Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of Beta catenin. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding Beta catenin. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of Beta catenin expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of Beta catenin are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotide, which (i) comprises from about 5 to 11 bases, at least one of which is a substituted or an unsubstituted O.sup.6 -benzylguanine, and (ii) inactivates human AGT. The present invention also provides a single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotide, which can inactivate a mutant human AGT, which either is not inactivated by O.sup.6 -benzylguanine or is less inactivated by O.sup.6 -benzylguanine than by said single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotide. A phosphate of the single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotide can be replaced by a methylphosphonate or a phosphorothioate. The present invention also provides a composition comprising such an oligodeoxyribonucleotide. In addition, the present invention provides a method of enhancing the effect of an antineoplastic alkylating agent, which alkylates the O.sup.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for creating a localized disruption within a boundary of a cell or structure by exposing a boundary of a cell or structure to a set of energetically charged particles while regulating the energy of the charged particles so that the charged particles have an amount of kinetic energy sufficient to create a localized disruption within an area of the boundary of the cell or structure, then upon creation of the localized disruption, the amount of kinetic energy decreases to an amount insufficient to create further damage within the cell or structure beyond the boundary. The present invention is also a method for facilitating the introduction of a material into a cell or structure using the same methodology then further exciting the area of the boundary of the cell or structure where the localized disruption was created so to create a localized temporary opening within the boundary then further introducing the material through the temporary opening into the cell or structure.

Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of Jun N-terminal Kinase Kinase-2. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding Jun N-terminal Kinase Kinase-2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of Jun N-terminal Kinase Kinase-2 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of Jun N-terminal Kinase Kinase-2 are provided.

Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of Ets-2. The compositions comprise antisense com ounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding Ets-2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of Ets-2 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of Ets-2 are provided.

Abstract: We have developed a general procedure for the regulated (inducible) dimerization or oligomerization of intracellular proteins and disclose methods and materials for using that procedure to regulatably initiate cell-specific apoptosis (programmed cell death) in genetically engineered cells.

Abstract: Nucleic acid sequences are detected by a multi-step process, involving labeling sample nucleic acid sequences, duplexing the labeled sample with a probe having a coupling element, immobilizing all of the duplexed probe and target sequence and unduplexed probe, separating specifically immobilized nucleic acid from free and non-specifically immobilized nucleic acid, releasing specifically immobilized nucleic acid, and detecting the presence of the sequence of interest by means of the label. The labeled sequence may be characterized by sizing, e.g. electrophoresis. The method provides for a sensitive and rapid means for accurate detection of sequences of interest in a wide variety of situations.

Abstract: A novel transcription factor, belong to the E2f gene family, is disclosed. This is called E2F-4. It interacts with DP-1 and can be regulated by p107.

Abstract: A synthetic nuclease resistant antisense oligodeoxynucleotide capable of selectively modulating expression of human tumor necrosis factor-alpha by targeting exon sequences flanking donor splice sites, thereby regulating expression of TNF-.alpha. in a patient in need of such therapy is provided. In an embodiment either AS-ODN having the sequence set forth in SEQ ID No:4 or SEQ ID No:6 or a combination thereof can be used. The AS-ODN is administered either as the active ingredient in a pharmaceutical composition or by utilizing gene therapy techniques as an expression vector.

Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of MDMX. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding MDMX. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of MDMX expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of MDMX are provided.

Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of G-alpha-i1. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding G-alpha-i1. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of G-alpha-i1 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of G-alpha-i1 are provided.

Abstract: Described are DNA-repair fusion proteins of multiple, complementary DNA repair proteins and having the activity of each protein, and related polynucleotides and vectors. The proteins, when expressed in cells, e.g., hematopoietic cells, increase the survival rate of the cells when contacted with chemotherapeutic agents. Also described are transgenic animal models wherein these proteins are expressed in essentially all cells of the animal. Such animal models are useful for instance in testing chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: A method and kit for detecting fungal cells in clinical material utilizing nucleic acid hybridization probes identified as SEQ. ID NO. 9-12.

Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of PI3 kinase p110 delta. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding PI3 kinase p110 delta. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of PI3 kinase p110 delta expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of PI3 kinase p110 delta are provided.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel nucleic acid molecule encoding a prostate/colon tumor suppressor gene product. The means and methods for detecting mutations and/or loss of prostate/colon tumor suppressor gene are provided. Also included within the scope of this invention are methods of suppressing the neoplastic phenotype of cancer cells having a defect in the prostate/colon tumor suppressor gene product. The invention also includes the means and methods for treating the cancer by administering the prostate/colon tumor suppressor gene.

Abstract: An oligonucleotide analog or an antisense molecule, which is minimally hydrolyzable with an enzyme in vivo, has a high sense strand binding ability, and is easily synthesized, is provided. It is an oligo- or polynucleotide analog containing one or more monomer units being nucleotide analogs of the general formula: ##STR1## where B may be identical or different, and is a pyrimidine or purine nucleic acid base, or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of liver glycogen phosphorylase. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding liver glycogen phosphorylase. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of liver glycogen phosphorylase expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of liver glycogen phosphorylase are provided.

Abstract: Dimerization and oligomerization of proteins are general biological control mechanisms that contribute to the activation of cell membrane receptors, transcription factors, vesicle fusion proteins, and other classes of intra- and extracellular proteins. We have developed a general procedure for the regulated (inducible) dimerization or oligomerization of intracellular proteins. In principle, any two target proteins can be induced to associate by treating the cells or organisms that harbor them with cell permeable, synthetic ligands. To illustrate the practice of this invention, we have induced: (1) the intracellular aggregation of the cytoplasmic tail of the .zeta.

Abstract: Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of G-alpha-i2. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding G-alpha-i2. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of G-alpha-i2 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of G-alpha-i2 are provided.

Abstract: A series of N-benzoyl-.alpha.-alkylated azatyrosines has been synthesized and disclosed. Their in-vitro activities were positive against several human cancer cell lines and significantly more effective than L-azatyrosine. These azatyrosine derivatives were claimed to be new and be useful as anticancer agents alone or in combination with other anticancer agents. These azatyrosine derivatives may be formulated into suitable pharmaceutical dosage forms for the treatment of cancer.