid, protein, protein-binding agent, integrin-targeting
molecule, polycationic, peptide, polyamine, peptide mimic, and/or
transferrin.
[0084] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 60% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0085] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 70% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0086] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 80% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0087] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 90% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0088] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 95% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0089] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent is capable of inhibiting
expression of HSF1 by at least about 99% in HeLa, GTL-16, or
SK-BR-3 cells in vitro, or Hep3B tumor cells in vitro.
[0090] In one embodiment, the RNAi has an EC50 of no more than
about 0.1 nM.
[0091] In one embodiment, the RNAi has an EC50 of no more than
about 0.01 nM.
[0092] In one embodiment, the RNAi has an EC50 of no more than
about 0.001 nM.
[0093] Treatment Using an RNAi Agent Comprising a RNAi Agent
Described Herein.
[0094] In one particular specific embodiment, the present
disclosure relates to a method of treating a HSF1-related disease
in an individual, comprising the step of administering to the
individual a therapeutically effective amount of a composition
comprising an RNAi agent comprising an antisense strand, wherein
the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of
an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from those specific duplexes
provided herein and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.
In one embodiment of this method, the RNAi agent to HSF1 comprises
an antisense strand duplexed with a sense strand, wherein the sense
and antisense strands are selected from one or more of the
sequences provided in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one
particular specific embodiment of this method, the present
disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi agent
comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the first
strand and second strand comprise at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the first
and second strand, respectively, of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected
from the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables
A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment
of this method, the present disclosure relates to a composition
comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and an second
strand, wherein the first strand and second strand comprise at
least 15 contiguous nucleotides from the first and second strand,
respectively, of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific
duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment of this method, the
present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of the first
strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes
provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.
In one particular specific embodiment of this method, the present
disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi agent
comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first strand is the sequence of the first strand of
an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided
above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one
particular specific embodiment of this method, the present
disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi agent
comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first and/or second strand comprises the sequence
of the first and/or second strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected
from the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables
A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment
of this method, the present disclosure relates to a composition
comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and an second
strand, wherein the sequence of the first and/or second strand is
the sequence of the first and/or second strand of an RNAi agent to
HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided above and as
listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular
specific embodiment of this method, the present disclosure relates
to a composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand
and an second strand, wherein the sequence of the first and/or
second strand is the sequence of the first and/or second strand of
an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided
above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein
the sequence of the first and/or second strand further comprises 1
to 20 nt.
[0095] Various particular specific embodiments of these embodiments
are described below.
[0096] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is proliferative
disease such as, e.g., a cancer, or is an autoimmune disease, or is
a viral disease.
[0097] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is cancer
selected from the list of bladder, bone, breast, cervical, colon,
colorectal, endometrial, fibrosarcoma, gastric, haematopoietic,
intestine, kidney, liver, lung, lymphoma, neuroectodermal,
neuroblastoma, Ewing's sarcoma, osteosarcoma, ovary, pancreas,
pleura, prostate, skin, squamous cell, stomach, and testicular
cancers, leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, and Hodgkin's
disease.
[0098] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of
administering an additional cancer treatment.
[0099] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of
administering an additional cancer treatment selected from the list
of actinomycin D, an inhibitor of HSP90 (heat shock protein 90),
AUY922 (NVP-AUY922) (a HSP90 inhibitor), 17-AAG (tanespimycin),
17-DMAG (alvespimycin), IPI-504 (retaspimycin), IPI-493, SNX-5422
mesylate, AUY922, BIB021 CNF-2024, BIIB028, STA-9090, KW-2478,
ATI3387, XL888, HSP990, MPC-3100, ABI-010 (as reviewed in Kim et
al. 2009 Curr. Topics in Med. Chem. 9: 1479-1492), or
2-chlorodeoxyadenosine, 5-azacitidine, 5-fluoro-29-deoxyuridine,
5-fluorouracil, 6-mercaptopurine, 6-thioguanine,
7-hydroxystaurosporine, 13-cis-retinoic acid, a goserlin implant,
alemtuzumab, alitretinoin, all-trans retinoic acid, alpha
interferon, altretamine, amifostine, aminoglutethimide, anagrelide,
anastrozole, arabinosylcytosine, arsenic trioxide, asparaginase,
Bacillus calmette-guerin, bendamustine, bevacizumab, bexarotene,
bicalutamide, bleomycin, bortezomib, busulfan, camptothecin,
capecitabine, carboplatin, carmustine, cetuximab, chlorambucil,
cisplatin, cladribine, colcemid, Cycloheximide, cyclophosphamide,
cytarabine, cytosine arabinoside (Ara-C), dacarbazine,
dactinomycin, dasatinib, daunorubicin liposomal, daunorubicin,
decitabine, denileukin diftitox, dexamethazone, docetaxel,
doxorubicin, edelfosine, ehlorambucil, epipodophyllotoxin,
epirubicin, erlotinib, estramustine, etoposide, everolimus,
exemestane, fenretinide, finasteride, flavopiridol, floxuridine,
fludarabine, fluorouracil, fluoxymesterone, flutamide, fulvestrant,
gefitinib, gemeitabine, gemtuzumab ozogamicin, goserelin,
hexamethylmelamine, hydrocortisone, hydroxyurea, ibritumomab
tiuxetan, ibtritumomab, idarubicin, ifosfamide, imatinib, imidazole
carboxamide, interleukin-11, interleukin-2, irinotecan,
ixabepilone, lapatinib, L-asparaginase, lenalidomide, letrozole,
leukovorin, leuprolide, mechlorethamine, megestrol, melphalan,
mercaptopurine, methotrexate, methylprednisolone, mitixantrone,
mitomycin, mitoxantrone, nelarabine, nitrogen mustard, octreotide,
oxaliplatin, paclitaxel, paclitaxel-albumin formulations,
paclitaxel-protein formulations, pamidronate, panitumumab,
pemetrexed, pentostatin, phenylalanine mustard, pirubicin,
prednisolone, prednisone, procarbazine, Puromycin, raloxifene,
rituxan, rubidomycin, sargramostim, sorafenib, staurosporine,
steroids, streptozocin, sunitinib, tamoxifen, Taxol, tegafur,
temozolomide, temsirolimus, teniposide, thalidomide,
thiophosphoamide, thiotepa, topotecan, toremifene, tositumomab,
trastuzumab, tretinoin, UFT, vinblastine, vincristine, vinorelbine,
vorinostat, and/or zoledronic acid. A RNAi agent to HSF1 can be
used in conjunction with any additional treatment disclosed herein,
as appropriate for the disease, optionally, in further conjunction
with one or more additional RNAi agents to HSF1.
[0100] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is a viral
disease.
[0101] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is a viral
disease selected from the list of viral diseases mediated in whole
or in part by adenovirus, herpes simplex virus, human
cytomegalovirus, HTLV-1, SV40, polyoma virus, HIV, and/or
Epstein-Barr virus.
[0102] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of
administering an additional viral disease treatment.
[0103] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of
administering an additional viral disease treatment selected from
the list of Abacavir, Aciclovir, acyclovir (acycloguanosine),
Adefovir, Amantadine, Ampligen, Amprenavir, Arbidol, Atazanavir,
Atripla, bevirimat, Boceprevir, broad spectrum inhibitor,
Cidofovir, Combivir, Darunavir, Delavirdine, Didanosine, Docosanol,
Edoxudine, Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, Enfuvirtide, Entecavir, Entry
inhibitors, Entry or fusion inhibitor, Famciclovir, Fomivirsen,
Fosamprenavir, Foscarnet, Fosfonet, Fusion inhibitor, Ganciclovir,
Ibacitabine, Idoxuridine, Imiquimod, Imunovir, Indinavir, Inosine,
Integrase inhibitor, Integrase inhibitor, Interferon, Interferon
type I, Interferon type II, Interferon type III, Lamivudine,
Lopinavir, Loviride, Maraviroc, Maturation inhibitor, Moroxydine,
Nelfinavir, Nevirapine, Nexavir, Non-nucleoside reverse
transcriptase inhibitor, NOV-205, Nucleoside analogues, Nucleotide
analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, Oseltamivir (Tamiflu),
Peginterferon alfa-2a, Penciclovir, Peramivir, Pleconaril,
Podophyllotoxin, Protease inhibitor, Protease inhibitor,
Raltegravir, Raltegravir, Reverse transcriptase inhibitor, Reverse
transcriptase inhibitor, Ribavirin, Rimantadine, Ritonavir,
Saquinavir, Saquinavir, Stavudine, Synergistic enhancer
(antiretroviral), Tenofovir, Tenofovir disoproxil, Tipranavir,
Trifluridine, Trizivir, Tromantadine, Truvada, Valaciclovir
(Valtrex), Valganciclovir, Vicriviroc, Vidarabine, Viramidine,
Zalcitabine, Zanamivir (Relenza), and Zidovudine. It will be
understood that references to any additional treatment (e.g., viral
disease treatment or cancer treatment or autoimmune disease
treatment, etc.) are meant to also include the pharmaceutically
acceptable salts of any of the active substances. If active
substances comprised by components (a) and/or (b) have, for
example, at least one basic center, they can form acid addition
salts. Corresponding acid addition salts can also be formed having,
if desired, an additionally present basic center. Active substances
having an acid group, e.g., COOH, can form salts with bases. The
active substances comprised in components (a) and/or (b) or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof may also be used in form
of a hydrate or include other solvents used for
crystallization.
[0104] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is an autoimmune
disease.
[0105] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is lupus or
rheumatoid arthritis.
[0106] In one embodiment, the composition comprises a second RNAi
agent to HSF1. In various embodiments, the second RNAi agent is
physically distinct from the first, or the two are physically
connected (e.g., linked or conjugated).
[0107] Inhibiting HSF1 Expression Using an RNAi Comprising an RNAi
Agent.
[0108] In one particular specific embodiment, the present
disclosure relates to a method of inhibiting the expression of HSF1
in an individual, comprising the step of administering to the
individual a therapeutically effective amount of a composition
comprising an RNAi agent of the disclosure. In one embodiment of
this method, the RNAi comprises a sense strand and an antisense
strand, wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15
contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from
the antisense strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from those
specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment of this
method, the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising
an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and an second strand,
wherein the first strand and second strand comprise at least 15
contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from
the first and second strand, respectively, of an RNAi agent to HSF1
selected from the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in
Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific
embodiment of this method, the present disclosure relates to a
composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and
an second strand, wherein the first strand and second strand
comprise at least 15 contiguous nucleotides from the first and
second strand, respectively, of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from
the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment of this
method, the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising
an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and an second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the
specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment of this
method, the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising
an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and an second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand is the sequence of the
first strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific
duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment of this method, the
present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first and/or second strand comprises the sequence
of the first and/or second strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected
from the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables
A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment
of this method, the present disclosure relates to a composition
comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and an second
strand, wherein the sequence of the first and/or second strand is
the sequence of the first and/or second strand of an RNAi agent to
HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided above and as
listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular
specific embodiment of this method, the present disclosure relates
to a composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand
and an second strand, wherein the sequence of the first and/or
second strand is the sequence of the first and/or second strand of
an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided
above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein
the sequence of the first and/or second strand further comprises 1
to 20 nt.
[0109] Various particular specific embodiments of these embodiments
are described below.
[0110] In one embodiment, the individual is afflicted with or
susceptible to an HSF1-related disease.
[0111] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is proliferative
disease, such as, e.g., a cancer.
[0112] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is cancer
selected from the list of bladder, bone, breast, cervical, colon,
colorectal, endometrial, fibrosarcoma, gastric, haematopoietic,
intestine, kidney, liver, lung, lymphoma, neuroectodermal,
neuroblastoma, Ewing's sarcoma, osteosarcoma, ovary, pancreas,
pleura, prostate, skin, squamous cell, stomach, and testicular
cancers, leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, and Hodgkin's
disease.
[0113] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of
administering an additional cancer treatment.
[0114] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of
administering an additional cancer treatment selected from the list
of any cancer treatment listed herein, or known in the art.
[0115] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is a viral
disease.
[0116] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is a viral
disease selected from the list of viral diseases mediated in whole
or in part by adenovirus, herpes simplex virus, human
cytomegalovirus, HTLV-1, SV40, polyoma virus, HIV, and/or
Epstein-Barr virus.
[0117] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of
administering an additional viral disease treatment.
[0118] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of
administering an additional viral disease treatment selected from
the list of any viral disease treatment listed herein.
[0119] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is an autoimmune
disease.
[0120] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is lupus or
rheumatoid arthritis.
[0121] In one embodiment, the composition further comprises a
second RNAi agent to HSF1. In various embodiments, the second RNAi
agent is physically distinct from the first, or the two are
physically connected (e.g., linked or conjugated).
[0122] Pharmaceutical Formulations of a RNAi Agent to HSF1.
[0123] In one particular specific embodiment, the present
disclosure relates to a composition comprising a RNAi agent of the
present disclosure. In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises at
least an anti-sense strand, and/or comprises a sense and an
anti-sense strand, wherein the anti-sense strand comprises at least
15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides
from the anti-sense strand of a RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from
those specific duplex provided herein and as listed, e.g., in a
Table herein, wherein the composition is in a pharmaceutically
effective formulation. In one particular specific embodiment, the
present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
first strand and second strand comprise at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the first
and second strand, respectively, of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected
from the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables
A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment,
the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
first strand and second strand comprise at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides from the first and second strand, respectively, of an
RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided
above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one
particular specific embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a
composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and
an second strand, wherein the sequence of the first strand
comprises the sequence of the first strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1
selected from the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in
Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific
embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition
comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and an second
strand, wherein the sequence of the first strand is the sequence of
the first strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the
specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment, the
present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first and/or second strand comprises the sequence
of the first and/or second strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected
from the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables
A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment,
the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first and/or second strand is the sequence of the
first and/or second strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from
the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment, the
present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first and/or second strand is the sequence of the
first and/or second strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from
the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein the sequence of the first and/or
second strand further comprises 1 to 20 nt.
[0124] In one embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to the
use of a RNAi agent in the manufacture of a medicament for
treatment of a HSF1-related disease, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a sense strand and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of
a RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from those specific duplex provided
herein and as listed, e.g., in a Table herein. In one particular
specific embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a
composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and
an second strand, wherein the first strand and second strand
comprise at least 15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2,
or 3 nucleotides from the first and second strand, respectively, of
an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided
above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one
particular specific embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a
composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and
an second strand, wherein the first strand and second strand
comprise at least 15 contiguous nucleotides from the first and
second strand, respectively, of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from
the specific duplexes provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular specific embodiment, the
present disclosure relates to a composition comprising an RNAi
agent comprising a first strand and an second strand, wherein the
sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of the first
strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes
provided above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.
In one particular specific embodiment, the present disclosure
relates to a composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a
first strand and an second strand, wherein the sequence of the
first strand is the sequence of the first strand of an RNAi agent
to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided above and as
listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one particular
specific embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a
composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and
an second strand, wherein the sequence of the first and/or second
strand comprises the sequence of the first and/or second strand of
an RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided
above and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one
particular specific embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a
composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and
an second strand, wherein the sequence of the first and/or second
strand is the sequence of the first and/or second strand of an RNAi
agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided above
and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one
particular specific embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a
composition comprising an RNAi agent comprising a first strand and
an second strand, wherein the sequence of the first and/or second
strand is the sequence of the first and/or second strand of an RNAi
agent to HSF1 selected from the specific duplexes provided above
and as listed in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein the
sequence of the first and/or second strand further comprises 1 to
20 nt.
Other Embodiments
[0125] Various particular specific embodiments of this disclosure
are described below.
[0126] In one embodiment, the disclosure pertains to a composition
according to any of the above embodiments, for use in a method of
treating a HSF1-related disease in an individual, the method
comprising the step of administering to the individual a
therapeutically effective amount of a composition according to any
of the claims.
[0127] Various particular specific embodiments of this embodiment
are described below.
[0128] In one embodiment, the disclosure pertains to the
composition according to any of the above embodiments, for use in a
method of inhibiting the expression of HSF1 in an individual, the
method comprising the step of administering to the individual a
therapeutically effective amount of a composition according to any
of the above embodiments.
[0129] One embodiment of the disclosure is the use of a composition
according to any of the above embodiments, in the manufacture of a
medicament for treatment of an HSF1-related disease.
[0130] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is selected from
cancer, viral disease or autoimmune disease.
[0131] In one embodiment, the disclosure pertains to the
composition of any of the above embodiments, for use in the
treatment of an HSF1-related disease.
[0132] In one embodiment, the HSF1-related disease is selected from
cancer, viral disease or autoimmune disease.
[0133] In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a method of
inhibiting the expression of HSF1 in an cell, comprising the step
of introducing into the cell a composition comprising an RNAi agent
comprising an antisense strand, wherein the antisense strand
comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2,
or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of an RNAi agent to HSF1
selected from the HSF1 siRNAs disclosed herein.
[0134] In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a method of
inhibiting the expression of HSF1 in an cell, comprising the step
of introducing into the cell a composition comprising an RNAi agent
comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand,
and the sense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the sense strand of an
RNAi agent to HSF1 selected from the HSF1 siRNAs disclosed
herein.
Definitions
[0135] Heat Shock Factor 1 (HSF1).
[0136] By "HSF1" is meant the gene or mRNA or protein (or any
nucleic acid encoding the protein) heat shock factor 1, or heat
shock transcription factor 1 (HSTF1). HSF1 is the master regulator
of the heat shock response, in which multiple genes are induced in
response to temperature increase and other stresses. HSF1 has been
designated HGNC ID HGNC:5224, on Chromosome 8q24.3. It (including
homologues) is also identified as: GenelD: 3297; RefSeq IDs
NM_005526; AccNo. M64673; Mouse Genome Database ID MGI:96238; Rat
Genome Database ID RGD:620913; Entrez Gene ID 3297; CCDS IDs
CCDS6419.1; Pubmed IDs 1871105; Ensembl ID ENSG00000185122; OMIM ID
(NCBI) 140580; UCSC ID (UCSC) uc003zbt.2; and/or UniProt ID (mapped
data supplied by UniProt) Q00613.
[0137] The amino acid sequence of human HSF1 is provided as SEQ ID
NO: 505:
TABLE-US-00002 (SEQ ID NO: 505)
MDLPVGPGAAGPSNVPAFLTKLWTLVSDPDTDALICWSPSGNSFHVFDQG
QFAKEVLPKYFKHNNMASFVRQLNMYGFRKVVHIEQGGLVKPERDDTEFQ
HPCFLRGQEQLLENIKRKVTSVSTLKSEDIKIRQDSVTKLLTDVQLMKGK
QECMDSKLLAMKHENEALWREVASLRQKHAQQQKVVNKLIQFLISLVQSN
RILGVKRKIPLMLNDSGSAHSMPKYSRQFSLEHVHGSGPYSAPSPAYSSS
SLYAPDAVASSGPIISDITELAPASPMASPGGSIDERPLSSSPLVRVKEE
PPSPPQSPRVEEASPGRPSSVDTLLSPTALIDSILRESEPAPASVTALTD
ARGHTDTEGRPPSPPPTSTPEKCLSVACLDKNELSDHLDAMDSNLDNLQT
MLSSHGFSVDTSALLDLFSPSVTVPDMSLPDLDSSLASIQELLSPQEPPR
PPEAENSSPDSGKQLVHYTAQPLFLLDPGSVDTGSNDLPVLFELGEGSYF
SEGDGFAEDPTISLLTGSEPPKAKDPTVS
[0138] The functional domains of HSF1 have been delineated by
mutagenesis. A sequence near the N terminus forms the DNA binding
domain (numbered approximately aa 13-121). Adjacent to this is a
hydrophobic region comprising three "leucine zippers" that mediate
monomerization and trimerization (numbered approximately aa
126-217). A fourth hydrophobic patch or leucine zipper lies at
approximately aa 378-407; this region is involved in negative
regulation under non-stress conditions. The central part of the
molecule contains a region that regulates the activity of
transcriptional activation domains in response to stress. Sequences
within the regulatory domain undergo specific phosphorylation and
dephosphorylation in response to stress. This regulatory domain,
which is rich in serines and prolines, lies at approximately aa
221-310. The C-terminal portion of HSF1 contains the main
transcriptional activation regions; this comprises the 100 most
C-terminal amino acids, or aa 395-503, particularly aa 401-420.
These domains are described in, inter alia, Green et al. 1995 Mol.
Cell. Biol. 15: 3354-3362; and Shi et al. 1995 Mol. Cell. Biol. 15:
4309-4318, which references provide slightly different boundaries
for the different regions. The HSF1 RNAi agent of the present
disclosure can interact with a specific functional domain or
domains of HSF1.
[0139] In various embodiments, the RNAi agents of the present
disclosure specifically bind to HSF1 mRNA, in a sequence
corresponding to a functional domain, e.g., in a sequence near the
N terminus that forms the DNA binding domain; in the 4/3
hydrophobic repeat or "leucine zipper" that mediates trimerization;
in the first, second, third or fourth leucine zipper; in the
central part of the molecule that contains several elements that
maintain HSF1 in its latent form, or that regulate the activity of
transcriptional activation domains in response to stress; in
sequences within the regulatory domain that undergo specific
phosphorylation and dephosphorylation in response to stress; in the
C-terminal portion of HSF1 that contains the main transcriptional
activation regions; in the arrays of amphipathic alpha-helical
residues in the amino-terminal domain of HSF family proteins that
interact to form coiled coils; and/or in the fourth region of
amphipathic alpha-helix in the carboxyl-terminal domain. In other
embodiments, the RNAi agents of the present disclosure bind to the
5' or 3' UTR [untranslated region(s)].
[0140] In various embodiments, the RNAi agents of the present
disclosure bind to HSF1 mRNA, but not in a sequence corresponding
to a functional domain, e.g., not in a sequence near the N terminus
that forms the DNA binding domain; not in the 4/3 hydrophobic
repeat or "leucine zipper" that mediates trimerization; not in the
first, second, third or fourth leucine zipper; not in the central
part of the molecule that contains several elements that maintain
HSF1 in its latent form, or that regulate the activity of
transcriptional activation domains in response to stress; not in
sequences within the regulatory domain that undergo specific
phosphorylation and dephosphorylation in response to stress; not in
the C-terminal portion of HSF1 that contains the main
transcriptional activation regions; not in the arrays of
amphipathic alpha-helical residues in the amino-terminal domain of
HSF family proteins that interact to form coiled coils; not in the
fourth region of amphipathic alpha-helix in the carboxyl-terminal
domain; or not in the 5' or 3' UTRs. In another embodiment, the
RNAi agents of the present disclosure bind to the HSF1 mRNA, but
neither strand of the RNAi agent comprises the entirety of the
sequence spanning nt 322 to 340 downstream of the gene
transcription start site as described by Rossi et al. 2006 Cancer
Res. 66:7678-7685.
[0141] HSF1-Related Diseases.
[0142] As used herein, the phrase a "HSF1-related disease" means
one or more of the following: a proliferative disease, including,
e.g., a cancer, wherein the cancer is selected from one or more of
cancers of bladder, bone, breast, cervical, colon, colorectal,
endometrial, fibrosarcoma, gastric, haematopoietic, intestine,
kidney, liver, lung, lymphoma, neuroectodermal, neuroblastoma,
Ewing's sarcoma, osteosarcoma, ovary, pancreas, pleura, prostate,
skin, squamous cell, stomach, and testicular cancers, leukemia,
promyelocytic leukemia, and Hodgkin's disease; a viral disease,
wherein the viral disease is selected from one or more of viral
diseases mediated in whole or in part by adenovirus, herpes simplex
virus, human cytomegalovirus, HTLV-1, SV40, polyoma virus, HIV,
and/or Epstein-Barr virus; and an autoimmune disease, wherein the
autoimmune disease is selected from one or more of lupus and a
rheumatoid arthritis.
[0143] HSF1 has been implicated in several diseases, including
cancer and viral diseases. HSF1 and other heat shock proteins
(whose expression is increased by HSF1) are over-expressed in, or
have otherwise been implicated in, bladder, bone, breast, cervical,
colon, colorectal, endometrial, fibrosarcoma, gastric,
haematopoietic, intestine, kidney, liver, lung, lymphoma,
neuroectodermal, neuroblastoma, Ewing's sarcoma, osteosarcoma,
ovary, pancreas, pleura, prostate, skin, squamous cell, stomach,
and testicular cancers, leukemia (e.g., promyelocytic leukemia),
and Hodgkin's disease. HSF1 is over-expressed in metastatic
prostate carcinoma cell line PC-3M (as compared to the
non-metastatic PC-3 line), and other prostate cancer cells.
[0144] The over-expression of HSF1 is correlated with an
up-relation of heat shock protein HSP27. Hoang et al. 2000 Am. J.
Pathol. 156: 857-864. HSP27 up-regulation is also associated with
increased tumorigenicity and invasiveness of some cancers,
including colon, breast, promyelocytic leukemia, testicular and
prostate. HSF1 also plays a functional role in cancer cells under
non-stress conditions; a dominant-negative HSF1 alters DNA content
in PC-3 cell populations and inhibits aneuploidy. Wang et al. 2004
J. Biol. Chem. 279: 32651-32659. Many tumor types contain high
concentrations of heat shock protein of the HSP27, HSP70, and HSP90
families, which are up-regulated by HSF1. Without wishing to be
bound by any particular theory, applicants note that it has been
suggested that heat shock proteins (HSP) may block the pathways of
apoptosis and permit malignant cells to arise despite the
triggering of apoptotic signals during transformation. HSP
expression may also afford protection of cancer cells from
treatments such as chemotherapy and hyperthermia by thwarting the
pro-apoptotic influence of these modalities. Tang et al. 2005 Cell
Stress Chaperones 10: 46-58 and references therein. Rossi et al.
also showed that decreasing HSF1 levels increased the sensitivity
of uterine cervix carcinoma cells to cisplatin associated with
hyperthermia. Over-expression of heat shock proteins is also
associated with protection of cancer cells against doxorubicin and
hyperthermia and other anti-cancer treatments. Helmbrecht et al.
2000 Cell Prolif. 33: 341-365.
[0145] Over-expression of heat shock proteins is also associated
with viral infections, including those mediated by adenovirus,
herpes simplex virus, human cytomegalovirus, HTLV-1, SV40, polyoma
virus, HIV, Epstein-Barr virus. High heat shock protein levels are
also associated with autoimmune diseases, including lupus and
rheumatoid arthritis. Inhibition of HSF1, e.g., via use of an
anti-HSF1 RNAi agent, can thus be an effective treatment against
cancer, and viral and other diseases. Few HSP inhibitors are known,
but they include quercetin, a flavonoid that inhibits the HSF1.
Zanini et al. 2007 J. Neurochem. 103:1344-354 and references
therein. Quercetin can thus be used as a positive control for RNAi
agents that inhibit HSF1 in treating a viral disease or cancer.
[0146] HSF1 Gene Sequences in Various Species.
[0147] The human HSF1 gene has been cloned. Rabindran et al. 1991
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci USA 88: 6906-6910. Various sequences are
available for human HSF1, including Genbank identifier NM_005526.2.
The mouse (Mus musculus) HSF1 gene is, for example, Genbank id
NM_008296.2. Another mouse HSF1 sequence is available as Acc.
Number XM_128055 (as used in Yin et al. 2005 J. Mol. Cell. Card.
39: 681-689).
[0148] The Cynomolgus monkey ("Cyno", or Macaca fascicularis) HSF1
sequence (SEQ ID NO: 506), compared to the human sequence (SEQ ID
NO: 513), is presented below:
TABLE-US-00003 human
GCGGCGGGAGCGCGCCCGTTGCAAGATGGCGGCGGCCATGCTGGGCCCCGGGGCTGTGTG cyno
----------CGCGCCCGTTGCAAGATGGCGGCGGCAAAGCTGGGCCTTGGGGCTGGGGG
************************** * ******** ******* * * human
TGCGCAGCGGGCGGCGGCGCGGCCCGGAAGGCTGGCGCGGCGACGGCGTTAGCCCGGCCC cyno
GGCGCAGGGGGAGGCGGNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN ******
*** ***** Start-> human
TCGGCCCCTCTTTGCGGCCGCTCCCTCCGCCTATTCCCTCCTTGCTCGAGATGGATCTGC cyno
NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNCGAGATGGATCTGC
************** human
CCGTGGGCCCCGGCGCGGCGGGGCCCAGCAAC-GTCCCGGCCTTCCTGACCAAGCTGTGG cyno
CCGTGGGCCCCGGTGCGGCGGGGCCCAGCAANCGTCCCGGCCTTCCTGACCAAGCTGTGG
************* ***************** *************************** human
ACCCTCGTGAGCGACCCGGACACCGACGCGCTCATCTGCTGGAGCCCGAGCGGGAACAGC cyno
ACCCTCGTGAGCGACCCGGACACCGACGCGCTCATCTGCTGGAGCCCGAGTGGGAACAGC
************************************************** ********* human
TTCCACGTGTTCGACCAGGGCCAGTTTGCCAAGGAGGTGCTGCCCAAGTACTTCAAGCAC cyno
TTCCATGTGTTCGACCAGGGCCAGTTTGCCAAGGAGGTGCTGCCCAAGTATTTCAAGCAC *****
******************************************** ********* human
AACAACATGGCCAGCTTCGTGCGGCAGCTCAACATGTATGGCTTCCGGAAAGTGGTCCAC cyno
AACAACATGGCCAGCTTCGTGCGGCAGCTCAACATGTATGGTTTCCGGAAAGTGGTCCAC
***************************************** ****************** human
ATCGAGCAGGGCGGCCTGGTCAAGCCAGAGAGAGACGACACGGAGTTCCAGCACCCATGC cyno
ATCGAGCAGGGTGGCCTGGTCAAGCCAGAGAGAGACGACACGGAGTTCCAGCACCCGTGC
*********** ******************************************** *** human
TTCCTGCGTGGCCAGGAGCAGCTCCTTGAGAACATCAA-GAGGAAAGTGACCAGTGTGTC cyno
TTCCTGCGCGGCCAGGAGCAGCTCCTTGAGAACATCANAGAGGAAAGTGACCAGTGTGTC
******** **************************** ********************* human
CACCCTGAAGAGTGAAGACATAAAGATCCGCCAGGACAGCGTCACCAAGCTGCTGACGGA cyno
CACCCTGAAGAGTGAAGACATAAAGATCCGTCAGGACAGTGTCACCAAGCTGCTGACGGA
****************************** ******** ******************** human
CGTGCAGCTGATGAAGGGGAAGCAGGAGTGCATGGACTCCAAGCTCCTGGCCATGAAGCA cyno
CGTGCAGCTGATGAAGGGGAAGCAGGAGTGCATGGACTCCAAGCTCCTGGCCATGAAGCA
************************************************************ human
TGAGAATGAGGCTCTGTGGCGGGAGGTGGCCAGCCTTCGGCAGAAGCATGCCCAGCAACA cyno
TGAGAATGAGGCTCTGTGGCGGGAGGTGGCCAGCCTTCGGCAGAAGCATGCCCAGCAACA
************************************************************ human
GAAAGTCGTCAACAAGCTCATTCAGTTCCTGATCTCACTGGTGCAGTCAAACCGGATCCT cyno
GAAAGTCGTCAACAAGCTCATTCAGTTCCTGATCTCACTGGTGCAGTCAAACCGGATCCT
************************************************************ human
GGGGGTGAAGAGAAAGATCCCCCTGATGCTGAACGACAGTGGCTCAGCACATTCCATGCC cyno
GGGGGTGAAGAGAAAGATCCCCCTGATGCTGAACGACAGTGGCTCAGCACATTCCATGCC
************************************************************ human
CAAGTATAGCCGGCAGTTCTCCCTGGAGCACGTCCACGGCTCGGGCCCCTACTCGGCCCC cyno
CAAGTATGGCCGGCAGTTCTCCCTGGAGCACGTCCACGGCTCGGGCCCCTACTCGGCCCC
******* **************************************************** human
CTCCCCAGCCTACAGCAGCTCCAGCCTCTACGCCCCTGATGCTGTGGCCAGCTCTGGACC cyno
CTCCCCAGCCTACAGTAGCTCCAGCCTCTACGCCCCCGATTCTGTGGCCAACTCCGGACC
*************** ******************** *** ********* *** ***** human
CATCATCTCCGACATCACCGAGCTGGCTCCTGCCAGCCCCATGGCCTCCCCCGGCGGGAG cyno
CATCATCTCCGACATCACCGAGCTGGCTCCTGCCAGCCCCGTGGCCTCCCCTGGCGGGAG
**************************************** ********** ******** human
CATAGACGAGAGGCCCCTATCCAGCAGCCCCCTGGTGCGTGTCAAGGAGGAGCCCCCCAG cyno
CATAGACGAGAGGCCCCTGTCTAGCAGCCCCCTGGTGCGTGTCAAAGAGGAGCCCCCCAG
****************** ** *********************** ************** human
CCCGCCTCAGAGCCCCCGGGTAGAGGAGGCGAGTCCCGGGCGCCCATCTTCCGTGGACAC cyno
CCCGCCTCAGAGCCCCCGGGTAGAGGAGGCGAGTCCCGGGCGCCCATCTTCCGTGGACAC
************************************************************ human
CCTCTTGTCCCCGACCGCCCTCATTGACTCCATCCTGCGGGAGAGTGAACCTGCCCCCGC cyno
CCTCTTGTCCCCGACCGCCCTCATTGACTCCATCCTGCGGGAGAGTGAACCTACCCCCGC
**************************************************** ******* human
CTCCGTCACAGCCCTCACGGACGCCAGGGGCCACACGGACACCGAGGGCCGGCCTCCCTC cyno
CTCCGCCACAGCCCTCACCGATGCCAGGGGCCACACGGACACCGAGGGCCGGCCTCCCTC *****
************ ** ************************************** human
CCCCCCGCCCACCTCCACCCCTGAAAAGTGCCTCAGCGTAGCCTGCCTGGACAAGAATGA cyno
ACCCCCGCCCACCTCCACCCCTGAAAAGTGCCTCAGCGTAGCCTGCCTGGACAAGAATGA
*********************************************************** human
GCTCAGTGACCACTTGGATGCTATGGACTCCAACCTGGATAACCTGCAGACCATGCTGAG cyno
GCTCAGTGATCACTTGGATGCTATGGACTCCAACCTGGACAACCTGCAGACCATGCTGAG
********* ***************************** ******************** human
CAGCCACGGCTTCAGCGTGGACACCAGTGCCCTGCTGGACCTGTTCAGCCCCTCGGTGAC cyno
CAGCCACGGCTTCAGCGTGGACACCAGCGCCCTGCTGGACCTGTTCAGCCCCTCGGTGAC
*************************** ******************************** human
CGTGCCCGACATGAGCCTGCCTGACCTTGACAGCAGCCTGGCCAGTATCCAAGAGCTCCT cyno
CGTGCCCGACATGAGCCTGCCTGACCTTGACAGCAGCCTGGCTAGTATCCAAGAGCTCCT
****************************************** ***************** human
GTCTCCCCAGGAGCCCCCCAGGCCTCCCGAGGCAGAGAACAGCAGCCCGGATTCAGGGAA cyno
GTCTCCCCAGGAGCCCTCCAGGCCTCCCGAGGCAGAGAACAGCAGCCCGGATTCAGGGAA
**************** ******************************************* human
GCAGCTGGTGCACTACACAGCGCAGCCGCTGTTCCTGCTGGACCCCGGCTCCGTGGACAC cyno
GCAGCTGGTGCACTACACAGCACAGCCACTGTTCCTGCTCGACCCCGGCTCCGTGGGCAC
********************* ***** *********** **************** *** human
CGGGAGCAACGACCTGCCGGTGCTGTTTGAGCTGGGAGAGGGCTCCTACTTCTCCGAAGG cyno
CGGGAGCAGCGACTTGCCGGTGCTGTTTGAGCTGGGGGAGGGCTCCTACTTCTCCGAAGG
******** **** ********************** *********************** human
GGACGGCTTCGCCGAGGACCCCACCATCTCCCTGCTGACAGGCTCGGAGCCTCCCAAAGC cyno
GGACGGCTTCGCAGAGGACCCCACCATCTCCCTGCTGACAGGCTCAGAGCCTCCCAAAGC
************ ******************************** ************** STOP
human CAAGGACCCCACTGTCTCCTAGAGGCCCCGGAGGAGCTGGGCCAGCCGCCCACCCCCACC
cyno CAAGGACCCCACTGTCTCCTAGGCGCCCGGGAGGAGCTGGGCCAGCCGCCCACCCCCACC
********************** **** ******************************* human
CCCAGTGCAGGGCTGGTCTTGGGGAGGCAG-GGCAGCCTCGCGGTCTTGGGCACTGGTGG cyno
CCCAGTGCAGGGCTGGCCTTGGGGAGGAAGAGGCAGCCTCGAGGTCCTGGGCACTGGTGG
**************** ********** ** ********** **** ************* human
GTCGGCCGCCATAGCCCCAGTAGGACAAAC--GGGCTCGGGTCTGGGCAGCACCTCTGGT cyno
GTTGGCCACCACAGCCCCAGTAGGACAAACAGGGGCTCAGGTCTGGGCAGCACCTCTGGT **
**** *** ****************** ****** ********************* human
CAGGAGGGTCACCCTGGCCTGCCAGTCTGCCTTCCCCCAACCCCGTGTCCTGTGGTTTGG cyno
CAGGAGGGTCACCCCGGCCTCCCAGTCTGCCTTCCCCCAACCCCGTGTCCTGTGGTTTGG
************** ***** *************************************** human
TTGGGGCTTCACAGCCACACCTGGACTGACCCTGCAGGTTGTTCATAGTCAGAATTGTAT cyno
TTGGGGCTTCGTAGCCACACCTGGACTGACCCTGCAGGTTGTTCATAATCAGAATTGTAT
********** *********************************** ************ human
TTTGGATTTTTACACAACTGTCCCGTTCCCCGCTCCACAGAGATACACAGATATATACAC cyno
TTTGGATTTTTACACAACTGTCCCATTCCCTGTTCCATAGAGATATACAGATATATACAC
************************ ***** * **** ******* ************** human
ACAG-TGGATGGACGGACAAGACAGGCAGAGATCTATAAACAGACAGGCTCTATGCTAAA cyno
ACAGGTGGATGGACGGACAAGACAGGCAGAGATCTATAAACAGACAG------------- ****
****************************************** human AAAAAAAAAAAA (SEQ
ID NO: 513) cyno ------------ (SEQ ID NO: 506)
[0149] The start (ATG) and stop (TAG) of the human HSF1 sequence
and putative start and stop of the cyno HSF1 sequence are indicated
in bold underlined. N indicates that the nucleotide was not
determined at that position in the sequencing experiment.
