Abstract:
Stimulation of target cells using light, e.g., in vivo or in vitro, is implemented using a variety of methods and devices. One example involves a vector for delivering a light-activated NpHR-based molecule comprising a nucleic acid sequence that codes for light-activated NpHR-based molecule and a promoter. Either a high expression of the molecule manifests a toxicity level that is less than about 75%, or the light-activated NpHR-based proteins are expressed using at least two NpHR-based molecular variants. Each of the variants characterized in being useful for expressing a light-activated NpHR-based molecule that responds to light by producing an inhibitory current to dissuade depolarization of the neuron. Other aspects and embodiments are directed to systems, methods, kits, compositions of matter and molecules for ion pumps or for controlling inhibitory currents in a cell (e.g., in in vivo and in vitro environments).
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) trans-activator of transcription (Tat) derivative polypeptide with increased immunostimulatory properties relative to the native Tat polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the Tat derivative polypeptide, and methods of treating cancer using the Tat derivative polypeptide.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) trans-activator of transcription (Tat) derivative polypeptide with increased immunostimulatory properties relative to the native Tat polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the Tat derivative polypeptide, and methods of treating cancer using the Tat derivative polypeptide.
Abstract:
This invention provides improved replication-competent adenoviral vectors. The improved vectors have both a hybrid regulatory unit that provides for high level transgene expression. The vectors can be use, e.g., for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes.
Abstract:
Provided is a polypeptide having no more than 100 amino acids, which polypeptide comprises one or more sequences having at least 60% homology with any of SEQ ID 1-4, or comprises two or more epitopes having 7 amino acids or more, each epitope having at least 60% homology with a sub-sequence of any of SEQ ID 1-4 that has the same length as the epitope: SEQ ID 1 GDTWAGVEAIIRILQQLLFIHFRIGCQHSR SEQ ID 2 KVGSLQYLALTALITPKKIKPPLPSVKKLTEDRWNKPQKT SEQ ID 3 EPVPLQLPPLERLTLDCSEDCGTSGTQ SEQ ID 4 YKGALDLSHFLKEKGGLEGLIYSQKRQDILDLWVYHTQGYFPD wherein, the polypeptide is immunogenic in a vertebrate expressing a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) allele, and wherein the polypeptide is not a complete HIV virus protein.
Abstract translation:提供的多肽具有不超过100个氨基酸,该多肽包含与SEQ ID 1-4中任一个具有至少60%同源性的一个或多个序列,或包含两个或多个具有7个氨基酸或更多个的表位,每个表位具有 与具有与表位相同长度的任何SEQ ID 1-4的亚序列具有至少60%的同源性:SEQ ID NO:1。GDTWAGVEAIIRILQQLLFIHFRIGCQHSR SEQ ID 2 KVGSLQYLALTALITPKKIKPPLPSVKKLTEDRWNKPQKT SEQ ID 3 EPVPLQLPPLERLTLDCSEDCGTSGTQ SEQ ID 4 YKGALDLSHFLKEKGGLEGLIYSQKRQDILDLWVYHTQGYFPD其中,该多肽是免疫原性的 表达主要组织相容性复合体(MHC)等位基因的脊椎动物,并且其中所述多肽不是完整的HIV病毒蛋白。
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for the generation of an antibody or immunogenic composition, such as a vaccine, through epitope focusing by variable effective antigen surface concentration. Generally, the composition and methods of the disclosure comprise three steps: a “design process” comprising one or more in silico bioinformatics steps to select and generate a library of potential antigens for use in the immunogenic composition; a “formulation process”, comprising in vitro testing of potential antigens, using various biochemical assays, and further combining two or more antigens to generate one or more immunogenic compositions; and an “administering” step, whereby the immunogenic composition is administered to a host animal, immune cell, subject or patient. Further steps may also be included, such as the isolation and production of antibodies raised by host immune response to the immunogenic composition.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a lentiviral vector system having a higher titer, while sustaining an excellent retrograde transport ability, particularly, in the brain.The present invention also provides a kit for preparing a retrograde transport viral vector comprising: (1) a packaging plasmid containing the gag gene and the pol gene of HIV-1; (2) a packaging plasmid containing an accessory gene of HIV-1; (3) a transfer plasmid containing an target gene (a transgene); and (4) an envelope plasmid containing, as an envelope gene, a gene encoding a fused polypeptide comprising a fused extracellular domain consisting of the N-terminal region of an extracellular domain of rabies virus glycoprotein (RV-G) and the C-terminal region of an extracellular domain of vesicular stomatitis virus glycoprotein (VSV-G), a transmembrane domain of RV-G or VSV-G, and an intracellular domain of VSV-G, and the like.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a new vaccine delivery system. In particular, the present invention includes compositions and methods of integrally transformed non-pathogenic, commensal bacteria that can express a nucleic acid molecule of a foreign polypeptide, wherein the nucleic acid molecule that encodes the foreign polypeptide is stably integrated into genomic DNA of the bacteria. The foreign polypeptide includes a vaccine antigen that elicits an immunogenic response, an inhibitor of a pathogen, or an immune booster or modulator.
Abstract:
Stimulation of target cells using light, e.g., in vivo or in vitro, is implemented using a variety of methods and devices. One example involves a vector for delivering a light-activated NpHR-based molecule comprising a nucleic acid sequence that codes for light-activated NpHR-based molecule and a promoter. Either a high expression of the molecule manifests a toxicity level that is less than about 75%, or the light-activated NpHR-based proteins are expressed using at least two NpHR-based molecular variants. Each of the variants characterized in being useful for expressing a light-activated NpHR-based molecule that responds to light by producing an inhibitory current to dissuade depolarization of the neuron. Other aspects and embodiments are directed to systems, methods, kits, compositions of matter and molecules for ion pumps or for controlling inhibitory currents in a cell (e.g., in in vivo and in vitro environments).