Abstract:
The instant invention provides for monoclonal antibody which is specific for the beta A4 peptide, and in particular the free C-terminus of beta A4 "1-42" but not "1-43", and stains diffuse and fibrillar amyloid, vascular amyloid, and neurofibrillary tangles. The instant invention further provides for antibody fragments and constructs thereof which have the same binding specificity. The instant invention also provides for methods of diagnosis, screening and therapeutics for treating unique forms of beta A4 peptide, using the antibodies of the instant invention.
Abstract:
Inhibitors for matrix metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and a process for using them to treat a variety of physiological conditions. The compounds of the invention have the generalized formula (T)xA-B-D-E-G, wherein A and B are aryl or heteroaryl rings; each T is a substituent group; x is 0, 1, or 2; the group D represents (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e); the group E represents a two or three carbon chain bearing one to three substituent groups which are independent or are involved in ring formation, possible structures being shown in the text and claims; and the group G represents -PO3H2, -M, (f), (g), or (h), in which M represents -CO2H, -CON(R )2, or -CO2R ; and R represents any of the side chains of the 19 noncyclic naturally occurring amino acids, and include pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
Abstract translation:基质金属蛋白酶抑制剂,含有它们的药物组合物,以及使用它们治疗各种生理条件的方法。 本发明的化合物具有通式(T)xA-B-D-E-G,其中A和B是芳基或杂芳基环; 每个T是取代基; x为0,1或2; D组代表(a),(b),(c),(d)或(e); 基团E表示一个或三个带有一个至三个独立的或参与环形成的取代基的碳链,可能的结构在本文和权利要求中示出; 并且基团G表示-PO 3 H 2,-M,(f),(g)或(h),其中M表示-CO 2 H,-CON(R 11)2或-CO 2 R 12。 并且R 13表示19个非环状天然存在的氨基酸的任何侧链,并且包括其药学上可接受的盐。
Abstract:
Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) and active fragments thereof have been found to inhibit the proteolytic activity of tryptase. A method for treating a mast-cell mediated condition in a mammal comprises administering to the mammal an effective amount of a pharmacologically active fragment or mutein of SLPI. Treatment of asthma or allergic rhinitis in a mammal comprises administering to the mammal an effective amount of SLPI or a pharmacologically active fragment or mutein thereof. Treatment of a mast-cell mediated condition in a mammal by gene therapy comprises introducing DNA coding for SLPI or a pharmacologically active fragment thereof into the mammal by means of a vector capable of delivering DNA to the cell nucleus, resulting in secretion of SLPI or an active fragment thereof. Certain fragments and muteins of SLPI, as well as methods for inhibiting tryptase and for identifying inhibitors of tryptase are also disclosed and claimed.
Abstract:
An improved effervescent tablet is provided. The tablet contains acetylisylic acid, a critical ratio of bicarbonate to acid, flavors, sweeteners, tableting aids, and optionally other medicinals. The tablet has improved hardness and stability and can be readily compressed into a relatively small (by weight and diameter) effervescent tablet.
Abstract:
Clear, amine-initiated polyether polyols are made by epoxidizing an amine in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide catalyst. After the desired degree of epoxidation has been achieved, a hydroxy-carboxylic acid is added to the epoxidized mixture in an amount sufficient to neutralize any remaining alkali metal hydroxide. The polyols produced in this manner are particularly useful for the production of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to human IL-4 muteins numbered in accordance with wild-type IL-4 having T-cell activating activity, but having reduced endothelial cell activating activity. In particular, the invention is related to human IL-4 muteins wherein the surface-exposed residues of the D helix of the wild-type IL-4 are mutated whereby the resulting mutein causes T-cell proliferation, and causes reduced IL-6 secretion from HUVECs, relative to wild-type IL-4. This invention realizes a less toxic IL-4 mutant that allows greater therapeutic use of this interleukin. Further, the invention is directed to IL-4 muteins having single, double and triple mutations represented by the designators R121A, R121D, R121E, R121F, R121H, R121I, R121K, R121N, R121P, R121T, R121W; Y124A, Y124Q, Y124R, Y124S, Y124T; Y124A/S125A, T13D/R121E; and R121T/E122F/Y124Q, when numbered in accordance with wild-type IL-4 (His=1). The invention also includes polynucleotides coding for the muteins of the invention, vectors containing the polynucleotides, transformed host cells, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the muteins, and therapeutic methods of treatment.
Abstract:
Matrix metalloprotease inhibiting compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and a method of disease treatment using such compounds are presented. The compounds of the invention have the generalized formula (I) where R is selected from the group comprising: HOCH2, MeOCH2, (n-Pr)2NCH2, CH3CO2CH2, EtOCO2CH2, HO(CH2)2, CH3CO2(CH2)2, HO2C(CH2)2, OHC(CH2)3, HO(CH2)4, Ph, 3-HO-Ph, and PhCH2OCH2; and R is (a) or (b). These compounds are useful for inhibiting matrix metalloproteases and, therefore, combating conditions to which MMP's contribute, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, proteinuria, aneurysmal aortic disease, dystrophobic epidermolysis, bullosa, conditions leading to inflammatory responses, osteopenias mediated by MMP activity, tempero mandibular joint disease, demyelating diseases of the nervous system, tumor metastasis or degenerative cartilage loss following traumatic joint injury, and coronary thrombosis from athrosclerotic plate rupture. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such conditions.
Abstract translation:提出了基质金属蛋白酶抑制化合物,其药物组合物和使用这些化合物的疾病治疗方法。 本发明的化合物具有通式(I),其中R 15选自HOCH 2,MeOCH 2,(n-Pr)2 NCH 2,CH 3 CO 2 CH 2,EtOCO 2 CH 2,HO(CH 2)2,CH 3 CO 2(CH 2)2 ,HO2C(CH2)2,OHC(CH2)3,HO(CH2)4,Ph,3-HO-Ph和PhCH2OCH2; R 16为(a)或(b)。 这些化合物可用于抑制基质金属蛋白酶,因此可用于抗MMP的作用,例如骨关节炎,类风湿性关节炎,脓毒性关节炎,牙周病,角膜溃疡,蛋白尿,动脉瘤性主动脉疾病,疏水性表皮松解症,大疱疹,导致炎症的病症 反应,MMP活性介导的骨质减少,颞下颌关节疾病,神经系统脱髓鞘疾病,创伤性关节损伤后的肿瘤转移或退行性软骨损失,以及来自冠状动脉板破裂的冠状动脉血栓形成。 本发明还提供了用于治疗这些病症的药物组合物和方法。
Abstract:
The present invention provides novel NPY/PYY receptor proteins and the nucleic acid sequence encoding them. The invention is directed to the isolation, characterization, and pharmacological use of these receptors and nucleic acids. In particular, this invention provides human and rat NPY/PYY receptors (which we call the NPY Y5 receptor) and nucleic acids. Also provided are recombinant expression constructs useful for transfecting cells and expressing the protein in vitro and in vivo. The invention further provides methods for detecting expression levels of the protein as well as methods for screening for receptor antagonists and agonists to be used for the treatment of obesity or anorexia, respectively.
Abstract:
Group 4 metal-containing organosilicon dendrimers are described. Also described are methods for synthesizing the dendrimers. The dendrimers can be useful in several applications including as olefin polymerization and copolymerization catalysts and as silane polymerization catalysts.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is an otic composition that is useful in treating otic infections comprising an antimicrobial such as a quinolone or a salt thereof and silver sulfadiazine in a therapeutically effective combination to treat otic infections in animals.