Michael Showe - Media PA, US Louise Showe - Media PA, US Malik Yousef - Dabburiya Village, IL Steven M. Albelda - Bala Cynwyd PA, US Anil Vachani - Merion Station PA, US Andrei V. Kossenkov - Huntingdon Valley PA, US
Assignee:
The Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology - Philadelphia PA The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia PA
Methods and compositions are provided for diagnosing lung cancer in a mammalian subject by use of three or more selected genes, e. g. , a gene expression profile, from the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of the subject which is characteristic of disease, a stage of the disease, or enables prognosis of recurrence of disease. The gene expression profile includes three or more genes of Table I, Table II, Table III, Table IV, Table V, Table VI or Table VII herein. Detection of changes in expression in the selected genes forming the gene expression profile from that of a reference gene expression profile are correlated with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). One composition for use in such diagnosis includes three or more PCR primer-probe sets, wherein each primer-probe set amplifies a different polynucleotide sequence from the gene expression profile. Another composition for similar use contains a plurality of polynucleotides immobilized on a substrate, which probes hybridize to three or more gene expression products from genes in the gene expression profile. Still another composition involves detection of the protein expression products of genes from the gene expression profile.
Enhancement Of Intracellular Delivery And Tissue Targeting Of Drugs And Genes
Vladimir Muzykantov - Warwick PA, US Steven Albelda - Bala Cynwyd PA, US
International Classification:
A61K039/395 C07K016/46
US Classification:
424/181100, 530/391100
Abstract:
A method for enhancing intracellular delivery of effector molecules is provided. The method involves modifying selected antibodies with biotin and streptavidin, conjugating these antibodies with an effector molecule, and delivering the conjugated effector to an intracellular target specifically recognized by the antibody.
Treatment Of Non-Neuronal Cancer Using Hsv-1 Variants
Susanne Brown - Glasgow, GB Alasdair MacLean - Glasgow, GB Nigel Fraser - Philadelphia PA, US Bruce Randazzo - Philadelphia PA, US Steven Albelda - Philadelphia PA, US Larry Kaiser - Philadelphia PA, US John Kucharczuk - Philadelphia PA, US
International Classification:
A61K048/00
US Classification:
424093200
Abstract:
A mutant herpes simplex virus which has been modified in the γ34.5 gene such that the gene is non-functional is used to treat a non-neuronal cancer such as a mesothelioma, ovarian carcinoma, bladder cancer or melanoma. Typically, the mutant herpes simplex virus has been modified within the BamHI restriction fragment of the long terminal repeat of the viral genome.
Method For Distinguishing Between Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma And Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Louise Showe - Media PA, US Anil Vachani - Merion Station PA, US Steven Albelda - Bala Cynwyd PA, US
International Classification:
C12Q 1/68
US Classification:
435006000
Abstract:
The present invention is a method distinguishing between head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and lung squamous cell carcinoma. In particular, a 10-gene classifier has been identified which can be used to distinguish between primary squamous cell carcinoma of the lung and metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. These genes include CXCL13, COL6A2, SFTPB, KRT14, TSPYL5, TMP3, KLK10, MMP1, GAS1, and MYH2. A panel of one or more of these genes, or proteins encoded thereby, can be used for early diagnosis and selection of an appropriate therapeutic treatment.
Treatment Of Non-Neuronal Cancer Using Hsv-1 Variants
Susanne Brown - Glasgow, GB Alasdair Maclean - Glasgow, GB Nigel Fraser - Philadelphia PA, US Bruce Randazzo - Philadelphia PA, US Steven Albelda - Philadelphia PA, US Larry Kaiser - Philadelphia PA, US John Kucharczuk - Philadelphia PA, US
International Classification:
A61K 48/00 A61P 35/04
US Classification:
424093200
Abstract:
A mutant herpes simplex virus which has been modified in the γ34.5 gene such that the gene is non-functional is used to treat a non-neuronal cancer such as a mesothelioma, ovarian carcinoma, bladder cancer or melanoma. Typically, the mutant herpes simplex virus has been modified within the BamHI restriction fragment of the long terminal repeat of the viral genome.
