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 synthetic, cyclic peptides containing a sequence of 13 L-amino acids in their primary structure which present anti-inflammatory and antiallergic activities, useful for the treatment of acute or chronic inflammation and/or allergies, being particularly useful for the treatment of acute or chronic allergic asthma. The invention also describes a pharmaceutical composition containing said peptides, its use and a method to treat or prevent acute and/or chronic inflammatory and/or allergic disorders.
Abstract:
A presente invenção se refere, preferencialmente, ao uso do 4-bromo-N- [ (E) - (2-metil-lH-indol-3-il) metileneamino] benzenosulfonamida e do 4-metil-3-oxo-2- (3-piridilmetileno) benzo [3, 4-b] furan-6-il-4-clorobenzenossulfonato, (compostos 5 e 6, respectivamente), os quais são compostos capazes de inibir a ação tóxica da esfingomielinases D do veneno de Loxosceles, controlando o desenvolvimento do loxoscelismo cutâneo e sistémico; redução de hemólise, inibir a lesão cutânea, inibir a dermonecrose, inibir vias de sinalização intracelular e produção de espécies reativas de oxigénio. Além do potencial terapêutico, tais inibidores podem ser usados como ferramentas no estudo da ação de esfingomielinases e fosfolipases D. A presente invenção ainda se refere a uma composição farmacêutica para o tratamento de Loxoscelismo, redução de hemólise, inibir a lesão cutânea, inibir a dermonecrose, inibir vias de sinalização intracelular e produção de espécies reativas de oxigénio, a qual compreende os referidos compostos e um veiculo farmaceuticamente aceitável.
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 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.