Abstract:
Methods are provided for assaying the function (e.g., activation) of signal-transducing receptors on cells. The methods are useful for identifying compounds that are agonists or antagonists of receptor function. The assays utilize a two-antibody sandwich assay employing an immobilized first antibody that specifically binds and captures the receptor of interest along with any tightly associated proteins or polypeptides and a second antibody directed against (i) an epitope of the receptor that is characteristic of the activated but not the unactivated state, (ii) an epitope of a protein or molecule characteristically bound to activated receptor but not to unactivated receptor, or (iii) an epitope of the receptor that is characteristic of the unactivated but not the activated state. In one embodiment, the level of binding of the second antibody is determined and correlated with the presence of activated receptor, and thus with activation in response to the treatment received by the cells. The methods provided by the invention will find particular use for detecting activation of tyrosine kinase growth factor receptors.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses that phosphorylation of cytoplasmic tyrosine residues in the beta -subunit of integrins is needed for signal protein association. The invention provides methods of identifying signaling partners involved in integrin mediated signaling, methods of identifying agents which block integrin mediated signaling, methods of using agents which block intergrin mediated signaling to modulate biological and pathological processes, and agents which block integrin mediated signaling.
Abstract:
This invention relates to certain spirocyclic compounds substituted with both basic and acidic functionality, which are useful in inhibition of platelet aggregation.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed towards immunoglobulin polypeptides that specifically bind to the extracellular domain of the human type beta PDGF receptor. The binding of the immunoglobulin polypeptides to the receptor inhibits PDGF-induced (or stimulated) receptor activation as indicated by inhibition of receptor phosphorylation and dimerisation, and by inhibition of PDGF-mediated mitogenesis, chemotaxis and migration of cells displaying the human PDGF type beta receptor on the cell surface. Nucleic acids encoding the immunoglobulin polypeptides are also included in the invention. The immunoglobulin polypeptides have diagnostic and therapeutic uses.
Abstract:
Analogs of Factor Xa (Factor Xai) which are inactive as proteases in the prothrombinase reaction are useful in treatment of diseases characterized by thrombosis. These antithrombotic agents can be conveniently prepared using recombinant techniques. In addition, modified forms of Factor Xa that generate Factor Xa in serum but have extended half-lives are useful in treating hemophilic conditions. These modified forms of Factor Xa are typically acylated forms of the serine residue in the active site which are slowly deacylated in vivo.
Abstract:
The present invention provides the amino acid and nucleotide sequence of a protein that binds to beta 3 integrins, alpha IIb and Src kinase and is involved in integrin mediated signaling. Based on this disclosure, the present invention provides methods for identifying agents that block integrin mediated signaling, methods of using agents that block integrin mediated signaling to modulate biological and pathological processes, and agents that block integrin mediated signaling.
Abstract:
Novel purinergic receptors are provided, having research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding these receptors, as well as expression systems for their production.
Abstract:
Novel compounds, their salts and compositions related thereto having activity against mammalian factor Xa are disclosed. The compounds are useful in vitro or in vivo for preventing or treating coagulation disorders.
Abstract:
A (injectable biologically active) polypeptide is stabilized by dissolving said polypeptide forming a liquid solution in citrate buffer of about pH 5.0-5.5.
Abstract:
Cell lines and methods for high efficiency production of soluble peptides having platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) ligand binding activity. Cell lines are provided which secrete soluble fragments from extracellular regions of PDGF receptor (PDGF-R) polypeptides. Methods using these cell lines for production of the fragments are also provided.