Carmel—haifa University Economic Corp Ltd.

Sarit Larisch

Dalit Barkan

Provided are ARTS mimetic compounds that act as novel antagonists for XIAP and Bcl-2. Further, the novel ARTS mimetic compounds of the presently claimed subject matter induce apoptosis and/or differentiation in premalignant and malignant cells and thereby restore their normal-like phenotype. Further provided are compositions, methods and uses of said ARTS mimetic compounds in the treatment of cancer and premalignant conditions.

Apoptosis related protein in the tgf-beta signaling pathway (ARTS) mimetic compounds, compositions, methods and uses thereof in induction of differentiation and/or apoptosis of premalignant and malignant cells, thereby restoring their normal-like phenotype

The present invention provides an antagonist of a Bcl-2 prosurvival protein containing a BH3-like domain. The antagonist of the invention comprises ARTS and any fragment or peptide that comprises a BH3-like domain. The invention further provides compositions, combined compositions and kits as well as methods for treating Bcl-2 over-expressing disorders.

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Zichron Yaakov, Israel

Sarit Larisch