Compounds and methods for stimulating gene expression and cellular differentiation

摘要

Modulating agents for inhibiting an interaction between alpha-catenin and beta-catenin are provided. The modulating agents comprise one or more of: (a) a beta-catenin HAV motif; (b) a peptide analogue or mimetic of a beta-catenin HAV motif; or (c) an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to a beta-catenin HAV motif. Methods for using such modulating agents for inhibiting cadherin-mediated cell adhesion in a variety of contexts are also provided.