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Macrophages and precursor monocytes are activated to exhibit tumoricidal activity by stimulation solely with granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor. A patient suffering from tumors can be treated by direct administration of therapeutically effective quantities of activated granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor. Homogeneous granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor for use in activating macrophages and monocyte precursors is prepared by recombinant DNA techniques. The gene coding for granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor is isolated and then recombinant protein product expressed in an appropriate expression system. The granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor recovered from the expression system is purified to homogeneity by reverse phase high-performance liquid chromatography.
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A family of immunoreceptor molecules of the immunoglobulin superfamily, (LIR) polypeptides is described. Disclosed are sequences encoding LIR family members and their deduced amino acid sequences, polypeptides encoded by DNA that hybridizes to defmed nucleotide sequences, processes for producing polypeptides of the LIR family, and specific antibodies directed against LIR polypeptides. LIR family members can be used to treat autoimmune diseases and disease states associated with suppressed immune function.
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Isolated receptors, DNAs encoding such receptors, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated receptors can be used to regulate an immune response. The receptors are also useful in screening for inhibitors thereof.
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Isolated ligands, DNAs encoding such ligands, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated ligands can be used to regulate an immune response. The ligands are also useful in screening for inhibitors thereof.
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Isolated soluble RANK receptors, DNAs encoding such receptors, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated receptors can be used to regulate osteoclastogenesis, and hence treat disease in which there is excess bone loss.
摘要:
Isolated ligands, DNAs encoding such ligands, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated ligands can be used to regulate an immune response. The ligands are also useful in screening for inhibitors thereof.
摘要:
Isolated receptors, DNAs encoding such receptors, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated receptors can be used to regulate an immune response. The receptors are also useful in screening for inhibitors thereof.