More than 500 different protein kinases have been identified in humans and represent 1.7% of the human genome. Protein kinases function by catalyzing the transfer of the 3-phosphoryl group of ATP to the hydroxyl group on a specific protein substrate. The central role of kinases in disease and their fundamental role in human biology have prompted the development of potent and selective inhibitors as therapeutic agents and as novel tools for dissecting kinase function in the context of signal transduction pathways. Because many human kinases are so closely related both genetically and structurally, many inhibitors lack specificity for a single target and act on more than one kinase, typically by out-competing ATP in the active site. Hence there is a need for comprehensive kinase panels and tools for selectivity assessment of drugs. The kinase screening and profiling market was estimated to be $106 MM in 2008 and the demand is steadily rising every year. The purpose of our application is to develop a luminescence-based, homogeneous, non- radioactive, sensitive, cell-free assay that can be rapidly adapted for high throughput (HTP) screening and profiling of small molecule antagonists of kinases. The utility of this assay against commercially available drugs/dug candidates and the selectivity of these molecules against a kinase panel will be demonstrated.

Public Health Relevance

Kinases constitute 1.7% of the genome and are implicated in various diseases, from cancer to diabetes. Assessment of selectivity of drugs against kinases is critical to evaluate their physiological safety. The purpose of our application is to develop a method to identify selective drugs by profiling them against a kinase panel.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase I (R43)
Project #
3R43GM087807-01A1S1
Application #
8005176
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-BCMB-H (11))
Program Officer
Fabian, Miles
Project Start
2010-01-29
Project End
2011-02-28
Budget Start
2010-01-29
Budget End
2011-02-28
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2010
Total Cost
$45,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Luceome Biotechnologies, LLC
Department
Type
DUNS #
013685265
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Country
United States
Zip Code
85719