The Integrin Activation Interface
Can be used with high specificity to modulate the talin-integrin beta-sub3 interaction without the side effects that may occur with presently available therapeutic agents and methods. Offers a new screening method to detect agents that block integrin beta-sub3 activation, as well as a method for screening alterations in talin function. Available as DNA constructs and vectors.
Researchers at UC San Diego have elucidated a novel molecular interface between two proteins, talin and the membrane proximal portion of the beta-sub3 integrin domain. Specifically, the research team has identified and validated a specific structural target that was previously unknown and could aid in the design of therapeutics to block integrin activation. This discovery may enable the engineering of cells with defects in the activation of multiple classes of integrins and offers a new target for therapeutic intervention to treat diseases and conditions such as inflammation, autoimmune diseases, heart disease (including myocardial infarction), and cancer.
Patent Number: US8530621B2
Application Number: US2009523037A
Inventor: Ginsberg, Mark | Partridge, Anthony William | Campbell, Iain | Wegener, Kate Louise
Priority Date: 12 Jan 2007
Priority Number: US8530621B2
Application Date: 26 Apr 2010
Publication Date: 10 Sep 2013
IPC Current: A61K003804
US Class: 530324
Assignee Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
Title: Combined preparation of a thiazide diuretic and a loop diuretic
Usefulness: Combined preparation of a thiazide diuretic and a loop diuretic
Summary: The isolated complex is useful for blocking integrin β 3 activation for treating a condition or disease e.g. myocardial infarction, tumor metastasis, and rheumatoid arthritis; and for screening to detect an agent that blocks integrin β 3 activation (all claimed). It is also useful for screening for alteration in talin function.
Novelty: New isolated complex comprising a structural interface between talin and integrin beta-3, useful for blocking integrin beta-3 activation for treating a condition e.g. myocardial infarction, tumor metastasis, and rheumatoid arthritis
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Intellectual Property Info This invention is available for licensing. See international patent application, published 24-July-2008 (2008/051016). Related Materials Tech ID/UC Case 19150/2007-053-0 Related Cases 2007-053-0
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