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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Tyrosine kinase receptor tyro3 as a therapeutic target in the treatment of cancer

Номер: US20120034167A1

The present invention concerns new methods for treating cancer by using TYRO3 inhibitors and methods for identifying new molecules of interest for treating cancer.

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Irak kinase family as novel target and biomarker for alzheimer

Номер: US20120035076A1

The present invention relates to methods and devices for the diagnosis or drug response prediction of neurological disorders by measuring kinase activity and studying the phosphorylation levels and profiles in samples of said patients. Furthermore the present invention relates to methods of identifying drug compounds relevant to neurological disorders by measuring kinase activity and studying phosphorylation levels. Also, the present invention relates to the use of inhibitors of the IRAK protein kinase family or a pharmaceutical composition thereof in the treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Methods of diagnosing cervical cancer

Номер: US20120052484A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention provides reagents and methods for detecting pathogen infections in human samples. This detection utilizes specific proteins to detect the presence of pathogen proteins or abnormal expression of human proteins resulting from pathogen infections. Specific methods, compositions and kits are disclosed herein for the detection of oncogenic Human papillomavirus E6 proteins in clinical samples.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Oxidized glutathione assay

Номер: US20120058501A1
Принадлежит: Promega Corp

The present invention provides an assay for detection of oxidized glutathione (GSSG).

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Inhibitors of protein tyrosine phosphatases

Номер: US20120088720A1

Disclosed herein are compounds that selectively inhibit members of the PTP family of enzymes. Synthesized compounds demonstrated selective inhibition of TC-PTP. Also provided are methods of using the compounds and formulations containing the compounds. Also described is a fluorescence-tagged combinatorial library synthesis and screening method. And methods of using these compounds to effect enzyme activity both in cells and in vitro as well as method of using these compounds to treat diseases in human and animals.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Derivatization of biomolecules by covalent coupling of non-cofactor compounds using methyltransferases

Номер: US20120094280A1
Принадлежит: BIOTECHNOLOGIJOS INSTITUTAS

The present invention relates to a use of non-cofactor compounds, represented by formulas (I) or (II) wherein R and Z are independently selected from H, D, C 1 -C 12 -alkyl, preferably C 1 -C 4 -alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, phenyl or -LX, wherein X represents a functional group or a reporter group attached via a linker group L, and QH is selected from —SH, —SeH, —NHNH 2 or —ONH 2 , for a targeted modification or derivatization of a biomolecule by covalent coupling to the biomolecule in the presence of a directing methyltransferase. Further development of the method of targeted modification and derivatization are the method for targeted labeling a biomolecule and method for detecting unmethylated target sites in a biomolecule comprising modification of the biomolecule according to the present invention.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Ipp complex as marker for erlotinib treatment

Номер: US20120095029A1
Принадлежит: Hoffmann La Roche Inc

The present invention provides biomarkers which are predictive for the clinical benefit of erlotinib hydrochloride treatment in cancer patients.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Biosensors utilizing ink jet-printed biomolecule compatible sol gel inks and uses thereof

Номер: US20120135437A1
Принадлежит: MCMASTER UNIVERSITY

Novel solid-phase biosensors that utilize ink jet printing of biocompatible sol-gel based inks to create sensor strips are reported herein. Biomolecules and other reagents useful in bioassays to detect, for example, pathogenic microorganisms or toxic substances, are immobilized on a substrate, which can be paper based, by layering these substances between two layers of biomolecule compatible sol gel. The sol gel precursor solutions and solutions of the assay reagents are printed from separate nozzles in a layered approach which avoids clogging of the nozzles by the pre-mature gelling of the sol gel precursor solution. In certain embodiments of the application, a capture agent is used to concentrate a compound to be detected in specific areas on the substrate to facilitate detection.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Methods and Kits for Quantitative Methyltransferase and Demethylase Measurements

Номер: US20120142040A1
Принадлежит: University of Arkansas

The invention provides methods and kits for characterizing the activity of a methyltransferase or demethylase. The method involves enzymatically methylating or demethylating in vitro a substrate that is a peptide fragment of a full-length polypeptide, and then non-enzymatically methylating the peptide substrate with methyl groups that differ in molecular weight from the enzymatically added or removed methyl groups. Typically, deuterated or 13 C formaldehyde is used to non-enzymatically methylate the substrate. The fully methylated substrate is then characterized by mass spectrometry to determine the ratio of enzymatically produced nonmethyl, monomethyl, and dimethyl residues on the peptide.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Inhibition of histone acetyltransferases by ctk7a and methods thereof

Номер: US20120165384A1

The present disclosure relates to a method for inhibiting histone acetyltransferases by derivative of curcumin, particularly CTK7A. The present disclosure also relates to identification of induction of autoacetylation of p300 and its inhibition by CTK7A. The disclosure also relates to induction of NPM1 and GAPDH overexpression and corresponding hyperacetylation of histone and methods thereof.

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

Pon1 as a marker for heart failure

Номер: US20120219979A1
Автор: Stanley L. Hazen
Принадлежит: CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION

Provided herein are methods for assessing the risk a test subject with heart failure has of experiencing a major adverse cardiac event, requiring revascularization, requiring a heart transplant, requiring unscheduled hospitalization for heart failure, progression of heart failure status, or any combination thereof. Also provided herein are methods for assessing the risk a test subject has of developing heart failure. The present methods comprise determining the levels of paraoxonase 1 activity in the serum, non-chelated plasma, or both in the test subject and comparing the level of PON1 activity in the test subject's sample with a control or baseline value based on levels of PON1 activity in serum, non-chelated plasma, or both samples from a population of control subjects. Also provided herein are kits useful in assessing such risks.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Inhibition of the activity of kinase and synthetase enzymes

Номер: US20120270251A1

The invention provides a method of inhibiting the activity of a kinase or a synthetase, the method including binding an active site of the kinase or synthetase with a deuterated imidazole moiety, thereby inhibiting the activity of the kinase or the synthetase.

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29-11-2012 дата публикации

Use of tyrosine kinase inhibitors for treatment of cushing's disease and hypercortisolism

Номер: US20120301470A1
Принадлежит: Cedars Sinai Medical Center

The invention relates to methods and kits for the treatment of, prevention of, and lowering the chances of developing Cushing's Disease and/or hypercortisolism by the administration of a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, such as gefitinib.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

COMBINATION OF sPLA2 TYPE IIA MASS AND OXPL/APOB CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS/PROGNOSIS OF A CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE/EVENT

Номер: US20130017557A1

The present invention related to a method of identifying a subject having or at risk of having or developing a cardiovascular disease and/or a cardiovascular event, comprising: —measuring, in a sample obtained from said subject, at least two cardiovascular risk factors: a) sPLA2 type HA mass and b) oxidized phospholipids on apolipoprotein B-IOO particles (OxPL/apoB), —combining said measurements, the combined value of sPLA2 type HA mass and OxPL/apoB being indicative of having or a risk of having or developing a cardiovascular disease and/or cardiovascular event.

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

Diagnostic marker for effect of anticancer agent

Номер: US20130029357A1
Принадлежит: FUJIREBIO INC

The present invention enables to realize a convenient determination of a therapeutic effect of an anticancer agent on a cancer. Specifically, the present invention provides a diagnostic marker for an effect of an anticancer agent on a cancer, comprising a substance having an affinity for a fragment of an extracellular domain of c-MET; a diagnostic reagent for an effect of an anticancer agent on a cancer, comprising a substance having an affinity for a fragment of an extracellular domain of c-MET and the fragment of the extracellular domain of c-MET; and a method of testing an effect of an anticancer agent on a cancer, comprising (a) measuring a concentration of a fragment of an extracellular domain of c-MET in a biological sample from a subject, and (b) comparing the measured concentration of the fragment of the extracellular domain of c-MET with an indicator which presents a relationship between a concentration of the fragment of the extracellular domain of c-MET and the effect of the anticancer agent on the cancer.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Analytical applications of enzymatic growth of fluorescent quantum dots

Номер: US20130040329A1

Methods for the detection/quantification of the enzymatic activity of hydrolases in a sample, wherein the hydrolase catalyses a hydrolysis reaction of a substrate which yields either H 2 S or a thiol-containing organic compound that produces a decomposition reaction which generates H 2 S, and methods for the detection/quantification of their substrates in a sample, as well as a method for the preparation of fluorescent CdS quantum dots, the preparation method, comprising first carrying out a enzymatic reaction catalysed by the hydrolase wherein the hydrolase catalyses the hydrolysis reaction of a substrate which yields either H 2 S or a thiol-containing organic compound that produces a decomposition reaction which generates H 2 S, and then reacting the resulting H 2 S with a salt of Cd +2 , thereby fluorescent CdS quantum dots are obtained.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Material for removing cauxin in cat urine

Номер: US20130041054A1

A method for removing cauxin in cat urine and a material for removing cauxin are provided. The material for removing cauxin in cat urine comprises a polymer substrate on which surface a trifluoroketone derivative is immobilized via dithiol.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

RNA Interferases and Methods of Use Thereof

Номер: US20130071374A1

The present invention is directed to the discovery of a novel family of enzymes designated herein as mRNA interferases that exhibit endoribonuclease activity. The novel finding of the present inventors, therefore, presents new applications for which mRNA interferase nucleic and amino acid sequences, and compositions thereof may be used to advantage. The invention also encompasses screening methods to identify compounds/agents capable of modulating mRNA interferase activity and methods for using such compounds/agents. Also provided is a kit comprising mRNA interferase nucleic and/or amino acid sequences, mRNA interferase activity compatible buffers, and instruction materials. 1. A method for detecting an activity of an mRNA interferase or functional fragment thereof , wherein said activity is endoribonuclease activity , said method comprising:(a) providing a nucleic acid sequence encoding said mRNA interferase or a functional fragment thereof;(b) expressing said nucleic acid sequence;(c) incubating the expressed nucleic acid sequence of step (b) with an endoribonuclease substrate; and(d) measuring cleavage of said substrate, wherein cleavage of said substrate indicates endoribonuclease activity and provides means to detect endoribonuclease activity of said mRNA interferase or a functional fragment thereof.2. A method for screening to identify an agent capable of modulating an activity of an mRNA interferase or functional fragment thereof , wherein said activity is endoribonuclease activity , said method comprising:(a) providing a nucleic acid sequence encoding said mRNA interferase or a functional fragment thereof;(a) expressing said nucleic acid sequence;(b) incubating the expressed nucleic acid sequence of step (b) with an endoribonuclease substrate under conditions capable of promoting endoribonuclease activity;(d) adding at least one agent to determine if it is capable of modulating endoribonuclease activity of said mRNA interferase or functional fragment thereof ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

HUMAN DIACYLGLYCEROL ACYLTRANSFERASE 2 (DGAT2) FAMILY MEMBERS AND USES THEREFOR

Номер: US20130078239A1
Принадлежит: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders. The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated DGAT2 family member nucleic acid molecules, which encode diacylglycerol acyltransferase family members. The invention also provides recombinant expression vectors containing DGAT2 family member nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a DGAT2 family member gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated DGAT2 family member proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-DGAT2 family member antibodies. Methods of use of the provided DGAT2 family member compositions for screening, diagnostic and therapeutic methods in connection with obesity disorders are also disclosed. 1. An isolated nucleic acid molecule selected from the group consisting of:a) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence which is at least 85% identical to the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:19, or SEQ ID NO:61;b) a nucleic acid molecule comprising a fragment of at least 300 nucleotides of the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:7, SEQ ID NO:19 or SEQ ID NO:61;c) a nucleic acid molecule which encodes a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:2, SEQ ID NO:4, SEQ ID NO:6, SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:14, SEQ ID NO:16, SEQ ID NO:18, SEQ ID NO:20 and SEQ ID NO:62;d) a nucleic acid molecule which encodes a fragment of a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:20, or SEQ ID NO:62, wherein the fragment comprises at least 15 contiguous amino acids of SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:20 or SEQ ID NO:62;e) a nucleic acid molecule which encodes a naturally occurring allelic variant of a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:20 or SEQ ID ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Post-Translational Modifications Identified by Elemental Analysis

Номер: US20130078644A1
Автор: Ornatsky Olga
Принадлежит: DVS SCIENCES, INC.

Methods and kits for enzymes involved in post-translational modifications are provided. The methods employ elemental analysis, including ICP-MS. The methods allow for the convenient and accurate analysis of post-translation modifications of substrates by enzymes involved in post-translational modifications, including kinase and phosphatase enyzmes 1. A method for a kinase assay , the method comprising:a) incubating ATP, at least one kinase, and a free non-phosphorylated substrate labeled with an element tag, with a support having attached thereto a metal ion coordination complex under conditions to enable the kinase to phosphorylate the substrate;b) separating free non-phosphorylated substrate from phosphorylated substrate labeled with an element tag bound to the support;c) eluting the element tag associated with the resultant phosphorylated substrate into a solution; andd) performing solution elemental analysis of said solution.2. The method of wherein step (a) comprises incubating a multitude of free non-phosphorylated substrates claim 1 , each labeled with a unique element tag.3. The method of where the metal ion coordination complex attached to the support is a titanium oxide bead.4. The method of where in step (a) claim 1 , the conditions to enable the kinase to phosphorylate the substrate include a kinase reaction buffer.5. The method of wherein step (a) comprises incubating antagonists or agonists of kinase.6. The method of wherein the kinase is delivered in the form of a cell lysate.7. A method for a kinase assay claim 1 , comprising:a) incubating ATP, at least one kinase, and a free metal ion coordination complex, with an immobilized non-phosphorylated substrate under conditions which enable the kinase to phosphorylate the substrate;b) separating immobilized phosphorylated substrate attached to the metal ion coordination complex from the free ion coordination complex and the immobilized non-phosphorylated substrate;c) eluting the metal ion coordination ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

BIOMARKERS

Номер: US20130078645A1
Принадлежит: PSYNOVA NEUROTECH LTD.

The invention relates to a method of diagnosing or monitoring schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder. The biomarkers used are selected from cyclophilin A, cytosalic non-specific dipepditase, Caoctosin-like protein, Glucose-6-phosphate isomerase, uncharacterized protein KIAA0423, myosin 14, myosin 15, nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase, pyruvate kinase isozyme R/L, phosphoglyterate mutase 4. 16-. (canceled)7. A method of diagnosing or monitoring schizophrenia or predisposition thereto comprising detecting and/or quantifying , in a sample from a test subject , one or more analyte biomarkers selected from Cyclophilin A , Cytosolic non-specific dipeptidase , Coactosin-like protein , Glucose-6-phosphate isomerase , Uncharacterized protein KIAA0423 , Myosin 14 , Myosin 15 , Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase , Pyruvate kinase isozyme R/L and Phosphoglycerate mutase 4.8. (canceled)9. The method of claim 7 , wherein samples are taken on two or more occasions from the test subject.10. The method of claim 7 , further comprising comparing the level of the one or more analyte biomarkers present in samples taken on two or more occasions.11. The method of claim 7 , further comprising comparing the amount of the one or more analyte biomarkers in said test sample with the amount present in one or more samples taken from said subject prior to commencement of therapy claim 7 , one or more samples taken from said subject at an earlier stage of therapy claim 7 , or both.12. The method of claim 7 , further comprising detecting a change in the amount of the one or more analyte biomarkers in samples taken on two or more occasions.13. The method of claim 7 , further comprising comparing the amount of the one or more analyte biomarkers present in said sample with one or more controls.14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising comparing the amount of the one or more analyte biomarkers in the sample with the amount of the biomarker present in a sample from a normal subject.15. ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING PROTEIN MODIFICATIONS

Номер: US20130078660A1
Принадлежит: SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES

Methods and compositions for detecting a protein modification in vitro and in vivo are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the protein modification detected is phosphorylation. 1. A method for the detection of a modification to a target protein , comprising:(a) contacting a target protein comprising an unnatural amino acid with a modifying enzyme; and(b) assaying for a detectable signal from the unnatural amino acid in (a) after the target protein of (a) has been contacted with the modifying enzyme,wherein if the modifying enzyme modifies the target protein, the unnatural amino acid generates a detectable signal, thereby indicating that the target protein has been modified.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detectable signal is fluorescence.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unnatural amino acid is 7HC.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target protein is STAT3.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target protein comprises an SH2 domain.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modifying enzyme is a kinase.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modification to the target protein is phosphorylation.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the target protein comprising the unnatural amino acid is expressed in a host cell selected from the group consisting of bacterial claim 1 , insect claim 1 , and mammalian cells.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the host cell is a bacterial cell.10E. coli. The method of claim 9 , wherein the bacterial cell is an cell.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the host cell is a mammalian cell.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the mammalian cell is a HepG2 cell.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unnatural amino acid generates a detectable signal as a result of a conformational change.14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unnatural amino acid generates a detectable signal as a result of a pH change.15. The method of claim 8 , further comprising contacting the host cell expressing the target protein with a physiological activator ...

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Tools for Screening Agents Exhibiting an Activity on Receptors of the Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily

Номер: US20130079246A1
Принадлежит: Addex Pharma SA

The present invention provides novel chimeric receptors and methods of screening using the chimeric receptors. The chimeric receptors comprise an extracellular domain of a tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily (TNFRSF) receptor and an intracellular domain with kinase activity stemming from a receptor tyrosine kinase. According to an embodiment, the chimeric receptor comprises a full-length TNFRSF receptor. The present invention provides means for screening and testing of modulators of TNFRSF receptors. 1. A chimeric polypeptide comprising:a first part comprising an amino acid sequence that is substantially identical to the amino acid sequence of an extracellular, ligand-binding portion of a receptor A, said receptor A being selected from receptors of the tumor necrosis factor receptor super family (TNFRSF);a second part comprising an amino acid sequence that is substantially identical to the amino acid sequence of an intracellular, signalling kinase portion of a receptor B, said receptor B being selected from receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs); and,between said first and second parts, a third part comprising an amino acid sequence taken from and/or substantially identical to a transmembrane domain.2. The chimeric polypeptide of , wherein the amino acid sequence of said first part has the capacity of oligomerization with the corresponding extracellular domain of the receptor A and/or with another chimeric polypeptide of .3. The chimeric polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein the amino acid sequence of said first part has the capacity of binding an agent exhibiting an activity on receptor A claim 1 , such as a natural ligand of the receptor A.4. The chimeric polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein the amino acid sequence of said second part has the capacity of oligomerization with the corresponding intracellular domain of the receptor B and/or of another chimeric polypeptide of .5. The chimeric polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein the amino acid sequence of said second part has ...

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

QUICK METHOD FOR DETECTING ENYZMES AND MICROORANISMS

Номер: US20130089883A1
Принадлежит: BIO-RAD INNOVATIONS

The present invention concerns an in vitro method for detecting an enzyme or a microorganism in a biological sample, comprising the steps of: 1. An in vitro method for detecting an enzyme of a microorganism from a biological sample , comprising the steps of:a1) concentrating the microorganisms present in the biological sample, optionally after a a0) culture step of the microorganisms;b1) placing in suspension the microorganisms concentrated at a1) in a solution comprising at least one chromogenic or fluorogenic substrate capable of releasing a chromophore or a fluorophore after hydrolysis by the enzyme to be detected;c1) detecting potential release of the chromophore or fluorophore obtained at step b1);the release of the chromophore or fluorophore detected at step c1) indicating the presence of the enzyme to be detected.2. The method according to wherein the biological sample is a blood sample or urine sample.3. The method according to wherein the culture step a0) is a blood culture step.4. The method according to further comprising claim 1 , if the biological sample is a sample containing blood or red blood cells claim 1 , a step to lyse the red blood cells present in the biological sample before step b1) for placing in suspension.5. The method according to further comprising claim 1 , if the biological sample is a sample containing blood or red blood cells claim 1 , a step to lyse the red blood cells present in the biological sample before the concentration step a1).6. The method according to wherein the enzyme to be detected is chosen from the group formed by extended spectrum β-lactamases claim 1 , cephalosporinases claim 1 , carbapenemases claim 1 , glycosidases and esterases.7. The method according to wherein the microorganism is resistant to 3generation cephalosporins claim 1 , and the enzyme to be detected is chosen from the group formed by extended spectrum β-lactamases claim 1 , cephalosporinases and carbapenemases.8. The method according to wherein at ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Inhibition of AXL Signaling in Anti-Metastatic Therapy

Номер: US20130108644A1
Принадлежит: Leland Stanford Junior University

Compositions and methods are provided for alleviating cancer in a mammal by administering a therapeutic dose of a pharmaceutical composition that inhibits activity of AXL protein activity, for example by competitive or non-competitive inhibition of the binding interaction between AXL and its ligand GAS6.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

ADENOSINE RECEPTOR AGONISTS FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF VASCULAR OR JOINT CAPSULE CALCIFICATION DISORDERS

Номер: US20130109645A1

Disclosed are a method of treating or preventing a disorder in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an adenosine receptor agonist or an adenosine receptor antagonist, either alone or in combination, in an amount effective to treat or prevent medial vascular or joint capsule calcification. Disclosed are methods of detecting or diagnosing a vascular or joint capsule calcification disorder, as well as a nucleic acid comprising a mutation in one or more exons of human NT5E selected from the group consisting of Exon 3, Exon 5, and Exon 9. 1. A method of treating or preventing medial vascular or joint capsule calcification in a mammal in need thereof , comprising administering to the mammal an adenosine receptor agonist in an amount effective to treat or prevent the medial vascular or joint capsule calcification.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein treating or preventing medial vascular or joint capsule calcification in a mammal comprises treating or preventing a disorder selected from the group consisting of calciphylaxis claim 1 , Monckeberg's medial sclerosis claim 1 , arterial calcification due to deficiency of CD73 (ACDC) claim 1 , Ehlers Danlos syndrome claim 1 , Marfan syndrome claim 1 , Loewe Dietz syndrome claim 1 , fibromuscular dysplasia claim 1 , Kawasaki syndrome claim 1 , pseudoxanthoma elasticum claim 1 , and premature placental calcification.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising administering to the mammal an adenosine receptor agonist selected from the group consisting of an Aadenosine receptor agonist claim 1 , an Aadenosine receptor agonist claim 1 , an Aadenosine receptor agonist claim 1 , and an Areceptor agonist claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mammal has a NT5E mutation.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutically active agent is an Aadenosine receptor agonist.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the Aadenosine receptor agonist is selected from the group consisting of CPA claim 5 , CCPA ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

MASS SPECTROMETRY METHOD FOR MEASURING THIAMINE IN BODY FLUID

Номер: US20130115644A1

Provided are methods for determining the amount of total thiamine in a body fluid sample using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Total thiamine is converted to free thiamine by treatment with an acid phosphatase prior to thiamine separation and quantification. 1. A method for determining the amount of total thiamine in a plasma or serum sample , comprising:(i) removing soluble protein from a plasma or serum sample;(ii) incubating the sample from step (i) with an acid phosphatase, for not longer than about 2 hours, to convert phosphorylated thiamine to thiamine;(iii) performing an organic solvent extraction of said sample from step (ii), wherein the result of said extraction is an organic solvent phase and an aqueous phase;(iv) purifying said thiamine from said aqueous phase of step (iii) by liquid chromatography; and(v) determining the amount of thiamine by mass spectrometry, wherein the amount of total thiamine in said sample is determined.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the incubation of step (ii) is carried out at a pH of about 4.6±0.1.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said acid phosphatase is carried out at a temperature of about 40° C.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said incubation is carried out between about 1 and about 2 hours.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein soluble protein is removed in step (i) by treating said sample with an acid.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said liquid chromatography comprises high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).7. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (v) comprises ionizing said thiamine to a parent ion having a mass/charge ratio of 265.00±1.0.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein said parent ion is fragmented into one or more daughter ions and wherein the amount of one or more of said daughter ions is determined.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein said one or more daughter ions comprises an ion having a mass/charge ratio of 144.00±1.0 or 121.94±1.0.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein said one or more ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

High Fidelity Restriction Endonucleases

Номер: US20130115678A1
Принадлежит: New England Biolabs Inc

Compositions and methods are provided for enzymes with altered properties that involve a systematic approach to mutagenesis and a screening assay that permits selection of the desired proteins. Embodiments of the method are particularly suited for modifying specific properties of restriction endonucleases such as star activity. The compositions includes restriction endonucleases with reduced star activity as defined by an overall fidelity index improvement factor.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

HISTONE ACETYLTRANSFERASE ACTIVATORS AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20130121919A1

The invention provides for a method for screening compounds that bind to and modulate a histone acetyltransferase protein. The invention further provides methods for treating neurodegenerative disorders, conditions associated with accumulated amyloid-beta peptide deposits, Tau protein levels, and/or accumulations of alpha-synuclein as well as cancer by administering a HAT-activating compound to a subject. 8. A method for screening compounds of Formula (I) , Formula (II) , Formula (III) , or Formula (V) to treat conditions associated with accumulated amyloid-beta peptide deposits , the method comprising:a) administering a HAT Activator compound of Formula (I), Formula (II), Formula (III), or Formula (V) to an animal model of amyloid-beta peptide deposit accumulation; andb) selecting a HAT Activator compound of Formula (I), Formula (II), Formula (III), or Formula (V) that can modulate histone acetylation after administration of the HAT Activator compound in an animal model of amyloid-beta peptide deposit accumulation.9. A method for identifying a histone acetyltransferase (HAT) activator compound of Formula (I) , Formula (II) , Formula (III) , or Formula (V) to treat conditions associated with accumulated amyloid-beta peptide deposits , wherein the method comprises selecting a HAT Activator compound of Formula (I) , Formula (II) , Formula (III) , or Formula (V) having one or more of the following features:{'sub': '50', 'a) the ECof the compound is no more than about 1000 nM;'}b) the histone acetylation activity in vitro targets histone protein H2, H3, and/or H4; andc) the compound penetrates the blood brain barrier; or a combination thereof.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the compound has a molecular mass less than about 500 Da claim 9 , has a polar surface area less than about 90 Å claim 9 , has less than 8 hydrogen bonds claim 9 , or a combination thereof claim 9 , in order to penetrate the blood brain barrier.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the subject ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Alpha-tubulin acetyltransferase

Номер: US20130121989A1

Polypeptides with tubulin acetyltransferase activity are described, as are nucleic acids encoding said polypeptides, and methods of use. The invention further provides enhancers and inhibitors of tubulin acetyltransferase activity, as well as cells having altered tubulin transferase activity.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF PROTEIN PHOSPHATASE ACTIVITY, AND USES IN PREDICTING THERAPEUTIC OUTCOMES

Номер: US20130122514A1
Принадлежит: EMORY UNIVERSITY

One aspect of the present disclosure encompasses methods for determining a protein kinase or phosphatase activity in a biological sample, comprising: contacting in a reaction mix a first test sample and a fluorescently-labeled peptide substrate capable of being modified by a protein phosphatase or a protein kinase, contacting the reaction mix with a TiOmatrix, thereby partitioning fluorescently-labeled phosphorylated peptide from fluorescently-labeled dephosphorylated peptide; and determining the fluorescence of the fluorescently-labeled dephosphorylated peptide, thereby determining a protein kinase or phosphatase activity. 1. A method of determining calcineurin activity comprising the steps of:i) contacting in a reaction mix a first test sample and a fluorescently-labeled phosphorylated peptide substrate capable of being dephosphorylated by calcineurin, under conditions such that calcineurin dephosphorylates the fluorescently-labeled phosphorylated peptide; and{'sub': '2', 'ii) contacting the reaction mix with a TiOmatrix, thereby partitioning fluorescently-labeled phosphorylated peptide from fluorescently-labeled non-phosphorylated peptide providing a partition with fluorescently-labeled non-phosphorylated peptide; and'}iii) determining calcineurin activity wherein measuring an amount of fluorescence emitted by the partition with fluorescently-labeled non-phosphorylated peptide is an indication of calcineurin activity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorescently labeled phosphorylated peptide has an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO.: 1 and SEQ ID NO.: 2.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorescently labeled phosphorylated peptide is capable of distinguishing a first isoform of calcineurin from a second isoform.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the fluorescently labeled phosphorylated peptide has the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO.: 1 claim 2 , is phosphorylated on the Ser-15 position claim 2 , and further comprises an N- ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Methods for Diagnosis, Prognosis and Methods of Treatment

Номер: US20130122524A1
Принадлежит: NODALITY, INC.

This invention is directed to methods and compositions for diagnosis, prognosis and for determining methods of treatment. The physiological status of a cell present in a sample (e.g. clinical sample) can be used in diagnosis or prognosis of a condition (e.g. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia), in patient selection for therapy, to monitor treatment and to modify or optimize therapeutic regimens. 1. A method for classifying a cell comprisingcontacting said cell with a modulator, wherein the modulator is a tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor;determining the presence or absence of a change in activation level of an activatable element in said cell; andclassifying said cell based on said presence or absence of said change in the activation level of said activatable element.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor is CD45-associated protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor claim 1 , PHPS1 claim 1 , PP1 claim 1 , PP2 claim 1 , Bay U6751 claim 1 , BVT.948 claim 1 , NSC 295642 claim 1 , PRL-3 Inhibitor I claim 1 , Phenylarsine oxide claim 1 , Sodium Stibogluconate claim 1 , Sodium orthovanadate claim 1 , pervanadate claim 1 , bisperoxovanadium claim 1 , phenylarsine oxide claim 1 , alendronate claim 1 , etidronate claim 1 , vanadate claim 1 , gallium nitrate claim 1 , suramin claim 1 , or aplidin.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor is hydrogen peroxide (HO).4. The method of wherein said change in activation level of an activatable element is an increase in activation level of an activatable element.5. The method of wherein said cell is a cancer cell.6. The method of wherein said presence or absence of a change in activation level of said activatable element is compared to a normal cell contacted with said modulator.7. The method of wherein said cell is a hematopoietically derived cell.8. The method of wherein the presence or absence of a change in the activation levels of a plurality of activatable elements is determined ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

SCREENING METHODS

Номер: US20130123133A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides materials and methods relating to screening for compounds useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. In particular, screening methods using tyrosine kinases are provided, as are methods relating to the role of tyrosine kinases as therapeutic targets. 151.-. (canceled)52. An in vitro method of screening for substances which are candidate therapeutic agents for the treatment of tauopathies , said substance being effective to inhibit the phosphorylation of a tau protein by a tyrosine kinase , wherein the tau protein comprises at least one phosphorylation site , the method comprising:(a) contacting at least one said substance, the tau protein and tyrosine kinase under conditions in which the tyrosine kinase is capable of phosphorylating the site(s) of the tau protein in the absence of the substance;(b) detecting whether, and optionally the extent to which, the substance inhibits the phosphorylation of the tau protein at one or more sites of the tau protein by the tyrosine kinase; and,(c) selecting the substance which inhibits phosphorylation of the tau protein at one or more of the sites;wherein the tyrosine kinase is selected from the group consisting of Fyn or Syk.53. The method of claim 52 , wherein the tau protein is paired helical filament tau.5452. The method of claim 52 , wherein the tau protein is a fragment or derivative of a tau protein having the amino acid sequence set out in .55. The method of claim 52 , wherein the tau protein has greater than 80% sequence identity with a tau protein having the amino acid sequence set out in .56. The method of claim 52 , wherein the tyrosine kinase phosphorylates tau protein at one or more sites selected from the group consisting of Y18 claim 52 , Y29 claim 52 , Y197 claim 52 , Y310 and Y394 of tau protein.57. The method of claim 52 , wherein the tyrosine kinase is Fyn.58. The method of claim 57 , wherein Fyn phosphorylates tau protein at one or more sites selected ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING CANCER

Номер: US20130123328A1
Автор: TAN Jing, YU Qiang

We describe a method of determining whether a cancer cell is likely to be resistant to treatment by an mTOR inhibitor. The method may comprise detecting PPP2R2B (GenBank Accession Number: NM_18167) in or of the cell. It may, alter-natively, or in addition, comprise detecting PDK1 (GenBank Accession Number: NM_002613), in or of the cell. The method may comprise detecting methylation of the PPP2R2B promoter in or of the cell. It may comprise detecting the expression and/or activity of PPP2R2B in or of the cell. It may comprise detecting PDK1 mediated Myc phosphorylation activity. Methods of choosing a treatment for an individual suffering from or suspected to be suffering from a cancer, determining whether an individual suffering from or suspected to be suffering from a cancer will respond to treatment by an mTOR inhibitor, increasing the sensitivity of a cancer cell to treatment by an mTOR inhibitor, for treating or preventing cancer in an individual suffering or suspected to be suffering from cancer are also provided. We further provide for a combination of an inhibitor of PDK1 expression and/or activity and an mTOR inhibitor for use in a method of treatment or prevention of cancer. 1. A method of determining whether a cancer cell is likely to be resistant to treatment by an mTOR inhibitor , the method comprising detecting: (i) PPP2R2B (GenBank Accession Number: NM181678) or (ii) PDK1 (GenBank Accession Number: NM002613) , or both , in or of the cell.2. A method according to claim 1 , which comprises detecting methylation of the PPP2R2B promoter in or of the cell.3. A method according to claim 1 , which comprises detecting expression and/or activity of PPP2R2B or PDK1 claim 1 , or both claim 1 , in or of the cell.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein a decreased expression and/or activity of PPP2R2B claim 1 , or an increased expression and/or activity of PDK1 claim 1 , or both claim 1 , compared to a cancer cell that is not mTOR inhibitor resistant claim 1 , ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND USES RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF COMPOUND ASSOCIATED WITH BACTERIAL INFECTION

