摘要:
The present invention relates generally to peptide sequences, and method of their use, which sequences modulate the activity of anti-idiotypic T cells. The activity of the anti-idiotypic T cells of interest is related to the ability of these T cells to recognize anti-p277 T cells. The peptides of the present invention thus include important tools in the effort to diagnose, prevent, alleviate or treat disease related to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).
摘要:
Substances comprising disaccharides and substances comprising carboxylated and/or sulfated oligosaccharides in substantially purified form, and methods of using same, are disclosed for the regulation of cytokine activity in a host. For instance, the secretion of active Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-.alpha.) can be either inhibited or augmented selectively by administration to the host of an effective amount of a substance of the invention. Thus, the present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their use for the prevention and/or treatment of pathological processes involving the induction of active cytokine secretion, such as TNF-.alpha.. The invention also relates to the initiation of a desirable immune system-related response by the host to the presence of activators, including pathogens. The substances and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be administered daily, at very low effective doses, typically below 0.1 mg/kg human, or at intervals of up to about 5-8 days, preferably once a week.
摘要:
A method for reducing the severity of host vs graft reaction (HVGR) by the transplant recipient of donor organ or tissue by the transplant recipient and is based on the discovery that hsp60 autoimmunity can function as an accelerator of foreign immunity and the down-regulation of hsp60 autoimmunity suppresses or prevents the graft rejection reaction. Administration of any composition which causes the down-regulation of hsp60 autoimmunity, such as hsp60 or peptide p277 in a tolerogenic carrier or a biologically active carrier capable of mediating a TH1.fwdarw.TH2 shift, will thus reduce the severity of HVGR.
摘要:
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of pathological processes involving the induction of TNF-.alpha. secretion comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). In the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention, the LMWH is present in a low effective dose and is administered at intervals of about 5-8 days. Furthermore, the LMWH is capable of inhibiting in vitro TNF-.alpha. secretion by resting T cells and/or macrophages in response to T cell-specific antigens, mitogens, macrophage activators, disrupted extracellular matrix (dECM), laminin, fibronectin, and the like.
摘要:
The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions intended to decrease the incidence of tumor metastasis in patients who suffer from malignant diseases.The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention contain as active ingredient heparin or a suitable derivative thereof. Amongst suitable derivatives are N-desulfated and N-acetylated heparin.The dosage of the administered heparin or heparin derivative is quite critical and will generally be in the range of from 0.05 mg/kg/day to about 0.5 mg/kg/day. A preferred range is between about 0.1 mg/kg/day to about 0.5 mg/kg/day.
摘要翻译:本发明涉及旨在降低患有恶性疾病的患者的肿瘤转移发生率的药物组合物。 本发明的药物组合物含有作为活性成分的肝素或其合适的衍生物。 其中合适的衍生物是N-脱硫和N-乙酰化肝素。 给药的肝素或肝素衍生物的剂量是非常关键的,通常在0.05mg / kg /天至约0.5mg / kg /天的范围内。 优选的范围为约0.1mg / kg /天至约0.5mg / kg /天。
摘要:
The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the alleviation of arthritic diseases. These contain as active ingredient mycobacteria or fractions of these, e.g. obtained by fractionation in certain solvents. The compositions can also be used for vaccinations. There is also provided an assay for the diagnosis of arthritic diseases, and a kit for carrying such an assay.
摘要:
Apparatus for treatment of the common cold or allergic rhinitis including apparatus for providing a heated and humidified stream of gas at a precisely controlled temperature at a location spaced from a patient's nostrils. According to a preferred embodiment the stream is provided at a temperature of 43.degree. C. plus or minus 0.5.degree. C. A corresponding technique for treatment is also provided.