Abstract:
DNAs encoding the human histamine H3 receptor have been cloned and characterized. The recombinant protein is capable of forming biologically active histamine H3 receptor protein. The cDNA's have been expressed in recombinant host cells which produce active recombinant protein. The recombinant protein is also purified from the recombinant host cells. In addition, the recombinant host cells are utilized to establish a method for identifying modulators of the receptor activity, and receptor modulators are identified.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for the use of gene expression measurements to classify or identify tumors in samples obtained from a subject in a clinical setting, such as in cases of formalin fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) samples.
Abstract:
This invention relates to the determination of RNA quality, or RNA integrity, in a biological sample. The extent of RNA degradation, or retention of RNA integrity, is determined based upon the comparison of the relative amount of two sequences of a representative RNA molecule in the sample. Compositions and methods related to the determination are provided to assess RNA quality.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the identification and use of gene expression profiles, or patterns, suitable for identification of populations that are positive and negative for estrogen receptor expression. The gene expression profiles may be embodied in nucleic acid expression, protein expression, or other expression formats, and may be used in the study and/or diagnosis of cells and tissue in breast cancer as well as for the study and/or determination of prognosis of a patient, including breast cancer survival.
Abstract:
DNA encoding human 5-HT3-C has been cloned and characterized. The recombinant protein is capable of forming biologically active human 5-HT3-C protein. The cDNA has been expressed in recombinant host cells that produce active recombinant protein. In addition, the recombinant host cells are utilized to establish a method for identifying modulators of the receptor activity, and receptor modulators are identified.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the identification and use of gene expression profiles, or patterns, suitable for identification of breast cancer patient populations with different survival outcomes. The gene expression profiles may be embodied in nucleic acid expression, protein expression, or other expression formats, and may be used in the study and/or determination of the prognosis of a patient, including breast cancer survival.
Abstract:
DNAs encoding the human histamine H3 receptor have been cloned and characterized. The recombinant protein is capable of forming biologically active histamine H3 receptor protein. The cDNA's have been expressed in recombinant host cells which produce active recombinant protein. The recombinant protein is also purified from the recombinant host cells. In addition, the recombinant host cells are utilized to establish a method for identifying modulators of the receptor activity, and receptor modulators are identified.
Abstract:
The invention provides materials and methods for the detection of nucleic acid expression via the 3′ portion of expressed sequences. Embodiments of the invention include the use of microarrays comprising nucleic acid probes that are complementary to the 3′ end of expressed sequences and by the use of quantitative PCR (Q-PCR) based amplification of sequences found at or near the 3′ end of expressed sequences. The invention may be used to detect the presence of expressed nucleic acids encoding particular gene products (sequences present in a “transcriptome”).
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for the amplification of nucleic acid molecules. Methods for amplifying target polynucleotides, including mRNA, using oligonucleotides, DNA and RNA polymerases are provided. The invention further provides compositions and kits for practicing the methods, as well as methods which use the amplification products.