Номер: US20130123360A1
Принадлежит: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

The present invention relates to a method of identifying a compound useful for the treating, reducing or preventing pathogenic infection caused by a microorganism and to the use of the PqsD protein or a functional fragment or variant thereof for the identification of a compound having said effect. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the binding of the test compound to the pqsD nucleic acid or the PqsD protein or a functional fragment or variant thereof comprises determining the activity of the PqsD protein or a functional fragment or variant thereof claim 1 , wherein the test compound is identified as a potential compound useful for treating claim 1 , reducing or preventing a pathogenic infection claim 1 , when a reduction of the activity of the PqsD protein or a functional fragment or variant thereof in the test system relative to a control is detected.3Pseudomonas. The method of claim 2 , wherein the pqsD nucleic acid or the PqsD protein or a functional fragment or variant thereof is from a species.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the activity of the PqsD protein or a functional fragment or variant thereof is determined by measuring the conversion of a substrate of the PqsD protein into a product.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the substrate is anthraniloyl-CoA and/or 3-oxo-(C-C)alkanoic acid and the product is 4-hydroxy-2-(C-C)alkyl quinoline.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein 3-oxo-(C-C)alkanoic acid is 3-oxodecanoic acid and the product is HHQ (4-hydroxy-2-heptyl quinoline).7. The method of claim 6 , wherein anthraniloyl-CoA is synthesized from anthralinic acid by use of 2-aminobenzoate-CoA ligase or a functional fragment or variant thereof.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is an in vitro method.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the method is carried out in an automated high-through-put format.10. (canceled)11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the microorganism forms a biofilm.12. The method of wherein the biofilm is formed on or ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Methods for diagnosing solid tumors

Номер: US20130129681A1
Принадлежит: Nodality Inc

An embodiment of the present invention is useful for identifying tumor cells in bladder cancer washes, pleural effusions, biliary tumor cells and circulating tumor cells in whole blood. Subsequent analysis may identify therapeutic treatments based on a single cell analysis of activatable elements in cell signaling pathways. This analysis can be useful for diagnosis, prognosis, therapy selection and monitoring of solid tumor diseases.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

PERLECAN AS A BIOMARKER FOR RENAL DYSFUNCTION

Номер: US20130129750A1
Принадлежит: PRONOTA N.V.

The application discloses PERLECAN as a new biomarker for renal dysfunction; methods for predicting, diagnosing, prognosticating and/or monitoring said dysfunction based on measuring said biomarker; and kits and devices for measuring said biomarker and/or performing said methods. 13-. (canceled)4. A method for diagnosing , predicting , prognosticating and/or monitoring renal dysfunction in a subject , wherein the method comprises:(i) measuring the quantity of the Endorepellin domain of Perlecan in a blood sample from the subject wherein the quantity of the Endorepellin domain of Perlecan is measured using an assay selected from the group consisting of immunoassay methods, mass spectrometry analysis methods, chromatography methods and combinations thereof;(ii) comparing the quantity of the Endorepellin domain of Perlecan measured in (i) with a reference value of the quantity of the Endorepellin domain of Perlecan, said reference value representing a known diagnosis, prediction and/or prognosis of renal dysfunction or normal renal function;(iii) finding a deviation or no deviation of the quantity of the Endorepellin domain of Perlecan measured in (i) from said reference value; and(iv) attributing said finding of deviation or no deviation to a particular diagnosis, prediction and/or prognosis of renal dysfunction or normal renal function in said subject.58-. (canceled)9. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the renal dysfunction is characterised by reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) or estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) claim 4 , preferably wherein a threshold between normal and reduced GFR or eGFR is set at a value between about 50 and about 70 ml/min/1.73 m2 claim 4 , more preferably at 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 claim 4 , wherein a value above said threshold denotes normal GFR or eGFR and a value below said threshold denotes reduced GFR or eGFR.10. The method according to or claim 4 , wherein the renal dysfunction is characterised by proteinuria claim 4 , ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

DISTINGUISHING CELLS IN A SAMPLE BY INACTIVATING EXTRACELLULAR ENZYME BEFORE RELEASING INTRACELLULAR ENZYME

Номер: US20130130290A1
Принадлежит: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

A method for detecting the absence or presence of cells of interest in a liquid sample, wherein: (a) the sample: (i) comprises an extracellular medium containing an enzyme with a measurable activity; and (ii) is suspected of containing cells of interest that contain an enzyme with said measurable activity; and (b) the method comprises the steps of: (i) treating the liquid sample with a reagent that inactivates said measurable activity in the extracellular medium, but does not inactivate the measurable activity in said cells of interest; (ii) lysing the cells of interest to release the intracellular enzyme; and (iii) measuring said measurable activity. Thus the intracellular enzyme can be measured without interference from the extracellular enzyme. The invention is particularly useful for treatment of bacterially-infected blood using a detection assay based on adenylate kinase activity. 1. A method for detecting the absence or presence of cells of interest in a liquid sample , the method comprising: wherein the extracellular medium contains an extracellular enzyme having a measurable enzymatic activity;', 'wherein the sample is suspected of comprising cells of interest that comprise an intracellular enzyme having the measurable enzymatic activity;', 'wherein treating the liquid sample comprises treating the sample with a reagent that inactivates the measurable enzymatic activity in the extracellular medium, but does not inactivate the measurable enzymatic activity in the cells of interest;, 'treating a liquid sample comprising an extracellular medium;'}lysing said cells of interest to release the intracellular enzyme; andmeasuring the measurable enzymatic activity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cells of interest are microorganism cells.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the microorganism cells comprise bacterial cells.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid sample comprises a blood sample.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the blood sample comprises ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Labelling of Fusion Proteins with Synthetic Probes

Номер: US20130130291A1

The invention relates to new proteins called alkylcytosine transferases (ACTs) derived from O-alkylguanine-DNA alkyltransferase, and to substrates for ACTs specifically transferring a label to these ACTs and to fusion proteins comprising these. The substrates according of the invention are substituted cytosines of formula (I) 17-. (canceled)9. A method according to claim 8 , wherein the alkylcytosine transferase is a variant of a protein comprising SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:12; where the variant differs from SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:12 by having one or more substitutions at positions selected from the group consisting of: 114 claim 8 , 131 claim 8 , 148 claim 8 , 157 claim 8 , and 159 or wherein the variant differs from SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:12 in one claim 8 , two or three amino acids in positions other than positions 114 claim 8 , 131 claim 8 , 135 claim 8 , 148 claim 8 , 157 claim 8 , and 159.10. A method according to claim 8 , wherein alkylcytosine transferase is a variant of a protein comprising SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:12; where the variant differs from SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID. NO:12 by one or more mutations selected from the groups consisting of (a)-(j):(a) the amino acid in position 60 is M or I;(b) the amino acid in position 114 is A, E, N, R or S;(c) the amino acid in position 121 is A or V;(d) the amino acid in position 131 is N, S, T or V;(e) the amino acid in position 135 is D, N or T;(f) the amino acid in position 148 is D, E, Q or V;(g) the amino acid in position 153 is L or S;(h) the amino acid in position 157 is A, G, L, T, P or W; or(i) the amino acid in position 159 is E, F, M, R, S or L; and(j) wherein the variant differs from SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:12 by one, two or three amino acids in positions other than positions 60, 114, 121, 131, 135, 148, 153, 157, and 159. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/309,554 filed on Jan. 22, 2009, which is a §371 application of PCT Application No. PCT/EP2007/057597 filed Jul. 24, ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

c-Src Selected Reaction Monitoring Assay

Номер: US20130131195A1
Автор: KRIZMAN David B.
Принадлежит: EXPRESSION PATHOLOGY, INC.

Objective quantitation of the c-Src protein directly in cancer patient tissue can aid in determining the aggressiveness of an individual patient's tumor as well as help make more informed decisions about choice of therapy. However, the c-Src protein is currently analyzed directly in formalin fixed patient tissue only by immunohistochemistry methodology which is at best subjectively semi-quantitative. This invention describes an objective quantitative assay for the c-Src protein using mass spectrometry as the analytical methodology. Specific peptides, experimentally discovered characteristics about the peptides, and experimentally established assay conditions based on those peptide characteristics are provided for use in a mass spectrometry-based Selected Reaction Monitoring (SRM) assay in order to measure relative or absolute quantitative levels of c-Src directly in a protein preparation obtained from a formalin fixed cancer patient tissue sample. 1. A method for measuring levels of the Src protein in a biological sample , comprising detecting at least one fragment peptide from Src in a protein digest prepared from said biological sample using mass spectrometry; and calculating the levels of the Src protein in said sample , wherein said measured levels of the Src protein are independently selected from a relative level or an absolute quantitative level.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of fractionating said protein digest prior to detecting said peptides.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said fractionating step is selected from the group consisting of gel electrophoresis claim 2 , liquid chromatography claim 2 , capillary electrophoresis claim 2 , nano-reversed phase liquid chromatography claim 2 , high performance liquid chromatography claim 2 , isoelectric separation chromatography claim 2 , or reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography.4. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said protein digest comprises a protease digest.6 ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF HUMAN JAK3 KINASE DOMAIN COMPLEX AND BINDING POCKETS THEREOF

Номер: US20130137125A1
Принадлежит: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

The present invention relates to human Janus Kinase 3 (JAK3) and JAK3-like binding pockets. The present invention provides a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. This invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. In addition, this invention relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds, including inhibitory compounds, that bind to JAK3 protein or JAK3 protein homologues, or complexes thereof. The invention also relates to crystallizable compositions and crystals comprising JAK3 kinase domain and JAK3 kinase domain complexes with AMP-PNP. 1. A crystal comprising a human Janus Kinase 3 kinase domain.2. A crystal comprising a Janus Kinase 3 kinase domain homologue.341-. (canceled)42. A method of using the crystal of or in an inhibitor screening assay comprising:(a) selecting a potential inhibitor by performing rational drug design with a three-dimensional structure determined for the crystal, wherein said selecting is performed in conjunction with computer modeling;(b) contacting the potential inhibitor with a kinase; and(c) detecting the ability of the potential inhibitor for inhibiting the kinase. This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119 of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/566,393, filed Apr. 28, 2004, and U.S. Provisional Application titled “CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF HUMAN JAK3 KINASE DOMAIN COMPLEX AND BINDING POCKETS THEREOF” and filed Apr. 8, 2005, the disclosures of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to human Janus Kinase 3 (JAK3) and JAK3-like binding pockets. The present invention provides a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. This invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FOR DETECTING CELL DYSPLASIA AND GENETIC ALTERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH LUNG CANCER

Номер: US20130143247A1
Автор: Haick Hossam, Peled Nir

The present invention provides methods of identifying a genetic abnormality such as mutation in EGFR or KRAS or ALK which is associated with the management of lung cancer or diagnosing, prognosing or monitoring the treatment of pre-cancerous conditions of the lung, such as bronchial dysplasia or atypical alveolar hyperplasia (AAH), through the detection of at least one volatile organic compound indicative of these states. 1. A method of identifying a genetic alteration selected from a mutation in EGFR , a mutation in KRAS , an ALK-ELM4 translocation and CMET amplification , wherein the genetic alteration is associated with lung cancer , the method comprising the steps of:a) obtaining a sample from a test subject;b) determining the level of at least one volatile organic compound in the test sample; andc) comparing the level of the at least one volatile organic compound from the test sample with the level of said at least one volatile organic compound in a negative control sample, whereby a significantly different level of said at least one volatile organic compound in the test sample as compared to the level of said compound in the negative control sample is indicative of the presence of said genetic alteration.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one volatile organic compound is selected from the group consisting of 4-methyl-1-heptanol claim 1 , acetic acid octyl ester claim 1 , decane claim 1 , 3-methyl-decane claim 1 , octanal claim 1 , pentadecanenitrile claim 1 , and tetradecene; or selected from the group consisting of 4-methyl-1-heptanol claim 1 , 6-methyl-1-heptanol claim 1 , 2-ethyl-1-hexanol claim 1 , acetic acid octyl ester claim 1 , benzaldehyde claim 1 , decance claim 1 , 3-methyl-dodecance claim 1 , tetrahydrofuran claim 1 , isopropyl myristate claim 1 , octanal claim 1 , pentadecanenitrile claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,4-trimethyl-pentanenitrile claim 1 , 2 claim 1 ,2 claim 1 ,4-trimethyl-3-carboxyisopropyl-isobutyl ester ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Tyrosine Kinome

Номер: US20130157299A1
Принадлежит: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Protein kinases are important signaling molecules involved in tumorigenesis. Mutational analysis of the human tyrosine kinase gene family (98 genes) identified somatic alterations in −20% of colorectal cancers, with the majority of mutations occurring in NTRK3, FES, GUCY2F and a previously uncharacterized tyrosine kinase gene called MCCK/MLK4. Most alterations were in conserved residues affecting key regions of the kinase domain. These data represent a paradigm for the unbiased analysis of signal transducing genes in cancer and provide useful targets for therapeutic intervention. 1. A method of screening test substances for use as anti-cancer agents , comprising:contacting a test substance with a protein kinase selected from the group consisting of: NTRK3, FES, MCCK, EPHA3, NTRK2, INSRR, JAK1, PDGFRA, EPHA7, EPHA8, KDR, FGFR1, and ERBB4;testing activity of the protein kinase;identifying a test substance which inhibits the activity of the protein kinase as a potential anti-cancer agent.2. The method of wherein the protein kinase is in a cell.3. The method of wherein the protein kinase is isolated from a cell.4. The method of wherein the protein kinase is in a cell of a cancer cell line.5. The method of wherein the protein kinase is in a cell which has been modified to express the protein kinase.6. The method of wherein the protein kinase is NTRK3.7. The method of wherein the protein kinase is FES.8. The method of wherein the protein kinase is MCCK.9. The method of wherein the protein kinase is EPHA3.10. The method of wherein the protein kinase is NTRK2.11. The method of wherein the protein kinase is INSRR.12. The method of wherein the protein kinase is JAK1.13. The method of wherein the protein kinase is PDGFRA.14. The method of wherein the protein kinase is EPHA7.15. The method of wherein the protein kinase is EPHA8.16. The method of wherein the protein kinase is ERBB4.17. The method of wherein the protein kinase is FGFR1.18. The method of wherein the protein kinase ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

EML4-ALK FUSION GENE

Номер: US20130158095A1
Принадлежит:

The present inventors found that a fusion gene present in some cancer patients is an oncogene. The present invention relates to a polypeptide as a novel fusion protein, a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide, a vector comprising the polynucleotide, a transformed cell comprising the vector, a method for detecting the fusion protein or polynucleotide, a method for screening a therapeutic agent for cancer, and a method for treating cancer that is shown to be positive for the fusion gene. Further, the present invention relates kit, primer set, and probe useful in the detection of cancer that is shown to be positive for the fusion gene. 1. An isolated polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2 or 7 and having a kinase activity.2. The isolated polypeptide according to comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2 or 7.3. An isolated polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide according to .4. An expression vector comprising the polynucleotide according to .5. A cell transformed with the expression vector according to .6. A method for producing the polypeptide according to claim 4 , comprising culturing a transformed cell according to under conditions suitable for polypeptide expression and collecting the polypeptide from the cell.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. A kit for detecting a fusion gene of EML4 gene and ALK gene claim 1 , comprising sense and antisense primers designed to specifically amplify a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide according to any of .10. A primer set for detecting a fusion gene of EML4 gene and ALK gene claim 3 , comprising an antisense primer comprising nucleic acid molecule hybridizing under stringent conditions to i) the polynucleotide according to claim 3 , ii) a polynucleotide comprising the nucleotide sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 4 claim 3 , and/or iii) a polynucleotide comprising the nucleotide sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 5 claim 3 , and a sense primer comprising a nucleic acid ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