Nucleotides matching between the human and cyno sequences are
marked with an asterick (*).
[0150] In one embodiment, the HSF1 RNAi agent of the present
disclosure comprises a sequence which is identical in the human,
rat, mouse and cyno HSF1 gene. This sequence identity facilitates
animal testing prior to human testing. In one embodiment, the HSF1
RNAi agent of the present disclosure comprises a sequence which is
identical in the human, mouse and cyno HSF1 gene. In one
embodiment, the HSF1 RNAi agent of the present disclosure comprises
a sequence which is identical in the human and cyno HSF1 gene. In
one embodiment, the HSF1 RNAi agent of the present disclosure
comprises a sequence which is identical in the human and rat HSF1
gene. In one embodiment, the HSF1 RNAi agent of the present
disclosure comprises a sequence which is identical in the human and
mouse HSF1 gene.
[0151] Additional Embodiments of a RNAi Agent to HSF1
[0152] In one embodiment, the HSF1 RNAi agent comprises a sequence
which does not match that of any other gene. In one embodiment, the
HSF1 RNAi agent comprises a sequence which differs from all other
known non-HSF1 genes by at least 0, 1, 2 or 3 nucleotides.
[0153] In one embodiment, the HSF1 RNAi agent comprises a sequence
which is identical to that in HSF2, HSF3 or HSF4. In one
embodiment, the HSF1 RNAi agent comprises a sequence which is not
identical to any in HSF2, HSF3 or HSF4.
[0154] HSF1 RNAi Agent for Use in Treating Various HSF1-Related
Diseases
[0155] In one embodiment, the HSF1 RNAi agent of the present
disclosure comprises a sequence disclosed herein and is
administered to a patient in need thereof (e.g., a patient
suffering from cancer and/or a viral disease and/or autoimmune
disease and/or HSF1-related disease). In one embodiment, the HSF1
RNAi agent of the present disclosure is administered to a patient
in need thereof, along with one or more additional pharmaceutical
agent appropriate for that disease. For example, a patient
suffering from cancer can be administered a pharmacologically
effective amount of one or more HSF1 RNAi agent along with a
pharmacologically effective amount of one or more of any cancer
treatment listed herein, and/or any other cancer treatment known in
the art.
[0156] A patient suffering from a viral disease can be administered
one or more RNAi agent to HSF1 and one or more additional viral
disease treatment. This additional treatment can be selected from
the list of any viral disease treatment listed herein, and/or any
anti-viral known in the art.
[0157] The patient can also be administered more than one RNAi
agent to HSF1.
[0158] In the case of cancer, and autoimmune and viral diseases,
the RNAi agent(s) and additional disease treatment(s) can be
administered in any order, simultaneously or sequentially, or in
multiple doses over time. Administration of the RNAi agent and the
additional treatment can be, for example, simultaneous, concurrent,
separate or sequential.
[0159] In at least some cases, knockdown of HSF1 by itself may not
have anti-tumor effects. However, knockdown of HSF1 may be able to
sensitize cancer cells (e.g., liver cancer cells or melanoma cells)
to HSP90 inhibitors. In other words, a HSF1 RNAi agent may not
inhibit cell proliferation, but may synergize cancer cells to
apoptosis with one or more HSP90 inhibitors. These HSP90 inhibitors
include, as non-limiting examples, actinomycin D and AUY922 (also
known as NVP-AUY922). See, for example, Jensen et al. 2008 Breast
Cancer Res. 10(2): R33; Gaspar et al. 2010 Mol. Cancer Ther. 9:
1219-1233; Okui et al. 2011 Anticancer Res. 31: 1194-204; and
Eccles et al. Cancer Res. 68: 2850-2860. In some embodiments, the
disease treatment regimen includes both at least one RNAi agent to
HSF1 and AUY922, wherein the administration of these agents in
simultaneous, sequential, or separate.
[0160] Simultaneous administration may, e.g., take place in the
form of one fixed combination with two or more active ingredients,
or by simultaneously administering two or more active ingredients
that are formulated independently. Sequential use (administration)
preferably means administration of one (or more) components of a
combination at one time point, other components at a different time
point, that is, in a chronically staggered manner, preferably such
that the combination shows more efficiency than the single
compounds administered independently (especially showing
synergism). Separate use (administration) preferably means
administration of the components of the combination independently
of each other at different time points, preferably meaning that the
components (a) and (b) are administered such that no overlap of
significant measurable blood levels of both compounds are present
in an overlapping manner (at the same time).
[0161] Also combinations of two or more of sequential, separate and
simultaneous administration are possible, preferably such that the
combination component-drugs show a joint therapeutic effect that
exceeds the effect found when the combination component-drugs are
used independently at time intervals so large that no mutual effect
on their therapeutic efficiency can be found, a synergistic effect
being especially preferred.
[0162] The term "delay of progression" as used herein means
administration of the combination to patients being in a pre-stage
or in an early phase, of the first manifestation or a relapse of
the disease to be treated, in which patients, e.g., a pre-form of
the corresponding disease is diagnosed or which patients are in a
condition, e.g., during a medical treatment or a condition
resulting from an accident, under which it is likely that a
corresponding disease will develop.
[0163] "Jointly therapeutically active" or "joint therapeutic
effect" means that the compounds may be given separately (in a
chronically staggered manner, especially a sequence-specific
manner) in such time intervals that they preferably, in the
warm-blooded animal, especially human, to be treated, still show a
(preferably synergistic) interaction (joint therapeutic effect).
Whether this is the case, can inter alia be determined by following
the blood levels, showing that both compounds are present in the
blood of the human to be treated at least during certain time
intervals.
Additional Definitions
[0164] For convenience, the meaning of certain terms and phrases
used in the specification, examples, and appended claims, are
provided below. If there is an apparent discrepancy between the
usage of a term in other parts of this specification and its
definition provided in this document, the definition in this
document shall prevail.
[0165] As used throughout this disclosure, articles such as "a" and
"an" refer to one or more than one (at least one) of the
grammatical object of the article.
[0166] RNAi Agent
[0167] In one embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a HSF1
RNAi agent or other composition comprising at least one nucleic
acid sequence complementary to a HSF1 nucleic acid (or portion
thereof), or pertains to a recombinant expression vector encoding
at least one strand of the siRNA (RNAi agent) or a composition
comprising the antisense nucleic acid that can function as an RNAi
agent as defined below. As used herein, an "antisense" nucleic acid
comprises a nucleotide sequence complementary to a "sense" nucleic
acid encoding the HSF1 protein (e.g., complementary to the coding
strand of a double-stranded DNA, complementary to an mRNA or
complementary to the coding strand of a HSF1 gene or nucleic
acid).
[0168] As used herein, the term "RNAi agent," "RNAi agent to HSF1",
"RNAi agent specific to HSF1", "iRNA agent to HSF1", "siRNA to
HSF1", "HSF1 siRNA" and the like refer to an siRNA (short
inhibitory RNA), shRNA (short or small hairpin RNA), iRNA
(interference RNA) agent, RNAi (RNA interference) agent, dsRNA
(double-stranded RNA), microRNA, and the like, and/or refer to a
composition which specifically targets, is specific to, and/or
specifically binds to the HSF1 mRNA or a portion thereof. As used
herein, the term "antisense nucleic acid" or "composition
comprising an anti-sense nucleic acid" and the like is broadly
meant to encompass any composition comprising at least one nucleic
acid strand which is anti-sense to its target; this includes, but
is not limited to, any siRNA, shRNA, iRNA, dsRNA, microRNA,
antisense oligonucleotide, and any other composition comprising an
anti-sense nucleic acid. As used herein, the terms "iRNA" and
"RNAi" refers to an agent that contains RNA (or a derivative
thereof), and which mediates the targeted cleavage of another RNA
transcript via an RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) pathway. In
one embodiment, the RNAi agent is an oligonucleotide composition
that activates the RISC complex/pathway. In another embodiment, the
RNAi agent comprises an antisense strand sequence (antisense
oligonucleotide). In one embodiment, the RNAi comprises a single
strand. This single-stranded RNAi agent oligonucleotide or
polynucleotide can comprise the sense or antisense strand, as
described by Sioud 2005 J. Mol. Biol. 348:1079-1090, and references
therein. Thus the disclosure encompasses RNAi agents with a single
strand comprising either the sense or antisense strand of an RNAi
agent described herein. It should also be clear that a single or
double-stranded RNA molecule or strand (e.g., a siRNA, shRNA,
dsRNA, microRNA, etc., or either or both strand thereof) can
comprise one or more nucleotides which are not RNA. For example, a
siRNA, shRNA, dsRNA, microRNA, etc., or either or both strand
thereof, or the like, can comprise one or two or more terminal or
internal nucleotides which are DNA. For example, a siRNA can
comprise a terminal dinucleotide TT which is DNA. In no case does
the present disclosure contemplate a molecule in which both strands
are fully DNA (e.g., a double-stranded DNA molecule). In another
non-limiting example, a siRNA can comprise one or two or a few
other nucleotides which are DNA instead of RNA. In addition, the
present disclosure contemplates a functional equivalent of a siRNA
which is a molecule comprising any sequence disclosed herein, but
wherein the components are not RNA and/or DNA nucleotides but
rather PNA, LNA, TNA, GNA, FANA, or other nucleic acid
substitutes.
[0169] RNA interference (RNAi) is a post-transcriptional, targeted
gene-silencing technique that uses double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) to
degrade messenger RNA (mRNA) containing the same sequence as the
dsRNA. The process of RNAi occurs when ribonuclease III (Dicer)
cleaves the longer dsRNA into shorter fragments called siRNAs.
siRNAs (small interfering RNAs) are typically produced by Dicer to
be about 21 to 23 nucleotides long and comprise about 19 base pair
duplexes (though artificial RNAi agents can be shorter and/or
blunt-ended). The smaller RNA segments then mediate the degradation
of the target mRNA. Dicer has also been implicated in the excision
of 21- and 22-nucleotide small temporal RNAs (stRNAs) from
precursor RNA of conserved structure that are implicated in
translational control. Hutvagner et al. 2001, Science, 293, 834.
The RNAi response also features an endonuclease complex, commonly
referred to as an RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which
mediates cleavage of single-stranded mRNA complementary to the
antisense strand of the siRNA. Cleavage of the target RNA takes
place in the middle of the region complementary to the antisense
strand of the siRNA duplex.
[0170] Kits for RNAi synthesis are commercially available, e.g.,
from New England Biolabs and Ambion.
[0171] The RNAi agent(s) of the present disclosure target (e.g.,
bind to, anneal to, etc.) the HSF1 mRNA. The use of the RNAi agent
to HSF1 results in a decrease of HSF1 activity, level and/or
expression, e.g., a "knock-down" or "knock-out" of the target gene
or target sequence. Particularly, in one embodiment, in the case of
a disease state characterized by over-expression or hyper-activity
of HSF1, administration of a RNAi agent to HSF1 knocks down the
HSF1 target enough to restore a normal level of HSF1 activity.
[0172] A suitable RNAi agent can be selected by any process known
in the art or conceivable by one of ordinary skill in the art. For
example, the selection criteria can include one or more of the
following steps: initial analysis of the HSF1 gene sequence and
design of RNAi agents; this design can take into consideration
sequence similarity across species (human, cynomolgus, mouse, etc.)
and dissimilarity to other (non-HSF1) genes; screening of RNAi
agents in vitro (e.g., at 10 nM in WI-38 cells); determination of
EC50 in HeLa cells; determination of viability of WI-38, HeLa and
GTL16 cells treated with RNAi agents, wherein it is desired that
the RNAi agent to HSF1 not inhibit the viability of these cells;
testing with human PBMC (peripheral blood mononuclear cells), e.g.,
to test levels of TNF-alpha to estimate immunogenicity, wherein
immunostimulatory sequences are less desired; testing in human
whole blood assay, wherein fresh human blood is treated with an
RNAi agent and cytokine/chemokine levels are determined [e.g.,
TNF-alpha (tumor necrosis factor-alpha) and/or MCP1 (monocyte
chemotactic protein 1)], wherein Immunostimulatory sequences are
less desired; determination of gene knockdown in vivo using Hep3B
subcutaneous tumors in test animals; HSF1 target gene modulation
analysis, e.g., using a pharmacodynamic (PD) marker, for example,
HSP70 or HSP27, wherein HSF1 knockdown leads to a dose-dependent
reduction of HSP70 and HSP27 expression in A375 cells; and
optimization of specific modifications of the RNAi agents.
[0173] Targets and Sequences.
[0174] As used herein, "target sequence" or "target gene" refer to
a contiguous portion of the nucleotide sequence of an mRNA molecule
formed during the transcription of a gene, e.g., a HSF1 gene,
including mRNA that is a product of RNA processing of a primary
transcription product. The target portion of the sequence will be
at least long enough to serve as a substrate for iRNA-directed
cleavage at or near that portion. For example, the target sequence
will generally be from about 9-36 nucleotides ("nt") in length,
e.g., about 15-30 nucleotides in length, including all sub-ranges
therebetween. As non-limiting examples, the target sequence can be
from about 15-30 nt, about 15-26 nt, about 15-23 nt, about 15-22
nt, about 15-21 nt, about 15-20 nt, about 15-19 nt, about 15-18 nt,
about 15-17 nt, about 18-30 nt, about 18-26 nt, about 18-23 nt,
about 18-22 nt, about 18-21 nt, about 18-20 nt, about 19-30 nt,
about 19-26 nt, about 19-23 nt, about 19-22 nt, about 19-21 nt,
about 19-20 nt, about 20-30 nt, about 20-26 nt, about 20-25 nt,
about 20-24 nt, about 20-23 nt, about 20-22 nt, about 20-21 nt,
about 21-30 nt, about 21-26 nt, about 21-25 nt, about 21-24 nt,
about 21-23 nt, or about 21-22 nt.
[0175] As used herein, the term "strand comprising a sequence"
refers to an oligonucleotide comprising a chain of nucleotides that
is described by the sequence referred to using the standard
nucleotide nomenclature.
[0176] As used herein, and unless otherwise indicated, the term
"complementary" refers to the ability of an oligonucleotide or
polynucleotide comprising a first nucleotide sequence to hybridize
and form a duplex structure under certain conditions with an
oligonucleotide or polynucleotide comprising a second nucleotide
sequence. Such conditions can, for example, be stringent, e.g., 400
mM NaCl, 40 mM PIPES pH 6.4, 1 mM EDTA, 50.degree. C. or 70.degree.
C. for 12-16 hours followed by washing. Other conditions, such as
physiologically relevant conditions as may be encountered inside an
organism, can apply. The skilled person will be able to determine
the set of conditions most appropriate for a test of
complementarity of two sequences in accordance with the ultimate
application of the hybridized nucleotides. The present disclosure
contemplates any RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand
wherein the first and/or second strand are complementary to any
sequence disclosed herein (e.g., the first and/or second strand are
anti-parallel to and have or comprise a sequence of bases which
hydrogen bind to the sequence of bases of any sequence disclosed
herein). It is also noted that RNA sequences are complementary to
any DNA sequence disclosed herein.
[0177] Complementary sequences within an iRNA, e.g., within a dsRNA
as described herein, include base-pairing of the oligonucleotide or
polynucleotide comprising a first nucleotide sequence to an
oligonucleotide or polynucleotide comprising a second nucleotide
sequence over the entire length of one or both sequences. Such
sequences can be referred to as "fully complementary" with respect
to each other herein. However, where a first sequence is referred
to herein as "substantially complementary" with respect to a second
sequence, the two sequences can be fully complementary, or they may
form one or more, but generally not more than 5, 4, 3 or 2
mismatched base pairs upon hybridization for a duplex up to 30 base
pairs, while retaining the ability to hybridize under the
conditions most relevant to their ultimate application, e.g.,
inhibition of gene expression via a RISC pathway. However, where
two oligonucleotides are designed to form, upon hybridization, one
or more single stranded overhangs, such overhangs shall not be
regarded as mismatches with regard to the determination of
complementarity. For example, a dsRNA comprising one
oligonucleotide 21 nt in length and another oligonucleotide 23 nt
in length, wherein the longer oligonucleotide comprises a sequence
of 21 nt that is fully complementary to the shorter
oligonucleotide, may yet be referred to as "fully complementary"
for the purposes herein.
[0178] "Complementary" sequences, as used herein, may also include,
or be formed entirely from, non-Watson-Crick base pairs and/or base
pairs formed from non-natural and modified nucleotides, in as far
as the above requirements with respect to their ability to
hybridize are fulfilled. Such non-Watson-Crick base pairs includes,
but are not limited to, G:U Wobble or Hoogstein base pairing.
[0179] The terms "complementary," "fully complementary" and
"substantially complementary" herein may be used with respect to
the base matching between the sense strand and the antisense strand
of a dsRNA, or between the antisense strand of an RNAi agent and a
target sequence, as will be understood from the context of their
use.
[0180] As used herein, a polynucleotide that is "substantially
complementary to at least part of" a messenger RNA (mRNA) refers to
a polynucleotide that is substantially complementary to a
contiguous portion of the mRNA of interest (e.g., an mRNA encoding
HSF1). For example, a polynucleotide is complementary to at least a
part of a HSF1 mRNA if the sequence is substantially complementary
to a non-interrupted portion of an mRNA encoding HSF1.
[0181] In various embodiments, one or both strands are nicked.
[0182] In one embodiment, the RNAi agent comprises a single strand
(such as an shRNA, as described herein). In one embodiment, the
RNAi agent comprises a single strand, the sequence of which
comprises the sequences of both the sense and antisense strand (or
first and second strand) of any RNAi agent disclosed herein.
[0183] In one embodiment, a single-stranded RNAi agent
oligonucleotide or polynucleotide can comprise the sense and/or
antisense strand. See, e.g., Sioud 2005 J. Mol. Biol.
348:1079-1090, and references cited therein. Thus the present
disclosure encompasses RNAi agents with a single strand comprising
either the sense or antisense strand of a RNAi agent described
herein.
[0184] siRNAs that are particularly useful for this disclosure
include those which can bind specifically to a region of the HSF1
mRNA, and have one or more of the following qualities: binding in
the coding segment of HSF1; binding at or near the junction of the
5' untranslated region and the start of the coding segment; binding
at or near the translational start site of the mRNA; binding at,
across or near junctions of exons and introns; little or no binding
to the mRNAs or transcripts of other genes (little or no
"off-target effects"); binding to the HSF1 mRNA in or near a region
or regions that is not double-stranded or a stem region, e.g., in a
loop or single-stranded portion; eliciting little or no
immunogenicity; binding in a segment of the HSF1 mRNA sequence
which is conserved among various animal species (including human,
mouse, rat, cyno, etc.), as the presence of a conserved sequence
facilitates testing using various laboratory animals; binding to
double-stranded region(s) of the mRNA; binding to an AT-rich region
(e.g., at least about 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, or
60% AT-rich); and/or lacking particular sequences known or
suspected to decrease siRNA activity, e.g., the presence of a GG
sequence at the 5' end, which may decrease separation of the
double-stranded portion of the siRNA. In one embodiment, the RNAi
agent specific to HSF1 can be a double-stranded RNA having any one
or more of these qualities.
[0185] Double-Stranded RNA.
[0186] The term "double-stranded RNA" or "dsRNA," as used herein,
refers to an RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand;
e.g., a composition that includes an RNA molecule or complex of
molecules having a hybridized duplex region that comprises two
anti-parallel and substantially complementary nucleic acid strands,
which will be referred to as having "sense" and "antisense"
orientations with respect to a target RNA. The antisense strand,
with respect to the mRNA target, is also called the "guide" strand,
and the sense strand is also called the "passenger" strand. The
passenger strand can include at least one or more of the following:
one or more extra nucleotides (e.g., a bulge or 1 nt loop) compared
to the other strand, a nick, a gap, etc., compared to the other
strand. In various embodiments, the first strand is the sense
strand and the second strand is the anti-sense strand. In other
embodiments, the first strand is the anti-sense strand, and the
second strand is the sense strand.
[0187] The duplex region can be of any length that permits specific
degradation of a desired target RNA through a RISC pathway, but
will typically range from 9 to 36 base pairs ("bp") in length,
e.g., 15-30 base pairs in length. Considering a duplex between 9
and 36 base pairs, the duplex can be any length in this range, for
example, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, or 36 bp and any
sub-range therebetween, including, but not limited to 15-30 base
pairs, 15-26 bp, 15-23 bp, 15-22 bp, 15-21 bp, 15-20 bp, 15-19 bp,
15-18 bp, 15-17 bp, 18-30 bp, 18-26 bp, 18-23 bp, 18-22 bp, 18-21
bp, 18-20 bp, 19-30 bp, 19-26 bp, 19-23 bp, 19-22 bp, 19-21 bp,
19-20 bp, 19 bp, 20-30 bp, 20-26 bp, 20-25 bp, 20-24 bp, 20-23 bp,
20-22 bp, 20-21 bp, 20 bp, 21-30 bp, 21-26 bp, 21-25 bp, 21-24 bp,
21-23 bp, 21-22 bp, 21 bp, 22 bp, or 23 bp. The dsRNAs generated in
the cell by processing with Dicer and similar enzymes are generally
in the range of about 19 to about 22 base pairs in length (although
artificial RNAi agents can be shorter or longer and/or blunt-ended
or have modification(s), 5' and/or 3' endcap(s), and/or other
variations). One strand of the duplex region of a dsRNA comprises a
sequence that is substantially complementary to a region of a
target RNA. The two strands forming the duplex structure can be
from a single RNA molecule having at least one self-complementary
duplex region, or can be formed from two or more separate RNA
molecules that hybridize to form the duplex. Where the duplex
region is formed from two self-complementary regions of a single
molecule, the molecule can have a duplex region separated by a
single stranded chain of nucleotides (herein referred to as a
"hairpin loop", e.g., such as found in an shRNA construct) between
the 3'-end of one strand and the 5'-end of the respective other
strand forming the duplex structure. The hairpin loop can comprise
at least one unpaired nucleotide; in some embodiments the hairpin
loop can comprise 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 20, at
least 23 or more unpaired nucleotides. Where the two substantially
complementary strands of a dsRNA are comprised by separate RNA
molecules, those molecules need not, but can be covalently
connected. Where the two strands are connected covalently by a
hairpin loop, the construct is generally referred to herein and in
the art as a "shRNA". Where the two strands are connected
covalently by means other than a hairpin loop, the connecting
structure is referred to as a "linker." The term "siRNA" is also
used herein to refer to a dsRNA as described above.
[0188] In one aspect, an RNA interference agent includes a single
stranded RNA that interacts with a target RNA sequence to direct
the cleavage of the target RNA. Without wishing to be bound by
theory, the present disclosure contemplates that long double
stranded RNA introduced into plants and invertebrate cells is
broken down into siRNA by a Type III endonuclease known as Dicer
(Sharp et al., Genes Dev. 2001, 15:485). Dicer, a
ribonuclease-III-like enzyme, processes the dsRNA into 19-23 base
pair short interfering RNAs with characteristic two base 3'
overhangs (Bernstein, et al., (2001) Nature 409:363). The siRNAs
are then incorporated into an RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC)
where one or more helicases unwind the siRNA duplex, enabling the
complementary antisense strand to guide target recognition
(Nykanen, et al., (2001) Cell 107:309). Upon binding to the
appropriate target mRNA, one or more endonucleases within the RISC
cleaves the target to induce silencing (Elbashir, et al., (2001)
Genes Dev. 15:188). Thus, in one aspect the disclosure relates to a
single stranded RNA that promotes the formation of a RISC complex
to effect silencing of the target gene.
[0189] Down-Regulation of HSF1.
[0190] As used herein, "down-regulates" refers to any statistically
significant decrease in a biological activity and/or expression of
HSF1, including full blocking of the activity (i.e., complete
inhibition) and/or expression. For example, "down-regulation" can
refer to a decrease of at least about 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70,
80, 90 or 100% in HSF1 activity and/or expression.
[0191] As used herein, the term "inhibit" or "inhibiting" HSF1
refers to any statistically significant decrease in biological
activity and/or expression of HSF1, including full blocking of the
activity and/or expression. For example, "inhibition" can refer to
a decrease of at least about 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 or
100% in HSF1 activity and/or expression. As used herein, the term
"inhibit" similarly refers to a significant decrease in activity
and/or expression, while referring to any other biological agent or
composition.
[0192] By "level", it is meant that the HSF1 RNAi agent can
interfere with the detectable level of HSF1, e.g., the level of
HSF1 mRNA or the level of HSF1 protein.
[0193] By "activity," it is meant that the HSF1 RNAi agent can
alter any known activity of HSF1, as described herein or as known
in the literature.
[0194] By "heat shock" (HS) and "heat shock response" (HSR) is
meant the biochemical response to environmental stress, such as
elevated temperature. In the laboratory, experimental animals and
cells can be maintained at a "non-shock" temperature (37.degree. C.
or lower) and heat shock can be induced at an elevated temperature
(e.g., 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, or 45 degrees C. or higher).
Experimentally, heat shock is typically induced at 42, 43 or 44
degrees C.
[0195] Heat shock is characterized by misfolding, denaturation and
aggregation of various proteins; the induced heat shock proteins
(HSP or HSPs) include chaperone proteins (chaperonins) and others
which repair and/or remove these proteins. Genes induced during the
heat shock response include, inter alia, HSP90, HSP70 and HSP27.
The heat shock response can also be induced (or mimicked) by
additional environmental conditions, such as oxidative stress,
chemical stress, free radicals, ATP depletion, acidosis, heavy
metals, alcohols, presence of antibiotics, inhibitors of energy
metabolism, pathological conditions such as ischemia and
reperfusion, inflammation, tissue damage, infection and mutant
proteins associated with genetic diseases. Jolly et al. 2000 J.
Natl. Cancer Inst. 92: 1564-1572; Dai et al. 2007 Cell 130:
1005-1018. The RNAi agents of the present disclosure thus
down-regulate heat shock or the heat shock response.
[0196] The RNAi Agent to HSF1.
[0197] In one embodiment, the disclosure pertains to a HSF1 RNAi
agent or other antisense nucleic acid complementary to a HSF1 gene
(or portion thereof), or a recombinant expression vector encoding
the antisense nucleic acid. As used herein, an "antisense" nucleic
acid comprises a nucleotide sequence complementary to a "sense"
nucleic acid encoding the HSF1 protein (e.g., complementary to the
coding strand of a double-stranded DNA, complementary to an mRNA or
complementary to the coding strand of a HSF1 gene).
[0198] The use of antisense nucleic acids to down-modulate the
expression of a particular protein in a cell is well known in the
art. An antisense nucleic acid comprises a sequence complementary
to, and is capable of hydrogen binding to, the coding strand of
another nucleic acid (e.g., an mRNA). Antisense sequences
complementary to an mRNA can be complementary to the coding region,
the 5' or 3' untranslated region of the mRNA, and/or a region
bridging the coding and untranslated regions, and/or portions
thereof. Furthermore, an antisense nucleic acid can be
complementary to a regulatory region of the gene encoding the mRNA,
for instance a transcription or translation initiation sequence or
regulatory element. Preferably, an antisense nucleic acid can be
complementary to a region preceding or spanning the initiation
codon on the coding strand or in the 3' untranslated region of an
mRNA.
[0199] Antisense nucleic acids can be designed according to the
rules of Watson and Crick base pairing. The antisense nucleic acid
molecule can be complementary to the entire coding region of HSF1
mRNA, but in at least one embodiment is an oligonucleotide which is
antisense to only a portion of the coding or non-coding region of
HSF1 mRNA. For example, the antisense oligonucleotide can be
complementary to the region surrounding the translation start site
of HSF1 mRNA. An antisense oligonucleotide can be, for example,
about 5, about 10, about 15, about 16, about 17, about 18, about
19, about 20, about 21, about 22, about 23, about 24, about 25,
about 30, about 35, about 40, about 45 or about 50 nt in length, or
5, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45
or 50 nt in length.
[0200] siRNA may have modifications internally, or at one or both
ends. Example modifications at the 5' end are illustrated in FIG.
1. These include: C6-alkyl (5'-hexylphosphate), 5'-Methyoxy;
5'-inverted dT (idT), and 5'-beta-L-uridine. The modifications at
the ends can help stabilize the siRNA, protecting it from
degradation by nucleases in the blood. The siRNAs may optionally be
directed to regions of the HSF1 mRNA known or predicted to be near
or at splice sites of the gene; e.g., exon-intron junctions. The
siRNAs can also optionally be designed to anneal to known or
predicted exposed and/or single-stranded regions of the mRNA (e.g.,
loops).
[0201] An antisense nucleic acid can be constructed using chemical
synthesis and enzymatic ligation reactions using procedures known
in the art. For example, an antisense nucleic acid (e.g., an
antisense oligonucleotide) can be chemically synthesized using
naturally-occurring nucleotides or variously modified nucleotides
designed to decrease off-target effects, and/or increase the
biological stability of the molecules or to increase the physical
stability of the duplex formed between the antisense and sense
nucleic acids. In at least one embodiment a modified sugar
backbone, including a phosphorothioate linkage or its derivatives,
and acridine substituted nucleotides can be used.
[0202] Each of "G," "C," "A," "T" and "U" generally stand for a
nucleotide that contains guanine, cytosine, adenine, thymidine and
uracil as a base, respectively. However, the term "ribonucleotide"
or "nucleotide" can also refer to a modified nucleotide or a
surrogate replacement moiety. The skilled person is well aware that
guanine, cytosine, adenine, and uracil may be replaced by other
moieties without substantially altering the base pairing properties
of an oligonucleotide comprising a nucleotide bearing such
replacement moiety. For example, without limitation, a nucleotide
comprising inosine as its base may base pair with nucleotides
containing adenine, cytosine, or uracil. Hence, nucleotides
containing uracil, guanine, or adenine may be replaced in the
nucleotide sequences of dsRNA featured in the disclosure by a
nucleotide containing, for example, inosine. In another example,
adenine and cytosine anywhere in the oligonucleotide can be
replaced with guanine and uracil, respectively to form G-U Wobble
base pairing with the target mRNA. Sequences containing such
replacement moieties are suitable for the compositions and methods
featured in the disclosure.
[0203] Modifications.
[0204] The skilled artisan will recognize that the term "RNA
molecule" or "ribonucleic acid molecule" encompasses not only RNA
molecules as expressed or found in nature, but also analogs and
derivatives of RNA comprising one or more
ribonucleotide/ribonucleoside analogs or derivatives as described
herein or as known in the art. Strictly speaking, a
"ribonucleoside" includes a nucleoside base and a ribose sugar, and
a "ribonucleotide" is a ribonucleoside with one, two or three
phosphate moieties. However, the terms "ribonucleoside" and
"ribonucleotide" can be considered to be equivalent as used herein.
The RNA can be modified in the nucleobase structure or in the
ribose-phosphate backbone structure, e.g., as described herein
below. However, the molecules comprising ribonucleoside analogs or
derivatives must retain the ability to form a duplex. As
non-limiting examples, an RNA molecule can also include at least
one modified ribonucleoside, including but not limited to a
2'-O-methyl modified nucleotide, a nucleoside comprising a 5'
phosphorothioate linkage group, a terminal nucleoside linked to a
cholesteryl derivative or dodecanoic acid bisdecylamide group, a
locked nucleoside, an abasic nucleoside, a 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro
modified nucleoside, a 2'-amino-modified nucleoside,
2'-alkyl-modified nucleoside, morpholino nucleoside, an unlocked
ribonucleotide (e.g., an acyclic nucleotide monomer, as described
in WO 2008/147824), a phosphoramidate or a non-natural base
comprising nucleoside, or any combination thereof. Alternatively,
an RNA molecule can comprise at least two modified ribonucleosides,
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 15, at least 20 or more,
up to the entire length of the dsRNA molecule. The modifications
need not be the same for each of such a plurality of modified
ribonucleosides in an RNA molecule. In one embodiment, modified
RNAs contemplated for use in methods and compositions described
herein are peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) that have the ability to
form the required duplex structure and that permit or mediate the
specific degradation of a target RNA via a RISC pathway.
[0205] Examples of modified nucleotides which can be used to
generate the antisense nucleic acid include 5-fluorouracil,
5-bromouracil, 5-chlorouracil, 5-iodouracil, hypoxanthine, xantine,
4-acetylcytosine, 5-(carboxyhydroxylmethyl) uracil,
5-carboxymethylaminomethyl-2-thiouridine,
5-carboxymethylaminomethyluracil, dihydrouracil,
beta-D-galactosylqueosine, inosine, N6-isopentenyladenine,
1-methylguanine, 1-methylinosine, 2,2-dimethylguanine,
2-methyladenine, 2-methylguanine, 3-methylcytosine,
5-methylcytosine, N6-adenine, 7-methylguanine,
5-methylaminomethyluracil, 5-methoxyaminomethyl-2-thiouracil,
beta-D-mannosylqueosine, 5'-methoxycarboxymethyluracil,
5-methoxyuracil, 2-methylthio-N6-isopentenyladenine,
uracil-5-oxyacetic acid (v), wybutoxosine, pseudouracil, queosine,
2-thiocytosine, 5-methyl-2-thiouracil, 2-thiouracil, 4-thiouracil,
5-methyluracil, uracil-5-oxyacetic acid methylester,
uracil-5-oxyacetic acid (v), 5-methyl-2-thiouracil,
3-(3-amino-3-N-2-carboxypropyl) uracil, (acp3)w, and
2,6-diaminopurine.
[0206] In one aspect, a modified ribonucleoside includes a
deoxyribonucleoside. In such an instance, an RNAi agent can
comprise one or more deoxynucleosides, including, for example, a
deoxynucleoside overhang(s), or one or more deoxynucleosides within
the double stranded portion of a dsRNA. A portion of the RNAi agent
can be double-stranded DNA, while another portion is
double-stranded RNA, forming a DNA-RNA chimera (See, for example,
Yamato et al. 2011. Cancer Gene Ther. 18: 587-597). However, it is
self-evident that under no circumstances is a double stranded DNA
molecule encompassed by the term "iRNA."
[0207] Other modifications and/or other changes can be made to the
RNAi agent. The antisense nucleic acid molecule can also comprise a
2'-o-methylribonucleotide (Inoue et al. 1987 Nucleic Acids Res. 15:
6131-6148) or a chimeric RNA-DNA analogue (Inoue et al. 1987 FEBS
Lett. 215: 327-330).
[0208] In another embodiment, the RNAi agent has a single-stranded
nick (e.g., a break or missing bond in the backbone). In various
embodiments, a single-stranded nick can be in either the sense or
anti-sense strand, or both.
[0209] This nick can be, for example, in the sense strand,
producing a small internally segmented interfering RNA, or sisiRNA,
which may have less off-target effects than the corresponding RNAi
agent without a nick. See, for example, WO 2007/107162 to Wengels
and Kjems.
[0210] The antisense nucleic acid or RNAi agent can also have an
alternative backbone such as locked nucleic acids (LNA),
Morpholinos, peptidic nucleic acids (PNA), threose nucleic acid
(TNA), or glycol nucleic acid (GNA), or FANA and/or it can be
labeled (e.g., radiolabeled or otherwise tagged). FANA are
described in Dowler et al. 2006 Nucl. Acids Res. 34: 1669-1675.
[0211] One or both strands can comprise an alternative
backbone.
[0212] Mismatches between the guide and passenger stand can also be
introduced, though some positions may be better suited than others
(See, for example, U.S. Patent App. No. 2009/0209626 to Khvorova).
The passenger strand can also be shortened, to as short as 15 or 16
nt, while the guide strand remains 19 nt or longer (See, for
example, Sun et al. 2008 Nature Biotech. 26: 1379-1382; and Chu and
Rana 2008 RNA 14: 1714-1719). This can increase incorporation of
the guide strand into the RNA-induced Silence Complex (RISC), and
decrease incorporation of the passenger strand, than reducing
off-target effects. In some cases, the passenger strand may be more
amenable to modification (e.g., single-stranded nicking, nucleotide
modifications, and shortening) than the guide strand. These and
many other modifications can be made once a functional guide strand
is identified.
[0213] Modified siRNAs or iRNA agents can be produced using any
sequence provided herein with any one or more of these
modifications (2' modifications, mismatches, nicks, RNA-DNA hybrid,
LNA, PNA, GNA, TNA, or FANA, etc.), provided that the modifications
are not mutually exclusive and produce a functional iRNA agent
(e.g., an agent which mediates RNA interference activity against
the target HSF1).
[0214] Replacing the 3'-terminal nucleotide overhanging segments of
a 21-mer siRNA duplex having two-nucleotide 3'-overhangs with
deoxyribonucleotides does not have an adverse effect on RNAi
activity. Replacing up to four nucleotides on each end of the siRNA
with deoxyribonucleotides has been well tolerated, whereas complete
substitution with deoxyribonucleotides results in no RNAi activity.
International PCT Publication No. WO 00/44914, and Beach et al.
International PCT Publication No. WO 01/68836 preliminarily suggest
that siRNA may include modifications to either the phosphate-sugar
backbone or the nucleoside to include at least one of a nitrogen or
sulfur heteroatom. Kreutzer et al. Canadian Patent Application No.
2,359,180, also describe certain chemical modifications for use in
dsRNA constructs in order to counteract activation of
double-stranded RNA-dependent protein kinase PKR, specifically
2'-amino or 2'-O-methyl nucleotides, and nucleotides containing a
2'-O or 4'-C methylene bridge. Additional 3'-terminal nucleotide
overhangs include dT (deoxythimidine), 2'-O,4'-C-ethylene thymidine
(eT), and 2-hydroxyethyl phosphate (hp).
[0215] Parrish et al. (2000 Molecular Cell 6: 1077-1087) tested
certain chemical modifications targeting the unc-22 gene in C.
elegans using long (>25 nt) siRNA transcripts. The authors
describe the introduction of thiophosphate residues into these
siRNA transcripts by incorporating thiophosphate nucleotide analogs
with T7 and T3 RNA polymerase and observed that RNAs with two
phosphorothioate modified bases also had substantial decreases in
effectiveness as RNAi. Further, Parrish et al. reported that
phosphorothioate modification of more than two residues greatly
destabilized the RNAs in vitro such that interference activities
could not be assayed. Id. at 1081. The authors also tested certain
modifications at the 2'-position of the nucleotide sugar in the
long siRNA transcripts and found that substituting deoxynucleotides
for ribonucleotides produced a substantial decrease in interference
activity, especially in the case of Uridine to Thymidine and/or
Cytidine to deoxy-Cytidine substitutions. Id. In addition, the
authors tested certain base modifications, including substituting,
in sense and antisense strands of the siRNA, 4-thiouracil,
5-bromouracil, 5-iodouracil, and 3-(aminoallyl)uracil for uracil,
and inosine for guanosine. Whereas 4-thiouracil and 5-bromouracil
substitution appeared to be tolerated, Parrish reported that
inosine produced a substantial decrease in interference activity
when incorporated in either strand. Parrish also reported that
incorporation of 5-iodouracil and 3-(aminoallyl)uracil in the
antisense strand resulted in a substantial decrease in RNAi
activity as well.
