Millennium Pharmaceuticals Limited

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

University of Texas System

Other

Susan Laurene Acton

Keith Earl Robison

Monty Krieger

Frank Hsieh

Natalie Alysia Dales

Timothy D Ocain

Bing Guan

Alexandra E Gould

Attilio Rigotti

James A Brown

Jose M Ordovas

Rosana Kapeller-Libermann

Michael A Patane

Michael E Solomon

Carlos J Gimeno

Helen H Hobbs

Alain Stricker-Krongrad

Katherine Tallman Landschulz

Vivek J Kadambi

Alan M Pearson

The present invention relates to the discovery of novel genes encoding an angiotensin converting enzyme, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE-2). The invention provides therapeutics, prognostic and diagnostics methods for treating blood pressure related disorders as well as various types of allergic conditions, among others. Also disclosed are screening assays for identifying compounds for treating and preventing these conditions.

Angiotensin converting enzyme homolog and uses therefor

The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated CSAPK nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel protein kinases. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing CSAPK nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a CSAPK gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated CSAPK proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-CSAPK antibodies. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Cardiovascular system associated protein kinase 3 (CSAPK-3) antibodies

Two distinct scavenger receptor type proteins having high affinity for modified lipoproteins and other ligands have been isolated, characterized and cloned. HaSR-BI, an AcLDL and LDL binding scavenger receptor, which is distinct from the type I and type II macrophage scavenger receptors, has been isolated and characterized and DNA encoding the receptor cloned from a variant of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells, designated Var-261. dSR-CI, a non-mammalian AcLDL binding scavenger receptor having high ligand affinity and broad specificity, was isolated from. The isolated receptors are useful in screening for drugs that inhibit uptake of cholesterol in endothelial or adipose cells or macrophages, respectively. They are also useful as probes for the isolation of other lipoprotein receptors and in research the roles of these receptors.

Class BI and CI scavenger receptors

ACE-2 inhibitors for the treatment of body weight and related disorders are disclosed. ACE-2 inhibitors include peptides and small molecules. Examples of small molecule ACE-2 inhibitors include compounds of formula (I):Z-&#x39b;&#x2003;&#x2003;(I)Wherein Z is a zinc coordinating moiety and &#x39b; is an amino-acid mimicking moiety, and pharmaceutically acceptabale salts thereof. Methods of using the inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions containing the inhibitors to treat a body weight disorder, to decrease appetite, to increase muscle mass, to decrease body fat, to treat diabetes and to treat a state associated with altered lipid metabolism, are also described.

ACE-2 modulating compounds and methods of use thereof

The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 59079 and 12599 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel protein kinase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 59079 or 12599 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 59079 or 12599 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 59079 and 12599 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-59079 and anti-12599 antibodies. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

59079 and 12599, protein kinase family members and uses therefor

Angiotensin converting enzyme homolog and therapeutic and diagnostic uses therefor

Cardiovascular system associated protein kinase 2 (CSAPK-2) antibodies

ACE-2 inhibiting compounds and methods of use thereof

The invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules, designated CSAPTP nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel protein tyrosine phosphatases. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing CSAPTP nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and methods for producing CSAPTP polypeptides.

CSAPTP protein molecules and uses therefor

Two distinct scavenger receptor type proteins having high affinity for modified lipoproteins and other ligands have been isolated, characterized and cloned. HaSR-BI, an AcLDL and LDL binding scavenger receptor, which is distinct from the type I and type II macrophage scavenger receptors, has been isolated and characterized and DNA encoding the receptor cloned from a variant of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells, designated Var-261. dSR-CI, a non-mammalian AcLDL binding scavenger receptor having high ligand affinity and broad specificity, was isolated from . The isolated receptors are useful in screening for drugs that inhibit uptake of cholesterol in endothelial or adipose cells or macrophages, respectively. They are also useful as probes for the isolation of other lipoprotein receptors and in research the roles of these receptors.

Two distinct scavenger receptor type proteins having high affinity for modified lipoproteins and other ligands have been isolated, characterized and cloned. HaSR-BI, an AcLDL and LDL binding scavenger receptor, which is distinct from the type I and type II macrophage scavenger receptors, has been isolated and characterized and DNA encoding the receptor cloned from a variant of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells, designated Var-261. dSR-CI, a non-mammalian AcLDL binding scavenger receptor having high ligand affinity and broad specificity, was isolated from The isolated receptors are useful in screening for drugs that inhibit uptake of cholesterol in endothelial or adipose cells or macrophages, respectively. They are also useful as probes for the isolation of other lipoprotein receptors and in research the roles of these receptors.

Novel CSAPL polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. In addition to isolated, full-length CSAPL proteins, the invention further provides isolated CSAPL fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-CSAPL antibodies. The invention also provides CSAPL nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced and non-human transgenic animals in which a CSAPL gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Phospholipase molecule and uses therefor

Novel CSAPTP polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. In addition to isolated, full-length CSAPTP proteins, the invention further provides isolated CSAPTP fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-CSAPTP antibodies. The invention also provides CSAPTP nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced and non-human transgenic animals in which a CSAPTP gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

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Lexington, MA, United States of America

Susan Laurene Acton