摘要:
The gene responsible for encoding SERT has a functional polymorphism at the 5′-regulatory promoter region, which results in two forms, long (L) and short (S). The LL-genotype is hypothesized to play a key role in the early onset of alcohol use. The present invention discloses the differences in treatment and diagnosis based on the L or short genotypes as well as on a single nucleotide polymorphism of the SERT gene, the 3′ UTR SNP rs1042173. The present invention demonstrates the efficacy of using the drug ondansetron and similar drugs for treatment based on variations in the polymorphisms of the SERT gene as well as methods for diagnosing susceptibility to abuse of alcohol and other addiction-related diseases and disorders.
摘要:
The gene responsible for encoding SERT has a functional polymorphism at the 5′-regulatory promoter region, which results in two forms, long (L) and short (S). The LL-genotype is hypothesized to play a key role in the early onset of alcohol use. The present invention discloses the differences in treatment and diagnosis based on the L or short genotypes as well as on a single nucleotide polymorphism of the SERT gene, the 3′ UTR SNP rs1042173. The present invention demonstrates the efficacy of using the drug ondansetron and similar drugs for treatment based on variations in the polymorphisms of the SERT gene as well as methods for diagnosing susceptibility to abuse of alcohol and other addiction-related diseases and disorders.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to a screening mechanism for identifying members of the general population at increased risk for alcoholism and premenstrual syndrome. The screening mechanisms may be used to measure the expression of the α4β2δ GABAA receptors, in order to identify members of the general population as having an increased sensitivity to lower concentrations alcohol coupled with a decrease sensitivity to higher concentrations of alcohol, a scenario frequently found in patients suffering from alcoholism and premenstrual anxiety. Methods of screening for drugs which decrease expression of the α4β2δ subunit of GABAA are also provided.
摘要翻译:本发明涉及用于鉴定酗酒和经前期综合征风险增加的一般群体成员的筛选机制。 筛选机制可以用于测量α4 N 2β2 GABA A A受体的表达,以便鉴定一般的成员 人群对低浓度酒精具有增加的敏感性,同时降低对较高浓度酒精的敏感性,这是在患有酒精中毒和经前期焦虑的患者中频繁发现的情况。 还提供了筛选降低GABA Aα的α4AT2AT2亚基的表达的药物的方法。
摘要:
The present invention relates to determinable effects of ethanol exposure on the cellular localization and abundance of specific proteins, referred to herein as ethanol indicative proteins. More specifically, the present invention is based, in part, on the discovery that the catalytic C&agr; subunit of cAMP dependent protein kinase (PKA), which is normally localized in the Golgi apparatus area, appears to translocate to the nucleus upon exposure of a cell to ethanol. The present invention is further based on the observation that the &dgr;-subunit of PKC translocates from the Golgi area to the perinucleus and the nucleus in response to ethanol exposure, while the &egr;-subunit of PKC migrates from the perinucleus into the cytoplasm. The present invention further relates to the discovery that the detectable amount of the regulatory subunit RI of PKA decreases, while the detectable amount of &agr;PKC, &dgr;PKC and &egr;PKC increases upon exposure of a cell to ethanol. These discoveries provide the basis for assays that may be used to detect the exposure of cells to ethanol and assays that may be used for the screening of drugs or the development of treatments to modulate the effects of ethanol consumption. The invention further relates to kits for detecting the exposure of cells to ethanol. Kits of the invention may include antibodies, which preferably are labeled, capable of specifically binding to C&agr; or RI of the cAMP-dependent protein kinase, or, capable of specifically binding to &agr;PKC, &dgr;PKC or &egr;PKC.
摘要:
A multilayer analytical element has been prepared for accurate and rapid colorimetric determination of ethanol in aqueous specimens using alcohol dehydogenase and an oxidized nicotinamide coenzyme. The element includes two reagent layers beneath a porous spreading layer. The element also contains niacinamide in one or more layers to reduce the interference from alcohols other than ethanol.
摘要:
An improved fluorigenic, high-performance, liquid chromatography (HPLC) assay comprises reacting plasma and hemolysate samples with cyclohexanedione in the presence of ammonium ion to form a methylacridine dione fluorigenic species that is stable and exhibits high recovery values. Acetaldehyde content was determined by comparing the fluorescent peaks of the HPLC eluted band with standard peaks. Alcohol intake by the subject was detected by comparing the acetaldehyde levels to those of teetotalers.
摘要:
The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a disorder, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, by increasing or decreasing proline levels. Further provided are methods of predicting and monitoring the clinical response in a patient, and diagnostic systems for identifying a patient likely to benefit from proline modulation.
摘要:
The gene responsible for encoding SERT has a functional polymorphism at the 5′-regulatory promoter region, which results in two forms, long (L) and short (S). The LL-genotype is hypothesized to play a key role in the early onset of alcohol use. The present invention discloses the differences in treatment and diagnosis based on the L or short genotypes as well as on a single nucleotide polymorphism of the SERT gene, the 3′ UTR SNP rs1042173. The present invention demonstrates the efficacy of using the drug ondansetron and similar drugs for treatment based on variations in the polymorphisms of the SERT gene as well as methods for diagnosing susceptibility to abuse of alcohol and other addiction-related diseases and disorders.
摘要:
The invention features all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA)-related compounds capable of associating with Pin1 and methods of identifying the same. The invention also provides methods of treating a condition selected from the group consisting of a proliferative disorder, an autoimmune disease, and an addiction condition characterized by elevated Pin1 marker levels, Pin1 degradation, and/or reduced Pin1 Ser71 phosphorylation in a subject by administering a retinoic acid compound. Additionally, the invention features methods of treating proliferative disorders, autoimmune diseases, and addiction conditions (e.g., diseases, disorders, and conditions characterized by elevated Pin1 marker levels) by administering a retinoic acid compound in combination with another therapeutic compound. The invention also features a co-crystal including Pin1 and a retinoic acid compound. Finally, the invention also provides methods of developing and identifying enhanced Pin1-targeted ATRA-related compounds based on the newly defined unique binding pockets in the Pin1 active site revealed from the co-crystal structure, structure-activity relationship, and structural modeling.
摘要:
The gene responsible for encoding SERT has a functional polymorphism at the 5′-regulatory promoter region, which results in two forms, long (L) and short (S). The LL-genotype is hypothesized to play a key role in the early onset of alcohol use. The present invention discloses the differences in treatment and diagnosis based on the L or short genotypes as well as on a single nucleotide polymorphism of the SERT gene, the 3′ UTR SNP rs1042173. The present invention demonstrates the efficacy of using the drug ondansetron and similar drugs for treatment based on variations in the polymorphisms of the SERT gene as well as methods for diagnosing susceptibility to abuse of alcohol and other addiction-related diseases and disorders.
摘要翻译:负责编码SERT的基因在5'调节启动子区具有功能多态性,其形成长(L)和短(S)两种形式。 假设LL型基因型在酒精使用早期发挥关键作用。 本发明公开了基于L或短基因型的治疗和诊断的差异以及SERT基因,3'UTR SNP rs1042173的单核苷酸多态性。 本发明证明了基于SERT基因多态性变化的药物昂丹司琼和类似药物治疗的疗效以及用于诊断酒精和其他成瘾相关疾病和病症滥用易感性的方法。