Abstract:
Human PSATl genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/AKT pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/AKT function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/AKT, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of PSATl are provided.
Abstract:
This invention provides isolated peptides comprising a C-terminal fragment of an ARTS protein, isolated nucleotides encoding same, mimetics and small molecule analogues of same, and therapeutic applications comprising administering a peptide, nucleic acid, or mimetic compound of the present invention. This invention also provides isolated complexes comprising a C-terminal fragment of an ARTS protein and either an IAP protein, a Bir3 domain thereof, or a fragment thereof; compounds that bind or interact with same, and use of the compounds in therapeutic applications.
Abstract:
The present invention claims and discloses methods of identifying proteins and/or peptide that inhibit viral infection for the treating, preventing and/or ameliorating of an infection caused by a virus. The application also claims and discloses formulations and specific peptides identified using the disclosed methods.
Abstract:
RNAIII-inhibiting peptide (RIP) advantageously treats or reduces the risk of biofilm formation on implanted bone cement, thus reducing the possibility of sustained chemotherapy, hospitalization, or surgical removal of the bone cement. Unlike antibiotics, RIP eradicates biofilms without inducing resistant bacterial strains, making RIP particularly advantageous in this application. Biodegradable compositions comprising RIP also are provided.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods of identifying and making compounds that inhibit the interaction between MUCl and either p53 or TBP. Also embraced by the invention are in vivo and in vitro methods of inhibiting such an interaction and of inhibiting the expression of MUCl by a cell.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to methods of inhibiting angiogenesis in a patient by administering an effective angiogenesis-inhibiting amount of a thrombin inhibitor, and to the treatment of disease states that result from uncontrolled cell proliferation by administering a thrombin inhibitor alone or co-administering a thrombin inhibitor with an anticancer or cytotoxic agent. Specifically, the thrombin inhibitors used in the methods of the present invention are hirudins.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, regulating, diagnosing, and treating cancer. For example, the present invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting tumorigenesis of certain classes of cancer cells, including breast cancer cells and preventing metastasis. The present invention also provides systems and methods for identifying compounds that regulate tumorigenesis.
Abstract:
Anti-angiogenic peptides that inhibit activation or proliferation of endothelial cells are disclosed. Such peptides maybe used to inhibit VEGF binding to the VEGFR2 receptor (also known as the kinase domain receptor or KDR) and bFGF binding to its receptor. Such peptides may also be used to inhibit, VEGF, bFGF, or integrin activation of endothelial cells in angiogenesis-associated diseases such as cancer, leukemia, multiple myeloma, inflammatory diseases, eye diseases and skin disorders.
Abstract:
The invention relates to salt-inducible serine/threonine kinase polypeptides that are targets of small molecule drugs and that have properties relates to stimulation of biochemical or physiological responses in a cell, a tissue, an organ or an organism. Methods of use encompass screening, diagnostic and prognostic assay procedures as well as methods of treating diverse metabolic disorders.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides isolated nucleic acids and their resulting polypeptides from Saccharophagus degradans strain 2-40, which may be utilized as protease inhibitors.