摘要:
A synthetic peptide endowed with immunological activity is disclosed, which is capable of inducing in mammals the formation of anti-peptide antibodies capable of recognizing human alpha-fetoprotein and of reacting with it, and incapable of recognizing albumin or its degradation products, with said peptide being essentially constituted by the aminoacidic sequence of formula (I), corresponding to 38- 119 region of human alpha-fetoprotein. Furthermore, the methods and means for preparing said peptide by means of the recombinant DNA techniques are reported. The synthetic peptide (I), like the polyclonal and monoclonal antipeptide antibodies are particularly suitable for the early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma and of teratocarcinoma.
摘要:
The nucleotide sequence of the PCHL1 plasmid which is specific to Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is reported. Synthetic oligonucleotides with sequences homologous or corresponding to a region of at least 10 consecutive nucleotide bases selected from the sequence of the plasmid are particularly useful for the determination of CT in a biological sample.
摘要:
There are described a protective immunodominant epitope of pertussis toxin which is included in the S1 subunit, and synthetic peptides with an aminoacid sequence similar to that of the epitope or to regions thereof which show an immunochemical reactivity with anti-PT protective monoclonal antibodies equivalent to that of the protein itself. Ihe peptides are particularly useful for the preparation of an antipertussis vaccine.
摘要:
The present invention refers to a new class of malonic acid derivatives of general formula I wherein R¹ and R², each independently, represent hydrogen or a carboxyl protecting group, and the residue R corresponds to the side-chain of the amino acids lysine, ornithine, tyrosine, cysteine, aspartic acid and glutamic acid wherein the additional functionalities are suitably protected. The new compounds of the present invention are useful for preparing analogues of biologically active peptides wherein the direction of some amide bonds in which the amino acids lysine, ornithine, tyrosine, cysteine, aspartic acid or glutamic acid are involved, has been reversed.
摘要:
A method is given for the immunolocalization of epitopes of non-glucidic nature, in cellular cultures, in tissue slices, or immobilized on such supports as nitrocellulose, by means of the incubation of the sample with specific antibodies for the antigen to be immunolocalized, belonging to the class of the IgM's, and sequential treatment of concanavalin A and with an enzymatic marker capable of binding with concanavalin A, such as, e.g., peroxidase. The method comprises, before the incubation, a suitable treatment of the sample under test, e.g., with periodic acid, in order to prevent concanavalin A from binding with the carbohydrates present in the sample.
摘要:
Synthetic peptide with human interleukin 1 activity, which peptide can be used as a stimulant of the immune functions and can be defined by the general formula: Val-Gln-Gly-Glu-Glu-Ser-Asn-Asp-Lys-X (I) where: Val = L-valine; Gln = L-glutamine; Gly = glycine; Glu = L-glutamic acid; Ser = L-serine; Asn = L-asparagine; Asp = L-aspartic acid; Lys = L-lysine; X = cysteine (Cys), OH, NH₂, a benzyl ester or an alkyl ester group having a number of carbon atoms from 1 to 7.
摘要:
New compositions containing a calcitonin as the active ingredient are described which are suitable for the intrarectal administration as soft gelatin capsules or microenemas, wherein the active principle, optionally admixed with a stabilizer, is dissolved in a liquid vehicle consisting of : a) at least 70 % by weight of a polyethylene or a polypropylene glycol or a mixture of polyethylene or polypropylene glycols with different molecular weights, having the consistency of a homogeneous fluid at room temperature, and b) less than 15 % by weight of a buffer in a pH range of from 4.5 to 6.5, and optionally c) less than 15 % by weight of an alcohol of 2 to 6 carbon atoms containing two or more hydroxy groups. The new compositions, which do not contain any absorption aid, give calcitonin plasma levels comparable to a conventional intramuscular administration.
摘要:
The specification relates to a synthetic peptide converted into a salt comprising one or more amine groups and capable of potentiating in vivo the primary and secondary antibody response to thymo-dependent and thymo-independent antigens having low immunogenicity. Injectable preparations comprising a solution of the peptide in a pharmacologically acceptable solvent are particularly useful as adjuvants in therapy.
摘要:
A method for the preparation of immunoglobulins suitable for intravenous administration by incubation with pepsin immobilized on a hydrophilic gel containing amino groups characterized in that a dicarboxylic acid disuccinimidyl ester of general formula (I) wherein R is a straight or branched alkylene radical containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a is used as the coupling agent, lyophilized immunoglobulin preparations obtained upon lyophilization thereof and method for immobilizing pepsin using a compound of formula (I).