摘要:
The present invention provides methods for detecting changes in tryptophan concentrations in a cell and methods for identifying agents that modulate cellular tryptophan concentrations. In particular, the present invention provides methods for detecting cellular exchange between tryptophan and kynurenine, and methods for identifying agents that modulate this exchange. The present invention also provides methods for treating a disease associated with immunosuppression in a subject in need thereof. In particular, the present invention is directed toward a method of treating a disease associated with immunosuppression comprising contacting the disease with an agent that modulates cellular Trp/kynurenine exchange. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for identifying an agent that modulates an immunosuppression.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods for detecting changes in tryptophan concentrations in a cell and methods for identifying agents that modulate cellular tryptophan concentrations. In particular, the present invention provides methods for detecting cellular exchange between tryptophan and kynurenine, and methods for identifying agents that modulate this exchange. The present invention also provides methods for treating a disease associated with immunosuppression in a subject in need thereof. In particular, the present invention is directed toward a method of treating a disease associated with immunosuppression comprising contacting the disease with an agent that modulates cellular Trp/kynurenine exchange. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for identifying an agent that modulates an immunosuppression.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods for detecting changes in tryptophan concentrations in a cell and methods for identifying agents that modulate cellular tryptophan concentrations. In particular, the present invention provides methods for detecting cellular exchange between tryptophan and kynurenine, and methods for identifying agents that modulate this exchange. The present invention also provides methods for treating a disease associated with immunosuppression in a subject in need thereof. In particular, the present invention is directed toward a method of treating a disease associated with immunosuppression comprising contacting the disease with an agent that modulates cellular Trp/kynurenine exchange. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for identifying an agent that modulates an immunosuppression.
摘要:
The present invention provides methods for detecting changes in tryptophan concentrations in a cell and methods for identifying agents that modulate cellular tryptophan concentrations. In particular, the present invention provides methods for detecting cellular exchange between tryptophan and kynurenine, and methods for identifying agents that modulate this exchange. The present invention also provides methods for treating a disease associated with immunosuppression in a subject in need thereof. In particular, the present invention is directed toward a method of treating a disease associated with immunosuppression comprising contacting the disease with an agent that modulates cellular Trp/kynurenine exchange. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods for identifying an agent that modulates an immunosuppression.
摘要:
A method of modulating TH1 cell functioning in a mammal, comprising administering to said mammal an effective amount of one or more IDO-mediated tryptophan metabolites or derivatives thereof; or an antagonist thereof.
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This invention provides a vaccine comprising (i) an anthrose-containing saccharide in an amount effective to enhance immunity against Bacillus anthracis in a subject and (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a vaccine comprising (i) a conjugate of an anthrose-containing saccharide in an amount effective to enhance immunity against Bacillus anthracis in a subject, wherein the anthrose-containing saccharide is conjugated to a biomolecule via a linker, and (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a method for vaccinating a subject against Bacillus anthracis infection comprising administering to the subject a vaccine comprising (i) an anthrose-containing saccharide in an amount effective to enhance immunity against Bacillus anthracis in the subject and (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, in an amount effective to stimulate production of antibodies to Bacillus anthracis spores in the subject, thereby vaccinating the subject against Bacillus anthracis.
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The invention provides methods for treating inflammatory diseases by administering to the subject an effective amount of an agent that provides alpha B-crystallin activity, where the dose is effective to suppress or prevent initiation, progression, or relapses of disease, including the progression of established disease. In some embodiments, the methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject having a pre-existing inflammatory disease condition, an effective amount of alpha B-crystallin protein, to suppress or prevent relapses of the disease.
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Compositions and methods are provided for the treatment of IL-17-type inflammatory demyelinating diseases with inhibitors of granulocyte function, e.g. elastase inhibitors. Diseases of interest include multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, animal models of such diseases, etc. In some embodiments pharmaceutical formulations comprising an elastase inhibitor in an effective dose for treatment of IL-17-type inflammatory demyelinating disease and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient are provided. Patients may be classified into subtypes prior to treatment, which subtypes are informative of the patient's need for therapy and responsiveness to a therapy of interest.
摘要:
The invention provides methods for treating inflammatory diseases by administering to the subject an effective amount of an agent that provides alpha B-crystallin activity, where the dose is effective to suppress or prevent initiation, progression, or relapses of disease, including the progression of established disease. In some embodiments, the methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject having a pre-existing inflammatory disease condition, an effective amount of alpha B-crystallin protein, to suppress or prevent relapses of the disease.
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Monoclonal antibodies immunospecific for osteopontin are disclosed. Also provided are therapeutic methods of use thereof for modulating osteopontin levels for the treatment of autoimmune disorders.