William H. Andrews - Reno NV, US Laura A. Briggs - Reno NV, US Christopher A. Foster - Carmichael CA, US Mieczyslaw A. Piatyszek - Morgan Hill CA, US Lancer K. Brown - Sparks NV, US
International Classification:
C12Q 1/68
US Classification:
435 6
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for assaying an agent for TERT promoter modulatory activity are provided. In the subject methods, an agent is contacted with a cell comprising a mutant telomerase structural RNA component (TR) that results in a detectable phenotype in the presence of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). Also provided are compositions, systems and kits thereof, as well as devices, that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in assaying agents for TERT promoter modulatory activity, such as in a high throughput format.
Methods And Compositions For Modulating Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase (Tert) Expression
William H. Andrews - Reno NV, US Laura Briggs - Reno NV, US Christopher Foster - Reno NV, US Hamid Mohammadpour - Reno NV, US Stephanie Fraser - Sparks NV, US David Monda - Sparks NV, US Lancer Brown - Sparks NV, US Frederick M. Hahn - San Rafael CA, US Ronald Pruzan - Palo Alto CA, US David Schooley - Reno NV, US Jason March - Reno NV, US
International Classification:
C12Q 1/48 C12N 5/06
US Classification:
435 15, 435375
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are provided for modulating, e.g., increasing or decreasing, the expression of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). In the subject methods, the binding interaction of the TERT Site C repressor site with a Site C repressor protein complex made up of one or more proteins is modulated to achieve the desired change in TERT expression. A feature of the subject invention is that the target Site C repressor protein complex includes an LSF protein. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including the immortalization of cells, the production of reagents for use in life science research, therapeutic applications; therapeutic agent screening applications; and the like.
Methods And Compositions For Modulating Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase (Tert) Expression
William H. Andrews - Reno NV, US Laura Briggs - Reno NV, US Christopher A. Foster - Carmichael CA, US Hamid Mohammadpour - Reno NV, US Stephanie Fraser - Sparks NV, US Lancer Brown - Sparks NV, US Frederick M. Hahn - San Rafael CA, US
International Classification:
G01N 33/53 C07K 1/00 C12N 5/06 C12N 9/00
US Classification:
435 72, 530402, 435375, 435183, 435 78
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are provided for modulating, e.g., increasing or decreasing, the expression of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). In the subject methods, the binding interaction of the TERT Site C repressor site with a Site C repressor protein complex made up of one or more proteins is modulated to achieve the desired change in TERT expression. A feature of the subject invention is that the target Site C repressor protein complex includes a MRG15 protein. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including the immortalization of cells, the production of reagents for use in life science research, therapeutic applications; therapeutic agent screening applications; and the like.
Compounds That Increase Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase (Tert) Expression And Methods For Using The Same
William H. Andrews - Reno NV, US Laura A. Briggs - Reno NV, US Christopher A. Foster - Carmichael CA, US Lancer K. Brown - Sparks NV, US Mieczyslaw A. Piatyszek - Morgan Hill CA, US Federico C.A. Gaeta - Mountain View CA, US Munirathnam Chaguturu - Lawrence KS, US Jian Zhang - Fremont CA, US Tom Kerley - Gardnerville NV, US
International Classification:
A61K 31/422 C12N 5/02 C12Q 1/02
US Classification:
514378, 435375, 435 29
Abstract:
Compounds, and methods of using the same, are provided which increase the expression of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) in a cell. These compounds and methods find use in a variety of applications in which increased expression of telomerase is desired, including immortalization of cell lines and treating conditions in a subject characterized by cellular senescence.
Assays For Tert Promoter Modulatory Agents Using A Telomerase Structural Rna Component
William H. Andrews - Reno NV, US Laura Briggs - Reno NV, US Lancer K. Brown - Sparks NV, US Christopher A. Foster - Reno NV, US Mieczyslaw A. Piatyszek - Morgan Hill CA, US
Assignee:
Sierra Sciences, Inc. - Reno NV
International Classification:
C12Q 1/68
US Classification:
435 6, 435455
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for assaying an agent for TERT promoter modulatory activity are provided. In the subject methods, an agent is contacted with a cell comprising a mutant telomerase structural RNA component (TR) that results in a detectable phenotype in the presence of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). Also provided are compositions, systems and kits thereof, as well as devices, that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in assaying agents for TERT promoter modulatory activity, such as in a high throughput format.
Enhancing Health In Mammals Using Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase Gene Therapy
- Reno NV, US Lancer K. Brown - Sparks NV, US Hamid Mohammadpour - Reno NV, US Laura A. Briggs - Reno NV, US
International Classification:
A61K 38/45 C12N 9/12 C12N 7/00 A61K 48/00
Abstract:
Methods of treating an age-related disorder in a subject are provided. Aspects of the methods include administering to the subject a nucleic acid vector including a coding sequence for telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) and/or telomerase RNA (TR). Gene therapy methods are also provided. Aspects of the invention further include compositions, e.g., nuclcic acid vectors and kits, etc., that find use in methods of the invention.
Enhancing Health In Mammals Using Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase Gene Therapy
- Reno NV, US Lancer K. Brown - Sparks NV, US Hamid Mohammadpour - Reno NV, US Laura A. Briggs - Reno NV, US
International Classification:
A61K 38/45 C12N 9/12 C12N 7/00 A61K 48/00
Abstract:
Methods of treating an age-related disorder in a subject are provided. Aspects of the methods include administering to the subject a nucleic acid vector including a coding sequence for telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) and/or telomerase RNA (TR). Gene therapy methods are also provided. Aspects of the invention further include compositions, e.g., nucleic acid vectors and kits, etc., that find use in methods of the invention.
Enhancing Health In Mammals Using Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase Gene Therapy
- Reno NV, US Lancer K. Brown - Sparks NV, US Hamid Mohammadpour - Reno NV, US Laura A. Briggs - Reno NV, US
International Classification:
A61K 38/45 A61K 48/00 C12N 9/12 C12N 7/00
Abstract:
Methods of treating an age-related disorder in a subject are provided. Aspects of the methods include administering to the subject a nucleic acid vector including a coding sequence for telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) and/or telomerase RNA (TR). Gene therapy methods are also provided. Aspects of the invention further include compositions, e.g., nucleic acid vectors and kits, etc., that find use in methods of the invention.