BLADDER CANCER TUMOR MARKER, ANTIBODY AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20130164216A1

Provided in the present invention are an aberrantly glycosylated integrin, AG-α3β1, and use thereof as a bladder cancer marker. Also provided in the present invention are a hybridoma cell generating an anti-AG-α3β1 monoclonal antibody, a monoclonal antibody BCMab1 secreted by the same, and use of BCMab1 in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of bladder cancer. Also provided in the present invention is use of inhibitors of GAL3ST2 and N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 1 in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of bladder cancer. 2. The AG-α3β1 according to claim 1 , wherein the integrin α3β1 has an α3 subunit having an amino acid sequence shown as SEQ ID No: 1 and a β1 subunit having an amino acid sequence shown as SEQ ID No: 2; preferably the aberrant glycosylation is located on the α3 subunit claim 1 , and more preferably on the amino acid T (threonine) at position 740 of the α3 subunit.3. A binding molecule directed against the AG-α3β1 according to claim 1 , wherein the binding molecule can specifically recognize or bind to the carbohydrate structure [3OSO3]Galβ1-4(Fucα1-3)[6OSO3]GlcNAc as the antigenic epitope; the binding molecule is a polyclonal antibody or monoclonal antibody.4. The binding molecule according to claim 3 , which is an anti-AG-α3β1 monoclonal antibody BCMab1 claim 3 , and the monoclonal antibody is secreted by the hybridoma cell line deposited as CGMCC No. 3845.5. The binding molecule according to claim 3 , wherein the binding molecule is conjugated with a substance selected from the group consisting of a biological marker claim 3 , an antitumor drug claim 3 , a toxin and a radioactive agent.6. The binding molecule according to claim 3 , wherein the biding molecule is formulated in a pharmaceutical composition claim 3 , that comprises an effective dose of the binding molecule and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier claim 3 , diluents or excipient claim 3 , and wherein the binding molecule is optionally conjugated with ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF LIPID ASSAY AND REAGENT FOR USE THEREIN

Номер: US20130164768A1
Принадлежит:

A method of lipid assay characterized by assaying the lipids contained in a blood component in the presence of an organic silicon compound. The method can cause specific conditions for direct methods while satisfying requirements such as no influence on precision of assay, no burden on assay apparatus, and easy availability. 116-. (canceled)17. A fractionation method of assaying lipid components in a specific lipoprotein fraction , comprising assaying the lipid in blood components in the presence of an organic silicon compound.18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the organic silicon compound is a silicone claim 17 , a derivative of silicone or a combination thereof.19. The method according to claim 18 , wherein the silicone or the derivative of silicone is at least one member selected from the group consisting of high polymerization silicone claim 18 , cyclic silicone claim 18 , silicone-containing surfactant claim 18 , and modified silicone oil.20. The method according to claim 17 , wherein the lipid component is a cholesterol claim 17 , triglycerides claim 17 , or phospholipid.21. The method according to claim 17 , wherein a lipid contained in the lipoprotein is detected by contacting the lipoprotein with an enzyme claim 17 , under conditions in which the organic silicon compound is present and in the absence of a precipitation agent.22. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the contacting step is performed in the presence of a surfactant having lipoprotein selectivity.23. A reagent for assaying lipid components in a specific lipoprotein fraction claim 21 , comprising an organic silicon compound.24. The reagent according to claim 23 , wherein the organic silicon compound is a silicone claim 23 , a derivative of silicone or a combination thereof.25. The reagent according to claim 24 , wherein the silicone or the derivative of silicone is at least one member selected from the group consisting of high polymerization silicone claim 24 , cyclic silicone ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Preparing Irreversible Inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases

Номер: US20130165333A1

Described herein are the preparation and use of novel bromo-phosphonomethylphenylalanine amino acid derivatives (BrPmp) and BrPmp-containing peptides as specific, irreversible protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors, which are suitable for application in peptide synthesis. These derivatives are particularly advantageous since their synthesis is both easy and scalable, and they are suitable for peptide synthesis. The BrPmp derivatives described herein can be appropriately protected to allow for solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and incorporation into peptides for preparation of protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors and inhibitor libraries. The peptides and peptide libraries can be used to identify new protein tyrosine phosphatase specific sequences and profile protein tyrosine phosphatase activity in cell lysates, diagnostic samples and biopsy samples. 2. The bromo-phosphonomethylphenylalanine amino acid derivative of the Formula (I) of claim 1 , wherein R is hydrogen and each Ris hydrogen.3. The bromo-phosphonomethylphenylalanine amino acid derivative of the Formula (I) of claim 1 , wherein R is Fmoc claim 1 , Boc claim 1 , or Cbz and Ris methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , benzyl claim 1 , dimethylamino (—N(CH)) claim 1 , propylamino (—NHCHCHCH) claim 1 , isopropylamino (—NHCH(CH)) or allyl.423-. (canceled)24. The bromo-phosphonomethylphenylalanine amino acid derivative of the Formula (I) of claim 1 , which is an L-amino acid derivative.25. The bromo-phosphonomethylphenylalanine amino acid derivative of the Formula (I) of which is a D-amino acid derivative.2628-. (canceled)29. The bromo-phosphonomethylphenylalanine amino acid derivative of the Formula (II) of claim 1 , wherein Ris hydrogen claim 1 , Ris the side chain of aspartic acid claim 1 , nis 1 claim 1 , each Ris hydrogen claim 1 , Ris the side chain of leucine claim 1 , Ris hydroxyl claim 1 , and nis 1.30. The bromo-phosphonomethylphenylalanine amino acid derivative of the Formula (II) of claim 1 , wherein ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD

Номер: US20130171296A1
Автор: ISAKSEN MAI FAURSCHOU
Принадлежит: DUPONT NUTRITION BIOSCIENCES APS

The present invention relates to a method for identifying a pepsin resistant alpha amylase enzyme for use in a feed supplement comprising: i) providing an alpha amylase enzyme; ii) admixing said alpha amylase with corn based feed and buffer solution comprising a pepsin concentration of 9000 U/ml at pH 3, 40° C., 500 rpm for at least 120 minutes and analysing alpha amylase activity on said alpha amylase compared to a control sample; wherein said control sample differs in that no pepsin is present during incubation; and iii) selecting an alpha amylase enzyme which substantially maintains alpha amylase activity under the assay conditions; feed supplements and feedstuffs comprising a pepsin resistant alpha amylase and the use of pepsin resistant alpha amylases in feed. 1. A method for identifying a pepsin resistant alpha amylase enzyme for use in a feed supplement comprising:i) providing an alpha amylase enzyme;ii) admixing said alpha amylase enzyme with corn based feed and pepsin, incubating at pH 3, and analyzing alpha amylase activity of said alpha amylase enzyme compared to a control sample, wherein said control sample differs in that no pepsin is present during the incubation at pH 3; andiii) selecting the alpha amylase enzyme from one or more alpha amylase enzymes that substantially maintains the alpha amylase activity under assay conditions.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the level of the pepsin in step ii) is one or more of at least 9000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 10500 U/ml claim 1 , at least 11000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 12000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 13000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 14000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 15000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 16000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 17000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 18000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 19000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 20000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 21000 U/ml claim 1 , at least 22000 U/ml or at least 23000 U/ml pepsin.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the alpha amylase enzyme is incubated with the ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Assay for Identification of LRRK2 Inhibitors

Номер: US20130171661A1
Принадлежит: Medical Research Council

A method for assessing the effect of a test compound on LRRK2 in a cell-based system, the method comprising the steps of a) assessing the effect of exposing the cell-based system comprising LRRK2 to the test compound on the phosphorylation state of Ser910 and/or Ser935 of the LRRK2; and/or b) assessing the effect of exposing the cell-based system comprising LRRK2 to the test compound on the binding of the LRRK2 to a 14-3-3 polypeptide. The method may comprise or further comprise the step of assessing the effect of exposing the cell-based system comprising LRRK2 to the test compound on the subcellular location of LRRK2. The method is considered to be useful in assessing the effect of putative LRRK2 inhibitors in cell based systems, including in vivo systems. 1. An antibody that binds specifically to LRRK2 phosphorylated at Ser910; or an antibody that binds specifically to LRRK2 phosphorylated at Ser935; or an antibody that binds specifically to LRRK2 that is not phosphorylated at Ser910; or an antibody that binds specifically to LRRK2 that is not phosphorylated at Ser935.2. A kit of parts comprising two or more of:1) an antibody that binds specifically to LRRK2 phosphorylated at Ser910, or an antibody that binds specifically to LRRK2 that is not phosphorylated at Ser910;2) an antibody that binds specifically to LRRK2 phosphorylated at Ser935, or an antibody that binds specifically to LRRK2 that is not phosphorylated at Ser935;3) a 14-3-3 polypeptide, or an antibody that specifically binds to a 14-3-3 polypeptide; and4) a fluorescently labeled LRRK2 polypeptide, or polynucleotide encoding a fluorescently labeled LRRK2.3. A purified preparation or kit of parts comprising an LRRK2 polypeptide or polynucleotide or antibody binding specifically to LRRK2; and a 14-3-3 polypeptide or polynucleotide or antibody binding specifically to a 14-3-3 polypeptide.4. A method of characterising an LRRK2 mutant , the method comprising the steps of:a) assessing the phosphorylation state ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PREDICTING DIFFERENTIATION-INDUCING PROPERTIES TO REGULATORY T-CELLS, BIOMARKER USED FOR THE METHOD, AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20130183677A1
Принадлежит: SYSMEX CORPORATION

A method for predicting differentiation-inducing properties of naive T-cells to regulatory T-cells comprising: measuring an amount of ZAK in naive T-cells contained in the body fluid collected from the living body; and predicting differentiation-inducing properties of the naive T-cells to regulatory T-cells based on the measurement results is disclosed. A method for determining the risk of development of Graft versus Host Disease and a biomarker for predicting differentiation-inducing properties of naive T-cells to regulatory T-cells are also disclosed. 1. A method for predicting differentiation-inducing properties of naive T-cells to regulatory T-cells comprising:measuring an amount of ZAK in naive T-cells contained in the body fluid collected from the living body; andpredicting differentiation-inducing properties of the naive T-cells to regulatory T-cells based on the measurement results.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the differentiation-inducing properties are predicted based on the results obtained by comparing a value showing the amount of ZAK with a threshold in the prediction process.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the differentiation-inducing properties are predicted to be high when the value showing the amount of ZAK is higher than the threshold in the prediction process.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the differentiation-inducing properties are predicted to be low when the value showing the amount of ZAK is lower than the threshold in the prediction process.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the body fluid is cord blood claim 1 , bone marrow fluid or peripheral blood.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of ZAK is an expression level of ZAK.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the expression level of ZAK is an expression level of ZAK gene or an expression level of ZAK protein.8. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the value showing the amount of ZAK is an activity value of ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Fluorogenic Sensors for Phospholipase C Isozymes

Номер: US20130183701A1
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The present invention provides fluorogenic substrates and methods of use in detecting and analyzing phospholipase C isozyme (PLC) activity. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ps is an inositol phosphate claim 1 , phosphatidylinositol claim 1 , glycosylphosphatidylinositol claim 1 , or an analog thereof.3. The compound of claim 2 , wherein Ps is selected from the group consisting of inositol 1 claim 2 ,4 claim 2 ,5-triphosphate claim 2 , D-myo-inositol 1 claim 2 ,4-diphosphate claim 2 , D-myo-inositol 1 claim 2 ,2-cyclic phosphate claim 2 , inositol phosphate analogues claim 2 , and glycosylphosphatidylinositol analogues.4. The compound of claim 3 , wherein Ps is inositol 1 claim 3 ,4 claim 3 ,5-triphosphate.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is O.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is S.7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ar is phenyl.8. The compound of claim 7 , wherein the phenyl group is substituted in the ortho position.9. The compound of claim 8 , wherein the phenyl group is substituted in the ortho position with a functional group selected from the group consisting of alkyl claim 8 , alkenyl claim 8 , alkynyl claim 8 , and alkoxy.10. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R is alkyl.11. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R is —CH—.12. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ps is inositol 1 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,5-triphosphate claim 1 , X is O claim 1 , Ar is phenyl claim 1 , and R is alkyl.13. The compound of claim 12 , wherein the phenyl group is substituted in the ortho position with a functional group selected from the group consisting of alkyl claim 12 , alkenyl claim 12 , alkynyl claim 12 , and alkoxy claim 12 , and R is —CH—.14. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound comprises a localization signal.15. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound comprises a photocage group.17. The compound of claim 16 , wherein Ps is an inositol phosphate claim 16 , phosphatidylinositol claim 16 , glycosylphosphatidylinositol claim 16 , or an analog thereof.18. ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for the detection of biomarkers

Номер: US20130184186A1
Принадлежит: Companion Diagnostics Inc

Systems and methods for the detection of biomarkers. In at least one embodiment of a microarray system of the present disclosure, the microarray system comprises a microarray product comprising at least 100 diagnostic markers/cm 2 , a microarray identifier, and a stabilizing agent, a control microarray product comprising a first specific binding pair member that binds to a first detectable label, and a processor for providing information regarding the identification and concentration of markers on the microarray based on the identity of the array provided by the microarray identifier.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOMARKER ANALYSIS

Номер: US20130184187A1
Принадлежит: Companion Diagnostics Inc.

Systems and methods of biomarker analysis. In at least one embodiment of a system for determining the therapeutic potential of a therapeutic compound the present disclosure, the system comprises a detection platform, a computer database capable of receiving a plurality of binding characteristics, a processor operably coupled to the computer database and the detection platform. In at least one embodiment, the processor has and executes a software program operational to determine a binding characteristic of the detection agent and a stabilized diagnostic agent in each of the plurality of detection sites, compare the binding characteristic among each of the plurality of detection sites, wherein the comparison of binding characteristics is capable of determining the stabilizing agent with the greatest effect on the binding characteristic between the detection agent and the diagnostic agent, generate a binding record using the compared binding characteristics, and deliver the binding record to a recipient. 1. A system for determining the therapeutic potential of a therapeutic compound , the system comprising:a detection platform comprising a plurality of detection sites each capable of receiving a diagnostic marker, a stabilization agent, and a detection agent;a computer database capable of receiving a plurality of binding characteristics, the plurality of binding characteristics comprising at least one binding property of a diagnostic marker to a detection agent; determine a binding characteristic of the detection agent and a stabilized diagnostic agent in each of the plurality of detection sites;', 'compare the binding characteristic among each of the plurality of detection sites, wherein the comparison of binding characteristics is capable of determining the stabilizing agent with the greatest effect on the binding characteristic between the detection agent and the diagnostic agent;', 'generate a binding record using the compared binding characteristics; and', ' ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

MIG6 AND THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY

Номер: US20130190310A1
Принадлежит: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

We identify markers capable of guiding the decision to incorporate epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors, in particular EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), into chemotherapeutic regimens. Mitogen-inducible gene 6 (Mig6), a negative regulator of EGFR, is selectively upregulated during the development of resistance to the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) erlotinib, resulting in decreased EGFR phosphorylation. The ratio of Mig6/EGFR expression highly correlates with erlotinib sensitivity. A low Mig6/EGFR ratio correlates with a high response rate to gefitinib and a marked increase in progression-free survival for patients. The ratio of Mig6 to EGFR is a major predictor of biologic and clinical responses to EGFR inhibitors. 1. A method of predicting tumor resistance to an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor , comprising:testing a patient tumor sample and determining expression level of mitogen inducible gene 6 (Mig6) and of EGFR in the sample; andcomparing the expression level of mitogen inducible gene 6 (Mig6) to the expression level of EGFR, wherein a ratio of Mig6 to EGFR lower than a predetermined cut-off value indicates sensitivity to the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor and a ratio of Mig 6 higher than the predetermined cut-off value indicates resistance to the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor.2. The method of wherein the predetermined cut-off value is 0.44.3. The method of wherein the expression level determined is of protein expression.4. The method of wherein the expression level determined is of mRNA expression.5. The method of wherein the tumor is selected from the group of tumors consisting of lung claim 1 , bladder claim 1 , head and neck claim 1 , and pancreatic tumors.6. The method of wherein the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor is erlotinib.7. The method of wherein EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor is gefitinib.8. The method of wherein the inhibitor is vandetanib.9. The method of wherein the ratio is lower than ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

