Method of modulating or examining Ku70 levels in cells
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Apr 17, 2003
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Sep 19, 2002
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Sep 24, 2001
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A method of predicting whether cells would respond to therapies which are mediated through Bax-regulated apoptosis is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the step of: (a) examining the intensity of the expression of the Bax protein or mRNA in a cell relative to a control, and (b) based on that intensity level, predicting whether cells will respond to therapies which are mediated through Bax-regulated apoptosis, wherein a high Bax level indicates that one may lower Ku70 levels and increase sensitivity to apoptosis. In another embodiment, the invention is a method of sensitizing cells to cancer therapy, comprising the step of reducing the cell's native Ku70 protein level. In another embodiment the invention is method of treating cell death-related diseases comprising the step of increasing cellular Ku70 protein level.
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