Novartis AG
Locked nucleic acid cyclic dinucleotide compounds and uses thereof

Abstract:

The present invention provides highly active locked nucleic acid cyclic-dinucleotide (LNA-CDN) immune stimulators that activate DCs via the cytoplasmic receptor known as STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes). In particular, the LNA-CDNs of the present invention are provided in the form of a composition comprising one or more cyclic dinucleotides that induce human STING-dependent type I interferon production, wherein the cyclic dinucleotides present in the composition have at least one 2', 4' locked nucleic acids within the cyclic dinucleotide.