Abstract:
The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent for malignant mesothelioma comprising a substance which inhibits binding of CD26 to extracellular matrix such as an siRNA targeting CD26 cDNA or an anti-CD26 antibody. The present invention also relates to a method of treating malignant mesothelioma, which comprises administering the substance to a patient in need thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention provides novel anti-CD26 antibodies and other, related polypeptides, as well as novel polynucleotides encoding the antibodies and polypeptides. The invention also provides methods of making the antibodies and polypeptides. Compositions and cells comprising the antibodies or polypeptides are further provided. Methods of using the antibodies and/or polypeptides, such as to inhibit cell proliferation and in the treatment of conditions associated with CD26, are also provided.
Abstract:
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising Nedd9 protein are provided. The pharmaceutical compositions may further comprise FAK protein. These compositions can be used for the treatment of neuronal damages and neurodegenerative diseases. Methods for treating neuronal damages or neurodegenerative diseases are also provided. The methods comprise administering a composition comprising Nedd9 protein. Furthermore, methods for differentiating neuronal cells are provided. The methods comprise introducing a gene encoding Nedd9 protein into neuronal cells and allowing the expression of the gene in the cells.
Abstract:
A circulating, soluble form of DPPIV/CD26 isolated from human serum is disclosed. The serum form shares similar enzymatic and antigenic properties with the ubiquitous membrane form. However, in several biochemical aspects there are distinct differences. In particular, the circulating serum form has a molecular weight of 175 kDa (in contrast to the 105 kDa molecular weight of the membrane form), and it does not bind Adenosine Deaminase Type-1. Nevertheless, the circulating form expresses functional dipeptidylpeptidase IV activity and retains the ability to costimulate the T lymphocyte response to recall antigen. Circulating DPPIV has been determined to be the soluble form of a 175 kDa DPPIV CD26-related molecule rapidly expressed on the surface of activated T cells, prior to the expression of 105 kDa CD26. Although 105 kDa membrane type CD26 may be found in the serum in small amounts, the majority of serum DPPIV activity is provided by a novel peptidase structurally distinct from 105 kDa CD26/DPPIV. Polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies capable of distinguishing the 175 kDa form from the 105 kDa form are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method of distinguishing subsets within a plurality of human cells including producing a monoclonal antibody to a non-human primate cell, contacting the monoclonal antibody with the human cells, and distinguishing the subsets on the basis of different degrees of reactivity with the monoclonal antibody.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent for malignant mesothelioma comprising a substance which inhibits binding of CD26 to extracellular matrix such as an siRNA targeting CD26 cDNA or an anti-CD26 antibody. The present invention also relates to a method of treating malignant mesothelioma, which comprises administering the substance to a patient in need thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of identifying a substance that down-regulates or up-regulates an immune response and kits used for the identification methods. A method of this invention comprises detecting a substance that inhibits or enhances the interaction between CD26 and caveolin-1. Another method comprises detecting a substance that inhibits or enhances the interaction between caveolin-1 and Tollip. Still another method comprises detecting a substance that inhibits or enhances the interaction among caveolin-1, Tollip, and IRAK-1. The present invention also relates to immunoregulatory agents comprising a substance that down-regulates an immune response, such as siRNA against caveolin-1 or Tollip. The invention further provides immunoregulatory agents comprising a substance that up-regulates an immune response. These agents are useful for treating inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, or other immune-mediated disorders.
Abstract:
Therapeutic methods comprising administering anti-CD26 antibodies for the prevention and treatment of cancers and immune diseases associated with expressing CD26 are provided. The invention describes various types of anti-CD26 antibodies and modes of administration.
Abstract:
The present invention provides novel anti-CD26 antibodies and other, related polypeptides, as well as novel polynucleotides encoding the antibodies and polypeptides. The invention also provides methods of making the antibodies and polypeptides. Compositions and cells comprising the antibodies or polypeptides are further provided. Methods of using the antibodies and/or polypeptides, such as to inhibit cell proliferation and in the treatment of conditions associated with CD26, are also provided.
Abstract:
Therapeutic methods comprising administering anti-CD26 antibodies for the prevention and treatment of cancers and immune diseases associated with expressing CD26 are provided. The invention describes various types of anti-CD26 antibodies and modes of administration.