Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of a gene or a gene product as a target for identifying a pharmacologically active compound, preferably for sensitizing a cancer cell for ionizing radiation. The invention further relates to methods for determining whether a compound is capable of sensitizing a cancer cell for ionizing radiation and to methods for increasing the susceptibility of a cell to radiation. Additionally, the invention related to a compound for use in the treatment of an individual suffering from cancer, preferably wherein said treatment comprises irradiating said individual or part thereof with ionizing radiation. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods for determining the radiation sensitivity of a cancer in an individual. The preferred target of radiosensitization is GPR27.