Abstract:
Described are methods and compounds for diagnosis and therapy of subsets of cell proliferative disorders which are characterized by resistance to TRAIL induced apoptosis. Examples of such diseases are B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and prostate cancer. Furthermore, methods for identifying drugs which are suitable for treatment of such diseases are described.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition useful for the diagnosis of diseases associated with aberrant expression of the genes encoding the secreted proteins Futrin 1, 2, 3 and/or 4(= R-Spondin 2, 3, 1 and 4, respectively), e.g. in connection with tumors or diseases of the muscle, kidneys or bones. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound which is capable of modifying (a) the expression of the gene encoding Futrin 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 or (b) the activity of the Futrin 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 protein.
Abstract:
Described are a novel marker protein associated with apithelial tumors, TAP-70, belonging to the family of aspartyl proteinases and nucleic acid molecules encoding TAP-70 polypeptides. Moreover, diagnostic and therapeutic uses based on the finding that TAP-70 is overexpressed throughout skin carcinogenesis are described.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to peptides which interact with IAPs. IAPs are highly expressed in tumor cells which fail to undergo apoptosis. By binding to IAPs, the peptides of the present invention release tumor cells from the apoptosis block and thus provide a new tool for effective cancer therapy.
Abstract:
A method is described for the diagnosis of an ovarian or endometrial tumor or for a prognosis, characterized in that the L1 level is determined in a patient sample, preferably via an anti L1 antibody, the presence of L1 being an indication of the presence of an ovarian or endometrial tumor or a predisposition for such a tumor. Furthermore, methods for treating of ovarian or endometrial tumors are provided.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a conjugate for treating prokaryotic infections, consisting of a transport mediator that can penetrate the prokaryotic cell membrane and a desired compound that is to be introduced into the prokaryote and is directed against the latter. Said compound is preferably a peptide nucleic acid (PNA), which is directed against a gene of the prokaryote that imparts a resistance to antibiotics.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a novel marker for tumours, preferably CTCL. The invention further relates to the application of the above for the diagnosis and therapy of tumour-related diseases, preferably CTCL.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of homeodomain-interacting protein kinases (HIPKs), especially HIPK2, and the nucleic acid sequences coding for the same, for influencing cell division and cell proliferation, and especially the use thereof in methods for diagnosing or treating diseases associated with anomalous or excessive cell proliferation e.g. tumour diseases. The invention also relates to the use of HIPKs, especially HIPK2, the nucleic acid sequences coding for the same and specific bonding partners thereof, for identifying and/or producing substances which can inhibit or stimulate cell division or cell growth or influence the same in other ways. The invention especially relates to a human HIPK2 and derivatives and fragments thereof, the nucleic acid sequences coding for the same, and antibodies and other specific bonding partners of the human HIPK2 and the nucleic acid sequence coding for the same.
Abstract:
Described are pharmaceutical compositions containing a caspase-8 and/or caspase-9 protein and/or (a) DNA sequence(s) encoding a caspase-8 and/or caspase-9 protein and a suitable pharmaceutical carrier. Said compositions are useful for restoring apoptosis sensitivity of glucorticoid-induced resistance of carcinoma cells towards cytotoxic therapy.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of homeodomain-interacting protein kinases (HIPKs), especially HIPK2, and the nucleic acid sequences coding for the same, for influencing cell division and cell proliferation, and especially the use thereof in methods for diagnosing or treating diseases associated with anomalous or excessive cell proliferation e.g. tumour diseases. The invention also relates to the use of HIPKs, especially HIPK2, the nucleic acid sequences coding for the same and specific bonding partners thereof, for identifying and/or producing substances which can inhibit or stimulate cell division or cell growth or influence the same in other ways. The invention especially relates to a human HIPK2 and derivatives and fragments thereof, the nucleic acid sequences coding for the same, and antibodies and other specific bonding partners of the human HIPK2 and the nucleic acid sequence coding for the same.