Abstract:
Methods and compositions comprising Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) are provided for treating impaired blood flow. The compositions and methods can be used to treat, for example, ischemia and wounds.
Abstract:
The present invention provides 2-pyridylcarboxaldehyde isonicotinoyl hydrazone (PCIH) analogues suitable for use as in vivo iron chelators, the PCIH analogue having Formula (1) wherein R 1 is an aromatic or heterocyclic group and R 2 is either H or OH; isomers thereof or salts thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing the analogues; and uses of the analogues in the treatment of iron-overload diseases.
Abstract:
Plasma polymerisation apparatus is disclosed including a reaction zone and at least one gas inlet for supplying at least one monomer in a gaseous form to the reaction zone, a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart and configured to generate an electric field in the reaction zone to form plasma polymer nanoparticulate material from the at least one monomer, a plurality of collectors configured to collect plasma-polymer nanoparticulate material formed in the reaction zone, the plurality of collectors being located adjacent the second electrode, and a cooling device located adjacent the second electrode and configured to cool the plurality of collectors. Also disclosed is plasma polymerisation apparatus that includes a confinement grid extending between a first electrode and a second electrode of the apparatus.
Abstract:
This application relates to nanoparticles, including nanoparticles derived from a plasma, and their use in the formation of conjugates. The nanoparticles can be stably conjugated to a wide variety of second species, forming conjugates which can be used, for example, in therapeutic, diagnostic and experimental methods.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compounds and compositions useful as antioxidants and in particular to selenium containing compounds of formula (I): wherein n is 1, 2, or 3; m is 2, 3, 4, or 5; and each R] is independently -(optionally substituted C 1 -C3 alkylene) p-OH, where p is 0 or 1, or a salt thereof. The invention also relates to the use of these seleno-compounds in the treatment of diseases or conditions associated with increased levels of oxidants produced by myeloperoxidase (MPO), such as for instance, atherosclerosis.
Abstract:
The chemotactic protein CP-10, in essentially pure form, having an apparent molecular weight of approximately 10 kD and having chemotactic activity for neutrophils, monocytes/macrophages and/or other mammalian cells, or an analogue, mutant, frgment, derivative or functional homologue of CP-10. Amino acid and nucleotide sequences for CP-10 are disclosed, as well as production and use thereof.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to the field of therapeutic methods for the prevention or treatment of pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension (PH), and more particularly pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, using β3-adrenergic receptor agonists, specifically CL316243 or mirabegron.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to the field of nanoparticles, conjugates thereof and their use in methods of treatment or prevention of vascular inflammation. The present disclosure also relates to methods of delivering an agent to a region of a blood vessel in a patient, comprising: a) conjugating the agent to a nanoparticle to produce a conjugate; and b) delivering the conjugate to the region of the blood vessel.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method of depleting human monocytes of cholesterol, cholesteryl esters, 7-ketocholesterol and 7-ketocholesteryl esters by treating the human monocytes with a cyclodextrin having a low cholesterol affinity together with phospholipid vesicles.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of therapy and prophylaxis of vascular tissue damage and/or complications and/or disease of vascular tissue by vascular regeneration and endothelium repair. The inventors have found that administration of an androgen receptor agonist alleviates one or more adverse vascular diseases and/or vascular complications thereof or adverse effects of androgen deficiency, with implications for prophylactic and therapeutic interventions.