PNA gene silencing

Peptide nucleic acids
In this project we use modified peptide nucleic acids (PNA) combined with photochemical internalisation (PCI) technology. We are working on following topics:
- Developing a treatment combination to easily knock out any gene of interest in an experimental system.
- Systematic screening of gene products after knocking out a specific gene of interest.
- Validate uptake, transport and localisation of PNA linked to different peptide signals.
We are using molecular tools like laser-induced capillary electrophoresis, fluoroscens- and confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, photochemical internalisation technology and microarray analysis.


Demonstration of the PNA/PCI principle in living cells
To view the distribution of PNA molecules without PCI, click here
To view the distribution of PNA molecules with PCI, click here