[0216] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that it is possible
to synthesize and modify the siRNA as desired, using any
conventional method known in the art (see Henschel et al. 2004
DEQOR: a web-based tool for the design and quality control of
siRNAs. Nucleic Acids Research 32 (Web Server Issue): W113-W120).
Further, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that there
are a variety of regulatory sequences (for example, constitutive or
inducible promoters, tissue-specific promoters or functional
fragments thereof, etc.) which are useful for the antisense
oligonucleotide, siRNA, or shRNA expression construct/vector.
[0217] There are several examples in the art describing sugar,
base, phosphate and backbone modifications that can be introduced
into nucleic acid molecules with significant enhancement in their
nuclease stability and efficacy. For example, oligonucleotides are
modified to enhance stability and/or enhance biological activity by
modification with nuclease resistant groups, for example, 2'-amino,
2'-C-allyl, 2'-flouro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-allyl, 2'-H, nucleotide
base modifications (for a review see Usman and Cedergren 1992 TIBS.
17: 34; Usman et al. 1994 Nucleic Acids Symp. Ser. 31: 163; Burgin
et al. 1996 Biochemistry 35: 14090). Sugar modifications of nucleic
acids have been extensively described in the art.
[0218] Additional modifications and conjugations of RNAi agents
have been described. Soutschek et al. 2004 Nature 432: 173-178
presented conjugation of cholesterol to the 3'-end of the sense
strand of a siRNA molecule by means of a pyrrolidine linker,
thereby generating a covalent and irreversible conjugate. Chemical
modifications (including conjugation with other molecules) of siRNA
may also be made to improve the in vivo pharmacokinetic retention
time and efficiency.
[0219] In various embodiments, the RNAi agent to HSF1 comprises at
least one 5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3') dinucleotide, wherein
the uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide; at least one
5'-uridine-guanine-3' (5'-ug-3') dinucleotide, wherein the
5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide; at least one
5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3') dinucleotide, wherein the
5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified nucleotide; or at least one
5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3') dinucleotide, wherein the
5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide.
[0220] In various embodiments, the RNAi agent comprises a
2'-modification selected from the group consisting of: 2'-deoxy,
2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl (2'-O-MOE),
2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl (2'-O-DMAOE),
2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA).
[0221] In another embodiment, the RNAi comprises a gap or missing
base. For example, the phosphate-sugar backbone may be present, but
the base missing.
[0222] In another embodiment, the RNAi agent has a single-stranded
nick (e.g., a break or missing bond in the backbone). This nick can
be, for example, in the sense strand, producing a small internally
segmented interfering RNA, or sisiRNA, which may have less
off-target effects than the corresponding RNAi agent without a
nick.
[0223] The antisense nucleic acid or RNAi agent can also have an
alternative backbone (or comprise mostly RNA with a small number of
individual nucleotide substitutions) such as: locked nucleic acids
(LNA), Morpholinos, peptidic nucleic acids (PNA), threose nucleic
acid (TNA), boranophosphate-RNA,
2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro-.beta.-D-arabinonucleic acid (FANA), and/or
glycol nucleic acid (GNA), and/or it can be labeled (e.g.,
radiolabeled or otherwise tagged). One or both strands can comprise
an alternative backbone or have a small number (e.g., 1 to 10) of
substitutions which are LNA, PNA, TNA, boranophosphate RNA, FANA,
and/or GNA, etc.
[0224] In yet another embodiment, the antisense nucleic acid
molecule employed by the methods of the present disclosure can
include an .alpha.-anomeric nucleic acid molecule. An
.alpha.-anomeric nucleic acid molecule forms specific
double-stranded hybrids with complementary RNA in which, contrary
to the usual .beta.-units, the strands run parallel to each other.
Gaultier et al. 1987 Nucleic Acids. Res. 15: 6625-6641. The
antisense nucleic acid molecule can also comprise a
2'-o-methylribonucleotide (Inoue et al. 1987 Nucleic Acids Res. 15:
6131-6148) or a chimeric RNA-DNA analogue (Inoue et al. 1987 FEBS
Lett. 215: 327-330).
[0225] Alternatively, gene expression can be inhibited by targeting
nucleotide sequences complementary to the regulatory region of HSF1
(e.g., the promoter and/or enhancers) to form triple helical
structures that prevent transcription of the HSF1 gene. See
generally, Helene 1991 Anticancer Drug Des. 6(6): 569-84; Helene et
al. 1992 Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 660: 27-36; and Maher 1992, Bioassays
14(12): 807-15.
[0226] Alternatively, the antisense nucleic acid can be produced
biologically using an expression vector into which a nucleic acid
has been subcloned in an antisense orientation (i.e., RNA
transcribed from the inserted nucleic acid will be in an antisense
orientation to a target nucleic acid of interest).
[0227] The antisense nucleic acid molecules of the present
disclosure are typically administered to a subject or generated in
situ such that they hybridize with cellular mRNA and/or genomic DNA
encoding HSF1, and inhibit expression by inhibiting transcription
and/or translation. An example of a route of administration of
antisense nucleic acid molecules includes direct injection at a
tissue site. Alternatively, antisense nucleic acid molecules can be
modified to target selected cells and then administered
systemically. For example, for systemic administration, antisense
molecules can be modified such that they specifically bind to
receptors or antigens expressed on a selected cell surface, e.g.,
by linking the antisense nucleic acid molecules to peptides or
antibodies which bind to cell surface receptors or antigens. The
antisense nucleic acid molecules can also be delivered to cells
using vectors well known in the art and described in, for example,
US20070111230, the entire contents of which are incorporated
herein. To achieve sufficient intracellular concentrations of the
antisense molecules, vector constructs in which the antisense
nucleic acid molecule is placed under the control of a strong pol
II or pol III promoter can be used.
[0228] RNA Interference.
[0229] RNA interference (RNAi) is a post-transcriptional, targeted
gene-silencing technique that uses double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) to
degrade messenger RNA (mRNA) containing the same sequence as the
dsRNA. The process of RNAi occurs when ribonuclease III (Dicer)
cleaves the longer dsRNA into shorter fragments called siRNAs.
siRNAs (small interfering RNAs) produced in this way are typically
about 21 to 23 nucleotides long and comprise about 19 base pair
duplexes (although effective artificial siRNAs can be significantly
longer or shorter). The smaller RNA segments then mediate the
degradation of the target mRNA. Dicer has also been implicated in
the excision of 21- and 22-nucleotide small temporal RNAs (stRNAs)
from precursor RNA of conserved structure that are implicated in
translational control. Hutvagner et al. 2001, Science, 293, 834.
The RNAi response also features an endonuclease complex, commonly
referred to as an RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which
mediates cleavage of single-stranded mRNA complementary to the
antisense strand of the siRNA. Cleavage of the target RNA takes
place in the middle of the region complementary to the antisense
strand of the siRNA duplex.
[0230] In one aspect, an RNA interference agent includes a
single-stranded RNA that interacts with a target RNA sequence to
direct the cleavage of the target RNA. Without wishing to be bound
by theory, the present disclosure contemplates that long
double-stranded RNA introduced into plants and invertebrate cells
is broken down into siRNA by a Type III endonuclease known as Dicer
(Sharp et al., Genes Dev. 2001, 15: 485). Dicer, a
ribonuclease-III-like enzyme, processes the dsRNA into 19-23 base
pair short interfering RNAs with characteristic two base 3'
overhangs (Bernstein, et al., (2001) Nature 409:363) (although
artificial RNAi agents can be shorter and/or blunt-ended). The
siRNAs are then incorporated into an RNA-induced silencing complex
(RISC) where one or more helicases unwind the siRNA duplex,
enabling one of the now unpaired siRNA strands to act as a "guide"
strand to guide target recognition (Nykanen, et al., (2001) Cell
107:309). Upon binding of the antisense guide strand to the
appropriate target mRNA, one or more endonucleases within the RISC
cleaves the target to induce silencing (Elbashir, et al., (2001)
Genes Dev. 15:188). Thus, in one aspect the present disclosure
relates to a single-stranded RNA that promotes the formation of a
RISC complex to effect silencing of the target gene.
[0231] RNA interference has also been studied in a variety of
systems. Work in Drosophila embryonic lysates (Elbashir et al. 2001
EMBO J. 20: 6877 and Tuschl et al. International PCT Publication
No. WO 01/75164) has revealed certain requirements for siRNA
length, structure, chemical composition, and sequence that are
essential to mediate efficient RNAi activity in a variety of
systems, including especially mammals. These studies have shown
that 21-nucleotide siRNA duplexes are particularly active when
containing 3'-terminal dinucleotide overhangs, though other studies
have shown that blunt-ended siRNAs can also be effective.
[0232] The dsRNA molecules (RNAi agents) described herein are thus
useful in RNA interference of HSF1.
[0233] The present disclosure also encompasses RNAi agents
comprising any sequence disclosed herein, e.g., as part of a longer
sequence. For example, the disclosure encompasses longer RNAi
agents comprising two strands, wherein the sequence of either or
both of the strands comprises the sequence of a strand provided
herein. Several studies have shown that longer strands can be
effective in RNA interference, even though they are half a dozen nt
or bp longer than a 19 nt RNAi agent, or even up to about 49, about
200, about 500, or even about 700 bp long or longer. See Elbashir
et al. 2001 EMBO J. 23: 6877-6888; WO 00/44914; WO 01/36646; and WO
00/63364. Most importantly for therapeutic use, however, siRNA
duplexes shorter than 50 bp or so are less likely to activate the
interferon response in mammalian cells. See, e.g., Tuschl et al.,
WO 01/752164.
[0234] RNAi Agents to HSF1.
[0235] RNAi agents that are particularly useful for this disclosure
include those which can bind specifically to a region of the HSF1
mRNA, and have one or more of the following qualities: binding in
the coding segment of HSF1; binding at or near the junction of the
5' untranslated region and the start of the coding segment; binding
at or near the translational start site of the mRNA; binding at or
near junctions of exons and introns; little or no binding to the
mRNAs of other genes (little or no "off-target effects"); binding
to the HSF1 mRNA in or near a region or regions that is not
double-stranded or a stem region, e.g., in a loop or
single-stranded portion; eliciting little or no immunogenicity;
binding in a segment of the HSF1 mRNA sequence which is conserved
among various animal species (including human, mouse, rat,
cynomolgus monkey, etc.), as the presence of a conserved sequence
facilitates testing using various laboratory animals; binding to
double-stranded region(s) of the mRNA; binding to an AT-rich region
(e.g., at least about 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, or
60% AT-rich); and lacking particular sequences known or suspected
to decrease siRNA activity, e.g., the presence of a GG sequence at
the 5' end, which may decrease separation of the double-stranded
portion of the siRNA.
[0236] RNAi agents can be designed as HSF1 RNAi agents which bind
to and assist in degradation of HSF1 mRNA. The anti-HSF1 RNAi
agents can be designed to bind to the coding segment or non-coding
segment (e.g., the 5' or 3' untranslated regions, or UTRs).
Preferably, the RNAi agent binds to the coding segment of the mRNA.
The RNAi agents can have double-stranded regions of, for example,
about 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, or 24 bp. Preferably, the RNAi
agent comprises about 19, 20 or 21 bp. The RNAi agents can be
longer (e.g., up to 49 bp), as incorporated into a construct
suitable for shortening by the Dicer complex. The RNAi can also be
incorporated into a longer construct for expression prior to
further shortening and processing.
[0237] RNAi Agents Lowering HSF1 Level, Expression and/or
Activity.
[0238] RNAi agents for targeting HSF1 include those which bind to a
HSF1 sequence provided herein and which work to reduce HSF1 through
a RNAi mechanism. Example siRNAs to HSF1 are provided, e.g., in
Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.
[0239] The RNAi agents of the present disclosure silence, inhibit
the expression of, down-regulate the expression of, and/or suppress
the expression of the HSF1 gene, such that an approximately normal
level of HSF1 activity, expression and/or level is achieved.
[0240] In addition, in various embodiments, depending on the
disease condition and biological context, it is acceptable to use
the RNAi agents of the present disclosure to establish a level of
HSF1 expression, activity and/or level which is below the normal
level, or above the normal level.
[0241] Features of a RNAi Agent: Sense Strand and Antisense
Strand.
[0242] In various embodiments, the RNAi agents comprise a first
strand and a second strand, e.g., a sense strand and an antisense
strand and, optionally, one or both ends of the duplex containing
unpaired nucleotides referred to herein as overhangs, and,
optionally, 3' and/or 5' end caps.
[0243] The term "antisense strand" refers to the strand of a RNAi
agent which includes a region that is substantially complementary
to a target sequence. As used herein, the term "region of
complementarity" refers to the region on the antisense strand that
is substantially complementary to a sequence, for example a target
sequence, as defined herein. Where the region of complementarity is
not fully complementary to the target sequence, the mismatches may
be in the internal or terminal regions of the molecule. Generally,
the most tolerated mismatches are in the terminal regions, e.g.,
within 5, 4, 3, or 2 nucleotides of the 5' and/or 3' terminus.
[0244] The term "sense strand," as used herein, refers to the
strand of a RNAi agent that includes a region that is substantially
complementary to a region of the antisense strand as that term is
defined herein.
[0245] The sequence of a gene may vary from individual to
individual, especially at wobble positions within the coding
segment, or in the untranslated region; individuals may also differ
from each other in coding sequence, resulting in additional
differences in mRNA. The sequence of the sense and antisense
strands of the RNAi agent can thus be designed to correspond to
that of an individual patient, if and where needed. RNAi agents can
also be modified in sequence to reduce immunogenicity, binding to
undesired mRNAs (e.g., "off-target effects") or to increase
stability in the blood. These sequence variants are independent of
chemical modification of the bases or 5' or 3' or other end-caps of
the RNAi agents.
[0246] Overhangs, Blunt Ends and Caps.
[0247] The RNAi agents can also have 0, 1, or 2 overhangs; in the
case of 0 overhangs, they are blunt-ended. A RNAi agent can have 0,
1 or 2 blunt ends. In a "blunt-ended RNAi agent" both strands
terminate in a base-pair; thus a blunt-ended molecule lacks either
3' or 5' single-stranded nucleotide overhangs.
[0248] The terms "blunt" or "blunt-ended" as used herein in
reference to a dsRNA mean that there are no unpaired nucleotides or
nucleotide analogs at a given terminal end of a dsRNA, i.e., no
nucleotide overhang. One or both ends of a dsRNA can be blunt.
Where both ends of a dsRNA are blunt, the dsRNA is said to be blunt
ended. To be clear, a "blunt ended" dsRNA is a dsRNA that is blunt
at both ends, i.e., no nucleotide overhang at either end of the
molecule. Most often such a molecule will be double-stranded over
its entire length.
[0249] As used herein, the term "overhang" or "nucleotide overhang"
refer to at least one unpaired nucleotide that protrudes from the
end of at least one of the two strands of the duplex structure of a
RNAi agent. For example, when a 3'-end of one strand of a dsRNA
extends beyond the 5'-end of the other strand, or vice versa, the
unpaired nucleotide(s) form the overhang. A dsRNA can comprise an
overhang of at least one nucleotide; alternatively the overhang can
comprise at least two nucleotides, at least three nucleotides, at
least four nucleotides, at least five nucleotides or more. An
overhang can comprise or consist of a nucleotide/nucleoside analog,
including a deoxynucleotide/nucleoside. The overhang(s) may be on
the sense strand, the antisense strand or any combination thereof.
Furthermore, the nucleotide(s) of an overhang can be present on the
5' end, 3' end or both ends of either an antisense or sense strand
of a dsRNA.
[0250] An example overhang is 3'-terminal dinucleotide such as
dithymidine (TT), dTdT, sdTsdT, UU, etc. The 3'-terminal
dinucleotide overhangs can be effective for increasing nuclease
resistance, though they may not contribute to target recognition
(Elbashir et al. 2001 Nature 411: 494-498). This is consistent with
reports that the overhangs can be deleted in many cases, and can be
replaced with a 3' endcap that increases nuclease resistance, WO
2005/021749 and WO 2007/128477. A suitable 3' endcap ideally
performs at least two functions: (1) increasing stability, e.g.,
against nucleases, e.g., in blood serum or intestinal fluid; and
(2) allowing RNA interference activity. Substitution of the
3'-terminal siRNA overhang nucleotides with 2'-deoxy nucleotides
(2'-H) was also tolerated. In addition, a 5'-phosphate on the
target-complementary strand of a siRNA duplex is usually required
for siRNA activity.
[0251] The RNAi agent can thus optionally comprise a cap. The term
"cap" and the like include a chemical moiety attached to the end of
a double-stranded nucleotide duplex, but is used herein to exclude
a chemical moiety that is a nucleotide or nucleoside. A "3' Cap" is
attached at the 3' end of a nucleotide or oligonucleotide. A "5'
Cap" is attached at the 5' end of a nucleotide or oligonucleotide.
In one embodiment, 3' end caps are as disclosed in, for example, WO
2005/021749 and WO 2007/128477. A 3' and/or 5' end cap can be used
in addition to an overhang or as a replacement to the overhang
(e.g., on a blunt-end of a RNAi agent). In one embodiment, a blunt
end of an RNAi duplex is chemically modified by the addition of a
3' cap, e.g., those described in WO 2005/021749 and WO 2007/128477.
In such embodiments, the 3' caps are non-nucleotidic, and thus do
not constitute an overhang.
[0252] The present disclosure thus contemplates a RNAi agent
specific to HSF1 comprising an antisense strand (which may be
contiguous or connected via a linker or loop) in a RNAi agent. In a
more specific embodiment, an RNAi agent comprises an antisense
strand and a sense strand which together comprise a double-stranded
or complementary region. In one embodiment, it can also optionally
comprise one or two overhangs and/or one or two caps.
[0253] Target and Complementary Sequences.
[0254] The RNAi agents of the present disclosure target (e.g.,
specifically bind to, anneal to, etc.) the mRNA encoding the gene
HSF1. The use of the RNAi agent specific to HSF1 results in a
decrease of HSF1 activity, level and/or expression, e.g., a
"knock-down" or "knock-out" of the target gene or target sequence.
Particularly in one embodiment, in the case of a disease state
characterized by over-expression or hyper-activity of HSF1,
administration of a RNAi agent to HSF1 knocks down the HSF1 gene
enough to restore a normal level of HSF1 activity and/or a normal
level of Na.sup.+ reabsorption.
[0255] As used herein, "target sequence" or "target gene" refer to
a contiguous portion of the nucleotide sequence of an mRNA molecule
formed during the transcription of a gene, e.g., a HSF1 gene,
including mRNA that is a product of RNA processing of a primary
transcription product. The target portion of the sequence will be
at least long enough to serve as a substrate for iRNA-directed
cleavage at or near that portion. For example, the target sequence
will generally be from 9-36 nucleotides ("nt") in length, e.g.,
15-30 nt in length, including all sub-ranges therebetween. As
non-limiting examples, the target sequence can be from 15-30 nt,
15-26 nt, 15-23 nt, 15-22 nt, 15-21 nt, 15-20 nt, 15-19 nt, 15-18
nt, 15-17 nt, 18-30 nt, 18-26 nt, 18-23 nt, 18-22 nt, 18-21 nt,
18-20 nt, 19-30 nt, 19-26 nt, 19-23 nt, 19-22 nt, 19-21 nt, 19-20
nt, 19 nt, 20-30 nt, 20-26 nt, 20-25 nt, 20-24 nt, 20-23 nt, 20-22
nt, 20-21 nt, 20 nt, 21-30 nt, 21-26 nt, 21-25 nt, 21-24 nt, 21-23
nt, or 21-22 nt, 21 nt, 22 nt, or 23 nt. The sense and antisense
strands of the RNAi comprise a sequence complementary to that of
the target nucleic acid, HSF1. In considering the "sequence" of a
target, a strand or an RNAi agent, neither the end-caps nor
modifications of the RNAi agent, as described herein, are
considered a part of the sequence.
[0256] As used herein, and unless otherwise indicated, the term
"complementary" refers to the ability of an oligonucleotide or
polynucleotide comprising a first nucleotide sequence to hybridize
and form a duplex structure under certain conditions with an
oligonucleotide or polynucleotide comprising a second nucleotide
sequence. Such conditions can, for example, be stringent, e.g., 400
mM NaCl, 40 mM PIPES pH 6.4, 1 mM EDTA, 50.degree. C. or 70.degree.
C. for 12-16 hours followed by washing. Other conditions, such as
physiologically relevant conditions as may be encountered inside an
organism, can apply. The skilled person will be able to determine
the set of conditions most appropriate for a test of
complementarity of two sequences in accordance with the ultimate
application of the hybridized nucleotides.
[0257] "Complementary" sequences, as used herein, may also include,
or be formed entirely from, non-Watson-Crick base pairs and/or base
pairs formed from non-natural and modified nucleotides, in as far
as the above requirements with respect to their ability to
hybridize are fulfilled. Such non-Watson-Crick base pairs includes,
but are not limited to, G:U Wobble or Hoogstein base pairing.
[0258] The terms "complementary," "fully complementary" and
"substantially complementary" herein may furthermore be used with
respect to the base matching between the sense strand and the
antisense strand of a dsRNA, or between the antisense strand of a
RNAi agent and a target sequence, as will be understood from the
context of their use.
[0259] As used herein, a polynucleotide that is "substantially
complementary to at least part of" a messenger RNA (mRNA) refers to
a polynucleotide that is substantially complementary to a
contiguous portion of the mRNA of interest (e.g., an mRNA encoding
HSF1). For example, a polynucleotide is complementary to at least a
part of a HSF1mRNA if the sequence is substantially complementary
to a non-interrupted portion of an mRNA encoding HSF1.
[0260] Complementary sequences within a RNAi agent, e.g., within a
dsRNA as described herein, include base-paired oligonucleotides or
polynucleotides comprising a first nucleotide sequence to an
oligonucleotide or polynucleotide comprising a second nucleotide
sequence over the entire length of one or both nucleotide
sequences. Such sequences can be referred to as "fully
complementary" with respect to each other herein. However, where a
first sequence is referred to as "substantially complementary" with
respect to a second sequence herein, the two sequences can be fully
complementary, or they may form one or more, but generally not more
than 5, 4, 3 or 2 mismatched base pairs upon hybridization for a
duplex up to 30 base pairs, while retaining the ability to
hybridize under the conditions most relevant to their ultimate
application, e.g., inhibition of gene expression via a RISC
pathway. However, where two oligonucleotides are designed to form,
upon hybridization, one or more single-stranded overhangs, such
overhangs shall not be regarded as mismatches with regard to the
determination of complementarity.
[0261] For example, a duplex comprising one oligonucleotide 21
nucleotides in length and another oligonucleotide 23 nucleotides in
length, wherein the longer oligonucleotide comprises a sequence of
21 nucleotides that is fully complementary to the shorter
oligonucleotide, may yet be referred to as "fully complementary"
for the purposes described herein. The term overhang describes an
unpaired nucleotide at the 3' or 5' end of a double-stranded
nucleotide duplex, as described above. In one embodiment, the
overhang is 0 to 4 nt long and is on the 3' end.
[0262] Thus, the RNAi agent of the present disclosure is
complimentary or substantially complimentary to a target sequence
in the target HSF1 and is double-stranded, comprising a sense and
an antisense strand (which can be contiguous, linked via a loop, or
otherwise joined), where the double-stranded region an be 9 to 36
bp long (particularly for example, 19-22 bp or 19-23 bp long), and
can furthermore optionally comprise a 3' or 5' overhang, and the
RNAi agent can furthermore comprise a 3' cap. The RNAi agent
mediates RNA interference, down-regulating or inhibiting the level,
expression and/or activity of HSF1, and/or establishing or
re-establishing an approximately normal level of HSF1 and/or HSF1
activity, or other biological function related to HSF1.
[0263] Types of RNAi Agents and Modification Thereof.
[0264] The use of RNAi agents or compositions comprising an
antisense nucleic acid to down-modulate the expression of a
particular protein in a cell is well known in the art. A RNAi agent
comprises a sequence complementary to, and is capable of hydrogen
binding to, the coding strand of another nucleic acid (e.g., an
mRNA). Thus, in various embodiments, the RNAi agents of the present
disclosure encompass any RNAi agents which target (e.g., are
complementary, capable of hydrogen binding to, etc.) any sequence
presented, e.g., in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.
[0265] Antisense sequences complementary to an mRNA can be
complementary to the coding region, the 5' or 3' untranslated
region of the mRNA, and/or a region bridging the coding and
untranslated regions, and/or portions thereof. Furthermore, a RNAi
agent or a portion thereof can be complementary to a regulatory
region of the gene encoding the mRNA, for instance a transcription
or translation initiation sequence or regulatory element.
Particularly, a RNAi agent or a portion thereof can be
complementary to a region preceding or spanning the initiation
codon on the coding strand or in the 3' untranslated region of an
mRNA.
[0266] RNAi agent molecules can be designed according to the rules
of Watson and Crick base pairing. The RNAi agent can be
complementary to the entire coding region of HSF1 mRNA, but more
particularly is an oligonucleotide which is antisense to only a
portion of the coding or non-coding region of HSF1 mRNA. For
example, the antisense oligonucleotide can be complementary to the
region surrounding the translation start site of HSF1 mRNA. An
antisense oligonucleotide can be, for example, about 5, 10, 15, 19,
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50 nucleotides in
length.
[0267] The RNAi agent may have modifications internally, or at one
or both ends. The modifications at the ends can help stabilize the
RNAi agent, protecting it from degradation by nucleases in the
blood. The RNAi agents may optionally be directed to regions of the
HSF1 mRNA known or predicted to be near or at splice sites of the
gene; e.g., exon-intron junctions (as described in, for example,
Saxena et al. 1998).
[0268] The RNAi agents can also optionally be designed to anneal to
known or predicted exposed and/or single-stranded regions of the
mRNA (e.g., loops).
[0269] A RNAi agent can be constructed using chemical synthesis and
enzymatic ligation reactions using procedures known in the art. For
example, RNAi agent can be chemically synthesized using
naturally-occurring nucleotides or variously modified nucleotides
designed to decrease off-target effects, and/or increase the
biological stability of the molecules or to increase the physical
stability of the duplex formed between the antisense and sense
nucleic acids, e.g., phosphorothioate derivatives and acridine
substituted nucleotides can be used.
[0270] "G," "C," "A," "T" and "U" each generally stand for a
nucleotide that contains guanine, cytosine, adenine, thymidine and
uracil as a base, respectively. However, the term "ribonucleotide"
or "nucleotide" can also refer to a modified nucleotide or a
surrogate replacement moiety. The skilled person is well aware that
guanine, cytosine, adenine, and uracil may be replaced by other
moieties without substantially altering the base pairing properties
of an oligonucleotide comprising a nucleotide bearing such
replacement moiety. For example, without limitation, a nucleotide
comprising inosine as its base may base pair with nucleotides
containing adenine, cytosine, or uracil. Hence, nucleotides
containing uracil, guanine, or adenine may be replaced in the
nucleotide sequences of dsRNA featured in the present disclosure by
a nucleotide containing, for example, inosine. In another example,
adenine and cytosine anywhere in the oligonucleotide can be
replaced with guanine and uracil, respectively to form G-U Wobble
base pairing with the target mRNA. Sequences containing such
replacement moieties are suitable for the compositions and methods
featured in the present disclosure.
[0271] The skilled artisan will recognize that the term "RNA
molecule" or "ribonucleic acid molecule" encompasses not only RNA
molecules as expressed or found in nature (i.e., are naturally
occurring), but also non-naturally occurring analogs and
derivatives of RNA comprising one or more
ribonucleotide/ribonucleoside analogs or derivatives as described
herein or as known in the art. Strictly speaking, a
"ribonucleoside" includes a nucleoside base and a ribose sugar, and
a "ribonucleotide" is a ribonucleoside with one, two or three
phosphate moieties. However, the terms "ribonucleoside" and
"ribonucleotide" can be considered to be equivalent as used herein.
The RNA can be modified in the nucleobase structure or in the
ribose-phosphate backbone structure, e.g., as described herein
below. However, the molecules comprising ribonucleoside analogs or
derivatives must retain the ability to form a duplex. As
non-limiting examples, an RNA molecule can also include at least
one modified ribonucleoside, including but not limited to a
2'-O-methyl modified nucleotide, a nucleoside comprising a 5'
phosphorothioate group, a terminal nucleoside linked to a
cholesteryl derivative or dodecanoic acid bisdecylamide group, a
locked nucleoside, an abasic nucleoside, a 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro
modified nucleoside, a 2'-amino-modified nucleoside,
2'-alkyl-modified nucleoside, morpholino nucleoside, an unlocked
ribonucleotide (e.g., an acyclic nucleotide monomer, as described
in WO 2008/147824), a phosphoramidate or a non-natural base
comprising nucleoside, or any combination thereof. Alternatively,
an RNA molecule can comprise at least two modified ribonucleosides,
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 15, at least 20 or more,
up to the entire length of the dsRNA molecule. The modifications
need not be the same for each of such a plurality of modified
ribonucleosides in an RNA molecule. In one embodiment, modified
RNAs contemplated for use in methods and compositions described
herein are peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) that have the ability to
form the required duplex structure and that permit or mediate the
specific degradation of a target RNA via a RISC pathway.
[0272] Examples of modified nucleotides which can be used to
generate the RNAi agent include 5-fluorouracil, 5-bromouracil,
5-chlorouracil, 5-iodouracil, hypoxanthine, xantine,
4-acetylcytosine, 5-(carboxyhydroxylmethyl) uracil,
5-carboxymethylaminomethyl-2-thiouridine,
5-carboxymethylaminomethyluracil, dihydrouracil,
beta-D-galactosylqueosine, inosine, N6-isopentenyladenine,
1-methylguanine, 1-methylinosine, 2,2-dimethylguanine,
2-methyladenine, 2-methylguanine, 3-methylcytosine,
5-methylcytosine, N6-adenine, 7-methylguanine,
5-methylaminomethyluracil, 5-methoxyaminomethyl-2-thiouracil,
beta-D-mannosylqueosine, 5'-methoxycarboxymethyluracil,
5-methoxyuracil, 2-methylthio-N6-isopentenyladenine,
uracil-5-oxyacetic acid (v), wybutoxosine, pseudouracil, queosine,
2-thiocytosine, 5-methyl-2-thiouracil, 2-thiouracil, 4-thiouracil,
5-methyluracil, uracil-5-oxyacetic acid methylester,
uracil-5-oxyacetic acid (v), 5-methyl-2-thiouracil,
3-(3-amino-3-N-2-carboxypropyl) uracil, (acp3)w, and
2,6-diaminopurine.
[0273] In one embodiment, the present disclosure encompasses
modified any modified variant of any RNAi agent disclosed herein.
The modified variant contains the same sequence, but can be
modified to contain modifications in the phosphate, sugar, base,
nucleotide, etc. For example, the modified variant can contain one
or more of the modified nucleotides listed herein, for example a C
replaced by a 2'-modified C.
[0274] In one aspect, a modified ribonucleoside includes a
deoxyribonucleoside. In such an instance, a RNAi agent can comprise
one or more deoxynucleosides, including, for example, a
deoxynucleoside overhang(s), or one or more deoxynucleosides within
the double-stranded portion of a dsRNA. However, it is self-evident
that under no circumstances is a double-stranded DNA molecule
encompassed by the term "RNAi agent."
[0275] Replacing the 3'-terminal nucleotide overhanging segments of
a 21-mer siRNA duplex having two-nucleotide 3'-overhangs with
deoxyribonucleotides does not have an adverse effect on RNAi
activity. Replacing up to four nucleotides on each end of the siRNA
with deoxyribonucleotides has been well tolerated, whereas complete
substitution with deoxyribonucleotides results in no RNAi activity.
International PCT Publication No. WO 00/44914, and Beach et al.
International PCT Publication No. WO 01/68836 preliminarily suggest
that siRNA may include modifications to either the phosphate-sugar
backbone or the nucleoside to include at least one of a nitrogen or
sulfur heteroatom. Kreutzer et al. Canadian Patent Application No.
2,359,180, also describe certain chemical modifications for use in
dsRNA constructs in order to counteract activation of
double-stranded RNA-dependent protein kinase PKR, specifically
2'-amino or 2'-O-methyl nucleotides, and nucleotides containing a
2'-O or 4'-C methylene bridge. Additional 3'-terminal nucleotide
overhangs include dT (deoxythimidine), 2'-O,4'-C-ethylene thymidine
(eT), and 2-hydroxyethyl phosphate (hp).
[0276] Parrish et al. 2000 Molecular Cell 6: 1077-1087 tested
certain chemical modifications targeting the unc-22 gene in C.
elegans using long (>25 nt) siRNA transcripts. The authors
describe the introduction of thiophosphate residues into these
siRNA transcripts by incorporating thiophosphate nucleotide analogs
with T7 and T3 RNA polymerase and observed that RNAs with two
phosphorothioate modified bases also had substantial decreases in
effectiveness as RNAi. Further, Parrish et al. reported that
phosphorothioate modification of more than two residues greatly
destabilized the RNAs in vitro such that interference activities
could not be assayed. Id. at 1081. The authors also tested certain
modifications at the 2'-position of the nucleotide sugar in the
long siRNA transcripts and found that substituting deoxynucleotides
for ribonucleotides produced a substantial decrease in interference
activity, especially in the case of Uridine to Thymidine and/or
Cytidine to deoxy-Cytidine substitutions. Id. In addition, the
authors tested certain base modifications, including substituting,
in sense and antisense strands of the siRNA, 4-thiouracil,
5-bromouracil, 5-iodouracil, and 3-(aminoallyl) uracil for uracil,
and inosine for guanosine. Whereas 4-thiouracil and 5-bromouracil
substitution appeared to be tolerated, Parrish reported that
inosine produced a substantial decrease in interference activity
when incorporated in either strand. Parrish also reported that
incorporation of 5-iodouracil and 3-(aminoallyl)uracil in the
antisense strand resulted in a substantial decrease in RNAi
activity as well.
[0277] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that it is possible
to synthesize and modify the siRNA as desired, using any
conventional method known in the art (see Henschel et al. 2004
DEQOR: a web-based tool for the design and quality control of
siRNAs. Nucleic Acids Research 32 (Web Server Issue): W113-W120).
Further, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that there
are a variety of regulatory sequences (for example, constitutive or
inducible promoters, tissue-specific promoters or functional
fragments thereof, etc.) which are useful for the antisense
oligonucleotide, siRNA, or shRNA expression construct/vector.
[0278] There are several examples in the art describing sugar,
base, phosphate and backbone modifications that can be introduced
into nucleic acid molecules with significant enhancement in their
nuclease stability and efficacy. For example, oligonucleotides are
modified to enhance stability and/or enhance biological activity by
modification with nuclease resistant groups, for example, 2'-amino,
2'-C-allyl, 2'-flouro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-allyl, 2'-H, nucleotide
base modifications (for a review see Usman and Cedergren 1992 TIBS.
17: 34; Usman et al. 1994 Nucleic Acids Symp. Ser. 31: 163; Burgin
et al. 1996 Biochemistry 35: 14090). Sugar modification of nucleic
acid molecules are extensively described in the art.
[0279] Additional modifications and conjugations of RNAi agents
have been described. Soutschek et al. 2004 Nature 432: 173-178
presented conjugation of cholesterol to the 3'-end of the sense
strand of a siRNA molecule by means of a pyrrolidine linker,
thereby generating a covalent and irreversible conjugate. Chemical
modifications (including conjugation with other molecules) of RNAi
agents may also be made to improve the in vivo pharmacokinetic
retention time and efficiency.
[0280] In various embodiments, the RNAi agent to HSF1 is ligated to
one or more diagnostic compound, reporter group, cross-linking
agent, nuclease-resistance conferring moiety, natural or unusual
nucleobase, lipophilic molecule, cholesterol, lipid, lectin,
steroid, uvaol, hecigenin, diosgenin, terpene, triterpene,
sarsasapogenin, Friedelin, epifriedelanol-derivatized lithocholic
acid, vitamin, carbohydrate, dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan,
synthetic carbohydrate, oligo lactate 15-mer, natural polymer, low-
or medium-molecular weight polymer, inulin, cyclodextrin,
hyaluronic acid, protein, protein-binding agent, integrin-targeting
molecule, polycationic, peptide, polyamine, peptide mimic, and/or
transferrin.
[0281] Various modifications of the RNAi agent can be produced. In
various embodiments, the RNAi agent to HSF1 comprises at least one
5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3') dinucleotide, wherein the uridine
is a 2'-modified nucleotide; at least one 5'-uridine-guanine-3'
(5'-ug-3') dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide; at least one 5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
and/or at least one 5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3') dinucleotide,
wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide.
[0282] In various embodiments, the RNAi agent comprises a
2'-modification selected from the group consisting of: 2'-deoxy,
2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl (2'-O-MOE),
2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl (2'-O-DMAOE),
2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA).
[0283] In another embodiment, the RNAi comprises a gap or missing
base. For example, the phosphate-sugar backbone may be present, but
the base missing.
[0284] In another embodiment, the RNAi agent has a single-stranded
nick (e.g., a break or missing bond in the backbone). In various
embodiments, a single-stranded nick can be in either the sense or
anti-sense strand, or both.
[0285] This nick can be, for example, in the sense strand,
producing a small internally segmented interfering RNA, or sisiRNA,
which may have less off-target effects than the corresponding RNAi
agent without a nick.
[0286] The antisense nucleic acid or RNAi agent can also have an
alternative backbone (or comprise mostly RNA with a small number of
individual nucleotide substitutions) such as: locked nucleic acids
(LNA), Morpholinos, peptidic nucleic acids (PNA), threose nucleic
acid (TNA), boranophosphate-RNA,
2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro-.beta.-D-arabinonucleic acid (FANA), and/or
glycol nucleic acid (GNA), and/or it can be labeled (e.g.,
radiolabeled or otherwise tagged).
[0287] One or both strands can comprise an alternative
backbone.
[0288] In yet another embodiment, the RNAi agent employed by the
methods of the present disclosure can include an .alpha.-anomeric
nucleic acid molecule. An .alpha.-anomeric nucleic acid molecule
forms specific double-stranded hybrids with complementary RNA in
which, contrary to the usual .beta.-units, the strands run parallel
to each other. Gaultier et al. 1987 Nucleic Acids. Res. 15:
6625-6641.
[0289] The antisense nucleic acid molecule can also comprise a
2'-o-methylribonucleotide (Inoue et al. 1987 Nucleic Acids Res. 15:
6131-6148) or a chimeric RNA-DNA analogue (Inoue et al. 1987 FEBS
Lett. 215: 327-330).
