摘要:
Peptides having general and specific binding affinities for the Src homology region 3 (SH3) domains of proteins are disclosed in the present invention. In particular, SH3 binding peptides have been isolated from phage-displayed random peptide libraries which had been screened for isolates that bind to bacterial fusion proteins comprising SH3 and glutathione S-transferase (GST). Preferred peptides are disclosed which comprise a core 7-mer sequence (preferably, a consensus motif) and two or more, preferably at least six, additional amino acid residues flanking the core sequence, for a total length of 9, preferably at least 13, amino acid residues and no more than about 45 amino acid residues. Such peptides manifest preferential binding affinities for certain SH3 domains. The preferred peptides exhibit specific binding affinities for the Src-family of proteins. In vitro and in vivo results are presented which demonstrate the biochemical activity of such peptides.
摘要:
This invention relates to lyoprotection agents for protecting macromolecules during lyophilization or freeze-drying. In particular, methods for use of these lyoprotectants in conjugate formulations are disclosed. Additionally, this invention describes lyophilized instant kit formulations for the radiolabeling of pharmaceuticals and/or macromolecules.
摘要:
Abtides are provided. Abtides are peptides identified by a two-step process of screening random peptide libraries. In the first step, the target ligand is an antibody or receptor (or derivative thereof). The peptides identified in the first screening step are used as target ligands in the second screening step. The peptides identified in the second screening step are abtides. Abtides possess binding specificities that are similar to the binding specificities of the antibodies or receptors that are used in the first screening step. Abtides may be used in place of antibodies in many assays or therapeutic applications. Abtides binding to polymorphic epithelial mucin (PEM) are provided. Also provided are methods of obtaining abtides as well as diagnostic and therapeutic compounds containing abtides.
摘要:
A system or method for identifying and/or designing novel peptides and polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence which mimics the molecular recognition site of either (a) a macromolecule such as an immunoglobulin, an enzyme, a receptor protein, a lectin or other binding protein or (b) a small molecule or a small region of a large molecule which functions as a ligand and is recognized and binds specifically to a macromolecule is disclosed. Novel peptides and polypeptides as well as conjugates of the peptides and polypeptides are also disclosed. Applications for use of the peptides, polypeptides and conjugates in a wide range of fields such as biomedicine; biological control and pest regulation; agriculture; cosmetics; environmental control and waste management; chemistry; catalysis; nutrition and food industries; military uses; climate control, etc. are disclosed.
摘要:
Methods for diagnosis, prognosis, prophylaxis and therapy of viral infections are described. The methods employ a virus, viral antigen or fragment thereof in which "perturbation" of an oligosaccharide moiety renders the virus, viral antigen or fragment thereof more specifically recognizable or reactive with neutralizing antibody. As described, "perturbation" of an oligosaccharide moiety encompasses any modification that (1) alters the chemical or physicial structure of a carbohydrate residue that is naturally present : (2) that removes, wholly or in part, a carbohydrate residue ; and/or (3) that prevents or alters addition of a carbohydrate residue. A variety of methods for oligosacchardie "perturbation" are also described.
摘要:
This invention relates to an improved method for preparing protein-chelator-metal ion complex compositions suited for parenteral administration to human patients. Also described are the in vivo therapeutic and diagnostic applications for which the compositions prepared according to this method are advantageously used.
摘要:
This invention relates to antibody-metal ion complexes having a metal ion coordinately bound to a compatible chelator covalently bound to an antibody or antibody fragment. Also described are methods for intermediates in the preparation of antibody-metal ion complexes. Therapeutic and in vitro and in vivo diagnostic methods utilizing such antibody-metal ion complexes are described.