Abstract:
The invention provides TIMP2 immunoassays with improved clinical performance, particularly when used in the evaluation of renal injuries. The immunoassays rely on the selection and use of antibodies and antibody pairs that exhibit improved assay performance when used in complex clinical specimens such as biological fluids, and particularly when used in rapid assay formats such as lateral flow test devices.
Abstract:
Isolated monoclonal antibodies that bind human tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) and the isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding them are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-TFPI monoclonal antibodies and methods of treating deficiencies or defects in coagulation by administration of the antibodies are also provided. Methods of producing the antibodies are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing neurologic disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and disorders associated with an increase of the Th2 immune response such as allergic inflammation.
Abstract:
In this invention, we disclosed and documented the applications of CST4 gene, mRNA of CST4, cDNA of CST4 splices, the corresponding amplicon of CST4-specific primers, cystatin S protein coded by CST4 gene and epitope peptide of CST4 in the diagnosis and prediction of colorectal cancer, and the detection method and testing kits of the above. This invention shall be applied in the diagnosis, dynamic monitoring and progression prediction of colorectal cancer. Methods mentioned in this invention features high sensitivity and reliability, which was verified by large-scale trial.
Abstract:
This disclosure provides protease-regulated antibodies which specifically bind to tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI). The antibodies are useful for treating bleeding disorders such as hemophilia.
Abstract:
The invention includes a method of preventing or treating metastasis in a subject diagnosed with cancer, the method comprising determining whether at least one gene encoding one or more proteins is upregulated in a cancer tissue sample from the subject as compared to the level of expression of the at least one gene in a non-cancer control sample of the same tissue, and, if the at least one gene is upregulated in the cancer tissue sample from the subject, administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more protein depleting agents.
Abstract:
A protein used as a biomarker for diagnosing IgA nephropathy and TGBM (thin-glomerular-basement-membrane) using urine through a target proteomics method. A diagnosis biomarker protein and a kit for diagnosing IgA nephropathy and TGBM and predicting progress of the nephropathy in advance using the protein are provided. The degree of the progression of the disease can be grasped by detecting IgA nephropathy and TGBM, enabling early diagnosis and confirming progress from the patient's urine. In addition, a monoclonal antibody produced based on the diagnosis biomarker protein can be used for an immunoassay kit (ELISA, antibody coated tube test, lateral-flow test, potable biosensor). The monoclonal antibody is used in early diagnosis and progression detection of IgA nephropathy and development of a novel drug for the purpose of treatment.
Abstract:
The present invention relates in general to metalloproteinase inhibitors and to polynucleotides encoding such inhibitors. In particular, the invention relates to novel mammalian inhibitors of metalloproteinase, which are designated as type three or TIMP-3, to fragments, derivatives, and analogs thereof, and to polynucleotides encoding the same. Novel methods of producing such compositions and novel methods of using such compositions are also provided.
Abstract:
A novel metalloproteinase inhibitor, analogs thereof, polynucleotides encoding the same, and methods of production, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating disorders caused by excessive amounts of metalloproteinase are also disclosed.
Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies against secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) and antigen binding fragments thereof. Nucleotide sequences encoding and amino acid sequences comprising heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules are provided. The invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof specifically bind to SLPI; act to neutralize SLPI activity; and can modulate SLPI effects.