Antisense Therapy in Canada and Globally
In the past, antisense therapy hasn't been widely used or adapted in Canada. However Canada has been interested in the research being done in relation to this new form of technology but has only recently taken part in the research as well. When compared to the United States, the US has a more clearer understanding of antisense therapy and so far they have been met with positive outcomes of this therapy since it was first invented.
Globally, this technology is already utilized in a number of countries with more research still being done to better understand it.
Globally, this technology is already utilized in a number of countries with more research still being done to better understand it.
One of the leading companies in current developments of antisense therapy is Isis Pharmaceuticals. This company has been successful so far in discovering unique antisense drugs and further developing them to help in the curing of some diseases. One example would be their drug Vitravene which is able to treat an eye disease associated with AIDS. In addition to this, they have also made significant progress in administering antisense technology to treat other serious conditions such as high cholesterol and Parkinson's disease.