[0290] Alternatively, gene expression can be inhibited by targeting
nucleotide sequences complementary to the regulatory region of HSF1
(e.g., the promoter and/or enhancers) to form triple helical
structures that prevent transcription of the HSF1 gene.
[0291] Production of RNAi Agents.
[0292] The RNAi agent can be produced biologically using an
expression vector into which a nucleic acid has been subcloned in
an antisense orientation (i.e., RNA transcribed from the inserted
nucleic acid will be in an antisense orientation to a target
nucleic acid of interest). The RNAi agent can also be produced
biologically using an expression vector into which a nucleic acid
has been subcloned as an shRNA construct (i.e., RNA transcribed
from the inserted nucleic acid will have a first region in an
antisense orientation to a target nucleic acid of interest, a
second region that comprises a loop or hinge, and a third region in
a sense orientation to the target nucleic acid of interest, wherein
the first and third regions of the transcript preferably hybridizes
with itself, thereby forming a stem-and-loop structure).
[0293] Methods of producing RNAi agents are well-known in the art
and available to persons of ordinary skill in the art.
[0294] Kits for synthesis of RNAi are commercially available from,
e.g., New England Biolabs and Ambion.
[0295] Delivery Vehicles for RNAi Agents.
[0296] RNAi agents of the present disclosure can be delivered or
introduced (e.g., to a cell in vitro, to a test animal, or to a
human) by any means known in the art.
[0297] The RNAi agents of the present disclosure are typically
administered to a subject or generated in situ such that they can
hybridize with cellular mRNA and/or genomic DNA encoding HSF1, and
inhibit expression by inhibiting transcription and/or translation.
An example of a route of administration of the RNAi agent includes
direct injection at a tissue site. Alternatively, RNAi agents can
be modified to target selected cells and then administered
systemically. For example, for systemic administration, antisense
molecules can be modified such that they specifically bind to
receptors or antigens expressed on a selected cell surface, e.g.,
by linking the antisense nucleic acid molecules to peptides or
antibodies which bind to cell surface receptors or antigens. The
antisense nucleic acid molecules can also be delivered to cells
using vectors well known in the art and described in, for example,
US20070111230, the entire contents of which are incorporated
herein. To achieve sufficient intracellular concentrations of the
antisense molecules, vector constructs in which the antisense
nucleic acid molecule is placed under the control of a strong pol
II or pol III promoter are preferred.
[0298] "Introducing into a cell," when referring to a RNAi agent,
means facilitating or effecting uptake or absorption into the cell,
as is understood by those skilled in the art. Absorption or uptake
of a RNAi agent can occur through unaided diffusive or active
cellular processes, or by auxiliary agents or devices. The meaning
of this term is not limited to cells in vitro; a RNAi agent may
also be "introduced into a cell," wherein the cell is part of a
living organism. In such an instance, introduction into the cell
will include the delivery to the organism. For example, for in vivo
delivery, a RNAi agent can be injected into a tissue site or
administered systemically. In vivo delivery can also be by a
beta-glucan delivery system, such as those described in U.S. Pat.
Nos. 5,032,401 and 5,607,677, and U.S. Publication No.
2005/0281781. In vitro introduction into a cell includes methods
known in the art such as electroporation and lipofection. Further
approaches are described herein or known in the art.
[0299] Delivery of RNAi agent to tissue is a problem both because
the material must reach the target organ and must also enter the
cytoplasm of target cells. RNA cannot penetrate cellular membranes,
so systemic delivery of naked RNAi agent is unlikely to be
successful. RNA is degraded by RNAse activity in serum (although
the use of particular 3' end caps on siRNAs may reduce or limit
this degradation; see, for example, WO 2005/021749 and WO
2007/128477). For these reasons, other mechanisms to deliver RNAi
agent to target cells has been devised. Methods known in the art
include but are not limited to: viral delivery (retrovirus,
adenovirus, lentivirus, baculovirus, AAV); liposomes
(Lipofectamine, cationic DOTAP, neutral DOPC) or nanoparticles
(cationic polymer, PEI), bacterial delivery (tkRNAi), and also
chemical modification (LNA) of siRNA to improve stability. Xia et
al. 2002 Nat. Biotechnol. 20 and Devroe et al. 2002. BMC
Biotechnol. 2 1: 15, disclose incorporation of siRNA into a viral
vector. Porphysomes can also be used to deliver RNAi agents. Lovell
et al. 2001 Nature Mater. 10: 324-32; and WO 2011/044671. Other
systems for delivery of RNAi agents are contemplated and the RNAi
agents of the present disclosure can be delivered by various
methods yet to be found and/or approved by the FDA or other
regulatory authorities.
[0300] RNAi agents of the present disclosure can delivered in a
suitable pharmaceutical composition. Several of these are described
in greater detail, below.
[0301] Pharmaceutical Compositions of RNAi Agents.
[0302] As used here, a "pharmaceutical composition" comprises a
pharmaceutically effective amount of one or more HSF1 RNAi agent, a
pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and, optionally, an additional
disease treatment which works synergistically with the RNAi agent.
As used herein, "pharmacologically effective amount,"
"therapeutically effective amount" or simply "effective amount"
refers to that amount of a RNAi agent effective to produce the
intended pharmacological, therapeutic or preventive result. For
example, if a given clinical treatment is considered effective
where there is at least a 10% reduction in a measurable parameter
associated with a disease or disorder, a therapeutically effective
amount of a drug for the treatment of that disease or disorder is
the amount necessary to effect at least a 10% reduction in that
parameter. In this embodiment, a therapeutically effective amount
of a RNAi agent targeting HSF1 can reduce HSF1 protein levels by at
least 10%. In additional embodiments, a given clinical treatment is
considered effective where there is at least a 15, 20, 25, 30, 35,
40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 or 95% reduction in a
measurable parameter associated with a disease or disorder, and the
therapeutically effective amount of a drug for the treatment of
that disease or disorder is the amount necessary to effect at least
a 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 or
95% reduction, respectively, in that parameter.
[0303] The term "pharmaceutically acceptable carrier" refers to a
carrier for administration of a therapeutic agent. Such carriers
include, but are not limited to, saline, buffered saline, dextrose,
water, glycerol, ethanol, and combinations thereof. The term
specifically excludes cell culture medium. For drugs administered
orally, pharmaceutically acceptable carriers include, but are not
limited to pharmaceutically acceptable excipients such as inert
diluents, disintegrating agents, binding agents, lubricating
agents, sweetening agents, flavoring agents, coloring agents and
preservatives. Suitable inert diluents include sodium and calcium
carbonate, sodium and calcium phosphate, and lactose, while corn
starch and alginic acid are suitable disintegrating agents. Binding
agents may include starch and gelatin, while the lubricating agent,
if present, will generally be magnesium stearate, stearic acid or
talc. If desired, the tablets may be coated with a material such as
glyceryl monostearate or glyceryl distearate, to delay absorption
in the gastrointestinal tract. Agents included in drug formulations
are described further herein.
[0304] The pharmaceutical compositions comprising a HSF1 RNAi agent
can be in solid form, for example, powders, granules, tablets,
pills, gelcaps, gelatin capsules, liposomes, suppositories,
chewable forms, or patches. The pharmaceutical compositions
comprising a HSF1 RNAi agent can also be presented in liquid form,
for example, solutions, emulsions, suspensions, elixirs, or syrups.
Appropriate liquid supports can be, for example, water, organic
solvents such as polyol, such as glycerol or glycols, including
propylene glycol and polyethylene glycol, or ethanol, Cremophor EL,
or mixtures thereof, in varying proportions, in water. The
compositions can comprise nano-sized amorphous or crystalline
granules coated with albumin or a surfactant.
[0305] Appropriate supports can include, for example, antibacterial
and antifungal agents, buffering agents, calcium phosphate,
cellulose, methyl cellulose, chlorobutanol, cocoa butter,
colorings, dextrin, emulsifiers, enteric coatings, flavorings,
gelatin, isotonic agents, lecithin, magnesium stearate, perfuming
agents, polyalcohols such as mannitol, injectable organic esters
such as ethyl oleate, paraben, phenol sorbic acid, polyethylene
glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidine, phosphate buffered saline (PBS),
preserving agents, propylene glycol, sodium carboxymethylcellulose,
sodium chloride, sorbitol, various sugars (including, but not
limited to, sucrose, fructose, galactose, lactose and trehalose),
starch, suppository wax, talc, vegetable oils, such as olive oil
and corn oil, vitamins, wax, and/or wetting agents. For HSF1 RNAi
agents, a preferred support comprises dextran and water, e.g. 5%
dextrose in water (D5W).
[0306] The biologically inert portion of the pharmaceutical
composition can optionally be erodible, allowing timed release of
the RNAi agent.
[0307] The pharmaceutical composition can comprise additional
components which aid in delivery, stability, efficacy, or reduction
of immunogenicity.
[0308] Additional Components of a Pharmaceutical Composition
Comprising a RNAi Agent to HSF1.
[0309] Additional components of a pharmaceutical composition
comprising a RNAi Agent to HSF1 can be added to aid in delivery,
stability, efficacy, or reduction of immunogenicity.
[0310] Liposomes have been used previously for drug delivery (e.g.,
delivery of a chemotherapeutic). Liposomes (e.g., cationic
liposomes) are described in PCT publications WO02/100435A1,
WO03/015757A1, and WO04029213A2; U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,962,016;
5,030,453; and 6,680,068; and U.S. Patent Application 2004/0208921.
A process of making liposomes is also described in WO04/002453A1.
Furthermore, neutral lipids have been incorporated into cationic
liposomes (e.g., Farhood et al. 1995).
[0311] Cationic liposomes have been used to deliver RNAi agent to
various cell types (Sioud and Sorensen 2003; U.S. Patent
Application 2004/0204377; Duxbury et al., 2004; Donze and Picard,
2002).
[0312] Use of neutral liposomes disclosed in Miller et al. 1998,
and U.S. Patent Application 2003/0012812.
[0313] As used herein, the term "SNALP" refers to a stable nucleic
acid-lipid particle. A SNALP represents a vesicle of lipids coating
a reduced aqueous interior comprising a nucleic acid such as an
iRNA or a plasmid from which an iRNA is transcribed. SNALPs are
described, e.g., in U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos.
20060240093, 20070135372, and in International Application No. WO
2009082817.
[0314] Chemical transfection using lipid-based, amine-based and
polymer-based techniques, is disclosed in products from Ambion
Inc., Austin, Tex.; and Novagen, EMD Biosciences, Inc, an Affiliate
of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany); Ovcharenko D (2003) "Efficient
delivery of siRNAs to human primary cells." Ambion TechNotes 10
(5): 15-16). Additionally, Song et al. (Nat Med. published online
(Fete 1 0, 2003) doi: 10.1038/nm828) and others [Caplen et al. 2001
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. (USA), 98: 9742-9747; and McCaffrey et al.
Nature 414: 34-39] disclose that liver cells can be efficiently
transfected by injection of the siRNA into a mammal's circulatory
system.
[0315] A variety of molecules have been used for cell-specific RNAi
agent delivery. For example, the nucleic acid-condensing property
of protamine has been combined with specific antibodies to deliver
siRNAs. Song et al. 2005 Nat Biotech. 23: 709-717. The
self-assembly PEGylated polycation polyethylenimine (PEI) has also
been used to condense and protect siRNAs. Schiffelers et al. 2004
Nucl. Acids Res. 32: e149, 141-1 10.
[0316] The siRNA-containing nanoparticles were then successfully
delivered to integrin-overexpressing tumor neovasculature.
Hu-Lieskovan et al. 2005 Cancer Res. 65: 8984-8992.
[0317] The RNAi agents of the present disclosure can be delivered
via, for example, Lipid nanoparticles (LNP); neutral liposomes
(NL); polymer nanoparticles; double-stranded RNA binding motifs
(dsRBMs); or via modification of the RNAi agent (e.g., covalent
attachment to the dsRNA).
[0318] Lipid nanoparticles (LNP) are self-assembling cationic lipid
based systems. These can comprise, for example, a neutral lipid
(the liposome base); a cationic lipid (for siRNA loading);
cholesterol (for stabilizing the liposomes); and PEG-lipid (for
stabilizing the formulation, charge shielding and extended
circulation in the bloodstream).
[0319] The cationic lipid can comprise, for example, a headgroup, a
linker, a tail and a cholesterol tail. The LNP can have, for
example, good tumor delivery, extended circulation in the blood,
small particles (e.g., less than 100 nm), and stability in the
tumor microenvironment (which has low pH and is hypoxic).
[0320] Neutral Liposomes (NL) are Non-Cationic Lipid Based
Particles.
[0321] Polymer nanoparticles are self-assembling polymer-based
particles.
[0322] Double-stranded RNA binding motifs (dsRBMs) are
self-assembling RNA binding proteins, which will need
modifications.
[0323] The RNAi agents of the present disclosure can be prepared in
a pharmaceutical composition comprising various components
appropriate for the particular method of administration of the RNAi
agent.
[0324] Any of the pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or
pharmaceutical compositions described herein can be used with an
iRNA agent of any sequence described herein. These carriers and
compositions can also be used with an iRNA agent having any
modification, 3' end cap, 5' end cap, or other alteration described
herein. For example, any liposome described herein can be used in
combination with an iRNA agent of any sequence described
herein.
[0325] Administration of a RNAi Agent.
[0326] The pharmaceutical composition comprising a HSF1 can be
administered by buccal, inhalation (including insufflation and deep
inhalation), nasal, oral, parenteral, implant, injection or
infusion via epidural, intra-arterial, intra-articular,
intra-capsular, intra-cardiac, intra-cerebroventricular,
intracranial, intradermal, intramuscular, intra-orbital, ocular,
intraperitoneal, intra-spinal, intrasternal, intrathecal,
intravenous, subarachnoid, sub-capsular, subcutaneous,
sub-cuticular, transendothelial, transtracheal, transvascular,
rectal, sublingual, topical, and/or vaginal routes. This may be by
injection, infusion, dermal patch, or any other method known in the
art. The formulation can be powdered, nebulized, aerosolized,
granulized or otherwise appropriately prepared for delivery. The
administration, if liquid, may be slow or via bolus, though, under
some circumstances known in the art, bolus injections may lead to
loss of material through the kidneys.
[0327] The pharmaceutical compositions comprising a HSF1 RNAi agent
can be administered with medical devices known in the art. For
example, in a particular embodiment, a RNAi agent can be
administered with a needle-less hypodermic injection device, such
as the devices disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,399,163, 5,383,851,
5,312,335, 5,064,413, 4,941,880, 4,790,824, or 4,596,556. Examples
of well-known implants and modules useful in the present disclosure
include: U.S. Pat. No. 4,487,603, which discloses an implantable
micro-infusion pump for dispensing medication at a controlled rate;
U.S. Pat. No. 4,486,194, which discloses a therapeutic device for
administering medications through the skin; U.S. Pat. No.
4,447,233, which discloses a medication infusion pump for
delivering medication at a precise infusion rate; U.S. Pat. No.
4,447,224, which discloses a variable flow implantable infusion
apparatus for continuous drug delivery; U.S. Pat. No. 4,439,196,
which discloses an osmotic drug delivery system having
multi-chamber compartments; and U.S. Pat. No. 4,475,196, which
discloses an osmotic drug delivery system. Many other such
implants, delivery systems, and modules are known to those skilled
in the art.
[0328] In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositions
comprising a RNAi agent can be formulated to ensure proper
distribution in vivo. Administration of a RNAi agent to HSF1 can be
systemic (whole-body) or, particularly, targeted to tissues or
organs that express (or over-express or demonstrate a
hyper-activity of) HSF1. Methods for targeting these particular
tissues or organs are described herein, and/or are known in the
art. For example, they can be formulated in liposomes. For methods
of manufacturing liposomes, see, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,522,811;
5,374,548; and 5,399,331. The liposomes may comprise one or more
moieties which are selectively transported into specific cells or
organs, thus enhance targeted drug delivery (see, e.g., V. V.
Ranade (1989) J. Clin. Pharmacol. 29: 685).
[0329] Example targeting moieties include folate or biotin (see,
e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 5,416,016 to Low et al.); mannosides (Umezawa
et al., (1988) Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun 153: 1038); antibodies
(P. G. Bloeman et al. (1995) FEBS Lett. 357: 140; M. Owais et al.
(1995) Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 39: 180); surfactant protein A
receptor (Briscoe et al. (1995) Am. J. Physiol. 1233: 134),
different species of which may comprise the formulations of the
present disclosures, as well as components of the invented
molecules; p120 (Schreier et al. (1994) J. Biol. Chem. 269: 9090);
see also K. Keinanen; M. L. Laukkanen (1994) FEBS Lett. 346: 123;
J. J. Killion; I. J. Fidler (1994) Immunomethods 4: 273.
[0330] The present disclosure thus encompasses pharmaceutical
compositions comprising one or more RNAi agents to HSF1, which can
optionally comprise various modifications and/or additional
components, for use in treatment of HSF1-related diseases.
[0331] Measuring the Effect of an RNAi Agent on HSF1 Activity,
Level and/or Expression
[0332] Any method known in the art can be use to measure changes in
HSF1 activity, level and/or expression induced by a HSF1 siRNA.
Measurements can be performed at multiple timepoints, prior to,
during and after administration of the siRNA, to determine the
effect of the siRNA.
[0333] The terms "silence," "inhibit the expression of,"
"down-regulate the expression of," "suppress the expression of,"
and the like, in so far as they refer to a HSF1 gene, herein refer
to the at least partial suppression of the expression of a HSF1
gene, as manifested by a reduction of the amount of HSF1 mRNA which
may be isolated from or detected in a first cell or group of cells
in which a HSF1 gene is transcribed and which has or have been
treated such that the expression of a HSF1 gene is inhibited, as
compared to a second cell or group of cells substantially identical
to the first cell or group of cells but which has or have not been
so treated (control cells). The degree of inhibition is usually
expressed in terms of
( mRNA in control cells ) - ( mRNA in treated cells ) ( mRNA in
control cells ) 100 % Equation 1 ##EQU00001##
[0334] Alternatively, the degree of inhibition may be given in
terms of a reduction of a parameter that is functionally linked to
HSF1 gene expression, e.g., the amount of protein encoded by a HSF1
gene, etc. In principle, HSF1 gene silencing may be determined in
any cell expressing HSF1, either constitutively or by genomic
engineering, and by any appropriate assay. However, when a
reference or control is needed in order to determine whether a
given RNAi agent inhibits the expression of the HSF1 gene by a
certain degree and therefore is encompassed by the instant
disclosure, the assays provided in the Examples below shall serve
as such reference.
[0335] For example, in certain instances, expression of a HSF1 gene
is suppressed by at least about 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%,
45%, or 50% by administration of a RNAi agent featured in the
present disclosure. In some embodiments, a HSF1 gene is suppressed
by at least about 60%, 70%, or 80% by administration of a RNAi
agent featured in the present disclosure. In some embodiments, a
HSF1 gene is suppressed by at least about 85%, 90%, or 95% or more
by administration of a RNAi agent, as described herein.
[0336] The ability of a RNAi agent to suppress HSF1 can be first
tested in vitro (e.g., using test cells such as H441).
[0337] RNAi agents which can suppress HSF1 in vitro can then be
tested for immunostimulation using, for example, a PBMC (peripheral
blood mononuclear cell) assay. RNAi agents can also be tested in
animal tests. Test and control animals include those which
over-express or under-express HSF1. RNAi agents which suppress or
alter the level, activity and/or expression of HSF1 can be used in
medicaments to treat various HSF1-related diseases.
[0338] By "lower" in the context of HSF1 or a symptom of a
HSF1-related disease is meant a statistically significant decrease
in such level. The decrease can be, for example, at least 10%, at
least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40% or more. If, for a particular
disease, or for an individual suffering from a particular disease,
the levels or expression of HSF1 are elevated, treatment with a
HSF1 RNAi agent of the present disclosure can particularly reduce
the level or expression of HSF1 to a level considered in the
literature as within the range of normal for an individual without
such disorder. The level or expression of HSF1 can be measured by
evaluation of mRNA (e.g., via Northern blots or PCR), or protein
(e.g., Western blots). The effect of a RNAi agent on HSF1
expression can be determined by measuring HSF1 gene transcription
rates (e.g., via Northern blots; or reverse transcriptase
polymerase chain reaction or real-time polymerase chain reaction).
Direct measurements can be made of levels of HSF1, e.g. by Western
blots of tissues in which HSF1 is expressed.
[0339] As used herein, "down-regulates" refers to any statistically
significant decrease in a biological activity and/or expression of
HSF1, including full blocking of the activity (i.e., complete
inhibition) and/or expression. For example, "down-regulation" can
refer to a decrease of at least about 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70,
80, 90 or 100% in HSF1 level, activity and/or expression.
[0340] As used herein, the term "inhibit" or "inhibiting" HSF1
refers to any statistically significant decrease in biological
level, activity and/or expression of HSF1, including full blocking
of the activity and/or expression. For example, "inhibition" can
refer to a decrease of at least about 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70,
80, 90 or 100% in HSF1 level, activity and/or expression. As used
herein, the term "inhibit" similarly refers to a significant
decrease in level, activity and/or expression, while referring to
any other biological agent or composition.
[0341] By "level", it is meant that the HSF1 RNAi agent can alter
the level of HSF1, e.g., the level of HSF1 mRNA or the level of
HSF1 protein, or the level of activity of HSF1.
[0342] Some diseases, such as some viral diseases and cancers, are
characterized by excessive HSF1 activity or levels. Particularly in
one embodiment, in the case of a disease characterized by
over-expression and/or hyper-activity of HSF1, administration of a
RNAi agent to HSF1 reduces the level, expression and/or activity of
HSF1. Thus, in various embodiments, administration of a RNAi agent
to HSF1 particularly establishes or re-establishes a normal or
approximately normal level of HSF1 activity, expression and/or
level.
[0343] By "normal" or "approximately normal" in terms of level,
expression and/or activity, is meant at least: about 50%, about
60%, about 70%, about 80%, about 90%, and/or about 100%; and/or no
more than: about 100%, about 120%, about 130%, about 140%, or about
150% of the level, expression or activity of HSF1 in a healthy
cell, tissue, or organ. Particularly in one embodiment,
administration of the appropriate amount of the appropriate HSF1
RNAi agent restores HSF1 level, activity and/or expression to about
50% to about 150%, more particularly about 60% to about 140%, more
particularly to about 70% to about 130%, more particularly to about
80% to about 120%, more particularly to about 90% to about 110%,
and most particularly to about 100% of that of a healthy cell,
tissue or organ.
[0344] In addition, in various embodiments, depending on the
disease condition and biological context, it is acceptable to use
the RNAi agents of the present disclosure to establish a level of
HSF1 expression, activity and/or level which is below the normal
level, or above the normal level.
[0345] Treatments Involving HSF1 RNAi Agents.
[0346] As used herein in the context of HSF1 expression, the terms
"treat," "treatment," and the like, refer to relief from or
alleviation of pathological processes mediated by HSF1 expression.
In the context of the present disclosure insofar as it relates to
any of the other conditions recited herein below (other than
pathological processes mediated by HSF1 expression), the terms
"treat," "treatment," and the like mean to relieve or alleviate at
least one symptom associated with such condition, or to slow or
reverse the progression or anticipated progression of such
condition, such as slowing the progression of a lipid disorder,
such as atherosclerosis.
[0347] By "lower" in the context of a disease marker or symptom is
meant a statistically significant decrease in such level. The
decrease can be, for example, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least
30%, at least 40% or more. If, for a particular disease, or for an
individual suffering from a particular disease, the levels or
expression of HSF1 are elevated, treatment with an HSF1 RNAi agent
of the present disclosure can preferably reduce the level or
expression of HSF1 to a level considered in the literature as
within the range of normal for an individual without such
disorder.
[0348] The level or expression of HSF1 can be measured by
evaluation of mRNA (e.g., via Northern blots or PCR), or protein
(e.g., Western blots). The effect of an RNAi agent on HSF1
expression can be determined by measuring HSF1 gene transcription
rates (e.g., via Northern blots; or reverse transcriptase
polymerase chain reaction or real-time polymerase chain reaction).
RT-PCR has been used to show that mRNA levels of HSF1 are high in
kidney, pancreas and prostate, and medium in liver and spleen.
Brauner-Osborne et al. 2001. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1518: 237-248.
Direct measurements can be made of levels of HSF1 (which is
expressed by the cell surface), e.g. by Western blots of tissues in
which HSF1 is expressed.
[0349] RNAi agents to HSF1 can thus be used to treat HSF1-related
diseases, particularly those diseases associated with altered
(particularly, raised) expression, activity and/or levels of
HSF1.
[0350] Use of RNAi Agents for Treatment of HSF1-Related
Diseases.
[0351] The RNAi agents to HSF1 described herein can be formulated
into pharmaceutical compositions which can be administered to
humans or non-human animals. These compositions can comprise one or
more RNAi agents, and, optionally, additional treatments useful for
treating HSF1-related diseases. They can be administered as part of
an early/preventative treatment, and can be administered in a
therapeutically-effective dosage. The pharmaceutical composition
can comprise a pharmaceutical carrier and can be administered by
any method known in the art. These various aspects of the present
disclosure are described in additional detail below.
[0352] RNAi agents to HSF1 can be administered to humans and
non-human animals for treatment of HSF1-related diseases.
[0353] In one embodiment of the disclosure, the compositions
comprising a HSF1 RNAi agent can be administered to non-human
animals. For example, the compositions can be given to chickens,
turkeys, livestock animals (such as sheep, pigs, horses, cattle,
etc.), companion animals (e.g., cats and dogs) and can have
efficacy in treatment of cancer and viral diseases. In each case,
the RNAi agent to HSF1 would be selected to match the sequence of
the HSF1 of the genome of the animal, and to, preferably, contain
at least 1 nt mismatch from all other genes in that animal's
genome. The RNAi agents of the present disclosure can thus be used
in treatment of HSF1-related diseases in humans and non-human
animals.
[0354] As used herein in the context of HSF1 expression, the terms
"treat," "treatment," and the like, refer to relief from or
alleviation of pathological processes mediated by HSF1 expression.
In the context of the present disclosure insofar as it relates to
any of the other conditions recited herein below (other than
pathological processes mediated by HSF1 expression), the terms
"treat," "treatment," and the like mean to relieve or alleviate at
least one symptom associated with such condition, or to slow or
reverse the progression or anticipated progression of such
condition, such as slowing the progression of a lipid disorder,
such as atherosclerosis.
[0355] By "treatment" is meant prophylaxis, therapy, cure, or any
other change in a patient's condition indicating improvement or
absence of degradation of physical condition. By "treatment" is
meant treatment of HSF1-related disease (e.g., cancer or viral
disease), or any appropriate treatment of any other ailment the
patient has. As used herein, the terms "treatment" and "treat"
refer to both prophylactic or preventative treatment and curative
or disease-modifying treatment, including treatment of patients at
risk of contracting a disease or suspected of having a disease, as
well as patients already ill or diagnosed as suffering from a
condition. The terms "treatment" and "treat" also refer to the
maintenance and/or promotion of health in an individual not
suffering from a disease but who may be susceptible to developing
an unhealthy condition, such as nitrogen imbalance or muscle loss.
In one embodiment, "treatment" does not encompass prevention of a
disease state. Thus, the present disclosure is useful for
suppressing expression of HSF1 and/or treating an HSF1-related
disease in an individual afflicted by an HSF1-related disease, or
an individual susceptible to an HSF1-related disease. An individual
"afflicted" by an HSF1-related disease has demonstrated detectable
symptoms characteristics of the disease, or had otherwise been
shown clinically to have been exposed to or to carry HSF1-related
disease pathogens or markers. As non-limiting examples, an
individual afflicted by an HSF1-related disease can show outward
symptoms; or can show no outward symptoms but can be shown with a
clinical test to carry protein markers associated with an
HSF1-related disease, or proteins or genetic material associated
with a pathogen in the blood.
[0356] Treatment of some HSF1-related diseases may be more
efficacious if administered early rather than later. Thus, in one
particular embodiment, the RNAi agent to HSF1 is administered
early, prior to disease manifestation, and/or as a preventative
agent, rather than administered after disease establishment.
[0357] Treatments of HSF1-related diseases can comprise various
treatments, comprising a HSF1 RNAi agent, and optionally further
comprising an additional treatment, which can be a method (or
procedure), or an additional composition (e.g., an agent or
additional RNAi agent).
[0358] Dosages and Effective Amounts of RNAi Agents.
[0359] The RNAi agents of the present disclosure are administered
in a dosage of a therapeutically effective amount to a patient in
need thereof.
[0360] An "effective amount" or a "therapeutically effective
amount" is an amount that treats a disease or medical condition of
an individual, or, more generally, provides a nutritional,
physiological or medical benefit to an individual. As used herein,
the phrases "therapeutically effective amount" and
"prophylactically effective amount" refer to an amount that
provides a therapeutic benefit in the treatment, prevention, or
management of pathological processes mediated by HSF1 expression or
an overt symptom of pathological processes mediated by HSF1
expression. The specific amount that is therapeutically effective
can be readily determined by an ordinary medical practitioner, and
may vary depending on factors known in the art, such as, e.g., the
type of pathological processes mediated by HSF1 expression, the
patient's history and age, the stage of pathological processes
mediated by HSF1 expression, and administration of other agents
that inhibit pathological processes mediated by HSF1.
[0361] In various embodiments of the disclosure, the patient is at
least about 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, or 75 years
of age. In various embodiments, the patient has not yet been born,
but receives treatment(s) prior to birth. In various embodiments,
the patient is no more than about 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, 60,
65, 70, 75, 80, 90, or 100 years of age. In various embodiments the
patient has a body weight of at least about 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70,
80, 90, 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300, 320,
340, 360, 380 or 400 lbs. In various embodiments, the patient has a
body weight of no more than about 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90,
100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300, 320, 340,
360, 380 or 400 lbs.
[0362] In various embodiments of the disclosure, the dosage
[measuring only the active ingredient(s)] can be at least about 1,
5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 300, 250, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600,
650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900, 950 or 1000 ng, 1, 5, 10, 25, 50,
100, 200, 250, 300, 250, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750,
800, 850, 900, 950 or 1000 micrograms, 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200,
250, 300, 250, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850,
900, 950 or 1000 mg. In various embodiments, the dosage can be no
more than about 10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 300, 250, 400, 450, 500,
550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900, 950 or 1000 mg. In various
embodiments, the dosage can be administered at least more than once
a day, daily, more than once a weekly, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly,
and/or every 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 months, or a
combination thereof.
[0363] In various embodiments, the dosage is correlated to the body
weight or body surface area of the individual. The actual dosage
level can be varied to obtain an amount of active agent which is
effective for a particular patient, composition and mode of
administration, without being toxic to the patient. The selected
dose will depend on a variety of pharmacokinetic factors, including
the activity of the particular RNAi agent employed, the route of
administration, the rate of excretion of the RNAi agent, the
duration of the treatment, other drugs, compounds and/or materials
used in combination with the RNAi agent, the age, sex, weight,
condition, general health and prior medical history of the patient,
and like factors well known in the medical arts. A physician or
veterinarian having ordinary skill in the art can readily determine
the effective amount of the RNAi agent required. A suitable dose
will be that amount which is the lowest dose effective to produce a
therapeutic effect, or a dose low enough to produce a therapeutic
effect without causing side effects.
[0364] In addition to a therapeutically-effective dosage of one or
more RNAi agents to HSF1, the pharmaceutical compositions of the
present disclosure can comprise or be used in conjunction with an
additional disease treatment which works synergistically with the
RNAi agent. For example, the pharmaceutical composition can
comprise an additional antagonist to HSF1.
[0365] Additional Embodiments of RNAi Agents to HSF1.
[0366] In a particular embodiment, the present disclosure
encompasses a composition comprising one or more HSF1 RNAi agents.
In one embodiment, the present disclosure comprises a RNAi agent
comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand. In one
embodiment, the antisense strand consists of, consists essentially
of, or comprises the sequence of the antisense strand of a RNAi
agent listed, e.g., in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one
embodiment, the antisense strand consists of, consists essentially
of, or comprises a sequence with 0, 1, 2, or 3 mismatches from that
of the antisense strand of any RNAi agent listed, e.g., in Tables
A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In one embodiment, the antisense strand
consists of the sequence of the antisense strand of a RNAi agent
listed, e.g., in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, and further
comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 nucleotides. In one
embodiment, the antisense strand consists of a sequence with 0, 1,
2, or 3 mismatches from that of the antisense strand of a RNAi
agent listed, e.g., in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, and
further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10
nucleotides.
[0367] In another embodiment, the composition of the claimed
disclosure does not comprise any particular individual RNAi agent
listed, e.g., in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In another
embodiment of the present disclosure, the RNAi agent to HSF1 does
not comprise any specific sequence of any HSF1 RNAi agent disclosed
in the patent or scientific literature, e.g., Published U.S. Patent
App. No. US-2011-0166058-A1. In one embodiment, the disclosure
encompasses a RNAi agent to HSF1 which comprises a sequence of a
HSF1 RNAi agent previously disclosed in the patent or scientific
literature (e.g., Published U.S. Patent App. No.
US-2011-0166058-A1), however with a different set of modifications
than that disclosed in the patent or scientific literature.
[0368] Specific Embodiments of RNAi Agents to HSF1.
[0369] In a particular specific embodiment, the present disclosure
is a composition comprising one or more HSF1 RNAi agents disclosed
or provided herein, e.g., in Tables A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7,
wherein the sequence of the first strand and the second strand of
the RNAi agent consists or comprises the sequence of the first and
second strand of any HSF1 RNAi agent disclosed herein, or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0370] In various embodiments, the disclosure pertains to:
[0371] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 180 and 264; or SEQ ID NOs: 348
and 432), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0372] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 192 and 276; or SEQ ID NOs: 360
and 444), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0373] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 204 and 288; or SEQ ID NOs: 372
and 456), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0374] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 216 and 300; or SEQ ID NOs: 384
and 468), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0375] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 228 and 312; or SEQ ID NOs: 396
and 480), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0376] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 240 and 324; or SEQ ID NOs: 408
and 492), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0377] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 252 and 336; or SEQ ID NOs: 420
and 504), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0378] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 172 and 256; or SEQ ID NOs: 340
and 424), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0379] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 184 and 268; or SEQ ID NOs: 352
and 436), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0380] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 196 and 280; or SEQ ID NOs: 364
and 448), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0381] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 208 and 292; or SEQ ID NOs: 376
and 460), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0382] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 220 and 304; or SEQ ID NOs: 388
and 472), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0383] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 232 and 316; or SEQ ID NOs: 400
and 484), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0384] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 244 and 328; or SEQ ID NOs: 412
and 496), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0385] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 169 and 253; or SEQ ID NOs: 337
and 421), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0386] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 181 and 265; or SEQ ID NOs: 349
and 433), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0387] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 193 and 277; or SEQ ID NOs: 361
and 445), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0388] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 205 and 289; or SEQ ID NOs: 373
and 457), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0389] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 217 and 301; or SEQ ID NOs: 385
and 469), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0390] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 229 and 313; or SEQ ID NOs: 397
and 481), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0391] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 241 and 325; or SEQ ID NOs: 409
and 493), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0392] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 170 and 254; or SEQ ID NOs: 338
and 422), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0393] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 182 and 266; or SEQ ID NOs: 350
and 434), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0394] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 194 and 278; or SEQ ID NOs: 362
and 446), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0395] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 206 and 290; or SEQ ID NOs: 374
and 458), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0396] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 218 and 302; or SEQ ID NOs: 386
and 470), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0397] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 230 and 314; or SEQ ID NOs: 398
and 482), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0398] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 242 and 326; or SEQ ID NOs: 410
and 494), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0399] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 171 and 255; or SEQ ID NOs: 339
and 423), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0400] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 183 and 267; or SEQ ID NOs: 351
and 435), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0401] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 195 and 279; or SEQ ID NOs: 363
and 447), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0402] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 207 and 291; or SEQ ID NOs: 375
and 459), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0403] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 219 and 303; or SEQ ID NOs: 387
and 471), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0404] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 231 and 315; or SEQ ID NOs: 399
and 483), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0405] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 243 and 327; or SEQ ID NOs: 411
and 495), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0406] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 173 and 257; or SEQ ID NOs: 341
and 425), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0407] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 185 and 269; or SEQ ID NOs: 353
and 437), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0408] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 197 and 281; or SEQ ID NOs: 365
and 449), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0409] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 209 and 293; or SEQ ID NOs: 377
and 461), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0410] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 221 and 305; or SEQ ID NOs: 389
and 473), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0411] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 233 and 317; or SEQ ID NOs: 401
and 485), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0412] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 245 and 329; or SEQ ID NOs: 413
and 497), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0413] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 174 and 258; or SEQ ID NOs: 342
and 426), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0414] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 186 and 270; or SEQ ID NOs: 354
and 438), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0415] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 198 and 282; or SEQ ID NOs: 366
and 450), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0416] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 210 and 294; or SEQ ID NOs: 378
and 462), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0417] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 222 and 306; or SEQ ID NOs: 390
and 474), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0418] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 234 and 318; or SEQ ID NOs: 402
and 486), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0419] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 246 and 330; or SEQ ID NOs: 414
and 498), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0420] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 175 and 259; or SEQ ID NOs: 343
and 427), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0421] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 187 and 271; or SEQ ID NOs: 355
and 439), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0422] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 199 and 283; or SEQ ID NOs: 367
and 451), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0423] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 211 and 295; or SEQ ID NOs: 379
and 463), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0424] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 223 and 307; or SEQ ID NOs: 391
and 475), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0425] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 235 and 319; or SEQ ID NOs: 403
and 487), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0426] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 247 and 331; or SEQ ID NOs: 415
and 499), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0427] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 176 and 260; or SEQ ID NOs: 344
and 428), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0428] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 188 and 272; or SEQ ID NOs: 356
and 440), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0429] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 200 and 284; or SEQ ID NOs: 368
and 452), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0430] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 212 and 296; or SEQ ID NOs: 380
and 464), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0431] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 224 and 308; or SEQ ID NOs: 392
and 476), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0432] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 236 and 320; or SEQ ID NOs: 404
and 488), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0433] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 248 and 332; or SEQ ID NOs: 416
and 500), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0434] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 177 and 261; or SEQ ID NOs: 345
and 429), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0435] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 189 and 273; or SEQ ID NOs: 357
and 441), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0436] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 201 and 285; or SEQ ID NOs: 369
and 453), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0437] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 213 and 297; or SEQ ID NOs: 381
and 465), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0438] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 225 and 309; or SEQ ID NOs: 393
and 477), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0439] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 237 and 321; or SEQ ID NOs: 405
and 489), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0440] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 249 and 333; or SEQ ID NOs: 417
and 501), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0441] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 178 and 262; or SEQ ID NOs: 346
and 430), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0442] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 190 and 274; or SEQ ID NOs: 358
and 442), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0443] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 202 and 286; or SEQ ID NOs: 370
and 454), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0444] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 214 and 298; or SEQ ID NOs: 382
and 466), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0445] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 226 and 310; or SEQ ID NOs: 394
and 478), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0446] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 238 and 322; or SEQ ID NOs: 406
and 490), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0447] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 250 and 334; or SEQ ID NOs: 418
and 502), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0448] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 179 and 263; or SEQ ID NOs: 347
and 431), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0449] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 191 and 275; or SEQ ID NOs: 359
and 443), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0450] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 203 and 287; or SEQ ID NOs: 371
and 455), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0451] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 215 and 299; or SEQ ID NOs: 383
and 467), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0452] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 227 and 311; or SEQ ID NOs: 395
and 479), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0453] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 239 and 323; or SEQ ID NOs: 407
and 491), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0454] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand of the RNAi agent is the
sequence of the first strand of, and the sequence of the second
strand of the RNAi agent is the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 251 and 335; or SEQ ID NOs: 419
and 503), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0455] In various embodiments, the disclosure pertains to:
[0456] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 180 and 264; or SEQ ID NOs: 348 and 432), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0457] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs: 192 and 276; or SEQ ID NOs: 360 and 444), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0458] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 204 and 288; or SEQ ID NOs: 372 and 456), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0459] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 216 and 300; or SEQ ID NOs: 384 and 468), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0460] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 228 and 312; or SEQ ID NOs: 396 and 480), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0461] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 240 and 324; or SEQ ID NOs: 408 and 492), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0462] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 252 and 336; or SEQ ID NOs: 420 and 504), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0463] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 172 and 256; or SEQ ID NOs: 340 and 424), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0464] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs: 184 and 268; or SEQ ID NOs: 352 and 436), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0465] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 196 and 280; or SEQ ID NOs: 364 and 448), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0466] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 208 and 292; or SEQ ID NOs: 376 and 460), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0467] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 220 and 304; or SEQ ID NOs: 388 and 472), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0468] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 232 and 316; or SEQ ID NOs: 400 and 484), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0469] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 244 and 328; or SEQ ID NOs: 412 and 496), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0470] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 169 and 253; or SEQ ID NOs: 337 and 421), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0471] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs: 181 and 265; or SEQ ID NOs: 349 and 433), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0472] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 193 and 277; or SEQ ID NOs: 361 and 445), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0473] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 205 and 289; or SEQ ID NOs: 373 and 457), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0474] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 217 and 301; or SEQ ID NOs: 385 and 469), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0475] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 229 and 313; or SEQ ID NOs: 397 and 481), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0476] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 241 and 325; or SEQ ID NOs: 409 and 493), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0477] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 170 and 254; or SEQ ID NOs: 338 and 422), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0478] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs: 182 and 266; or SEQ ID NOs: 350 and 434), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0479] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 194 and 278; or SEQ ID NOs: 362 and 446), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0480] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 206 and 290; or SEQ ID NOs: 374 and 458), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0481] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 218 and 302; or SEQ ID NOs: 386 and 470), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0482] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 230 and 314; or SEQ ID NOs: 398 and 482), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0483] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 242 and 326; or SEQ ID NOs: 410 and 494), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0484] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 171 and 255; or SEQ ID NOs: 339 and 423), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0485] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs: 183 and 267; or SEQ ID NOs: 351 and 435), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0486] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 195 and 279; or SEQ ID NOs: 363 and 447), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0487] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 207 and 291; or SEQ ID NOs: 375 and 459), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0488] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 219 and 303; or SEQ ID NOs: 387 and 471), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0489] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 231 and 315; or SEQ ID NOs: 399 and 483), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0490] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 243 and 327; or SEQ ID NOs: 411 and 495), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0491] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A22_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 173 and 257; or SEQ ID NOs: 341 and 425), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0492] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A25_S27
(SEQ ID NOs: 185 and 269; or SEQ ID NOs: 353 and 437), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0493] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A81_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 197 and 281; or SEQ ID NOs: 365 and 449), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0494] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A48_S26
(SEQ ID NOs: 209 and 293; or SEQ ID NOs: 377 and 461), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0495] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A82_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 221 and 305; or SEQ ID NOs: 389 and 473), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0496] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A83_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 233 and 317; or SEQ ID NOs: 401 and 485), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0497] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A84_S36
(SEQ ID NOs: 245 and 329; or SEQ ID NOs: 413 and 497), or modified
or unmodified variants thereof.
