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06/21/04 12:44 PM

#8596 RE: sukycospito #8595

suky, it'll be a CURE for Herpes . . .

if the ODNs are successful in downregulating both genes involved with Herpes. This is from the 10-Q:

Our proprietary plasmid DNA sequences turn off the HSV ICP4 and ICP47 genes. Found in HSV1, 2 and Herpes Zoster, the ICP4 gene is critical for the replication of the virus in the host cell, while the ICP47 gene produces a protein that assists the virus in interfering with the immune system’s ability to recognize the virus and eliminate it.