摘要:
The invention relates to the discovery of a novel tumor suppressor gene which is associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. The gene has been designated MEN1 and the gene product is menin. The absence of this protein and associated mutations in the corresponding gene have been identified in individuals suffering from multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. The identification of this marker for multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 has diagnostic uses as well as for gene therapy.
摘要:
A method of microdissection which involves: forming an image field of cells of the tissue sample utilizing a microscope, identifying at least one zone of cells of interest from the image field of cells which at least one zone of cells of interest includes different types of cells than adjacent zones of cells, and extracting the at least one zone of cells of interest from the tissue sample. The extraction is achieved by contacting the tissue sample with a transfer surface that can be selectively activated so that regions thereof adhere to the zone of cells of interest to be extracted. The transfer surface includes an activatable adhesive layer which provides chemical or electrostatic adherence to the selected regions of the tissue sample. After the transfer surface is activated the transfer surface and tissue sample are separated. During separation the zone of cells of interest remains adhered to the transfer surface and is thus separated from the tissue sample.
摘要:
A method of treating ovarian cancer in a subject afflicted therewith comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an anti-cancer agent and an effective amount of a compound having the structure:
摘要:
Disclosed herein are methods of treating neuroblastomas and medulloblastomas in a subject comprising administering to the subject a phosphatase ligand in an amount effective to treat the subject. Also disclosed herein are method of treating neuroblastomas and medulloblastomas in a subject comprising administering to the subject a histone deacteylase ligand in an amount effective to treat the subject.
摘要:
A method of microdissection which involves: forming an image field of cells of the tissue sample utilizing a microscope, identifying at least one zone of cells of interest from the image field of cells which at least one zone of cells of interest includes different types of cells than adjacent zones of cells, and extracting the at least one zone of cells of interest from the tissue sample. The extraction is achieved by contacting the tissue sample with a transfer surface that can be selectively activated so that regions thereof adhere to the zone of cells of interest to be extracted. The transfer surface includes an activatable adhesive layer which provides chemical or electrostatic adherence to the selected regions of the tissue sample. After the transfer surface is activated the transfer surface and tissue sample are separated. During separation the zone of cells of interest remains adhered to the transfer surface and is thus separated from the tissue sample.
摘要:
A method of treating a mammalian subject afflicted with a disease characterized by a loss of protein function caused by a genetic abnormality associated with the disease comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a protein phosphatase 2A inhibitor or a histone deacetylase inhibitor.
摘要:
This invention provides a method of treating a patient suffering from a tumor overexpressing N—CoR comprising administering to the patient a phosphatase ligand, alone or in combination with a retinoid receptor ligand, a histone deacetylase ligand, or both, in amounts effective to treat the patient. This invention also provides a method of inhibiting tumor growth in a patient suffering from a tumor overexpressing N—CoR. This invention further provides a method of identifying a compound or a mixture of compounds capable of inducing differentiation of cells of a tumor overexpressing N—CoR. This invention still further provides a method of determining the likelihood of successfully treating a subject suffering from a tumor overexpressing N—CoR. This invention also provides a method of assessing the likelihood that a patient is suffering from a tumor overexpressing N—CoR. This invention yet also provides a method of assessing the likelihood that a patient previously suffering from and treated for a tumor overexpressing N—CoR has suffered a recurrence of a tumor overexpressing N—CoR. Finally, this invention provides analogous methods for use on glioblastoma multiforme.
摘要:
A method of microdissection which involves: forming an image field of cells of the tissue sample utilizing a microscope, identifying at least one zone of cells of interest from the image field of cells which at least one zone of cells of interest includes different types of cells than adjacent zones of cells, and extracting the at least one zone of cells of interest from the tissue sample. The extraction is achieved by contacting the tissue sample with a transfer surface that can be selectively activated so that regions thereof adhere to the zone of cells of interest to be extracted. The transfer surface includes an activatable adhesive layer which provides chemical or electrostatic adherence to the selected regions of the tissue sample. After the transfer surface is activated the transfer surface and tissue sample are separated. During separation the zone of cells of interest remains adhered to the transfer surface and is thus separated from the tissue sample.
摘要:
A method of direct extraction of cellular material from a tissue sample which involves: forming an image field of cells of the tissue sample utilizing a microscope, identifying at least one zone of cells of interest from the image field of cells which at least one zone of cells of interest includes different types of cells than adjacent zones of cells, and extracting the at least one zone of cells of interest from the tissue sample. The extracted zone(s) of cells is subjected to analysis. The overall process of identifying, extracting, transporting, and analyzing the extracted zones(s) of cells can be fully automated.
摘要:
Disclosed herein are methods of inhibiting proliferation of a cancer cell or inducing apoptosis of a cancer cell, which does not overexpress N—CoR. Also disclosed herein are methods of inhibiting proliferation or inducing apoptosis of a cancer cell that overexpresses TCTP and methods for determining whether a compound is effective in inducing cell death.