Abstract: The present disclosure provides combination therapy comprising a BET inhibitor and a protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) activator, a B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) inhibitor, a B-cell lymphoma-extra large (Bcl-xl) inhibitor, a casein kinase 2 (CK2) inhibitor, and/or a mediator complex subunit 1 (MED1) for cancer. The combination therapy is expected to be synergistic in treating the cancer, compared to the monotherapy. Methods for identifying a subject having a cancer that is resistant to or at risk of developing resistance to bromodomain and extra terminal (BET) inhibitor therapy are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for treating, preventing and predicting a subject's risk of developing breast cancer are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides combination therapy comprising a BET inhibitor and a protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) activator, a B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) inhibitor, a B-cell lymphoma-extra large (Bcl-xl) inhibitor, a casein kinase 2 (CK2) inhibitor, and/or a mediator complex subunit 1 (MED1) for cancer. The combination therapy is expected to be synergistic in treating the cancer, compared to the monotherapy. Methods for identifying a subject having a cancer that is resistant to or at risk of developing resistance to bromodomain and extra terminal (BET) inhibitor therapy are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for treating, preventing and predicting a subject's risk of developing breast cancer are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of analyzing the methylation status of all or part of an entire genome. Moreover, the invention features methods of and reagents for characterizing biological cells containing DNA that is susceptible to methylation. Such methods include methods of diagnosing cancer, e.g., breast cancer.

Abstract: Methods for treating, preventing and predicting a subject's risk of developing breast cancer are provided. In one aspect, a method of predicting a subject's risk of developing breast cancer is provided, wherein the method includes: (a) determining the frequency in a breast tissue sample of CD44+, CD24? breast epithelial cells, and (b) predicting that the subject has a relatively elevated risk of developing breast cancer if the frequency of CD44+, CD24? breast epithelial cells is decreased compared to a first control frequency of CD44+, CD24? breast epithelial cells; or (c) predicting that the subject has a relatively reduced risk of developing breast cancer if the frequency of CD44+ breast epithelial cells is increased compared to a second control frequency of CD44+, CD24? breast epithelial cells.

Abstract: This invention encompasses antibodies specific for IBC-1 (Invasive Breast Cancer-1), methods for diagnosis and prognosis of metastatic breast cancer and degenerative neural conditions, methods of identifying and manufacturing therapeutic compounds, and methods of treating patients with invasive and metastatic breast cancer or degenerative neural conditions.

Abstract: The invention encompasses isolated DNAs encoding HIN-1 polypeptides, vectors containing such DNAs, cells containing the vectors, and isolated HIN-1 polypeptides. The invention also features methods of making and using HIN-1 polypeptides.

Abstract: The invention encompasses isolated DNAs encoding HIN-1 polypeptides, vectors containing such DNAs, cells containing the vectors, and isolated HIN-1 polypeptides. The invention also features methods of making and using HIN-1 polypeptides.

Abstract: The invention features methods of diagnosing high grade ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) These methods involve measuring: (1) the level of HID-5 in a body fluid (e.g., blood or urine) of a subject suspected of having, or at risk of having, high grade DCIS; or (2) the level of HID-5 gene expression in breast tissue from a subject suspected of having, or at risk of having, high grade DCIS. The invention also embodies a method of inhibiting expression of HID-5 protein in DCIS cells and methods of treating a subject suspected of having, or at risk of having, high grade DCIS.

Abstract: This invention encompasses antibodies specific for IBC-1 (Invasive Breast Cancer-1), methods for diagnosis and prognosis of metastatic breast cancer and degenerative neural conditions, methods of identifying and manufacturing therapeutic compounds, and methods of treating patients with invasive and metastatic breast cancer or degenerative neural conditions.

Abstract: The invention encompasses isolated DNAs encoding HIN-1 polypeptides, vectors containing such DNAs, cells containing the vectors, and isolated HIN-1 polypeptides. The invention also features methods of making and using HIN-1 polypeptides.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of analyzing the methylation status of all or part of an entire genome. Moreover, the invention features methods of and reagents for characterizing biological cells containing DNA that is susceptible to methylation. Such methods include methods of diagnosing cancer, e.g., breast cancer.

Abstract: This invention encompasses antibodies specific for IBC-1 (Invasive Breast Cancer-1), methods for diagnosis and prognosis of metastatic breast cancer and degenerative neural conditions, methods of identifying and manufacturing therapeutic compounds, and methods of treating patients with invasive and metastatic breast cancer or degenerative neural conditions.

Abstract: Mitochondrial mutations occur as a product of contact of a person with an environmental pollutant. Mitochondrial mutations are readily detectable in body fluids. Measurement of mitochondrial mutations in body fluids can be used as a dosimeter to monitor exposure to the environmental pollutant. Mitochondrial mutations can also be detected in cancer patients. Probes and primers containing mutant mitochondrial sequences can be used to monitor patient condition.

Abstract: The invention features methods of diagnosing high grade ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) These methods involve measuring: (1) the level of HID-5 in a body fluid (e.g., blood or urine) of a subject suspected of having, or at risk of having, high grade DCIS; or (2) the level of HID-5 gene expression in breast tissue from a subject suspected of having, or at risk of having, high grade DCIS. The invention also embodies a method of inhibiting expression of HID-5 protein in DCIS cells and methods of treating a subject suspected of having, or at risk of having, high grade DCIS.

Abstract: The invention features methods of diagnosing high grade ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) These methods involve measuring: (1) the level of HID-5 in a body fluid (e.g., blood or urine) of a subject suspected of having, or at risk of having, high grade DCIS; or (2) the level of HID-5 gene expression in breast tissue from a subject suspected of having, or at risk of having, high grade DCIS. The invention also embodies a method of inhibiting expression of HID-5 protein in DCIS cells and methods of treating a subject suspected of having, or at risk of having, high grade DCIS.

Abstract: The invention features nucleic acids encoding proteins that are expressed at a higher or a lower level in breast cancer cells than in normal breast cells or in a cell of one grade or stage of breast cancer than in a cell of another grade or stage of breast cancer. The invention also includes proteins encoded by the nucleic acids, vectors containing the nucleic acids, and cells containing the vectors. In another aspect, the invention features methods of diagnosing and treating breast cancers of various grades and stages.

Abstract: The invention encompasses isolated DNAs encoding HIN-1 polypeptides, vectors containing such DNAs, cells containing the vectors, and isolated HIN-1 polypeptides. The invention also features methods of making and using HIN-1 polypeptides.

Abstract: The invention features reporter constructs and reporter vectors useful for the identification and isolation of estrogen-responsive cells. The invention also embraces methods of inhibiting the proliferation or survival of estrogen-responsive breast cancer cells.