[0498] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 174 and 258; or SEQ ID NOs: 342
and 426), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0499] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 186 and 270; or SEQ ID NOs: 354
and 438), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0500] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 198 and 282; or SEQ ID NOs: 366
and 450), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0501] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 210 and 294; or SEQ ID NOs: 378
and 462), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0502] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 222 and 306; or SEQ ID NOs: 390
and 474), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0503] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 234 and 318; or SEQ ID NOs: 402
and 486), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0504] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 246 and 330; or SEQ ID NOs: 414
and 498), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0505] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 175 and 259; or SEQ ID NOs: 343
and 427), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0506] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 187 and 271; or SEQ ID NOs: 355
and 439), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0507] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 199 and 283; or SEQ ID NOs: 367
and 451), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0508] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 211 and 295; or SEQ ID NOs: 379
and 463), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0509] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 223 and 307; or SEQ ID NOs: 391
and 475), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0510] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 235 and 319; or SEQ ID NOs: 403
and 487), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0511] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 247 and 331; or SEQ ID NOs: 415
and 499), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0512] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 176 and 260; or SEQ ID NOs: 344
and 428), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0513] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 188 and 272; or SEQ ID NOs: 356
and 440), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0514] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 200 and 284; or SEQ ID NOs: 368
and 452), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0515] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 212 and 296; or SEQ ID NOs: 380
and 464), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0516] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 224 and 308; or SEQ ID NOs: 392
and 476), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0517] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 236 and 320; or SEQ ID NOs: 404
and 488), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0518] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 248 and 332; or SEQ ID NOs: 416
and 500), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0519] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 177 and 261; or SEQ ID NOs: 345
and 429), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0520] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 189 and 273; or SEQ ID NOs: 357
and 441), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0521] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 201 and 285; or SEQ ID NOs: 369
and 453), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0522] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 213 and 297; or SEQ ID NOs: 381
and 465), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0523] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 225 and 309; or SEQ ID NOs: 393
and 477), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0524] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 237 and 321; or SEQ ID NOs: 405
and 489), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0525] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 249 and 333; or SEQ ID NOs: 417
and 501), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0526] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 178 and 262; or SEQ ID NOs: 346
and 430), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0527] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 190 and 274; or SEQ ID NOs: 358
and 442), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0528] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 202 and 286; or SEQ ID NOs: 370
and 454), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0529] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 214 and 298; or SEQ ID NOs: 382
and 466), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0530] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 226 and 310; or SEQ ID NOs: 394
and 478), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0531] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 238 and 322; or SEQ ID NOs: 406
and 490), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0532] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 250 and 334; or SEQ ID NOs: 418
and 502), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0533] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 179 and 263; or SEQ ID NOs: 347
and 431), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0534] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 191 and 275; or SEQ ID NOs: 359
and 443), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0535] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 203 and 287; or SEQ ID NOs: 371
and 455), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0536] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 215 and 299; or SEQ ID NOs: 383
and 467), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0537] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 227 and 311; or SEQ ID NOs: 395
and 479), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0538] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 239 and 323; or SEQ ID NOs: 407
and 491), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0539] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises the sequence of
the first strand of, and the sequence of the second strand
comprises the sequence of the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 251 and 335; or SEQ ID NOs: 419
and 503), or modified or unmodified variants thereof.
[0540] In various embodiments, wherein it is said that the sequence
of a particular strand is the sequence of a particular SEQ ID NO.,
it is meant that the sequence of that particular strand consists of
the sequence of the referenced SEQ ID NO.
[0541] Additional Particular Specific Embodiments.
[0542] In various embodiments, the disclosure comprises a RNAi
agent comprising a first and a second strand, wherein the first
strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0,
1, 2, or 3 nt (e.g., 0, 1, 2 or 3 mismatches) from a first strand,
and the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt (e.g., 0, 1, 2 or 3 mismatches) from
the second strand of any one or more RNAi agent disclosed
herein.
[0543] A mismatch is defined herein as a difference between the
base sequence or length when two sequences are maximally aligned
and compared. A mismatch is defined as a position wherein the base
of one sequence does not match the base of the other sequence.
Thus, a mismatch is counted, for example, if a position in one
sequence has a particular base (e.g., A), and the corresponding
position on the other sequence has a different base (e.g., G).
[0544] A mismatch is also counted, e.g., if a position in one
sequence has a base (e.g., A), and the corresponding position on
the other sequence has no base (e.g., that position is an abasic
nucleotide which comprises a phosphate-sugar backbone but no base).
A single-stranded nick in either sequence (or in the sense or
antisense strand) is not counted as mismatch. Thus, as a
non-limiting example, no mismatch would be counted if one sequence
comprises the sequence AG, but the other sequence comprises the
sequence AG with a single-stranded nick between the A and the G. A
base modification is also not considered a mismatch. Thus, if one
sequence comprises a C, and the other sequence comprises a modified
C (e.g., 2'-modification) at the same position, no mismatch would
be counted.
[0545] Neither a 5'-endcap nor a 3' end cap is considered in
counting mismatches. Thus a first duplex which identical in
sequence to a second duplex has zero mismatches, even if one duplex
had an end cap (e.g., a 3' end cap) and the other duplex did not or
had a different endcap, or had the same endcap in a different
location.
[0546] Various embodiments are further delineated below.
[0547] The disclosure encompasses:
[0548] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0549] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0550] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0551] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0552] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0553] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0554] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_175_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0555] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0556] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0557] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0558] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0559] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0560] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0561] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_517_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0562] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0563] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0564] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0565] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0566] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0567] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0568] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_562_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0569] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0570] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0571] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0572] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0573] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0574] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0575] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0576] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0577] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0578] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0579] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0580] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0581] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0582] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0583] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0584] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0585] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0586] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0587] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0588] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0589] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_846_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0590] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0591] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0592] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0593] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0594] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0595] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0596] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_1360_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0597] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0598] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0599] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A81S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0600] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0601] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0602] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0603] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2030_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0604] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0605] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0606] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0607] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0608] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0609] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0610] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2034_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0611] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0612] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0613] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A81S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0614] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0615] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0616] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0617] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2138_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0618] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0619] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0620] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0621] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0622] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0623] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0624] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2153_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0625] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0626] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0627] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0628] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0629] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0630] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0631] An RNAi agent comprising a first and a second strand,
wherein the first strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from a first strand, and
the second strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the second strand of:
hs_HSF1_2154_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0632] In various embodiments wherein a RNAi agent is said to
comprise a first strand and/or a second strand comprising a
particular sequence (or a portion thereof which is least 15
contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt), it is meant
that the cited strand can be longer than the referenced sequence,
for example, it can be up to about 30 nucleotides in length, or
further comprise any number of nucleotides, e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 10, etc.
[0633] Additional Particular Specific Embodiments.
[0634] In various embodiments, the disclosure comprises a RNAi
agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand of any RNAi
agent disclosed herein.
[0635] Thus, in various embodiments the disclosure encompasses:
[0636] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0637] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0638] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0639] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0640] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0641] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0642] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0643] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0644] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0645] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0646] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0647] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0648] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0649] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0650] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0651] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0652] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0653] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0654] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0655] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0656] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0657] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0658] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0659] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0660] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0661] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0662] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0663] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0664] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0665] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0666] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0667] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0668] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0669] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0670] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0671] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0672] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0673] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0674] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0675] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0676] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0677] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0678] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0679] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0680] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0681] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0682] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0683] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0684] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0685] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0686] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0687] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0688] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0689] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0690] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0691] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0692] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0693] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0694] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0695] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0696] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0697] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0698] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0699] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0700] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0701] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0702] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0703] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0704] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0705] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0706] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0707] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0708] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0709] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0710] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0711] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0712] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0713] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A22_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0714] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A25_S27, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0715] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A81_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0716] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A48_S26, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0717] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A82_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0718] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A83_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0719] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A84_S36, or a modified or unmodified variant
thereof.
[0720] In various embodiments wherein a RNAi agent is said to
comprise a first strand and/or a second strand comprising a
particular sequence (or a portion thereof which is least 15
contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt), it is meant
that the cited strand can be longer than the referenced sequence,
for example, it can be up to about 30 nucleotides in length, or
further comprise any number of nucleotides, e.g., about 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, etc.
Additional Particular Embodiments
[0721] In various embodiments, the disclosure comprises a RNAi
agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises or consists of the antisense strand of
any RNAi agent disclosed herein.
[0722] Thus, the following are provided as examples of the various
embodiments.
[0723] The disclosure encompasses:
[0724] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0725] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A25_S27, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0726] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A81_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0727] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A48_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0728] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A82_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0729] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A83_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0730] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_175_A84_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0731] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A22_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0732] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A25_S27, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0733] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A81_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0734] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A48_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0735] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A82_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0736] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A83_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0737] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_517_A84_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0738] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0739] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A25_S27, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0740] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A81_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0741] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A48_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0742] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A82_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0743] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A83_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0744] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_562_A84_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0745] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0746] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0747] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0748] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0749] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0750] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0751] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0752] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0753] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0754] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0755] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0756] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0757] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0758] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0759] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A22_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0760] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A25_S27, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0761] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A81_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0762] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A48_S26, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0763] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A82_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0764] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A83_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0765] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_846_A84_S36, or
a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0766] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_1360_A22_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0767] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_1360_A25_S27,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0768] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_1360_A81_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0769] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_1360_A48_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0770] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_1360_A82_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0771] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_1360_A83_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0772] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_1360_A84_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0773] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2030_A22_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0774] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2030_A25_S27,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0775] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2030_A81_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0776] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2030_A48_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0777] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2030_A82_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0778] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2030_A83_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0779] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2030_A84_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0780] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2034_A22_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0781] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2034_A25_S27,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0782] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2034_A81_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0783] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2034_A48_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0784] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2034_A82_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0785] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2034_A83_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0786] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2034_A84_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0787] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2138_A22_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0788] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2138_A25_S27,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0789] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2138_A81_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0790] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2138_A48_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0791] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2138_A82_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0792] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2138_A83_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0793] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2138_A84_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0794] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2153_A22_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0795] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2153_A25_S27,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0796] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2153_A81_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0797] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2153_A48_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0798] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2153_A82_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0799] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2153_A83_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0800] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2153_A84_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0801] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2154_A22_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0802] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2154_A25_S27,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0803] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2154_A81_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0804] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2154_A48_S26,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0805] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2154_A82_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0806] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2154_A83_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0807] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the sequence of the antisense strand comprises or consists
of the sequence of the antisense strand of: hs_HSF1_2154_A84_S36,
or a modified or unmodified variant thereof.
[0808] In various embodiments, the disclosure comprises a RNAi
agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand of any RNAi
agent disclosed herein, or modified or unmodified variants thereof,
wherein the antisense strand optionally further comprises about 0,
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof,
e.g., 0-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0809] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 180 and 264; or SEQ ID NOs:
348 and 432), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0810] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 192 and 276; or SEQ ID NOs:
360 and 444), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0811] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 204 and 288; or SEQ ID NOs:
372 and 456), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0812] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 216 and 300; or SEQ ID NOs:
384 and 468), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0813] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 228 and 312; or SEQ ID NOs:
396 and 480), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0814] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 240 and 324; or SEQ ID NOs:
408 and 492), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0815] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_175_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 252 and 336; or SEQ ID NOs:
420 and 504), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0816] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 172 and 256; or SEQ ID NOs:
340 and 424), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0817] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 184 and 268; or SEQ ID NOs:
352 and 436), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0818] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 196 and 280; or SEQ ID NOs:
364 and 448), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0819] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A48_52.6 (SEQ ID NOs: 208 and 292; or SEQ ID NOs:
376 and 460), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0820] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 220 and 304; or SEQ ID NOs:
388 and 472), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0821] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 232 and 316; or SEQ ID NOs:
400 and 484), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0822] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_517_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 244 and 328; or SEQ ID NOs:
412 and 496), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0823] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 169 and 253; or SEQ ID NOs:
337 and 421), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0824] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 181 and 265; or SEQ ID NOs:
349 and 433), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0825] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 193 and 277; or SEQ ID NOs:
361 and 445), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0826] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 205 and 289; or SEQ ID NOs:
373 and 457), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0827] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 217 and 301; or SEQ ID NOs:
385 and 469), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0828] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 229 and 313; or SEQ ID NOs:
397 and 481), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0829] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_562_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 241 and 325; or SEQ ID NOs:
409 and 493), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0830] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 170 and 254; or SEQ ID NOs:
338 and 422), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0831] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 182 and 266; or SEQ ID NOs:
350 and 434), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0832] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 194 and 278; or SEQ ID NOs:
362 and 446), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0833] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 206 and 290; or SEQ ID NOs:
374 and 458), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0834] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 218 and 302; or SEQ ID NOs:
386 and 470), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0835] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 230 and 314; or SEQ ID NOs:
398 and 482), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0836] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 242 and 326; or SEQ ID NOs:
410 and 494), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0837] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 171 and 255; or SEQ ID NOs:
339 and 423), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0838] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 183 and 267; or SEQ ID NOs:
351 and 435), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0839] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 195 and 279; or SEQ ID NOs:
363 and 447), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0840] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 207 and 291; or SEQ ID NOs:
375 and 459), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0841] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 219 and 303; or SEQ ID NOs:
387 and 471), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0842] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 231 and 315; or SEQ ID NOs:
399 and 483), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0843] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 243 and 327; or SEQ ID NOs:
411 and 495), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0844] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 173 and 257; or SEQ ID NOs:
341 and 425), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0845] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 185 and 269; or SEQ ID NOs:
353 and 437), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0846] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 197 and 281; or SEQ ID NOs:
365 and 449), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0847] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 209 and 293; or SEQ ID NOs:
377 and 461), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0848] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 221 and 305; or SEQ ID NOs:
389 and 473), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0849] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 233 and 317; or SEQ ID NOs:
401 and 485), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0850] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_846_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 245 and 329; or SEQ ID NOs:
413 and 497), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0851] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 174 and 258; or SEQ ID NOs:
342 and 426), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0852] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 186 and 270; or SEQ ID NOs:
354 and 438), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0853] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 198 and 282; or SEQ ID NOs:
366 and 450), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0854] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 210 and 294; or SEQ ID NOs:
378 and 462), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0855] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 222 and 306; or SEQ ID NOs:
390 and 474), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0856] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 234 and 318; or SEQ ID NOs:
402 and 486), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0857] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_1360_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 246 and 330; or SEQ ID NOs:
414 and 498), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0858] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 175 and 259; or SEQ ID NOs:
343 and 427), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0859] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 187 and 271; or SEQ ID NOs:
355 and 439), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0860] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 199 and 283; or SEQ ID NOs:
367 and 451), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0861] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 211 and 295; or SEQ ID NOs:
379 and 463), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0862] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 223 and 307; or SEQ ID NOs:
391 and 475), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0863] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 235 and 319; or SEQ ID NOs:
403 and 487), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0864] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2030_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 247 and 331; or SEQ ID NOs:
415 and 499), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0865] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 176 and 260; or SEQ ID NOs:
344 and 428), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0866] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 188 and 272; or SEQ ID NOs:
356 and 440), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0867] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 200 and 284; or SEQ ID NOs:
368 and 452), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0868] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 212 and 296; or SEQ ID NOs:
380 and 464), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0869] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 224 and 308; or SEQ ID NOs:
392 and 476), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0870] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 236 and 320; or SEQ ID NOs:
404 and 488), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0871] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2034_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 248 and 332; or SEQ ID NOs:
416 and 500), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0872] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 177 and 261; or SEQ ID NOs:
345 and 429), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0873] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 189 and 273; or SEQ ID NOs:
357 and 441), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0874] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 201 and 285; or SEQ ID NOs:
369 and 453), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0875] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 213 and 297; or SEQ ID NOs:
381 and 465), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0876] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 225 and 309; or SEQ ID NOs:
393 and 477), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0877] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 237 and 321; or SEQ ID NOs:
405 and 489), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0878] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2138_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 249 and 333; or SEQ ID NOs:
417 and 501), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0879] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 178 and 262; or SEQ ID NOs:
346 and 430), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0880] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 190 and 274; or SEQ ID NOs:
358 and 442), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0881] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 202 and 286; or SEQ ID NOs:
370 and 454), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0882] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 214 and 298; or SEQ ID NOs:
382 and 466), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0883] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 226 and 310; or SEQ ID NOs:
394 and 478), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0884] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 238 and 322; or SEQ ID NOs:
406 and 490), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0885] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2153_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 250 and 334; or SEQ ID NOs:
418 and 502), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0886] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A22_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 179 and 263; or SEQ ID NOs:
347 and 431), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0887] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A25_S27 (SEQ ID NOs: 191 and 275; or SEQ ID NOs:
359 and 443), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0888] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A81_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 203 and 287; or SEQ ID NOs:
371 and 455), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0889] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A48_S26 (SEQ ID NOs: 215 and 299; or SEQ ID NOs:
383 and 467), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0890] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A82_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 227 and 311; or SEQ ID NOs:
395 and 479), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0891] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A83_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 239 and 323; or SEQ ID NOs:
407 and 491), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0892] An RNAi agent comprising a sense and an antisense strand,
wherein the antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous
nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nt from the antisense strand
of: hs_HSF1_2154_A84_S36 (SEQ ID NOs: 251 and 335; or SEQ ID NOs:
419 and 503), or modified or unmodified variants thereof, wherein
the antisense strand optionally further comprises 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 or more nt (or any range thereof, e.g., 0-1, 1-2,
1-3, 1-4 nt, etc.).
[0893] In one embodiment, the disclosure comprises any one or more
of the RNAi agent listed herein.
[0894] Additional Particular Specific Embodiments.
[0895] Certain RNAi agents to HSF1 are disclosed in the scientific
literature, e.g., in Rossi et al. 2006 Cancer Res. 66:7678-85;
Dokladny et al. 2008 Am. J. Pathology 72:659-70; Jacobs et al. 2007
J. Biol. Chem. 282: 33412-20; Page et al. 2006 Mol. Biosystems
2:627-39; Zhao et al. 2007 Diabetes 56: 1436-1444; and Du et al.
2009 J. Cell. Phys. 218:631-637. The compositions of this
disclosure do not cover these RNAi agents to the extent that they
are identical in both sequence and modifications.
[0896] Other particular specific embodiments include compositions
comprising 1, 2, 3, 4, or more of these RNAi agents. Another
embodiment is a composition comprising any single RNAi agent, along
with any other RNAi agents which overlap it. Another embodiment
comprises two, three, four or more HSF1 RNAi agents which do not
overlap and thus target different parts of the RNA molecule. When
two or more RNAi agents are used, they can be administered
simultaneously or sequentially.
[0897] Another particular specific embodiment comprises an RNAi
agent, wherein the RNAi agent comprises a sense strand comprising
at least 15 contiguous nucleotides (identical in sequence) to the
sense strand of any of the listed RNAi agents, and an antisense
strand comprising at least 15 contiguous nucleotides (identical in
sequence) to the antisense strand of the same RNAi agent. In
another embodiment, the composition comprises one, two, three,
four, or more such RNAi agents.
[0898] In one embodiment, the composition comprises an RNAi agent
which comprises an antisense strand comprising at least 15
contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2 or 3 mismatches from
the antisense strand of a RNAi agent described herein.
[0899] In one embodiment, the composition comprises an RNAi agent
which comprises an antisense strand comprising at least 15
contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2 or 3 mismatches from
the antisense strand of a RNAi agent described herein.
[0900] In another embodiment, the composition comprises an RNAi
agent which comprises a sense strand comprising at least 15
contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 mismatches from
the sense strand of one of the listed RNAi agents, and an antisense
strand comprising at least 15 contiguous nucleotides differing by
0, 1, 2 or 3 mismatches from the antisense strand of the same RNAi
agent.
[0901] A "mismatch" is defined herein as a difference between the
base sequence or length when two sequences are maximally aligned
and compared. As a non-limiting example, a mismatch is counted if a
difference exists between the base at a particular location in one
sequence and the base at the corresponding position in another
sequence (e.g., between the sequence of a given RNAi agent and an
RNAi agent listed herein). Thus, a mismatch is counted, for
example, if a position in one sequence has a particular base (e.g.,
A), and the corresponding position on the other sequence has a
different base (e.g., G, C or U). A mismatch is also counted, e.g.,
if a position in one sequence has a base (e.g., A), and the
corresponding position on the other sequence has no base (e.g.,
that position is an abasic nucleotide which comprises a
phosphate-sugar backbone but no base). A single-stranded nick in
either sequence (or in the sense or antisense strand) is not
counted as mismatch. Thus, as a non-limiting example, no mismatch
would be counted if one sequence comprises the sequence A-G, but
the other sequence comprises the sequence A-G with a
single-stranded nick between the A and the G. A base modification
is also not considered a mismatch. If one sequence comprises a C,
and the other sequence comprises a modified C (e.g., with a
2'-modification) at the same position, no mismatch would be
counted. Thus, modifications of a nucleotide other than replacement
or alteration of the base would not constitute a mismatch. For
example, no mismatch would occur between a nucleotide which is A,
and a nucleotide which is A with a 5' modification (e.g., those
illustrated in FIG. 1) and/or a 2'-modification. The key feature of
a mismatch (base replacement) is that it would not be able to
base-pair with the corresponding base on the opposite strand. Thus,
substitution of U with T would not constitute a mismatch.
Substitution of a RNA nucleotide with a DNA would also not
constitute a mismatch, provided that the base is not changed. In
addition, terminal overhangs such as "TT" or "UU" or "dTdT" or
"sdTsdT" are not counted when counting the number of mismatches;
the terminal "UU" and "dTdT" overhangs are also not included when
calculating "15 contiguous nucleotides." This is because Elbashir
et al. 2001 Nature 411: 494-498 showed that a terminal
dinucleotide, such as dithymidine, does not contribute to target
recognition. In addition, terminal caps (e.g., a 5' or 3' end cap)
are not considered in counting mismatches.
[0902] In these embodiments, a mismatch is defined as a position
wherein the base of one sequence does not match the base of the
other sequence.
[0903] In another embodiment, the composition comprises 1, 2, 3, 4,
or more such RNAi agents.
[0904] In another embodiment, the composition comprises an RNAi
agent which comprises a sense strand comprising at least 15
contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2 or 3 mismatches from
the sense strand of one of the listed RNAi agents, and an antisense
strand comprising at least 15 contiguous nucleotides differing by
0, 1, 2 or 3 mismatches from the antisense strand of the same RNAi
agent.
EXAMPLES
Example 1. Sequences of RNAi Agents to HSF1
[0905] Table A1, above, provides a list correlating the nickname of
a RNAi agent to HSF1 to SEQ ID NOs. of the target sequence, and
unmodified and modified variants. The actual sequences are provided
below.
[0906] Table 1 provides the sequences of the target sequences
(antisense and sense).
[0907] Table 2 provides example unmodified variants of the RNAi
agents to HSF1 (antisense and sense).
[0908] Table 3 provides example modified variants of the RNAi
agents to HSF1 (antisense and sense). Seven different chemical
modification formats are presented for several nucleotide duplex
sequences. For each of these, the prefix of the duplex nickname
indicates the position (nt) in the HSF1 transcript. Thus,
hs_HSF1_562_ begins at nt 562 of the HSF1 transcript. (Thus, all
RNAI agents with the same prefix (e.g., hs_HSF1_562_) have the same
nucleotide sequence despite differences in chemical modifications.
The suffix (e.g., A22_S26) indicates a particular rule set used to
design the set of chemical modifications.
Example 1A. HSF1 RNAi Agent Sequences and Target Sequences
[0909] Table 1. HSF1 RNAi Agent Target Sequences.
[0910] Provided are the nicknames of HSF1 RNAi agents, along with
the Antisense (AS) and Sense (S) sequences to the target sequences
(wherein each sequence nickname begins with hs_HSF1_*, where * is
the nickname provided in each row; e.g., "175_A22_S26" is the same
as "hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26", etc.). Note that the target sequences are
presented as DNA (with DNA nucleotides and T instead of U). The
corresponding RNAi agents would comprise the corresponding RNA
sequence (with RNA nucleotides and U instead of T). The RNAi agents
can, optionally, further comprise a terminal UU or TT on either or
both strands, and can comprise modifications, as indicated below by
example sets of modifications.
[0911] In various embodiments, the phraseology related to "an RNAi
agent (with a sequence) of Table 1", "an RNAi agent comprising a
first strand and a second strand, wherein the sequence of the first
strand comprises (or is) the sequence of a strand of Table 1", and
the like, indicate that a strand of the RNAi agent comprises (or
has) a RNA sequence corresponding to a disclosed DNA sequence. For
example, referring to Table 1, below, RNAi agent (duplex)
175_A22_S26 would comprise one strand having the RNA sequence of
UCCAUCUCGAGCAAGGAGG (SEQ ID NO: 514) and one strand having the RNA
sequence of CCUCCUUGCUCGAGAUGGA (SEQ ID NO: 515). Example RNAi
agents corresponding to these target sequences are provided in
Table 2.
