Abstract:
Methods of treating a subject having, or at risk of having, a myeloproliferative disorder are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include administering a therapeutically effective amount of an arachidonate 5- lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitor to the subject. Combinations of therapeutic agents are administered according to embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, two or more 5-LO inhibitors are administered to a subject to treat a myeloproliferative disorder. In further embodiments, at least one 5-LO inhibitor and at least one additional therapeutic agent are administered to a subject to treat a myeloproliferative disorder. Methods of inhibiting leukemia stem cells are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include contacting leukemia stem cells with an effective amount of an arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative diseases, mitochondrial disorders, and eye diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative diseases, retinal diseases or mitochondrial disorders using at least one agent that inhibits the expression and/or activity of EXO1 protein.
Abstract:
A flexible seal ring (131) includes a first sealing face (150) and a rear face (156) is disposed opposite the front sealing face, the rear face (156) is axially offset relative to the front sealing face. An upper face (154) disposed between the first sealing face (150) and the rear face (156), the upper face (154) extending from the rear face (156) towards the first sealing face (150) such that an interior angle between the upper face (154) and the rear face (156) is greater than 110 degrees. Another flexible seal ring includes a first front sealing face (150), a rear face (156), at least one downwardly disposed upper face (154) disposed between the front sealing face and the rear face, at least one downwardly disposed lower face (158) and a second front sealing face (160) disposed between the downwardly disposed lower face and the first front sealing face. A cartridge seal includes a flexible seal ring (131) and an upper retaining ring (133).
Abstract:
Disclosed is a transgenic knockout mouse whose genome comprises a homozygous disruption in its endogenous FcRn gene, wherein said homozygous disruption prevents the expression of a functional FcRn protein, resulting in a transgenic knockout mouse in which exogenously administered IgG1 exhibits a subtantially shorter half-life, as compared to the half-life of exogenously administered IgG1 in a wild-type mouse. Also disclosed is a transgenic knockout mouse whose genome comprises a homozygous disruption in its endogenous FcRn gene, wherein said homozygous disruption prevents the expression of a functional FcRn protein, resulting in a transgenic knockout mouse which is unable to absorb maternal IgG in the prenatal or neonatal stage of development. Methods of using the transgenic knockout mouse, and cells derived therefrom, are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a transgenic knockout mouse whose genome comprises a homozygous disruption in its endogenous FcRn gene, wherein said homozygous disruption prevents the expression of a functional FcRn protein, resulting in a transgenic knockout mouse in which exogenously administered IgG1 exhibits a subtantially shorter half-life, as compared to the half-life of exogenously administered IgG1 in a wild-type mouse. Also disclosed is a transgenic knockout mouse whose genome comprises a homozygous disruption in its endogenous FcRn gene, wherein said homozygous disruption prevents the expression of a functional FcRn protein, resulting in a transgenic knockout mouse which is unable to absorb maternal IgG in the prenatal or neonatal stage of development. Methods of using the transgenic knockout mouse, and cells derived therefrom, are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Provided are polypeptides that are capable of binding a human HLA-A2 MHC class I molecule. Kits comprising these polypeptides in a container are also provided. Further provided are methods for determining whether a mammal is at risk for or has type 1 diabetes. Additionally provided are methods of preventing a CD8 + T cell that is cytotoxic to pancreatic islet ß-cells from destroying a ß-cell. Methods of treating a mammal that is at risk for type 1 diabetes are also provided, as are methods of treating a mammal that has type 1 diabetes.
Abstract:
Methods of treating a subject having, or at risk of having, a myeloproliferative disorder are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include administering a therapeutically effective amount of an arachidonate 5- lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitor to the subject. Combinations of therapeutic agents are administered according to embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, two or more 5-LO inhibitors are administered to a subject to treat a myeloproliferative disorder. In further embodiments, at least one 5-LO inhibitor and at least one additional therapeutic agent are administered to a subject to treat a myeloproliferative disorder. Methods of inhibiting leukemia stem cells are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include contacting leukemia stem cells with an effective amount of an arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor.
Abstract:
In certain embodiments, this present invention provides antibodies and Fc fusion proteins with enhanced pharmacokinetics, such as biotinylated antibodies or biotinylated Fc fusion polypeptides.
Abstract:
Described herein is a composition that comprises a cryoprotectant; a membrane protectant that stabilizes or assists in stabilization of membranes of sperm; and a free radical scavenger (e.g., a reducing agent, an antioxidant).
Abstract:
In certain embodiments, this present invention provides polypeptide compositions (e.g., antibodies and antigen binding portions thereof that bind to FcRn), and methods for modulating FcRn activity. In other embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions for treating autoimmune disorders.