摘要:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can be prevented or treated by down-regulating the autoimmune response to the C-terminal-DNA-binding domain of the p53 protein (p53) by an active principle selected from the group consisting of: (i) a peptide of, or comprising, the C-terminal DNA-binding domain of the p53 protein; (ii) a monoclonal antibody (mAb) specific for said domain of p53 (Ab1), and fragments thereof; (iii) an mAb specific for Ab1 (hereinafter Ab2), and fragments thereof; (iv) a peptide based on a complementarity determining region (CDR) of the heavy or light chain of said Ab1 or Ab2; (v) a DNA molecule coding for (i) and (iv) of for the variable region of said Ab1 and Ab2 of (ii) and (iii); and (vi) T cells specific for (i) to (iv), fragments thereof, T cell receptor (TCR) thereof and peptides comprising the variable region of said TCR. SLE can also be diagnosed by assaying for antibodies (Ab1) against the C-terminal DNA-binding domain of p53 or antibodies (Ab2) specific to the Ab1 antibodies.
摘要:
The invention relates to methods of inducing an anti-tumor immunity and/or inducing an immune responses to p53 in mammals. The methods comprise administering to a mammal an effective amount of at least one immunogen selected from the group consisting of: (i) a peptide based on a CDR of the heavy or light chain of an anti-p53 mAb, which peptide is capable of eliciting antibodies to p53; and (ii) a DNA molecule coding for the variable (V) region of an anti-p53 mAb in a suitable gene delivery vehicle. Preferably the immunogen is administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition. Preferably the peptide is 7 to 30 amino acid residues in length and contains a sequence of the CDR2 or CDR3 of the heavy chain, or of the CDR3 of the light chain of an anti-p53 mAb.
摘要:
The invention relates to methods of inducing an anti-tumor immunity and/or inducing an immune responses to p53 in mammals. The methods comprise administering to a mammal an effective amount of at least one immunogen selected from the group consisting of: (i) a peptide based on a CDR of the heavy or light chain of an anti-p53 mAb, which peptide is capable of eliciting antibodies to p53; and (ii) a DNA molecule coding for the variable (V) region of an anti-p53 mAb in a suitable gene delivery vehicle. Preferably the immunogen is administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition. Preferably the peptide is 7 to 30 amino acid residues in length and contains a sequence of the CDR2 or CDR3 of the heavy chain, or of the CDR3 of the light chain of an anti-p53 mAb.
摘要:
The present invention relates to peptides capable of inhibiting cellular and immune stress responses in a eukaryotic cell. The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of human degenerative diseases and inflammation, utilizing these peptides.
摘要:
The invention relates to the use of an immunogen selected from the group consisting of (i) an anti-p53 mAb; (ii) a fragment of an anti-p53 mAb; (iii) a peptide based on a CDR of the heavy or light chain of an anti-p53 mAb, which peptide is capable of eliciting antibodies to p53; and (iv) a DNA molecule coding for the variable (V) region of an anti-p53 mAb in a suitable gene delivery vehicle, for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition useful for induction of anti-tumor immunity in mammals, for activating an enhanced immune response to a p53 molecule in mammals, and/or for induction of immune responses to mutated and wild-type forms of a p53 in mammals. The use of anti-p53 mAbs and novel peptides based on the CDR2 and CDR3 of the heavy chains and CDR3 of the light chains of different anti-p53 mAbs are disclosed.
摘要:
The present invention relates to peptides capable of inhibiting cellular and immune stress responses in a eukaryotic cell. The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of human degenerative diseases and inflammation, utilizing these peptides.
摘要:
The present invention relates to peptides capable of inhibiting cellular and immune stress responses in a eukaryotic cell. The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of human degenerative diseases and inflammation, utilizing these peptides.
摘要:
The invention relates to the use of an immunogen selected from the group consisting of(i) an anti-p53 mAb;(ii) a fragment of an anti-p53 mAb;(iii) a peptide based on a CDR of the heavy or light chain of an anti-p53 mAb, which peptide is capable of eliciting antibodies to p53; and(iv) a DNA molecule coding for the variable (V) region of an anti-p53 mAb in a suitable gene delivery vehicle,for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition useful for induction of anti-tumor immunity in mammals, for activating an enhanced immune response to a p53 molecule in mammals, and/or for induction of immune responses to mutated and wild-type forms of a p53 in mammals. The use of anti-p53 mAbs and novel peptides based on the CDR2 and CDR3 of the heavy chains and CDR3 of the light chains of different anti-p53 mAbs are disclosed.
摘要:
The present invention relates to peptides capable of inhibiting cellular and immune stress responses in a eukaryotic cell. The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of human degenerative diseases and inflammation, utilizing peptides recognized by monoclonal anti-DNA antibodies, the peptides having anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory activity. The invention further provides antibody molecules and uses thereof for the isolation of such peptides.
摘要:
The present invention provides improved vaccines comprising an isolated viral antigenic peptide and a synthetic peptide derived from a T cell epitope of HSP60. The invention includes mixtures where the peptide serves as an adjuvant as well as conjugates where the peptide is covalently linked to the viral antigen. The known synthetic peptide carrier, p458, provides significantly improved immunogenicity for synthetic viral epitopes and analogs. Ec27 is a novel peptide derived from HSP60 which increases the immunogenicity substantially of the viral antigen both as a mixture or a covalent conjugate. Some of the isolated viral epitopes are novel and are claimed for diagnostic as well as therapeutic or prophylactic uses.