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 1 HSF1 RNAi Agent Target Sequences. Original
Antisense SEQ ID Original Sense SEQ ID Nickname Sequence NO:
Sequence NO: 175_A22_S26 TCCATCTCGAGCAAGGAGG 12 CCTCCTTGCTCGAGATGGA
96 175_A25_S27 TCCATCTCGAGCAAGGAGG 24 CCTCCTTGCTCGAGATGGA 108
175_A81_S26 TCCATCTCGAGCAAGGAGG 36 CCTCCTTGCTCGAGATGGA 120
175_A48_S26 TCCATCTCGAGCAAGGAGG 48 CCTCCTTGCTCGAGATGGA 132
175_A82_S36 TCCATCTCGAGCAAGGAGG 60 CCTCCTTGCTCGAGATGGA 144
175_A83_S36 TCCATCTCGAGCAAGGAGG 72 CCTCCTTGCTCGAGATGGA 156
175_A84_S36 TCCATCTCGAGCAAGGAGG 84 CCTCCTTGCTCGAGATGGA 168
517_A22_S26 TTGATGTTCTCAAGGAGCT 4 AGCTCCTTGAGAACATCAA 88
517_A25_S27 TTGATGTTCTCAAGGAGCT 16 AGCTCCTTGAGAACATCAA 100
517_A81_S26 TTGATGTTCTCAAGGAGCT 28 AGCTCCTTGAGAACATCAA 112
517_A48_S26 TTGATGTTCTCAAGGAGCT 40 AGCTCCTTGAGAACATCAA 124
517_A82_S36 TTGATGTTCTCAAGGAGCT 52 AGCTCCTTGAGAACATCAA 136
517_A83_S36 TTGATGTTCTCAAGGAGCT 64 AGCTCCTTGAGAACATCAA 148
517_A84_S36 TTGATGTTCTCAAGGAGCT 76 AGCTCCTTGAGAACATCAA 160
562_A22_S26 TTTATGTCTTCACTCTTCA 1 TGAAGAGTGAAGACATAAA 85
562_A25_S27 TTTATGTCTTCACTCTTCA 13 TGAAGAGTGAAGACATAAA 97
562_A81_S26 TTTATGTCTTCACTCTTCA 25 TGAAGAGTGAAGACATAAA 109
562_A48_S26 TTTATGTCTTCACTCTTCA 37 TGAAGAGTGAAGACATAAA 121
562_A82_S36 TTTATGTCTTCACTCTTCA 49 TGAAGAGTGAAGACATAAA 133
562_A83_S36 TTTATGTCTTCACTCTTCA 61 TGAAGAGTGAAGACATAAA 145
562_A84_S36 TTTATGTCTTCACTCTTCA 73 TGAAGAGTGAAGACATAAA 157
751_A22_S26 ATCAGGAACTGAATGAGCT 2 AGCTCATTCAGTTCCTGAT 86
751_A25_S27 ATCAGGAACTGAATGAGCT 14 AGCTCATTCAGTTCCTGAT 98
751_A81_S26 ATCAGGAACTGAATGAGCT 26 AGCTCATTCAGTTCCTGAT 110
751_A48_S26 ATCAGGAACTGAATGAGCT 38 AGCTCATTCAGTTCCTGAT 122
751_A82_S36 ATCAGGAACTGAATGAGCT 50 AGCTCATTCAGTTCCTGAT 134
751_A83_S36 ATCAGGAACTGAATGAGCT 62 AGCTCATTCAGTTCCTGAT 146
751_A84_S36 ATCAGGAACTGAATGAGCT 74 AGCTCATTCAGTTCCTGAT 158
755_A22_S26 TGAGATCAGGAACTGAATG 3 CATTCAGTTCCTGATCTCA 87
755_A25_S27 TGAGATCAGGAACTGAATG 15 CATTCAGTTCCTGATCTCA 99
755_A81_S26 TGAGATCAGGAACTGAATG 27 CATTCAGTTCCTGATCTCA 111
755_A48_S26 TGAGATCAGGAACTGAATG 39 CATTCAGTTCCTGATCTCA 123
755_A82_S36 TGAGATCAGGAACTGAATG 51 CATTCAGTTCCTGATCTCA 135
755_A83_S36 TGAGATCAGGAACTGAATG 63 CATTCAGTTCCTGATCTCA 147
755_A84_S36 TGAGATCAGGAACTGAATG 75 CATTCAGTTCCTGATCTCA 159
846_A22_S26 TATACTTGGGCATGGAATG 5 CATTCCATGCCCAAGTATA 89
846_A25_S27 TATACTTGGGCATGGAATG 17 CATTCCATGCCCAAGTATA 101
846_A81_S26 TATACTTGGGCATGGAATG 29 CATTCCATGCCCAAGTATA 113
846_A48_S26 TATACTTGGGCATGGAATG 41 CATTCCATGCCCAAGTATA 125
846_A82_S36 TATACTTGGGCATGGAATG 53 CATTCCATGCCCAAGTATA 137
846_A83_S36 TATACTTGGGCATGGAATG 65 CATTCCATGCCCAAGTATA 149
846_A84_S36 TATACTTGGGCATGGAATG 77 CATTCCATGCCCAAGTATA 161
1360_A22_S26 TTATCCAGGTTGGAGTCCA 6 TGGACTCCAACCTGGATAA 90
1360_A25_S27 TTATCCAGGTTGGAGTCCA 18 TGGACTCCAACCTGGATAA 102
1360_A81_S26 TTATCCAGGTTGGAGTCCA 30 TGGACTCCAACCTGGATAA 114
1360_A48_S26 TTATCCAGGTTGGAGTCCA 42 TGGACTCCAACCTGGATAA 126
1360_A82_S36 TTATCCAGGTTGGAGTCCA 54 TGGACTCCAACCTGGATAA 138
1360_A83_S36 TTATCCAGGTTGGAGTCCA 66 TGGACTCCAACCTGGATAA 150
1360_A84_S36 TTATCCAGGTTGGAGTCCA 78 TGGACTCCAACCTGGATAA 162
2030_A22_S26 ATTCTGACTATGAACAACC 7 GGTTGTTCATAGTCAGAAT 91
2030_A25_S27 ATTCTGACTATGAACAACC 19 GGTTGTTCATAGTCAGAAT 103
2030_A81_S26 ATTCTGACTATGAACAACC 31 GGTTGTTCATAGTCAGAAT 115
2030_A48_S26 ATTCTGACTATGAACAACC 43 GGTTGTTCATAGTCAGAAT 127
2030_A82_S36 ATTCTGACTATGAACAACC 55 GGTTGTTCATAGTCAGAAT 139
2030_A83_S36 ATTCTGACTATGAACAACC 67 GGTTGTTCATAGTCAGAAT 151
2030_A84_S36 ATTCTGACTATGAACAACC 79 GGTTGTTCATAGTCAGAAT 163
2034_A22_S26 TACAATTCTGACTATGAAC 8 GTTCATAGTCAGAATTGTA 92
2034_A25_S27 TACAATTCTGACTATGAAC 20 GTTCATAGTCAGAATTGTA 104
2034_A81_S26 TACAATTCTGACTATGAAC 32 GTTCATAGTCAGAATTGTA 116
2034_A48_S26 TACAATTCTGACTATGAAC 44 GTTCATAGTCAGAATTGTA 128
2034_A82_S36 TACAATTCTGACTATGAAC 56 GTTCATAGTCAGAATTGTA 140
2034_A83_S36 TACAATTCTGACTATGAAC 68 GTTCATAGTCAGAATTGTA 152
2034_A84_S36 TACAATTCTGACTATGAAC 80 GTTCATAGTCAGAATTGTA 164
2138_A22_S26 TCTGTTTATAGATCTCTGC 9 GCAGAGATCTATAAACAGA 93
2138_A25_S27 TCTGTTTATAGATCTCTGC 21 GCAGAGATCTATAAACAGA 105
2138_A81_S26 TCTGTTTATAGATCTCTGC 33 GCAGAGATCTATAAACAGA 117
2138_A48_S26 TCTGTTTATAGATCTCTGC 45 GCAGAGATCTATAAACAGA 129
2138_A82_S36 TCTGTTTATAGATCTCTGC 57 GCAGAGATCTATAAACAGA 141
2138_A83_S36 TCTGTTTATAGATCTCTGC 69 GCAGAGATCTATAAACAGA 153
2138_A84_S36 TCTGTTTATAGATCTCTGC 81 GCAGAGATCTATAAACAGA 165
2153_A22_S26 TTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCTG 10 CAGACAGGCTCTATGCTAA 94
2153_A25_S27 TTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCTG 22 CAGACAGGCTCTATGCTAA 106
2153_A81_S26 TTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCTG 34 CAGACAGGCTCTATGCTAA 118
2153_A48_S26 TTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCTG 46 CAGACAGGCTCTATGCTAA 130
2153_A82_S36 TTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCTG 58 CAGACAGGCTCTATGCTAA 142
2153_A83_S36 TTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCTG 70 CAGACAGGCTCTATGCTAA 154
2153_A84_S36 TTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCTG 82 CAGACAGGCTCTATGCTAA 166
2154_A22_S26 TTTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCT 11 AGACAGGCTCTATGCTAAA 95
2154_A25_S27 TTTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCT 23 AGACAGGCTCTATGCTAAA 107
2154_A81_S26 TTTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCT 35 AGACAGGCTCTATGCTAAA 119
2154_A48_S26 TTTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCT 47 AGACAGGCTCTATGCTAAA 131
2154_A82_S36 TTTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCT 59 AGACAGGCTCTATGCTAAA 143
2154_A83_S36 TTTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCT 71 AGACAGGCTCTATGCTAAA 155
2154_A84_S36 TTTAGCATAGAGCCTGTCT 83 AGACAGGCTCTATGCTAAA 167
Example 1B. HSF1 RNAi Agent Sequences. (Unmodified
TABLE-US-00005 [0912] TABLE 2 HSF1 RNAi Agent Sequences. (Example
Unmodified) Provided are the nicknames and unmodified variants of
RNAi agents (wherein each sequence nickname begins with hs_HSF1_*,
where * is the nickname provided in each row; e.g., ''175_A22_S26''
is the same as ''hs_HSF1_175_A22_S26'', etc.). Unmodified variants
Original Antisense Sequence SEQ ID Original Sense Sequence SEQ ID
Nickname (Generic RNA View) NO: (Generic RNA View) NO: 175_A22_S26
UCCAUCUCGAGCAAGGAGG 180 CCUCCUUGCUCGAGAUGGA 264 175_A25_S27
UCCAUCUCGAGCAAGGAGG 192 CCUCCUUGCUCGAGAUGGA 276 175_A81_S26
UCCAUCUCGAGCAAGGAGG 204 CCUCCUUGCUCGAGAUGGA 288 175_A48_S26
UCCAUCUCGAGCAAGGAGG 216 CCUCCUUGCUCGAGAUGGA 300 175_A82_S36
UCCAUCUCGAGCAAGGAGG 228 CCUCCUUGCUCGAGAUGGA 312 175_A83_S36
UCCAUCUCGAGCAAGGAGG 240 CCUCCUUGCUCGAGAUGGA 324 175_A84_S36
UCCAUCUCGAGCAAGGAGG 252 CCUCCUUGCUCGAGAUGGA 336 517_A22_S26
UUGAUGUUCUCAAGGAGCU 172 AGCUCCUUGAGAACAUCAA 256 517_A25_S27
UUGAUGUUCUCAAGGAGCU 184 AGCUCCUUGAGAACAUCAA 268 517_A81_S26
UUGAUGUUCUCAAGGAGCU 196 AGCUCCUUGAGAACAUCAA 280 517_A48_S26
UUGAUGUUCUCAAGGAGCU 208 AGCUCCUUGAGAACAUCAA 292 517_A82_S36
UUGAUGUUCUCAAGGAGCU 220 AGCUCCUUGAGAACAUCAA 304 517_A83_S36
UUGAUGUUCUCAAGGAGCU 232 AGCUCCUUGAGAACAUCAA 316 517_A84_S36
UUGAUGUUCUCAAGGAGCU 244 AGCUCCUUGAGAACAUCAA 328 562_A22_S26
UUUAUGUCUUCACUCUUCA 169 UGAAGAGUGAAGACAUAAA 253 562_A25_S27
UUUAUGUCUUCACUCUUCA 181 UGAAGAGUGAAGACAUAAA 265 562_A81_S26
UUUAUGUCUUCACUCUUCA 193 UGAAGAGUGAAGACAUAAA 277 562_A48_S26
UUUAUGUCUUCACUCUUCA 205 UGAAGAGUGAAGACAUAAA 289 562_A82_S36
UUUAUGUCUUCACUCUUCA 217 UGAAGAGUGAAGACAUAAA 301 562_A83_S36
UUUAUGUCUUCACUCUUCA 229 UGAAGAGUGAAGACAUAAA 313 562_A84_S36
UUUAUGUCUUCACUCUUCA 241 UGAAGAGUGAAGACAUAAA 325 751_A22_S26
AUCAGGAACUGAAUGAGCU 170 AGCUCAUUCAGUUCCUGAU 254 751_A25_S27
AUCAGGAACUGAAUGAGCU 182 AGCUCAUUCAGUUCCUGAU 266 751_A81_526
AUCAGGAACUGAAUGAGCU 194 AGCUCAUUCAGUUCCUGAU 278 751_A48_S26
AUCAGGAACUGAAUGAGCU 206 AGCUCAUUCAGUUCCUGAU 290 751_A82_S36
AUCAGGAACUGAAUGAGCU 218 AGCUCAUUCAGUUCCUGAU 302 751_A83_S36
AUCAGGAACUGAAUGAGCU 230 AGCUCAUUCAGUUCCUGAU 314 751_A84_S36
AUCAGGAACUGAAUGAGCU 242 AGCUCAUUCAGUUCCUGAU 326 755_A22_S26
UGAGAUCAGGAACUGAAUG 171 CAUUCAGUUCCUGAUCUCA 255 755_A25_S27
UGAGAUCAGGAACUGAAUG 183 CAUUCAGUUCCUGAUCUCA 267 755_A81_S26
UGAGAUCAGGAACUGAAUG 195 CAUUCAGUUCCUGAUCUCA 279 755_A48_S26
UGAGAUCAGGAACUGAAUG 207 CAUUCAGUUCCUGAUCUCA 291 755_A82_S36
UGAGAUCAGGAACUGAAUG 219 CAUUCAGUUCCUGAUCUCA 303 755_A83_S36
UGAGAUCAGGAACUGAAUG 231 CAUUCAGUUCCUGAUCUCA 315 755_A84_S36
UGAGAUCAGGAACUGAAUG 243 CAUUCAGUUCCUGAUCUCA 327 846_A22_S26
UAUACUUGGGCAUGGAAUG 173 CAUUCCAUGCCCAAGUAUA 257 846_A25_S27
UAUACUUGGGCAUGGAAUG 185 CAUUCCAUGCCCAAGUAUA 269 846_A81_S26
UAUACUUGGGCAUGGAAUG 197 CAUUCCAUGCCCAAGUAUA 281 846_A48_S26
UAUACUUGGGCAUGGAAUG 209 CAUUCCAUGCCCAAGUAUA 293 846_A82_S36
UAUACUUGGGCAUGGAAUG 221 CAUUCCAUGCCCAAGUAUA 305 846_A83_S36
UAUACUUGGGCAUGGAAUG 233 CAUUCCAUGCCCAAGUAUA 317 846_A84_S36
UAUACUUGGGCAUGGAAUG 245 CAUUCCAUGCCCAAGUAUA 329 1360_A22_S26
UUAUCCAGGUUGGAGUCCA 174 UGGACUCCAACCUGGAUAA 258 1360_A25_S27
UUAUCCAGGUUGGAGUCCA 186 UGGACUCCAACCUGGAUAA 270 1360_A81_S26
UUAUCCAGGUUGGAGUCCA 198 UGGACUCCAACCUGGAUAA 282 1360_A48_S26
UUAUCCAGGUUGGAGUCCA 210 UGGACUCCAACCUGGAUAA 294 1360_A82_S36
UUAUCCAGGUUGGAGUCCA 222 UGGACUCCAACCUGGAUAA 306 1360_A83_S36
UUAUCCAGGUUGGAGUCCA 234 UGGACUCCAACCUGGAUAA 318 1360_A84_S36
UUAUCCAGGUUGGAGUCCA 246 UGGACUCCAACCUGGAUAA 330 2030_A22_S26
AUUCUGACUAUGAACAACC 175 GGUUGUUCAUAGUCAGAAU 259 2030_A25_S27
AUUCUGACUAUGAACAACC 187 GGUUGUUCAUAGUCAGAAU 271 2030_A81_S26
AUUCUGACUAUGAACAACC 199 GGUUGUUCAUAGUCAGAAU 283 2030_A48_S26
AUUCUGACUAUGAACAACC 211 GGUUGUUCAUAGUCAGAAU 295 2030_A82_S36
AUUCUGACUAUGAACAACC 223 GGUUGUUCAUAGUCAGAAU 307 2030_A83_S36
AUUCUGACUAUGAACAACC 235 GGUUGUUCAUAGUCAGAAU 319 2030_A84_S36
AUUCUGACUAUGAACAACC 247 GGUUGUUCAUAGUCAGAAU 331 2034_A22_S26
UACAAUUCUGACUAUGAAC 176 GUUCAUAGUCAGAAUUGUA 260 2034_A25_S27
UACAAUUCUGACUAUGAAC 188 GUUCAUAGUCAGAAUUGUA 272 2034_A81_S26
UACAAUUCUGACUAUGAAC 200 GUUCAUAGUCAGAAUUGUA 284 2034_A48_S26
UACAAUUCUGACUAUGAAC 212 GUUCAUAGUCAGAAUUGUA 296 2034_A82_S36
UACAAUUCUGACUAUGAAC 224 GUUCAUAGUCAGAAUUGUA 308 2034_A83_S36
UACAAUUCUGACUAUGAAC 236 GUUCAUAGUCAGAAUUGUA 320 2034_A84_S36
UACAAUUCUGACUAUGAAC 248 GUUCAUAGUCAGAAUUGUA 332 2138_A22_S26
UCUGUUUAUAGAUCUCUGC 177 GCAGAGAUCUAUAAACAGA 261 2138_A25_S27
UCUGUUUAUAGAUCUCUGC 189 GCAGAGAUCUAUAAACAGA 273 2138_A81_S26
UCUGUUUAUAGAUCUCUGC 201 GCAGAGAUCUAUAAACAGA 285 2138_A48_S26
UCUGUUUAUAGAUCUCUGC 213 GCAGAGAUCUAUAAACAGA 297 2138_A82_S36
UCUGUUUAUAGAUCUCUGC 225 GCAGAGAUCUAUAAACAGA 309 2138_A83_S36
UCUGUUUAUAGAUCUCUGC 237 GCAGAGAUCUAUAAACAGA 321 2138_A84_S36
UCUGUUUAUAGAUCUCUGC 249 GCAGAGAUCUAUAAACAGA 333 2153_A22_S26
UUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCUG 178 CAGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAA 262 2153_A25_S27
UUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCUG 190 CAGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAA 274 2153_A81_S26
UUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCUG 202 CAGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAA 286 2153_A48_S26
UUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCUG 214 CAGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAA 298 2153_A82_S36
UUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCUG 226 CAGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAA 310 2153_A83_S36
UUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCUG 238 CAGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAA 322 2153_A84_S36
UUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCUG 250 CAGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAA 334 2154_A22_S26
UUUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCU 179 AGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAAA 263 2154_A25_S27
UUUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCU 191 AGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAAA 275 2154_A81_S26
UUUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCU 203 AGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAAA 287 2154_A48_S26
UUUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCU 215 AGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAAA 299 2154_A82_S36
UUUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCU 227 AGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAAA 311 2154_A83_S36
UUUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCU 239 AGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAAA 323 2154_A84_S36
UUUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCU 251 AGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAAA 335
[0913] Note that the sequences in Table 2 represent the HSF1
portion of sense and antisense strands of various RNAi agents. Each
strand can further comprise a UU dinucleotide at one or both 3'
ends, as shown in Table 3.
Example 1C. HSF1 RNAi Agent Sequences. (Modified
[0914] Table 3. HSF1 RNAi Agent Sequences. (Example Modified)
[0915] Provided are nicknames and example modified variants for
HSF1 RNAi agents. Each of several RNAi agent duplexes is presented
in seven different chemical modification formats.
Abbreviations are as follows:
002 DNA
004 2'Ome
005 2'MOE
[0916] Thus, U004 indicates a nucleotide with a U base with a 2'Ome
modification; U002 indicates a nucleotide with a U base which is
DNA; U005 indicates a base with a U base with a 2'MOE modification.
Similarly, other nucleotides are modified, e.g., C004 indicates a
nucleotide with a C base and a 2'Ome modification. Example modified
nucleotides are shown in FIG. 1. Also note that the sequences in
Table 3 comprise a UU dinucleotide; this not part of the HSF1
sequence.
TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 3 Example modified variants Antisense Sequence
SEQ ID Sense Sequence SEQ ID Nickname (Short View) NO: (Short View)
NO: 175_ UCC004 AUCUCGAGC004 348 C004 C004 U004 C004 432 A22_S26
AAGGAGGU004 U004 C004 U004 U004 GC004 U004 C004 GAGAU004 GGAU004
U004 175_ UCCAUCUCGAGCAAGGAGGU004 360 CCUCCUUGCUCGAGAUGGAU004 444
A25_S27 U004 U004 175_ UCC004 AU004 C004 U004 372 C004 C004 U004
C004 456 A81_S26 C004 GAGC004 AAGGAGGU004 C004 U004 U004 GC004 U004
U004 C004 GAGAU004 GGAU004 U004 175_ U002 CC004 AUCUCGAGC004 384
C004 C004 U004 C004 468 A48_S26 AAGGAGGU004 U004 C004 U004 U004
GC004 U004 C004 GAGAU004 GGAU004 U004 175_ U002 CC004 AUCUCGAGC004
396 C005 C005 UC004 CUUG004 480 A82_S36 AAGGAG005 G005 U004 U004
CUCG004 AGA004 UGG005 A005 U004 U004 175_ U002 CC004 AUCU004 408
C005 C005 UC004 CUUG004 492 A83_S36 CGA004 GCAAG004 GAG005 CUCG004
AGA004 UGG005 G005 U004 U004 A005 U004 U004 175_ U002 CC005 AUCU005
420 C005 C005 UC004 CUUG004 504 A84_S36 CGA005 GCAAG005 GAG005
CUCG004 AGA004 UGG005 G005 U004 U004 A005 U004 U004 517_
UUGAUGUUCUC004 340 AGC004 U004 C004 C004 424 A22_S26 AAGGAGCUU004
U004 U004 U004 GAGAAC004 AU004 C004 AAU004 U004 517_
UUGAUGUUCUCAAGGAGCUU004 352 AGCUCCUUGAGAACAUCAAU004 436 A25_S27
U004 U004 517_ UUGAU004 GU004 U004 C004 364 AGC004 U004 C004 C004
448 A81_S26 U004 C004 AAGGAGC004 U004 U004 GAGAAC004 U004 U004 U004
AU004 C004 AAU004 U004 517_ U002 UGAUGUUCUC004 376 AGC004 U004 C004
C004 460 A48_S26 AAGGAGCUU004 U004 U004 U004 GAGAAC004 AU004 C004
AAU004 U004 517_ U002 UGAUGUUCUC004 388 A005 G005 CU004 CCUU004 472
A82_S36 AAGGAGC005 U005 U004 GAGA004 ACA004 UCA005 U004 A005 U004
U004 517_ U002 UG004 AUGU004 400 A005 G005 CU004 CCUU004 484
A83_S36 UCU004 CAAGG004 AGC005 GAGA004 ACA004 UCA005 U005 U004 U004
A005 U004 U004 517_ U002 UG005 AUGU005 412 A005 G005 CU004 CCUU004
496 A84_S36 UCU005 CAAGG005 AGC005 GAGA004 ACA004 UCA005 U005 U004
U004 A005 U004 U004 562_ UUU004 AUGUCUUC004 337 U004 GAAGAGU004 421
A22_S26 ACUCUUC004 AU004 U004 GAAGAC004 AU004 AAAU004 U004 562_
UUUAUGUCUUCACUCUUCAU004 349 UGAAGAGUGAAGACAUAAAU004 433 A25_S27
U004 U004 562_ UUU004 AU004 GU004 C004 361 U004 GAAGAGU004 445
A81_S26 U004 U004 C004 ACUC004 GAAGAC004 AU004 AAAU004 U004 U004
C004 AU004 U004 U004 562_ U002 UU004 AUGUCUUC004 373 U004
GAAGAGU004 457 A48_S26 ACUCUUC004 AU004 U004 GAAGAC004 AU004
AAAU004 U004 562_ U002 UU004 AUGUCUUC004 385 U005 G005 AA004
GAGU004 469 A82_S36 ACUCUUC005 A005 U004 GAAG004 ACA004 UAA005 U004
A005 U004 U004 562_ U002 UU004 AUGU004 397 U005 G005 AA004 GAGU004
481 A83_S36 CUU004 CACUC004 UUC005 GAAG004 ACA004 UAA005 A005 U004
U004 A005 U004 U004 562_ U002 UU005 AUGU005 409 U005 G005 AA004
GAGU004 493 A84_S36 CUU005 CACUC005 UUC005 GAAG004 ACA004 UAA005
A005 U004 U004 A005 U004 U004 751_ AUC004 338 AGC004 U004 C004
AU004 422 A22_S26 AGGAACUGAAUGAGCUU004 U004 C004 AGU004 U004 U004
C004 C004 U004 GAU004 U004 U004 751_ AUCAGGAACUGAAUGAGCUU004 350
AGCUCAUUCAGUUCCUGAUU004 434 A25_S27 U004 U004 751_ AUC004 AGGAAC004
U004 362 AGC004 U004 C004 AU004 446 A81_S26 GAAUGAGC004 U004 U004
U004 C004 AGU004 U004 U004 C004 C004 U004 GAU004 U004 U004 751_
A002 UC004 374 AGC004 U004 C004 AU004 458 A48_S26
AGGAACUGAAUGAGCUU004 U004 C004 AGU004 U004 U004 C004 C004 U004
GAU004 U004 U004 751_ A002 UC004 386 A005 G005 CU004 CAUU004 470
A82_S36 AGGAACUGAAUGAGC005 U005 CAGU004 UCC004 UGA005 U004 U004
U005 U004 U004 751_ A002 UC004 AGGA004 398 A005 G005 CU004 CAUU004
482 A83_S36 ACU004 GAAUG004 AGC005 CAGU004 UCC004 UGA005 U005 U004
U004 U005 U004 U004 751_ A002 UC005 AGGA005 410 A005 G005 CU004
CAUU004 494 A84_S36 ACU005 GAAUG005 AGC005 CAGU004 UCC004 UGA005
U005 U004 U004 U005 U004 U004 755_ UGAGAUC004 339 C004 AU004 U004
C004 423 A22_S26 AGGAACUGAAUGU004 U004 AGU004 U004 C004 C004 U004
GAU004 C004 U004 C004 AU004 U004 755_ UGAGAUCAGGAACUGAAUGU004 351
CAUUCAGUUCCUGAUCUCAU004 435 A25_S27 U004 U004 755_ UGAGAU004 C004
363 C004 AU004 U004 C004 447 A81_S26 AGGAACUGAAU004 GU004 AGU004
U004 C004 C004 U004 U004 GAU004 C004 U004 C004 AU004 U004 755_ U002
GAGAUC004 375 C004 AU004 U004 C004 459 A48_S26 AGGAACUGAAUGU004
U004 AGU004 U004 C004 C004 U004 GAU004 C004 U004 C004 AU004 U004
755_ U002 GAGAUC004 387 C005 A005 UU004 CAGU004 471 A82_S36
AGGAACUGAAU005 G005 U004 UCCU004 GAU004 CUC005 U004 A005 U004 U004
755_ U002 GA004 GAUC004 399 C005 A005 UU004 CAGU004 483 A83_S36
AGG004 AACUG004 AAU005 UCCU004 GAU004 CUC005 G005 U004 U004 A005
U004 U004 755_ U002 GA005 GAUC005 411 C005 A005 UU004 CAGU004 495
A84_S36 AGG005 AACUG005 AAU005 UCCU004 GAU004 CUC005 G005 U004 U004
A005 U004 U004 846_ U004 AU004 ACUUGGGC004 341 C004 AU004 U004 C004
425 A22_S26 AUGGAAUGU004 U004 C004 AU004 GC004 C004 C004 AAGU004
AU004 AU004 U004 846_ UAUACUUGGGCAUGGAAUGU004 353
CAUUCCAUGCCCAAGUAUAU004 437 A25_S27 U004 U004 846_ UAU004 AC004
U004 U004 365 C004 AU004 U004 C004 449 A81_S26 GGGC004 AUGGAAU004
GU004 C004 AU004 GC004 C004 U004 C004 AAGU004 AU004 AU004 U004 846_
U002 AU004 ACUUGGGC004 377 C004 AU004 U004 C004 461 A48_S26
AUGGAAUGU004 U004 C004 AU004 GC004 C004 C004 AAGU004 AU004 AU004
U004 846_ U002 AU004 ACUUGGGC004 389 C005 A005 UU004 CCAU004 473
A82_S36 AUGGAAU005 G005 U004 GCCC004 AAG004 UAU005 U004 A005 U004
U004 846_ U002 AU004 ACUU004 401 C005 A005 UU004 CCAU004 485
A83_S36 GGG004 CAUGG004 AAU005 GCCC004 AAG004 UAU005 G005 U004 U004
A005 U004 U004 846_ U002 AU005 ACUU005 413 C005 A005 UU004 CCAU004
497 A84_S36 GGG005 CAUGG005 AAU005 GCCC004 AAG004 UAU005 G005 U004
U004 A005 U004 U004 1360_ UU004 AUCC004 342 U004 GGAC004 U004 C004
426 A22_S26 AGGUUGGAGUCC004 AU004 C004 AAC004 C004 U004 U004
GGAU004 AAU004 U004 1360_ UUAUCCAGGUUGGAGUCCAU004 354
UGGACUCCAACCUGGAUAAU004 438 A25_S27 U004 U004 1360_ UUAU004 C004
C004 366 U004 GGAC004 U004 C004 450 A81_S26 AGGU004 U004 GGAGU004
C004 AAC004 C004 U004 C004 C004 AU004 U004 GGAU004 AAU004 U004
1360_ U002 U004 AUCC004 378 U004 GGAC004 U004 C004 462 A48_S26
AGGUUGGAGUCC004 AU004 C004 AAC004 C004 U004 U004 GGAU004 AAU004
U004 1360_ U002 U004 AUCC004 390 U005 G005 GA004 CUCC004 474
A82_S36 AGGUUGGAGUCC005 A005 AACC004 UGG004 AUA005 U004 U004 A005
U004 U004 1360_ U002 UA004 UCCA004 402 U005 G005 GA004 CUCC004 486
A83_S36 GGU004 UGGAG004 UCC005 AACC004 UGG004 AUA005 A005 U004 U004
A005 U004 U004 1360_ U002 UA005 UCCA005 414 U005 G005 GA004 CUCC004
498 A84_S36 GGU005 UGGAG005 UCC005 AACC004 UGG004 AUA005 A005 U004
U004 A005 U004 U004 2030 AUUCUGACU004 AUGAAC004 343 GGU004 U004
GU004 U004 427 A22_S26 AACCU004 U004 C004 AU004 AGU004 C004
AGAAU004 U004 U004 2030 AUUCUGACUAUGAACAACCU004 355
GGUUGUUCAUAGUCAGAAUU004 439 A25_S27 U004 U004 2030_ AUU004 C004
U004 GAC004 367 GGU004 U004 GU004 U004 451 A81_S26 U004 AU004
GAAC004 C004 AU004 AGU004 C004 AAC004 C004 U004 U004 AGAAU004 U004
U004 2030 A002 UUCUGACU004 379 GGU004 U004 GU004 U004 463 A48_S26
AUGAAC004 AACCU004 U004 C004 AU004 AGU004 C004 AGAAU004 U004 U004
2030 A002 UUCUGACU004 391 G005 G005 UU004 GUUC004 475 A82_S36
AUGAAC004 AAC005 C005 AUAG004 UCA004 GAA005 U004 U004 U005 U004
U004 2030 A002 UU004 CUGA004 403 G005 G005 UU004 GUUC004 487
A83_S36 CUA004 UGAAC004 AAC005 AUAG004 UCA004 GAA005 C005 U004 U004
U005 U004 U004 2030 A002 UU005 CUGA005 415 G005 G005 UU004 GUUC004
499 A84_S36 CUA005 UGAAC005 AAC005 AUAG004 UCA004 GAA005 C005 U004
U004 U005 U004 U004 2034_ U004 AC004 AAUUCUGACU004 344 GU004 U004
C004 AU004 428 A22_S26 AUGAACU004 U004 AGU004 C004 AGAAU004 U004
GU004 AU004 U004 2034_ UACAAUUCUGACUAUGAACU004 356
GUUCAUAGUCAGAAUUGUAU004 440 A25_S27 U004 U004 2034_ UAC004 AAU004
U004 C004 368 GU004 U004 C004 AU004 452 A81_S26 U004 GAC004 UAU004
AGU004 C004 AGAAU004 GAAC004 U004 U004 U004 GU004 AU004 U004 2034_
U002 AC004 AAUUCUGACU004 380 GU004 U004 C004 AU004 464 A48_S26
AUGAACU004 U004 AGU004 C004 AGAAU004 U004 GU004 AU004 U004
2034_ U002 AC004 AAUUCUGACU004 392 G005 U005 UC004 AUAG004 476
A82_S36 AUGAA005 C005 U004 U004 UCAG004 AAU004 UGU005 A005 U004
U004 2034_ U002 AC004 AAUU004 404 G005 U005 UC004 AUAG004 488
A83_S36 CUG004 ACUAU004 GAA005 UCAG004 AAU004 UGU005 C005 U004 U004
A005 U004 U004 2034_ U002 AC005 AAUU005 416 G005 U005 UC004 AUAG004
500 A84_S36 CUG005 ACUAU005 GAA005 UCAG004 AAU004 UGU005 C005 U004
U004 A005 U004 U004 2138_ UCUGUUU004 AU004 345 GC004 AGAGAU004 C004
429 A22_S26 AGAUCUCUGCU004 U004 U004 AU004 AAAC004 AGAU004 U004
2138_ UCUGUUUAUAGAUCUCUGCU004 357 GCAGAGAUCUAUAAACAGAU004 441
A25_S27 U004 U004 2138_ UCU004 GU004 U004 U004 369 GC004 AGAGAU004
C004 453 A81_S26 AU004 AGAUCU004 C004 U004 AU004 AAAC004 U004 GC004
U004 U004 AGAU004 U004 2138_ U002 CUGUUU004 AU004 381 GC004
AGAGAU004 C004 465 A48_S26 AGAUCUCUGCU004 U004 U004 AU004 AAAC004
AGAU004 U004 2138_ U002 CUGUUU004 AU004 393 G005 C005 AG004 AGAU004
477 A82_S36 AGAUCUCUG005 C005 U004 CUAU004 AAA004 CAG005 U004 A005
U004 U004 2138_ U002 CU004 GUUU004 405 G005 C005 AG004 AGAU004 489
A83_S36 AUA004 GAUCU004 CUG005 CUAU004 AAA004 CAG005 C005 U004 U004
A005 U004 U004 2138_ U002 CU005 GUUU005 417 G005 C005 AG004 AGAU004
501 A84_S36 AUA005 GAUCU005 CUG005 CUAU004 AAA004 CAG005 C005 U004
U004 A005 U004 U004 2153_ UU004 AGC004 AU004 346 C004 AGAC004
AGGC004 430 A22_S26 AGAGCCUGUCUGU004 U004 U004 C004 U004 AU004
GC004 U004 AAU004 U004 2153_ UUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCUGU004 358
CAGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAAU004 442 A25_S27 U004 U004 2153_ UUAGC004 AU004
AGAGC004 370 C004 AGAC004 AGGC004 454 A81_S26 CUGU004 C004 U004
GU004 U004 C004 U004 AU004 U004 GC004 U004 AAU004 U004 2153_ U002
U004 AGC004 AU004 382 C004 AGAC004 AGGC004 466 A48_S26
AGAGCCUGUCUGU004 U004 U004 C004 U004 AU004 GC004 U004 AAU004 U004
2153_ U002 U004 AGC004 AU004 394 C005 A005 GA004 CAGG004 478
A82_S36 AGAGCCUGUCU005 G005 U004 CUCU004 AUG004 CUA005 U004 A005
U004 U004 2153_ U002 UA004 GCAU004 406 C005 A005 GA004 CAGG004 490
A83_S36 AGA004 GCCUG004 UCU005 CUCU004 AUG004 CUA005 G005 U004 U004
A005 U004 U004 2153_ U002 UA005 GCAU005 418 C005 A005 GA004 CAGG004
502 A84_S36 AGA005 GCCUG005 UCU005 CUCU004 AUG004 CUA005 G005 U004
U004 A005 U004 U004 2154_ UUU004 AGC004 AU004 347 AGAC004 AGGC004
U004 431 A22_S26 AGAGCCUGUCUU004 U004 C004 U004 AU004 GC004 U004
AAAU004 U004 2154_ UUUAGCAUAGAGCCUGUCUU004 359
AGACAGGCUCUAUGCUAAAU004 443 A25_S27 U004 U004 2154_ UUU004 AGC004
AU004 371 AGAC004 AGGC004 U004 455 A81_S26 AGAGCCU004 GU004 C004
C004 U004 AU004 GC004 U004 U004 U004 U004 AAAU004 U004 2154_ U002
UU004 AGC004 AU004 383 AGAC004 AGGC004 U004 467 A48_S26
AGAGCCUGUCUU004 U004 C004 U004 AU004 GC004 U004 AAAU004 U004 2154_
U002 UU004 AGC004 AU004 395 A005 G005 AC004 AGGC004 479 A82_S36
AGAGCCUGUC005 U005 U004 UCUA004 UGC004 UAA005 U004 A005 U004 U004
2154_ U002 UU004 AGCA004 407 A005 G005 AC004 AGGC004 491 A83_S36
UAG004 AGCCU004 GUC005 UCUA004 UGC004 UAA005 U005 U004 U004 A005
U004 U004 2154_ U002 UU005 AGCA005 419 A005 G005 AC004 AGGC004 503
A84_S36 UAG005 AGCCU005 GUC005 UCUA004 UGC004 UAA005 U005 U004 U004
A005 U004 U004
Example 1D. Groups of Overlapping HSF1 RNAi Agent Sequences
[0917] Some of the RNAi agents listed herein overlap each other in
sequence. Table 4, below, provides a compilation of some of the
groups of overlapping RNAi agents, wherein each member of a group
overlaps each other member of the same group by at least 12 nt.
[0918] In various embodiments, the disclosure relates to groups of
RNAi agents with overlapping sequences. Thus, the disclosure
encompasses groups of RNAi agents wherein each RNAi agent in the
group overlaps with each other RNAi agent in the same group by at
least 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or more
nucleotides. Particularly, in one embodiment, the overlap is at
least 12 nt. Groups of sequences that overlap are shown in Table
4.
TABLE-US-00007 TABLE 4 Overlapping sequences in HSF1 RNAi agents.
This Table presents sets of HSF1 RNAi agents (last column) wherein
all the RNAi agents within each set comprise the same overlapping
sequence in the antisense strand (first column) or sense strand
(second column). In the column ''Groups of Overlapping RNAi Agents
to HSF1'', groups of overlapping RNAi agents are presented by
nickname As in other Tables, the nicknames are preceded by
''hs_HSF1_''; thus, for example, ''A22_S26'' is the same as
''hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26'', etc. The present disclosure contemplates
any group of overlapping RNAi agents disclosed herein (e.g.,
751_A22_S26, 751_A25_S27,751_A81_S26, 751_A48_S26, 751_A82_S36,
751_A83_ S36, 751_A84_S36, 755_A22_S26, 755_A25_S27, 755_A81_S26,
755_A48_S26, 755_A82_S36, 755_A83_S36, and 755_A84_S36) or any
portion or subgroup of that group (e.g., 751_A22_S26, 751_A25_S27,
and 751_A81_S26; and/or 755_A82_S36, 755_A83_S36, and 755_A84_S36
and/or 751_A84_S36, 755_A22_ S26, 755_A25_S27, and 755_A81_S26),
etc. Groups of Overlapping Antisense SEQ ID Sense Sequence SEQ ID
RNAi Agents to Sequence Overlap NO: Overlap NO: HSF1
ATCAGGAACTGAATG 507 CATTCAGTTCCTGAT 510 751_A22_S26 751_A25_S27
751_A81_S26 751_A48_S26 751_A82_S36 751_A83_S36 751_A84_S36
755_A22_S26 755_A25_S27 755_A81_S26 755_A48_S26 755_A82_S36
755_A83_S36 755_A84_S36 ATTCTGACTATGAAC 508 GTTCATAGTCAGAAT 511
2030_A22_S26 2030_A25_S27 2030_A81_S26 2030_A48_S26 2030_A82_S36
2030_A83_S36 2030_A84_S36 2034_A22_S26 2034_A25_S27 2034_A81_S26
2034_A48_S26 2034_A82_S36 2034_A83_S36 2034_A84_S36 TTAGCATAGAGCCTG
509 AGACAGGCTCTATGCTAA 512 2153_A22_S26 TCTG 2153_A25_S27
2153_A81_S26 2153_A48_S26 2153_A82_S36 2153_A83_S36 2153_A84_S36
2154_A22_S26 2154_A25_S27 2154_A81_S26 2154_A48_S26 2154_A82_S36
2154_A83_S36 2154_A84_S36
[0919] Tables 2, 3 and 4 show, for example, that all RNAi agents
with the prefix hs_HSF1_751 and hs_HSF1_755 (e.g.,
hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26, hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27, hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26,
hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26, hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36, hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36,
hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36, hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26, hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27,
hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26, hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26, hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36, and
hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36, and hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36, modified variants
thereof, etc.) share the common technical feature of the sequence
of CATTCAGTTCCTGAT (SEQ ID NO: 510) in the sense strand, and the
sequence of ATCAGGAACTGAATG (SEQ ID NO: 507) in the antisense
strand.
[0920] The disclosure thus encompasses various embodiments
comprising groups of overlapping RNAi agents, for example (1) RNAi
agents comprising the sequences of CATTCAGTTCCTGAT (SEQ ID NO: 510)
or ATCAGGAACTGAATG (SEQ ID NO: 507) (e.g., any combination of or
all of hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26; hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27;
hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26; hs_HSF1_751_A48_S26; hs_HSF1_751_A82_S36;
hs_HSF1_751_A83_S36; hs_HSF1_751_A84_S36; hs_HSF1_755_A22_S26;
hs_HSF1_755_A25_S27; hs_HSF1_755_A81_S26; hs_HSF1_755_A48_S26; and
hs_HSF1_755_A82_S36; and hs_HSF1_755_A83_S36; hs_HSF1_755_A84_S36,
and modified variants thereof); (2) RNAi agents comprising the
sequences of CATTCAGTTCCTGAT (SEQ ID NO: 510) or ATCAGGAACTGAATG
(SEQ ID NO: 507); (3) RNAi agents comprising a first strand and/or
a second strand comprising a sequence of CATTCAGTTCCTGAT (SEQ ID
NO: 510) or ATCAGGAACTGAATG (SEQ ID NO: 507); (4) RNAi agents
comprising a sense strand and/or a antisense strand comprising 15
contiguous nt with 0 to 3 mismatches from a sequence of
CATTCAGTTCCTGAT (SEQ ID NO: 510) or ATCAGGAACTGAATG (SEQ ID NO:
507); (5) RNAi agents comprising a first strand comprising 15
contiguous nt with 0 to 3 mismatches from a sequence of
CATTCAGTTCCTGAT (SEQ ID NO: 510); (6) RNAi agents comprising a
strand comprising 15 contiguous nt with 0 to 3 mismatches from a
sequence of ATCAGGAACTGAATG (SEQ ID NO: 507); etc. The disclosure
also encompasses similar embodiments reflecting all the overlapping
groups of RNAi agents as described in Table A2.
[0921] Variants of RNAi agents (e.g., comprising different
modifications, caps, etc.) are disclosed herein, e.g., in Tables
A1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. In these texts and tables, for example,
hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26 shares the same sequence as
hs_HSF1_751_A25_S27, and hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26, though the RNAi
agents may differ in their modifications, caps (e.g., 5' and/or 3'
caps), etc. However, any overlapping group comprising a RNAi agent
of a given sequence also comprises any other RNAi agent which has
the same sequence, but different variations in modifications, caps,
etc. Thus, any group of overlapping RNAi agents that includes
hs_HSF1_751_A22_S26 also includes HSF1_751_A25_S27,
hs_HSF1_751_A81_S26 and other variants of the same sequence (e.g.,
with different modifications, caps, etc.). More embodiments are
provided herein, and are included in the scope of each group of
RNAi agents of the disclosure.
Example 2. Activity of RNAi Agents to HSF1
[0922] RNAi agent activity is tested in vitro in HeLa cells
(Example 2A), GTL-16 cells (Example 2B) and SK-BR-3 (SKBR3) cells
(Example 2C).
[0923] In various assays, the transfection agent is RNAiMAX.
[0924] To establish a dose-response for a RNAi agent, the starting
concentration is 10 nM, with various 1:3 dilutions for a 9-point
single agent dose response curve.
[0925] The timepoint for measuring KD (gene knockdown) is 48
hours.
[0926] Media is changed at 24 hours.
Additional details are provided in the protocols in Example 3.
Example 2A. Activity of RNAi Agents to HSF1 in HeLa Cells
[0927] For in vitro experiments, RNAi agent dose-response activity
is measured in HeLa cells. HeLa cells are transfected with RNAi
agents at 1, 5 or 10 nM. HSF1 qRT-PCR protocols were performed at
48 hours after transfection.
[0928] Results are shown in FIG. 2A for A22_S26 modification
formats for HSF1 RNAi agents hs_HSF1_175_, hs_HSF1_517_,
hs_HSF1_562_, hs_HSF1_751_, hs_HSF1_755_, hs_HSF1_846_,
hs_HSF1_1360_, hs_HSF1_2030_, hs_HSF1_2034_, hs_HSF1_2138_,
hs_HSF1_2153_, and hs_HSF1_2154_. Vertical bars indicate residual
gene activity; e.g., for hs_HSF1_562, residual gene activity at 10
nM is <20%, indicating that gene knockdown is >80%.
[0929] FIG. 2B shows activity for A25_S27 variants of these
sequences.
[0930] FIG. 2C shows activity for AV14_S26 [also known as
A_LO_V14_S26 or A81_S26] variants of these sequences.
[0931] FIG. 2D shows activity for A48_S26 variants of these
sequences.
[0932] FIG. 2E shows activity for AV15_SV7 (A82_S50, also known as
A_LO_V15 S_LO_V7) variants of these sequences.
[0933] FIG. 2F shows activity for AV16_SV1 (A83_S36, also known as
A_LO_V16 S_LO_V1) variants of these sequences.
[0934] FIG. 2G shows activity for AV17_SV1 (A84_S36, also known as
A_LO_V17 S_LO_V1) variants of these sequences.
[0935] The results in FIGS. 2A to 2G show that at least one variant
of each of hs_HSF1_175_; hs_HSF1_517_; hs_HSF1_562_; hs_HSF1_751_;
hs_HSF1_755_; hs_HSF1_846_; hs_HSF1_1360_; hs_HSF1_2030_;
hs_HSF1_2034_; and hs_HSF1_2138_ was effective in mediating RNA
interference against HeLa cells in vitro.
Example 2B. Activity of HSF1 RNAi Agents in GTL-16 Cells
[0936] HSF1 RNAi agents are tested in vitro on GTL-16 cells. The
results are shown in Table 5, below.
[0937] This Table provides the EC50 for proliferation, the EC50 for
knockdown, and % knockdown at 10 nM. Thus, for hs_HSF1_846_A25_S27,
the EC50 for proliferation is >10 nM, the EC50 for 50% knockdown
is 0.03 nM; and the % knockdown at 10 nM is 80% (indicating 20%
residual gene activity). "-" indicates that this data point was not
performed.
[0938] The table is arranged with the most potent RNAi agents
(lowest EC50 knockdown in nM) at the top.
