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On and off the spot: The spatio-temporal light-activation of gene silencing was achieved through the complete inactivation of phosphorothioate antisense agents by installing light-removable (caged) groups at specific sites, as illustrated here. Full antisense activity was restored through a brief irradiation with UV light at 365 nm.
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