摘要:
Methods for high level expression of genes in primates are disclosed. Such methods involve expression of transgenes comprising an RSV promoter and a nucleic acid sequence that is heterologous thereto.
摘要:
The present invention provides compositions and methods for evaluating the likelihood that a tumor is sensitive to an mTOR inhibitor, e.g., rapamycin or a rapamycin analog. The invention provides FKBP proteins as biomarkers for predicting the likelihood that a tumor is sensitive to an mTOR inhibitor. The methods include assessing the expression or activity of an FKBP protein, e.g., FKBP 12, in a subject with a tumor or in a sample derived from a tumor. Additional biomarkers and biomarker combinations are also provided. The invention also provides kits containing, e.g., a validated antibody or ligand for assessing the expression or activity of an FKBP protein.
摘要:
Materials and methods involving conditional retention domains (CRDs) are disclosed. A conditional retention domain is any domain which is retained in the ER or other secretory compartment in the absence of ligand and is released from the secretory machinery when ligand is bound, i.e. in the presence of ligand. Also disclosed are fusion proteins containing CRDs and cells expressing such fusion proteins. In addition, the invention provides novel methods for producing target proteins in vivo using fusion proteins containing conditional retention domains and methods for identifying novel CRDs.