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T M Beardsley1, C A Rosen, D C Stump

  • 1Human Genome Sciences Inc, 9410 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Timothy_Beardsley@hgsi.com

Current Opinion in Drug Discovery & Development
|May 31, 2001
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Researchers have sequenced thousands of human genes involved in cell signaling, producing functional proteins. One protein has shown promising clinical activity in early trials, advancing therapeutic development.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genomics
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Availability of messenger RNA (mRNA) sequences for most human genes.
  • Human Genome Sciences database contains mRNA sequences capable of producing functional proteins.
  • Cell signaling pathways are crucial for cellular function and disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To sequence approximately 8000 human gene clones involved in cell signaling.
  • To produce corresponding functional proteins from these clones.
  • To screen these proteins for biological activity and therapeutic potential.

Main Methods:

  • Sequencing of approximately 8000 human gene clones.
  • Production of small quantities of corresponding proteins.
  • Screening of proteins for biological activity.

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  • Clinical trials for promising candidates.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful sequencing and protein production for a significant number of cell signaling genes.
    • Four candidate proteins have advanced to clinical trials.
    • One protein has demonstrated measurable clinical activity.

    Conclusions:

    • The study successfully generated a library of cell signaling proteins.
    • The identified protein shows therapeutic promise, warranting further investigation.
    • This work contributes to the development of novel therapeutics targeting cell signaling pathways.