Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for improving pancreatic function in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject STRO-1 + cells and/or progeny cells thereof and/or soluble factors derived therefrom. The method of the invention is useful for treating and/or preventing and/or delaying the onset or progression of a disorder resulting from or associated with pancreatic dysfunction, e.g., resulting from abnormal endocrine or exocrine function of the pancreas.
Abstract:
Provided are novel human islet amyloid polypeptide, also known as amylin and IAPP and proIAPP respectively, specific antibodies as well as fragments, derivatives and variants thereof as well as methods related thereto. Assays, kits, and solid supports related to antibodies specific for IAPP and/or proIAPP are also disclosed. The antibody, immunoglobulin chain(s), as well as binding fragments, derivatives and variants thereof can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for IAPP and/or proIAPP targeted immunotherapy and diagnostics, respectively.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to methods for identifying proteins or peptide motifs of intracellular, extracellular, or extracellular matrix proteins specifically exposed in wound sites, as well as compositions for treating wounds, and methods for their use.
Abstract:
Methods for detecting autoantibodies against fragments of human dopamine transporter (hDAT)- in biological fluids enable the clinical diagnosis and monitoring of the treatment of ADHD, and is capable of differentiating between ADHD and other "ADHD-like" syndromes.
Abstract:
An antibody composition, which is an aspect of the present invention, contains at least one compound selected from the group consisting of urea and urea derivatives, the compound being contained in the antibody composition at a concentration of not less than 0.1 M and less than 1 M, the antibody composition being a solution.
Abstract:
Methods for the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and determining the efficacy of a therapeutic regimen for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, disorders, and associated processes include using a detectable label to measure levels of alpha-synuclein.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods for detecting, diagnosing or monitoring a renal cancer in a subject. The methods include detecting quantity of one or more polypeptides or fragments thereof comprised by body fluid such as urine, wherein the one or more polypeptides or fragments thereof, can be present at elevated levels in a subject with a kidney cancer, as compared to a subject without a kidney cancer. Non-limiting examples of such polypeptides include aquaporin-1, adipose differentiation-related protein and paired box protein-2. Antibody probes can be used to detect or quantify the polypeptides. In some embodiments, mass spectroscopy can be used to detect or quantify the polypeptides, or to identify a polypeptide in a body fluid sample from a subject with a kidney cancer.
Abstract:
This invention is directed to improved methods for determining the prognosis of patients with head and neck cancer. The invention is also directed to kits comprising reagents useful for determining head and neck cancer prognosis.