Abstract:
A method of assaying collagen fragments in body fluids, including bringing a sample of body fluid in contact with at least one immunological binding partner for the collagen fragments, said binding partner being immunoreactive with synthetic peptides, the sequences of which are essentially derived from collagen and containing potential sites for cross-linking. The immunological binding partners are incorporated, either as whole antibodies or as immunologically active fragments thereof, in an assay for quantitative determination of collagen fragments in the sample. In addition to being contacted with the immunological binding partner(s), the sample may be brought into direct contact with the corresponding synthetic peptide. The invention further comprises a test kit and specific means for carrying out the method. The structure of specific peptides is also described.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to conotoxin peptides, derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention is further directed to the use of this peptide, derivatives thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for the treatment of disorders associated with voltage-gated ion channels, voltage-gated ligand channels and/or receptors. The invention is further directed to nucleic acid sequences encoding the conotoxin peptides and encoding propeptides, as well as the propeptides.
Abstract:
Modified insulinotropic peptides are disclosed. The modified insulinotropic peptides are capable of forming a peptidase stabilized insulinotropic peptide. The modified insulinotropic peptides are capable of forming covalent bonds with one or more blood components to form a conjugate. The conjugates may be formed in vivo or ex vivo. The modified peptides are administered to treat humans with diabetes and other related diseases.
Abstract:
The present invention is related to a novel G-protein coupled receptor having an amino acid sequence which presents more than 75% sequence identity with the sequence SEQ ID NO. 1. The present invention further comprises a method for screening a substance as a potential agonist, reverse agonist, or antagonist to the receptor of the invention. The present invention further comprises a diagnostic method to identify expression of the receptor in target tissues or cells.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及具有氨基酸序列的新型G蛋白偶联受体,所述氨基酸序列与序列SEQ ID NO: 本发明还包括用于筛选作为本发明的受体的潜在激动剂,反向激动剂或拮抗剂的物质的方法。 本发明还包括鉴定受体在靶组织或细胞中的表达的诊断方法。
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods, compositions, and peptides useful in activating CTLs in vivo with specificity for particular antigenic peptides. The invention also discloses the use of activated CTLs in vivo for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of disease conditions, and compositions appropriate for these uses. Diagnostic systems, components, and methods are also described herein.
Abstract:
The invention discloses a molecule or polypeptide composition characterized by the presence in its structure of one or more peptide sequences bearing all or part of one or more T epitopes, and possibly other epitopes, particularly B epitopes, charactistic of proteins resulting from the infectious activity of P. falciparum in hepatic cells. Also disclosed is the use of these molecules in tests, and a set or kits for in vitro diagnosis of paludism from a biological sample from the individual in whom the disease is to be detected. The use of these molecules in compositions for paludism vaccines is also covered.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method of reducing the damage done by reactive oxygen species (ROS) in an animal. The invention also provides a method of reducing the concentration of a metal in an animal. These methods comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a metal-binding compound as further described in the application. The invention further provides a method of reducing the damage done by ROS to a cell, a tissue or an organ that has been removed from an animal. This method comprising contacting the cell, tissue or organ with a solution or medium containing an effective amount of a metal-binding compound of the invention. The invention further provides novel metal-binding compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the metal-binding compounds, and kits comprising a container holding a metal-binding compound of the invention.
Abstract:
The present invention is based on the unexpected discovery that activated protein C (APC) is inactivated by copper. Accordingly, the invention provides improved methods of treating diseases and conditions treatable with APC which utilize a copper chelator to inhibit the inactivation of APC by copper.
Abstract:
By virtue of the present invention, there is provided methods and compositions for interfering with the proliferation of cells infected and/or transformed by papillomaviruses. The processes and compositions of this invention may be used to treat any mammal, including humans. According to this invention, mammals are treated by the pharmaceutically acceptable administration of an E2 peptidomimetic to reduce the symptoms of the specific papillomavirus-associated disease, or to prevent their recurrence.