In Situ Chemiluminescent Substrates and Assays

Номер: US20130196325A1
Принадлежит: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Methods for generating a chemiluminescent enzyme substrate in situ, in aqueous or other assay conditions. Also disclosed are methods to use the substrates to generate light, detect and/or quantify enzymes, antigens, and/or nucleic acids. Kits relating to these methods are also disclosed. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the oxidant is selected from hydrogen peroxide claim 1 , sodium molybdate claim 1 , hydrogen peroxide and sodium molybdate claim 1 , hypochlorite claim 1 , hypochlorite and hydrogen peroxide claim 1 , aryl endoperoxide claim 1 , calcium peroxide peroxyhydrate claim 1 , and combinations thereof.34.-. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein Ris alkyl containing 1 to 2 carbon atoms or trifluoalkyl containing 1 to 2 carbon atoms.12. (canceled)13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme is a hydrolyic enzyme selected from alkaline phosphatase claim 1 , β-galactosidase claim 1 , β-glucosidase claim 1 , β-glucuronidase claim 1 , and neuraminidase.14. (canceled)15. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of detecting the light emitted from the reaction mixture after addition of the aqueous solution of the 1 claim 1 ,2-dioxetane enzyme substrate claim 1 , wherein the emission of light is indicative of the presence of the enzyme claim 1 , and the amount of light emitted can be correlated to the amount of the enzyme present in the sample.16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the enzyme moiety is an enzyme-linked antibody comprising a first antibody capable of binding to an antigen and an enzyme; an enzyme-linked antigen comprising an antigen and an enzyme; or an enzyme-linked oligonucleotide comprising an oligonucleotide capable of hydridizing to a nucleic acid claim 1 , wherein the enzyme is capable of cleaving the 1 claim 1 ,2-dioxetane enzyme substrate so that the substrate decomposes and generates light.17. (canceled)18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the first antibody or antigen is covalently linked to a label and the enzyme is ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

ASSAY SYSTEM

Номер: US20130196879A1
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a method of forming a plurality of re-constitutable doses of at least one drug in a plurality of wells, the method including the steps of (i) placing a known amount of said drug in a suitable carrier to form a first composition having a known concentration (ii) placing at least two selected amounts of that first composition into individual wells and (iii) converting the first composition into a transportable form that can later be converted into a second composition having a known concentration and (iv) sealing the wells. 1. A method of forming a plurality of re-constitutable doses of at least one drug in a plurality of wells , the method including the steps of (i) placing a known amount of said drug in a suitable carrier to form a first composition having a known concentration (ii) placing at least two selected amounts of that first composition into individual wells and (iii) converting the first composition into a transportable form that can later be converted into a second composition having a known concentration and (iv) sealing the wells.2. The method according to wherein the plurality of re-constitutable doses of at least one drug is an array of a plurality of drugs that target cell signalling molecules claim 1 , and steps (i) and (ii) include determining a series of dilutions for each of the selected drugs that span the EC50 of the molecular target of the selected drugs and dispensing an amount of each of the selected drugs into a series of wells such that when a fixed amount of the selected drugs is transferred from each well to a series of fixed volumes of the molecular target claim 1 , the final range of concentrations created spans the EC50 of the molecular target (determined previously) claim 1 , and step (iii) includes purging the series of wells with a suitable gas prior to sealing the wells.3. The method according to wherein the plurality of re-constitutable doses of at least one drug is an array of at least one drug and step (i ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Autotaxin pathway modulation and uses thereof

Номер: US20130202614A1
Автор: Vassilios Aidinis
Принадлежит: B S R C "ALEXANDER FLEMING"

Disclosed are methods for preventing, treating, or reducing symptoms of a disorder involving the autotaxin (ATX) pathway. In one embodiment, the method features administering to a mammal a sufficient amount of an autotaxin (ATX) or lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) signaling inhibitor, to prevent, treat or reduce symptoms of an inflammatory disorder, autoimmune disorder, fibrosis or malignancy of the lung. Further disclosed are methods for diagnosing an autotaxin-related disorder as well as kits for performing the methods of the invention.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer and Related Kits

Номер: US20130203059A1
Принадлежит: Topogen, Inc.

The invention refers to a novel molecular biomarker, namely PTPD1, that is markedly increased in human bladder cancers. PTPD1 expression positively correlated with the grading and invasiveness potential of these tumors. PTPD1 can be detected at high levels in exfoliated bladder cells isolated from urine of bladder cancer patients, while no PTPD1 signal was evident in normal exfoliated bladder cells. Thus, PTPD1 detection in urine samples may represent a novel and reliable marker for non-invasive diagnosis of aggressive bladder cancer. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for diagnosing , or the monitoring control for therapy of , bladder cancer , said method comprising detecting (i) PTPD1 protein or an immunological fragment thereof , (ii) PTPD1 enzymatic activity , or (iii) PTPD1 mRNA in a body sample.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the detecting of the PTPD1 protein or of an immunological fragment thereof comprises allowing the body sample to react with a PTPD1 protein specific ligand to form a complex; and detecting the complex.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the PTPD1 protein specific ligand comprises an anti-PTPD1 antibody or a derivative thereof.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the anti-PTPD1 antibody or a derivative thereof is obtained by using as an immunogen the whole PTPD1 protein of SEQ ID No. 1 or an immunogenic fragment thereof.2120. The method of claim of wherein the immunogenic fragment of the PTPD1 protein of SEQ ID No. 1 comprises between aa 751 and aa 910 of SEQ ID No. 1.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the immunogenic fragment of the PTPD1 protein of SEQ ID No. 1 is a sequence between aa 751 and aa 910 of SEQ ID No. 1.23. The method of claim 18 , wherein the detecting step comprises detection of a specific fluorescent signal.24. The method of claim 17 , wherein the detecting of the PTPD1 enzymatic activity comprises performance by fluorescent or radiolabeled assays.25. The method of claim 17 , wherein the detecting of the PTPD1 mRNA ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Methods and means for diagnosing spondylarthritis using autoantibody markers

Номер: US20130203088A1
Принадлежит: MEDIZINISCHE HOCHSCHULE HANNOVER

The present invention relates generally to methods for diagnosing the presence or the risk of development or the therapy control of spondyloarthritis (Spa), in particular, of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis in a subject, in particular in mammals. In addition, the present invention relates to test kits for use in the diagnosis of the presence or the risk of development, or for the therapy control of Spa, like AS and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis, in a subject. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing the presence or the risk of development, or for the therapy control of Spa, like AS and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis, in a subject analysing for the presence of autoantibodies against CD74 and/or IKBKB in a subject. The presence of autoantibodies against CD74 and/or IKBKB is indicative for the presence or the risk of development, or for the therapy control of Spa, like AS and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis. In particular, detection of the presence of autoantibodies against CD74 and/or IKBKB allows early diagnosis of Spa, in particular, AS and undifferentiated spondyloarthritis.

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

SUV420H1 AND SUV420H2 AS TARGET GENES FOR CANCER THERAPY AND DIAGNOSIS

Номер: US20130203625A1
Принадлежит: Oncotherapy Science, Inc.

The present invention relates to the roles played by the SUV420H1 and SUV420H2 genes in carcinogenesis and features a method for treating or preventing cancer by administering a double-stranded molecule against the SUV420H1 or SUV420H2 gene or a composition or vector containing such a double-stranded molecule. The present invention also features methods and kits for detecting or diagnosing cancer in a subject, including detecting an expression level of the SUV420H1 or SUV420H2 gene. The present invention further features methods and kits for assessing or determining the prognosis of a subject with cancer, including detecting the expression level of an SUV420H2 gene. Also, disclosed are methods of screening for candidate substances for treating or preventing cancer or inhibiting cancer cell growth, using as an index their effect on the expression or activity of SUV420H1 or SUV420H2. 16.-. (canceled)7. A method of screening for a candidate substance for treating or preventing cancer , or inhibiting cancer cell growth , said method comprising the steps of:(a) contacting a test substance with an SUV420H1 or SUV420H2 polypeptide;(b) detecting the binding activity between the polypeptide and the test substance; and(c) selecting the test substance that binds to the polypeptide.8. A method of screening for a candidate substance for treating or preventing cancer or inhibiting cancer cell growth , said method comprising the steps of:(a) contacting a test substance with a cell expressing an SUV420H1 or SUV420H2 gene;(b) detecting the expression level of the SUV420H1 or SUV420H2 gene in the cell; and(c) selecting the test substance that reduces the expression level of the SUV420H1 or SUV420H2 gene in comparison with the expression level in the absence of the test substance.9. A method of screening for a candidate substance for treating or preventing cancer or inhibiting cancer cell growth , said method comprising the steps of:(a) contacting a test substance with an SUV420H1 or ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Identification, Assessment, and Therapy of Cancers with Innate or Acquired Resistance to ALK Inhibitors

Номер: US20130203810A1
Принадлежит: JICHI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Described herein are compositions, kits, and methods for determining whether subjects having cancer(s) positive for ALK mutations are likely to respond to treatment with an ALK inhibitor and/or whether a patient having such cancer(s) is likely to have a relatively slower disease progression. Further described are methods for prognosing a time course of disease in a subject having such cancer.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Small Peptides Specifically Bind to Colorectal Cancers

Номер: US20130209359A1
Принадлежит: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Cancers are extremely heterogeneous in terms of the frequency and types of mutations present in different malignant tumors. Thus, it is likely that uniform clinical treatment is not optimal for all patients, and that the development of individualized therapeutic regimens may be beneficial. Multiple, unique small peptides bind to cell lines derived from different colon adenocarcinomas. Within two hours of contact, the colorectal cancer cells are able to transfer a P radioisotope from the small peptides to cellular proteins; the transfer occurs at a substantially higher rate than in the colorectal cancer cells than in cell lines derived from other cancers or from normal tissues. 1. A method of delivering a radioactive isotope to a colon adenocarcinoma cell , comprising:administering to a colon adenocarcinoma cell a radioactive isotope-labeled peptide, wherein the peptide is a substrate for protein kinase A (PKA) comprising the motif R-X-S/T or R-R/K-X-S/T, whereby the peptide binds to the cell and the radioactive isotope is internalized and transferred to cellular proteins.2. The method of wherein the peptide comprises a sequence R-R-X-S.3. The method of wherein the peptide comprises a sequence R-R-A/G-S.4. The method of wherein the peptide comprises a sequence S-R-R-X-S.5. The method of wherein the peptide comprises a sequence R-R-X-S-G/A.6. The method of wherein the peptide comprises a sequence G-S-R-R-X-S.7. The method of wherein the peptide comprises a sequence R-R-X-S-V.8. The method of wherein the peptide comprises a sequence R-R-X-S-V-G/A.9. The method of wherein the peptide comprises a sequence R-R-X-S selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1-28.10. The method of wherein the peptide comprises from 4-50 amino acid residues.11. The method of wherein the peptide comprises from 4-35 amino acid residues.12. The method of wherein the peptide comprises from 4-30 amino acid residues.13. The method of wherein the peptide comprises from 9-15 amino acid ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF LIPID ASSAY AND REAGENT FOR USE THEREIN

Номер: US20130210044A1
Принадлежит: SEKISUI MEDICAL CO., LTD.

A method of lipid assay characterized by assaying the lipids contained in a blood component in the presence of an organic silicon compound. The method can cause specific conditions for direct methods while satisfying requirements such as no influence on precision of assay, no burden on assay apparatus, and easy availability.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

BIOMARKER FOR FATIGUE, AND USE THEREOF

Номер: US20130210045A1
Принадлежит:

Ratios of measured values of glucose, citrate, and cis-aconitate in a biological sample obtained from a subject to measured values of glucose, citrate, and cis-aconitate in a biological sample obtained from a healthy subject are calculated, and the glucose ratio, the citrate ratio, and the cis-aconitate ratio are used to evaluate and/or assess fatigue. Similarly, an isocitrate ratio, a succinate ratio, a malate ratio, and a lactate ratio are calculated, and these ratios are used together with the three ratios to evaluate and/or assess fatigue. This makes it possible to objectively and easily diagnose and evaluate fatigue. 1. A method for evaluating fatigue , comprising at least two steps selected from the group consisting of:(a) obtaining a first ratio of a first measured value to a first standard value, the first measured value being a measured value of a glucose concentration in a biological sample obtained from a subject;(b) obtaining a second ratio of a second measured value to a second standard value, the second measured value being a measured value of a citrate concentration in the biological sample obtained from the subject;(c) obtaining a third ratio of a third measured value to a third standard value, the third measured value being a measured value of a cis-aconitate concentration in the biological sample obtained from the subject;(d) obtaining a fourth ratio of a fourth measured value to a fourth standard value, the fourth measured value being a measured value of an isocitrate concentration in the biological sample obtained from the subject;(e) obtaining a fifth ratio of a fifth measured value to a fifth standard value, the fifth measured value being a measured value of a succinate concentration in the biological sample obtained from the subject;(f) obtaining a sixth ratio of a sixth measured value to a sixth standard value, the sixth measured value being a measured value of a malate concentration in the biological sample obtained from the subject; and(g) ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

IMIDAZOPYRIDINES SYK INHIBITORS

Номер: US20130210802A1
Принадлежит: Gilead Connecticut, Inc

Certain imidazopyridines (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are provided herein. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to the inhibition of Syk activity, which comprises administering to such patients an amount of at least one chemical entity effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are provided. Also provided are methods for determining the presence or absence of Syk kinase in a sample. 2. At least one chemical entity of claim 1 , wherein Ris chosen from phenyl claim 1 , pyridinyl claim 1 , pyrimidinyl claim 1 , pyridazinyl claim 1 , pyrazolyl claim 1 , and thiazolyl claim 1 , each of which is optionally substituted with one or more groups chosen fromhydroxy;{'sup': b', 'c', 'b', 'c, 'sub': 1', '6', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, '—NRRwherein Ris chosen from hydrogen and C-Calkyl optionally substituted with one or two groups chosen from hydroxy and —OC-Calkyl and Ris independently chosen from hydrogen and C-Calkyl optionally substituted with one or two groups chosen from hydroxy and —OC-Calkyl;'}{'sub': 3', '6', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or two groups chosen from hydroxy, C-Ccycloalkyl, C-Calkyl, —C-Calkyl-OH, —C-Calkyl-O—C-Calkyl, —C-Calkyl-NH, —N(C-Calkyl)(C-Calkyl), —NH(C-Calkyl), —C(O)(C-Calkyl), —C(O)(C-Calkyl-OH), and —OC-Calkyl;'}{'sub': 1', '6', '3', '6', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, '—OC-Calkyl optionally substituted with one or two groups chosen from hydroxy, C-Ccycloalkyl, C-Calkyl, —C-Calkyl-OH, —C-Calkyl-O—C-Calkyl, —C-Calkyl-NH, —N(C-Calkyl)(C-Calkyl), —NH(C-Calkyl), and —OC-Calkyl; and'}{'sub': 1', '6', '3', '6', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '2', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'C-Calkyl optionally substituted with one or two groups chosen from ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

PFKs as Modifiers of the IGFR Pathway and Methods of Use

Номер: US20130212716A1
Принадлежит: Exelixis, Inc.

