Abstract:
Provided herein are antisense oligonucleotides that can effectively prevent or decrease c-myc protein expression as well as decrease overall rates of cell proliferation in in vitro and mammalian in vivo models of cell proliferative disorders as well as methods for using the same. The antisense oligonucleotides comprise at least one phosphoramidate (NP)-modified or thiophosphoramidate (NPS)-modified intersubunit linkage.
Abstract:
The invention provided herein discloses, inter alia, compositions of beads (such as, polymeric beads) of substantially identical size and shape encoded with unique information storing identifiers and methods for use of the same in multiplex chemical and biological assays. Accordingly, provided herein are methods for conducting a multiplex assay comprising the steps of: a) contacting a sample with beads in an assay system, wherein each bead in the system comprises an identifier; wherein the system comprises (i) at least one bead with an identifier that is recognized by an imaging processor as a specific assay, and (ii) a plurality of beads, wherein each bead comprises a capture agent immobilized on the surface of the bead that specifically binds to an analyte; and simultaneously or sequentially, in any order: b) identifying the identifier that is recognized by the imaging processor as the specific assay; and c) detecting the binding of the analyte in the sample by analyzing the binding of the analyte to the capture agent immobilized on the surface of the bead based on the identification of the identifier as the specific assay.
Abstract:
Provided herein are compositions and methods for identifying and detecting modulators of Ras protein conformational states through the use of second harmonic generation (SHG) technology. Also provided herein are methods for detecting a conformational changes in the three dimensional structure of a protein bound to a supported lipid bilayer.
Abstract:
Provided herein are compositions and methods directed to soluble proteins which can selectively deliver modulators of complement activity. Targeted delivery of these modulators is accomplished by selectively mutating particular amino acids in a targeting protein portion of the composition corresponding to at least the first two N-terminal SCR domains of CR2. Depending on the particular combination of mutations introduced into the targeting portion, a complement activity modulator can be selectively delivered to particular ligands of CR2 at sites where complement system activation or suppression is desired.
Abstract:
The invention provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating and preventing metastasis or relapse of a cancer in an individual previously treated for cancer with a therapy. The invention also provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating a refractory cancer (e.g., a refractory HPV-associated cancer).
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods for reducing neoplastic progenitor cell proliferation and alleviating symptoms associated in individuals diagnosed with or thought to have myeloproliferative disorders, such as Essential Thrombocythemia (ET). Also provided herein are methods for using telomerase inhibitors for maintaining blood platelet counts at relatively normal ranges in the blood of individuals diagnosed with or suspected of having myeloproliferative disorders, such as ET.
Abstract:
This present invention relates to cultured recombinant cells comprising a heterologous phosphoketolase (PKL) polypeptide that are capable of increased production of acetyl coenzyme A-derived metabolites, as well as methods for producing and using the same. In some embodiments, the recombinant cells further comprise one or more mevalonate (MVA) pathway polypeptides for the production of isoprenoid precursors, isoprene and isoprenoids.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses, inter alia, methods for labeling a target protein with an SHG-active probe for detection by second harmonic or sum-frequency generation in order to identify agents which bind to an allosteric site on the target protein thereby altering its structural conformation
Abstract:
This invention relates, inter alia , to compositions of low serum or serum free media and methods for the expansion of T cell populations and methods for using such populations of cells. In some aspects, the invention relates to compositions and methods for the selective expansion of T cell subpopulations.
Abstract:
Provided herein, inter alia , are cell media compositions and whole cell vaccines comprising recombinant cells expressing IL-15, IL-15Rα, and CD80 capable of treating and preventing relapse in individuals diagnosed with or thought to have leukemia as well as methods for using the same.