Abstract:
The invention relates a method for producing a stable recombinant protein, comprising growing a non-naturally occurring host cell in a culture medium to produce a recombinant protein, and making a composition comprising the recombinant protein and a polysorbate. The production of endogenous lipoprotein lipase by the host cell is reduced. The endogenous lipoprotein lipase is present in the composition in a small amount, and is capable of degrading the polysorbate. The invention also relates to the relevant host cells and compositions, and preparation thereof.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode human carboxypeptidase M and human mouse double minute 2 homolog, vectors and hosts containing these fragments and fragments hybridizing to noncoding regions as well as antisense oligonucleotides to these fragments. The invention is further directed to methods of using these fragments to obtain human carboxypeptidase M and human mouse double minute 2 homolog and to diagnose, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate a pathological disorder.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode human carboxypeptidase M and human mouse double minute 2 homolog, vectors and hosts containing these fragments and fragments hybridizing to noncoding regions as well as antisense oligonucleotides to these fragments. The invention is further directed to methods of using these fragments to obtain human carboxypeptidase M and human mouse double minute 2 homolog and to diagnose, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate a pathological disorder.
Abstract:
The present invention is based on the discovery that proteins produced in insect cell cultures are glycosylated in a unique manner that causes them to be selectively imported by cells that express mannose receptors on their membranes, particularly macrophages. Proteins that are selectively imported into cells containing mannose receptors are provided, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such proteins and methods for producing such proteins. Application of the present invention to produce proteins useful for treating lysosomal storage disorders is also disclosed. Engineering of cells to express mannose receptors so that they will selectively import proteins produced in insect cells is also taught, as well as a protein targeting system using such cells and proteins. Finally, an improved elution buffer for the purification of proteins produced in insect cells from a Concanavalin A column is provided.
Abstract:
The invention features a aortic carboxypeptidase-like polypeptide (ACLP), DNA encoding ACLP, and methods of detecting genetic alterations associated with abdominal wall defects.
Abstract:
The invention features a aortic carboxypeptidase-like polypeptide (ACLP), DNA encoding ACLP, and methods of detecting genetic alterations associated with abdominal wall defects.
Abstract:
The purpose of the present invention is to provide, in a simple and also inexpensive manner, a pharmaceutical composition which comprises a plurality of lysosomal enzymes and is effective in treating lysosomal storage disease caused by a deficiency in a plurality of lysosomal enzymes. Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for treating lysosomal storage disease, the composition comprising as an active ingredient a lysosomal enzyme group obtained from cells derived from a subject who does not suffer from lysosomal storage disease.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode human carboxypeptidase M and human mouse double minute 2 homolog, vectors and hosts containing these fragments and fragments hybridizing to noncoding regions as well as antisense oligonucleotides to these fragments. The invention is further directed to methods of using these fragments to obtain human carboxypeptidase M and human mouse double minute 2 homolog and to diagnose, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate a pathological disorder.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for producing an acidified milk drink using an enzyme which reduces the isoelectric point of the milk proteins. The invention also relates to a novel enzyme having deamidase activity and its use in production of an acidified milk drink.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode human carboxypeptidase M and human mouse double minute 2 homolog, vectors and hosts containing these fragments and fragments hybridizing to noncoding regions as well as antisense oligonucleotides to these fragments. The invention is further directed to methods of using these fragments to obtain human carboxypeptidase M and human mouse double minute 2 homolog and to diagnose, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate a pathological disorder.