Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating cancer. The invention makes use of peptides, nucleic acids encoding such peptides, and cells expressing such peptides, where the peptide comprises a tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen (TACA)-binding domain.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating cancer. The invention makes use of peptides, nucleic acids encoding such peptides, and cells expressing such peptides, where the peptide comprises a tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen (TACA)-binding domain.
Abstract:
The present invention features compositions and methods for the repair of myelin and/or treatment of demyelinating diseases. The demyelinating disease may be multiple sclerosis (MS), optic neuritis, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody associated disease, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, transverse myelitis, or acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. The compositions may include N-acetylglucosamine (GIcNAc), GlcNAc-6-acetate, or a combination thereof. The method may involve administering the compositions to a subject in need.
Abstract:
Contemplated compositions and methods are directed to prevent and/or treat various autoimmune diseases that are typically associated with glycan dysregulation, and especially autoimmune demyelinating diseases. Further especially contemplated aspects include animal models and systems for screening compounds to treat and/or prevent such diseases.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating cancer. The invention makes use of peptides, nucleic acids encoding such peptides, and cells expressing such peptides, where the peptide comprises a tumor-associated carbohydrate antigen (TACA)-binding domain.
Abstract:
The invention provides the art with a powerful diagnostic method of distinguishing relapse-remitting MS subjects from progressive MS subjects, based on the measurement of serum concentrations of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc,), for the first time enabling rapid diagnosis of the progressive form of MS. GlcNAc serum concentration can also be used to assess neurodegenerative status and MS progression in subjects suffering from MS or other neurological conditions. The methods of the invention also allow for the identification of new therapeutics for MS and other neurological conditions and also enables the personalized efficacy assessment of a potential therapy for an MS subject.
Abstract:
The present invention includes a novel method of treating or preventing a disease or disorder associated with low levels of branched N-glycans in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound of the invention. In one embodiment, the subject is further administered at least one additional therapeutic agent.
Abstract:
The present invention includes a novel method of treating or preventing a disease or disorder associated with low levels of branched N-glycans in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound of the invention. In one embodiment, the subject is further administered at least one additional therapeutic agent.
Abstract:
Contemplated compositions and methods are directed to prevent and/or treat various autoimmune diseases that are typically associated with glycan dysregulation, and especially autoimmune demyelinating diseases. Further especially contemplated aspects include animal models and systems for screening compounds to treat and/or prevent such diseases.