Abstract: The invention relates to a Vibrio cholerae MakA (motility associated killing factor A) protein for use in therapy, in particular in the treatment or alleviation of cancer such as colorectal cancer. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a Vibrio cholerae MakA protein as an active ingredient, as well as to methods for treating or alleviating cancer, comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount a Vibrio cholerae MakA protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystal comprising the ligand binding pocket of a glycosyltransferase enzyme and optionally a donor molecule or analogue thereof and/or an acceptor molecule or analogue thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of such a crystal to identify ligands capable of modulating glycosyltransferase activity, and the use of such ligands in therapeutic applications.