Human PFK genes are identified as modulators of the IGFR pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGFR function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGFR, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of PFK are provided. 1. A method of identifying a candidate IGFR pathway modulating agent , said method comprising the steps of:(a) providing an assay system comprising a PFK polypeptide or nucleic acid;(b) contacting the assay system with a test agent under conditions whereby, but for the presence of the test agent, the system provides a reference activity; and(c) detecting a test agent-biased activity of the assay system, wherein a difference between the test agent-biased activity and the reference activity identifies the test agent as a candidate IGFR pathway modulating agent.2. The method of wherein the assay system comprises cultured cells that express the PFK polypeptide.3. The method of wherein the cultured cells additionally have defective IGFR function.4. The method of wherein the assay system includes a screening assay comprising a PFK polypeptide claim 1 , and the candidate test agent is a small molecule modulator.5. The method of wherein the assay is a kinase assay.6. The method of wherein the assay system is selected from the group consisting of an apoptosis assay system claim 1 , a cell proliferation assay system claim 1 , an angiogenesis assay system claim 1 , and a hypoxic induction assay system.7. The method of wherein the assay system includes a binding assay comprising a PFK polypeptide and the candidate test agent is an antibody.8. The method of wherein the assay system includes an expression assay comprising a PFK nucleic acid and the candidate test agent is a nucleic acid modulator.9. The method of wherein the nucleic acid modulator is an antisense oligomer.10. The method of wherein the nucleic acid modulator is a PMO.11. The method of additionally comprising:(d) administering the candidate ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

BIOMARKER FOR MONITORING DEVELOPMENT OF DISEASES AND ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF THERAPIES

Номер: US20130217033A1
Принадлежит: FARON PHARMACEUTICALS OY

The invention concerns a method for monitoring the development of a disease in a patient, and for assessing the efficacy of a therapy influencing on the CD73 level or activity in the patient, in particular a cytokine therapy or a statin therapy. CD73 in a tissue fluid drawn from the patient is used as a biomarker. The invention concerns also methods for determining of CD73 protein in a sample drawn from an individual's tissue fluid. 2. The method according to wherein the method is repeated at two or more points of time and an altered level of CD73 in the sample claim 1 , compared to a previous assay claim 1 , is used to indicate progression of the disease.3. The method according to where the disease is an inflammatory disease.4. The method according to where the inflammatory disease is systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) claim 3 , acute lung injury (ALI) claim 3 , acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) claim 3 , multi-organ failure (MOF) claim 3 , ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) claim 3 , or adverse drug reaction (ADRS).5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the therapy is a cytokine therapy or a statin therapy.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the cytokine therapy is interferon therapy or an interleukin therapy.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the interferon therapy is interferon-beta therapy.8. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the cytokine therapy is used for treating a disease selected from the group consisting ofa) tissue trauma,b) a reperfusion injury resulting from myocardial infarction or stroke, organ transplantations or an other surgical operation,c) cancer or cancer metastasis, andd) an inflammatory condition.9. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the statin therapy is used for treating a disease selected from the group consisting of a cardiovascular disease claim 5 , an inflammatory condition claim 5 , dementia claim 5 , cancer claim 5 , nuclear cataract and pulmonary hypertension.10. A method for ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PREDICTING TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITOR (TKI) RESISTANCE IN PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA (CML)

Номер: US20130217055A1
Принадлежит: PAMGENE B.V.

The present invention relates to a method for determining or predicting the response of a patient diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukaemia (CML) to treatment with a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. More specifically, the present invention provides methods which measure kinase activity by studying phosphorylation levels and profiles and inhibitions thereof thereby diagnosing CML patients resistant to treatment with Imatinib. 1. A method for predicting the response of a patient diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukaemia (CML) , to a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) , comprising the steps of:(a) measuring the kinase activity of a sample, obtained from said patient diagnosed with CML, by contacting said sample with immobilized protein kinase substrates, thereby providing a phosphorylation profile of said sample, said phosphorylation profile comprising the phosphorylation levels of phosphorylation sites present in at least 10 peptide markers as listed in Table 1; and,(b) determining from said phosphorylation profile the response of said patient to said TKI.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein said TKI is Imatinib.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein step (b) is replaced by calculating a classifier parameter from said phosphorylation profile; and determining the expected response of said patient to treatment with said TKI on the basis of said classifier parameter.4. Method according to claim 3 , wherein said classifier parameter predicts the response of said patient to treatment with said TKI if said classifier parameter is above a first predetermined threshold level claim 3 , and wherein said classifier parameter indicates non-response of said patient to treatment with said TKI if said classifier parameter is below a second predetermined threshold level.5. Method according to claim 1 , wherein said differential phosphorylation level or said classifier parameter predicts a response claim 1 , non-response or undetermined or intermediate prediction of the effect of ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF CATECHOL O-METHYLTRANSFERASE MODULATORS

Номер: US20130217595A1
Автор: Enderle Thilo, Roth Doris
Принадлежит: Hoffman-La Roche Inc.

The present invention relates to a method for the identification of modulators of catechol O-methyltransferase enzyme activity (COMT). 1. A method for the identification of a modulator of the activity of a catechol O-methyl transferase enzyme (COMT) comprising the steps of:a) providing a COMT substrate covalently linked to a fluorescence dye,b) contacting the molecule of step a) with a catechol O-methyl transferase enzyme (COMT), a S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) and a candidate compound andc) measuring the fluorescence readout of the mixture of step b), wherein an altered fluorescence readout in presence of the candidate compound compared to a blank is indicative for a modulator of a catechol O-methyl transferase enzyme (COMT).2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is a method for the identification of a COMT inhibitor and a decreased fluorescence readout in step c) compared to a blank is indicative for a COMT inhibitor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the COMT substrate is 4-nitrocatechol.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorescence dye is Alexa Fluor® 488.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorescence readout in step c) is a kinetic readout.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the COMT is human COMT.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is a High Throughput screening method.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is performed in a microtiter plate.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the final concentration of COMT is about 25 nM.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the final concentration of the COMT substrate is about 200 nM.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the final concentration of SAM is about 500 nM.12. A method for the identification of a substrate of a catechol O-methyl transferase enzyme (COMT) comprising the steps of:a) providing a mixture comprising a COMT substrate covalently linked to a fluorescence dye and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM),b) contacting the mixture of step a) with different concentrations of a candidate compound ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

PLA2G16 AS A TARGET FOR ANTIVIRAL COMPOUNDS

Номер: US20130219533A1

In some aspects, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting viral infection. In some aspects, the invention provides compositions and methods useful for identifying antiviral compounds. 1. A method of inhibiting viral infection of a cell comprising contacting the cell with a PLA2G16 inhibitor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the viral infection is a Picornavirus infection.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the Picornavirus is selected from the group consisting of an enterovirus claim 2 , a coxsackievirus claim 2 , a hepatovirus claim 2 , and a rhinovirus.46-. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cell is selected from the group consisting of a vertebrate cell claim 1 , a mammalian cell claim 1 , and a human cell.89-. (canceled)10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor inhibits expression of PLA2G16.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor inhibits enzymatic activity of PLA2G16.12. A method of treating a viral infection in a subject claim 1 , the method comprising administering a PLA2G16 inhibitor to a subject in need of treatment for a viral infection.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the viral infection is a Picornavirus infection.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the Picornavirus is selected from the group consisting of an enterovirus claim 13 , a coxsackievirus claim 13 , a hepatovirus claim 13 , and a rhinovirus.1517-. (canceled)18. The method of claim 12 , wherein the subject is selected from the group consisting of a vertebrate claim 12 , a mammal claim 12 , and a human.1920-. (canceled)21. The method of claim 12 , wherein the inhibitor inhibits expression of PLA2G16.22. The method of claim 12 , wherein the inhibitor inhibits enzymatic activity of PLA2G16.23. A method of identifying a candidate antiviral compound comprising steps of: (a) providing a composition comprising a PLA2G16 polypeptide and a test compound; (b) determining whether the test compound inhibits the PLA2G16 polypeptide claim 12 , ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Methods for Determination of Ethanol Consumption

Номер: US20130224778A1
Принадлежит: INNOVATOR SKANE AB

The present invention discloses a method for assessment of previous ethanol exposure comprising the steps of: (i) obtaining a sample from the body of a subject; (ii) quantitatively determining the level of one or several bio-precursors of PEth (Formula I) and the level of the corresponding one or several PEth-homologues (Formula II) in the sample; and (iii) obtaining a ratio between the level of one or several bio-precursors of PEth and the level of the corresponding one or several PEth-homologues; wherein the subject is a human or animal. Additional related methods are also disclosed. 126-. (canceled)28. The method according to claim 27 , further comprising the steps ofremoval of the carboxylic acid residues covalently bound as esters in one or several bio-precursors of PEth by selective hydrolysis to yield the corresponding alcohol or alcohols;quantitatively determining the level of said alcohol or alcohols; andobtaining a ratio between said level of said alcohol or alcohols and said level of compound of Formula IIb.29. The method according to claim 28 , wherein said bio-precursors of PEth are selected from the group consisting of phosphatidyl serine claim 28 , phosphatidyl ethanolamine claim 28 , phosphatidyl inositol claim 28 , cardiolipin and phosphatidyl choline.31. The method according to claim 30 , wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is different from R4.32. The method according to claim 30 , further comprising the steps ofexchange of the carboxylic acid residues covalently bound as esters in one or several bio-precursors of PEth by selective transesterification to yield the corresponding transesterified ester or esters;quantitatively determining the level of said transesterified ester or esters; andobtaining a ratio between said level of said transesterified ester or esters and said level of compound of Formula IIc.33. The method according to claim 32 , wherein said bio-precursors of PEth are selected from the group consisting of phosphatidyl serine claim 32 ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR LARGE SCALE PREPARATION OF THE ACTIVE DOMAIN OF HUMAN PROTEIN TYROSINE PHOSPHATASE WITHOUT FUSION PROTEIN

Номер: US20130224779A1

The present invention relates to methods for identifying inhibitors or activators of protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP). In some examples, the methods utilize a PTP active domain with high activity and stability expressed without help of a fusion protein, by using computer based protein structure prediction technique. PTP prepared by the disclosed method may also be used as an antigen protein for the construction of a selective antibody and as a protein for the studies of PTP structure and functions. 1. A method for screening for a protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) activity inhibitor or activator in vitro , comprising the following steps: i) investigating homology among subgroups of PTP and selecting a region exhibiting high homology;', 'ii) examining whether the selected region of step i) corresponds to an active domain of a standard protein whose secondary and tertiary structures have already been identified;', 'iii) analyzing the secondary structure of the selected region of step i) if it corresponds to the active domain and then determining a boundary of PTP active domain by the location not containing helix or sheet of the secondary structure;', 'iv) determining 2-3 amino acids of the boundary of N-terminal and C-terminal of the PTP active domain primarily determined in step iii) to be a small amino acid or a charged amino acid by amino acid analysis;', 'v) constructing an expression vector containing a polynucleotide encoding the amino acids included in the inside of the boundary of the PTP active domain determined in step iv);', 'vi) generating a transformant by introducing the expression vector of step v) into a host cell; and,', 'vii) inducing expression of the recombinant PTP active domain by culturing the transformant of step vi) and obtaining the recombinant PTP active domain produced therefrom;, 'a) preparing a recombinant PTP active domain byb) contacting a PTP specific substrate and a candidate inhibitor or activator with the recombinant PTP active ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Novel Restriction Endonucleases, DNA Encoding These Endonucleases and Methods for Identifying New Endonucleases with the Same or Varied Specificity

Номер: US20130224832A1
Принадлежит: New England Biolabs Inc

Specified restriction endonucleases have been characterized for the first time by their amino acid and DNA sequences. These sequences and those with at least 90% identity thereto have been used as probes in sequence similarity analyses to identify sequence matches in a sequence database that corresponds to novel restriction endonucleases or isoschizomers. The sequence similarity analyses includes selecting a positive sequence match from any sequence producing an expectation value of less than or equal to e−02.

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

TYROSINE KINASE BIOSENSORS AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20130231265A1
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are compositions and methods for measuring tyrosine kinase activity. 1. A Syk-specific biosensor comprising:{'sub': 1', '2', '3', '4', '6', '7', '8', '9, 'a peptide comprising a substrate sequence, the substrate sequence comprising a core sequence XXXXYXXXX, wherein'}{'sub': '1', 'Xis A, D, E, N, or W;'}{'sub': '2', 'Xis C, D, E, G, N, or S;'}{'sub': '3', 'Xis C, D, E, G, N, or Q;'}{'sub': '4', 'Xis D, E, F, M, S, or Y;'}{'sub': '6', 'Xis D, E, I, V, or Y;'}{'sub': '7', 'Xis D, E, H, M, N, S, or T;'}{'sub': '8', 'Xis G, L, M, or P; and'}{'sub': '9', 'Xis A, D, E, H, M, N, P, Q, S, or Y; and'}at least one of a cell penetrating peptide and an affinity tag, the cell penetrating peptide and/or tag linked directly or indirectly to the substrate sequence.2. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein the substrate sequence is selected from the group consisting of DEEDYEEPD (SEQ ID NO:1) claim 1 , DEEDYEEPDEP (SEQ ID NO:2) claim 1 , EEDDYESPN (SEQ ID NO:3) claim 1 , EEDSYESPN (SEQ ID NO:4) claim 1 , EEDSYDSPN (SEQ ID NO:5) claim 1 , EEDDYESPNEP (SEQ ID NO:6) claim 1 , EEDSYESPNEP (SEQ ID NO:7) claim 1 , EEDSYDSPNEP (SEQ ID NO:8) claim 1 , GGEEDDYESPNEPGG (SEQ ID NO:9) claim 1 , GGEEDSYESPNEPGG (SEQ ID NO:10) claim 1 , GGEEDSYDSPNEPGG (SEQ ID NO:11) claim 1 , GGDEEDYEEPDEPGG (12) claim 1 , and GGEEDSYDSPNGG (SEQ ID NO:13).3. A kit for detecting Syk activity comprising the biosensor of and at least one of a buffer claim 1 , Syk claim 1 , and a phosphorylation detection reagent.4. The kit of claim 3 , wherein the detection reagent is selected from terbium and an antibody that preferentially binds to the peptide substrate when the tyrosine residue is phosphorylated.5. A method of measuring Syk activity in a cell comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(a) contacting the cell with the biosensor of under conditions suitable for phosphorylation of the biosensor by intracellular Syk; and'}(b) detecting phosphorylation of the peptide substrate.6. The method ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Method of Modulating Protein 14-3-3 Functionality By Facilitating or Inhibiting Phosphorylation

Номер: US20130231305A1
Принадлежит: Medvet Science Pty. Ltd.

The present invention relates to a method of modulating cellular activity. More particularly, the present invention provides a method of modulating apoptosis by modulating protein 14-3-3 phosphorylation and, thereby its functionality. The present invention still further extends to methods for identifying agents capable of modulating protein 14-3-3 phosphorylation. The method and molecules of the present invention are useful, inter alia, in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of conditions characterized by unwanted cellular activity, such as unwanted cell survival. 1. A method of modulating protein 14-3-3 or homologue or variant functionality in a mammal said method comprising administering to said mammal an effective amount of an agent for a time and under conditions sufficient to either modulate the interaction of sphingosine or homologue or variant with protein 14-3-3 or mimic the sphingosine interaction wherein agonising said interaction facilitates phosphorylation of Ser58 or analogous residue thereby inhibiting the functionality of said protein 14-3-3 and wherein antagonising said interaction inhibits phosphorylation of Ser58 or analogous residue thereby maintaining said protein 14-3-3 functionality.2. A method of modulating cellular apoptosis in a mammal said method comprising administering to said mammal an effective amount of an agent for a time and under conditions sufficient to either modulate the interaction of sphingosine or homologue or variant with protein 14-3-3 or mimic the interaction of sphingosine or homologue or variant with protein 14-3-3 wherein agonising said interaction induces apoptosis and wherein antagonising said interaction inhibits apoptosis.3. A method for the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition in a mammal , which condition is characterised by inappropriate protein 14-3-3 or homologue or variant functionality , said method comprising administering to said mammal an effective amount of an agent which either modulates the interaction ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

METHODS OF TREATING AND PREVENTING THROMBOTIC DISEASES USING ASK1 INHIBITORS

Номер: US20130236441A1
Принадлежит: University of Delaware

A method of treating or preventing a thrombotic disease in a subject in need thereof comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an inhibitor of an apoptosis signal regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) protein. A method of identifying an inhibitor of an apoptosis signal regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) protein useful for treating or preventing a thrombotic disease, comprising (a) contacting a candidate agent with a test sample comprising the ASK1 protein, and (b) comparing the ASK1 protein activity in the test sample with the ASK1 protein activity in a control sample that has not been contacted with the candidate agent, whereby a decrease in the ASK1 protein activity in the test sample compared with the control sample indicates that the candidate agent is an ASK1 inhibitor. 1. A method of treating or preventing a thrombotic disease in a subject in need thereof , comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an inhibitor of an apoptosis signal regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) protein.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the thrombotic disease is selected from the group consisting of venous thrombosis claim 1 , arterial thrombosis claim 1 , atherosclerosis claim 1 , arthritis claim 1 , coagulopathy claim 1 , deep venous thrombosis (DVT) claim 1 , disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) claim 1 , pulmonary thromboembolism claim 1 , Budd-Chiari syndrome claim 1 , Paget-Schroetter diseases claim 1 , stroke and myocardial infraction.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ASK1 protein is obtained from activated platelets.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the activated platelets are obtained from a subject who has suffered from the thrombotic disease.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ASK1 protein comprises an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 claim 1 , and wherein the ASK1 inhibitor is capable of attenuating phosphorylation of threonine 838 (T838) in SEQ ID NO: 1.6. The ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Methods Using Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 in an Acute Care Setting

Номер: US20130236450A1
Принадлежит:

