摘要:
Novel DNA molecule-based compositions and methods for delivery to target cells provide modulation of target G-quadruplex formation in the tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) promoter and allow for enhancement or repressing of specific G-quadruplexes that in turn regulate tyrosine hydroxylase transcription and catecholamine production, specifically dopamine. Use of the DNA-molecule-based compositions in treatment of neurological diseases and disorders is facilitated through a nanoparticle-based delivery system.
摘要:
The present invention provides a method of biosynthesizing a recombinant protein containing the biologically active peptide, the pharmaceutical composition containing the recombinant protein as well as the preparation of the recombinant protein. Simply speaking the consecutively multiple copies of the bioactive peptide are replaced in the amino acid sequence of a recombinant protein (so called peptide-protein). Then, a high concentration and high yield of the peptide-protein containing the consecutively multiple copies of the bioactive peptide is produced by the biosafety and edible strain of yeast without any endotoxin contamination.
摘要:
A method is provided for inducing DNA synthesis in differentiated neurons. According to certain embodiments of the invention, a method for inducing DNA synthesis in a differentiated neuron is provided that includes obtaining a vector comprising nucleic acid encoding an E2F regulator and/or an E1A regulator, wherein the vector can be used to express the nucleic acid in a differentiated neuron, and transfecting a differentiated neuron with the vector. According to certain embodiments of the invention, a method for integrating DNA encoding a desired protein in a differentiated neuron is provided that includes obtaining a vector comprising nucleic acid encoding an E2F regulator and/or an E1A regulator, wherein the vector can be used to express the nucleic acid in a neuron, obtaining DNA encoding a desired protein, and cotransfecting a differentiated neuron with the vector and the DNA encoding the desired protein such that the DNA encoding the desired protein is integrated in the differentiated neuron and the desired protein is produced.
摘要:
The invention concerns a recombinant DNA vector characterized in that it is capable of directing the expression an/or transcription of a selected nucleotide sequence in the cells of the central nervous system and in that it comprises (i) at least part of the genome of an adenovirus, including the regions required for that adenovirus to penetrate into the cells normally infectable by that adenovirus and (ii) being inserted into said part of genome of an adenovirus under the control of a promoter, either present or also inserted into said genome part and operative in said cells. This recombinant vector finds particular use in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, also in gene therapy.
摘要:
A method is provided for inducing DNA synthesis in differentiated neurons. According to certain embodiments of the invention, a method for inducing DNA synthesis in a differentiated neuron is provided that includes obtaining a vector comprising nucleic acid encoding an E2F regulator and/or an E1A regulator, wherein the vector can be used to express the nucleic acid in a differentiated neuron, and transfecting a differentiated neuron with the vector. According to certain embodiments of the invention, a method for integrating DNA encoding a desired protein in a differentiated neuron is provided that includes obtaining a vector comprising nucleic acid encoding an E2F regulator and/or an E1A regulator, wherein the vector can be used to express the nucleic acid in a neuron, obtaining DNA encoding a desired protein, and cotransfecting a differentiated neuron with the vector and the DNA encoding the desired protein such that the DNA encoding the desired protein is integrated in the differentiated neuron and the desired protein is produced.
摘要:
The present invention generally relates to methods for treating a host by implanting genetically unrelated cells in the host. More particularly, the present invention provides human fetal neuro-derived cell lines, and methods of treating a host by implantation of these immortalized human fetal neuro-derived cells into the host.
摘要:
Described herein are recombinant microbial host cells comprising biosynthetic pathways and their use in producing oxidation products and downstream products, e.g., melatonin and related compounds, as well as enzyme variants, nucleic acids, vectors and methods useful for preparing and using such cells. In specific aspects, the present invention relates to monooxygenases, e.g., amino acid hydroxylases, with a modified cofactor-dependency, and to enzyme variants and microbial cells providing for an improved supply of cofactors.
摘要:
The invention concerns a recombinant DNA vector characterized in that it is capable of directing the expression an/or transcription of a selected nucleotide sequence in the cells of the central nervous system and in that it comprises (i) at least part of the genome of an adenovirus, including the regions required for that adenovirus to penetrate into the cells normally infectable by that adenovirus and (ii) being inserted into said part of genome of an adenovirus under the control of a promoter, either present or also inserted into said genome part and operative in said cells. This recombinant vector finds particular use in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, also in gene therapy.
摘要:
Human fetal neuro-derived cell lines are implanted into host tissues. The methods allow for treatment of a variety of neurological disorders and other diseases. A preferred cell line is SVG.
摘要:
A culture method for inducing the expression of tyrosine hydroxylase in neural cells is provided. Mammalian CNS neural cells are cultured in the presence of a fibroblast growth factor and at least one selected from a member of the transforming growth factor beta family, a feeder layer bed of cells, and cell conditioned medium. Cells cultured as provided above may be transplanted to provide dopaminergic cells to a patient. The cells may also be used in methods for drug screening.