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dual small interfering RNA targeting WEE1 and PKMYT1

Development stage
Preclinical
Lead developer
National Cancer Institute
Modality
Chemically Modified siRNA → Small Interfering RNA (siRNA) → Small RNA Therapeutics → RNA Therapeutics → Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, Conjugated siRNA → Small Interfering RNA (siRNA) → Small RNA Therapeutics → RNA Therapeutics → Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, Nanoparticles → Drug Delivery Systems, Hydrogel Systems → Drug Delivery Systems
Administration
Localized
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Overview

A dual small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapeutic designed to simultaneously silence the WEE1 and PKMYT1 kinases. These kinases are key regulators of the G2/M cell cycle checkpoint, and their combined inhibition is intended to exploit synthetic lethal vulnerabilities in cancers like diffuse pleural mesothelioma (DPM). By knocking down both targets, the drug induces significant G2/M arrest, depletion of S-phase cells, and robust apoptosis. The therapeutic is formulated within a nanoparticle-hydrogel platform for localized delivery directly to the tumor site, minimizing systemic toxicity while maximizing efficacy at the disease interface.

Other names
WEE1/PKMYT1 dual-siRNAdual-siRNA targeting WEE1 and PKMYT1
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Targets

PKMYT1 (Protein kinase membrane associated tyrosine/threonine 1)WEE1 (WEE1 G2 checkpoint kinase)

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