Abstract:
This invention identifies a biologically active group of peptide sequences from Type I repeat units of the extracellular matrix protein, human thrombospondin-1, identical or homologous to the sequence, KRFKQDGGWSHWSPWSSC (SEQ ID NO:30). The biological activities residing with the full sequences, portions thereof, and variants of the full or partial sequences are disclosed. The invention describes how biological activity may be enhanced by covalently linking these peptides to suitable carriers, preferably a branched, water-soluble polymer of low (or absent) toxicity and immunogenicity, such as polysucrose (Ficoll.TM.). The invention describes (1) a method for preparing such conjugates, (2) the use of the defined peptides or their conjugates in blocking or modifying the action on cellular processes of heparin (e.g., proliferation, adhesion, motility, extravasation and neovascularization), sulfatides, related sulfated glycoconjugates, fibronectin, and basic fibroblast growth factor, involving malignant cell lines and normal endothelial cells. Use of the defined peptides, analogs or peptidomimetics and their conjugates for treatment of metastatic tumors, breast carcinomas, melanomas, Kaposi's sarcomas, hemangiomas, diabetic retinopathies, and various pathological conditions dependent upon neovascularization is also disclosed.
Abstract translation:本发明鉴定了与序列KRFKQDGGWSHWSPWSSC(SEQ ID NO:30)相同或同源的细胞外基质蛋白I型重复单元的人类血小板反应蛋白-1的生物活性肽序列。 公开了其完整序列,部分和全部或部分序列的变体的生物活性。 本发明描述如何通过将这些肽共价连接到合适的载体,优选具有低(或不存在)毒性和免疫原性的支链水溶性聚合物如聚蔗糖(Ficoll TM)来增强生物活性。 本发明描述了(1)制备这种缀合物的方法,(2)使用所定义的肽或其缀合物来阻断或改变对肝素细胞过程的作用(例如增殖,粘附,运动,外渗和新生血管形成) 硫酸盐,相关的硫酸化糖缀合物,纤连蛋白和碱性成纤维细胞生长因子,涉及恶性细胞系和正常内皮细胞。 还公开了定义的肽,类似物或肽模拟物及其缀合物用于治疗转移性肿瘤,乳腺癌,黑素瘤,卡波西氏肉瘤,血管瘤,糖尿病视网膜病变以及依赖于新血管形成的各种病理状况的用途。
Abstract:
The present invention relates to peptides from the three type I repeats of human endothelial cell thrombospondin, which bind to sulfated glycoconjugates including heparin and sulfatide. Such peptides are useful in glycoconjugate binding pharmaceutical compositions and in a method for binding glycoconjugates in a subject.
Abstract:
Provided herein are compositions for preventing, ameliorating, and/or reducing tissue ischemia and/or tissue damage due to ischemia, increasing blood vessel diameter, blood flow and tissue perfusion in the presence of vascular disease including peripheral vascular disease, atherosclerotic vascular disease, coronary artery disease, stroke and influencing other conditions, by suppressing CD47 and/or blocking TSP1 and/or CD47 activity or interaction. Influencing the interaction of CD47-TSP1 in blood vessels allows for control of blood vessel diameter and blood flow, and permits modification of blood pressure and cardiac function. Under conditions of decreased blood flow, for instance through injury or atherosclerosis, blocking TSP1-CD47 interaction allows blood vessels to dilate and increases blood flow, tissue perfusion and tissue survival.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the production of biliverdin and methods of treatment and prevention. In particular, the invention concerns methods for producing biliverdin in yeast, especially Candida albicans, and other microorganisms.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a peptide comprising the sequence R1—X1—X2—X3—X4—R2, wherein X1 is selected from the group consisting of N, Q, D and S; X2 is selected from the group consisting of V, I and L; X3 is selected from the group consisting of R and K; and X4 is selected from the group consisting of V, I, L and F; R1 is a hydrogen or a peptide of 1 to 6 amino acids, an acyl or an aryl group; and R2 is a peptide of 1 to 3 amino acids, a hydroxide or an amide. The invention also relates to partial or full retro-inverso peptides comprising the above sequences The invention also relates to peptide-substrate combination comprising a substrate suitable for cell growth and the peptide of the invention, and to a vascular graft and an artificial blood vessel comprising the peptide-substrate combination. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition and a peptide conjugate comprising the peptide of the invention. The invention also relates to a method of inhibiting adhesion of a cell expressing α3β1 integrin to an extracellular matrix, inhibiting α3β1-integrin-mediated cell motility, inhibiting α3β1-integrin mediated cell proliferation, promoting β3β1-integrin mediated cell proliferation and inhibiting angiogenesis utilizing the peptides of the invention.