TABLE-US-00008 TABLE 5 EC50 EC50 % Prolif- Knock- Knock- eration
down down at siRNAs (nM) (nM) 10 nM hsHSF1_846_A25_S27 >10 0.03
80 hsHSF1_751_A25_S27 >10 0.04 80 hsHSF1_755_A25_S27 >10 0.04
80 hsHSF1_2138_A25_S27 >10 0.05 80 hsHSF1_2030_A25_S27 >10
0.06 80 hsHSF1_562_A25_S27 >10 0.10 70 hsHSF1_846_A48_S26 >10
0.17 70 hsHSF1_2030_A22_S26 >10 0.19 70 hsHSF1_846_A22_S26
>10 0.26 70 hsHSF1_751_A22_S26 >10 0.63 70
hsHSF1_751_A_LO_V14_S26 >10 0.04 60 hsHSF1_2030_A48_S26 >10
0.05 60 hsHSF1_175_A25_S27 >10 0.09 60 hsHSF1_2138_A22_S26
>10 0.23 60 hsHSF1_755_A22_S26 >10 0.62 60 hsHSF1_562_A22_S26
>10 0.73 60 hsHSF1_2034_A25_S27 >10 0.05 50
hsHSF1_2138_A_LO_V16_S_LO_V1 >10 0.13 50 hsHSF1_751_A48_S26
>10 0.38 50 hsHSF1_755_A_LO_V14_S26 >10 0.89 50
hsHSF1_562_A48_S26 >10 0.05 40 hsHSF1_2138_A_LO_V14_S26 >10
0.06 40 hsHSF1_2034_A22_S26 >10 1.90 60 hsHSF1_2030_A_LO_V14_S26
>10 3.61 50 hsHSF1_846_A_LO_V14_S26 >10 8.40 60
hsHSF1_175_A22_S26 >10 >10 50 hsHSF1_562_A_LO_V14_S26 >10
>10 -- hsHSF1_2034_A_LO_V14_S26 >10 >10 20
hsHSF1_755_A48_S26 >10 >10 30 hsHSF1_2034_A48_S26 >10
>10 30 hsHSF1_2138_A48_S26 >10 >10 60 hsHSF1_175_A48_S26
>10 >10 50 hsHSF1_2034_A_LO_V16_S_LO_V1 >10 >10 50
Example 2C. Activity of HSF1 RNAi Agents in SK-Br-3 Cells
[0939] HSF1 RNAi agents are tested in vitro on SK-BR-3 (SKBR3)
cells. The results are shown in Table 6, below. RNAiMAX is 0.3 ul.
7 day CTG assay is performed, as is a 4 day KD (gene knockdown)
assay.
TABLE-US-00009 TABLE 6 Activity of HSF1 RNAi Agents in SK-BR-3
Cells in vitro. % Inhibition % SiRNAs at 10 nM Knockdown at 10 nM
hsHSF1_846_A22_S26 0 92 hsHSF1_2138_A22_S26 8 92 hsHSF1_751_A48_S26
20 92 hsHSF1_751_A22_S26 25 95 hsHSF1_846_A48_S26 25 94
hsHSF1_751_A_LO_V14_S26 35 92 hsHSF1_2030_A48_S26 40 94
hsHSF1_2030_A22_S26 50 93
Example 2D. Activity of HSF1 RNAi Agents in GTL-16 and SK-Br-3
Cells
[0940] Table 7 provides a comparison of the activity of selected
HSF1 RNAi agents in GTL-16 and SK-BR-3 cells in vitro.
TABLE-US-00010 TABLE 7 % Inhibition % Knockdown % Inhibition %
Knockdown SiRNAs in GTL-16 in GTL-16 in SK-BR-3 in SK-BR-3
hsHSF1_846_A22_S26 0 70 0 92 hsHSF1_2138_A22_S26 0 60 8 92
hsHSF1_751_A48_S26 0 50 20 92 hsHSF1_751_A22_S26 0 70 25 95
hsHSF1_846_A48_S26 8 70 25 94 hsHSF1_751_A_LO_V14_S26 8 60 35 92
hsHSF1_2030_A48_S26 5 60 40 94 hsHSF1_2030_A22_S26 6 70 50 93
Example 3. Specificity of HSF1 RNAi Agents to HSF1
[0941] RNAi agent hs_HSF1_2138, shown by experimental data
discussed above to be effective in mediating RNAi against HSF1, was
found to have a 19-mer complementarity to a portion of the sense
strand of another gene, DGAT1 mRNA.
[0942] hs_HSF1_2138, PBS (phosphate-buffered saline, a negative
control), hs_HSF1_544 or HSF-544-1 (hs_HSF_562], HSF1_2120-1
[hs_HSF1_2138] and the unrelated luc (luciferase, another negative
control) were tested for RNA interference in vivo in Hep3B
subcutaneous tumors in test animals RNAi agents were delivered in a
lipid nanoparticle.
[0943] The results showed that hs_HSF_562 (about 75% gene
knockdown) and hs_HSF1_2138 (about 73% gene knockdown) both
mediated RNAi against HSF1 but not significantly against DGAT1,
with RNAi in the range of only about 20% for both hs_HSF_562 and
hs_HSF1_2138.
[0944] As for the controls, PBS did not knockdown either HSF1 or
DGAT1 expression. The luciferase RNAi agent was also ineffective in
knocking down either HSF1 or DGAT1 expression.
[0945] These results show that hs_HSF1_2138 (which was shown above
to mediate RNAi against HSF1) did not mediate RNAi against DGAT1,
despite having a 19-mer complementary to the DGAT1 mRNA.
[0946] Similar results are also obtained using the same RNAi agents
in HeLa cells in vitro.
Example 4. Experimental Protocols
[0947] This Example details experimental protocols for screening of
duplexes in gene knockdown and cell proliferation assays. This
Example describes: (A) the overall screening procedure for
measuring the effects of duplexes on HSF1 gene knockdown and cell
proliferation; (B) the cDNA synthesis procedure for measuring gene
knockdown; and (C) the proliferation CTG (PROMEGA CELL TITER
GLO.TM. luminescent cell viability assay) assay procedure.
[0948] A. Overall Screening Procedure for Measuring Effects of
Duplexes on Knockdown and Cell Proliferation.
[0949] The overall screening procedure involves these steps:
inputting platemap to template (to program the TECAN FREEDOM
EVO.TM. robotic worktable in preparing initial multi-well plates);
creating the master block (by the TECAN); aliquoting 20 ul per cell
plate (performed by PERKIN ELMER JANUS.TM. automated workstation);
cell plating; changing media at 24 hours; measuring knockdown at 48
hours (performed by ZYMARK CALIPER SCICLONE ALH3000.TM. liquid
handing system); and measuring cell proliferation with CTG
assay.
[0950] Details: The total number of duplexes screened is 33. A
9-point dose response is performed, starting with a concentration
of 10 nM and 1:3 dilutions for 9-point single agent dose response.
The number of cell lines tested is 2 (GTL-16 and SK-BR-3). The
timepoint for measuring knockdown is 48 hours. The timepoints for
measuring proliferation are 5 days and 10 days.
[0951] Additional Details: The transfection agent is RNAiMax.
OptiMem I media is also used. The volume of transfection
reagent=0.1 ul/well.times.100 wells.times.number of cell plates to
be screened+Dead volume for 2 plates. The volume of OptiMem I
media=9.9 ul/well.times.100 wells.times.number of cell plates to be
screened+Dead volume for 2 plates. For example, for 2 blocks and 2
cell lines, the transfection reagent needed=200 ul, and OptiMem I
media needed=19.8 ml. This mix is incubated for 10 min. at room
temperature. 1.8 ul of siRNA as per plate map in the workbook is
aliquoted to column 2 of 96-well U-bottom plate. A siRNA aliquoted
plate is prepared and put into position. An empty 96-well U-bottom
plate is prepared and placed into position. The method is run to
create a block with siRNA+transfection reagent and incubated for 20
minutes at room temperature.
[0952] B. cDNA Synthesis for TAQMAN.TM. Assay System for Measuring
Knockdown Mediated by Duplexes.
[0953] This procedure involves the following steps (CELLS-TO-CT.TM.
kit from Applied Biosystems): 1.times.PBS is placed at 4 degrees or
on ice. Lysis buffer is prepared by mixing 49.5 ul/well of lysis
solution+0.5 ul/well of DNAse I and aliquoting to U-bottom 96-well
plate. Plates are checked for confluency or contamination. Stop
solution, 2.times.RT buffer and 20.times.RT-enzyme mix are thawed.
Stop solution is aliquoted to 96-well PCR plate and 10 ul of dead
volume is added. Cells in contaminated wells are disposed of.
[0954] cDNA is generated via RT (reverse transcription). This
procedure involves the following steps: RT mastermix plates are
prepared. Mix is made and aliquoted 16 ul/well to 96-well PCR plate
and plates are placed on ice. 10 ul of 2.times.RT buffer, 1 ul of
20.times.RT Enzyme mix, and 5 ul of DNAase RNAse free ultrapure
water is used per well. CALIPER SCICLONE ALH3000.TM. liquid handing
system is used to apirate media and add 50 ul of cold 1.times.PBS
(phosphate-buffered saline solution) to 4 plates that undergo lysis
and RT steps. Plates are transferred to ice. PBS is aspirated. Cell
plates, lysis, RT and stop solution plates are placed on deck per
the layout. A method is run on the ALH3000.TM. liquid handling
system, where it transfers prealiquoted lysis buffer, stop solution
and RT-mix to cell plates for generating cDNA for knockdown. Plates
are transferred to a BIORAD.TM. PCR machine and the PCR method run.
Cell plates are stored at -80 C for processing for lysis, stop
reactions and RT reactions, if required to repeat the
experiment.
[0955] The TAQMAN.TM. Assay is performed. This procedure involves
the following steps: cDNA plates are thawed and centrifuged at 3000
rpm (revolutions per minutes) for 3 min. 2.times.Taqman universal
master mix and 20.times. beta-actin are added. Appropriate probes
are added and aliquoted to 96 well PCR plates and the assay
run.
[0956] C. Proliferation CTG Reads.
[0957] The following steps are used in the CTG procedure: After the
plates are incubated either day 4 or day 5 (as per the project),
100 ul of PROMEGA CELL TITER GLO.TM. (CTG) luminescent cell
viability assay solution is added. The plates are shaken for 15-20
min. on plate shaker and read. The data is collected and saved.
EQUIVALENTS
[0958] A composition of embodiment 1 is a composition comprising a
RNAi agent for inhibition of HSF1 comprising a sense strand and an
antisense strand, wherein the antisense strand comprises at least
15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides
from the antisense strand of a RNAi agent specific to HSF1 provided
in Table A1.
[0959] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the composition
further comprises a second RNAi agent to HSF1.
[0960] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the antisense
strand is 30 or fewer nucleotides in length.
[0961] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the sense strand
and the antisense strand form a duplex region 15 to 30 nucleotide
pairs in length.
[0962] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the antisense
strand and the sense strand are independently 19 to 23 nucleotides
in length.
[0963] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a modification that causes the RNAi agent to have
increased stability in a biological sample or environment.
[0964] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises at least one modified backbone and/or at least one
2'-modified nucleotide.
[0965] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises:
[0966] a) at least one 5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
and/or
[0967] b) at least one 5'-uridine-guanine-3' (5'-ug-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
and/or
[0968] c) at least one 5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
and/or
[0969] d) at least one 5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide.
[0970] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 2'-modification selected from the group consisting of:
2'-deoxy, 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl
(2'-O-MOE), 2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl
(2'-O-DMAOE), 2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA).
[0971] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a blunt end.
[0972] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap.
[0973] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap and a blunt end.
[0974] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap and at least one 2' modification.
[0975] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 5' end cap.
[0976] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 5' end cap and a 3' end cap.
[0977] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap, a blunt end and a 5' end cap.
[0978] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises any one or more of: at least one 2' modification, a 3'
end cap, a 5' end cap, and a blunt end.
[0979] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises an overhang having 1 to 4 unpaired nucleotides.
[0980] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises an overhang at the 3'-end of the antisense strand of the
RNAi agent.
[0981] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent is
ligated to one or more agent selected from: one or more diagnostic
compound, reporter group, cross-linking agent, nuclease-resistance
conferring moiety, natural or unusual nucleobase, lipophilic
molecule, cholesterol, lipid, lectin, steroid, uvaol, hecigenin,
diosgenin, terpene, triterpene, sarsasapogenin, Friedelin,
epifriedelanol-derivatized lithocholic acid, vitamin, carbohydrate,
dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan, synthetic carbohydrate, oligo
lactate 15-mer, natural polymer, low- or medium-molecular weight
polymer, inulin, cyclodextrin, hyaluronic acid, protein,
protein-binding agent, integrin-targeting molecule, polycationic,
peptide, polyamine, peptide mimic, and/or transferrin.
[0982] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
60% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[0983] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
70% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[0984] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
80% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[0985] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
90% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[0986] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.1 nM.
[0987] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.01 nM.
[0988] The composition of embodiment 1, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.001 nM.
[0989] A composition of embodiment 2 is a composition comprising a
RNAi agent for inhibition of HSF1 comprising a first strand and a
second strand, wherein the first strand and second strand comprise
at least 15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3
nucleotides from the first and second strand, respectively, of a
RNAi agent specific to HSF1 provided in Table A1.
[0990] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the composition
comprises a second RNAi agent to HSF1.
[0991] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the second strand
is 30 or fewer nucleotides in length.
[0992] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the first strand
and the second strand form a duplex region 15 to 30 nucleotide
pairs in length.
[0993] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the first strand
and the second strand are independently 19 to 23 nucleotides in
length.
[0994] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a modification that causes the RNAi agent to have
increased stability in a biological sample or environment.
[0995] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a phosphorothioate and/or a 2'-modified nucleotide.
[0996] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises:
[0997] at least one 5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3') dinucleotide,
wherein the uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide; and/or at least
one 5'-uridine-guanine-3' (5'-ug-3') dinucleotide, wherein the
5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
[0998] and/or at least one 5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide;
[0999] and/or at least one 5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide.
[1000] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises one or more 2'-modifications selected from the group
consisting of:
[1001] 2'-deoxy, 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl
(2'-O-MOE), 2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl
(2'-O-DMAOE), 2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA).
[1002] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a blunt end.
[1003] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap.
[1004] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap and a blunt end.
[1005] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap and at least one 2' modification.
[1006] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 5' end cap.
[1007] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 5' end cap and a 3' end cap.
[1008] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap, a blunt end and a 5' end cap.
[1009] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises any one or more of: at least one 2' modification, a 3'
end cap, a 5' end cap, and a blunt end.
[1010] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises an overhang having 1 to 4 unpaired nucleotides.
[1011] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises an overhang at the 3'-end of the antisense strand.
[1012] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent is
ligated to one or more agents, the agent selected from a: one or
more diagnostic compound, reporter group, cross-linking agent,
nuclease-resistance conferring moiety, natural or unusual
nucleobase, lipophilic molecule, cholesterol, lipid, lectin,
steroid, uvaol, hecigenin, diosgenin, terpene, triterpene,
sarsasapogenin, Friedelin, epifriedelanol-derivatized lithocholic
acid, vitamin, carbohydrate, dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan,
synthetic carbohydrate, oligo lactate 15-mer, natural polymer, low-
or medium-molecular weight polymer, inulin, cyclodextrin,
hyaluronic acid, protein, protein-binding agent, integrin-targeting
molecule, polycationic, peptide, polyamine, peptide mimic, and/or
transferrin.
[1013] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
60% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1014] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
70% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1015] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
80% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1016] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
90% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1017] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.1 nM.
[1018] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.01 nM.
[1019] The composition of embodiment 2, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.001 nM.
[1020] A method of embodiment 3 is a method comprising a method of
treating a HSF1-related disease in an individual, comprising the
step of administering to the individual a therapeutically effective
amount of a composition comprising a RNAi agent for inhibition of
HSF1 comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of
a RNAi agent specific to HSF1 provided in Table A1.
[1021] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the HSF1-related disease
is cancer, or autoimmune, or a viral disease.
[1022] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the HSF1-related disease
is cancer.
[1023] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the method further
comprises the step of administering an additional treatment for
cancer, or autoimmune, or a viral disease.
[1024] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the composition
comprises a second RNAi agent to HSF1.
[1025] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the method further
comprises the step of administering an additional RNAi agent to
HSF1.
[1026] The method of embodiment 3, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment.
[1027] The method of embodiment 3, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment and wherein the
additional treatment is a composition.
[1028] The method of embodiment 3, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment and wherein the
additional treatment is a composition, and wherein the composition
is a HSP90 inhibitor.
[1029] The method of embodiment 3, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment and wherein the
additional treatment is a composition, and wherein the composition
is a HSP90 inhibitor, and wherein the HSP90 inhibitor is
AUY922.
[1030] The method of embodiment 3, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment and wherein the
additional treatment is a method.
[1031] The method of embodiment 3, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment and wherein the
additional treatment and the RNAi agent can be administered in any
order.
[1032] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the antisense strand is
30 or fewer nucleotides in length.
[1033] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the sense strand and the
antisense strand form a duplex region 15 to 30 nucleotide pairs in
length.
[1034] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the sense strand and the
antisense strand are independently 19 to 23 nucleotides in
length.
[1035] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a modification that causes the RNAi agent to have increased
stability in a biological sample or environment.
[1036] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a phosphorothioate and/or a 2'-modified nucleotide.
[1037] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises:
[1038] at least one 5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3') dinucleotide,
wherein the uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide; and/or at least
one 5'-uridine-guanine-3' (5'-ug-3') dinucleotide, wherein the
5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
[1039] and/or at least one 5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide;
[1040] and/or at least one 5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide.
[1041] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
one or more 2'-modifications selected from the group consisting
of:
[1042] 2'-deoxy, 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl
(2'-O-MOE), 2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl
(2'-O-DMAOE), 2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA).
[1043] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a blunt end.
[1044] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 3' end cap.
[1045] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 3' end cap and a blunt end.
[1046] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 3' end cap and at least one 2' modification.
[1047] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 5' end cap.
[1048] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 5' end cap and a 3' end cap.
[1049] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 3' end cap, a blunt end and a 5' end cap.
[1050] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
any one or more of: at least one 2' modification, a 3' end cap, a
5' end cap, and a blunt end.
[1051] A method of embodiment 4 is a method comprising a method of
inhibiting the expression of the HSF1 gene in an individual,
comprising the step of administering to the individual a
therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a RNAi
agent for inhibition of HSF1 comprising a sense strand and an
antisense strand, wherein the antisense strand comprises at least
15 contiguous nucleotides differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides
from the antisense strand of a RNAi agent specific to HSF1 provided
in Table A1.
[1052] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the individual is
afflicted with or susceptible to a HSF1-related disease.
[1053] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the HSF1-related disease
is cancer, or autoimmune, or a viral disease.
[1054] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the HSF1-related disease
is cancer.
[1055] The method of embodiment 4, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment.
[1056] The method of embodiment 4, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment.
[1057] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the additional treatment
is a composition.
[1058] The method of embodiment 4, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment.
[1059] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the additional treatment
is a method.
[1060] The method of embodiment 4, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment.
[1061] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the additional treatment
and the RNAi agent can be administered in any order.
[1062] The method of embodiment 4, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment.
[1063] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the additional treatment
is a HSP90 inhibitor.
[1064] The method of embodiment 4, further comprising the
administration of an additional treatment.
[1065] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the additional treatment
is a HSP90 inhibitor and wherein the HSP90 inhibitor is AUY922.
[1066] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the antisense strand is
30 or fewer nucleotides in length.
[1067] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the sense strand and the
antisense strand form a duplex region 15 to 30 nucleotide pairs in
length.
[1068] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the sense strand and the
antisense strand are independently 19 to 23 nucleotides in
length.
[1069] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a modification that causes the RNAi agent to have increased
stability in a biological sample or environment.
[1070] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a phosphorothioate and/or a 2'-modified nucleotide.
[1071] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises:
[1072] at least one 5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3') dinucleotide,
wherein the uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide; and/or at least
one 5'-uridine-guanine-3' (5'-ug-3') dinucleotide, wherein the
5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
[1073] and/or at least one 5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide;
[1074] and/or at least one 5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide.
[1075] The method of embodiment 3, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
one or more 2'-modifications selected from the group consisting
of:
[1076] 2'-deoxy, 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl
(2'-O-MOE), 2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl
(2'-O-DMAOE), 2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA).
[1077] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a blunt end.
[1078] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 3' end cap.
[1079] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 3' end cap and a blunt end.
[1080] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 3' end cap and at least one 2' modification.
[1081] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 5' end cap.
[1082] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 5' end cap and a 3' end cap.
[1083] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
a 3' end cap, a blunt end and a 5' end cap.
[1084] The method of embodiment 4, wherein the RNAi agent comprises
any one or more of: at least one 2' modification, a 3' end cap, a
5' end cap, and a blunt end.
[1085] A composition of embodiment 5 comprises a medicament for use
in an RNAi formulation comprising a RNAi agent for inhibition of
HSF1 comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand, wherein the
antisense strand comprises at least 15 contiguous nucleotides
differing by 0, 1, 2, or 3 nucleotides from the antisense strand of
a RNAi agent specific to HSF1 provided in Table A1.
[1086] Any composition above in a pharmaceutically effective
formulation.
[1087] The composition according to embodiment 5, for use in a
method of treating a HSF1-related disease in an individual, the
method comprising the step of administering to the individual a
therapeutically effective amount of a composition according to
embodiment 5.
[1088] The use of a composition according to embodiment 5, in the
manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a HSF1-related
disease.
[1089] The use of a composition according to embodiment 5, wherein
the HSF1-related disease is cancer, or autoimmune, or a viral
disease.
[1090] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein all the pyrimidines
are 2' O-methyl-modified nucleotides.
[1091] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein all the pyrimidines
are 2' O-methyl-modified nucleotides.
[1092] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the composition
comprises a second RNAi agent to HSF1.
[1093] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the second strand
is 30 or fewer nucleotides in length.
[1094] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the first strand
and the second strand form a duplex region 15 to 30 nucleotide
pairs in length.
[1095] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the first strand
and the second strand are independently 19 to 23 nucleotides in
length.
[1096] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a modification that causes the RNAi agent to have
increased stability in a biological sample or environment.
[1097] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a phosphorothioate and/or a 2'-modified nucleotide.
[1098] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises:
[1099] at least one 5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3') dinucleotide,
wherein the uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide; and/or at least
one 5'-uridine-guanine-3' (5'-ug-3') dinucleotide, wherein the
5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
[1100] and/or at least one 5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide;
[1101] and/or at least one 5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide.
[1102] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises one or more 2'-modifications selected from the group
consisting of:
[1103] 2'-deoxy, 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl
(2'-O-MOE), 2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl
(2'-O-DMAOE), 2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA).
[1104] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a blunt end.
[1105] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap.
[1106] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap and a blunt end.
[1107] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap and at least one 2' modification.
[1108] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 5' end cap.
[1109] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 5' end cap and a 3' end cap.
[1110] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap, a blunt end and a 5' end cap.
[1111] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises any one or more of: at least one 2' modification, a 3'
end cap, a 5' end cap, and a blunt end.
[1112] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises an overhang having 1 to 4 unpaired nucleotides.
[1113] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises an overhang at the 3'-end of the antisense strand.
[1114] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent is
ligated to one or more agents, the agent selected from a: one or
more diagnostic compound, reporter group, cross-linking agent,
nuclease-resistance conferring moiety, natural or unusual
nucleobase, lipophilic molecule, cholesterol, lipid, lectin,
steroid, uvaol, hecigenin, diosgenin, terpene, triterpene,
sarsasapogenin, Friedelin, epifriedelanol-derivatized lithocholic
acid, vitamin, carbohydrate, dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan,
synthetic carbohydrate, oligo lactate 15-mer, natural polymer, low-
or medium-molecular weight polymer, inulin, cyclodextrin,
hyaluronic acid, protein, protein-binding agent, integrin-targeting
molecule, polycationic, peptide, polyamine, peptide mimic, and/or
transferrin.
[1115] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
60% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1116] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
70% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1117] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
80% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1118] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
90% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1119] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.1 nM.
[1120] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.01 nM.
[1121] The composition of embodiment 5, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.001 nM.
[1122] A composition of embodiment 6 is a composition comprising a
RNAi agent for inhibition of HSF1 comprising a first strand and a
second strand, wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises
the sequence of the first strand of a RNAi agent specific to HSF1
provided in Table A1.
[1123] A composition of embodiment 6 is a composition comprising a
RNAi agent for inhibition of HSF1 comprising a first strand and a
second strand, wherein the sequence of the first strand comprises
the sequence of the first strand of a RNAi agent specific to HSF1
provided in Table A1, the sequence of the first strand further
comprising up to about 6 additional nucleotides.
[1124] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the composition
further comprises a second RNAi agent to HSF1.
[1125] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the antisense
strand is 30 or fewer nucleotides in length.
[1126] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the sense strand
and the antisense strand form a duplex region 15 to 30 nucleotide
pairs in length.
[1127] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the antisense
strand and the sense strand are independently 19 to 23 nucleotides
in length.
[1128] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a modification that causes the RNAi agent to have
increased stability in a biological sample or environment.
[1129] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises at least one modified backbone and/or at least one
2'-modified nucleotide.
[1130] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises:
[1131] a) at least one 5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
and/or
[1132] b) at least one 5'-uridine-guanine-3' (5'-ug-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
and/or
[1133] c) at least one 5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
and/or
[1134] d) at least one 5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide.
[1135] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 2'-modification selected from the group consisting of:
2'-deoxy, 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl
(2'-O-MOE), 2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl
(2'-O-DMAOE), 2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA).
[1136] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a blunt end.
[1137] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises an overhang having 1 to 4 unpaired nucleotides.
[1138] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises an overhang at the 3'-end of the antisense strand of the
RNAi agent.
[1139] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent is
ligated to one or more agent selected from: one or more diagnostic
compound, reporter group, cross-linking agent, nuclease-resistance
conferring moiety, natural or unusual nucleobase, lipophilic
molecule, cholesterol, lipid, lectin, steroid, uvaol, hecigenin,
diosgenin, terpene, triterpene, sarsasapogenin, Friedelin,
epifriedelanol-derivatized lithocholic acid, vitamin, carbohydrate,
dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan, synthetic carbohydrate, oligo
lactate 15-mer, natural polymer, low- or medium-molecular weight
polymer, inulin, cyclodextrin, hyaluronic acid, protein,
protein-binding agent, integrin-targeting molecule, polycationic,
peptide, polyamine, peptide mimic, and/or transferrin.
[1140] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
60% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1141] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
70% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1142] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
80% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1143] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
90% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1144] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.1 nM.
[1145] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.01 nM.
[1146] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.001 nM.
[1147] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a blunt end.
[1148] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap.
[1149] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap and a blunt end.
[1150] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap and at least one 2' modification.
[1151] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 5' end cap.
[1152] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 5' end cap and a 3' end cap.
[1153] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap, a blunt end and a 5' end cap.
[1154] The composition of embodiment 6, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises any one or more of: at least one 2' modification, a 3'
end cap, a 5' end cap, and a blunt end.
[1155] A composition of embodiment 7 is a composition comprising a
RNAi agent for inhibition of HSF1 comprising a first strand and a
second strand, wherein the sequence of the first strand is the
sequence of the first strand of a RNAi agent specific to HSF1
provided in Table A1.
[1156] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the composition
further comprises a second RNAi agent to HSF1.
[1157] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the antisense
strand is 30 or fewer nucleotides in length.
[1158] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the sense strand
and the antisense strand form a duplex region 15 to 30 nucleotide
pairs in length.
[1159] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the antisense
strand and the sense strand are independently 19 to 23 nucleotides
in length.
[1160] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a modification that causes the RNAi agent to have
increased stability in a biological sample or environment.
[1161] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises at least one modified backbone and/or at least one
2'-modified nucleotide.
[1162] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises:
[1163] a) at least one 5'-uridine-adenine-3' (5'-ua-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
and/or
[1164] b) at least one 5'-uridine-guanine-3' (5'-ug-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
and/or
[1165] c) at least one 5'-cytidine-adenine-3' (5'-ca-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-cytidine is a 2'-modified nucleotide;
and/or
[1166] d) at least one 5'-uridine-uridine-3' (5'-uu-3')
dinucleotide, wherein the 5'-uridine is a 2'-modified
nucleotide.
[1167] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 2'-modification selected from the group consisting of:
2'-deoxy, 2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro, 2'-O-methyl, 2'-O-methoxyethyl
(2'-O-MOE), 2'-O-aminopropyl (2'-O-AP), 2'-O-dimethylaminoethyl
(2'-O-DMAOE), 2'-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2'-O-DMAP),
2'-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2'-O-DMAEOE), and
2'-O--N-methylacetamido (2'-O-NMA).
[1168] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a blunt end.
[1169] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises an overhang having 1 to 4 unpaired nucleotides.
[1170] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises an overhang at the 3'-end of the antisense strand of the
RNAi agent.
[1171] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent is
ligated to one or more agent selected from: one or more diagnostic
compound, reporter group, cross-linking agent, nuclease-resistance
conferring moiety, natural or unusual nucleobase, lipophilic
molecule, cholesterol, lipid, lectin, steroid, uvaol, hecigenin,
diosgenin, terpene, triterpene, sarsasapogenin, Friedelin,
epifriedelanol-derivatized lithocholic acid, vitamin, carbohydrate,
dextran, pullulan, chitin, chitosan, synthetic carbohydrate, oligo
lactate 15-mer, natural polymer, low- or medium-molecular weight
polymer, inulin, cyclodextrin, hyaluronic acid, protein,
protein-binding agent, integrin-targeting molecule, polycationic,
peptide, polyamine, peptide mimic, and/or transferrin.
[1172] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
60% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1173] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
70% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1174] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
80% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1175] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent is
capable of inhibiting expression of the HSF1 gene by at least about
90% at a concentration of 10 nM in HeLa, GTL-16, or SK-BR-3 cells
in vitro.
[1176] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.1 nM.
[1177] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.01 nM.
[1178] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi has an
EC50 of no more than about 0.001 nM.
[1179] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a blunt end.
[1180] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap.
[1181] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap and a blunt end.
[1182] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap and at least one 2' modification.
[1183] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 5' end cap.
[1184] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 5' end cap and a 3' end cap.
[1185] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises a 3' end cap, a blunt end and a 5' end cap.
[1186] The composition of embodiment 7, wherein the RNAi agent
comprises any one or more of: at least one 2' modification, a 3'
end cap, a 5' end cap, and a blunt end.
[1187] Unless defined otherwise, the technical and scientific terms
used herein have the same meaning as that usually understood by a
specialist familiar with the field to which the disclosure
belongs.
[1188] Unless indicated otherwise, all methods, steps, techniques
and manipulations that are not specifically described in detail can
be performed and have been performed in a manner known per se, as
will be clear to the skilled person. Reference is for example again
made to the standard handbooks and the general background art
mentioned herein and to the further references cited therein.
Unless indicated otherwise, each of the references cited herein is
incorporated in its entirety by reference.
[1189] Claims to the invention are non-limiting and are provided
below.
[1190] Although particular embodiments and claims have been
disclosed herein in detail, this has been done by way of example
for purposes of illustration only, and is not intended to be
limiting with respect to the scope of the appended claims, or the
scope of subject matter of claims of any corresponding future
application. In particular, it is contemplated by the inventors
that various substitutions, alterations, and modifications may be
made to the disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope
of the disclosure as defined by the claims. The choice of nucleic
acid starting material, clone of interest, or library type is
believed to be a matter of routine for a person of ordinary skill
in the art with knowledge of the embodiments described herein.
Other aspects, advantages, and modifications considered to be
within the scope of the following claims. Those skilled in the art
will recognize or be able to ascertain, using no more than routine
experimentation, many equivalents of the specific embodiments of
the invention described herein. Such equivalents are intended to be
encompassed by the following claims. Redrafting of claim scope in
later filed corresponding applications may be due to limitations by
the patent laws of various countries and should not be interpreted
as giving up subject matter of the claims.
