Efficient RNAi-based gene family knockdown via set cover optimization

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Objective:We address the problem of selecting an efficient set of initiator molecules (siRNAs) for RNA interference (RNAi)-based gene family knockdown experiments. Our goal is to select a minimal set of siRNAs that (a) cover a targeted gene family or a specified subset of it, (b) do not cover any untargeted genes, and (c) are individually highly effective at inducing knockdown.

论文关键词:Gene family knockdown,siRNA design,RNA interference,Minimal siRNA cover,Set cover

论文评审过程:Received 12 November 2004, Revised 6 January 2005, Accepted 12 January 2005, Available online 9 August 2005.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artmed.2005.01.009