摘要:
The invention relates to an anti-human p53 antibody suitable for specifically binding a linear epitope which is exposed only in a conformationally altered isoform of the characteristic p53 protein of patients with Alzheimer's disease or prone to develop Alzheimer's disease or cognitive impairment during ageing. Methods and diagnostic and prognostic kits are also described.
摘要:
Heritable mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 and other genes in the DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair pathway increase risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers. In response to DNA breaks, the proteins encoded by these genes bind to each other and are transported into the nucleus to form nuclear foci and initiate homologous recombination. Flow cytometry-based functional variant analyses (FVAs) were developed to determine whether variants in BRCA1 or other DSB repair genes disrupted the binding of BRCA1 to its protein partners, the phosphorylation of p53 or the transport of the BRCA1complex to the nucleus in response to DNA damage. Each of these assays distinguished high-risk BRCA1 mutations from low-risk BRCA1 controls. Mutations in other DSB repair pathway genes produced molecular phenocopies with these assays. FVA assays may represent an adjunct to sequencing for categorizing VUS or may represent a stand-alone measure for assessing breast cancer risk.
摘要:
The invention provides methods and compositions to detect expression of one or more biomarkers, including FGFR3, TP53, and/or EGFR, for treating, diagnosing, and providing a prognosis for cancer, e.g., bladder cancer. The invention also provides kits and articles of manufacture for use in the methods.
摘要:
One embodiment relates to a method of treating cancer by administering a compound of Formula I to a patient. Another embodiment relates to a method of treating a patient having cancer associated p53 mutation that includes administering to a patient the compound represented by the Formula I:
摘要:
p53-upregulated modulator of apoptosis (PUMA) is a biomarker associated with islet cell health. If PUMA is low, islet cells are typically healthy. If PUMA is high, islet cells are typically unhealthy or dying. PUMA may be measured by either measuring its nucleic or amino acid. PUMA mRNA may be induced by TNF-α stimulation in a time- and dose-dependent manner and β cell apoptosis is induced through a mitochondrial pathway. TNF-α significantly inhibited glucose-induced preproinsulin precursor mRNA synthesis. Such β cell stress signaling in human islets indicates overall state of islet health and, ultimately, the risk of onset and/or degree of severity of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
摘要:
The use and screening of modulators of apoptosis is disclosed. The modulators may be, for example, modulator of NF-κB activity. The modulators may be used, for example, in the treatment of NF-κB-mediated diseases, conditions, and injuries.
摘要:
The present invention relates to rapid, sensitive methods for determining whether a subject is at risk of developing lung cancer or has lung cancer based on certain combinations or biomarkers or biomarkers and biometric parameters.
摘要:
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for detecting prostatic basal cells by searching for molecules that are expressed specifically in prostatic basal cells and analyzing said molecules. The problem can be solved using a method for detecting prostatic basal cells that is characterized by using immunohistochemical staining to visualize the expression of TRIM29 (Tripartite motif-containing protein 29) protein in prostatic basal cells.
摘要:
The present invention relates to rapid, sensitive methods for determining whether a subject is at risk of developing lung cancer or has lung cancer based on certain combinations or biomarkers or biomarkers and biometric parameters.