摘要:
Methods for forming activated platelet gels using nsPEF's and applying the activated gels to wounds, such as heart tissue after myocardial infarction. The platelets are activated by applying at least one nsPEF with a duration between about 10 picoseconds to 1 microsecond and electrical field strengths between about 10 kV/cm and 350 kV/cm.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to methods of inhibiting STDs by topically administering suramin or a derivative thereof to actual or potential sites of infection, and methods of preventing pregnancy by topically applying suramin or a derivative thereof intravaginally. Suramin compositions that include an antimicrobial agent and/or a sperm-function inhibitor are also provided and may advantageously be used in the methods of the invention. A method of simultaneously inhibiting STDs and preventing pregnancy is also provided. Devices impregnated or coated with the topical suramin compositions are further disclosed and may be used to apply the compositions described herein.
摘要:
The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a synthetic peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9 for use in reducing activity of the classical pathway of the complement system in a human subject in need thereof.
摘要:
The present invention discloses biomarkers and biomarker combinations that have prognostic value as predictors of the developmental potential of individual IVF-derived human embryos. In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify an embryo with implantation competence after uterine transfer or implantation incompetence. In addition, the biomarkers can be detected by non-invasive methods that do not harm the developing embryo. Also disclosed are kits for the prediction of developmental potential that detect the biomarkers of the invention, as well as methods using a plurality of classifiers to make a probable diagnosis of developmental potential.
摘要:
Disclosed are protein biomarkers and their use in diagnosing lung cancer or to make a negative diagnosis in patients. Also disclosed are kits for the diagnosis of lung cancer that detect the protein biomarkers of the invention, as well as methods using a plurality of classifiers to make a probable diagnosis of lung cancer. In certain aspects of the invention, the methods include use of a decision tree analysis. Various computer readable media and their use according to the invention are also disclosed.
摘要:
A purified factor isolated from human milk is provided. The factor is capable of inhibiting calcium-influx activity in polymorphonuclear leukocytes. A method for purification of the factor is also provided.