Abstract:
Herein is described a specific amino acid sequence which exhibits specific Ion (bridge) pair arrays enclosed on at least one side by non polar hydrophobic transmembrane segments, as a mechanism used by many infectious agents and a number of cytokine inhibitory factors, such as Interleukin 10 and Prolactin Inhibitory factor and alfa-fetoprotein, to not only undermine the hosts immune defences but to also allow for the infection of target lymphoid tissue. It has been demonstrated that certain vaccines, when inoculated into a host, produced a range of neutralising antibodies but failed to prevent infection when that host is later challenged with live infectious organism. This present patent illustrates that when such vaccine inoculation is coupled with passive immunisation with mono or polyclonal antibodies to these specific amino acid sequences as specificied herein that the host is then capable of overcoming the infectious challenge. Herein is described the therapeutic use of mono or polyclonal antibodies to these said specific sequences as a treatment for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and other disease states that persist due to the presence of a cytokine inhibitory factor of viral, fungal, bacterial or host origin such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome where Interleukin 10 mimic molecules are responsible for a multitude of disease symptoms identified as indicative of Myalgic Encephalitis. Herein is described the therapeutic use of mono or polyclonal antibodies to these specific amino acid sequences as a combination therapy with vaccines and anti-viral agents to prevent side effects from certain immune modulation and anti-viral agents (e.g. DHEA and IL-12) which cause enhanced production of Interleukin 10 or AFP mimic molecules during therapy. Also herein is described the therapeutic use of these specific sequences either isolated from the organism source or produced by direct synthesis or recombinant protein synthesis. These peptides when administered to a patient suffering from an auto-immune disease, such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Lupus (systemic Lupus erythematoses) or diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis as limited examples or to transplant organ recipients, will allow the patient's immune state to be shifted to a Th2 antibody dependent immune response and curtail the Th1 (T cell dependent) immune attack which is evident in such immune malfunctions as MS and graft versus host disease. Certain dermatological conditions which are today treated by the use of corticosteroid creams and ointment may also be successfully treated by replacing the corticosteroid with these mimic immunosuppressive AFP/Interleukin 10 sequences outlined in this patent.
Abstract:
There are provided medicaments, methods of making them, and kits, which include (1) a 17-ketosteroid compound and/or (2) anti-serum either poly- or monoclonal to Interleukin 10, Interleukin 2 or Interleukin 12, or with any compound which can effectively inhibit synthesis or the biological function of Interleukin 10, Interleukin 12 or Interleukin 2, or with an Interleukin 10, Interleukin 12, or Interleukin 2 receptor molecule blocking agent, or with anti-serum, either polyclonal or monoclonal to human alpha-fetoprotein. There are also provided methods of treatment involving such compounds or combinations of compounds, including enhancing Th1 immune protective response when using the 17-ketosteroid compound as an anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-mycoplasm or anti-intra cellular parasitic agent, and other treatments for various compounds and combinations as described.
Abstract:
There is provided the use of: 1. Group (A) Compounds - Arachidonic Acid binding peptides for the manufacture of pharmaceutical formulations for use as antigen to stimulate a therapeutic antibody response which can inactivate disease causing agents in the form of viruses, bacteria or mycoplasma; 2. Group (B) Compounds - Antibodies, either mono or polyclonal, produced to compounds of Group (A) for the manufacture of pharmaceutical formulations for administration to a patient (animal or human), particularly where the immune response would not be considered capable of producing enough antibodies to antigens of Group (A); 3. Group (C) Compounds - Unsaturated Fatty Acids, of carbon chain length greater than 18, which have been shown to have a greater affinity for Arachidonic Acid binding peptides than Arachidonic Acid itself, for example, docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, for the manufacture of pharmaceutical formulations. These fatty acids can be used as therapeutic agents in place of or in combination with compounds of Group (A) and/or Group (B).
Abstract:
One or more compounds are used for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical formulation for treatment against one or more kinds of parasites and/or one or more diseases caused by such parasites, against one or more kind of Mycoplasma and/or one or more diseases caused by such Mycoplasmas and/or against one or more of the following indications or infections (a) hairy leukoplakia, (b) oral candidosis, (c) mouth ulcerations-aphthous/herpetic/bacterial, (d) fungal candida, (e) human papilloma virus, (f) molluscum contagiosum, (g) squamous oral carcinoma, (h) Kaposi's sarcoma oral lesions, (i) periodontitis, 0) necrotizing gingivitis, (k) orofacial herpes zoster, and (I) rotaviruses. The present invention furthermore provides specific formulations including such compound(s).
Abstract:
A shield (1) for electronic apparatus (2) such as a visual display unit (2) to prevent or reduce emission of radiated signals, such as radio waves, comprises a base (8) to support the visual display unit (2) and a cover (9) extending over the unit (2) and in secure electrical engagement with the base (8). The base (8) is of sheet metal, and the cover (9) is formed from a single sheet of nickel coated woven polyester textile material stitched together. The cover (9) and base (8) are secured by metallised hooks and loops fasteners (36,37). A transparent electrically conductive screen (44) provides visual access to the visual display unit (2).
Abstract:
The invention provides the use of flavin compounds such as cirsiliol, 3',4'-diacetoxy-5,6,7-trimethoxyflavone or naringin in the treatment of infections, particularly for viral (e.g., HCV, HIV, a picornavirus genus virus or a respiratory virus) or parasite (e.g., toxoplasmosis) infections. Also provided are compositions for use in the methods.
Abstract:
One or more compounds are used for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical formulation for treatment against one or more kinds of parasites and/or one or more diseases caused by such parasites, against one or more kind of Mycoplasma and/or one or more diseases caused by such Mycoplasmas and/or against one or more of the following indications or infections (a) hairy leukoplakia, (b) oral candidosis, (c) mouth ulcerations-aphthous/herpetic/bacterial, (d) fungal candida, (e) human papilloma virus, (f) molluscum contagiosum, (g) squamous oral carcinoma, (h) Kaposi's sarcoma oral lesions, (i) periodontitis, 0) necrotizing gingivitis, (k) orofacial herpes zoster, and (I) rotaviruses. The present invention furthermore provides specific formulations including such compound(s).
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to compounds of the Formula I and Formula 2. Spironolactone and analogue molecules which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptor CCR-2.
Abstract:
Compounds of the general Formula (I) (I) in which R is a hydrogen atom or a bromine atom, and R1 is a hydrogen atom, an SO2OM group wherein M is a hydrogen or sodium atom, various sulphatide or phosphatide groups or a glucuronide group are disclosed for use in the prophylaxis and therapy of retroviral infections, especially infection by Human Immunodeficiency Virus. These compounds may be used concomitantly or in combination with various immunomodulators and/or antiviral agents.
Abstract:
Compounds of the general Formula (I) (I) in which R is a hydrogen atom or a bromine atom, and R1 is a hydrogen atom, an SO2OM group wherein M is a hydrogen or sodium atom, various sulphatide or phosphatide groups or a glucuronide group are disclosed for use in the prophylaxis and therapy of retroviral infections, especially infection by Human Immunodeficiency Virus. These compounds may be used concomitantly or in combination with various immunomodulators and/or antiviral agents.