Annual Congress Copenhagen 2005

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Selective gene knockout - the use of small interference RNA

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Chairs: G. Anderson (Parkville, Australia), I. M. Adcock (London, United Kingdom)
Aims: At the end of this session, the audience will:
• understand the mechanisms by which siRNA works;
• be updated on the use of siRNA in human lung cells;
• recognise the potential for selective gene targeting in animal models of disease and in man.

siRNA in human epithelial cells and macrophages K. Ito (London, United Kingdom)
siRNA in animal models S.M. Tompkins (Athens, United States of America)
Delivery of siRNA to the lungs and airways M. Lindsay (London, United Kingdom)