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1
515119DNAHomo sapiens 1tttatgtctt cactcttca 19219DNAHomo sapiens
2atcaggaact gaatgagct 19319DNAHomo sapiens 3tgagatcagg aactgaatg
19419DNAHomo sapiens 4ttgatgttct caaggagct 19519DNAHomo sapiens
5tatacttggg catggaatg 19619DNAHomo sapiens 6ttatccaggt tggagtcca
19719DNAHomo sapiens 7attctgacta tgaacaacc 19819DNAHomo sapiens
8tacaattctg actatgaac 19919DNAHomo sapiens 9tctgtttata gatctctgc
191019DNAHomo sapiens 10ttagcataga gcctgtctg 191119DNAHomo sapiens
11tttagcatag agcctgtct 191219DNAHomo sapiens 12tccatctcga gcaaggagg
191319DNAHomo sapiens 13tttatgtctt cactcttca 191419DNAHomo sapiens
14atcaggaact gaatgagct 191519DNAHomo sapiens 15tgagatcagg aactgaatg
191619DNAHomo sapiens 16ttgatgttct caaggagct 191719DNAHomo sapiens
17tatacttggg catggaatg 191819DNAHomo sapiens 18ttatccaggt tggagtcca
191919DNAHomo sapiens 19attctgacta tgaacaacc 192019DNAHomo sapiens
20tacaattctg actatgaac 192119DNAHomo sapiens 21tctgtttata gatctctgc
192219DNAHomo sapiens 22ttagcataga gcctgtctg 192319DNAHomo sapiens
23tttagcatag agcctgtct 192419DNAHomo sapiens 24tccatctcga gcaaggagg
192519DNAHomo sapiens 25tttatgtctt cactcttca 192619DNAHomo sapiens
26atcaggaact gaatgagct 192719DNAHomo sapiens 27tgagatcagg aactgaatg
192819DNAHomo sapiens 28ttgatgttct caaggagct 192919DNAHomo sapiens
29tatacttggg catggaatg 193019DNAHomo sapiens 30ttatccaggt tggagtcca
193119DNAHomo sapiens 31attctgacta tgaacaacc 193219DNAHomo sapiens
32tacaattctg actatgaac 193319DNAHomo sapiens 33tctgtttata gatctctgc
193419DNAHomo sapiens 34ttagcataga gcctgtctg 193519DNAHomo sapiens
35tttagcatag agcctgtct 193619DNAHomo sapiens 36tccatctcga gcaaggagg
193719DNAHomo sapiens 37tttatgtctt cactcttca 193819DNAHomo sapiens
38atcaggaact gaatgagct 193919DNAHomo sapiens 39tgagatcagg aactgaatg
194019DNAHomo sapiens 40ttgatgttct caaggagct 194119DNAHomo sapiens
41tatacttggg catggaatg 194219DNAHomo sapiens 42ttatccaggt tggagtcca
194319DNAHomo sapiens 43attctgacta tgaacaacc 194419DNAHomo sapiens
44tacaattctg actatgaac 194519DNAHomo sapiens 45tctgtttata gatctctgc
194619DNAHomo sapiens 46ttagcataga gcctgtctg 194719DNAHomo sapiens
47tttagcatag agcctgtct 194819DNAHomo sapiens 48tccatctcga gcaaggagg
194919DNAHomo sapiens 49tttatgtctt cactcttca 195019DNAHomo sapiens
50atcaggaact gaatgagct 195119DNAHomo sapiens 51tgagatcagg aactgaatg
195219DNAHomo sapiens 52ttgatgttct caaggagct 195319DNAHomo sapiens
53tatacttggg catggaatg 195419DNAHomo sapiens 54ttatccaggt tggagtcca
195519DNAHomo sapiens 55attctgacta tgaacaacc 195619DNAHomo sapiens
56tacaattctg actatgaac 195719DNAHomo sapiens 57tctgtttata gatctctgc
195819DNAHomo sapiens 58ttagcataga gcctgtctg 195919DNAHomo sapiens
59tttagcatag agcctgtct 196019DNAHomo sapiens 60tccatctcga gcaaggagg
196119DNAHomo sapiens 61tttatgtctt cactcttca 196219DNAHomo sapiens
62atcaggaact gaatgagct 196319DNAHomo sapiens 63tgagatcagg aactgaatg
196419DNAHomo sapiens 64ttgatgttct caaggagct 196519DNAHomo sapiens
65tatacttggg catggaatg 196619DNAHomo sapiens 66ttatccaggt tggagtcca
196719DNAHomo sapiens 67attctgacta tgaacaacc 196819DNAHomo sapiens
68tacaattctg actatgaac 196919DNAHomo sapiens 69tctgtttata gatctctgc
197019DNAHomo sapiens 70ttagcataga gcctgtctg 197119DNAHomo sapiens
71tttagcatag agcctgtct 197219DNAHomo sapiens 72tccatctcga gcaaggagg
197319DNAHomo sapiens 73tttatgtctt cactcttca 197419DNAHomo sapiens
74atcaggaact gaatgagct 197519DNAHomo sapiens 75tgagatcagg aactgaatg
197619DNAHomo sapiens 76ttgatgttct caaggagct 197719DNAhomo sapien
77tatacttggg catggaatg 197819DNAHomo sapiens 78ttatccaggt tggagtcca
197919DNAHomo sapiens 79attctgacta tgaacaacc 198019DNAHomo sapiens
80tacaattctg actatgaac 198119DNAHomo sapiens 81tctgtttata gatctctgc
198219DNAHomo sapiens 82ttagcataga gcctgtctg 198319DNAHomo sapiens
83tttagcatag agcctgtct 198419DNAHomo sapiens 84tccatctcga gcaaggagg
198519DNAHomo sapiens 85tgaagagtga agacataaa 198619DNAHomo sapiens
86agctcattca gttcctgat 198719DNAHomo sapiens 87cattcagttc ctgatctca
198819DNAHomo sapiens 88agctccttga gaacatcaa 198919DNAHomo sapiens
89cattccatgc ccaagtata 199019DNAHomo sapiens 90tggactccaa cctggataa
199119DNAHomo sapiens 91ggttgttcat agtcagaat 199219DNAHomo sapiens
92gttcatagtc agaattgta 199319DNAHomo sapiens 93gcagagatct ataaacaga
199419DNAHomo sapiens 94cagacaggct ctatgctaa 199519DNAHomo sapiens
95agacaggctc tatgctaaa 199619DNAHomo sapiens 96cctccttgct cgagatgga
199719DNAHomo sapiens 97tgaagagtga agacataaa 199819DNAHomo sapiens
98agctcattca gttcctgat 199919DNAHomo sapiens 99cattcagttc ctgatctca
1910019DNAHomo sapiens 100agctccttga gaacatcaa 1910119DNAHomo
sapiens 101cattccatgc ccaagtata 1910219DNAHomo sapiens
102tggactccaa cctggataa 1910319DNAHomo sapiens 103ggttgttcat
agtcagaat 1910419DNAHomo sapiens 104gttcatagtc agaattgta
1910519DNAHomo sapiens 105gcagagatct ataaacaga 1910619DNAHomo
sapiens 106cagacaggct ctatgctaa 1910719DNAHomo sapiens
107agacaggctc tatgctaaa 1910819DNAHomo sapiens 108cctccttgct
cgagatgga 1910919DNAHomo sapiens 109tgaagagtga agacataaa
1911019DNAHomo sapiens 110agctcattca gttcctgat 1911119DNAHomo
sapiens 111cattcagttc ctgatctca 1911219DNAHomo sapiens
112agctccttga gaacatcaa 1911319DNAHomo sapiens 113cattccatgc
ccaagtata 1911419DNAHomo sapiens 114tggactccaa cctggataa
1911519DNAHomo sapiens 115ggttgttcat agtcagaat 1911619DNAHomo
sapiens 116gttcatagtc agaattgta 1911719DNAHomo sapiens
117gcagagatct ataaacaga 1911819DNAHomo sapiens 118cagacaggct
ctatgctaa 1911919DNAHomo sapiens 119agacaggctc tatgctaaa
1912019DNAHomo sapiens 120cctccttgct cgagatgga 1912119DNAHomo
sapiens 121tgaagagtga agacataaa 1912219DNAHomo sapiens
122agctcattca gttcctgat 1912319DNAHomo sapiens 123cattcagttc
ctgatctca 1912419DNAHomo sapiens 124agctccttga gaacatcaa
1912519DNAHomo sapiens 125cattccatgc ccaagtata 1912619DNAHomo
sapiens 126tggactccaa cctggataa 1912719DNAHomo sapiens
127ggttgttcat agtcagaat 1912819DNAHomo sapiens 128gttcatagtc
agaattgta 1912919DNAHomo sapiens 129gcagagatct ataaacaga
1913019DNAHomo sapiens 130cagacaggct ctatgctaa 1913119DNAHomo
sapiens 131agacaggctc tatgctaaa 1913219DNAHomo sapiens
132cctccttgct cgagatgga 1913319DNAHomo sapiens 133tgaagagtga
agacataaa 1913419DNAHomo sapiens 134agctcattca gttcctgat
1913519DNAHomo sapiens 135cattcagttc ctgatctca 1913619DNAHomo
sapiens 136agctccttga gaacatcaa 1913719DNAHomo sapiens
137cattccatgc ccaagtata 1913819DNAHomo sapiens 138tggactccaa
cctggataa 1913919DNAHomo sapiens 139ggttgttcat agtcagaat
1914019DNAHomo sapiens 140gttcatagtc agaattgta 1914119DNAHomo
sapiens 141gcagagatct ataaacaga 1914219DNAHomo sapiens
142cagacaggct ctatgctaa 1914319DNAHomo sapiens 143agacaggctc
tatgctaaa 1914419DNAHomo sapiens 144cctccttgct cgagatgga
1914519DNAHomo sapiens 145tgaagagtga agacataaa 1914619DNAHomo
sapiens 146agctcattca gttcctgat 1914719DNAHomo sapiens
147cattcagttc ctgatctca 1914819DNAHomo sapiens 148agctccttga
gaacatcaa 1914919DNAHomo sapiens 149cattccatgc ccaagtata
1915019DNAHomo sapiens 150tggactccaa cctggataa 1915119DNAHomo
sapiens 151ggttgttcat agtcagaat 1915219DNAHomo sapiens
152gttcatagtc agaattgta 1915319DNAHomo sapiens 153gcagagatct
ataaacaga 1915419DNAHomo sapiens 154cagacaggct ctatgctaa
1915519DNAHomo sapiens 155agacaggctc tatgctaaa 1915619DNAHomo
sapiens 156cctccttgct cgagatgga 1915719DNAHomo sapiens
157tgaagagtga agacataaa 1915819DNAHomo sapiens 158agctcattca
gttcctgat 1915919DNAHomo sapiens 159cattcagttc ctgatctca
1916019DNAHomo sapiens 160agctccttga gaacatcaa 1916119DNAHomo
sapiens 161cattccatgc ccaagtata 1916219DNAHomo sapiens
162tggactccaa cctggataa 1916319DNAHomo sapiens 163ggttgttcat
agtcagaat 1916419DNAHomo sapiens 164gttcatagtc agaattgta
1916519DNAHomo sapiens 165gcagagatct ataaacaga 1916619DNAHomo
sapiens 166cagacaggct ctatgctaa 1916719DNAHomo sapiens
167agacaggctc tatgctaaa 1916819DNAHomo sapiens 168cctccttgct
cgagatgga 1916919RNAHomo sapiens 169uuuaugucuu cacucuuca
1917019RNAHomo sapiens 170aucaggaacu gaaugagcu 1917119RNAHomo
sapiens 171ugagaucagg aacugaaug 1917219RNAHomo sapiens
172uugauguucu caaggagcu 1917319RNAHomo sapiens 173uauacuuggg
cauggaaug 1917419RNAHomo sapiens 174uuauccaggu uggagucca
1917519RNAHomo sapiens 175auucugacua ugaacaacc 1917619RNAHomo
sapiens 176uacaauucug acuaugaac 1917719RNAHomo sapiens
177ucuguuuaua gaucucugc 1917819RNAHomo sapiens 178uuagcauaga
gccugucug 1917919RNAHomo sapiens 179uuuagcauag agccugucu
1918019RNAHomo sapiens 180uccaucucga gcaaggagg 1918119RNAHomo
sapiens 181uuuaugucuu cacucuuca 1918219RNAHomo sapiens
182aucaggaacu gaaugagcu 1918319RNAHomo sapiens 183ugagaucagg
aacugaaug 1918419RNAHomo sapiens 184uugauguucu caaggagcu
1918519RNAHomo sapiens 185uauacuuggg cauggaaug 1918619RNAHomo
sapiens 186uuauccaggu uggagucca 1918719RNAHomo sapiens
187auucugacua ugaacaacc 1918819RNAHomo sapiens 188uacaauucug
acuaugaac 1918919RNAHomo sapiens 189ucuguuuaua gaucucugc
1919019RNAHomo sapiens 190uuagcauaga gccugucug 1919119RNAHomo
sapiens 191uuuagcauag agccugucu 1919219RNAHomo sapiens
192uccaucucga gcaaggagg 1919319RNAHomo sapiens 193uuuaugucuu
cacucuuca 1919419RNAHomo sapiens 194aucaggaacu gaaugagcu
1919519RNAHomo sapiens 195ugagaucagg aacugaaug 1919619RNAHomo
sapiens 196uugauguucu caaggagcu 1919719RNAHomo sapiens
197uauacuuggg cauggaaug 1919819RNAHomo sapiens 198uuauccaggu
uggagucca 1919919RNAHomo sapiens 199auucugacua ugaacaacc
1920019RNAHomo sapiens 200uacaauucug acuaugaac 1920119RNAHomo
sapiens 201ucuguuuaua gaucucugc 1920219RNAHomo sapiens
202uuagcauaga gccugucug 1920319RNAHomo sapiens 203uuuagcauag
agccugucu 1920419RNAHomo sapiens 204uccaucucga gcaaggagg
1920519RNAHomo sapiens 205uuuaugucuu cacucuuca 1920619RNAHomo
sapiens 206aucaggaacu gaaugagcu 1920719RNAHomo sapiens
207ugagaucagg aacugaaug 1920819RNAHomo sapiens 208uugauguucu
caaggagcu 1920919RNAHomo sapiens 209uauacuuggg cauggaaug
1921019RNAHomo sapiens 210uuauccaggu uggagucca 1921119RNAHomo
sapiens 211auucugacua ugaacaacc 1921219RNAHomo sapiens
212uacaauucug acuaugaac 1921319RNAHomo sapiens 213ucuguuuaua
gaucucugc 1921419RNAHomo sapiens 214uuagcauaga gccugucug
1921519RNAHomo sapiens 215uuuagcauag agccugucu 1921619RNAHomo
sapiens 216uccaucucga gcaaggagg 1921719RNAHomo sapiens
217uuuaugucuu cacucuuca 1921819RNAHomo sapiens 218aucaggaacu
gaaugagcu 1921919RNAHomo sapiens 219ugagaucagg aacugaaug
1922019RNAHomo sapiens 220uugauguucu caaggagcu 1922119RNAHomo
sapiens 221uauacuuggg cauggaaug 1922219RNAHomo sapiens
222uuauccaggu uggagucca 1922319RNAHomo sapiens 223auucugacua
ugaacaacc 1922419RNAHomo sapiens 224uacaauucug acuaugaac
1922519RNAHomo sapiens 225ucuguuuaua gaucucugc 1922619RNAHomo
sapiens 226uuagcauaga gccugucug 1922719RNAHomo sapiens
227uuuagcauag agccugucu 1922819RNAHomo sapiens 228uccaucucga
gcaaggagg 1922919RNAHomo sapiens 229uuuaugucuu cacucuuca
1923019RNAHomo sapiens 230aucaggaacu gaaugagcu 1923119RNAHomo
sapiens 231ugagaucagg aacugaaug 1923219RNAHomo sapiens
232uugauguucu caaggagcu 1923319RNAHomo sapiens 233uauacuuggg
cauggaaug 1923419RNAHomo sapiens 234uuauccaggu uggagucca
1923519RNAHomo sapiens 235auucugacua ugaacaacc 1923619RNAHomo
sapiens 236uacaauucug acuaugaac 1923719RNAHomo sapiens
237ucuguuuaua gaucucugc 1923819RNAHomo sapiens 238uuagcauaga
gccugucug 1923919RNAHomo sapiens 239uuuagcauag agccugucu
1924019RNAHomo sapiens 240uccaucucga gcaaggagg 1924119RNAHomo
sapiens 241uuuaugucuu cacucuuca 1924219RNAHomo sapiens
242aucaggaacu gaaugagcu 1924319RNAHomo sapiens 243ugagaucagg
aacugaaug 1924419RNAHomo sapiens 244uugauguucu caaggagcu
1924519RNAhomo sapien 245uauacuuggg cauggaaug 1924619RNAHomo
sapiens 246uuauccaggu uggagucca 1924719RNAHomo sapiens
247auucugacua ugaacaacc 1924819RNAHomo sapiens 248uacaauucug
acuaugaac 1924919RNAHomo sapiens 249ucuguuuaua gaucucugc
1925019RNAHomo sapiens 250uuagcauaga gccugucug 1925119RNAHomo
sapiens 251uuuagcauag agccugucu 1925219RNAHomo sapiens
252uccaucucga gcaaggagg 1925319RNAHomo sapiens 253ugaagaguga
agacauaaa 1925419RNAHomo sapiens 254agcucauuca guuccugau
1925519RNAHomo sapiens 255cauucaguuc cugaucuca 1925619RNAHomo
sapiens 256agcuccuuga gaacaucaa 1925719RNAHomo sapiens
257cauuccaugc ccaaguaua 1925819RNAHomo sapiens 258uggacuccaa
ccuggauaa 1925919RNAHomo sapiens 259gguuguucau agucagaau
1926019RNAHomo sapiens 260guucauaguc agaauugua 1926119RNAHomo
sapiens 261gcagagaucu auaaacaga 1926219RNAHomo sapiens
262cagacaggcu cuaugcuaa 1926319RNAHomo sapiens 263agacaggcuc
uaugcuaaa 1926419RNAHomo sapiens 264ccuccuugcu cgagaugga
1926519RNAHomo sapiens 265ugaagaguga agacauaaa 1926619RNAHomo
sapiens 266agcucauuca guuccugau 1926719RNAHomo sapiens
267cauucaguuc cugaucuca 1926819RNAHomo sapiens 268agcuccuuga
gaacaucaa 1926919RNAHomo sapiens 269cauuccaugc ccaaguaua
1927019RNAHomo sapiens 270uggacuccaa ccuggauaa 1927119RNAHomo
sapiens 271gguuguucau agucagaau 1927219RNAHomo sapiens
272guucauaguc agaauugua 1927319RNAHomo sapiens 273gcagagaucu
auaaacaga 1927419RNAHomo sapiens 274cagacaggcu cuaugcuaa
1927519RNAHomo sapiens 275agacaggcuc uaugcuaaa 1927619RNAHomo
sapiens 276ccuccuugcu cgagaugga 1927719RNAHomo sapiens
277ugaagaguga agacauaaa 1927819RNAHomo sapiens 278agcucauuca
guuccugau 1927919RNAHomo sapiens 279cauucaguuc cugaucuca
1928019RNAHomo sapiens 280agcuccuuga gaacaucaa 1928119RNAHomo
sapiens 281cauuccaugc ccaaguaua 1928219RNAHomo sapiens
282uggacuccaa ccuggauaa 1928319RNAHomo sapiens 283gguuguucau
agucagaau 1928419RNAHomo sapiens 284guucauaguc agaauugua
1928519RNAHomo sapiens 285gcagagaucu auaaacaga 1928619RNAHomo
sapiens 286cagacaggcu cuaugcuaa 1928719RNAHomo sapiens
287agacaggcuc uaugcuaaa 1928819RNAhomo sapien 288ccuccuugcu
cgagaugga 1928919RNAHomo sapiens 289ugaagaguga agacauaaa
1929019RNAHomo sapiens 290agcucauuca guuccugau 1929119RNAHomo
sapiens 291cauucaguuc cugaucuca 1929219RNAHomo sapiens
292agcuccuuga gaacaucaa 1929319RNAHomo sapiens 293cauuccaugc
ccaaguaua 1929419RNAHomo sapiens 294uggacuccaa ccuggauaa
1929519RNAHomo sapiens 295gguuguucau agucagaau 1929619RNAHomo
sapiens 296guucauaguc agaauugua 1929719RNAHomo sapiens
297gcagagaucu auaaacaga 1929819RNAHomo sapiens 298cagacaggcu
cuaugcuaa 1929919RNAHomo sapiens 299agacaggcuc uaugcuaaa
1930019RNAHomo sapiens 300ccuccuugcu cgagaugga 1930119RNAHomo
sapiens 301ugaagaguga agacauaaa 1930219RNAHomo sapiens
302agcucauuca guuccugau 1930319RNAHomo sapiens 303cauucaguuc
cugaucuca 1930419RNAHomo sapiens 304agcuccuuga gaacaucaa
1930519RNAHomo sapiens 305cauuccaugc ccaaguaua 1930619RNAHomo
sapiens 306uggacuccaa ccuggauaa 1930719RNAHomo sapiens
307gguuguucau agucagaau 1930819RNAHomo sapiens 308guucauaguc
agaauugua 1930919RNAHomo sapiens 309gcagagaucu auaaacaga
1931019RNAHomo sapiens 310cagacaggcu cuaugcuaa 1931119RNAHomo
sapiens 311agacaggcuc uaugcuaaa 1931219RNAHomo sapiens
312ccuccuugcu cgagaugga 1931319RNAHomo sapiens 313ugaagaguga
agacauaaa 1931419RNAHomo sapiens 314agcucauuca guuccugau
1931519RNAHomo sapiens 315cauucaguuc cugaucuca 1931619RNAHomo
sapiens 316agcuccuuga gaacaucaa 1931719RNAHomo sapiens
317cauuccaugc ccaaguaua 1931819RNAHomo sapiens 318uggacuccaa
ccuggauaa 1931919RNAHomo sapiens 319gguuguucau agucagaau
1932019RNAHomo sapiens 320guucauaguc agaauugua 1932119RNAHomo
sapiens 321gcagagaucu auaaacaga 1932219RNAHomo sapiens
322cagacaggcu cuaugcuaa 1932319RNAHomo sapiens 323agacaggcuc
uaugcuaaa 1932419RNAHomo sapiens 324ccuccuugcu cgagaugga
1932519RNAHomo sapiens 325ugaagaguga agacauaaa 1932619RNAHomo
sapiens 326agcucauuca guuccugau 1932719RNAHomo sapiens
327agcucauuca guuccugau 1932819RNAHomo sapiens 328agcuccuuga
gaacaucaa 1932919RNAHomo sapiens 329cauuccaugc ccaaguaua
1933019RNAHomo sapiens 330uggacuccaa ccuggauaa 1933119RNAHomo
sapiens 331gguuguucau agucagaau 1933219RNAHomo sapiens
332guucauaguc agaauugua 1933319RNAHomo sapiens 333gcagagaucu
auaaacaga 1933419RNAHomo sapiens 334cagacaggcu cuaugcuaa
1933519RNAHomo sapiens 335agacaggcuc uaugcuaaa 1933619RNAHomo
sapiens 336ccuccuugcu cgagaugga 1933721RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 337uuuaugucuu cacucuucau u 2133821RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 338aucaggaacu gaaugagcuu u 2133921RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 339ugagaucagg aacugaaugu u 2134021RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 340uugauguucu caaggagcuu u 2134121RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 341uauacuuggg cauggaaugu u 2134221RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 342uuauccaggu uggaguccau u 2134321RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 343auucugacua ugaacaaccu u 2134421RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 344uacaauucug acuaugaacu u 2134521RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 345ucuguuuaua gaucucugcu u 2134621RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 346uuagcauaga gccugucugu u 2134721RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 347uuuagcauag agccugucuu u 2134821RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 348uccaucucga gcaaggaggu u 2134921RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 349uuuaugucuu cacucuucau u 2135021RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 350aucaggaacu gaaugagcuu u 2135121RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 351ugagaucagg aacugaaugu u 2135221RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 352uugauguucu caaggagcuu u 2135321RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 353uauacuuggg cauggaaugu u 2135421RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 354uuauccaggu uggaguccau u 2135521RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 355auucugacua ugaacaaccu u 2135621RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 356uacaauucug acuaugaacu u 2135721RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 357ucuguuuaua gaucucugcu u 2135821RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 358uuagcauaga gccugucugu u 2135921RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 359uuuagcauag agccugucuu u 2136021RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 360uccaucucga gcaaggaggu u 2136121RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 361uuuaugucuu cacucuucau u 2136221RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 362aucaggaacu gaaugagcuu u 2136321RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 363ugagaucagg aacugaaugu u 2136421RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 364uugauguucu caaggagcuu u 2136521RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 365uauacuuggg cauggaaugu u 2136621RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 366uuauccaggu uggaguccau u 2136721RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 367auucugacua ugaacaaccu u 2136821RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 368uacaauucug acuaugaacu u 2136921RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 369ucuguuuaua gaucucugcu u 2137021RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 370uuagcauaga gccugucugu u 2137121RNAArtificialRNAi agent
sequence 371uuuagcauag
agccugucuu u 2137221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 372uccaucucga
gcaaggaggu u 2137321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 373uuuaugucuu
cacucuucau u 2137421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 374aucaggaacu
gaaugagcuu u 2137521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 375ugagaucagg
aacugaaugu u 2137621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 376uugauguucu
caaggagcuu u 2137721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 377uauacuuggg
cauggaaugu u 2137821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 378uuauccaggu
uggaguccau u 2137921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 379auucugacua
ugaacaaccu u 2138021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 380uacaauucug
acuaugaacu u 2138121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 381ucuguuuaua
gaucucugcu u 2138221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 382uuagcauaga
gccugucugu u 2138321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 383uuuagcauag
agccugucuu u 2138421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 384uccaucucga
gcaaggaggu u 2138521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 385uuuaugucuu
cacucuucau u 2138621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 386aucaggaacu
gaaugagcuu u 2138721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 387ugagaucagg
aacugaaugu u 2138821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 388uugauguucu
caaggagcuu u 2138921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 389uauacuuggg
cauggaaugu u 2139021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 390uuauccaggu
uggaguccau u 2139121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 391auucugacua
ugaacaaccu u 2139221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 392uacaauucug
acuaugaacu u 2139321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 393ucuguuuaua
gaucucugcu u 2139421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 394uuagcauaga
gccugucugu u 2139521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 395uuuagcauag
agccugucuu u 2139621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 396uccaucucga
gcaaggaggu u 2139721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 397uuuaugucuu
cacucuucau u 2139821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 398aucaggaacu
gaaugagcuu u 2139921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 399ugagaucagg
aacugaaugu u 2140021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 400uugauguucu
caaggagcuu u 2140121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 401uauacuuggg
cauggaaugu u 2140221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 402uuauccaggu
uggaguccau u 2140321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 403auucugacua
ugaacaaccu u 2140421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 404uacaauucug
acuaugaacu u 2140521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 405ucuguuuaua
gaucucugcu u 2140621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 406uuagcauaga
gccugucugu u 2140721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 407uuuagcauag
agccugucuu u 2140821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 408uccaucucga
gcaaggaggu u 2140921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 409uuuaugucuu
cacucuucau u 2141021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 410aucaggaacu
gaaugagcuu u 2141121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 411ugagaucagg
aacugaaugu u 2141221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 412uugauguucu
caaggagcuu u 2141321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 413uauacuuggg
cauggaaugu u 2141421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 414uuauccaggu
uggaguccau u 2141521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 415auucugacua
ugaacaaccu u 2141621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 416uacaauucug
acuaugaacu u 2141721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 417ucuguuuaua
gaucucugcu u 2141821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 418uuagcauaga
gccugucugu u 2141921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 419uuuagcauag
agccugucuu u 2142021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 420uccaucucga
gcaaggaggu u 2142121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 421ugaagaguga
agacauaaau u 2142221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 422agcucauuca
guuccugauu u 2142321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 423cauucaguuc
cugaucucau u 2142421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 424agcuccuuga
gaacaucaau u 2142521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 425cauuccaugc
ccaaguauau u 2142621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 426uggacuccaa
ccuggauaau u 2142721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 427gguuguucau
agucagaauu u 2142821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 428guucauaguc
agaauuguau u 2142921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 429gcagagaucu
auaaacagau u 2143021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 430cagacaggcu
cuaugcuaau u 2143121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 431agacaggcuc
uaugcuaaau u 2143221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 432ccuccuugcu
cgagauggau u 2143321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 433ugaagaguga
agacauaaau u 2143421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 434agcucauuca
guuccugauu u 2143521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 435cauucaguuc
cugaucucau u 2143621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 436agcuccuuga
gaacaucaau u 2143721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 437cauuccaugc
ccaaguauau u 2143821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 438uggacuccaa
ccuggauaau u 2143921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 439gguuguucau
agucagaauu u 2144021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 440guucauaguc
agaauuguau u 2144121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 441gcagagaucu
auaaacagau u 2144221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 442cagacaggcu
cuaugcuaau u 2144321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 443agacaggcuc
uaugcuaaau u 2144421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 444ccuccuugcu
cgagauggau u 2144521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 445ugaagaguga
agacauaaau u 2144621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 446agcucauuca
guuccugauu u 2144721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 447cauucaguuc
cugaucucau u 2144821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 448agcuccuuga
gaacaucaau u 2144921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 449cauuccaugc
ccaaguauau u 2145021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 450uggacuccaa
ccuggauaau u 2145121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 451gguuguucau
agucagaauu u 2145221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 452guucauaguc
agaauuguau u 2145321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 453gcagagaucu
auaaacagau u 2145421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 454cagacaggcu
cuaugcuaau u 2145521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 455agacaggcuc
uaugcuaaau u 2145621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 456ccuccuugcu
cgagauggau u 2145721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 457ugaagaguga
agacauaaau u 2145821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 458agcucauuca
guuccugauu u 2145921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 459cauucaguuc
cugaucucau u 2146021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 460agcuccuuga
gaacaucaau u 2146121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 461cauuccaugc
ccaaguauau u 2146221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 462uggacuccaa
ccuggauaau u 2146321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 463gguuguucau
agucagaauu u 2146421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 464guucauaguc
agaauuguau u 2146521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 465gcagagaucu
auaaacagau u 2146621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 466cagacaggcu
cuaugcuaau u 2146721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 467agacaggcuc
uaugcuaaau u 2146821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 468ccuccuugcu
cgagauggau u 2146921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 469ugaagaguga
agacauaaau u 2147021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 470agcucauuca
guuccugauu u 2147121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 471cauucaguuc
cugaucucau u 2147221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 472agcuccuuga
gaacaucaau u 2147321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 473cauuccaugc
ccaaguauau u 2147421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 474uggacuccaa
ccuggauaau u 2147521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 475gguuguucau
agucagaauu u 2147621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 476guucauaguc
agaauuguau u 2147721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 477gcagagaucu
auaaacagau u 2147821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 478cagacaggcu
cuaugcuaau u 2147921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 479agacaggcuc
uaugcuaaau u 2148021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 480ccuccuugcu
cgagauggau u 2148121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 481ugaagaguga
agacauaaau u 2148221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 482agcucauuca
guuccugauu u 2148321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 483cauucaguuc
cugaucucau u 2148421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 484agcuccuuga
gaacaucaau u 2148521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 485cauuccaugc
ccaaguauau u 2148621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 486uggacuccaa
ccuggauaau u 2148721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 487gguuguucau
agucagaauu u 2148821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 488guucauaguc
agaauuguau u 2148921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 489gcagagaucu
auaaacagau u 2149021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 490cagacaggcu
cuaugcuaau u 2149121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 491agacaggcuc
uaugcuaaau u 2149221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 492ccuccuugcu
cgagauggau u 2149321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 493ugaagaguga
agacauaaau u 2149421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 494agcucauuca
guuccugauu u 2149521RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 495cauucaguuc
cugaucucau u 2149621RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 496agcuccuuga
gaacaucaau u 2149721RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 497cauuccaugc
ccaaguauau u 2149821RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 498uggacuccaa
ccuggauaau u 2149921RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 499gguuguucau
agucagaauu u 2150021RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 500guucauaguc
agaauuguau u 2150121RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 501gcagagaucu
auaaacagau u 2150221RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 502cagacaggcu
cuaugcuaau u 2150321RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 503agacaggcuc
uaugcuaaau u 2150421RNAArtificialRNAi agent sequence 504ccuccuugcu
cgagauggau u 21505529PRTHomo sapiens 505Met Asp Leu Pro Val Gly Pro
Gly Ala Ala Gly Pro Ser Asn Val Pro1 5 10 15Ala Phe Leu Thr Lys Leu
Trp Thr Leu Val Ser Asp Pro Asp Thr Asp 20 25 30Ala Leu Ile Cys Trp
Ser Pro Ser Gly Asn Ser Phe His Val Phe Asp 35 40 45Gln Gly Gln Phe
Ala Lys Glu Val Leu Pro Lys Tyr Phe Lys His Asn 50 55 60Asn Met Ala
Ser Phe Val Arg Gln Leu Asn Met Tyr Gly Phe Arg Lys65 70 75 80Val
Val His Ile Glu Gln Gly Gly Leu Val Lys Pro Glu Arg Asp Asp 85 90
95Thr Glu Phe Gln His Pro Cys Phe Leu Arg Gly Gln Glu Gln Leu Leu
100 105 110Glu Asn Ile Lys Arg Lys Val Thr Ser Val Ser Thr Leu Lys
Ser Glu 115 120 125Asp Ile Lys Ile Arg Gln Asp Ser Val Thr Lys Leu
Leu Thr Asp Val 130 135 140Gln Leu Met Lys Gly Lys Gln Glu Cys Met
Asp Ser Lys Leu Leu Ala145 150 155 160Met Lys His Glu Asn Glu Ala
Leu Trp Arg Glu Val Ala Ser Leu Arg 165 170 175Gln Lys His Ala Gln
Gln Gln Lys Val Val Asn Lys Leu Ile Gln Phe 180 185 190Leu Ile Ser
Leu Val Gln Ser Asn Arg Ile Leu Gly Val Lys Arg Lys 195 200 205Ile
Pro Leu Met Leu Asn Asp Ser Gly Ser Ala His Ser Met Pro Lys 210 215
220Tyr Ser Arg Gln Phe Ser Leu Glu His Val His Gly Ser Gly Pro
Tyr225 230 235 240Ser Ala Pro Ser Pro Ala Tyr Ser Ser Ser Ser Leu
Tyr Ala Pro Asp 245 250 255Ala Val Ala Ser Ser Gly Pro Ile Ile Ser
Asp Ile Thr Glu Leu Ala 260 265 270Pro Ala Ser Pro Met Ala Ser Pro
Gly Gly Ser Ile Asp Glu Arg Pro 275 280 285Leu Ser Ser Ser Pro Leu
Val Arg Val Lys Glu Glu Pro Pro Ser Pro 290 295 300Pro Gln Ser Pro
Arg Val Glu Glu Ala Ser Pro Gly Arg Pro Ser Ser305 310 315 320Val
Asp Thr Leu Leu Ser Pro Thr Ala Leu Ile Asp Ser Ile Leu Arg 325 330
335Glu Ser Glu Pro Ala Pro Ala Ser Val Thr Ala Leu Thr Asp Ala Arg
340 345 350Gly His Thr Asp Thr Glu Gly Arg Pro Pro Ser Pro Pro Pro
Thr Ser 355 360
365Thr Pro Glu Lys Cys Leu Ser Val Ala Cys Leu Asp Lys Asn Glu Leu
370 375 380Ser Asp His Leu Asp Ala Met Asp Ser Asn Leu Asp Asn Leu
Gln Thr385 390 395 400Met Leu Ser Ser His Gly Phe Ser Val Asp Thr
Ser Ala Leu Leu Asp 405 410 415Leu Phe Ser Pro Ser Val Thr Val Pro
Asp Met Ser Leu Pro Asp Leu 420 425 430Asp Ser Ser Leu Ala Ser Ile
Gln Glu Leu Leu Ser Pro Gln Glu Pro 435 440 445Pro Arg Pro Pro Glu
Ala Glu Asn Ser Ser Pro Asp Ser Gly Lys Gln 450 455 460Leu Val His
Tyr Thr Ala Gln Pro Leu Phe Leu Leu Asp Pro Gly Ser465 470 475
480Val Asp Thr Gly Ser Asn Asp Leu Pro Val Leu Phe Glu Leu Gly Glu
485 490 495Gly Ser Tyr Phe Ser Glu Gly Asp Gly Phe Ala Glu Asp Pro
Thr Ile 500 505 510Ser Leu Leu Thr Gly Ser Glu Pro Pro Lys Ala Lys
Asp Pro Thr Val 515 520 525Ser5062137DNACynomolgus
monkeymisc_feature(68)..(156)n is a, c, g, or
tmisc_feature(202)..(202)n is a, c, g, or
tmisc_feature(508)..(508)n is a, c, g, or t 506cgcgcccgtt
gcaagatggc ggcggcaaag ctgggccttg gggctggggg ggcgcagggg 60gaggcggnnn
nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn
120nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnncgag atggatctgc
ccgtgggccc 180cggtgcggcg gggcccagca ancgtcccgg ccttcctgac
caagctgtgg accctcgtga 240gcgacccgga caccgacgcg ctcatctgct
ggagcccgag tgggaacagc ttccatgtgt 300tcgaccaggg ccagtttgcc
aaggaggtgc tgcccaagta tttcaagcac aacaacatgg 360ccagcttcgt
gcggcagctc aacatgtatg gtttccggaa agtggtccac atcgagcagg
420gtggcctggt caagccagag agagacgaca cggagttcca gcacccgtgc
ttcctgcgcg 480gccaggagca gctccttgag aacatcanag aggaaagtga
ccagtgtgtc caccctgaag 540agtgaagaca taaagatccg tcaggacagt
gtcaccaagc tgctgacgga cgtgcagctg 600atgaagggga agcaggagtg
catggactcc aagctcctgg ccatgaagca tgagaatgag 660gctctgtggc
gggaggtggc cagccttcgg cagaagcatg cccagcaaca gaaagtcgtc
720aacaagctca ttcagttcct gatctcactg gtgcagtcaa accggatcct
gggggtgaag 780agaaagatcc ccctgatgct gaacgacagt ggctcagcac
attccatgcc caagtatggc 840cggcagttct ccctggagca cgtccacggc
tcgggcccct actcggcccc ctccccagcc 900tacagtagct ccagcctcta
cgcccccgat tctgtggcca actccggacc catcatctcc 960gacatcaccg
agctggctcc tgccagcccc gtggcctccc ctggcgggag catagacgag
1020aggcccctgt ctagcagccc cctggtgcgt gtcaaagagg agccccccag
cccgcctcag 1080agcccccggg tagaggaggc gagtcccggg cgcccatctt
ccgtggacac cctcttgtcc 1140ccgaccgccc tcattgactc catcctgcgg
gagagtgaac ctacccccgc ctccgccaca 1200gccctcaccg atgccagggg
ccacacggac accgagggcc ggcctccctc acccccgccc 1260acctccaccc
ctgaaaagtg cctcagcgta gcctgcctgg acaagaatga gctcagtgat
1320cacttggatg ctatggactc caacctggac aacctgcaga ccatgctgag
cagccacggc 1380ttcagcgtgg acaccagcgc cctgctggac ctgttcagcc
cctcggtgac cgtgcccgac 1440atgagcctgc ctgaccttga cagcagcctg
gctagtatcc aagagctcct gtctccccag 1500gagccctcca ggcctcccga
ggcagagaac agcagcccgg attcagggaa gcagctggtg 1560cactacacag
cacagccact gttcctgctc gaccccggct ccgtgggcac cgggagcagc
1620gacttgccgg tgctgtttga gctgggggag ggctcctact tctccgaagg
ggacggcttc 1680gcagaggacc ccaccatctc cctgctgaca ggctcagagc
ctcccaaagc caaggacccc 1740actgtctcct aggcgcccgg gaggagctgg
gccagccgcc cacccccacc cccagtgcag 1800ggctggcctt ggggaggaag
aggcagcctc gaggtcctgg gcactggtgg gttggccacc 1860acagccccag
taggacaaac aggggctcag gtctgggcag cacctctggt caggagggtc
1920accccggcct cccagtctgc cttcccccaa ccccgtgtcc tgtggtttgg
ttggggcttc 1980gtagccacac ctggactgac cctgcaggtt gttcataatc
agaattgtat tttggatttt 2040tacacaactg tcccattccc tgttccatag
agatatacag atatatacac acaggtggat 2100ggacggacaa gacaggcaga
gatctataaa cagacag 213750715DNAHomo sapiens 507atcaggaact gaatg
1550815DNAHomo sapiens 508attctgacta tgaac 1550919DNAHomo sapiens
509ttagcataga gcctgtctg 1951015DNAHomo sapiens 510cattcagttc ctgat
1551115DNAHomo sapiens 511gttcatagtc agaat 1551218DNAHomo sapiens
512agacaggctc tatgctaa 185132286DNAHomo sapiens 513gcggcgggag
cgcgcccgtt gcaagatggc ggcggccatg ctgggccccg gggctgtgtg 60tgcgcagcgg
gcggcggcgc ggcccggaag gctggcgcgg cgacggcgtt agcccggccc
120tcggcccctc tttgcggccg ctccctccgc ctattccctc cttgctcgag
atggatctgc 180ccgtgggccc cggcgcggcg gggcccagca acgtcccggc
cttcctgacc aagctgtgga 240ccctcgtgag cgacccggac accgacgcgc
tcatctgctg gagcccgagc gggaacagct 300tccacgtgtt cgaccagggc
cagtttgcca aggaggtgct gcccaagtac ttcaagcaca 360acaacatggc
cagcttcgtg cggcagctca acatgtatgg cttccggaaa gtggtccact
420tccacgtgtt cgaccagggc cagtttgcca aggaggtgct gcccaagtac
ttcaagcaca 480acaacatggc cagcttcgtg cggcagctca acatgtatgg
cttccggaaa gtggtccaca 540tcgagcaggg cggcctggtc aagccagaga
gagacgacac ggagttccag cacccatgct 600tcctgcgtgg ccaggagcag
ctccttgaga acatcaagag gaaagtgacc agtgtgtcca 660ccctgaagag
tgaagacata aagatccgcc aggacagcgt caccaagctg ctgacggacg
720tgcagctgat gaaggggaag caggagtgca tggactccaa gctcctggcc
atgaagcatg 780agaatgaggc tctgtggcgg gaggtggcca gccttcggca
gaagcatgcc cagcaacaga 840aagtcgtcaa caagctcatt cagttcctga
tctcactggt gcagtcaaac cggatcctgg 900gggtgaagag aaagatcccc
ctgatgctga acgacagtgg ctcagcacat tccatgccca 960agtatagccg
gcagttctcc ctggagcacg tccacggctc gggcccctac tcggccccct
1020ccccagccta cagcagctcc agcctctacg cccctgatgc tgtggccagc
tctggaccca 1080tcatctccga catcaccgag ctggctcctg ccagccccat
ggcctccccc ggcgggagca 1140tagacgagag gcccctatcc agcagccccc
tggtgcgtgt caaggaggag ccccccagcc 1200cgcctcagag cccccgggta
gaggaggcga gtcccgggcg cccatcttcc gtggacaccc 1260tcttgtcccc
gaccgccctc attgactcca tcctgcggga gagtgaacct gcccccgcct
1320ccgtcacagc cctcacggac gccaggggcc acacggacac cgagggccgg
cctccctccc 1380ccccgcccac ctccacccct gaaaagtgcc tcagcgtagc
ctgcctggac aagaatgagc 1440tcagtgacca cttggatgct atggactcca
acctggataa cctgcagacc atgctgagca 1500gccacggctt cagcgtggac
accagtgccc tgctggacct gttcagcccc tcggtgaccg 1560tgcccgacat
gagcctgcct gaccttgaca gcagcctggc cagtatccaa gagctcctgt
1620ctccccagga gccccccagg cctcccgagg cagagaacag cagcccggat
tcagggaagc 1680agctggtgca ctacacagcg cagccgctgt tcctgctgga
ccccggctcc gtggacaccg 1740ggagcaacga cctgccggtg ctgtttgagc
tgggagaggg ctcctacttc tccgaagggg 1800acggcttcgc cgaggacccc
accatctccc tgctgacagg ctcggagcct cccaaagcca 1860aggaccccac
tgtctcctag aggccccgga ggagctgggc cagccgccca cccccacccc
1920cagtgcaggg ctggtcttgg ggaggcaggg cagcctcgcg gtcttgggca
ctggtgggtc 1980ggccgccata gccccagtag gacaaacggg ctcgggtctg
ggcagcacct ctggtcagga 2040gggtcaccct ggcctgccag tctgccttcc
cccaaccccg tgtcctgtgg tttggttggg 2100gcttcacagc cacacctgga
ctgaccctgc aggttgttca tagtcagaat tgtattttgg 2160atttttacac
aactgtcccg ttccccgctc cacagagata cacagatata tacacacagt
2220ggatggacgg acaagacagg cagagatcta taaacagaca ggctctatgc
taaaaaaaaa 2280aaaaaa 228651419RNAHomo sapiens 514uccaucucga
gcaaggagg 1951519RNAHomo sapiens 515ccuccuugcu cgagaugga 19
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