Abstract:
Provided herein are antibodies which bind to ceruloplasmin and are useful for various applications, including detecting ceruloplasmin and immunocapturing ceruloplasmin in biological samples. The antibodies are useful in methods of measuring non-ceruloplasmin-bound copper concentrations and labile-bound copper concentrations in biological samples.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for preventing or treating pathological conditions associated with intense stress such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by targeting the endogenous PAI-1 (Type 1 Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor). In the present invention, inventors demonstrate that there is a shift in the balance between the expression of tPA and PAI-1 proteins in a hippocampal region of a preclinical model of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD), is responsible for the transition between moderate stress which increases memory and facilitates adaptation and intense stress intense stress which induce pathological memories. In conditions of moderate stress, glucocorticoid hormones (GC) increase the expression of the tPA protein in the hippocampal brain region which by triggering the Erk1/2MAPK cascade strengthens memory. When stress is particularly intense, very high levels of GC then increase the production of PAI-1 protein, which by blocking the activity of tPA induces PTSD-like memories. Accordingly, inhibition of PAI-1 activity represent a new therapeutic approach to this debilitating condition and PAI-1 body fluid level in patient after trauma could be a predictive biomarker of the subsequent appearance of PTSD.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to oral cancer associated biomarkers and their use. In one embodiment according to the invention it is disclosed a method for prognosis of oral cancer metastasis. The invention also relates to methods and devices for using such biomarkers in an oral cancer point-of care kit, providing a biosensor for prognosis of oral cancer metastasis.
Abstract:
The present invention pertains to antigen recognizing constructs against tumor associated antigens (TAA), in particular the TAA Serine protease inhibitor Kazal-type 2 (SPINK2). The invention in particular provides novel T cell receptor (TCR) based molecules which are selective and specific for the tumor expressed antigen of the invention. The TCR of the invention, and SPINK2 binding fragments derived therefrom, are of use for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of SPINK2 expressing cancerous diseases. Further provided are nucleic acids encoding the antigen recognizing constructs of the invention, vectors comprising these nucleic acids, recombinant cells expressing the antigen recognizing constructs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
Abstract translation:[问题]提供通过结合活性人PAI-1和由活性人PAI-1介导的抑制作用来提供用于预防和治疗肺纤维化的抗人PAI-1抗体。 发明人研究了抗PAI-1抗体,并提供了抗人PAI-1抗体,其包含:包含SEQ ID No.2中氨基酸1至118的氨基酸序列的重链可变区; 和包含SEQ ID No.4中的氨基酸1至108的氨基酸序列的轻链可变区。
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for treating or preventing immune -mediated conditions are provided. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a BLyS/APRIL antagonist (e.g. TACI-lg) in combination with an antagonist of the CD40 pathway (e.g. an anti-CD40 or an anti-CD154 antibody). The combination of the BLyS/APRIL antagonist and the antagonist of the CD40 pathway promotes a desired therapeutic response. The BLySAPRIL antagonist and the CD40 pathway antagonist may be administered simultaneously or sequentially as a single pharmaceutical composition or as separate pharmaceutical compositions, each comprising a BLySAPRIL antagonist and an antagonist of the CD40 pathway. Methods of the invention find use in treating or preventing a variety of immune -mediated conditions including, for example, treating or preventing transplant rejections or graft-versus -host disease or reducing the level of an immune response or reducing the level of immunoglobulins in a subject in need thereof.
Abstract translation:分别具有由SEQ ID NO:1,7和32表示的氨基酸序列的蛋白质; 分别编码蛋白质的结构基因,优选分别具有由SEQ ID NO:2,18和33表示的核苷酸序列; 能够特异性结合猫科动物半胱氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂C,猫源性β2微球蛋白或猫源性a1微球蛋白的抗体; 用于诊断猫肾病的试剂盒,其包含所述抗体; 以及使用该抗体诊断猫肾病的方法。
Abstract:
The invention relates to antibodies that specifically bind to tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) and that reduce the clotting time of blood. Such antibodies have utility in the treatment of subjects with a coagulopathy.