Abstract:
Tissue Factor (natural or recombinant truncated) can be incorporated into stable, soluble nanoscale particles so that activity is maintained. These particles can be used as a reagent in prothrombin clotting time assays or they can be used in therapeutic compositions for use in humans or animals. Therapeutic settings can include supplementation in the case of a genetic deficiency, uncontrolled bleeding, surgical incisions or seepage, thrombocytopenia, soft tissue trauma or other trauma, to effect tumor regression or to inhibit tumor growth.
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical composition comprises a therapeutic peptide or protein, a transport moiety capable of transporting said first peptide or protein into a hematopoietic cell differentiated from a common myeloid progenitor, and a linker between said first protein and said transport moiety, said linker susceptible to cleavage by an intracellular enzyme in the cell. A cell or collection of cells, e.g., platelets, containing such a composition is useful in methods for treating infection, inflammation, vascular injuries or any disorders involving or mediated by cells of the hematopoietic lineage. Methods of making such compostions are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention is directed toward a cartilage repair assembly comprising a shaped structure of subchondral bone with an integral overlying cartilage cap which is treated to remove cellular debris and proteoglycans and milled cartilage in a bioabsorbable carrier. The shaped structure is dimensioned to fit in a drilled bore in a cartilage defect area so that said shaped bone and cartilage cap when centered in the bore does not engage the side wall of the bore and is positioned from the side wall of the bone a distance ranging from 10 microns to 1000 microns and is surrounded by milled cartilage and a fibrin thrombin glue. A method for inserting the assembly into a cartilage defect area is disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a pharmaceutical combined preparation containing a therapeutic protein with SH groups that are nitrosated, and containing a compound comprising thiol groups and having an average molecular weight of no greater than 10,000.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to anti-inflammatory peptides derived from naturally occurring digests of proteins including apolipoprotein A-I, apolipoprotein A-II, fibrinogen γ chain, fibrinogen Aα, low-density lipoprotein receptor, ADAM 8, cadherin 4, and calcitonin receptor. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising same and to methods of treating inflammatory diseases using same.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to mucoadhesive drug delivery devices and their methods of preparation and use. More specifically the present invention relates to mucoadhesive drug delivery devices comprising one or more biocompatible purified proteins combined with one or more biocompatible solvents and one or more mucoadhesive agents. The mucoadhesive drug delivery devices may also include one or more pharmacologically active agents. The drug delivery devices of the present invention adhere to mucosal tissue, thereby providing a vehicle for delivery of the pharmacologically active agent(s) through such tissue.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a powder delivery system containing a composition comprising gelatine or collagen powder having a mean particle size of at least 10 µm. The gelatine or collagen powder is typically in dry form, i.e. no liquid components and/or propellants are added to the composition. The present invention is also directed to an improved powder delivery system which contains a protective structure, such as a skirt, located close to the orifice of the delivery system. In a further aspect, the present invention is directed to gelatine- or collagen-based compositions useful in haemostatic applications. In a further aspect of the invention the powder delivery system comprises gelatine or collagen powder in a dry form ready to use. Further the powder delivery system in a dry form might comprise an agent incompatible with moisture and/or water.
Abstract:
The present invention includes sterilized hemostatic compositions that contain a continuous, biocompatible liquid phase having a solid phase of particles of a biocompatible polymer suitable for use in hemostasis and that is substantially insoluble in the liquid phase, and sterile thrombin, each of which is substantially homogenously dispersed throughout the continuous liquid phase, and methods for making such compositions.
Abstract:
Aus virussicheren, pharmazeutischen Wirkstoffzubereitungen hergestellte, lagerfähige Arzneimittel, die ein aus Plasma oder gentechnologisch gewonnenes, intaktes, therapeutisches Protein bzw. mehrere solche Proteine als aktive pharmazeutische Substanz bzw. Substanzen enthalten, wobei in den Wirkstoffzubereitungen weder freie, noch an ihre Substrate gebundene, aktive Enzyme, insbesondere Proteasen, vorhanden sind, die gegen das bzw. die vorhandene(n) therapeutische(n) Protein(e) wirken.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a composition for creating regenerating and repairing tissues. The inventive composition comprises: a platelet concentrate which contains fibrinogen and concentrations of platelet growth factors (PDGFs); and other concentrations of biological supplements such as: adenosine triphosphate, amino acids, cytokines (LIF), hormones, lipids, nucleosides, mineral salts and vitamins. Said composition can be used to establish, maintain and prolong the proliferation of retinal pigmentary epithelium-, fibroblast- and hepatocyte-type cell lines as well as tumour and equivalent cell lines. Other novel supplements are added for other specific cell lines, such as adipocyte, chondrocyte and osteoblast cell lines and mother cells.