Casimersen (SRP-4045) is an antisense oligonucleotide, specifically belonging to the phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer subclass. It binds to exon 45 of dystrophin pre-mRNA, effectively restoring the open-reading frame by skipping exon 45. This action ultimately leads to the production of a functional dystrophin protein, albeit internally truncated. Casimersen finds utility in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) research.
Golodirsen (SRP-4053) is a phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer (PMO) designed to selectively bind and target exon 53 of dystrophin pre-mRNA, with applications in the investigation of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).