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Genta Incorporated (Genta), is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in pharmaceutical (drug) research and development. The Company focuses on the identification, development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of cancer and related diseases. Genta’s research portfolio consists of two major programs: Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)/Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Medicines and Small Molecules. The DNA/RNA Medicines program includes drugs that are based on using modifications of either DNA or RNA as drugs that can be used to treat disease. This program includes technologies, such as antisense, decoys and small interfering or micro RNAs. Genta’s drug from this program is an investigational antisense compound known as Genasense (oblimersen sodium injection). The Small Molecules program includes drugs, such as Ganite and investigational compounds tesetaxel and G4544.
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