摘要:
Described herein is the finding that hyaluronan antagonists that inhibit hyaluronan signaling are capable of inhibiting airway inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR). The present disclosure provides a method of preventing or reducing AHR in a subject suffering from or at risk for AHR by administering a hyaluronan antagonist. Also provided is a method of treating an airway disease or disorder in a subject by administering a hyaluronan antagonist. Hyaluronan antagonists include, for example, heparosan and hyaluronan oligosaccharides (oHAs). In some embodiments, the hyaluronan antagonist is administered locally to the airway, such as with an inhaler or nebulizer.
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The invention provides an isolated or purified T cell receptor (TCR) having antigenic specificity for a) melanoma antigen family A (MAGE A)-3 in the context of HLA-A1 or b) MAGE-A12 in the context of HLA-Cw7. The invention further provides related polypeptides and proteins, as well as related nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, and populations of cells. Further provided by the invention are antibodies, or an antigen binding portion thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions relating to the TCRs of the invention. Methods of detecting the presence of cancer in a host and methods of treating or preventing cancer in a host are further provided by the invention.
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The instant invention is directed towards tetracycline compositions, and methods of inhibiting Tdp1 activity, and methods of treating Tdp1-associated disorders.
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Methods of inhibiting metastasis in cancer patients are provided, wherein the methods comprise reducing TGFβ signaling, for example, by reducing TGF receptor II expression in myeloid cells. Vectors comprising a TGFβ receptor II RNAi nucleic acid sequence operably linked to a myeloid specific promoter also are provided. A method of diagnosing cancer in an individual by determining TGFβ receptor II expression in myeloid cells in the individual is provided. Additionally, a method of modulating TGFβ activity in myeloid cells in a cancer patient comprising administering a regulator of at least one of the GSK3 and PI3K pathways to the patient is provided.
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The invention relates to a method for treating uterine fibroids, which method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof, an effective amount of 17α-acetoxy-11β-[4-N,N-dimethylamino-phenyl)-19-norpregna-4,9-diene-3,20-dione (ulipristal) or any metabolite thereof. More particularly, the method is useful for reducing or stopping bleeding in a patient afflicted with uterine fibroids, and/or for reducing the size of uterine fibroids.
摘要:
Methods for determining if a subject has or is susceptible to having an age-associated vascular disorder are disclosed. The method includes determining if the subject exhibits altered expression of a product of one or more of the genes listed in Table 1 relative to a control level of expression of the gene product. Altered expression of one or more of the genes listed in Table 1 indicates that the subject has or is susceptible to having an age-associated vascular disorder. In specific examples the gene product is a product of the MFG-E8 and an increase in expression indicates the subject has or is susceptible to having an age-associated vascular disorder.
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The invention provides a radiolabeled affibody molecule comprising a fragment of an IgG-binding domain of protein A from Staphylococcus aureus, a bifunctional linker, and a radiolabel comprising 18F or 76Br, wherein the bifunctional linker links the fragment and the radiolabel. The affibody molecule binds with high affinity to select receptors, which are over-expressed in certain cancers. Since the radionuclides emit a positron, the in vitro and in vivo binding characteristics of the radiolabeled affibody can be assessed using diagnostic imaging.
摘要:
Disclosed herein are isolated immunogens including variant gp120 polypeptides. In an example, a variant gp120 polypeptide includes a deletion of at least 8 consecutive residues of the fourth conserved loop (C4) between residues 419 and 434 of gp120 according to HXB2 numbering. Also provided are isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding the disclosed isolated immunogens. In an example, an isolated nucleic acid molecule further includes a nucleic acid molecule encoding a hepatitis B surface antigen or a variant thereof. Compositions including the isolated immunogens including variant gp120 polypeptides are also disclosed. In some examples, a composition further includes a carrier protein, such as a hepatitis B surface antigen or a variant thereof (natural or recombinant). Viral-like particles are also provided including any of the disclosed isolated immunogens or compositions. Also disclosed are uses of these variant gp120 polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding variant polypeptides, such as to induce an immune response to HIV-1.
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Disclosed is a method of treating a disease involving myelin and/or axonal loss, such as a demyelinating disease, in a mammal comprising administering a compound of formula I in which R1-R11 and n are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using a compound of formula I to treat neurodegeneration associated with inflammation and to reduce myelin and/or axonal loss.
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Disclosed are methods of preparing a macromolecular conjugated ligand and a metal complex thereof. The metal complex is targeted for use as a contrast agent, for example, in MRI. The method of preparing a macromolecular conjugated ligand comprises: (a) providing a compound of formula (I) wherein R, A, and Pg are as defined herein, (b) reacting the compound of formula (I) with a macromolecular compound (e.g., dendrimer) in an organic solvent medium which is substantially free of water to obtain a macromolecular conjugated compound, and (c) removing the carboxyl-protecting groups to obtain a carboxyl-deprotected macromolecular conjugated compound. The metal complex can be prepared by reacting the carboxyl-deprotected macromolecular conjugated compound with an ion (e.g., Gd(III)). Also disclosed are two carboxyl-protected 1B4M-DTPA intermediate compounds.