摘要:
This invention relates, e.g., to methods for inhibiting or stimulating an activity of an adrenomedullin (AM) or gastrin releasing peptide (GRP) peptide hormone, comprising contacting the peptide with a small molecule, non-peptide, modulatory agent of the invention. Complexes of these modulatory agents with other components, such as the peptides or blocking antibodies specific for the peptides, are also described, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modulatory agents, and methods for using the modulatory agents to diagnose or treat patients.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods for the isolation, identification, and purification of adrenomedullin (AM)-binding proteins. Also, provided are methods for utilizing the purified AM-binding proteins, or functional portions thereof, to diagnose, treat, and monitor AM-related diseases, for example, diseases or disorders associated with abnormally elevated AM levels. In addition, the present invention provides a newly identified complex between AM and a specific AM-binding protein 1 (AMBP-1); which has been isolated and identified herein as factor H (fH). The invention also provides AM/AMBP complexes, particularly AM/FH complexes, and antibodies specifically reactive with this complexes. Further provided are methods for identifying and purifying complexes of AM and an AM binding protein using anti-AM/fH antibodies, and methods for treating conditions such as cancer or diabetes utilizing compositions comprising these antibodies. The present invention additionally provides methods for identifying antagonists agents that inhibit the function of AM, factor H, or the AM/factor H complex. The invention also provides methods for treating conditions such as cancer or diabetes using these antagonist agents.
摘要:
Methods and compounds are described for regulating blood pressure in a subject. Specific embodiments are methods for reversing vasodilation of blood vessels, by administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount peptide AM(11-22). The vasoconstrictor can be used for a variety of purposes, including hemostasis or the treatment of shock, for example vasodilatory shock syndromes such as septic shock. Other specific embodiments are methods for reversing vasoconstriction of blood vessels, by administering to a subject a therapeutically effect amount of an inhibitor of AM(11-22), sufficient to reduce hypertension in the subject. Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided, as are kits.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods for the isolation, identification, and purification of adrenomedullin (AM)-binding proteins. Also, provided are methods for utilizing the purified AM-binding proteins, or functional portions thereof, to diagnose, treat, and monitor AM-related diseases, for example, diseases or disorders associated with abnormally elevated AM levels. In addition, the present invention provides a newly identified complex between AM and a specific AM-binding protein 1 (AMBP-1); which has been isolated and identified herein as factor H (fH). The invention also provides AM/AMBP complexes, particularly AM/FH complexes, and antibodies specifically reactive with this complexes. Further provided are methods for identifying and purifying complexes of AM and an AM binding protein using anti-AM/fH antibodies, and methods for treating conditions such as cancer or diabetes utilizing compositions comprising these antibodies. The present invention additionally provides methods for identifying antagonists agents that inhibit the function of AM, factor H, or the AM/factor H complex. The invention also provides methods for treating conditions such as cancer or diabetes using these antagonist agents.
摘要:
The present disclosure concerns the use of peptides and compositions, such as pharmaceutical compositions, to influence angiogenesis. Particular methods are useful for promoting angiogenesis, while others are particularly useful for inhibiting angiogenesis.
摘要:
The present disclosure concerns the use of peptides and compositions, such as pharmaceutical compositions, to influence angiogenesis. Particular methods are useful for promoting angiogenesis, while others are particularly useful for inhibiting angiogenesis.
摘要:
This disclosure relates to fluorescent cell lines and to the use of such cell lines in monitoring cellular activity, such as angiogenesis. This disclosure further relates to the use of such cell lines in a three-dimensional cell culture to monitor angiogenic and metastatic potential of tumor cells and selecting personalized therapeutics for treatment of cancer.
摘要:
The present invention provides a new protocol for quantifying multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). In particular, the present invention provides methods of quantifying multiple PCR products or amplicons in a single real-time PCR reaction based on the different melting temperatures (Tm) of each amplicon and the emission changes of double stranded DNA dyes such as SYBR Green I when amplicons are in duplex or in separation. For a specific amplicon with a Tm, the emission difference between the emission reading taken at a temperature below the Tm and the emission reading taken at a temperature above the Tm corresponds to the emission value of the amplicon in duplex. Accordingly, the emission difference of each amplicon in a single PCR reaction can be used to quantify each amplicon. The present invention further provides computer programs or computer products which perform the methods described herein.
摘要翻译:本发明提供了一种用于量化多重实时聚合酶链反应(PCR)的新方案。 特别地,本发明提供了基于每个扩增子的不同解链温度(Tm)和双链DNA染料如SYBR Green I的发射变化在单次实时PCR反应中定量多个PCR产物或扩增子的方法, 扩增子是双链体或分离的。 对于具有Tm的特异性扩增子,在低于Tm的温度下获取的发射读数与在高于Tm的温度下获得的发射读数之间的发射差异对应于双链体扩增子的发射值。 因此,单个PCR反应中每个扩增子的发射差异可用于量化每个扩增子。 本发明还提供了执行本文描述的方法的计算机程序或计算机产品。
摘要:
Methods of inhibiting undesired angiogenesis are provided, which methods include administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of at least one of the compounds described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
摘要:
This disclosure relates to fluorescent cell lines and to the use of such cell lines in monitoring cellular activity, such as angiogenesis. This disclosure further relates to the use of such cell lines in a three-dimensional cell culture to monitor angiogenic and metastatic potential of tumor cells and selecting personalized therapeutics for treatment of cancer.