摘要:
The present invention relates to novel galectin 11 proteins which are members of the galectin superfamily. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human galectin 11 proteins. Galectin 11 polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of galectin 11 activity. Also provided are diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
摘要:
The present invention relates to galectin 11 proteins which are members of the galectin superfamily. In particular, the present invention relates to full-length polypeptides, fragments, and variants of galectin 11.
摘要:
An IgE-binding protein, .epsilon.BP, which contains two domains: the amino-terminal domain (140 amino acids) consists of a highly conserved repetitive amino acid sequence, Tyr-Pro-Gly-Pro/Gln-Ala/Thr-Pro-Ala-Pro-Gly-Ala, whereas the carboxyl-terminal domain (122 amino acids) shares significant sequence homology with a domain of lymphocyte/macrophage receptor for the Fc portion of IgG is disclosed.
摘要:
In accordance with the present invention, there are provided methods for the separation of biological materials employing a variety of polymeric materials with defined chemical, physical and mechanical properties. Thus, a wide range of biological materials (i.e., from very low to very high molecular weight) can be separated according to the present invention. Polymeric materials contemplated for use in the practice of the present invention are block copolymers of partially hydrolyzed acrylonitrile which have excellent storage stability, are chemically inert, contain minimal residual concentration of monomeric species, and can be prepared in large scale.
摘要:
Inhibitors of galectin-3 expression or activity, for administering to a subject in an amount sufficient to reduce or decrease onset, progression, severity, frequency, duration or probability of one or more symptoms associated with asthma, among other respiratory airway and respiratory mucosal disorders.
摘要:
The present invention relates to methods of modulating cell migration, particularly, monocyte, neutrophil or macrophage migration, using galectin-3, galectin-3 binding polypeptide, or galectin-3 receptor binding polypeptide. Specifically provided are methods for increasing cell migration to sites of inflammation, infection or a tumor. Also provided are methods for identifying agents that modulate galectin-3 mediated migration, compositions containing galectin-3 or a functional subsequence thereof, and microfabricated devices that deliver galectin-3 or functional galectin-3 subsequences.