The present invention is a method and kit for determining responsiveness of a subject to treatment with a Type I interferon based upon the expression of gene signatures shown to be stimulated by interferon. A method for testing the propensity of a test compound to induce a Type I interferon response is also provided.
Method To Detect Sensitivity To Alpha-Interferon Therapy
Anthony P. Albino - New York NY David M. Nanus - New Rochelle NY Neil H. Bander - New York NY Lawrence M. Pfeffer - New York NY
Assignee:
Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research - New York NY
International Classification:
G01N 33574
US Classification:
435 723
Abstract:
This invention provides a method of detecting sensitivity to alpha-interferon therapy which comprises contacting a sample with a monoclonal antibody under conditions so as to form an antibody-antigen complex, detecting the complex so formed, and thereby detecting sensitivity to alpha-interferon.
Bromodomain Inhibitors To Target Therapy-Resistant Cancer
Novel inhibitors of the bromodomain of Brahma-related gene 1 (BRG1) are described. Also described are methods of treating glioblastoma using inhibitors of the BRG1 bromodomain in combination with chemotherapeutics, such as DNA alkylating agents. As described herein, the inhibitors sensitize glioblastoma cells, including chemoresistant glioblastoma cells, to DNA alkylating agents, for example, temozolomide and carmustine.
Uthsc Jan 2005 - Oct 2018
Director of the Center For Cancer Research
American Society For Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Asbmb) Aug 2010 - Oct 2015
Editorial Board Member
University of Tennessee Health Science Center May 2013 - Aug 2015
Interim Vice Chancellor of Research
Rockefeller University Jul 1987 - Jun 1991
Associate Professor
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Jul 1987 - Jun 1991
Muirhead Professor of Pathology
Education:
Cornell University 1972 - 1997
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
Skills:
Cell Biology Biochemistry Molecular Biology Cancer Science Research Immunohistochemistry Cancer Research Genetics Life Sciences Cell Culture Pcr Lifesciences Western Blotting Tissue Culture Cell Flow Cytometry Animal Models Immunology Genomics Grant Writing Molecular Cloning Protein Chemistry Bioinformatics Biotechnology Neuroscience Gene Expression In Vivo Microscopy Confocal Microscopy Dna Protein Expression Drug Discovery Elisa Qpcr Fluorescence Microscopy Immunofluorescence In Vitro Molecular Genetics Program Management Medical Education
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