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small interfering RNA targeting TUBB2A

Development stage
Preclinical
Lead developer
JenKem Technology
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
Intravenous, Intratumoral
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Overview

Small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting TUBB2A is an experimental RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutic designed to silence the expression of the **Tubulin Beta 2A Class IIa (TUBB2A)** gene. TUBB2A is a member of the beta-tubulin family, which are critical structural components of microtubules involved in cell division, intracellular transport, and maintaining cell shape. Recent research has identified TUBB2A as a significant oncogenic driver and prognostic biomarker in **hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)**, where its expression is linked to disrupted cholesterol metabolism and poor patient outcomes. The siRNA works by incorporating into the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which then guides the sequence-specific cleavage and degradation of TUBB2A mRNA. This knockdown prevents the translation of the TUBB2A protein, thereby inhibiting tumor cell proliferation and potentially reversing metabolic signatures associated with hepatic oncogenesis.

Other names
TUBB2A siRNATUBB-2A siRNATUBB 2A siRNATUBB2A-targeting siRNATUBB-2A-targeting siRNATUBB 2A-targeting siRNA
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Targets

TUBB2A (Tubulin beta-2A chain)

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