Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds that are Ras inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds in treating various diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds that are Ras inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds in treating various diseases. In another aspect, provided is an antibody-drug-conjugate comprising an antibody conjugated with a compound described herein. In still another aspect, provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound or antibody-drug-conjugate described herein. In a further aspect, provided is method of treating a cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or antibody-drug-conjugate described herein to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds that are Ras inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds in treating various diseases. In another aspect, provided is an antibody-drug-conjugate comprising an antibody conjugated with a compound described herein. In still another aspect, provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound or antibody-drug-conjugate described herein. In a further aspect, provided is method of treating a cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or antibody-drug-conjugate described herein to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of inhibiting Rac or Rho in a cell or tissue or for treating a disease mediated at least in part by Rac or Rho, using a compound of the formula:

Abstract: A method of inhibiting a binding event between a target protein and a binding protein, comprising administering to a cell in vitro an effective amount of a non-naturally occurring bifunctional inhibitor molecule including (a) protein binding moiety, and (b) an effector region, wherein the protein binding moiety binds to a blocking protein, and wherein the effector region binds to the target protein in order to bind the target protein and the blocking protein and prevent access of the binding protein to the target protein. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting a binding event between a target protein and a binding protein, comprising administering to a cell in vitro an effective amount of a non-naturally occurring bifunctional inhibitor molecule including (a) protein binding moiety, and (b) an effector region, wherein the protein binding moiety binds to a blocking protein, and wherein the effector region binds to the target protein in order to bind the target protein and the blocking protein and prevent access of the binding protein to the target protein. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting a binding event between a target protein and a binding protein, comprising administering to a cell in vitro an effective amount of a non-naturally occurring bifunctional inhibitor molecule including (a) protein binding moiety, and (b) an effector region, wherein the protein binding moiety binds to a blocking protein, and wherein the effector region binds to the target protein in order to bind the target protein and the blocking protein and prevent access of the binding protein to the target protein. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Bifunctional molecules and methods for their use are provided. The subject bifunctional molecules are conjugates of a drug moiety and a pharmacokinetic modulating moiety, where these two moieties are optionally joined by a linking group. The bifunctional molecules are further characterized in that they exhibit at least one modulated pharmacokinetic property upon administration to a host as compared to a free drug control. The subject bifunctional molecules find use in a variety of therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Oncokinase fusion polypeptides associated with hyperproliferative disorders and the polynucleotides encoding for such fusion polypeptides are provided. The fusion polypeptides have a C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain fused to an N-terminal domain that is not normally fused to the C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain and they possess constitutively activated tyrosine kinase activity. Also provided are methods for detecting and identifying the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods of diagnosing disease conditions associated with the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides. In addition, screening assays for identifying agents useful for treating disease conditions associated with such fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides are provided. Furthermore, methods of treating disease conditions associated with the presence of the fusion polypeptides are provided.

Abstract: Oncokinase fusion polypeptides associated with hyperproliferative disorders and the polynucleotides encoding for such fusion polypeptides are provided. The fusion polypeptides have a C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain fused to an N-terminal domain that is not normally fused to the C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain and they possess constitutively activated tyrosine kinase activity. Also provided are methods for detecting and identifying the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods of diagnosing disease conditions associated with the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides. In addition, screening assays for identifying agents useful for treating disease conditions associated with such fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides are provided. Furthermore, methods of treating disease conditions associated with the presence of the fusion polypeptides are provided.

Abstract: Oncokinase fusion polypeptides associated with hyperproliferative disorders and the polynucleotides encoding for such fusion polypeptides are provided. The fusion polypeptides have a C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain fused to an N-terminal domain that is not normally fused to the C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain and they possess constitutively activated tyrosine kinase activity. Also provided are methods for detecting and identifying the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods of diagnosing disease conditions associated with the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides. In addition, screening assays for identifying agents useful for treating disease conditions associated with such fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides are provided. Furthermore, methods of treating disease conditions associated with the presence of the fusion polypeptides are provided.

Abstract: Oncokinase fusion polypeptides associated with hyperproliferative disorders and the polynucleotides encoding for such fusion polypeptides are provided. The fusion polypeptides have a C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain fused to an N-terminal domain that is not normally fused to the C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain and they possess constitutively activated tyrosine kinase activity. Also provided are methods for detecting and identifying the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods of diagnosing disease conditions associated with the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides. In addition, screening assays for identifying agents useful for treating disease conditions associated with such fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides are provided. Furthermore, methods of treating disease conditions associated with the presence of the fusion polypeptides are provided.

Abstract: Targeted bifunctional molecules and methods for their use are provided. The subject targeted bifunctional molecules are conjugates of a drug moiety and a targeting moiety, where these two moieties are optionally joined by a linking group. The bifunctional molecules are further characterized in that they exhibit a modulated biodistribution upon administration to a host as compared to a free drug control. The subject targeted bifunctional molecules find use in a variety of therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Bifunctional molecules and methods for their use in the production of binary complexes in a host are provided. The bifunctional molecule is a conjugate of a drug moiety and a presenter protein ligand. In the subject methods, an effective amount of the bifunctional molecule is administered to the host. The bifunctional molecule binds to the presenter protein to produce a binary complex that exhibits at least one of improved affinity, specificity or selectivity as compared to the corresponding free drug. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Oncokinase fusion polypeptides associated with hyperproliferative disorders and the polynucleotides encoding for such fusion polypeptides are provided. The fusion polypeptides have a C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain fused to an N-terminal domain that is not normally fused to the C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain and they possess constitutively activated tyrosine kinase activity. Also provided are methods for detecting and identifying the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods of diagnosing disease conditions associated with the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides. In addition, screening assays for identifying agents useful for treating disease conditions associated with such fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides are provided. Furthermore, methods of treating disease conditions associated with the presence of the fusion polypeptides are provided.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the specification, are receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors useful in the treatment of proliferative disorders, such as cancer.

Abstract: Bifunctional inhibitor molecules and methods for their use in the inhibition of protein—protein interactions are provided. The subject bifunctional inhibitor molecules are conjugates of a target protein ligand and a blocking protein ligand, where these two moieties are optionally joined by a linking group. In the subject methods, an effective amount of the bifunctional inhibitor molecule is administered to a host in which the inhibition of a protein—protein interaction is desired. The bifunctional inhibitor molecule simultaneously binds to its corresponding target and blocking proteins to produce a tripartite complex that inhibits the target protein—protein interaction. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of applications, including therapeutic applications.

Abstract: Oncokinase fusion polypeptides associated with hyperproliferative disorders and the polynucleotides encoding for such fusion polypeptides are provided. The fusion polypeptides have a C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain fused to an N-terminal domain that is not normally fused to the C-terminal tyrosine kinase domain and they possess constitutively activated tyrosine kinase activity. Also provided are methods for detecting and identifying the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods of diagnosing disease conditions associated with the fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides. In addition, screening assays for identifying agents useful for treating disease conditions associated with such fusion polypeptides and polynucleotides are provided. Furthermore, methods of treating disease conditions associated with the presence of the fusion polypeptides are provided.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the specification, are receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors useful in the treatment of proliferative disorders, such as cancer.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the specification, are receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors useful in the treatment of proliferative disorders, such as cancer.