Agents for reversing epigenetic silencing of genes
申请人:The Johns Hopkins University
公开号:US10227654B2
公开(公告)日:2019-03-12
The present invention provides methods for discovering agents that are effective in reversing epigenetic silencing by inhibiting the interaction of methyl-binding (MBD) proteins with methylated genomic DNA. Also provided are methods for reactivating silenced genes having CpG island hypermethylation along with methods for treatment and prevention of diseases, such as cancer and sickle cell anemia, by administering an agent that modulates methyl-binding domain (MBD) protein-mediated transcriptional repression, thereby increasing gene transcription to prevent or treat disease. Additionally, compounds identified by the present invention useful for treatment and prevention of diseases, such as cancer and sickle cell anemia, are provided.
本发明提供了通过抑制甲基结合(MBD)蛋白与甲基化基因组 DNA 的相互作用,发现可有效逆转表观遗传沉默的制剂的方法。本发明还提供了重新激活具有 CpG 岛超甲基化的沉默基因的方法,以及治疗和预防癌症和镰状细胞性贫血等疾病的方法,方法是施用一种调节甲基结合域(MBD)蛋白介导的转录抑制的制剂,从而增加基因转录以预防或治疗疾病。此外,还提供了本发明确定的有助于治疗和预防癌症和镰状细胞性贫血等疾病的化合物。
Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, causation of memory enhancement, and assay for screening compounds for such
申请人:Southern Research Institute
公开号:US10953017B2
公开(公告)日:2021-03-23
Methods for enhancing memory and/or learning and prevent neurodegeneration by administration of certain heterocyclic and aromatic compounds are described. The methods are particularly useful for treating patients suffering from a neurodegenerative disease such as (without limitation) Alzheimer's, Parkinsons's, Lou Gehrig's (ALS) disease or memory or learning impairment. A neuronal human cell-based assay that assess NF-kB gene up-regulation using a luciferase reporter is also provided that screens for compounds useful in methods for enhancing memory or learning.
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作者:EVANS, D. M.、TAYLOR, D. R.
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EVANS D. M.; HILL L.; TAYLOR D. R.; MYARS M., J. CHEM. SOC. PERKIN TRANS.,(1986) N 8, 1499-1505
作者:EVANS D. M.、 HILL L.、 TAYLOR D. R.、 MYARS M.
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Agents for Reversing Epigenetic Silencing of Genes
申请人:Nelson William G.
公开号:US20100093768A1
公开(公告)日:2010-04-15
The present invention provides methods for discovering agents that are effective in reversing epigenetic silencing by inhibiting the interaction of methyl-binding (MBD) proteins with methylated genomic DNA. Also provided are methods for reactivating silenced genes having CpG island hypermethylation along with methods for treatment and prevention of diseases, such as cancer and sickle cell anemia, by administering an agent that modulates methyl-binding domain (MBD) protein-mediated transcriptional repression, thereby increasing gene transcription to prevent or treat disease. Additionally, compounds identified by the present invention useful for treatment and prevention of diseases, such as cancer and sickle cell anemia, are provided.