Nanoproteagen
President, Director and Chief Executive Officer
Linus Oncology
Founder and Director
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Senior Scientist
Genus Oncology Llc
Scientific Founder and Chief Scientific Officer
Ilex Oncology,Inc. Nov 2000 - Jun 2005
Vp, Head of Research
Education:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences 1979 - 1986
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry, Philosophy
The present invention provides for chimeric proteins comprising a MUC1 extracellular (MUC1-EC) polypeptide and a carrier polypeptide that function as traps for MUC1 ligands.
Muc-1 Cytoplasmic Domain Peptides As Inhibitors Of Cancer
Donald W. Kufe - Wellesley MA, US Surender Kharbanda - Natick MA, US
Assignee:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. - Boston MA Genus Oncology, LLC - Vernon Hills IL
International Classification:
A61P 35/00
US Classification:
514 193, 514 65
Abstract:
The invention provides for peptides from the Mucin 1 (MUC1) cytoplasmic domain and methods of use therefor. These peptides can inhibit MUC1 oligomerization, thereby preventing tumor cell growth, inducing tumor cell apoptosis and necrosis of tumor tissue in vivo.
Inhibition Of Inflammation Using Antagonists Of Muc1
Donald W. Kufe - Wellesley MA, US Surender Kharbanda - Natick MA, US
Assignee:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. - Boston MA Genus Oncology, LLC. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
A61K 38/00 A61P 29/00
US Classification:
514 122
Abstract:
The invention provides for peptides from the MUC1 cytoplasmic domain and methods of use therefor. These peptides can inhibit MUC1 oligomerization, inhibit the interaction of MUC1 with NF-κB or a STAT, and block inflammatory response mediated by NF-κB or STAT signaling.
Tumor Chemopotentiation Using Isocoumarin Derivatives
A method for enhancing the efficacy of chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer in animals, particularly humans, is provided wherein isocoumarin derivatives that exhibit unique chemopotentiation properties are employed in a combination treatment with chemotherapy.
Muc1 Interference Rna Compositions And Methods Derived Therefrom
Donald Kufe - Wellesley MA, US Surender Kharbanda - Natick MA, US Steven Weitman - San Antonio TX, US
International Classification:
C12Q001/68 C07H021/02 A61K048/00
US Classification:
424/093210, 514/044000, 435/006000, 536/023100
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells and for the treatment of tumors with antagonists of the binding of ligands to the extracellular domain of MUC1, such binding being related to an oncogenic function of MUC1, and by compositions that downregulate the expression of MUC1.
Muc1 Antagonist Enhancement Of Death Receptor Ligand-Induced Apoptosis
Donald Kufe - Wellesley MA, US Surender Kharbanda - Natick MA, US
International Classification:
A61K 39/00 A61P 43/00 C12N 5/06 C12N 5/08
US Classification:
424277100, 435375000
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of enhancing death receptor-induced apoptosis in MUC1 expressing cells comprising contacting the MUC1 expressing cells with an effective amount of a MUC1 antagonist.
Michael P. Belmares - San Jose CA, US Peter S. Lu - Mountain View CA, US Jonathan David Garman - San Jose CA, US Albert A. Jecminek - San Antonio TX, US Surender Kharbanda - Natick MA, US Naoki Agata - Brookline MA, US Donald W. Kufe - Wellesley MA, US
International Classification:
A61K 38/08 A61K 38/06
US Classification:
514 17, 514 18
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting the binding of the carboxy-terminus of MUC1 to PDZ domain(s) and to enhance the sensitivity of MUC1 expressing cancer cells to chemotherapeutic agents.
Small Molecule Inhibitors Of Muc1 And Methods Of Identifying The Same
The invention provides methods for the identification of small molecules that inhibit MUC1 oligomerization, and the functions flowing therefrom. In addition, small molecules that prevent MUC1 oligomerization are disclosed. Identified molecules will find use in treating a variety of MUC1-related inflammatory conditions, including MUC1-related cancers.