Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing Lyme disease in a subject, the method comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining a sample from said subject, (b) contacting said sample with a source of Borrelia antigens and (c) determining the expression level of a pro-inflammatory cytokine in said sample at the end of step (b).
Abstract:
The present invention is concerned with a method for measuring blood coagulation status in a saliva sample from a subject by measuring the concentration of various proteins which have been demonstrated to correlate with the international normalized ratio in said saliva. The invention further relates to a non-invasive device for performing said method, as well as a kit suitable for performing said method.
Abstract:
Method for training of a perceptual skill, e.g. using a brain computer interface, which method comprises measuring electrophysiological activity in reaction to a sequence of perceptual stimuli. Furthermore, matching the measured electrophysiological activity signal with a predefined electrophysiological signature signal is performed, in which the predefined electrophysiological signature signal corresponds to an early electrophysiological component. Feedback is provided when a match is detected.
Abstract:
The present invention provides proteins/genes, which are essential for survival, and consequently, for virulence of Streptococcus pneumoniae in vivo, and thus are ideal vaccine candidates for a vaccine preparation against pneumococcal infection. Further, also antibodies against said protein(s) are included in the invention.
Abstract:
Method and brain computer interface for processing a brain wave signal (14) obtained from a person using a brain wave detector (5). One or more stimuli are applied to the person which each comprise a pseudo random noise component (11a, 11b). A brain wave signal (14) is detected and mental processing of the one or more stimuli (11a, 11b) is tracked by correlating the pseudo random noise component and the brain wave signal.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of psoriasis. Psoriatic skin equivalents are provided in vitro, as well as methods for making and using these.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding the transcription regulator DC- SCRIPT or a derivative thereof. The invention further relates to its use in therapy and to compound for interfering with the biological function of the transcription factor DC-SCRIPT. Such compounds can be compounds interfering with expression of DC-SCRIPT; or compounds interfering with binding of DC- SCRIPT to DNA.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to plexin Dl for use as a targetable protein in the treatment or diagnosis of disorders that involve expression of plexin Dl. Diagnosis is suitably effected by detecting the presence of plexin Dl in the body or a bodily tissue or fluid, whereas treatment is effected by targeting plexin Dl for delivery of therapeutics to the site where treatment is needed. The invention further relates to the use of molecules that bind plexin Dl, a nucleic acid encoding plexine Dl or a ligand of plexin Dl for the preparation of a therapeutical composition for the treatment or diagnosis of disorders that involve expression of plexin Dl. The disorders comprise disorders in which plexin Dl is expressed on tumor cells, tumor blood vessels or activated macrophages.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of quaternary ammonium compounds for the preparation of a composition for specifically blocking transport through a particular type of aquaporin. The invention further relates to compositions comprising such quaternary ammonium compounds for use in various applications.
Abstract:
Dendritic cells (DC) that express the type II C-type lectin DC-SIGN (CD209) are located in the submucosa of tissues, where they mediate HIV-1 entry. Interestingly, the pathogen Candida albicans , the major cause of hospital-acquired fungal infections, is found at similar sites. Here it is demonstrated that DC-SIGN is able to bind Candida albicans both in DC-SIGN transfected cell lines and in human monocyte derived DC. Moreover, in immature DC, DC-SIGN is able to internalize Candida in specific DC-SIGN enriched vesicles, distinct from those containing the mannose receptor (MR; CD206), which is another Candida receptor on DC. Together, these results demonstrate that C . albicans has two major receptors on human monocyte derived DC, these receptors being DC-SIGN and MR. Targeting of DC-SIGN offers novel opportunities to combat chronic forms of candidiasis.