The invention is directed to compositions and methods for selectively reducing the expression of a gene product from a desired target gene in a cell, as well as for treating diseases caused by the expression of the gene. More particularly, the invention is directed to compositions that contain double...http://www.google.com/patents/US20050244858?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20050244858 - Methods and compositions for the specific inhibition of gene expression by double-stranded RNA