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Levi Blazer

Toronto Recombinant Antibody Centre
Verified email at utoronto.ca
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[HTML][HTML] Small molecule protein–protein interaction inhibitors as CNS therapeutic agents: current progress and future hurdles

LL Blazer, RR Neubig - Neuropsychopharmacology, 2009 - nature.com
Protein–protein interactions are a crucial element in cellular function. The wealth of information
currently available on intracellular-signaling pathways has led many to appreciate the …

Regulators of G protein signaling proteins as targets for drug discovery

B Sjögren, LL Blazer, RR Neubig - Progress in molecular biology and …, 2010 - Elsevier
Signaling via G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is central for the function of biological
systems. Many clinically used drugs target GPCRs directly or target molecules involved in …

[PDF][PDF] Single-cell spatial transcriptomics reveals a dynamic control of metabolic zonation and liver regeneration by endothelial cell Wnt2 and Wnt9b

…, S Singh, C Cao, J McGaughey, A Bell, LL Blazer… - Cell Reports …, 2022 - cell.com
The conclusive identity of Wnts regulating liver zonation (LZ) and regeneration (LR) remains
unclear despite an undisputed role of β-catenin. Using single-cell analysis, we identified a …

Reversible, allosteric small-molecule inhibitors of regulator of G protein signaling proteins

LL Blazer, DL Roman, A Chung, MJ Larsen… - Molecular …, 2010 - ASPET
Regulators of G protein signaling (RGS) proteins are potent negative modulators of G
protein signaling and have been proposed as potential targets for small-molecule inhibitor …

A Norrin/Wnt surrogate antibody stimulates endothelial cell barrier function and rescues retinopathy

…, A Yang, PE Thibeault, LL Blazer… - EMBO Molecular …, 2021 - embopress.org
The FZD4:LRP5:TSPAN12 receptor complex is activated by the secreted protein Norrin in
retinal endothelial cells and leads to βcatenin‐dependent formation of the blood–retina–…

A nanomolar-potency small molecule inhibitor of regulator of G-protein signaling proteins

LL Blazer, H Zhang, EM Casey, SM Husbands… - Biochemistry, 2011 - ACS Publications
Regulators of G-protein signaling (RGS) proteins are potent negative modulators of signal
transduction through G-protein-coupled receptors. They function by binding to activated (GTP-…

Blockade of TGF-β signaling with novel synthetic antibodies limits immune exclusion and improves chemotherapy response in metastatic ovarian cancer models

…, K Watt, S Nersesian, P Truesdell, LL Blazer… - …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. EOC
is often diagnosed at late stages, with peritoneal metastases and ascites production. Current …

A synthetic anti-Frizzled antibody engineered for broadened specificity exhibits enhanced anti-tumor properties

Z Pavlovic, JJ Adams, LL Blazer, AK Gakhal, N Jarvik… - MAbs, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Secreted Wnt ligands play a major role in the development and progression of many cancers
by modulating signaling through cell-surface Frizzled receptors (FZDs). In order to achieve …

Selectivity and anti-Parkinson's potential of thiadiazolidinone RGS4 inhibitors

LL Blazer, AJ Storaska, EM Jutkiewicz… - ACS chemical …, 2015 - ACS Publications
Many current therapies target G protein coupled receptors (GPCR), transporters, or ion
channels. In addition to directly targeting these proteins, disrupting the protein–protein …

Small molecule inhibitors of regulators of G protein signaling (RGS) proteins

EM Turner, LL Blazer, RR Neubig… - ACS medicinal …, 2012 - ACS Publications
Recently, regulators of G protein signaling (RGS) proteins have emerged as potential therapeutic
targets since they provide an alternative method of modulating the activity of G protein-…