摘要:
The invention relates to methods for detecting diseases of the excretory urinary tracts. The aim of the invention is to provide a method for detecting the existence of diseases of the excretory urinary tracts, which can be carried out non-invasively, thus allowing first indications of disease, e.g. in relation to the existence of renal calculi and/or inflammation (e.g. after urinary tract infections) of the excretory urinary tracts, to be rapidly and cost-effectively detected, in order to resolve e.g. microhaematuria caused by inflammation rapidly and cost-effectively. To achieve this, the presence or concentration of TFF-peptides is determined in the urine.
摘要:
Provided are a condensed pyridine derivative having a serotonin 5-HT 2C receptor activation action, a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a lower urinary tract symptom, obesity and/or organ prolapse and the like containing the condensed pyridine derivative, a screening method for a substance that increases leak point pressure upon a rise in the intravesical pressure or a prophylactic or therapeutic drug for stress urinary incontinence, a prophylactic or therapeutic drug for cystoceles or enteroceles, containing a substance that activates serotonin 5-HT 2C receptor, and a method of screening for a therapeutic drug for cystoceles or enteroceles, including increasing an intravesical pressure after bilateral transection of the hypogastric nerve and pudendal nerve of an animal, and measuring a closure response in the urethra, the rectum or the vagina observed at that time. A serotonin 5-HT 2C receptor activator containing a compound represented by the formula:
wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof.
摘要:
The invention provides CTGF which is associated with the cardiovascular diseases and hematological diseases. The invention also provides assays for the identification of compounds useful in the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases and hematological diseases. The invention also features compounds which bind to and/or activate or inhibit the activity of CTGF as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also provides CTGF as a biomarker for diseases as cardiovascular diseases and hematological diseases
摘要:
This invention relates to the detection of pathogens, in particular persistent forms of obligate intracellular or membrane associated microorganisms such as Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma species, in blood samples, in particular in plasma and serum samples. Methods and kits of the invention may be useful in detecting pathogen infections and assessing pathogen-associated disease conditions and also for development and screening of new anti-microbial drugs, products and therapies.
摘要:
By finding that a high Azur granule content and its activity are observed in the feces and urine of IC patients, a method of examining IC is established. Namely, a method of examining interstitial cystitis by using the dynamic state of Azur granules in the urine as a marker; a kit for method of examining interstitial cystitis to be used in the above examination method; use of Azur granules as a marker for examining interstitial cystitis or evaluating a drug effect; and a method of examining a therapeutic effect on patients with interstitial cystitis by using Azur granules as a marker.
摘要:
The invention provides a human PPARA which is associated with the cardiovascular diseases, gastroenterological diseases, cancer, inflammation, hematological diseases, respiratory diseases, neurological diseases and urological diseases. The invention also provides assays for the identification of compounds useful in the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, gastroenterological diseases, cancer, inflammation, hematological diseases, respiratory diseases, neurological diseases and urological diseases. The invention also features compounds which bind to and/or activate or inhibit the activity of PPARA as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.
摘要:
A novel antiproliferative factor comprising a glycopeptide is disclosed. In specific embodiments, the novel antiproliferative factor is associated with the bladder. Compositions, diagnostic kits and reagents, and methods of using the compounds for identifying and/or treating interstitial cystitis and cancer are disclosed.