Abstract:
The invention relates to a peptide having a length of no more than 100 amino acids and comprising at least 19 contiguous amino acids from the amino acid sequence of the human PRAME protein, wherein the peptide comprises at least one HLA class II epitope and at least one HLA class I epitope from the amino acid sequence of the human PRAME protein and to its use as such or in a composition as a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer.
Abstract:
Provided is a mAb-based method for the detection of T cell stimulatory epitopes known to be involved in CD. The method has many advantages compared to the existing methods for the detection of gluten since it is the first method that can; (i) detect T cell stimulatory epitopes of gluten; (ii) detect the epitopes separately, (iii) detect T cell stimulatory epitopes present on gliadin and glutenin homologues present in other cereals also known to be involved in CD; and (iv) detect T cell stimulatory epitopes on both intact proteins and small protein fragments. The new method is a valuable tool in the screening of basic ingredients, semi manufactured ingredients and food products that are intended to be used in the gluten free diet of CD patients. Moreover the new method can also be used for the screening of cereals and different wheat varieties for the level of toxicity for CD patients. Thereby the method can help in the selection of cereals and wheat varieties with low toxicity which might form the basis for future breeding programs. In the future these cereals will be used for the production of safe food for CD patients.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to conjugates comprising a peptide of at least 10 amino acid residues comprising the amino acid sequence GITELKKL (residues 383-390 of SEQ ID NO: 3) for induction of potent humoral and cellular immune responses when administered to subjects having antibodies against tetanus toxoid. In one embodiment the invention relates to a prophylactic and therapeutic vaccine and in a further embodiment the invention relates to the treatment or prevention of cancer or an infectious disease.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及包含至少10个氨基酸残基的肽的缀合物,其包含氨基酸序列GITELKKL(SEQ ID NO:3的残基383-390),用于在施用于具有抗体的抗体的受试者时诱导有效的体液和细胞免疫应答 破伤风类毒素。 在一个实施方案中,本发明涉及预防和治疗性疫苗,并且在进一步的实施方案中,本发明涉及癌症或感染性疾病的治疗或预防。
Abstract:
Provided is a mAb-based method for the detection of T cell stimulatory epitopes known to be involved in CD. The method has many advantages compared to the existing methods for the detection of gluten since it is the first method that can; (i) detect T cell stimulatory epitopes of gluten; (ii) detect the epitopes separately, (iii) detect T cell stimulatory epitopes present on gliadin and glutenin homologues present in other cereals also known to be involved in CD; and (iv) detect T cell stimulatory epitopes on both intact proteins and small protein fragments. The new method is a valuable tool in the screening of basic ingredients, semi manufactured ingredients and food products that are intended to be used in the gluten free diet of CD patients. Moreover the new method can also be used for the screening of cereals and different wheat varieties for the level of toxicity for CD patients. Thereby the method can help in the selection of cereals and wheat varieties with low toxicity which might form the basis for future breeding programs. In the future these cereals will be used for the production of safe food for CD patients.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a peptidic compound with affinity to bacterial and fungal toxins, especially to lipopolysaccharide or lipoteichoic acid. The peptidic compound includes an amino acid sequence X1KEFX2RIVX3RIKX4FLRX5LVX6, wherein X1 represents the N-terminal part: X2 is K or E; X3 is Q or E; X4 is D or R; X5 is N or E; X6 represents the C-terminal part: an amino acid of the core sequence is optionally derivatized; the N-terminal part is acetylated, and/or the C-terminal part is amidated, and/or the sequence differs from the native amino acid sequence X1KEFKRIVQRIKDFLRNLVX6.
Abstract:
The invention provides a GMP compatible method to chemically synthesize proteins which may be advantageously used in compositions for vaccination that are free of biological contaminants. The method uses conventional synthesis of peptides and linking these to yield synthetic proteins that preferably comprise all T cell epitopes for an antigen. Preferably an adjuvant is covalently attached to a synthetic protein to yield a fully synthetic vaccine. The invention is illustrated mainly by using HPV protein directed immunity as a model.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a group of peptidic compounds which have antimicrobial activity. The compounds also have affinity for toxins and especially for bacterial toxins, such as lipopolysaccharide or lipoteichoic acid. The compounds can be used to manufacture medicaments useful for the treatment of bacterial or fungal infections. The medicaments may be administered systemically or locally.
Abstract:
A liposomal composition, preferably a vaccine, comprising liposomes formed of liposome forming compounds, containing coentrapped polysaccharide antigen and T-cell dependent protein carrier, such as tetanus toxoid or diphtheria toxin modified to render it non-toxic. The invention is of use in the production of vaccines against Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae or Neisseria meningitidis.