Abstract:
Methods and compositions are described for selecting and identifying orthogonal aminoacyl synthetase-tRNA pairs and their use to incorporate unnatural amino acids in a site-specific manner in proteins. Specifically described is a novel E. coli tryptophanyl synthetase-tRNA pair that functions as both an opal and amber suppressor and that incorporates tryptophan analogs into proteins.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions and methods of treating neovascular diseases, such as a retinal neovascular diseases and tumors, by administering to a patient suffering from a neovascular disease or tumor a vascular development inhibiting amount of a combination of the angiogenesis suppressing drugs comprising an angiostatic fragment of tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase (TrpRS) and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling inhibitor and an integrin signaling inhibitor. Compositions for use in the methods include an admixture of an angiostatic fragment of tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase (TrpRS) and at least one of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling inhibitor and an integrin signaling inhibitor, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
Abstract:
The invention provides an isolated nucleic acid encoding a water-soluble polypeptide fragment of human tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase, which is useful for the inhibition of angiogenesis. The nucleic acid comprises a polynucleotide of SEQ ID NO: 6, a polynucleotide hybridizable to SEQ ID NO: 6, a polynucleotide that encodes the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 7, a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 12, a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide epitope of SEQ ID NO: 7, or a polynucleotide that is hybridizable to a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide epitope of SEQ ID NO: 7. Vectors and recombinant cells comprising the nucleic acid are also provided.
Abstract translation:本发明提供编码人色氨酰-tRNA合成酶的水溶性多肽片段的分离的核酸,其可用于抑制血管发生。 核酸包含SEQ ID NO:6的多核苷酸,可与SEQ ID NO:6杂交的多核苷酸,编码SEQ ID NO:7的多肽的多核苷酸,编码SEQ ID NO:12的多肽的多核苷酸, 编码SEQ ID NO:7的多肽表位的多核苷酸或可与编码SEQ ID NO:7的多肽表位的多核苷酸杂交的多核苷酸。还提供了载体和包含该核酸的重组细胞。
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and agents for modulating WARS2 expression, WARS2 activity, or a combination thereof, thereby modulating angiogenesis. Also provided herein are methods for identifying individuals who could benefit from agents that modulate WARS2 expression, WARS2 activity, or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
Isolated monomeric aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase polypeptides and polynucleotides having non-canonical biological activities are provided, as well as compositions and methods related thereto.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions and methods of treating neovascular diseases, such as a retinal neovascular diseases and tumors, by administering to a patient suffering from a neovascular disease or tumor a vascular development inhibiting amount of a combination of the angiogenesis suppressing drugs comprising an angiostatic fragment of tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase (TrpRS) and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling inhibitor and an integrin signaling inhibitor. Compositions for use in the methods include an admixture of an angiostatic fragment of tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase (TrpRS) and at least one of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling inhibitor and an integrin signaling inhibitor, together with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
Abstract:
An isolated, water-soluble polypeptide derived from tryptophanyl-tRNA synthetase is useful for the inhibition of angiogenesis. The polypeptide consists essentially of the amino acid residue sequence 1 SAKGIDYDKL IVRFGSSKID KELINRIERA(SEQ ID NO:12) TGQRPHHFLR RGIFFSHRDM NQVLDAYENK KPFYLYTGRG PSSEAMHVGH LIPFIFTKWL QDVFNVPLVI QMTDDEKYLW KDLTLDQAYG DAVENAKDII ACGFDINKTF IFSDLDYMGM SSGFYKNVVK IQKHVTFNQV KGIFGFTDSD CIGKISFPAI QAAPSFSNSF PQIFRDRTDI QCLIPCAIDQ DPYFRMTRDV APRIGYPKPA LLHSTFFPAL QGAQTKMSAS DPNSSIFLTD TAKQIKTKVN KHAFSGGRDT IEEHRQFGGN CDVDVSFMYL TFFLEDDDKL EQIRKDYTSG AMLTGELKKA LIEVLQPLIA EHQARRKEVT DEIVKEFMTP RKLSFDFQ or an angiogenesis inhibiting fragment thereof. The isolated polypeptide has a size of no more than about 45 kilodaltons. Methods of use of the polypeptide are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides aspartyl-tRNA synthetase and Fc region conjugate polypeptides (DRS-Fc conjugates), such as DRS-Fc fusion proteins, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such conjugates and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The DRS-Fc conjugates of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic and biological properties relative to corresponding, unmodified DRS polypeptides.
Abstract:
The present invention provides aspartyl-tRNA synthetase and Fc region conjugate polypeptides (DRS-Fc conjugates), such as DRS-Fc fusion proteins, compositions comprising the same, and methods of using such conjugates and compositions for treating or diagnosing a variety of conditions. The DRS-Fc conjugates of the invention have improved controlled release properties, stability, half-life, and other pharmacokinetic and biological properties relative to corresponding, unmodified DRS polypeptides.
Abstract:
Isolated monomelic aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase polypeptides and polynucleotides having non-canonical biological activities are provided, as well as compositions and methods related thereto.