Abstract:
This invention discloses some receptor-selective lymphotoxin (LT) mutants and the ratio, the ability of these lymphotoxin mutants combining with the human TNFRI to that with the human TNFRII, is more than 10. The preparation method and the use of the above said LT mutants are also disclosed. In this invention, the LT mutants bind to the TNFRI selectively and that decreases the binding to the TNFRII in a large range, thereby the toxic effect which may be caused by the TNFRII will be reduced.
Abstract:
The present invention provides for an immunogenic analogue of a human TNFalpha protein, wherein said analogue comprises an immunogenized monomeric TNFalpha polypeptide or TNFalpha di- or trimer, and wherein the analogue further comprises a toxicity reducing or abolishing mutation selected from the group consisting of Y87S, D143N or A145R, the amino acid numbering setting out from the N-terminal valine in human TNFalpha. The invention also provides for a nucleic acid fragment encoding the analogue as well as to vectors and transformed cells useful in the preparation of the analogue. Also disclosed are methods of down-regulating TNFalpha in a subject in need thereof.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods of identifying chronic heart failure patients who are likely to benefit from treatment with a TNF alpha inhibitor.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns therapeutic agents that modulate the activity of TALL-1. In accordance with the present invention, modulators of TALL-1 may comprise an amino acid sequence Dz Lz wherein z is an amino acid residue and z is threonyl or isoleucyl. Exemplary molecules comprise a sequence of the formulae a a a CDa La a a Ca a a (SEQ.ID.NO:100), b b b Cb b Db Lb b b b b Cb b b (SEQ.ID.NO:104) c c c Cc Dc Lc c c c c c Cc c c (SEQ.ID.NO:105) d d d Cd d d WDd Ld d d Cd d d (SEQ.ID.NO:106) e e e Ce e e De Le Ke Ce e e e (SEQ.ID.NO:107) f f f Kf Df Lf f Qf f f (SEQ.ID NO:109) wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification. The invention further comprises compositions of matter of the formula (X )a-V -(X )b wherein V is a vehicle that is covalently attached to one or more of the above TALL-1 modulating compositions of matter. The vehicle and the TALL-1 modulating composition of matter may be linked through the N- or C-terminus of the TALL-1 modulating portion. The preferred vehicle is an Fc domain, and the preferred Fc domain is an IgG Fc domain.
Abstract translation:本发明涉及调节TALL-1活性的治疗剂。 根据本发明,TALL-1的调节剂可以包含氨基酸序列Dz 2 Lz 4,其中z 2是氨基酸残基,z 4是苏氨酰基或异亮氨酰基。 示例性分子包含下式的序列a 1 a 2 a 3 3 a 3 C 8 La 8 a 9 A 10 C 12 a 13 N 14(SEQ ID NO: .ID.NO:100),b 1 b 2 b 3 cb 5 b 6 d b 8 b b b b b 12 b 13 b < 14 C b 16 b 17 b(18)(SEQ.ID.NO:104)c 1 c c c 3 C c 5 C c C 10 > C 11 C 12 C 13 C 16 C 17 C(SEQ ID NO:105)d 1 d 2 d 3 Cd <5> d 6 d <7> WDd 10 D 13 d 14 d 15 Cd 16 d 17(SEQ.ID.NO:106)e <1>电子<2>电子<3> CE <5>电子<6>Ë<7>德<9>勒<11>柯<13> CE <15>电子<16>Ë<17>电子<18 (SEQ.ID.NO:107)f 1 f 2 f 3 K f 5 D f 7 L f 9 f 10 Q f 12 f 13 f 14 (SEQ ID NO:109),其中取代基如说明书中所定义。 本发明还包括式(X 1)aV 1 - (X 2)b的物质组合物,其中V 1是共价连接到一个或多个上述TALL-1 调节物质的组成。 载体和TALL-1调节组合物可以通过TALL-1调节部分的N末端或C末端连接。 优选的载体是Fc结构域,优选的Fc结构域是IgG Fc结构域。
Abstract:
The invention provides for the treatment of diseases or disorders characterized by cells expressing the CD40 membrane glycoprotein. The invention provides methods for the treatment of various diseases or disorders characterized by cells expressing CD40 with a combination of an agent causes the depletion of cells expressing CD40 and a second agent which causes the depletion of cells expressing the CD20 membrane antigen. Pharmaceutical compositions and articles of manufacture such as kits comprising the agents and combinations thereof are also provided.
Abstract:
Methods are provided for the identification, biochemical characterization and therapeutic use of agents which impact PTEN, p53, PI-kinase and AKT mediated cellular signaling.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method of inducing tolerance to self-antigens in a subject having an autoimmune diseases. In particular, the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition and method of use thereof for the modulation of immunogical activity in an animal subject. Said modulation may be an increased tolerance to self apoptotic cells, a reduction in the tissue levels of autoantibodies associated with apoptotic cells, a reduction in the tissue levels of autoantibodies associated with an autoimmune disease, a reduction in the level of inflammation and inflammatory mediators associated with an autoimmune disease, a reduction in the level of tissue damage associated with an autoimmune disease, or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
Compounds, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory, immunoregulatory, metabolic and cell proliferative conditions or diseases are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of proteins involved in inflammation, metabolism and cell proliferation. The subject compounds contain fused carbocyclic or heterocyclic rings.