Abstract:
Compositions and methods for preparing plasminogen, in particular recombinant plasminogen, and compositions and methods of utilizing same for preparing plasmin are provided.
Abstract:
A streptokinase immobilized on a surface, in particular an immobilized plasmin- resistant streptokinase, and compositions, methods and kits of utilizing same for preparing plasmin are provided.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for providing alpha-1 antitrypsin (a1-AT) to a subject, in particular a method for treating or preventing a disorder or disease associated with a1-AT deficiency in the subject, wherein the method comprises providing, subcutaneously, a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of a1-AT to the subject. Also provided is a composition and article of manufacture comprising a1-AT, in particular a formulation suitable for subcutaneous administration of a1-AT.
Abstract:
An apparatus (10) and method for handling and opening frangable containers (70) containing substantially solid contents is described. The apparatus includes a cutter (80) configured to sever an upper portion of a container from a lower portion of the container. The apparatus further includes a holder (62) for holding the lower portion of the container, a gripping device (20) for gripping the upper portion of the container as the container is severed by the cutter. The gripping device lifts the upper portion from the lower portion of the botle such that any portion of the solid contents within the upper portion is discharged to the lower portion of the container. The appartaus also can have a positioner for presenting the bottle to the cutter for cutting.
Abstract:
Polynucleotides and polypeptides relating to a recombinantly-modified plasmin(ogen) molecule are provided. The plasmin(ogen) molecule has a single kringle domain N-terminal to the activation site present in the native human plasminogen molecule, and exhibits lysine-binding and significant enzymatic characteristics associated with the native enzyme.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods, compositions and kits for preparing FVIII and employing same. Also provided are vWF polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding same.
Abstract:
A device is provided for ensuring the sterile integrity of two separate fluid pathways during interconnection of the two pathways with a two-part connector assembly. The two-part connector assembly is of the type which comprises a male portion and a female portion, each portion initially having a port covered and protected by a peel-away strip. The device comprises a base assembly, a connector clamp assembly mounted to the base assembly and configured for securing the two-part connector assembly in position for interconnection of the male and female portions, and a strip withdrawal assembly mounted to the base assembly and configured for simultaneous withdrawal of the peel-away strips from the ports of the male and female portions.
Abstract:
Polynucleotides and polypeptides relating to a recombinantly-modified plasmin(ogen) molecule are provided. The plasmin(ogen) molecule has a single kringle domain N-terminal to the activation site present in the native human plasminogen molecule, combined such that no foreign sequences are present, and exhibits lysine-binding and significant enzymatic characteristics associated with the native enzyme.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of treating or preventing disease associated with β- amyloid polypeptides comprising administration of an immunoglobulin preparation enriched in immunoglobulin M (IgM), and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such preparations.
Abstract:
Methods of using polynucleotides and polypeptides relating to a recombinantly-modified plasmin(ogen) molecule are provided, including methods related to vitrectomy or vitreolysis. The plasmin(ogen) molecule has a single kringel domain N-terminal tothe activation site present in the native human plasminogen molecule, and exhibits lysine-binding and significant enzymatic characteristics associated with the native enzyme.