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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide ABCB5 targeting for cancer therapy.SOLUTION: The present invention is based at least in part on the finding that chemoresistant ABCB5tumor stem cells contribute to the development of cancers such as melanoma and that these cells can be targeted to treat the cancer. ABCB5 targeting may be employed as either a stand-alone therapeutic approach to disseminated disease, or as an adjunctive therapy to sensitize cancer cells to chemotherapeutic agents, especially in those patients with currently refractory metastatic disease. The present invention relates to methods for treating a subject by manipulating ABCB5 on a cell as well as related products. The methods include methods of treating cancer using ABCB5 binding molecules such as antibodies and fragments thereof.
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent congestive heart failure by inhibiting the loss of cardiac function, and ideally by improving the cardiac function of those who have congestive heart failure or the risk thereof.SOLUTION: The invention features a method for treating or preventing congestive heart failure by administering a polypeptide containing an epidermal growth factor encoded by a neuregulin gene. The method is a method for treating or preventing the congestive heart failure in a mammal including a step of administering a polypeptide containing an epidermal growth factor-like (EGF-like) domain to the mammal, wherein the EGF-like domain is encoded by a neuregulin gene, and wherein the administration step includes administering an effective amount for treating or preventing the heart failure in the mammal.
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pharmaceutical composition that overcomes dosage forms of pharmaceutical formulations for treating patients at elevated cardiovascular risk.SOLUTION: An orally administrable pharmaceutical formulation is provided that combines, as active agents, a cholesterol-lowering agent, an inhibitor of the renin-angiotensin system, aspirin, and optionally at least one of vitamin B6, B12, and folate; the active agents are each present in a unit dose appropriate for once-daily dosing, and at least one of the active agents is contained in a dosage unit within the dosage form that physically separates it from the other active agents. The formulation is provided as a simple and convenient therapy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in individuals who are at elevated cardiovascular risk, including individuals who have systemic lupus erythematosus. The formulation is also therapeutic for individuals during or immediately following an occurrence of acute myocardial infarction.
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composition comprising an isolated peptide that selectively binds to poly-N-acetyl glucosamine (PNAG/dPNAG) and comprises an amino acid sequence of a PNAG/dPNAG-binding CDR, or functionally equivalent variant thereof.SOLUTION: The present invention relates to peptides, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that bind specifically to PNAG, such as Staphylococcal PNAG, in acetylated, partially acetylated, and/or fully deacetylated form. The invention further provides methods for using these peptides in the diagnosis, prophylaxis, and therapy of infections by bacteria that express PNAG. Some antibodies enhance opsonophagocytic killing and in vivo protection against bacteria that express PNAG. Compositions of these peptides, including pharmaceutical compositions, are also provided, as are functionally equivalent variants of such peptides.
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To develop a test for evaluating a risk of developing future diabetes or complications of diabetes in an individual. SOLUTION: The invention relates to methods for characterizing an individual's risk profile of developing future diabetes or complications of diabetes. The method includes a step of obtaining a level of an inflammatory marker in the individual. Preferred inflammatory markers include C reactive protein and interleukin-6. The invention also relates to methods for evaluating the likelihood that the individual will benefit from treatment with another agent for reducing the risk of future diabetes. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a dosage form of a pharmaceutical formulation for treating patients confronted with elevated cardiovascular risk. SOLUTION: An orally administrable pharmaceutical formulation is provided that combines, as active agents, a cholesterol-lowering agent, an inhibitor of the renin-angiotensin system, aspirin, and optionally at least one of vitamin B6, B12, and folate; the active agents are each present in a unit dose appropriate for once-daily dosing, and at least one of the active agents is contained in a dosage unit within a dosage form that physically separates it from the other active agents. The formulation is provided as a simple and convenient therapy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in individuals confronted with elevated cardiovascular risk, including individuals who have systemic lupus erythematosus. The formulation is also therapeutic for individuals during or immediately following an occurrence of acute myocardial infarction. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new nucleic acid molecule encoding a calcium receptor. SOLUTION: This selected new nucleic acid molecule encoding the calcium receptor, selected from the group consisting of (a) a specific nucleotide sequence-containing nucleic acid molecule, (b) a nucleic acid molecule capable of hybridizing with a nucleic acid molecule complementary to the molecule (a) under highly strict conditions, and (c) a nucleic acid molecule capable of hybridizing under highly strict conditions with a nucleic acid molecule containing the nucleotide sequence of a cDNA insert contained in ATCC 75416. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vaccine and a method for immunizing mammals, including humans against infection with Group B streptococcus type II (GBS II) and/or Group B streptococcus type V (GBS V). SOLUTION: This invention relates to an antigenic conjugate molecule comprising a capsular polysaccharide originating from type V group B Streptococcus cocei (GBS) and a protein component wherein two or more side chains terminating in sialic acid residues of the polysaccharide component are each linked through a secondary amine bond to the protein and wherein the molecular weight of the polysaccharide is at least 5000 daltons. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compound useful as a medicine having the biological activity of natural lipoxins, but a longer tissue half-life by solving problems that the lipoxin compounds are small molecules useful for in vivo administering to a plurality of diseases and conditions but their in vivo life are not long. SOLUTION: This invention features lipoxin analogs, which have an active region that is the same or similar to natural lipoxin, but a metabolic transformation region which is more resistant to in vivo catabolism. The lipoxin analogs therefore have the biological activity of natural lipoxins, but a longer metabolic half-life. Certain of the instant disclosed lipoxin analogs may additionally have an increased in vivo potency, higher binding affinity to lipoxin receptors or enhanced bioactivity as compared to natural lipoxins. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI