Abstract:
A method for identifying from an HLA library an HLA complex that specifically binds to a compound. This method can be relied on to assess whether a compound is likely to induce an adverse drug reaction and, if so, in which human population.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method of determining the presence of certain HLA alleles, such as HLA-B*1502 or HLA-B*5801, and a kit for carrying out this method. Also disclosed is a method for assessing whether a patient is at risk for developing adverse drug reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, or hypersensitivity syndrome) based on the presence or absence of a genetic marker (e.g., HLA-B*1502, HLA-B*5801, or HLA-B*4601).
Abstract:
We present information obtained from the occurrence of psoriasis and its related disease pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) in a large, five-generation kindred. Using a genome-wide scan and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) fine mapping, the psoriasis/PRP locus was mapped to chromosome 17q terminus, a region close to but distinct from the 17q PSOR2 locus. Moreover, we sequenced the candidate genes in this region, and identified CD7 as the susceptibility gene in this family. Other genetic markers that co-segregate, such as mutations in the FLJ31528 gene, also indicate susceptibility to psoriasis and PRP. Accordingly, compositions and methods of use are provided for the prediction, diagnosis, disease monitoring and therapeutic development of psoriasis and pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP).
Abstract:
An anti-granulysin antibody, or an scFv or Fab fragment thereof, capable of binding to an epitope region from R64 to R113 of granulysin and capable of neutralizing an activity of granulysin. The antibody may contain a sequence selected from the sequences of SEQ ID NO:82 to SEQ ID NO: 195, or the antibody may contain a sequence selected from the sequences of SEQ ID NO:39 to SEQ ID NO:76. The antibody may be a monoclonal antibody. A method for treating or preventing an unwanted immune response disorder includes administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an anti-granulysin antibody capable of neutralizing the activity of granulysin. The unwanted immune response disorder may be SJS, TEN, or GVHD.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method of determining the presence of certain HLA alleles, such as HLA-B*1502 or HLA-B*5801, and a kit for carrying out this method. Also disclosed is a method for assessing whether a patient is at risk for developing adverse drug reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, or hypersensitivity syndrome) based on the presence or absence of a genetic marker (e.g., HLA-B*1502, HLA-B*5801, or HLA-B*4601).
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method of determining the presence of certain HLA alleles, such as HLA-B*1502 or HLA-B*5801, and a kit for carrying out this method. Also disclosed is a method for assessing whether a patient is at risk for developing adverse drug reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, or hypersensitivity syndrome) based on the presence or absence of a genetic marker (e.g., HLA-B*1502, HLA-B*5801, or HLA-B*4601).
Abstract:
Un método para evaluar el riesgo de un paciente de desarrollar una reacción adversa a fármaco en respuesta a un fármaco, que comprende la determinación de la presencia de un alelo HLA-B seleccionado del grupo que consiste en HLA-B*1502, HLA-B*5801 y HLA-B*4601, en el que la presencia del alelo HLA-B es indicativo de un riesgo de desarrollar una reacción adversa a fármaco.