Abstract:
This invention is in the field of cancer-related genes. Specifically it relates to methods for detecting cancer or the likelihood of developing cancer based on the presence or absence of the SEM A4D gene or proteins encoded by this gene. The invention also provides methods and molecules for upregulating or downregulating the SEMA4D gene.
Abstract:
This invention is in the field of cancer-related genes. Specifically it relates to methods for detecting cancer or the likelihood of developing cancer based on the presence or absence of the tm-PTPε gene or proteins encoded by this gene. The invention also provides methods and molecules for upregulating or downregulating the tm-PTPε gene.
Abstract:
Semi-synthetic glycopeptides having antibacterial activity are based on modifications of the eremomycin, A82846B, vancomycin, teicoplanin, and A-40,926 scaffolds, in particular, acylation of the sugar moieties on these scaffolds with certain acyl groups; and/or conversion of an acid moiety on the macrocyclic ring of these scaffolds to certain substituted amides; or having a combination of an alkylation modification of the amino substituent on the amino-substituted sugar moiety on these scaffolds with certain alkyl groups or acylation modification of the amino substituent on the amino-substituted sugar moiety on this scaffold with certain alkyl groups, and conversion of the acid moiety on the macrocyclic ring of this scaffolds to certain substituted amides. Also provided are methods for the synthesis of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods of use of the compounds for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially bacterial infections.
Abstract:
Methods for treating renal cell carcinoma using low doses of IL-2 are disclosed. In particular, the invention relates to methods of treating metastatic renal cell carcinoma in patients who are renally impaired and/or intolerant of high dose IL-2 therapy. The therapeutic regimen described herein significantly inhibits tumor growth with reduced toxicity and adverse side effects compared to high dose IL-2 therapy.
Abstract:
Generally, the method for characterizing the efficacy of an agent targeting a primary cystic fibrosis defect comprises measuring a change in the status of lung infection in a sample population of subjects administered the agent in comparison to a control sample population of subjects; wherein the subjects in the sample population and the control sample population have the primary cystic fibrosis defect and are uninfected before the agent is administered; wherein a beneficial change in the presence of lung infection in the sample population in comparison to the control sample population is indicative of a treatment effect; and wherein the agent lacks intrinsic antibiotic activity.
Abstract:
Interferon-β protein analogs in which the asparagine at position 25, numbered in accordance with native interferon-β, is deamidated exhibit a biological activity of native human interferon-β at an increased level and do not require HA for protein stabilization. The deamidated product is suitable for large scale manufacturing for incorporation in HA-containing or HA-free therapeutics for treatment of diseases including multiple sclerosis. An endoproteinase-C peptide map technique that produces a fingerprint profile for proteins using an enzymatic digest followed by RP-HPLC is also useful in quality control as an ID and/or quantitative test for the deamidated products.
Abstract:
An in vitro protein kinase assay technology that (1) exhibits a high assay signal to background ratio (S/B) and range (S-B); (2) is homogenous; (3) is non-radioactive; and (4) does not require a phospho-specific antibody involves complexing a trivalent metal ion (e.g. Ga 3+ , Fe 3+ , Al 3+ , In 3+ , Ru 3+ , Sc 3+ , Y 3+ ) to the surface of amplified luminescent proximity assay acceptor or donor beads, e.g., via a suitable linker such as nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA; also referred to as carboxymethyl-lysine), iminodiacetic acid (IDA), or an appropriately substituted N-containing heterocycle, for example a triazoheterocycle, for example a triazocyclononaneononane, such as 1-propylamino-4-acetato-1,4,7-triazacyclononane. A protein (or constituent part) or other kinase substrate is bound to the surface of the other of an amplified luminescent proximity assay acceptor or donor bead and, if phosphorylated, brought into proximity with the trivalent metal ion-complexed acceptor bead to generate a luminescent signal. Presence of a kinase inhibitor inhibits phosphorylation and therefore signal generation and, in this way, is detectable. As the invention described herein recognizes the presence or absence of phosphate groups on a protein, (or constituent part), or other biological macromolecule (e.g., mono, di, or trinucleotides, cyclic nucleotides or phosphate substituted inositols), it is broadly applicable to any phosphorlylation or dephosphorylation reaction enzymes and provides a highly robust and flexible assay format for protein kinases and other enzyme classes, including lipid kinases, phosphatases, phosphodiesterases and others.
Abstract:
Modified HCV multiple epitope fusion antigens (MEFAs) are described. The proteins include modified sequences such that proteolytic cleavage of the MEFAs by HCV NS3 protease is inhibited. HCV immunoassays including the modified MEFAs are also described.
Abstract:
PRSS 15, or human Lon protease, is upregulated in many cancers and contributes to the malignant phenotype. Detection of PRSS15 is useful to diagnose such cancers and modulation of PRSS 15 biological activity is useful to treat such cancers.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) methods and systems for detecting macrolides as well as detecting, identifying and quantifying impurities in samples containing a macrolide.