摘要:
Disclosed herein is a rational, multi-tier approach to the administration of growth factor proteins in the treatment of heart disease. Also disclosed is a method to evaluate the effectiveness of the administration of growth factor proteins comprising the clinical assay of CPK-MB levels in a patient undergoing treatment with growth factor proteins. In addition, there is disclosed a method for treatment of heart disease comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a growth factor protein by oral inhalation therapy.
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In general, the present invention provides methods for promoting the function of retinal cells using neuregulins. A novel aspect of the invention involves the use of neuregulins as growth factors tp promote survival of retinal cells. Treating of the retinal cells to provide these effects may be achieved by contacting retinal cells with a polypeptide described herein. The treatments may be provided to slow or halt net cell loss or to increase the amount or quality of retinal tissue present in the vertebrate.
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The present invention relates to novel muteins of human basic fibroblast growth factor with superagonist properties. Both protein and the respective encoding nucleic acid species are disclosed. The invention also embodies vectors and host cells for the propagation of said nucleic acid sequences and the production of said muteins. Also disclosed are methods for stimulating cell division, treating a wound, treating ischemia, treating heart disease, treating neural injury, treating peripheral vascular disease, treating a gastric ulcer and treating a duodenal ulcer.
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The present invention provides compositions of matter which allow for the extended release and enhanced bioavailability of biologically-active polypeptides following parenteral delivery to an animal. More particularly, it concerns compositions comprising biologically-active somatotropin formulated for extended release, methods of preparing these compositions, and methods of using the same. These compositions comprise somatotropin, a pH-adjusting constituent (PAC), and a substantially non-aqueous, hydrophobic excipient. The PAC may comprise any suitable, biocompatible compound including, but not limited to one or mixtures of two or more of the following: acetic acid, phosphoric acid, monobasic phosphate. The PAC is added to the compositions of matter in an amount effective to adjust the pH to or near to the isoelectric point (pI) of the somatotropin component.
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The present invention relates to the use of GDF-9 in assisted reproduction and to kits comprising GDF-9. A method is provided to stimulate follicle and oocyte development and maturation. The method comprises administering GDF-9 in combination with gonadotropins.
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The invention is directed to liquid and lyophilized forms of Keratinocyte Growth Factor-2 (KGF-2) and derivatives thereof. This invention further relates to the formulation of KGF-2 for therapeutic use, for example, to promote or accelerate wound healing.
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Purified BMP-6 proteins and processes for producing them are disclosed. The proteins may be used in the treatment of bone and/or cartilage defects and in wound healing and related tissue repair.
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Distinct cDNAs encoding six cysteine-rich domain-NRGs and four glial growth factor isoforms were identified and sequenced. Additional heterogeneity is found in the EGF-like (&agr;- and &bgr;-isoforms) and carboxy terminal (a and b variant) regions of CRD-NRGs. Furthermore, the predicted GGF proteins contain glycosylation domains previously found only in mesenchymal NRGs. GGF mRNAs accumulate in axotomized nerve, a subpopulation of DRG neurons and most spinal cord motoneurons. CRD-NRGs, however, are undetectable in injured nerve except by RT-PCR. In contrast, the majority of DRG and spinal cord motor neurons express CRD-NRGs, with a &bgr;1 isoform being most abundant and at least some of these proteins are secreted in a form capable of activating erbB receptors. Thus, GGF and CRD-NRG subfamilies are more structurally diverse than previously appreciated. NRG actions during Wallerian degeneration may be modulated by the action of distinct splice variants.
摘要:
This invention is directed to a chromatographically recovered polypeptide having the N-terminal amino acid sequence Ala-Leu-Asp-Thr-Asn-Tyr-Cys-Phe-Arg-Asn-Leu-Glu-Clu-Asn-Cys-Cys-Val. This polypeptide is known as TGI, TGI-1 and TGI-2. It is also referred to as TGF-&bgr;3. The invention is also directed to a compositions which comprises the chromatographically recovered polypeptide. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical compositions to inhibit the growth of epithelial cells or heal a wound or treat a burn consisting of the chromatographically recovered polypeptide. The invention is also directed to methods which comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of the chromatographically recovered so as to thereby inhibit the growth of epithelial cells, or heal the wound or treat the burn.