摘要:
The invention involves isolation of nucleic acid molecules, the expression of which are upregulated by interleukin-9. The amino acid sequences of the proteins which correspond to the nucleic acid molecules show some structural features of cytokines. In addition to the nucleic acid molecules and the proteins, various uses of the molecules are disclosed. The molecules are referred to as T cell inducible factors.
摘要:
The invention is based upon the newly recognized ability of .beta. chemokines to inhibit cell apoptosis. In particular, apoptosis of T cells is described. The known .beta. chemokines I-309 and TCA-3 are examples of the .beta. chemokines which inhibit apoptosis. One aspect of the invention is the use of these molecules to inhibit apoptosis. A second aspect of the invention is the use of .beta. chemokine inhibitors or antagonists to provoke apoptosis.
摘要:
Methods are disclosed for generating antibodies and an expression vector used to express protein(s) which provoke the antibody response. The expression vector may be useful in generating an antibody directed to an antigen, comprising a gene in operable linkage with a promoter, which gene encodes upon expressing a fusion protein comprising (i) CD134L, a fragment or homologous protein thereof as N-terminal moiety of the fusion protein; and (ii) all or part of an antigenic protein as C-terminal moiety of the fusion protein. To generate the antibodies, the vector is injected into a subject animal, which produces a fusion protein, against which antibodies are generated.
摘要:
The invention relates to soluble proteins which bind to the molecule known as IL-TIF/IL-22. The proteins can antagonize the effect of IL-TIF/IL-22 on target cells. The nucleic acid molecules encoding the proteins, and uses of the protein, are also described.
摘要:
The application describes neutralizing chimeric and humanized anti-human IL-9 antibodies, and the use thereof to identify neutralizing epitopes on human IL-9 and as medicaments to prevent and treat asthma, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, atopic allergy, and other related disorders. Particularly disclosed are recombinant antibodies derived from three murine anti-human IL-9 antibodies identified infra as MH9A3, MH9D1, and MH9L1.
摘要:
The invention relates to soluble proteins which bind to the molecule known as IL-TIF/IL-22. The proteins can antagonize the effect of IL-TIF/IL-22 on target cells. The nucleic acid molecules encoding the proteins, and uses of the protein, are also described.
摘要:
Interleukin-22 interacts with its receptor, referred to as IL-22R, and instigates a series of reactions, leading to activation of various molecules, such as JAK-1, Tyk2, and others. One can identify molecules which mediate this interaction by measuring the activity of one or more of the molecules in the pathway, to identify agonists and antagonists. These, in turn, are useful therapeutic agents, where inappropriate expression of one of the activated molecules is at issue, and requires amelioration.
摘要:
The invention relates to new members of the Class II cytokine receptor family, such as LICR-2. The new member binds to AK155, and mediates STAT activation.
摘要:
The invention involves isolation of nucleic acid molecules, the expression of which are upregulated by interleukin-9. The amino acid sequences of the proteins which correspond to the nucleic acid molecules show some structural features of cytokines. In addition to the nucleic acid molecules and the proteins, various uses of the molecules are disclosed. The molecules are referred to as T cell induceable factors.
摘要:
The invention describes nucleic acid sequences which code for the interleukin 9 receptor (IL9-R) molecule. These sequences may be used as probes to identify cells expressing the molecule, and as agents to transfect recipient cells.