Abstract:
The subject invention relates to the cloning, expression and isolation of recombinant forms of beta-amyloid protein containing a N-terminal methionine (or one or more amino acids) as well as to methods of using this recombinant protein in the production of therapeutic antibodies, in the identification of therapeutic small molecules, and in the performance of diagnostic assays.
Abstract:
The present invention is in the fields of biotechnology, protein purification and crystallization, x-ray diffraction analysis, three-dimensional computer molecular modeling and rational drug design. The invention is directed to the glucocorticoid receptor and ligands for this receptor, and in particular to crystalline glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and to methods of identifying ligands utilizing GR, as well as to compounds, compositions and methods for selecting, making, and using therapeutic or diagnostic agents having GR modulating or binding activity.
Abstract:
The present application relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, in particular CDR-grafted, humanized antibodies which bind to RAGE protein. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of RAGE to its various ligands. The antibodies or portions thereof of described in the present application are useful for treating a disease or disorder characterized by or induced by pathophysiological ligands of RAGE, for example missfolded proteins like amyloid ß and advanced glycation-end-products.
Abstract:
The subject invention encompasses novel proteins related to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) gp41 protein and to methods of use thereof. For example, the proteins may be utilized in the screening of anti-HIV compounds.
Abstract:
Proteínas aisladas, en particular anticuerpos monoclonales, en particular anticuerpos humanizados, con injertos de CDR, que se unen a una proteína RAGE. Específicamente, estos anticuerpos tienen la capacidad de inhibir la unión de RAGE a sus diversos ligandos. Los anticuerpos, o porciones de los mismos, que se describen en la presente solicitud son de utilidad para el tratamiento de una enfermedad o trastorno caracterizado por, o inducido por, ligandos fisiopatológicos de RAGE, por ejemplo proteínas mal plegadas como el ß amiloide y productos finales de glicosilación avanzada.
Abstract:
The present application relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, in particular CDR-grafted, humanized antibodies which bind to RAGE protein. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of RAGE to its various ligands. The antibodies or portions thereof of described in the present application are useful for treating a disease or disorder characterized by or induced by pathophysiological ligands of RAGE, for example missfolded proteins like amyloid ß and advanced glycation-end-products.
Abstract:
Centrifugation is used to induce and/or enhance binding between macromolecul ar targets and either small-molecule ligands or larger biomolecules as single entities or mixtures. With the enhanced binding, the method of the invention permits detection of ligands that bind to target substances and improve the design of ligands. The process relies on centrifugal force to establish a differential and selective concentration gradient between macromolecular therapeutic targets and the desired ligands. Once formed, the information about the self-sorting binding events is derived by analyzing the differenti al gradient of macromolecules and ligands in situ or by fractionating the gradient into individual samples for independent analysis. A variety of methods or combinations thereof, can be used to look for enhanced levels of bound ligands.
Abstract:
The present application relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, in particular CDR-grafted, humanized antibodies which bind to RAGE protein. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of RAGE to its various ligands. The antibodies or portions thereof of described in the present application are useful for treating a disease or disorder characterized by or induced by pathophysiological ligands of RAGE, for example misfolded proteins like amyloid ß and advanced glycation-end-products.
Abstract:
Prote¡nas aisladas, en particular anticuerpos monoclonales, en particular anticuerpos humanizados, con injertos de CDR, que se unen a una prote¡na RAGE. Espec¡ficamente, estos anticuerpos tienen la capacidad de inhibir la union de RAGE a sus diversos ligandos. Los anticuerpos, o porciones de los mismos, que se describen en la presente solicitud son de utilidad para el tratamiento de una enfermedad o trastorno caracterizado por, o inducido por, ligandos fisiopatologicos de RAGE, por ejemplo prote¡nas mal plegadas como el beta amiloide y productos finales de glicosilacion avanzada.
Abstract:
La presente invención se refiere a la clonación, expresión y aislamiento de formas recombinantes de proteína beta-amiloide conteniendo una metionina N-terminal (o uno o más aminoácidos) así como a métodos para utilizar esta proteína recombinante en la producción de anticuerpos terapéuticos, en la identificación de moléculas pequeñas terapéuticas, y en la realización de ensayos de diagnóstico.