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siMerTK

Development stage
Preclinical
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
Administration
Unknown
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Overview

siMerTK is an investigational small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapy designed to target the gene encoding MER proto-oncogene tyrosine kinase (MerTK), a receptor tyrosine kinase implicated in regulation of immune responses, cancer progression, and clearance of apoptotic cells. The drug's mechanism of action involves gene silencing via RNA interference, resulting in downregulation of MerTK expression at the post-transcriptional level. The rationale for targeting MerTK includes its role in tissue inflammation, fibrogenesis, and anti-tumor immunity. siMerTK is being evaluated as a research tool and potential therapeutic agent across organ systems, most notably in cardiovascular and metabolic indications[6]. The primary developer appears to be academic or research institutions conducting preclinical or early clinical investigation.

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siMerTK
Other names
siMerTK
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Targets

MERTK (MER proto-oncogene, tyrosine kinase)

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