摘要:
The present invention provides an expression vector encoding bispecific fusion protein. In one embodiment the expression vector encodes a monospecific fusion protein, which vector comprises a recombinant monospecific single chain cassette comprising a DNA sequence encoding a first binding domain capable of binding a cell surface antigen. The expression vector encodes a bispecific fusion protein, which vector comprises a recombinant bispecific single chain cassette comprising a DNA sequence encoding a first binding domain capable of binding a cell surface antigen and a DNA sequence encoding a second binding domain capable of binding a cell surface antigen, each domain capable of binding a different antigen. The present invention also provides a method for producing a biologically active bispecific fusion protein in a mammalian cell. This method comprises: (a) transfecting the mammalian cell with the recombinant expression vector of the invention; (b) culturing the mammalian cell so transfected in step (a); and (c) recovering the biologically active bispecific fusion protein so as produced by the cultured mammalian cell.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a counter-receptor, termed CD40CR, for the CD40 B-cell antigen, and to soluble ligands for this receptor, including fusion molecules comprising at least a portion of CD40 protein. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that a soluble CD40/immunoglobulin fusion protein was able to inhibit helper T-cell mediated B-cell activation by binding to a novel 39 kD protein receptor on helper T-cell membranes. The present invention provides for a substantially purified CD40CR receptor; for soluble ligands of CD40CR, including antibodies as well as fusion molecules comprising at least a portion of CD40 protein; and for methods of controlling B-cell activation which may be especially useful in the treatment of allergy or autoimmune disease.
摘要:
The invention relates to soluble CTLA4 molecules which bind a B7 antigen and comprise an amino acid sequence that corresponds to a mutant CTLA4 extracellular domain, wherein the amino acid sequence corresponding to the mutant CTLA4 extracellular domain comprises the sequences Met-Tyr-Pro-Pro-Pro-Tyr and Ala-Ser-Pro-Gly-Lys-Ala-Thr-Glu. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a molecule and the use of such a molecule in therapy. Also, the invention relates to methods for regulating binding and interactions wherein such a molecule is used.
摘要:
Soluble fusion molecule containing the extracellular binding region of leukocyte receptors are described which are capable of binding to extracellular matrix associated proteins. The described lymphocyte to ligand proteins include soluble fusion molecules of 4-1BB, CD27, CD30, FAS, TNF receptor and CD40. A method of modulating leukocyte function is described in which a soluble lymphocyte between leukocyte receptors and the extracellular matrix associated protein of the target tissue.
摘要:
The present invention provides an expression vector encoding monospecific or bispecific fusion protein. In one embodiment the expression vector encodes a monospecific fusion protein, which vector comprises a recombinant monospecific single chain cassette comprising a DNA sequence encoding a first binding domain capable of binding a cell surface antigen. In another embodiment the expression vector encodes a bispecific fusion protein, which vector comprises a recombinant bispecific single chain cassette comprising a DNA sequence encoding a first binding domain capable of binding a cell surface antigen and a DNA sequence encoding a second binding domain capable of binding a cell surface antigen, each domain capable of binding a different antigen. The present invention also provides a method for producing a biologically active monospecific or bispecific fusion protein in a mammalian cell. This method comprises: (a) transfecting the mammalian cell with the recombinant expression vector of the invention ; (b) culturing the mammalian cell so transfected in step (a) ; and (c) recovering the biologically active bispecific fusion protein so as produced by the cultured mammalian cell.
摘要:
A method for the treatment of microbial-induced disorders such as the protozoa-based diseases malaria and leishmania is described in which the phosphorylation of tyrosine residues in proteins is modulated. Specific phosphorylation of trypanosomal proteins, in T. brucei , is disclosed. Tyrosine kinase and tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors are disclosed for administration to patients in the treatment method of the described invention.
摘要:
The present invention relates to an antibody that binds an antigen that:
(a) is present on activated but not resting helper T-cells; (b) has the same molecular weight as a protein precipitated by a CD40-immunoglobulin (CD40-Ig) fusion protein, the CD40-Ig comprising the extracellular domain of a CD40 protein having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:2 and an extracellular domain at the site of fusion having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:3; and (c) is pre-cleared by precipitation with the CD40-Ig; wherein the antibody is capable of blocking binding of the CD40-Ig to activated helper T-cells and is capable of inhibiting helper T-cell induction of B-cell activation. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antibody and the use of said antibody for therapeutic purposes, e. g. for inhibiting immunoglobulin production, inhibiting activation of B-cells and for treating disorders associated with B-cell activation, allergy, e. g.-anaphylaxis, autoimmune conditions, e. g. drug-induced lupus, systemic lupus erythematosus, adult rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma or Sjogren's syndrome, or viral diseases that involve B-cells, e. g. Epstein-Barr infection or retroviral infections such as infections with the human immunodeficiency virus.
摘要翻译:本发明涉及结合抗原的抗体:(a)存在于活化而不是休息的辅助性T细胞上; (b)具有与由CD40-免疫球蛋白(CD40-Ig)融合蛋白沉淀的蛋白质相同的分子量,CD40-Ig包含具有SEQ ID NO:2的氨基酸序列的CD40蛋白的细胞外结构域和 在具有SEQ ID NO:3的氨基酸序列的融合位点处的细胞外结构域; 和(c)用CD40-Ig沉淀预先清除; 其中抗体能够阻断CD40-Ig与活化的辅助性T细胞的结合,并且能够抑制辅助T细胞诱导B细胞活化。 本发明还涉及包含所述抗体和所述抗体用于治疗目的的用途的药物组合物, G。 用于抑制免疫球蛋白产生,抑制B细胞的活化和用于治疗与B细胞活化相关的疾病,过敏, 过敏反应,自身免疫病症, G。 药物诱发的狼疮,系统性红斑狼疮,成人类风湿关节炎,幼年类风湿关节炎,硬皮病或干燥综合征,或涉及B细胞的病毒性疾病, G。 爱泼斯坦 - 巴尔病毒感染或逆转录病毒感染,如人类免疫缺陷病毒感染。