University of Iowa Research Foundation

Dongyoul Lee

Michael K Schultz

Mengshi Li

Somya Kapoor

Nicholas Baumhover

Frances L Johnson

Molly Martin

F Christoper Pigge

F Christopher Pigge

The present invention provides in certain embodiments a carcinoma-targeting conjugate comprising Formula I wherein T is a SST2R targeting ligand, L is a linker, and X is a chelator, for the therapeutic treatment of cancer, and methods of use thereof.

Structural optimization method to improve the theranostic performance of peptide receptor-targeted radionuclide therapy for cancers

The present invention provides in certain embodiments a carcinoma-targeting conjugate comprising Formula I:T-L-X

The invention provides compositions, kits and methods to treat a hyperproliferative disorder with an agent that increases expression of MCR1 and an MCR1 ligand. The invention also provides a method of treating drug-resistant melanoma, comprising administering an MCR1 ligand to a patient in need thereof. The present invention also provides in certain embodiments a melanoma-targeting conjugate comprising Formula I:T-L-Xwherein T is a MCR1 ligand, L is a linker, and X an anti-cancer composition, for the therapeutic treatment of a hyperproliferative disorder. The present invention also provides methods, kits and uses of the conjugate of Formula I.

Compositions and methods of treating melanoma

The invention provides compositions, kits and methods to treat a hyperproliferative disorder with an agent that increases expression of MCR1 and an MCR1 ligand. The invention also provides a method of treating drug-resistant melanoma, comprising administering an MCR1 ligand to a patient in need thereof. The present invention also provides in certain embodiments a melanoma-targeting conjugate comprising Formula (I): T-L-X wherein T is a MCR1 ligand, L is a linker, and X an anti-cancer composition, for the therapeutic treatment of a hyperproliferative disorder. The present invention also provides methods, kits and uses of the conjugate of Formula (I).

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