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vascular endothelial growth factor antisense oligonucleotide

An antisense oligonucleotide with potential antiangiogenesis activity. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antisense oligonucleotide binds directly to binds VEGF A/C/D mRNA, leading to mRNA degradation and the inhibition of VEGF A-mediated angiogenesis and VEGF C/D-mediated lymphangiogenesis.
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Synonym:VEGF antisense oligonucleotide
US brand name:Veglin
Abbreviation:VEGF-AS
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