Abstract:
The invention provides a nanoparticle comprising: a core comprising a metal and/or a semiconductor; and a plurality of ligands covalently linked to the core, wherein said ligands comprise: at least one liver-targeting ligand; at least one payload ligand comprising a bioactive agent; and at least one dilution ligand comprising a carbohydrate. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the nanoparticles, medical uses thereof, including in the treatment and imaging of liver cancers, and processes for the production of the nanoparticles.
Abstract:
The invention provides a nanoparticle comprising: a core comprising a metal and/or a semiconductor; and a plurality of ligands covalently linked to the core, wherein said ligands comprise: at least one liver-targeting ligand; at least one payload ligand comprising a bioactive agent; and at least one dilution ligand comprising a carbohydrate. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the nanoparticles, medical uses thereof, including in the treatment and imaging of liver cancers, and processes for the production of the nanoparticles.
Abstract:
The invention is in the field of TNF signalling. Compounds have been identified which are capable of modulating signalling of TNF trimers through receptors. Methods of identifying such compounds are therefore provided. The compounds themselves have utility in therapy.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides FGF1 mutant proteins having one or more mutations in the heparin binding domain. Such mutants may also have an N-terminal deletion, point mutation(s), or combinations thereof. In some examples, the mutant FGF1 proteins have reduced mitogenic activity. Also provided are nucleic acid molecules that encode such proteins, and vectors and cells that include such nucleic acids. The disclosed FGF1 mutants can reduce blood glucose in a mammal, and in some examples are used to treat a metabolic disorder.
Abstract:
Provided are isolated TCRs, TCR-like molecules, and portions thereof that bind to phosphopeptide-HLA-A2 complexes. The isolated TCRs, TCR-like molecules, or portions are optionally soluble TCRs, TCR-like molecules, or portions. Also provided are isolated nucleic acids encoding the disclosed TCRs, TCR-like molecules, or portions; host cells that contain the disclosed TCRs, TCR-like molecules, or portions; pharmaceutical compositions that include the disclosed TCRs, TCR-like molecules, portions, nucleic acids, and/or T cells; kits; and methods of using the same.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns peptides comprising at least one motif having the amino acid sequence B 1 -X 3-10 -B 2 , wherein B 1 and B 2 arc identicial or different and each is a basic amino acid and X 3- 10 is a sequence of 3 to 10 identical or different non-acidic amino acids, and wherein the N-terminus of the peptide comprises a D-amino acid and/or includes a protecting group, collagen or hyaluronic acid conjugates comprising the same peptides and a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, and compositions and uses thereof. It also concerns peptides comprising at least one motif having the amino acid sequence B 1 -X 3-10 -B 2 , wherein B 1 and B 2 are identicial or different and each is a basic amino acid and X 3-10 is a sequence of 3 to 10 identical or different non-acidic amino acids, for use in the treatment or prevention of ocular diseases or conditions. Furthermore, it relates to a method of detecting a hyaluronic acid binding substance, the method comprising providing a sample of hyaluronic acid, contacting the sample of hyaluronic acid with a test substance, and detecting the presence of binding between the test substance and the hyaluronic acid.
Abstract:
The present invention pertains to glycosylated peptides of the glycophorin protein and their use in medicine. In particular, the peptides carry a carbohydrate structure of interest and are capable of binding to and being presented by MHC proteins. Using the glycosylated glycophorin peptides, a specific immune response against the carbohydrate structure of interest can be induced.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods for the treatment of anemia, wherein the methods comprise administration of antagonists of Growth differentiation factor 11 (GDFl 1; also known as bone morphogenetic protein 11 (BMP11)) to a subject in need of the treatment.
Abstract:
In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a vehicle composition, in particular, to a vesicular composition or a particular composition comprising either vesicle forming components or particles, optionally, an active agent associated with the vesicle forming components or particles, and folate receptor alpha. In another aspect, the present invention relates to a delivery system for the transport of components and/or active agents into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and/or brain and/or central nervous system and/or spinal cord comprising vesicles or particles and folate receptor alpha, preferably being located on the outer surface of said vesicles or particles. The present invention relates further to a method for the delivery of components and/or active agents, in particular, of active agents into the CSF and/or brain and/or central nervous system and/or spinal cord as well as for treating of CSF or brain pertaining diseases, disorders or conditions. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating neurological or neurodegenerative diseases, disorders or conditions, comprising administering the delivery systems or vehicle composition according to the present invention.
Abstract:
The invention relates to compounds of Formula I, wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are defined in the specification, useful for the synthesis of novel conjugates and immunogens derived from aripiprazole. The invention also relates to conjugates of an aripiprazole hapten and a protein.