Function-first approaches to improve target identification in cancerMichael S Kinch
Functional Genetics Inc, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
Future Oncol 5:617-23. 2009
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Development of a broad-spectrum antiviral with activity against Ebola virusM Javad Aman
United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases, Fort Detrick, MD 21702, USA
Antiviral Res 83:245-51. 2009
..These findings suggest FGI-106 may provide an opportunity for targeting viral diseases...
Identification of annexin A13 as a regulator of chemotherapy resistance using random homozygous gene perturbationHeinz Reiske
Functional Genetics, Inc, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878, USA
Anal Quant Cytol Histol 32:61-9. 2010
..To utilize a powerful new technology for target discovery, Random Homozygous Gene Perturbation (RHGP), and to identify novel targets that cause tumor cells to become chemoresistant...
Identification of novel host-oriented targets for Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 using Random Homozygous Gene PerturbationHanwen Mao
Functional Genetics, Inc, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
Virol J 6:154. 2009
..An emerging concept to combat drug resistance is the idea of targeting host mechanisms that are essential for the propagation of the virus, but have a minimal cellular effect...
Selective targeting and potent control of tumor growth using an EphA2/CD3-Bispecific single-chain antibody constructScott A Hammond
MedImmune, Inc, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878, USA
Cancer Res 67:3927-35. 2007
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Antiviral activity of a small-molecule inhibitor of filovirus infectionTravis K Warren
US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Antimicrob Agents Chemother 54:2152-9. 2010
..Taken together, these results identify a promising antiviral therapeutic candidate for the treatment of filovirus infections...
The use of Random Homozygous Gene Perturbation to identify novel host-oriented targets for influenzaBaoquan Sui
Functional Genetics, Inc, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
Virology 387:473-81. 2009
..These studies provide further support for a new paradigm to combat viral disease and demonstrate the power of RHGP to identify novel targets and mechanisms...
Direct targeting of alphavbeta3 integrin on tumor cells with a monoclonal antibody, AbegrinKathy Mulgrew
MedImmune, Inc, One MedImmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
Mol Cancer Ther 5:3122-9. 2006
..In combination with the well-established concept that alphavbeta3 plays a key role in cancer-associated angiogenesis and osteolytic activities, this triad of activity could provide new opportunities for therapeutic targeting of cancer...