Abstract:
Provided herein are compositions and methods for preventing, ameliorating, and/or reducing tissue ischemia and/or tissue damage due to ischemia, increasing blood vessel diameter, blood flow and tissue perfusion in the presence of vascular disease including peripheral vascular disease, atherosclerotic vascular disease, coronary artery disease, stroke and influencing other conditions, by suppressing CD47 and/or blocking TSP1 and/or CD47 activity or interaction. Influencing the interaction of CD47-TSP1 in blood vessels allows for control of blood vessel diameter and blood flow, and permits modification of blood pressure and cardiac function. Under conditions of decreased blood flow, for instance through injury or atherosclerosis, blocking TSP1-CD47 interaction allows blood vessels to dilate and increases blood flow, tissue perfusion and tissue survival. This in turn reduces or prevents tissue necrosis and death. The therapeutics identified herein allow for precise regulation of blood flow to tissues and organs which need it, while substantially avoiding systemic complications. Methods and compositions described herein can be used to increase tissue survival under conditions of trauma and surgery, as well as conditions of chronic vascular disease. Also disclosed are methods for the treatment of elderly subjects using agents that affect TSP1 and CD47 and thereby affect tissue perfusion. Additionally, provided herein are compositions and methods for influencing blood coagulation, allowing for controlled increased or decreased blood clotting. Additionally, provided herein are compositions and methods for decreasing blood flow, as in the case of cancer through mimicking the effects of TSP1 and CD47 on blood vessel diameter and blood flow.
Abstract:
Method of diagnosing cancer in a male mammal comprising obtaining and assaying a test sample for an increased level of semenogelin; method of diagnosing cancer in a female mammal comprising obtaining and assaying a test sample for the presence of semenogelin; methods of prognosticating and assessing the effectiveness of treatment of a cancer in a mammal comprising measuring the level of semenogelin in a test sample; method of inducing an immune response to a cancer in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal a composition comprising (a) an immune-response inducing effective amount of (i) semenogelin or (ii) antibody thereto or (b) a recombinant vector encoding and expressing an immune-response inducing effective amount of (i) or (ii); and composition comprising a carrier and (a) an immune-response inducing effective amount of (i) a polypeptide of any of SEQ ID NOS:1-27 or (ii) antibody thereto or (b) a recombinant vector encoding and expressing an immune-response inducing effective amount of (i) or (ii).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the production of biliverdin. In particular, the invention concerns methods for producing biliverdin in yeast, especially Candida albicans, and other microorganisms.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a peptide comprising the sequence R1-X1-X2-X3-X4-R2, wherein X1 is selected from the group consisting of N, Q, D and S; X2 is selected from the group consisting of V, I and L; X3 is selected from the group consisting of R and K; and X4 is selected from the group consisting of V, I, L and F; R1 is a hydrogen or a peptide of 1 to 6 amino acids, and acyl or an aryl group; and R2 is a peptide of 1 to 3 amino acids, a hydroxide or an amide. The invention also relates to partial or full retro-inverso peptides comprising the above sequences. The invention also relates to peptide-substrate combination comprising a substrate suitable for cell growth and the peptide of the invention, and to a vascular graft and an artificial blood vessel comprising the peptide-substrate combination. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition and a peptide conjugate comprising the peptide of the invention. The invention also relates to a method of inhibiting adhesion of a cell expressing α3β1 integrin to an cellular matrix, inhibiting α3β1-integrin-mediated cell motility, inhibiting α3β1-integrin mediated cell proliferation, promoting α3β1-integrin mediated cell proliferation and inhibiting angiogenesis utilizing the peptides of the invention.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及包含序列R 1 -X 1 -X 2 -X 3 -X 3的肽, X 4 -R 2,其中X 1选自N,Q,D和S; X 2选自V,I和L; X 3选自R和K; 并且X 4选自V,I,L和F; R 1是氢或1至6个氨基酸的肽,酰基或芳基; R 2是1至3个氨基酸的肽,氢氧化物或酰胺。 本发明还涉及包含上述序列的部分或全部逆转肽。 本发明还涉及包含适合于细胞生长的底物和本发明的肽的肽 - 底物组合以及包含肽 - 底物组合的血管移植物和人造血管。 本发明还涉及包含本发明的肽的药物组合物和肽缀合物。 本发明还涉及抑制表达α3beta1整联蛋白的细胞粘附到细胞基质上的方法,抑制α3β1整联蛋白介导的细胞运动,抑制α3β1整联蛋白介导的细胞增殖,促进α3β1整联蛋白介导的细胞增殖并抑制血管生成 本发明的肽。
Abstract:
A method of forming and handling an array of micro-devices such as thin film devices that enables simultaneous mass handling and processing of these thin film devices. A plurality of micro-devices and links are simultaneously formed on a wafer, with the links interconnecting the micro-devices for maintaining a unitary array structure. A matrix of magnetic strips is then formed to impart added overall tensile strength to the array. The magnetic strips are secured to the links and form a planar support grid therewith. The array of micro-devices is then released from the wafer and lifted therefrom by means of a magnetic pick-up tool. Using the pick-up tool, the array is transferred onto a magnetic chuck which securely retains the array. Conductive wires are bonded to a row of micro-devices which are then separated from the array into individual micro-devices.