Abstract:
The present invention is directed to methods for identifying one or more target genes that modulate the activation state of dendritic cells. The methods are based on transfection of a siRNA library into immature bone marrow-derived dendritic cells and detecting the activation state of said cells. The identified one or more target genes can be further validated as candidate targets for induction of self-tolerance and treatment of autoimmune diseases.
Abstract:
The present application is directed to methods and compositions for identifying target nucleic acids that are involved in cancer metastasis. The method comprises transfecting an immortalized cell line with one or more target cDNAs, said transfected cells further expressing a detectable reporter gene. The immortalized cell line lacks metastatic potential in absence of the transfected target cDNAs. Upon injection of said transfected cells into an animal, tumor cells are imaged, isolated and analyzed with respect to the presence of said target cDNAs thus identifying a gene(s) that modulates tumor metastasis.
Abstract:
The present invention is further directed to methods and compositions for modulating the activity of the Toso protein. The invention further encompasses treatment of disorders associated with inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer using compositions that include a soluble Toso protein.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for modulating proteins involved in the immune response. The present invention further provides methods and compositions for treatment of autoimmune disease and cancer by modulating the expression and activity of such proteins.
Abstract:
The present invention is further directed to methods and compositions for modulating the activity of the Toso protein. The invention further encompasses treatment of disorders associated with inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer using compositions that include a soluble Toso protein.
Abstract:
The present invention is further directed to methods and compositions for identifying target nucleic acids that are involved in cancer metastasis.
Abstract:
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING TOSO ACTIVITY The present invention is further directed to methods and compositions for modulating the activity of the Toso protein. The invention further encompasses treatment of disorders associated with inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer using compositions that include a soluble Toso protein.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for modulating proteins involved in the immune response, specifically by modulating the expression and/or activity of the Toso protein. The present invention further provides methods and compositions for treatment of autoimmune disease and cancer by modulating the expression and/or activity of the Toso protein.
Abstract:
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING TOSO ACTIVITY The present invention is further directed to methods and compositions for modulating the activity of the Toso protein. The invention further encompasses treatment of disorders associated with inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer using compositions that include a soluble Toso protein.