摘要:
The disclosed invention describes bifunctional conjugates of the form Z-L-X, where Z is a ligand that binds to a specific protein, X is a drug moiety (e.g. antimicrobial agent, etc.), and L is an optional linker. The design of the conjugate is such that upon entering a cell, the ligand Z can bind to its receptor protein (if such a receptor protein is present) and the drug's effectiveness is thereby enhanced or inhibited, depending on the nature of Z's receptor.
摘要:
Bifunctional inhibitor molecules and methods for their use in the inhibition of protein-protein interactions are provided. The subject bifunctional inhibitor molecules are conjugates of a target protein ligand and a blocking protein ligand, where these two moieties are optionally joined by a linking group. In the subject methods, an effective amount of the bifunctional inhibitor molecule is administered to a host in which the inhibition of a protein-protein interaction is desired. The bifunctional inhibitor molecule simultaneously binds to its corresponding target and blocking proteins to produce a tripartite complex that inhibits the target protein-protein interaction. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of applications, including therapeutic applications.
摘要:
Bifunctional molecules and methods for their use are provided. The subject bifunctional molecules are conjugates of a drug moiety and a pharmacokinetic modulating moiety, where these two moieties are optionally joined by a linking group. The bifunctional molecules are further characterized in that they exhibit at least one modulated pharmacokinetic property upon administration to a host as compared to a free drug control. The subject bifunctional molecules find use in a variety of therapeutic applications.