This invention relates to methods for using Lipoprotein-associated Phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) to care for subjects in an acute care setting. Specifically, Lp-PLA2 can be used determine if a subject having a vascular event, such as a stroke or heart attack, will benefit from therapy in the acute care setting. Moreover, it relates to methods of assessing risk and severity of a stroke by evaluating Lp-PLA2 levels alone or in combination with other assessments. In addition the invention relates to methods of using Lp-PLA2 to assess the functional outcome in a subject having a vascular event such as a stroke or heart attack. 1. A method of selecting a thrombolytic therapy for a subject , said method comprising determining a level of Lipoprotein-associated Phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) in the subject;wherein a low level of Lp-PLA2 indicates a subject likely to benefit from thrombolytic therapy and a high level of Lp-PLA2 indicates a subject likely to benefit from aggressive thrombolytic therapy, drug combinations or interventional and surgical approaches.2. The method of wherein the Lp-PLA2 mass level is determined.3. The method of wherein the Lp-PLA2 activity level is determined.4. The method of wherein a low level of Lp-PLA2 is less than or equal to 201.5 ng/ml and a high level of Lp-PLA2 is greater than 201.5 ng/mL.5. (canceled)6. The method of wherein the subject has or is suspected of having coronary vascular disease (CVD).7. The method of wherein the CVD is selected from the group consisting of high blood pressure claim 6 , coronary heart disease (CHD) claim 6 , myocardial infarction claim 6 , stroke claim 6 , transient ischemic attack (TIA) claim 6 , cerebrovascular accident (CVA) claim 6 , congenital cardiovascular defects and congestive heart failure.8. (canceled)9. The method of wherein the subject is in an acute care setting.10. (canceled)11. The method of wherein the thrombolytic therapy is selected for the subject within three to four hours of the subject having ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR VARIANT LACKING EXON

Номер: US20130236465A1
Принадлежит: Shanghai Cancer Institute

The present invention provides an epidermal growth factor receptor variant-de4 EGFR protein. The variant lacks the fourth exon of the epidermal growth factor receptor, and promotes tumor cell invasion/metastasis. The present invention also provides an encoding gene for the variant and a method of producing the variant by means of recombination technology. 1. An isolated polypeptide of human epidermal growth factor receptor variant de4 EGFR , wherein it is selected from the following groups:(a) Polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2;(b) Polypeptide generated by replacement, deletion or addition of amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 with one or more amino acids, which can promote tumor cell invasion and/or migration and is derived from (a);(c) Polypeptide possessing ≧95% homology to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, which can promote tumor cell invasion or migration and is derived from (a).2. The polypeptide according to of claim 1 , wherein the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide is shown as SEQ ID NO: 2.3. An isolated polynucleotide claim 1 , wherein it comprises a nucleotide sequence selected from the following groups:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(a) Polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide according to ;'}(b) Polynucleotide complementary to the polynucleotide (a).4. The polynucleotide according to claim 3 , wherein it encodes amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 claim 3 , (i) Sequence of 1st-3495th in SEQ ID NO: 1;', '(ii) Sequence of 1 st-3498th in SEQ ID NO: 1., 'more preferably, the polynucleotide sequence is selected from the following groups5. A vector claim 3 , wherein it contains the polynucleotide according to .6. A genetically engineered host cell claim 3 , wherein it contains the vector according to or its chromosome is integrated by the polynucleotide according to .7. A method for preparing a polypeptide claim 3 , wherein it comprises:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00006', 'claim 6'}, '(a) culturing ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Use of the Genes in the Hog, Ras and cAMP Pathway for Treatment Of Fungal Infection

Номер: US20130237446A1
Принадлежит: Nutrex Technology Co., Ltd.

Provided herein are uses of genes for HOG, Ras and cAMP signal transduction pathways to treat fungal infection. To regulate the HOG pathway of roles of SSK1, TCO2, SSK2, PBS2, HOG1, ENA1 and NHA1 genes were investigated to find that a biosynthesis level of ergosterol is increased when these genes are inhibited. When the genes are inhibited, a large amount of ergosterol is distributed on a fungal cell membrane. Accordingly, since there are many working points of an ergosterol-binding antifungal agent, an efficiency of the ergosterol-binding antifungal agent can be considerably improved. To regulate the Ras and cAMP pathways of roles of RAS1, RAS2, CDC24, GPA1, CAC1, ACA1, PKA1, HSP12 and HSP122 genes were investigated to find that a sensitivity to a polyene- or azole-based drug is increased when these genes are inhibited. Therefore, an antifungal pharmaceutical composition including an inhibitor against the gene or protein encoded by the same can be used as an excellent combined antifungal agent which can reduce a conventional amount of an antifungal agent used and increase an efficiency. 1. A method of screening an antifungal agent for improving a fungal killing ability when used with an ergosterol-binding antifungal agent or azole-based antifungal agent , comprising:{'i': 'Cryptococcus neoformans', 'contacting Ssk1 protein of with a candidate material; and'}determining whether the candidate material inhibits or stimulates an activity of the protein.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ergosterol-binding antifungal agent is a polyene-based antifungal agent.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the polyene-based antifungal agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of amphotericin B claim 2 , natamycin claim 2 , rimocidin claim 2 , filipin claim 2 , nystatin claim 2 , and candicin.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the polyene-based antifungal agent is amphotericin B.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the azole-based antifungal agent is at least one ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

IMIDAZOPYRAZINE SYK INHIBITORS

Номер: US20130237520A1
Принадлежит: Gilead Connecticut, Inc.

Certain imidazopyrazines and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are provided herein. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to the inhibition of Syk activity, which comprises administering to such patients an amount of at least one chemical entity effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are provided. Also provided are methods for determining the presence or absence of Syk kinase in a sample. 2. At least one chemical entity of claim 1 , wherein Ris chosen from hydrogen claim 1 , methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , and chloro.3. At least one chemical entity of claim 2 , wherein Ris hydrogen.4. At least one chemical entity of wherein Ris chosen from hydrogen and methyl.5. At least one chemical entity of claim 4 , wherein Ris hydrogen7. At least one chemical entity of claim 1 , wherein Ris phenyl substituted with one or two groups chosen fromhalo,hydroxy,carboxy,cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or two groups chosen from hydroxy, lower alkoxy, and lower alkyl,heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or two groups chosen from hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl, lower alkyl substituted with hydroxy, optionally substituted amino, and oxo,heteroaryl,amino optionally substituted with one or two groups chosen from lower alkyl, lower alkyl substituted with halo, lower alkyl substituted with hydroxy, and lower alkyl substituted with lower alkoxy,{'sub': 6', '7', '6', '7', '6', '7, '—C(O)NRRwherein Rand Rare independently selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkyl substituted with hydroxy, lower alkyl substituted with optionally substituted amino, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and heterocycloalkyl, or Rand Rtogether with the nitrogen to which they are bound form a 3- to 7-membered heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted with one or two groups chosen from hydroxy, lower alkyl, and lower alkyl substituted with hydroxy,'}{'sub': 2', '6', '7', '6', '7', '6', '7', '6', '7, '—S(O) ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Phosphodiesterase activity and regulation of phosphodiesterase 1b-mediated signaling in brain

Номер: US20130239234A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating the activity of phosphodiesterase 1B (PDE1B) in intracellular signaling pathways, including but not limited to, dopamine D1 intracellular signaling pathways. The invention also provides methods and compositions for modulating the activities of intracellular signaling molecules, including, but not limited to, DARPP-32 and GluR1 AMPA receptor, via modulation of PDE1B. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of screening for compounds that modulate PDE1B activity. The invention also provides methods of treating or ameliorating the symptoms of a disorder, including but not limited to a PDE1B-related disorder or a dopamine D1 receptor intracellular signaling pathway disorder, by administering a modulator of PDE1B, preferably, but not limited to, an inhibitor of PDE1B or an agent that decreases the production of PDE1B.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Methods And Compositions For The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Cancer Resistant To Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) Kinase Inhibitors

Номер: US20130244893A1
Принадлежит: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital

Compositions and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of a cancer that is resistant to at least one anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) kinase inhibitor are provided herein. The present invention is based on the discovery of mutations within ALK that confer resistance to at least one ALK kinase inhibitor. Polynucleotides and polypeptides having at least one ALK inhibitor resistance mutation are provided and find use in methods and compositions useful in the diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment of diseases associated with aberrant ALK activity, more particularly, those that are resistant to at least one ALK kinase inhibitors. Methods and compositions are also provided for the identification of agents that can inhibit the kinase activity and/or reduce the expression level of the ALK resistance mutants.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Method for screening compounds for treating sepsis targeting nod2 signalling pathway and composition for treating sepsis comprising nod2 signalling pathway inhibitors

Номер: US20130251702A1
Принадлежит: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION

Methods for screening compounds for treating sepsis are disclosed. The present methods and compositions are targeting NOD2 mediated signaling pathway and the agents identified by the present methods are qualified as drug candidates for clinical development. Further Methods and composition for treating sepsis are disclosed.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Tau Acetylation in the Pathogenesis of Alzheimers Disease and Other Related Tauopathies

Номер: US20130251731A1

The present invention relates to biomarkers and diagnostic methods for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The invention also provides compositions for detecting the biomarker as well as compositions and methods useful for treating Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. 1. A method of diagnosing a neurodegenerative disorder in a subject , the method comprising determining the level of at least one biomarker in a biological sample obtained from the subject , wherein an elevated level of the biomarker in the sample compared to the level of the biomarker in a control sample is an indication of a neurodegenerative disorder , and further wherein the at least one biomarker comprises acetylated tau.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the neurodegenerative disorder is at least one disorder selected from the group consisting of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) claim 1 , corticobasal degeneration (CBD) claim 1 , Pick's disease (PiD) claim 1 , progressive supranuclear palsy claim 1 , argyrophilic grain disease claim 1 , tangle predominant senile dementia claim 1 , Guam parkinsonism-dementia complex claim 1 , frontotemporal dementia claim 1 , frontotemporal lobar degeneration claim 1 , FTDP-17 claim 1 , Lytico-Bodig disease claim 1 , and Parkinson's disease.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein acetylated tau is acetylated on at least one lysine residue selected from the group consisting of K150 claim 1 , K163 claim 1 , K174 claim 1 , K234 claim 1 , K240 claim 1 , K259 claim 1 , K274 claim 1 , K280 claim 1 , K281 claim 1 , K290 claim 1 , K311 claim 1 , K369 claim 1 , and K395.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biomarker is detected by a method selected from the group consisting of immunohistochemistry claim 1 , immunocytochemistry claim 1 , immunofluorescence claim 1 , immunoprecipitation claim 1 , western blotting claim 1 , and ELISA.5. A method of diagnosing a neurodegenerative disorder in a subject claim 1 , the method comprising ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Enzyme substrates for visualizing acidic organelles

Номер: US20130252268A1
Принадлежит: Marker Gene Technologies, Inc.

The present invention relates to the visualization of acidic organelles based upon organelle enzyme activity. The organelle substrates of the invention are specific for enzyme activity of the organelle and label these organelles, such as lysosomes, rendering them visible and easily observed. Substrates of the present invention include substrates that produce a fluorescent signal. The fluorogenic acidic organelle enzyme substrates of this invention are designed to provide high fluorescence at low pH values and are derivatized to permit membrane permeation through both outer and organelle membranes of intact cells and can be used for staining cells at very low concentrations. They can be used for monitoring enzyme activity in cells at very low concentrations and are not toxic to living cells or tissues. 140-. (canceled)42. The substrate of claim 41 , wherein said reporter moiety is selected from the group consisting of a fluorescent claim 41 , chemiluminescent and chromogenic stain.43. The substrate of claim 41 , wherein said BLOCK is selected from the group consisting of: (i) a monovalent moiety derived by removal of a hydroxy group from phosphate or sulfate claim 41 , (ii) a biologically compatible salt of (i); (iii) a monovalent moiety derived by removal of a hydroxy group from a carboxy group of an aliphatic claim 41 , aromatic or amino acid or of a peptide; and (iv) a monovalent moiety derived by removal of an anomeric hydroxy group from a mono- or polysaccharide.44. The substrate of claim 41 , wherein said BLOCK further comprises one or more substituents (R′) that improve membrane permeability of the substrate through cellular membranes.45. The substrate of claim 41 , wherein F is selected from the group consisting of an anthracene claim 41 , a benzphenalenone claim 41 , a coumarin claim 41 , a fluorescein claim 41 , a naphthofluorescein claim 41 , a naphthalene claim 41 , a phenalenone claim 41 , a pyrene claim 41 , a resorufin claim 41 , a dioxetane claim 41 , ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Diagnostic Methods

Номер: US20130252834A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method of aiding the diagnosis of acute brain damage in a subject, said method comprising (i) assaying the concentration of at least one oxidative stress polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: PRDX1, PRDX6 and GSTP1 in a sample from said subject; and (ii) assaying the concentration of at least one further polypeptide selected from Panel A; (Hi) comparing the concentrations of (i) and (ii) to the concentrations of the polypeptides in a reference standard and determining quantitative ratios for said polypeptides; (iv) wherein a finding of a quantitative ratio of each of the assayed polypeptides in the sample to the polypeptides in the reference standard of greater than 1.3 indicates an increased likelihood of acute brain damage having occurred in said subject. 142-. (canceled)43. A method of aiding the diagnosis of acute brain damage in a subject , the method comprising:(i) assaying the concentration in a sample from the subject of at least one oxidative stress polypeptide selected from the group consisting of: PRDX1, PRDX6 and GSTP1; and(ii) assaying the concentration in the sample from the subject of at least one further polypeptide selected from Panel A;(iii) comparing the concentrations of (i) and (ii) to the concentrations of the polypeptides in a reference standard and determining quantitative ratios for the polypeptides; and(iv) determining that a quantitative ratio of each of the assayed polypeptides in the sample to the polypeptides in the reference standard of greater than 1.3 indicates an increased likelihood of acute brain damage having occurred in the subject.44. A method according to claim 43 , wherein step (ii) comprises:assaying the concentration of at least one further polypeptide selected from Panel B, Panel C, Panel 1, Panel 1H, Panel 1C, Panel 1A, Panel 1B, Panel 2, Panel 2A, or Panel 2B.45. A method according to claim 43 , wherein step (i) comprises:(i) assaying the concentration of at least two oxidative ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Targeting mtor substrates in treating proliferative diseases

Номер: US20130252950A1
Принадлежит: Harvard College

Provided are over 300 mTOR kinase targets identified by a comprehensive phosphoproteomics assay. Methods of targeting mTOR kinase targets, methods to determine the level of mTOR activity by measuring the level of phosphorylation of an mTOR targeted phosphorylation site, methods for distinguishing different classes of mTOR activity in a cell based on phosphoproteomic analysis of mTOR-targeted proteins are also provided. Also provided is the classification of a hyperproliferative disease based on phosphoproteomic analysis of mTOR-targeted proteins, as well as the personalization of therapeutic methods for the treatment of hyperproliferative disease based on phosphoproteomics. Also provided are therapeutic methods including administering to a subject an mTOR inhibitor, an mTOR inhibitor and an additional kinase inhibitor, or a dual inhibitor of mTOR and an additional kinase based on the phosphorylation levels of mTOR targets determined in the subject. Some aspects of this invention relate to the discovery that GrblO is an mTOR-targeted tumor suppressor gene.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

AURORA A KINASE EFFECTORS

Номер: US20130253037A1
Автор: Shah Kavita
Принадлежит: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Two proteins (PHLDA1 and LIMK2) have been identified as direct targets of Aurora A kinase activity. PHLDA1 downregulation and Aurora A upregulation are strong predictors of poor prognosis for breast cancer patients. In accordance with one embodiment a method of detecting, prognosing and monitoring the presence/progression of cancer, and more specifically breast or prostate cancer, is provided. In one embodiment the method comprises the step of analyzing a biological sample from a patient to detect and/or quantitate the presence of Aurora A, PHLDA1 or LIMK2 amino acid sequences. In one embodiment a method of treating cancer is provided comprising the administration of therapies that enhance the activity of PHLDA1 and/or decrease the activity of LIMK2. 1. A kit for conducting Aurora A kinase reactions , said kit comprisingan Aurora A kinase;microtubule-associated protein TPX2; 'reagents for conducting a kinase reaction.', 'an Aurora A kinase substrate selected from the group consisting of PHLDA-1 and LIMK2; and'}2. The kit according to wherein the Aurora A kinase is complexed to said TPX2.3. The kit according to wherein the PHLDA-1 substrate comprises a peptide of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2 and the LIMK2 substrate comprises a peptide of SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4.4. The kit according to wherein the Aurora A kinase comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 5 or SEQ ID NO: 7.5. The kit according to wherein the kit further comprises labeledATP.6. The kit according to wherein the Aurora A kinase comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 7.7. The kit according to wherein the kit further comprises an orthogonal ATP analog.8. The kit according to wherein the orthogonal ATP analog is N-6-Phenethyl ATP.9. The kit according to wherein the kit comprises an Aurora A kinase substrate negative control claim 4 , said negative control comprising an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO: 8 and SEQ ID NO: 9.1015.-. (canceled)16. A method of inhibiting the proliferation of cells claim 4 ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

