摘要:
The present invention is drawn to methods of assessing and treating cancers such as ERG-related, prostate, breast and leukemia, by examining the expression of combinations of particular genes disregulated in this disease state. The combinations of genes are selected from the following genes: inhibitor of growth family, member 3 (HSTG3); lymphoid enhancer-binding protein factor 1 (LEF1); frizzled-related protein (FRZB); annexin A4 (ANXA4); Meis homeobox 2 (MEIS2); syndecan binding protein (syntenin) (SDCBP); ankyrin 3, node of Ranvier (ankyrin G) (ANK3); chromodomain helicase DNA binding protein 5 (CHD5); phospholipase A2, group VII (platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase, plasma) (PLA2G7); and wingless-type MMTV integration site family member 2 (WNT2).
摘要:
In certain embodiments, the invention provides methods for treating cancer, comprising: (a) obtaining a specimen of cancer tissue and normal tissue from a patient; (b) extracting total protein and RNA from the cancer tissue and normal tissue; (c) obtaining a protein expression profile of the cancer tissue and normal tissue; (d) identifying over-expressed proteins in the cancer tissue; (e) comparing the protein expression profile to a gene expression profile; (f) identifying at least one prioritized protein target by assessing connectivity of each said over-expressed protein to other cancer-related or stimulatory proteins; (g) designing a first RNA interference expression cassette to modulate the expression of at least one gene encoding the prioritized target protein; (h): designing a first RNA interference expression cassette to modulate the expression of at least one gene encoding a protein of higher priority in the signaling pathway in which the first protein is a component; (i) incorporating the first cassette into a first delivery vehicle; (j) providing a patient with an effective amount of the first delivery vehicle; (k) extracting total protein and RNA from the treated cancer tissue; (l) identifying over-expressed proteins in the treated cancer tissue; (m) designing a second RNA interference expression cassette to modulate the expression of a second prioritized protein in the treated tissue; (n) incorporating the second cassette into a second delivery vehicle; (o) providing the previously treated patient with an effective amount of the second delivery vehicle; (p) identifying a novel protein signal following prior treatment with protein specific knockdown; (q) identifying a gene mutation provided by gene sequencing/microarray on assessment of other protein signals; and (r) identifying of a novel protein signal as a result of determination of the gene mutation and assessment of other protein signals to, directly or indirectly, modify the expression (i.e., production) of such proteins.
摘要:
The invention relates to histone deacetylase (HDAC) biomarkers in multiple myeloma. Specifically, the biomarkers are drug specific, histone deacetylase (HDAC) or HDAC6 biomarker peptides, which are acetylated, for multiple myeloma. Alternatively, the biomarkers are drug specific, HDAC6 biomarker peptides, which are acetylated or unacetylated, for multiple myeloma. The invention also relates to a kit comprising a detection agent and instructions for identifying a biomarker peptide of the invention. The invention further relates to a method for monitoring treatment efficiency of an HDAC inhibitor in a subject.
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This invention features methods and compositions useful for treating and diseases caused by a dysregulation of the BMP/GDF branch of the TGF-β signaling pathway. Also disclosed are methods for identifying compounds useful for such therapy.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method of identifying a subject being susceptible to a co-treatment with an histone deacetylase 10 (HDAC10)-inhibitor, said subject being in need of and/or being treated with cancer therapy against a cancer, comprising the steps of a) determining the amount of an HDAC10 gene product and/or an autophagy-related gene 4D (ATG4D) product in a cancer sample from said subject, b) comparing the amount of said HDAC10 gene product as determined in step a) with a reference amount for said HDAC10 gene product and/or the amount of ATG4D product as determined in step a) with a reference amount for said ATG4D product, and c) identifying a subject being susceptible to co-treatment with an HDAC10-inhibitor. Moreover, The present invention relates to a method of predicting the risk of recurrence and/or progression of a cancer in an subject treated by cancer therapy, comprising the steps of a) determining the amount of an HDAC10 gene product and/or an ATG4D product in a cancer sample from said subject, b) comparing the amount of said HDAC10 gene product as determined in step a) with a reference amount for said HDAC10 gene product and/or the amount of ATG4D product as determined in step a) with a reference amount for said ATG4D product, and c) predicting the risk of recurrence and/or progression of a cancer treated by cancer therapy. The present invention also relates to a device for identifying a subject being susceptible to co-treatment with an HDAC10-inhibitor, a kit adapted to carry out the method of the present invention. Finally, the invention relates to 2-(4-butoxyphenyl)-N-hydroxyacetamide (bufexamac) for use in treating cancer in a subject, wherein said bufexamac is to be applied in a co-treatment with cancer therapy.
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It is an object of the present invention to provide a monoclonal antibody, which is suitable for the quantitative analysis of asparagine synthetase in a cell. The present invention provides a monoclonal antibody which specifically recognizes asparagine synthetase that is present in a cell.
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The present application provides stable peptide-based Akt capture agents and the use thereof as detection, diagnosis, and treatment agents. The application further provides novel methods of developing stable peptide-based capture agents, including Akt capture agents, using iterative on-bead in situ click chemistry.
摘要:
Biomarkers associated with anti-estrogen sensitivity in cancers, methods for detecting and quantitating the biomarkers, and methods for treating cancer patients that exhibit the biomarkers are provided. The biomarkers are activated estrogen receptor foci (AEF) found in the nuclei of certain tumor cells. The methods provide new information to guide the intention to treat patients with anti-estrogens, allowing selection of individual patients and patient populations that are likely to respond to treatment. Also provided are methods for screening an antitumor drug or antitumor drug candidate for AEF inactivating activity. Such methods are useful to identify additional AEF-active drugs, including anti-estrogens, which may be candidates for use in treating AEF-positive tumors according to the methods of the invention.