Locked nucleic acid inhibitor of miR-145 and uses thereof

Abstract

The present invention provides oligonucleotides with chemical motifs that are miR-145 inhibitors. The oligonucleotides can be used for the treatment and prevention of a condition by inhibiting the expression or activity of miR-145 in cells of a subject in need thereof. Methods provided include treating or preventing pulmonary arterial hypertension, neointima formation, restenosis or hypertension in a subject in need thereof by administering to the subject an inhibitor of miR-145 expression or activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising miR-145 inhibitors are also disclosed.

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