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Transdominant repressors of viral gene phenotypic expression derived from the rev gene product of HIV-1 or the rex gene product of HTLV-1 and corresponding mutated genes, having the capability of repressing the Rev function in HIV-1 and/or the Rex function in HTLV-I and HTLV-II and, in some cases, both the Rev and the Rex function and are, therefore, active in more than one viral species. Such transdominant viral mutants are useful as anti-viral agents to, for example protect cells against the deleterious effects of viral, e.g. HIV-1, infection.
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A method of producing active immunity against a viral disease in an animal subject comprises administering to the subject a vaccine conjugate consisting essentially of a live virus and a neutralizing factor bound to the live virus. The neutralizing factor is selected from the group consisting of antibodies and antibody fragments. The live virus is one capable of producing disease in the subject, and the antibody or antibody fragment is one capable of neutralizing the live virus. Preferred subjects are birds, a preferred virus is Infectious Bursal Disease Virus, and a preferred route of administration to birds is by in ovo administration.
Abstract:
Transdominant repressors of viral gene phenotypic expression derived from the rev gene product of HIV-1 or the rex gene product of HTLV-1 and corresponding mutated genes are described, having the capability of repressing the Rev function in HIV-1 and/or the Rex function in HTLV-I and HTLV-II. Transient gene expression analysis of a series of missense and deletion mutants has been used. Sane of the mutants found repress both the Rev and the Rex function and are thus active in more than one viral species. Transdominant viral mutants represent a promising new class of anti-viral agents. Cellular expression of these transdominant inhibitors may be used in such therapeutic approaches as intracellular immunization in order to protect cells against the deleterious effects of viral, e.g. HIV-1 infection.
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Isolated and purified envelope protein of HTLV-I is provided devoid of non-envelope protein of HTLV-I and having substantially the same conformation as the envelope protein in native HTLV-I. The protein is produced recombinantly using a dual vaccinia/T7 polymerase system. Non-glycosylated and glycosylated forms of the protein are produced. Glycosylated forms are recognized by antibodies specific for the envelope protein of HTLV-I. Monoclonal antibodies are provided which are specific for the HTLV-I envelope protein and non-binding to HTLV-I envelope protein in denatured form. The HTLV-I envelope protein is cross-reactive with antibodies of HTLV-II and STLV. The envelope protein is useful in diagnosis of infection by HTLV-I and HTLV-II.
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Novel HTLV-I and HTLV-II peptides are disclosed for use in diagnostic assays for detecting and confirming HTLV-I and HTLV-II infection in human sera. The peptides are derived from analogous regions of HTLV-I and HTLV-II gp21 envelope protein, and are diagnostic of HTLV-I or HTLV-II infection. The invention also includes an assay kit and method for detecting, and discriminating between, HTLV-I and HTLV-II infection in humans.
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A hybrid cell line is provided which is capable of producing monoclonal antibodies which binds to HTLV-I and HTLV-II core antigens p24 and p53; but does not bind the p19 core antigen. The antibody also binds to core antigens of simian T-cell leukemia virus Type I (STLV-I). The monoclonal antibody is identified as the KC-88 monoclonal antibody. The cell line which produces the KC-88 monoclonal antibody has been deposited in the American Type Culture Collection, Rockville, Md. and assigned A.T.C.C. Deposit No. HB 10562.
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An antibody of a human leukemia virus-related peptide obtained by collecting an antibody produced in a mammal body by administering to the mammal an antigen prepared by reacting a human leukemia virus-related peptide selected from the group consisting of:(a) a peptide represented by formula (1):H-Tyr-Val-Glu-Pro-Thr-Ala-Pro-Gln-Val-Leu-H (1)(b) a peptide represented by formula (2):R-Ile-Pro-His-Pro-Lys-Asn-Ser-Ile-Gly-Gly-Glu-Val-OH (2)wherein R is the same as drefined above;(c) a peptide represented by formula (3):R-Thr-Trp-Thr-Pro-Lys-Asp-Lys-Thr-Lys-Val-Leu-OH (3)wherein R is the same as defined above;(d) a peptide represented by formula (4):H-Val-Val-Gln-Pro-Lys-Lys-Pro-Pro-Pro-Tyr-OH (4)(e) a peptide represented by formula (5):R-Met-Gly-Gln-Ile-Phe-Ser-Arg-Ser-Ala-Ser-Pro-OH (5)wherein R is the same as defined above; and(f) a peptide represented by formula (6):H-Tyr-Pro-Glu-Gly-Thr-Pro-Lys-Asp-Pro-Ile-Leu-Arg-Ser-Leu-OH (6)as a hapten, with a carrier in the presence of a hapten-carrier binding agent.
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Methods of manufacturing and purifying metal chelate conjugated monoclonal antibodies are described. The chelated metal may be one which emits alpha, beta or gamma radiation, or positrons. Alternatively, the metal can be one which is fluorogenic or paramagnetic. The conjugates are suited for diagnostic and therapeutic uses.
Abstract:
Transcriptomes of individual neurons provide rich information about cell types and dynamic states. However, it is difficult to capture rare dynamic processes, such as adult neurogenesis, because isolation from dense adult tissue is challenging, and markers for each phase are limited. Here, Applicants developed Nuc-seq, Div-Seq, and Dronc-Seq. Div-seq combines Nuc-Seq, a scalable single nucleus RNA-Seq method, with EdU-mediated labeling of proliferating cells. Nuc-Seq can sensitively identify closely related cell types within the adult hippocampus. Div-Seq can track transcriptional dynamics of newborn neurons in an adult neurogenic region in the hippocampus. Dronc-Seq uses a microfluidic device to co-encapsulate individual nuclei in reverse emulsion aqueous droplets in an oil medium together with one uniquely barcoded mRNA-capture bead. Finally, Applicants found rare adult newborn GABAergic neurons in the spinal cord, a non-canonical neurogenic region. Taken together, Nuc-Seq, Div-Seq and Dronc-Seq allow for unbiased analysis of any complex tissue.
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A ligand includes each of the complementary-determining regions (CDRs) set forth in SEQ ID No. 1, SEQ ID No. 2, SEQ ID No. 3 SEQ ID No. 4, SEQ ID No. 5 and SEQ ID No. 6 or any sequence having either number of substituted aminoacids within said sequences as indicated in the following, from 0 to 3 in CDR1 (SEQ ID No.1), from 0 to 2 in CDR2 (SEQ ID No.2), from 0 to 2 in CDR3 (SEQ ID No.3), from 0 to 1 in CDR4 (SEQ ID No.4), from 0 to 4 in CDR5 (SEQ ID No.5), from 0 to 2 in CDR6 (SEQ ID No.6), or aminoacids substituted with other aminoacids having equivalent chemical functions and properties, within said sequences SEQ ID No. 1 to SEQ ID No. 6.
Abstract translation:配体包括SEQ ID No.1,SEQ ID No.2,SEQ ID No.3,SEQ ID No.4,SEQ ID No.5和SEQ ID No.6所示的每个互补决定区(CDR) 或在CDR1(SEQ ID No.1)中为0〜3,CDR2(SEQ ID No.2)为0〜2,0〜2的任意序列,在所述序列内具有任意数量的取代氨基酸的序列, 在CDR3(SEQ ID No.3)中,在CDR4(SEQ ID No.4)中为0至1,CDR5(SEQ ID No.5)为0至4,CDR6为0至2(SEQ ID No.6 )或在所述序列SEQ ID No.1至SEQ ID No.6内具有等同化学功能和性质的其它氨基酸取代的氨基酸。