Abstract: Novel polypeptides and methods of making and using the same are described herein. The polypeptides include cross-linking (“hydrocarbon stapling”) moieties to provide a tether between two amino acid moieties, which constrains the secondary structure of the polypeptide. The polypeptides described herein can be used to treat diseases characterized by excessive or inadequate cellular death.

Abstract: Novel polypeptides and methods of making and using the same are described herein. The polypeptides include cross-linking (“hydrocarbon stapling”) moieties to provide a tether between two amino acid moieties, which constrains the secondary structure of the polypeptide. The polypeptides described herein can be used to treat diseases characterized by excessive or inadequate cellular death.

Abstract: The invention provides peptides and the nucleic acid sequences that encode them. The invention further provides therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of apoptosis associated disorders.

Abstract: A novel protease, Taspase1, is described. Taspase1 is involved in the cleavage of the myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia (i.e., MLL) protein, which is required for proper HOX gene regulation. Diagnostic methods utilizing Taspase1 are provided, as well as inhibitors of Taspase1. Methods of using the inhibitors of Taspase1 are also described. For example an inhibitor of Taspase1 can be used to treat a cancer, e.g., leukemia, in a subject.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel polypeptides and the nucleic acid sequences that encode them. Also disclosed are antibodies that immunospecifically bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the novel polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody specific to the polypeptide. Vectors, host cells, antibodies and recombinant methods for producing the polypeptides and polynucleotides, as well as methods for using same are also included. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of apoptosis associated disorders involving these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis of mixed lineage leukemia (MLL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) according to the gene expression profile of a sample from an individual, as well as to methods of therapy and screening that utilize the genes identified herein as targets.

Abstract: The invention provides peptides and the nucleic acid sequences that encode them. The invention further provides therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of apoptosis associated disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel polypeptides and the nucleic acid sequences that encode them. Also disclosed are antibodies that immunospecifically bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the novel polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody specific to the polypeptide. Vectors, host cells, antibodies and recombinant methods for producing the polypeptides and polynucleotides, as well as methods for using same are also included. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of apoptosis associated disorders involving these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis of mixed lineage leukemia (MLL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) according to the gene expression profile of a sample from an individual, as well as to methods of therapy and screening that utilize the genes identified herein as targets.

Abstract: A Bcl-2 associated protein (Bax) and uses thereof.

Abstract: A Bcl-2 associated protein (Bax) and uses thereof.

Abstract: A novel p15 BID polypeptide having cell death agonist activity is disclosed. The p15 BID polypeptide is produced by caspase-cleavage of BID in cells undergoing cell death mediated by TNF or FAS receptors. The p15 BID is useful in methods for modulating death of a target cell which comprise treating the cell with p15 BID. Methods for inhibiting cell death are also described which involve treating a target cell with a mutant p15 BID lacking cell death agonist activity.

Abstract: The invention provides a bcl-2 related protein, bcl-2 muteins, two-hybrid systems comprising interacting bcl-2-related polypeptide sequences, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Methods for identifying apoptosis-modulating compounds using lipid bilayers are provided. One method involves contacting a compound of interest with a lipid bilayer which contains an ion-channel formed by an anti-apoptotic or pro-apoptotic polypeptide of the BCL-2 family and assaying for changes in the ion conductance properties of the channel, including ion selectivity, single channel conductance and rectification. A second method identifies compounds which can form ion channels in planar lipid bilayers and determines the ion selectivity and pH dependence of such channel formation, where apoptosis modulating activity is predicted based on comparing these channel forming characteristics with those of Bcl-2 family members.

Abstract: A novel death agonist, BID, which contains only a BH3 domain but not the BH1, BH2, BH4 or membrane anchoring domains found in related BCL-2 family members is provided along with derivatives of BID, bid polynucleotides and derivatives thereof and compositions and uses therefor.

Abstract: A novel death agonist, BID, which is related to the BCL-2 family of apoptosis regulating proteins only in the conserved BH3 domain, is provided along with encoding polynucleotides. BID polypeptides and derivatives thereof are useful in modulating apoptosis. Polynucleotides encoding BID polypeptides and derivatives thereof are useful as templates for recombinantly expressing BID polypeptides, as probes for detecting endogenously expressed BID polynucleotides, and in gene therapy for treating or preventing disease. Methods for modulating inappropriate expression of BID using BID antisense molecules or anti-BID antibodies are also provided. In addition, screening assays for identifying agents which modulate binding between BID and other BCL-2 family members are provided.

Abstract: A Bcl-2 associated protein (Bax) and uses thereof.

Abstract: A Bcl-2 associated protein (Bax) and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a bcl-2 related protein, bcl-2 muteins, two-hybrid systems comprising interacting bcl-2-related polypeptide sequences, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Novel forms of mutant BAD polypeptides or fragments thereof having an amino acid substitution for serine-112 and/or serine-136 are provided along with their encoding polynucleotides. Also disclosed are methods for preparation of the mutant BAD polypeptides and methods for treating disease conditions involving decreased apoptosis.