MODELS FOR DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Номер: US20130263298A1
Принадлежит: INDIGO CAPITAL GROUP LLC

A transgenic fly whose genome is modified to express enhanced levels of glutamate-cysteine ligase (GCL) gene is provided. The fly displays phenotypes associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Further, a method for diagnosing AD is provided, which includes assessing enzymatic activities in mitochondrial enzymes. Glutathione pathway are investigated by creating Alzheimer's model with over-expression of the GCLc gene, inducing redox stress through sleep deprivation, and analyzing mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC) using colorimetric enzymatic assays. For prevention of AD, it is proposed that the epigenetic approaches be used to increase glutathione levels in vivo before the onset of AD. For treatment of AD, it is proposed that the glutathione levels be increased by GCLc modulation. 1. A living organism that expresses enhanced levels of an enzyme associated with antioxidant synthesis , wherein the living organism displays at least one phenotype associated with a neurodegenerative disorder.2. The living organism of claim 1 , wherein the enhanced level of the enzyme is induced by using at least one dietary supplement.3Ginkgo biloba. The living organism of claim 2 , wherein the at least one dietary supplement is selected from the group comprising: claim 2 , Resveratrol claim 2 , Glutathione claim 2 , Superoxide dismutase claim 2 , Coenzyme Q10 claim 2 , N-Acetyl Cysteine claim 2 , Whey Protein claim 2 , Ginger claim 2 , Garlic claim 2 , Green Tea and Turmeric.4Ginkgo biloba. The living organism of claim 2 , wherein the at least one dietary supplement is selected from the group comprising: claim 2 , Resveratrol claim 2 , and Glutathione.5. The living organism of claim 1 , wherein the at least one phenotype is caused due to at least one of an injection of beta-amyloid 42 in the living organism claim 1 , an overexpression of beta-amyloid 42 in the living organism claim 1 , and by virtue of the neurodegenerative disorder.6. The living organism of is a transgenic ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES

Номер: US20130266582A1
Принадлежит: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for regulating ROC-mediated death-associated protein kinase (DAPk) activity. The compositions and methods of the present invention are useful for treating or ameliorating cancer as well as pathologies associated with neuronal cell death, such as epilepsy and hypoxia/ischemia acute brain injury. The present invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agents that regulate ROC-mediated DAPk activation. 1. A method of screening for an anti cancer agent , comprising the steps of:(a) exposing a cell expressing death-associated protein kinase (DAPk) to a putative anti-cancer agent;(b) determining promotion of DAPk activation mediated by the binding of the agent to the ROC domain of DAPk;wherein promotion of DAPk activation indicates that said agent is an anti cancer agent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said promotion of DAPk activation is determined by the ability of the agent to negatively affect GTP binding to the ROC domain claim 1 , wherein said ability is selected from the group consisting of: prevent GTP binding to said ROC domain claim 1 , enhance GTP hydrolysis from said ROC domain claim 1 , and enhance GTP dissociation from said ROC domain of DAPk claim 1 , or wherein said promotion of DAPk activation is determined by the ability of the agent to inhibit DAPk homo-oligomerization.3. (canceled)4. A method of screening for an agent for treating pathologies associated with neuronal cell death claim 1 , comprising(a) exposing a cell expressing DAPk to a putative agent;(b) determining the inhibition or reduction DAPk activation mediated by the binding of the agent to the ROC domain of DAPk;wherein inhibition or reduction of DAPk activation indicates that said agent is capable of treating pathologies associated with neuronal cell death.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said inhibition of DAPk activation is determined by the ability of the agent to positively affect GTP binding to the ROC ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Articles and method for detecting a target microorganism

Номер: US20130273598A1
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

A method of detecting a target microorganism is disclosed. The method comprises providing a culture device with a selective culture medium and a detection article comprising a first indicator system. The selective culture medium facilitates the growth of an indicator microorganism. When an indicator microorganism is detected in a sample contacted with the culture medium, the detection article is contacted with the culture medium to detect the target microorganism.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

METHODS, ASSAYS AND COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING BACTERIAL INFECTIONS BY INHIBITING METHYLTHIOINOSINE PHOSPHORYLASE

Номер: US20130274220A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention discloses methods for treating bacterial infections in a subject comprising administering to the subject a sub-growth inhibiting amount of a 5′-methylthioinosine phosphorylase (MTIP) inhibitor, as well as assays for identifying such inhibitors, and compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors. 1. A method for treating an infection caused by bacteria that use 5′-methylthioinosine phosphorylase (MTIP) in a quorum sensing pathway comprising administering to a subject having the infection a sub-growth inhibiting amount of a 5′-methylthioinosine phosphorylase (MTIP) inhibitor.2Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas syringaeXanthomonas campestris.. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bacteria is or37-. (canceled)916-. (canceled)1823-. (canceled)2539-. (canceled)4149-. (canceled)5156-. (canceled)57. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sub-growth inhibiting amount of the MTIP inhibitor inhibits quorum sensing in the bacteria.58. A pharmaceutical composition or an agrochemical composition comprising a sub-bacterial-growth inhibiting amount of a 5′-methylthioinosine phosphorylase (MTIP) inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or an agrochemically acceptable carrier.5961-. (canceled)62. A method for determining whether or not a compound is a candidate for treating an infection caused by bacteria that use 5′-methylthioinosine phosphorylase (MTIP) in a quorum sensing pathway claim 1 , the method comprising determining whether or not the compound inhibits MTIP claim 1 , wherein a compound that inhibits MTIP is a candidate for treating an infection caused by bacteria that use MTIP in a quorum sensing pathway and wherein a compound that does not inhibit MTIP is not a candidate for treating an infection caused by bacteria that use MTIP in a quorum sensing pathway.63. (canceled)64. The method of claim 1 , wherein the MTIP inhibitor has an IC50 value less than 50 nanomolar for MTIP.65. The method of claim 1 , wherein the MTIP ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Activators of SGK-1 for Use as Cardioprotective Agents

Номер: US20130280205A1
Принадлежит: Augusta University

Compositions for activating SGK-1 are provided. SGK-1 activators can be identified by the methods of screening provided herein. The SGK-1 activators can be used in the disclosed methods of reducing cell death and methods of treating ischemic-reperfusion injury. The ischemic-reperfusion injury can be due to a variety of complications resulting in blood loss to tissue and then the re-establishment of blood flow to the tissue.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

ALK AND ROS KINASE IN CANCER

Номер: US20130288240A1
Принадлежит: CELL SIGNALING TECHNOLOGY, INC.

A method for identifying a patient with cancer or suspected of having cancer as a patient likely to respond to an ALK- and/or ROS-inhibiting therapeutic is provided, the method comprising: contacting a biological sample from a patient with a first reagent that specifically binds a polypeptide having ROS kinase activity and a second reagent that specifically binds to a polypeptide having ALK kinase activity, and detecting whether the first reagent or the second reagent specifically binds to the biological sample, wherein detection of binding of either the first reagent or the second reagent to the biological sample identifies the patient as a patient likely to respond to an ALK-inhibiting and/or ROS-inhibiting therapeutic. 14.-. (canceled)5. A method for identifying a patient with cancer or suspected of having cancer as a patient likely to respond to an ALK- and/or ROS-inhibiting therapeutic , comprising:contacting a biological sample from a patient with a first reagent that specifically binds a polypeptide having ROS kinase activity or specifically binds to a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having ROS kinase activity and a second reagent that specifically binds to a polypeptide having ALK knase activity or specifically binds to a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having ALK kinase activity, anddetecting whether the first reagent or the second reagent specifically binds to the biological sample, wherein detection of binding of either the first reagent or the second reagent to the biological sample identifies the patient as a patient likely to respond to an ALK- and/or ROS-inhibiting therapeutic.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the first reagent specifically binds to full length ROS kinase protein.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the second reagent specifically binds to full length ALK kinase protein.8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the first reagent specifically binds to the kinase domain of ROS kinase protein.9. The method of wherein the second ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR

Номер: US20130288353A1
Принадлежит: HEALTH PROTECTION AGENCY

A kinase is used in a biological indicator for validation of treatment processes designed to reduce the amount or activity of a biological agent in a sample. The indication can be used for validation of sterilisation treatment. The formation of ATP from a substrate comprising ADP is measured via the liciferin/luciferate system in a luminameter. Thermostable adenylate kinase from sulfolobus acidocaldarius is especially suitable for the validation of procedures to inactivate transmissable spongiform encephalopathy agents. 183-. (canceled)84. A biological process indicator , comprising:(i) a thermostable kinase, wherein the thermostable kinase retains at least 95% of its kinase activity after exposure to 70° C. for 30 minutes; and (a) a matrix, wherein the thermostable kinase is dispersed within the matrix;', '(b) an indicator strip, a dip stick or a bead, wherein the thermostable kinase is immobilised inside the solid support or covalently coupled onto the solid support; or', '(c) a tube, wherein the thermostable kinase is attached to an internal face of the tube., '(ii) a solid support, wherein the solid support is85. The biological process indicator according to claim 84 , wherein the thermostable kinase catalyses formation of ATP from a substrate comprising ADP.86. The biological process indicator according to claim 84 , wherein the thermostable kinase retains at least 95% of its kinase activity after exposure to 80° C. for 10 minutes.87. The biological process indicator according to claim 84 , wherein the thermostable kinase is an adenylate kinase claim 84 , acetate kinase or pyruvate kinase.88. The biological process indicator according to claim 84 , wherein the thermostable kinase is a trimeric adenylate kinase or a monomeric adenylate kinase.89. The biological process indicator according to claim 84 , wherein the thermostable kinase is a trimeric adenylate kinase.90SulfolobusThermotoga. The biological process indicator according to claim 84 , wherein the ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE WITH K-RAS MEDIATED DISORDERS

Номер: US20130296438A1
Принадлежит:

Methods and compositions that can be used to identify and characterize inhibitors of K-ras localization to the plasma membrane and in doing so inhibit the signal transduction of K-ras. Such compositions can be used to treat K-ras mediated disorders, such as cancer. 1. A method of inhibiting K-ras signaling; wherein said inhibiting comprises:blocking the association of a K-ras protein with a plasma membrane, wherein said blocking is by a chemical compound.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said compound is fendiline; fendiline HCl; or a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said compound is substantially in R-isomeric form4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said blocking is by a non-L-type calcium channel blocking mechanism claim 2 , and wherein said inhibiting of K-ras signaling is Ca independent.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said compound targets a K-ras polybasic domain.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the polybasic domain is prenylated.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said compound acts to perturb the electrostatic interactions of the polybasic domains and plasma membrane.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said compound acts to perturbs the trafficking of prenylated of the polybasic domain targeted RAS proteins9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said compound reduces K-ras-plasma membrane nanoclustering; and redistributes K-ras to the endoplasmic reticulum.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein said blocking increases the binding of K-ras to at least one of: cytosol; endoplasmic reticulum; endosomes; or Golgi apparatus.11. A method of treating a K-ras mediated disorder in a patient in need thereof; said method comprising:administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that inhibits K-ras signaling by blocking the association of the K-ras protein with plasma membrane.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein said compound is fendiline; fendiline HCl or a combination thereof.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein said ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

METHODS FOR DETECTION OF RARE SUBPOPULATIONS OF CELLS AND HIGHLY PURIFIED COMPOSITIONS OF CELLS

Номер: US20130302824A1
Принадлежит: ADVANCED CELL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Methods are provided for detection of a target cell type within a cell population, and compositions are provided comprising cells and an indicator that indicates the number of cells of the target cell type in the cell population. Examples are provided in which these methods are used to detect human embryonic stem cells within a differentiated cell population with exquisite sensitivity. Differentiated cells produced from embryonic stem cells can be characterized by these methods before transplantation into a recipient, thereby providing further assurance of safety. 1. A method of detecting the presence of or confirming the absence of target cells in a cell population , comprising:(a) providing a cell population;(b) applying a first stain and a second stain to said cell population, wherein said first stain detects a first marker the expression of which is indicative of the presence of target cells and said second stain detects a second marker the expression of which is also indicative of the presence of the same target cells, and wherein said first stain is detectable under visible light and said second stain is detectable under ultraviolet light;(c) microscopically observing cells of said cell population under visible light to detect any cells that are positive for said first marker;(d) microscopically observing said cells that are positive for said first marker under ultraviolet light and determining whether any of said detected cells are positive for said first marker and said second marker, and(e) identifying any cells that are positive for said first marker and said second marker as target cells.2. A method of detecting the presence of or confirming the absence of target cells in a cell population , comprising:(a) providing a cell population;(b) applying a first stain and a second stain to said cell population, wherein said first stain detects a first marker the expression of which is indicative of target cells and said second stain detects a second marker the ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Method For Identifying Activation Of Transferases

Номер: US20130303386A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a method for identifying differential activation of a bisubstrate protein modifying enzyme between samples, comprising: 2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said sample is a cell lysate.3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a mixture of peptides is obtained from said sample by digestion prior to step (ii).4. A method for identifying an in vivo substrate of a bisubstrate protein modifying enzyme claim 1 , comprising:(i) exposing a bisubstrate protein modifying enzyme to x different concentrations of a first substrate, wherein x is 2 or greater than 2, while leaving the concentration of a second substrate constant, wherein one of the first and second substrates is the non-protein substrate of said enzyme and the other is a mixture of polypeptides;(ii) quantifying modification of a polypeptide in said mixture of polypeptides at each of the x different concentrations of said first substrate; and(iii) determining the affinity of said enzyme for said first substrate;wherein a high affinity of said enzyme for said first substrate is indicative of said polypeptide being an in vivo substrate of said enzyme.56-. (canceled)7. A method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said mixture of polypeptides is a mixture of undigested proteins.8. A method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein said mixture of undigested proteins is obtained from a sample by lysing cells in said sample to produce a cell lysate.9. A method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein said cell lysate is depleted of small molecules prior to carrying out step (i) and/or wherein said cell lysate is dephosphorylated prior to carrying out step (i).1011-. (canceled)12. A method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein a mixture of peptides is obtained from said mixture of undigested proteins by digestion prior to step (ii).13. A method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein said mixture of polypeptides is a mixture of peptides that have been obtained by digestion of proteins.1415-. (canceled)16. A method as ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Inhibitors of Human EZH2 and Methods of Use Thereof

Номер: US20130303555A1
Принадлежит: Epizyme Inc

The invention relates to determining the presence of an EZH2 gene mutation in a sample from a subject and inhibition of wild-type and certain mutant forms of human histone methyltransferase EZH2, the catalytic subunit of the PRC2 complex which catalyzes the mono-through tri-methylation of lysine 27 on histone H3 (H3-K27). In one embodiment the inhibition is selective for the mutant form of the EZH2, such that trimethylation of H3-K27, which is associated with certain cancers, is inhibited. The methods can be used to treat cancers including follicular lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Also provided are methods for identifying small molecule selective inhibitors of the mutant forms of EZH2 and also methods for determining responsiveness to an EZH2 inhibitor in a subject.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Delta3, fthma-070, tango85, tango77, spoil, neokine, tango129, and integrin alpha subunit protein and nucleic acid molecules and uses thereof

Номер: US20130316343A1
Принадлежит: Millenium Takeda Oncology Co

The invention provides novel Delta3, FTHMA-070, Tango85, Tango77, SPOIL, NEOKINE, Tango129 and A259 polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules. In addition to isolated, full-length Delta3, FTHMA-070, Tango85, Tango77, SPOIL, NEOKINE, Tango129 and A259 proteins, the invention further provides isolated Delta3, FTHMA-070, Tango85, Tango77, SPOIL, NEOKINE, Tango129 and A259 fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-Delta3, FTHMA-070, Tango85, Tango77, SPOIL, NEOKINE, Tango129 and A259 antibodies. The invention also provides Delta3, FTHMA-070, Tango85, Tango77, SPOIL, NEOKINE, Tango129 and A259 nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced and non-human transgenic animals in which a Delta3, FTHMA-070, Tango85, Tango77, SPOIL, NEOKINE, Tango129 or A259 gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

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