Abstract:
Described herein are methods for quantifying lAIP levels in a sample (e.g., from a subject) using lAIP ligand-based assays. Also disclosed are methods for measuring lAIP-IAIP ligand complexes, and methods of evaluating, monitoring, and treating subjects using the aforementioned lAIP quantification methods.
Abstract:
Described herein are methods for purifying lαlp from a biological material using an endotoxin- binding agent. The method involves applying the biological material containing the lαlp to an endotoxin- binding agent, discarding the flow through, applying a wash buffer(s), and eluting the lαlp from the endotoxin-binding agent.
Abstract:
Featured are a foodstuff containing an inter-alpha inhibitor protein (lαlp) (e.g., lαl, Pαl, a heavy chain (e.g., H1, H2, H3, H4, and/or H5), a light chain (e.g., bikunin), or a combination thereof), methods of preparing a foodstuff containing an lαlp, and methods of treating and/or reducing the likelihood of developing a disease or condition (e.g., a disease or condition characterized by inflammation and/or low levels of an lαlp) in a subject in need thereof by administering a composition or a foodstuff containing an lαlp. Also featured are methods of purifying an lαlp (e.g., lαl, Pαl, a heavy chain (e.g., H1, H2, H3, H4, and/or H5), a light chain (e.g., bikunin), or a combination thereof) from milk.
Abstract:
Described is a method for isolating multiple blood products from a single starting material. Isolation of multiple blood products from a single starting material maximizes the efficiency of blood product isolation. In the present invention, one or more blood products are isolated from a blood product material previously depleted of inter-alpha inhibitor protein (lαlp). This method provides new paths for increasing the efficiency of isolating blood components and providing pharmaceutically acceptable forms of those components.
Abstract:
The invention features methods for treating or preventing pulmonary diseases, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and pneumonia, in a subject in need thereof that involve administering to the subject inter-alpha inhibitor proteins (lalps), including, e.g., inter-alpha inhibitor (lal) and/or pre-alpha inhibitor (Pal).
Abstract:
The invention features methods for treating or preventing pulmonary diseases, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and pneumonia, in a subject in need thereof that involve administering to the subject inter-alpha inhibitor proteins (lalps), including, e.g., inter-alpha inhibitor (lal) and/or pre-alpha inhibitor (Pal).
Abstract:
The invention relates to Inter-alpha inhibitor proteins (IαIp). The invention further relates to processes for purification of IαIp compositions and their use for treatment of human diseases such as sepsis and septic shock, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and infectious diseases.