Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an antibody capable of inhibiting the PDGF(platelet derived growth factor) BB lag phase of cells expressing human β-PDGF in a defined concentration to a higher extent than a specific value and useful e.g. for the therapy and diagnosis of adult dyspnea syndrome-related pulmonary fibrosis or the like. SOLUTION: This antibody can specifically bind to a β-PDGF receptor not existing in the fifth extracellular Ig-like domain and inhibits the PDGF BB lag phase of cells expressing β-PDGF in an antibody concentration of 10 μg/mL to an extent of >80%. The antibody preferably inhibits the binding of the PDGF BB to cells expressing a β-PDGF receptor or binds to the extracellular Ig-like domain of a β-PDGF receptor. A composition comprising the antibody and a medicinally permissible excipient preferably is prepared. The daily dosage level of the antibody preferably is from 0.1 mg/kg to 10.0 mg/kg.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the subject composition useful for the treatments of restenosis, adult respiratory distress syndrome-related fibroid lung and the like by including an antibody specifically bindable to a specific growth factor receptor so as to be capable of specifically inhibiting the receptor's activation. SOLUTION: This composition is obtained by including an anti-platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF) receptor antibody at effective levels. This antibody is preferably a monoclonal antibody, preferably anti-PDGF-β-receptor antibody. The above composition is preferably a medicinal composition to inhibit the proliferation of smooth muscle cells at the lesion sites of blood vessel and- preferably comprises enough quantity of the anti-growth factor receptor antibody to inhibit mitosis induction and/or transfer of smooth muscle cells of blood vessel at the lesion sites, and also preferably the above antibody is selected from anti-PDGF-βreceptor antibodies. In the above composition, an aqueous carrier, conventional nontoxic solid carrier or the like can be used.
Abstract:
Defined constructs of modified human platelet-derived growth factor receptor polypeptides are provided. Extracellular region domain structures are identified and modifications and combinatorial rearrangements of the receptor segments are provided. Both cell bound and soluble forms of modified segments are made available, as are methods for assays using them, allowing for screening of ligand analogues.
Abstract:
Defined constructs of modified human platelet-derived growth factor receptor polypeptides are provided. Extracellular region domain structures are identified and modifications and combinatorial rearrangements of the receptor segments are provided. Both cell bound and soluble forms of modified segments are made available, as are methods for assays using them, allowing for screening of ligand analogues.
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:
Defined constructs of modified human platelet-derived growth factor receptor polypeptides are provided. Extracellular region domain structures are identified and modifications and combinatorial rearrangements of the receptor segments are provided. Both cell bound and soluble forms of modified segments are made available, as are methods for assays using them, allowing for screening of ligand analogues.
Abstract:
Defined constructs of modified human platelet-derived growth factor receptor polypeptides are provided. Extracellular region domain structures are identified and modifications and combinatorial rearrangements of the receptor segments are provided. Both cell bound and soluble forms of modified segments are made available, as are methods for assays using them, allowing for screening of ligand analogues.
Abstract:
2124958 9310805 PCTABS00022 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.