Abstract:
This invention refers to the recombinant human endooligopeptidase (hEOPA), polynucleotide which codes for the hEOPA, polynucleotide which allow the expression of the EOPA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, including the human beings; use of the synthetic substrates for the determination of the proteolytic activity of the hEOPA, or of its chaperon activity or its activity as soluble peptide receptor; obtaining and using of the specific antibodies and inhibitors of its oligopeptide binding activity, as agonists, competitors and antagonists, which are able to disturb its interaction and the complex formation with other proteins. The invention also refers to the application of the natural and recombinant protein, chemically or genetically modified which aim is the diagnosis and/or the application in congenital, infectious and degenerative pathologic conditions of the central nervous system, and for psychiatric and behavioral dysfunctions. It is also proposed the application of the inhibitors and competitors for the interaction of EOPA with ligands, including antibodies or their derivatives, for the treatment of tissular and neurodegenerative pathologies.
Abstract:
THE PRESENT INVENTION REFERS TO A PROCESS FOR OBTAINMENT OF ADULT STEM CELLS, PRESENTING CHARACTERISTICS OF EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS, FROM POSTNATAL AND ADULT TISSUES; TO ADULT STEM CELLS THAT PRESENT CHARACTERISTICS OF EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS; TO AN ADVANTAGEOUS PROCESS IN THE DIFFERENTIATION OF STEM CELLS AND, TO DIFFERENTIATED CELLS OBTAINED FROM SAID PROCESS. THE PRESENT INVENTION ALSO REFERS TO THE NUMEROUS POSSIBILITIES OF APPLICATION OF SAID CELLS, WHETHER OR NOT DIFFERENTIATED: THERAPEUTIC AND NON-THERAPEUTIC, BIOTECHNOLOGICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL, RESULTING FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ACHIEVED BY THE INVENTORS.
Abstract:
The present invention refers to uses of crotamine and compositions containing it, based on its characteristic of interaction with genetic material. Under submicromolar quantities, the polypeptide is no longer toxic, presenting the characteristics properties of cell penetration, transport of molecules to the surface, cytoplasm or cell nucleus and particularly, selective cell penetration. The invention also refers to compositions comprising a pharmaceutically effective concentration of crotamine and its use for the treatment of diseases and dysfunctions, based on its characteristics of interaction with genetic material, such as DNA and RNA, and cell selectivity. Further, the invention refers to a kit comprising crotamine as a reagent to: (i) transfect or carry molecules to the surface, cytoplasm or nucleus of the cell or (ii) identify and select actively proliferating cells in a mixed cell population, particularly the ones originated from the umbilical cord and/or bone marrow.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a diagnostic assay and kit for carrying out the assay, useful for diagnosing neuropsychiatric conditions, in particular schizophrenia, on the basis of the activity of the Ndel1 enzyme. The present invention also provides a method for evaluating the effectiveness of treatments of these conditions, and for identifying pharmaceuticals that are potentially useful for treating these conditions.
Abstract:
The present invention refers to the employment of pharmaceutical compositions of snake venom glands secreted peptides, particularly from Bothrops jararaca, EVASINS, and analogous and derivatives compounds, and associated products, as modulating agents of the acetylcholine receptors. The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are characterized by acting as agonist, partial agonist, antagonist or alosteric modulators of the acetylcholine receptors. The pharmaceutical compostions of EVASINS also refer to the use of these compounds to protect the acetycholine receptors against the action of toxins, such as the phylantotoxins or cembranoids isolated from the coral or tobacco, or also spider toxins. The pharmaceutical compositions of EVASINS are characterized by the ability to prevent the binding of the cocaine to the acetylcholine receptors. The pharmaceutical compostions of EVASINS and their structural and/or conformational analogues characterized by the employment of EVASINS and their respective analogues and derivatives refer to the use as molecular models for the development of drugs and/or pharmaceutical compositions based on peptidic and/or non-peptidic compounds for the use in the diagnosis, prevention, study and treatment of diseases associated with the cholinergic receptors disfunctions. The pharmaceutical compositions of the mentioned EVASINS, analogues and derivatives included into cyclodextrins and derivatives, of the present patent show an increase of the biodisponibility, duration and/or efficacy of the modulating effects on the acetylcholine receptors once inoculated by different administration routes such as oral, intravenous, intramuscle, nasal, subcutaneous, transdermic, as non-limiting examples.
Abstract:
A presente invenção está relacionada a um teste diagnóstico e um kit para realização deste teste, que são úteis para diagnóstico de condições neuropsiquiátricas, em especial no diagnóstico da esquizofrenia, baseado na atividade da enzima Ndel1. A presente invenção ainda proporciona um método para a avaliação da eficácia de tratamentos dessas condições, bem como a identificação de fármacos com potencial no tratamento dessas condições.
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Abstract:
This invention refers to a process for the determination of the primary structure of the mRNA coding for human endooligopeptidase A (hEOPA) and its protein sequence. In addition, the invention relates to a process for the determination of the structure of the hEOPA gene and the production of recombinant hEOPA. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process of generating antibodies against hEOPA in mice.
Abstract:
The present invention refers to the employment of pharmaceutical compositions of snake venom glands secreted peptides, particularly from Bothrops jararaca, EVASINS, and analogous and derivatives compounds, and associated products, as modulating agents of the acetylcholine receptors. The pharmaceutical compositions of EVASINS are characterized by the ability to prevent the binding of the cocaine to the acetylcholine receptors.
Abstract:
The present invention patent refers to the isolation and purification of peptides secreted by serpent venom glands, specifically Bothrops jararaca ; to the peptide thus obtained, as well as to the production procedures by genetic engineering techniques in procaryotic and eukaryotic systems; to the engineered peptide thus obtained; to the production of said peptide by chemical synthesis, as well as to the peptide resulting from this chemical processing. It also refers to the utilization of said peptides, obtained by different procedures, in distinct pharmaceutical compositions, and introduced into the organism by a variety of means, in order for them to act as inhibitors of vasopeptidases, and consequently reduce systemic arterial blood pressure, and show local vasodilating action.