Treatment Of Non-Neuronal Cancer Using Hsv-1 Variants
Susanne M. Brown - Glasgow, GB Alasdair R. Maclean - Glasgow, GB Nigel W. Fraser - Philadelphia PA, US Bruce P. Randazzo - Philadelphia PA, US Steven Albelda - Philadelphia PA, US Larry Kaiser - Philadelphia PA, US John Kucharczuk - Philadelphia PA, US
Assignee:
THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Philadelphia PA CRUSADE LABORATORIES LIMITED - Aldwych WISTAR INSTITUTE - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
A61K 35/76 A61P 35/00 A61P 35/04
US Classification:
424 936
Abstract:
A mutant herpes simplex virus which has been modified in the γ34.5 gene such that the gene is non-functional is used to treat a non-neuronal cancer such as a mesothelioma, ovarian carcinoma, bladder cancer or melanoma. Typically, the mutant herpes simplex virus has been modified within the BamHI restriction fragment of the long terminal repeat of the viral genome.
Compositions Containing Thrombomodulin Domains And Uses Thereof
Vladimir R. Muzykantov - Warwick PA, US Douglas B. Cines - Wynnewood PA, US Claudia Gottstein - Carpinteria CA, US Steven M. Albelda - Philadelphia PA, US
Assignee:
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia PA
Compositions are provided comprising a thrombomodulin domain linked to a targeting moiety that binds to a determinant on the surface of a target endothelial cell or red blood cell, wherein the thrombomodulin domain may be the extracellular domain, the N-terminal lectin-like domain, or an epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like domain. The targeting moiety may be a single chain antigen-binding domain (scFv), and the targeting moiety and thrombomodulin domain of the composition may be linked as a continuous polypeptide chain. Methods of delivery and use of a composition described herein are provided, as well as methods of treating or preventing thrombosis, inflammation, tissue ischemia, sepsis, acute lung injury (ALI), acute myocardial infarction (AMI), ischemic stroke, cerebrovascular disease, pulmonary embolism, or ischemic peripheral vascular disease is provided.
Compositions And Methods For Treating Foxp3+ Treg Related Diseases
Wayne W. Hancock - Philadelphia PA, US Steven M. Albelda - Philadelphia PA, US Philip A. Cole - Baltimore MD, US
Assignee:
THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia PA THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Baltimore MD THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Philadelphia PA
Methods for treating or preventing a Foxp3+ T regulatory cell (Treg) related disease in a subject in need thereof comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an inhibitor of a histone/protein acetyltransferase (HAT). Methods for identifying an agent useful for treating or preventing a Foxp3+ T regulatory cell (Treg) related disease comprise (a) contacting a candidate agent with a test sample comprising Foxp3+ T regulatory cells (Tregs), and (b) comparing a function of the Foxp3+ Tregs in the test sample with that in a control sample, wherein inhibition of the function of the Foxp3+ Tregs in the test sample when compared with the control sample indicates that the candidate agent is an agent useful for treating or preventing a Foxp3+ Treg related disease.
Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Steven Mark Albelda
Steven Albelda MD Internist
3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215)6623202
Medicine Doctors
Dr. Steven M Albelda, Philadelphia PA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
EAST PAVILION 3400 Civic Center Blvd Suite 1St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215)6622450 (Phone)
UNIVERSITY OF PA MEDICAL CTR 3400 Spruce St Suite F, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215)6624000 (Phone), (215)3498432 (Fax)
Certifications:
Critical Care Medicine, 1987 Internal Medicine, 1982 Pulmonary Disease, 1984
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
EAST PAVILION 3400 Civic Center Blvd Suite 1St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
UNIVERSITY OF PA MEDICAL CTR 3400 Spruce St Suite F, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Education:
Medical School Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Graduated: 1979 Medical School Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania Graduated: 1979
University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Fellowship - Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine) Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Residency - Internal Medicine
Board certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Sub-certificate in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine Sub-certificate in Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine)
Resumes
Professor Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania