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Modified kynureninase enzymes for cancer therapy
This invention describes modified kynureninase enzymes, particularly human enzymes, for degrading kynurenine. These enzymes can be used in compositions and methods for treating cancer by depleting kynurenine levels.
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Cancer immunotherapy has emerged as a promising approach to treating a wide range of malignancies. The goal of immunotherapy...
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Biotechnological platform for engineering enzymes to degrade L‑Cyst(e)ine for cancer therapy
The invention involves engineering a modified enzyme, cystathionine-gamma-lyase, to degrade L-cyst(e)ine, targeting cancer cells reliant on this amino acid. The enzyme exhibits improved stability and reduced immunogenicity, making it suitable for therapeutic applications in cancer treatment.
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Cancer cells often exhibit altered metabolic...
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Biotechnological approach for cancer treatment through kynurenine depletion using engineered enzymes
This invention describes engineered kynureninase enzymes that degrade kynurenine, a metabolite linked to cancer progression. These enzymes, optimized for human therapy, can be modified with polyethylene glycol to enhance stability and circulation, offering potential in cancer treatment when combined with other therapies like immunotherapy.
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Cancer...
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Enhanced cancer treatment through methionine depletion
The invention involves engineering a modified human cystathionine-γ-lyase enzyme to degrade methionine, an amino acid essential for cancer cell growth. This modified enzyme, with specific amino acid substitutions, offers enhanced catalytic activity, stability, and reduced immunogenicity, making it suitable for cancer treatment by depleting methionine...
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Engineered enzymes for enhanced kynurenine degradation in cancer therapy
The technology describes a modified human kynureninase enzyme with enhanced catalytic efficiency for degrading kynurenine, achieved through specific amino acid substitutions. This enzyme, used in therapeutic applications, reduces kynurenine levels to mitigate tumor-mediated immune suppression and promote anti-tumor immune responses.
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Cancer...
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Therapeutic applications of engineered L-Cyst(e)ine-degrading enzymes
The technology describes engineered primate cystathionine-γ-lyase enzymes with specific amino acid modifications that enhance their ability to degrade L-cyst(e)ine. These enzymes, intended for therapeutic use in cancer and cystinuria, improve stability and reduce immunogenicity.
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Cancer and cystinuria present significant therapeutic...
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Pharmacologically optimized human kynureninase variants for cancer treatment
The invention describes a modified kynureninase enzyme with enhanced catalytic efficiency and stability for therapeutic applications, particularly in cancer treatment. It depletes kynurenine, aiding cancer therapy alone or with other treatments, and can be PEGylated for increased in vivo half-life.
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Cancer cells often manipulate metabolic...
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Dual-target defense: bispecific antibodies revolutionize pertussis toxin neutralization
Bispecific antibodies target two epitopes on the pertussis toxin protein, enhancing toxin neutralization. Engineered using “knobs-into-holes” technology, they form stable heterodimers, offering similar efficacy to antibody mixtures but with streamlined manufacturing and regulatory benefits.
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Pertussis, or whooping cough,...
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Engineered enzymes for cystinuria treatment
The invention describes engineered primate cystathionine-gamma-lyase (CGL) enzymes with specific amino acid modifications to efficiently degrade L‑cystine and L-cysteine. These enzymes are designed to treat cystinuria by reducing cystine levels in the body, preventing cystine stone formation.
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Cystinuria is a genetic disorder caused by mutations...
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Engineered RNA polymerases and capping enzymes for the expression of 7‑methylguanylate capped RNA
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Dr. Andrew Ellington and his team have identified and engineered a novel group II intron reverse transcriptase, RT-12. Dr. Ellington is a Professor in Molecular Biosciences, the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Regents Chair in Molecular Biology, and holds the Wilson M. and Kathryn Fraser Research Professorship in Biochemistry at UT Austin. His...
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