Abstract:
Exocyclic peptide mimetics that disable Fas were developed. A three dimensional model of the Fas receptor-ligand complex was constructed and structurally predicted regions of the receptor that were relevant to binding ligand were used to create constrained peptide mimetics. Exocyclic anti-Fas peptide mimetics were identified that block Fas receptor-ligand interactions, and modulate Fas biological activity both in vitro and in vivo. The mimetics are useful, e.g., for treating Fas-related pathologies.
Abstract:
Methods, systems and kits are provided for detecting molecules expressing a selected epitope in a sample through use of an epitope detector containing a single chain Fv for the selected epitope or a constrained epitope specific.CDR attached to an oligonucleotide.
Abstract:
Methods of inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and the activity of osteoclasts are disclosed. Methods of treating patients who have diseases characterized bone loss are disclosed. The present invention also provides peptides and peptide analogues designed from a binding loop of a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNF-R) superfamily. According to the methods, an amount of an inhibitor effective to inhibit osteoclastogenesis is administered to the patient. Methods of modulating dendritic cell maturation, T cell proliferation, and/or CD40 receptor systems in an individual are disclosed. The methods comprise the step of administering to the individual an amount of an inhibitor effective to modulating dendritic cell maturation, T cell proliferation, and/or CD40 receptor systems.
Abstract:
Methods of inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and the activity of osteoclasts are disclosed. Methods of treating patients who have diseases characterized bone loss are disclosed. According to the methods, an amount of a TRANCE/RANK inhibitor effective to inhibit osteoclastogenesis is administered to the patient. Pharmaceutical compositions which comprise TRANCE/RANK inhibitor in an amount effective to inhibit osteoclastogenesis. Methods of modulating dendritic cell maturation, T cell proliferation, and/or CD40 receptor systems in an individual are disclosed. The methods comprise the step of administering to the individual an amount of a TRANCE/RANK inhibitor effective to modulating dendritic cell maturation, T cell proliferation, and/or CD40 receptor systems.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to peptides and peptide analogues designed from a binding loop of a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNF-R) superfamily. In particular, it relates to cyclic peptides and peptide analogues designed from a binding loop of TNF-R which inhibit TNF binding to its cellular receptors, and methods of making and using such compounds to inhibit the biological activities of TNF.
Abstract:
Nucleic acid molecules that comprise a nucleotide sequence that encodes a protein that dimerizes with epidermal growth factor receptor and p185 and lacks tyrosine kinase activity are disclosed. The nucleic acid molecules in combination with delivery components are disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and therapeutic compositions for treatment of mammalian tumors wherein the cells of such tumor express both epidermal growth factor receptor and p185neu, p185c-neu or a homologue of p185neu or p185c-neu and the epidermal growth factor. At least one antibody specific for epidermal growth factor receptor, monoclonal antibody 425, and at least one antibody specific for p185neu, p185c-neu or a homologue of p185neu or p185c-neu, monoclonal antibody 7.16.4, are administered to the mammal in an amount effective to reduce tumor growth.
Abstract:
Novels peptides and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same are disclosed. Conjugated compositions peptides linked to detectable agents and/or cytotoxic agents. are disclosed. Method of detecting tumors that have p185 on tumor cell surfaces are disclosed. Methods of preventing transformation of a normal cell into a tumor cell in an individual at risk of developing a tumor having tumor cells which have p185 on their surfaces are disclosed. Methods of treating an individual who has cancer characterized by tumor cells that have a p185 on their cell surfaces are disclosed.
Abstract:
Mammals are vaccinated against infectious organisms and polypeptides are screened for utility as vaccines by a complementing set of monoclonal antibodies, the first of which antibodies binds specifically to the site on the organism which itself binds specifically to a receptor on a host cell of the mammal, and the second of which binds specifically to the first. Vaccination is done with the second antibody alone, and screening is done by determining whether the polypeptide binds to the first antibody.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor receptor I, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds and compositions thereof in the treatment of TNF-α mediated conditions: Formula (I)