Abstract:
A preparation and an application of a chimeric antigen receptor immune cell constructed on the basis of granzyme B are provided, including, a granzyme B (GrB)-based modified chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), the CAR containing an extracellular binding domain, and the extracellular binding domain being capable of specifically targeting heat shock proteins. The CAR immune cell acts by means of binding of a ligand and a receptor, and has relatively high targeting specificity and relatively better safety.
Abstract:
Cell-targeted serine protease constructs are provided. Such constructs can be used in methods for targeted cell killing such as for treatment cell of proliferative diseases (e.g., cancer). In some aspects, recombinant serine proteases, such as Granzyme B polypeptides, are provided that exhibit improved stability and cell toxicity. Methods and compositions for treating lapatinib or trastuzumab-resistant cancers are also provided.
Abstract:
The technology provided herein relates to novel immunoproteases suitable to induce apotosis in selected diseased target cells, comprising the serine protease granzyme M, and methods for using such cytolytic fusion proteins for the treatment of various diseases, in particular for the treatment of cancer.
Abstract:
Cell-targeted cytotoxic agents, including sortase serine protease constructs, are provided. Such compounds can be used in methods for targeted cell killing such as for treatment cell of proliferative diseases (e.g., cancer). In some aspects, recombinant sortase serine proteases, such as Granzyme B polypeptides, are provided that exhibit improved stability and cell toxicity.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to methods and compositions for cell-based targeted delivery of predetermined compounds to a population of target cells. In some embodiments, methods of the invention include providing cytotoxic lymphocytes genetically modified to produce and sequester in lytic granules fusion proteins comprising a granzyme, or other effector agent, and a predetermined protein, so that upon specific contact of the cytotoxic lymphocytes with the target cells, the granzyme-perforin pathway of the cytotoxic lymphocytes is activated, leading to the delivery of the fusion protein to the cytosols of the target cells.
Abstract:
A fusion protein including granzyme B, a cell penetrating peptide, a cleavage site, and a targeting moiety, a composition for cell membrane penetration comprising the fusion protein, and an anticancer composition comprising the fusion protein.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to targeted killing of a cell utilizing a chimeric polypeptide comprising a cell-specific targeting moiety and a signal transduction pathway factor. In a preferred embodiment, the signal transduction pathway factor is an apoptosis-inducing factor, such as granzyme B, granzyme A, or Bax.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to targeted killing of a cell utilizing a chimeric polypeptide comprising a cell-specific targeting moiety and a signal transduction pathway factor. In a preferred embodiment, the signal transduction pathway factor is an apoptosis-inducing factor, such as granzyme B, granzyme A, or Bax.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to targeted killing of a cell utilizing a chimeric polypeptide comprising a cell-specific targeting moiety and a signal transduction pathway factor. In a preferred embodiment, the signal transduction pathway factor is an apoptosis-inducing factor, such as granzyme B, granzyme A, or Bax.
Abstract:
This invention relates to chimeric nucleic acids and to the therapeutic induction of apoptosis in activated inflammatory cells, or cells at a site of inflammation, by introducing into those cells the chimeric nucleic acid. The chimeric nucleic acid having at least one TNF&agr; promoter enhancer attached to a functional copy of a TNF&agr; promoter and further attached to at least one copy of an apoptosis-inducing gene, which is further attached to a 3′UTR. The apoptosis-inducing gene is Granzyme B. The invention also relates to methods of making and using self-regulated apoptosis chimeric nucleic acids and pharmaceutical compositions containing them for treating inflammatory diseases.