摘要:
The present invention relates to compounds that may be used to inhibit activation of protein kinase G (“PKG”). It is based, at least in part, on the discovery of the tertiary structure of PKG and the identification of molecules that either bind to the active site of PKG and/or are analogs of balanol.
摘要:
Provided are compositions comprising a cocaine esterase (CocE) and a compound that thermostabilizes the CocE. Also provided are methods of thermostabilizing a cocaine esterase. Additionally provided are methods of treating a mammal undergoing a cocaine-induced condition. Methods of determining whether a compound is a thermostabilizing agent for a protein are also provided. Uses of the above-described compositions for the treatment of a cocaine-induced condition is additionally provided. Additionally provided is an isolated nucleic acid encoding a CocE polypeptide having the substitutions L169K and G173Q, and the CocE polypeptide encoded by that nucleic acid, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Further provided is the use of that composition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a cocaine-induced condition and for the treatment of a cocaine-induced condition.
摘要:
The present invention relates to anti-drug vaccines based on conjugates between the drug and a non-immunogenic carrier protein. In preferred embodiments, it provides for anti-cocaine vaccines and their use to diminish the effects and/or use of cocaine in a subject.
摘要:
Disclosed herein are methods for treating a disease involving α-synucleic aggregation using (1) a compound which reduces the amount of polyamines in an amount effective to reduce α-synucleic aggregation; (2) a compound which inhibits polyamine synthesis in an amount effective to reduce α-synucleic aggregation; or (3) a compound which inhibits α-synucleic aggregation in an amount effective to reduce α-synucleic aggregation. Also disclosed are methods for reducing the amount of α-synucleic aggregation in a brain cell using (1) a compound which reduces the amount of polyamines in an amount effective to reduce α-synucleic aggregation; (2) a compound which inhibits polyamine synthesis in an amount effective to reduce α-synucleic aggregation; or (3) a compound which inhibits α-synucleic aggregation in an amount effective to reduce α-synucleic aggregation. Disclosed herein are also compounds which can be used in the above described methods.
摘要:
The present invention provides a method for regulating blood pressure in a hemodialysis subject using a vasopressin receptor agonist, so as to facilitate removal of excessive extracellular fluid in the subject.
摘要:
Disclosed are catalytic antibodies and polypeptides capable of degrading cocaine. Said catalytic antibodies and polypeptides are characterized by the amino acid sequence of their complementary determining regions and framework regions. The present invention also discloses a pharmaceutical composition and a method for decreasing the concentration and a method for decreasing the concentration of cocaine of a subject. Finally, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating cocaine overdose and addiction in subjects.
摘要:
Disclosed herein is an apparatus that efficiently clears solutes from blood of patients with renal disease solely by convection and with a single filter that includes a hemofilter, a blood pump for drawing blood from a patient and propelling the blood into a mixing chamber, a mixing and detention chamber where the blood and a non-isosmotic diluent are mixed and are allowed to approach or reach equilibrium (with regard to solute concentration), a mixing element for creating turbulence in the mixing/detention chamber, and suitable tubing for carrying the pumped blood to and from the patent. Methods for utilizing the apparatus are also disclosed.
摘要:
This invention provides compounds which are analogs to the hydrolysis transition-state of a cocaine benzoyl ester group. This invention also provides such analogs linked to carrier proteins, and antibodies thereto. This invention further provides pharmaceutical composition for decreasing cocaine concentration in a subject using the antibodies produced.
摘要:
The present invention provides a compound having the structure: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are each independently H, halogen, CF3, C1-C4 alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; X is N or CR6, wherein R6 is H, OH, or halogen; A is absent or present, and when present is B has the structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
摘要:
Provided are compositions comprising a cocaine esterase (CocE) and a compound that thermostabilizes the CocE. Also provided are methods of thermostabilizing a cocaine esterase. Additionally provided are methods of treating a mammal undergoing a cocaine-induced condition. Methods of determining whether a compound is a thermostabilizing agent for a protein are also provided. Uses of the above-described compositions for the treatment of a cocaine-induced condition is additionally provided. Additionally provided is an isolated nucleic acid encoding a CocE polypeptide having the substitutions L169K and G173Q, and the CocE polypeptide encoded by that nucleic acid, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Further provided is the use of that composition for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a cocaine-induced condition and for the treatment of a cocaine-induced condition.