摘要:
The present invention provides, among other things, methods of treating phenylketonuria (PKU), including administering to a subject in need of treatment a composition comprising an mRNA encoding phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) at an effective dose and an administration interval such that at least one symptom or feature of PKU is reduced in intensity, severity, or frequency or has delayed in onset. In some embodiments, the mRNA is encapsulated in a liposome comprising one or more cationic lipids, one or more non-cationic lipids, one or more cholesterol-based lipids and one or more PEG-modified lipids.
摘要:
Provided is a method of delivering a medicament or a diagnostic agent to a subject in need thereof by (a) introducing a microtube configured to deliver the medicament or the diagnostic agent into the subject, said microtube comprises an electrospun shell and an electrospun coat over an internal surface of said shell, and (b) administering the medicament or the diagnostic agent through said microtube, thereby delivering the medicament or the diagnostic agent to the subject. Also provided are kits for delivering a medicament or a diagnostic agent.
摘要:
A hybrid molecule including a first part, a second part and a third part connected by covalent bonds, (a) the first part including a portion of the binding domain of a cell-binding ligand, which portion is able to cause the hybrid molecule of the invention to bind to an animal cell; (b) the second part including a portion of a translocation domain of a protein, which portion is capable of translocating the third part across the cytoplasmic membrane of the cell; and (c) the third part including a chemical entity to be introduced into the cell, provided that (i) the hybrid molecule is produced by expression of a recombinant DNA molecule encoding the hybrid molecule, and (ii) the second and third parts are not segments of the same naturally-occurring polypeptide toxin; a recombinant DNA molecule encoding the hybrid molecule; and a method of producing the hybrid molecule.
摘要:
A hybrid molecule including a first part, a second part and a third part connected by covalent bonds,
(a) the first part including a portion of the binding domain of a cell-binding ligand, which portion is able to cause the hybrid molecule of the invention to bind to an animal cell; (b) the second part including a portion of a translocation domain of a protein, which portion is capable of translocating the third part across the cytoplasmic membrane of the cell; and (c) the third part including a chemical entity to be introduced into the cell, provided that (i) the hybrid molecule is produced by expression of a recombinant DNA molecule encoding the hybrid molecule, and (ii) the second and third parts are not segments of the same naturally-occurring polypeptide toxin; a recombinant DNA molecule encoding the hybrid molecule; and a method of producing the hybrid molecule.
摘要:
Described are phenylalanine hydroxylase cDNA clones, methods of their production, and the use of these clones in the diagnosis of the human genetic disorder, classical phenylketonuria (PKU), a hereditary disorder in phenylalanine metabolism that causes permanent mental retardation in humans, and the identification of heterozygous trait carriers.
摘要:
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a precursor of serotonin, is produced in a microbial host cell. A modified bacterial phenylalanine 4-hydroxylase (P4H) catalyzes the tryptophan 5-hydroxylation reaction. Optionally the host cell includes a cofactor regeneration mechanism, allowing continuous production of 5-HTP without supplementation of exogenous cofactors.
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Compositions of peritoneal dialysis solutions and metabolizing enzymes, and their uses to treat disorders associated with elevated levels of metabolites are disclosed. Animal models of hyperoxalemia are also disclosed.
摘要:
The present invention relates to Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) based on phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) and compositions intended for this use. It concerns an erythrocyte encapsulating PAH, especially in suspension in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or vehicle, a pharmaceutical composition comprising erythrocytes encapsulating PAH in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or vehicle, and such a pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment or prevention of phenylketonuria (PKU) and/or other diseases involving a too high level of phenylalanine; the treatment or prevention may be in combination with a Phe-restricted diet. The invention particularly relates to classic PKU, variant PKU and non-PKU hyperphenylalaninemia.