A New Generic Method for the Production of Protein-Based Inhibitors of Proteins Involved in Cancer Metastasis.
Abstract
Our objectives are to learn how to efficiently build proteins which will act as inhibitors to proteins involved in cancer metastasis. It is our expectation that such proteins can be constructed so as to be very specific for the desired target. While such inhibitors might be useful themselves as therapeutic molecules, they will certainly be useful as probes to define the issues associated with inactivating the target proteins; both the primary effects and side-effects. The approach to be used in this project is to combine molecular genetics and protein biophysics to redirect to the target of interest the activity of a pre-existing protein which will serve as a framework onto which to mount the desired modifications. Molecular genetics will be used to extend the reach of traditional protein engineering.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA322429
Entities
People
- Marshall H. Edgell
Organizations
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill