Abstract:
A method for inducing a mucosal immunity with production of secretory IgA antibodies that neutralize of block a native E7 protein originating from cancerous cells, from cells infected by a human Papillomavirus or from an immune system cell. The method includes administering to a patient in need thereof, a vaccine composition containing an active compound which is the native E7 protein, the properties of which have been inactivated by at least 70% by a physical and/or a chemical treatment, by genetic recombination or by adjuvant conditions; an inactive fragment of the immunosuppressive and/or angiogenic native E7 protein; a DNA molecule encoding the immunosuppressive and/or angiogenic native E7 protein inactivated by at least 70% by mutation; or a DNA molecule encoding an inactive fragment of the immunosuppressive and/or angiogenic native E7 protein; along with an adjuvant of mucosal immunity.
Abstract:
A method for inducing a mucosal immunity with production of secretory IgA antibodies that neutralize of block a native E7 protein originating from cancerous cells, from cells infected by a human Papillomavirus or from an immune system cell. The method includes administering to a patient in need thereof, a vaccine composition containing an active compound which is the native E7 protein, the properties of which have been inactivated by at least 70% by a physical and/or a chemical treatment, by genetic recombination or by adjuvant conditions; an inactive fragment of the immunosuppressive and/or angiogenic native E7 protein; a DNA molecule encoding the immunosuppressive and/or angiogenic native E7 protein inactivated by at least 70% by mutation; or a DNA molecule encoding an inactive fragment of the immunosuppressive and/or angiogenic native E7 protein; along with an adjuvant of mucosal immunity.
Abstract:
A transgenic organism is provided comprising a polynucleotide construct encoding an intracellular antibody which disrupts the catalysis of the production of the xenoantigen galactose α 1,3 galactose and/or a polynucleotide construct which encodes an intracellular antibody which binds specifically to a retrovirus protein, such as a PERV particle protein. Also described are methods for the production of such organisms. Cells, tissues and organs of the transgenic organism may be used in xenotransplantation.
Abstract:
The invention concerns the use of a protein derived from cancel cells, cells infected by a virus or immune cells or an inactive fragment of said protein, said protein being initially an immunosuppressive and/or an angiogenic protein with local activity whereof said properties have been inactivated by at least 70% by a physical and/or chemical treatment, such as formolisation, carboxamidation, carboxymethylation, maleimidation or oxidation by oxygen bubbling, by genetic recombination or by adjuvant conditioning, said treatment preserving its property of being identified by antibodies directed against said protein, and preserving sufficient immunogenic properties for generating antibodies neutralizing or blocking said native protein, or the use of a DNA molecule corresponding to said protein inactivated by mutation or to said inactive fragment, for obtaining a medicine designed to provide a patient with mucosal immunity based on secretion of IgA secretory antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions for the mucous membranes and IgA antibodies.
Abstract:
Isolated and purified envelope protein of HTLV-I is provided devoid of non-envelope protein of HTLV-I and having substantially the same conformation as the envelope protein in native HTLV-I. The protein is produced recombinantly using a dual vaccinia/T7 polymerase system. Non-glycosylated and glycosylated forms of the protein are produced. Glycosylated forms are recognized by antibodies specific for the envelope protein of HTLV-I. Monoclonal antibodies are provided which are specific for the HTLV-I envelope protein and non-binding to HTLV-I envelope protein in denatured form. The HTLV-I envelope protein is cross-reactive with antibodies of HTLV-II and STLV. The envelope protein is useful in diagnosis of infection by HTLV-I and HTLV-II.
Abstract:
Polypeptides are disclosed that are useful for diagnosing seminoma. The polypeptides have a sequence that corresponds to the amino acid sequence of the human endogenous retrovirus K10 (HERV-K10). Also disclosed are recombinant human endogenous retrovirus K10 (HERV-K10) env and gag polypeptides that are synthesized using genetic engineering techniques, constructs and processes for producing the recombinant polypeptides, and an assay for detecting the presence of antibodies specific for HERV-K10 env and/or gag polypeptides in human bodily fluids.
Abstract:
Novel HTLV-I and HTLV-II peptide antigens are disclosed for use in diagnostics assays for screening and confirming HTLV-I and HTLV-II antisera. The peptides are derived from analogous regions of HTLV-I and HTLV-II gp46 envelope proteins, and are differentiated by their immunoreactivity with an HTLV-II specific monoclonal antibody and by HTLV-I and HTLV-II antisera. The peptides are also useful in vaccine compositions.
Abstract:
Synthetic peptides simulating hydrophilic envelope regions and antibodies specific therefor useful for the detection of Human T-cell Leukemia virus or naturally occurring immunoglobulin against HTLV.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an antibody directed against HERV-W envelope protein (ENV) for use in the treatment of a group of patients diagnosed with a psychotic disease and characterized with a high level for a cytokine in a body fluid sample.
Abstract:
Methods for viral clearance using low pH hold based on a statistical design of experiment are provided. Several factors are evaluated to characterize the impacts of a low pH hold step for virus inactivation, including the factors of pH conditions, conductivity conditions, protein type, temperature, acid titrant, spike timing, and post-spike filtration. In addition to the effect of pH on virus inactivation, an increase in ionic strength through manipulating the conductivity can be a key component that influences virus inactivation kinetics.