US2016368975A1PendingUtilityA1

Methods and compositions for the treatment of beta-thalassemia

Assignee: INST NAT DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECH MEDICALE (INSERM)Priority: Nov 20, 2013Filed: May 23, 2016Published: Dec 22, 2016
Est. expiryNov 20, 2033(~7.3 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
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Abstract

Methods and compositions for the treatment of β-thalassemia are provided. Methods and compositions restore or increase erythrocyte maturation in individuals afflicted with β-TM by preventing proteolysis of GATA-1 protein. Screening methods for identifying agents which bind heat shock protein 70 (HSP-70) and inhibit HSP-70 α-globin binding, but which allow GATA-1 protein-HSP-1 binding in a manner that prevents GATA-1 proteolysis.

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1 . A method of restoring or increasing erythrocyte maturation in a subject suffering from β-thalassemia major (β-TM) by preventing proteolytic inactivation of GATA-1. 
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said preventing is achieved by administering to said subject a compound that inhibits binding of α globin to Hsp70. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein said compound that inhibits binding of α globin to Hsp70 is a small molecule that binds to the α chain binding pocket of Hsp70. 
     
     
         4 - 5 . (canceled)

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