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Title: RNA Sequence-specific Mediators of RNA Interference

Patent Number: 8,790,922

Filed: Oct. 4, 2010

Lead Inventor: Thomas Tuschl, Max Planck Institute


Title: Double-stranded and Single-stranded RNA Molecules with 5' Triphosphates and Their Use for Inducing Interferon

Patent Number: 8,791,082

Filed: Sept. 21, 2007

Lead Inventor: John Rossi, City of Hope


Title: Nuclear Reprogramming Factor Comprising miRNA and a Protein Factor

Patent Number: 8,791,248

Filed: Dec. 7, 2011

Lead Inventor: Shinya Yamanaka, Kyoto University


Title: Compositions and Methods for Inhibiting Expression of the HAMP Gene

Patent Number: 8,791,250

Filed: May 23, 2013

Lead Inventor: Tomoko Nakayama, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

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