Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating and/or diagnosing a B-cell malignancy are described.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for the qualitative and/or quantitative determination of an analyte in a test sample which includes base pairing at least one oligonucleotide to a capture template having an overhang; and, hybridizing with a detection probe.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include anti-CD74 immunoconjugates and optionally a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent. In preferred embodiments, the immunoconjugates comprise one or more anti-CD74 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, conjugated to a liposome or micelle. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the immunoconjugates and using the immunoconjugates in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In certain preferred embodiments, the therapeutic methods comprise administering to a subject with a CD74-expressing disease an anti-CD74 immunoconjugate and thereby inducing apoptosis of CD74-expressing cells. In more preferred embodiments, the CD74 immunoconjugate is capable of inducing cell death in the absence of any other therapeutic agent, although such agents may be optionally administered prior to, together with or subsequent to administration of the anti-CD74 immunoconjugate. The compositions may be part of a kit for administering the anti-CD74 immunoconjugates or compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of treating a mammal who has a BCR/ABL-mediated leukemia, including chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), particularly the blast crisis stage of CML, Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph?-ALL), and refractory leukemias. The invention also provides for compounds for the treatment of these leukemias and methods of identifying anti-leukemic agents.

Abstract: Methods—for treatment and prevention of lymphoid malignancies, including, but not limited to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), B-cell lymphoma, Acute Myeloid leukemia (AML), and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The methods include administration of a therapeutically effective amount of FTY720 (2-Amino-2-[2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl]propane 1,3-diol hydrochloride) or a derivative, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof to a subject.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B cells (B-CLL). One method comprises administering to a patient with B-CLL, one or more benzamide derivatives, the benzamide derivatives including MS-275 and related compounds. Another method comprises administering to a patient with B-CLL, one or more of the benzamide derivatives, and additionally administering to the patient one or more antibodies immunospecific for 1D10 antigen. Additional methods for inducing apoptosis of B-CLL cells and for increasing expression of 1D10 antigen in B-CLL cells using the benzamide derivatives are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and kits for treating lymphoproliferative diseases in a host including (co)administering to the host pentostatin, at least one alkylating agent and at least one methylated xanthine.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and kits for treating lymphoproliferative diseases in a host including (co)administering to the host pentostatin, at least one alkylating agent and at least one methylated xanthine.