Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for treating lung cancer (such as non-small cell lung cancer, e.g., Stage IV non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer) in an individual. The methods comprise administering to the individual a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (such as an anti-PD-L1 antibody, e.g., atezolizumab), an antimetabolite (e.g., pemetrexed), and a platinum agent (e.g., cisplatin or carboplatin).

Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that the administration of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor antagonist (S1P) and at least one chemotherapeutic agent selected from the the group of antimicrotubule agents provides an unexpectedly superior treatment for cancer. Antimicrobial agents such as the taxane compounds are known in the art, for example, paclitaxel (available as TAXOL® from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, N.J.), docetaxel (available as TAXOTERE® from Sanofi-aventis, Bridgewater, N.J.) and the like and other compounds that act as antimicrotubule agents, such as Vincristine (ONCOVIN®, VINCASAR PFS®, VCR), Vinblastin (VELBAN®, VELSAR®) and Vinorelbine, and similar compounds. The present invention also provides methods of modulating the growth of selected cell populations, such as cancer cells, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one sphingosine-1-phosphate 1 (S1P1R) receptor antagonists, and at least one antimicrotubule agent.

Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that the administration of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor antagonist (S1P) and at least one chemotherapeutic agent selected from the the group of antimicrotubule agents provides an unexpectedly superior treatment for cancer. Antimicrobial agents such as the taxane compounds are known in the art, for example, paclitaxel (available as TAXOL® from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, N.J.), docetaxel (available as TAXOTERE® from Sanofi-aventis, Bridgewater, N.J.) and the like and other compounds that act as antimicrotubule agents, such as Vincristine (ONCOVIN®, VINCASAR PFS®, VCR), Vinblastin (VELBAN®, VELSAR®) and Vinorelbine, and similar compounds. The present invention also provides methods of modulating the growth of selected cell populations, such as cancer cells, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one sphingosine-1-phosphate 1 (S1P1R) receptor antagonists, and at least one antimicrotubule agent.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of modulating an Edg-3 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-3 receptor is contacted with a modulator of the Edg-3 receptor sufficient to modulate the Edg-3 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-3 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of the Edg-3 receptor is administered to the subject. In yet another aspect, compounds and composition useful for modulation of the Edg-3 receptor are presented.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of modulating an Edg-3 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-3 receptor is contacted with a modulator of the Edg-3 receptor sufficient to modulate the Edg-3 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-3 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of the Edg-3 receptor is administered to the subject. In yet another aspect, compounds and composition useful for modulation of the Edg-3 receptor are presented.

Abstract: The present invention provides chimeric Edg receptors, useful as components of an assay system. The present invention also provide methods of screening for compounds that bind a chimeric Edg receptor, for example, by contacting a chimeric Edg receptor with a compound and detecting a change in chimeric Edg receptor-mediated activity such as calcium mobilization.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-7 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-7 receptor is contacted with a modulator of the Edg-7 receptor which is capable of modulating an Edg-7 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-7 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of the Edg-7 receptor is administered to the subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of modulating an Edg-4 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-4 receptor is contacted with a modulator of an Edg-4 receptor sufficient to modulate the Edg-4 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-4 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of the Edg-4 receptor is administered to the subject.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-2 receptor is contacted with an modulator of the Edg-2 receptor, which modulates the Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of an modulator of the Edg-2 receptor is administered to the subject.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-2 receptor is contacted with an modulator of the Edg-2 receptor, which modulates the Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of an modulator of the Edg-2 receptor is administered to the subject.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-2 receptor is contacted with an modulator of the Edg-2 receptor, which modulates the Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of an modulator of the Edg-2 receptor is administered to the subject.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of inhibiting an Edg-3 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-3 receptor is contacted with an amount of an Edg-3 receptor inhibitor sufficient to inhibit the Edg-3 receptor mediated biological activity. Preferably, the inhibitor is not a phospholipid.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of inhibiting an Edg-3 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-3 receptor is contacted with an amount of an Edg-3 receptor inhibitor sufficient to inhibit the Edg-3 receptor mediated biological activity. Preferably, the inhibitor is not a phospholipid.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-7 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-7 receptor is contacted with a modulator of the Edg-7 receptor which is capable of modulating an Edg-7 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-7 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of the Edg-7 receptor is administered to the subject.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-2 receptor is contacted with an modulator of the Edg-2 receptor, which modulates the Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating Edg-2 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of an modulator of the Edg-2 receptor is administered to the subject.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-7 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-7 receptor is contacted with a modulator of the Edg-7 receptor which is capable of modulating an Edg-7 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-7 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of the Edg-7 receptor is administered to the subject.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of modulating an Edg-1 receptor mediated biological activity in a cell. A cell expressing the Edg-1 receptor is contacted with a modulator of the Edg-1 receptor sufficient to modulate the Edg-1 receptor mediated biological activity. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for modulating an Edg-1 receptor mediated biological activity in a subject. A therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of the Edg-1 receptor is administered to the subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides chimeric GPCRs that display novel downstream signaling properties.