Abstract:
The present invention provides novel uses for peptide p277—positions 437-460 of human heat shock protein 60 (HSP60)—in modulation of immune responses and inflammatory diseases. The invention further provides novel uses for HSP60 and p277 in the treatment or prevention of hepatic disorders. The invention discloses methods for treating, preventing or ameliorating the symptoms of T cell mediated inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, including hepatic disorders, which comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising as an active ingredient an effective quantity of a molecule selected from: HSP60, p277, fragments, analogs, homologs and derivatives thereof, and nucleic acids encoding same. Also disclosed are T cell vaccination methods for treating or preventing T cell mediated disorders.
Abstract:
Method, system and an article of manufacture for clustering and thereby identifying predefined antigens reactive with undetermined immunoglobulins of sera derived from patient subjects in need of diagnosis of disease or monitoring of treatment.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) using peptides and analogs of heat shock protein 60 (hsp60), and for suppression, prevention and treatment of complications associated with T2D. The invention is exemplified using DiaPep277™, a peptide analog of human hsp60. The invention further relates treatment regimens useful for suppression, prevention or treatment of T2D.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions for use in the treatment of long-established type 1 diabetes (T1D) using peptides and analogs of heat shock protein 60 (Hsp60). The invention is exemplified using DiaPep277, a peptide analog of human Hsp60, which is shown to induce increase in plasma C-peptide and regeneration of islet beta cells. The invention further relates to regimens useful for treatment of long established T1D in patients having no demonstrable islet beta cell-function.
Abstract:
Methods and kits for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a subject are provided. Particularly, the present invention relates to specific oligonucleotide antibody reactivities useful in diagnosing SLE in a subject.
Abstract:
A method of assaying or monitoring the determining immunological competence of a subject, particularly for determining immunological competence in a subject, including but not limited to a transplant recipient, is provided. The method comprises measuring the levels of antibodies in a sample obtained from a subject to poly-guanine oligonucleotides.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to uses of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, analogues and derivatives thereof, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The present invention further provides a method for assessing responsiveness to treatment with the peptide of the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to prognosis of ALS progression, using Akt and phosphorylated Akt as biomarkers.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及包含选自SEQ ID NO:1,SEQ ID NO:2,其类似物和衍生物的氨基酸序列的肽用于治疗神经变性疾病如肌萎缩性侧索硬化( ALS)。 本发明还提供了评估对本发明的肽的治疗反应性的方法。 此外,本发明涉及使用Akt和磷酸化Akt作为生物标志物的ALS进展的预后。
Abstract:
The present invention relates to uses of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, analogues and derivatives thereof, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The present invention further provides a method for assessing responsiveness to treatment with the peptide of the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to prognosis of ALS progression, using Akt and phosphorylated Akt as biomarkers.
Abstract:
Method, system and an article of manufacture for clustering and thereby identifying predefined antigens reactive with undetermined immunoglobulins of sera derived from patient subjects in need of diagnosis of disease or monitoring of treatment.
Abstract:
Methods and kits for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a subject are provided. Particularly, the present invention relates to specific oligonucleotide antibody reactivities useful in diagnosing SLE in a subject.