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:
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 methods for diagnosing colon cancer in an individual, especially the diagnosis of an pre or early stage of colon cancer, comprising detecting the presence of immunoglobulin molecules directed against Streptococcus bovis antigens in a sample of the individual comprising total serum immunoglobulin molecules. The present invention further relates to antigens for use in said method and to the use of the antigens as a diagnosticum and/or medicament. Preferred antigens are HlpA and RpL7/L12. The most preferred detection method involves capturing the S. Bovis antigens on a solid support, to which the immunoglobulin analytes have been previously immobilized.
Abstract:
The C-type lectin DC-SIGN is absent in normal synovium but is highly expressed by CD68 positive macrophages in the synovium of rheumatoid arthritis patients. Accordingly, rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed or treated by, respectively, assaying or blocking DC-SIGN. This can be accomplished by the use of agents, e.g., antibodies, which bind specifically to DCSIGN. Agents that bind to ICAM-3 are used to block inhibition of activation of macrophages by DC-SIGN-ICAM-3 interaction and cause inhibition of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the fields of medicine and immunology. In particular, it relates to a novel combination for use in the treatment, prevention and/or delay of cancer.
Abstract:
The invention comprises a method for the prediction of the severity of a disease developing from an infection with human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in a subject, comprising detection of overexpression of OLFM4, CD177, MMP8, MMP9, PTX3 or a combination of one or more of these with one or more chosen from the group of IL8, RANTES and CD4 count. The overexpression can be detected in a blood sample by a nucleic acid assay or through an immunoassay.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of oligo(alkylene glycol) functionalized polyisocyanopeptides comprising the steps of functionalizing an isocyanopeptide with oligo-(alkylene glycol) side chains and subsequently polymerizing the oligo-alkylene glycol functionalized isocyanopeptides. Several isocyanopeptide may be functionalized with various linear or non-linear oligo-(alkylene glycol) side chains having variable chain length. The alkylene glycol may be selected from the group consisting of ethylene-, propylene-, butylene- or pentylene glycol. Preferably the isocyanopeptides are functionalized with at least 3 ethylene glycol side chains. The peptides may comprise L aminoacids, D-aminoacids or D, L-aminoacids. The obtained oligoalkylene functionalized polyisocyanopeptides are a new class of materials with unique thermo-responsive properties.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 1,4,5- trisubstituted triazoles and 3,4,5-trisubstituted triazoles according to Formulas (Ia) and 5 (Ib), and mesomers and tautomers thereof, wherein a compound according to Formula (II) or Formula (III): is reacted with a compound according to Formula (IV). The process is very useful for the selective and site-specific addition of azide compounds to optionally activated alkynes to form 1,4,5-trisubstuted triazoles and mesomers and tautomers thereof and the application of this process to the covalent functionalisation of biomolecules.
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.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to an in vitro method for determining Von Willebrand Disease or an increased risk of developing Von Willebrand Disease. The method involves determining whether a point mutation at a defined position is present or absent in the ANXA2 gene sequence. Also disclosed is a kit for determining Von Willebrand Disease or an increased risk of developing Von Willebrand Disease comprising means for determining the point mutation.