Abstract:
The methods and compositions described herein relate, in part, to the generation of a synthetic degradation system in E. coli that provides tunable control of the protein level of targeted genes by using components of the Mesoplasma florum tmRNA system. Provided herein are degradation tag variants that permit independent control of both the initial level and inducible degradation rate of attached proteins.
Abstract:
Systems and processes for performing solid phase peptide synthesis are generally described. Solid phase peptide synthesis is a known process in which amino acid residues are added to peptides that have been immobilized on a solid support. In certain embodiments, the inventive systems and methods can be used to perform solid phase peptide synthesis quickly while maintaining high yields. Certain embodiments relate to processes and systems that may be used to heat, transport, and/or mix reagents in ways that reduce the amount of time required to perform solid phase peptide synthesis.
Abstract:
Provided are novel peptides of Formula SEQ ID No. 1: J1CysX1X2X3X4X5X6ProX7ThrCysJ2J3(J4)s(J5)t; (SEQ ID No. 1) pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are effective inhibitors of light chains to uromodulin.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an antibody-immobilized carrier that can be used in antibody screening, a method of producing the antibody-immobilized carrier, and use of the antibody-immobilized carrier. Efficient antibody screening can be carried out particularly by an antibody-immobilized carrier including two or more antibody immobilized regions onto each of which a heavy-chain low-molecular-weight antibody and a light-chain low-molecular-weight antibody are separately immobilized, the two or more antibody immobilized regions each being included in an independent manner, the heavy-chain low-molecular-weight antibody including a heavy-chain variable region, the light-chain low-molecular-weight antibody including a light-chain variable region, the heavy-chain low-molecular-weight antibody and the light-chain low-molecular-weight antibody each being derived from an antibody recognizing a different antigen.
Abstract:
Peptide-drug conjugates comprising p-aminobenzyl carbamoyl or p-aminobenzolyl carbonate self-immolating linkers are disclosed. The peptide-drug conjugates comprise a peptide moiety that can be cleaved by cellular proteases, bound to the self-immolating linker, which linker is bound to a cytotoxic drug moiety. Upon cleavage of the peptide moiety, the linker self-immolates, releasing the cytotoxic drug in active form. Dimeric structures of the peptide drug conjugates comprising two molecules of cytotoxic drug per conjugate are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Use of synthetic peptides derived from Trypanosoma cruzi antigens and their use in vaccination against trypomastigote infection and Chagas disease. T. cruzi uses several surface proteins to invade the host. In their role of protection, the surface protients ensure the targeting and invasion of specific cells or tissues. A conserved region in the family of mucin-associated surface proteins (MASP) was used to analyze the expression of MASP at different points of invasion and proved to be important for host cell invasion, thus suggesting MASP as a candidate for vaccine development. A synthetic peptide, MASPsyn, was studied and showed efficacy in stimulating antibody and cytokine production necessary for resistance against the parasite.
Abstract:
The present invention refers to biochemistry, namely to new peptide compounds having the ability to selectively block the muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. The claimed compounds have common formula (I): X1-X2-X3-Pro-X4-Pro-X5 (SEQ ID NO: 54), where X1 is chosen within H, Ac—, Palm-; X2 is chosen within Trp, Tyr; X3 is chosen within Trp, Tyr; X4 is chosen within Lys, Orn, Dbu, Dpr, Arg; X5 is chosen within —OH, —NH2, —OCH3, —OC2H5, —NH—C6H5. The invention can be applied in cosmetics for smoothing mimic and age-related Wrinkles.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及生物化学,即具有选择性阻断肌肉型烟碱乙酰胆碱受体的能力的新肽化合物。 要求保护的化合物具有通式(I):X1-X2-X3-Pro-X4-Pro-X5(SEQ ID NO:54),其中X1选自H,Ac-,Palm-; X2选择在Trp,Tyr; X3在Trp,Tyr中选择; X4选自Lys,Orn,Dbu,Dpr,Arg; X5选自-OH,-NH 2,-OCH 3,-OC 2 H 5,-NH-C 6 H 5。 本发明可应用于化妆品中,用于平滑模拟和年龄相关的皱纹。
Abstract:
The present invention relates to peptides capable of inhibiting the formation of the complex between the Asf1 histone chaperone and histones H3-H4, and to the use thereof as a drug, particularly for treating cancer.
Abstract:
Methods of producing bio-fuel and other high-value products from oleaginous biomass (e.g. algae biomass) are provided. The two-step methods use a first step of subcritical water extraction of the biomass at low temperatures to produce polysaccharides and other high value products of interest, followed by, ii) hydrothermal liquefaction of remaining solid biomass at high temperatures to produce bio-oil.
Abstract:
A novel method of treating and preventing bacterial diseases is provided. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibition of Gram negative, Gram positive and acid fast bacilli in general and tuberculosis (TB), mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), and anthrax in particular. Thus, the invention relates to modulation of cellular activities, including macrophage activity, and the like. More particularly, the present invention relates to the inhibitory compounds comprising naturally occurring and man-made inhibitors of serine protease.