Antiproliferative activity of G-rich oligonucleotides and method of using same to bind to nucleolin

摘要

Compositions and methods for modulating tumor proliferation in an individual are provided. The methods employ nucleolin-binding agents, such as aptamers. The aptamers of the present invention can be used to modulate the proliferation of malignant, dysplastic; hyperproliferative, and/or metastatic cells through interference with molecular interactions and functions of nucleolin in the tumor cell.