Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and an apparatus for diagnosing the presence of a feline immune deficiency. SOLUTION: In this method for deciding whether a feline is infected by a feline immunodeficiency virus(FIV), a biological sample of the feline is given, the sample is brought into contact with an antibody binding capture composition containing (i) a first enhanced capture polypeptide containing an immunogeneic fragment of an FIVgag precursor p55 and (ii) a second enhanced capture polypeptide containing an immunogeneic fragment of an FIVenv precursor gp130, and the reaction of the antibody in the sample is detected by using the capture composition. Here, the generation of the reaction represents that the feline is infected with the FIV.
Abstract:
Disclosed are binding proteins that specifically bind to an isolated and purified peptide comprising a leucine positioned two peptide bonds away from a tyrosine-arginine pair. Other binding proteins of the invention include those that specifically bind to an isolated and purified peptide with the sequence cysteine-blank-blank-proline-histidine-blank-blank-blank-cysteine (SEQ ID NO:6) or cysteine-blank-proline-histidine-blank-proline-blank-blank-cysteine (SEQ ID NO:9).
Abstract:
The present invention provides for the isolation and characterization of canine interleukin-5 (IL-5) and nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of IL-5. More particularly, recombinant DNA molecules encoding for canine interleukin-5 and conservative variants are provided. In other aspects, the invention provides cells comprising the recombinant vectors, and methods for producing canine IL-5 comprising the steps of inserting a transcription regulatory sequence proximal to the IL-5 gene in a cell comprising that gene, and stimulating production of IL-5 through the regulatory sequence.
Abstract:
Recombinant DNA molecules encoding complete canine IgE heavy chain constant region and the DNA sequence for all six exons of canine IgE are disclosed. The canine IgE heavy chain constant region DNA sequence was isolated using a nested walking procedure that is also disclosed. Also disclosed are peptides encoded by said sequences, including recombinant canine IgE heavy chain peptides produced by prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells. Such peptides are used in methods to treat the manifestation of allergy in dogs. Disclosed are antibodies that bind to peptides disclosed herein, as well as such antibodies for use to treat the manifestations of allergy in dogs.
Abstract:
Methods for determining whether a feline is infected with feline immunodeficiency virus ("FIV"). The methods involve the use of an antibody-binding composition that includes two enhanced polypeptides, one containing an immunogenic fragment of the FIV gag precursor p55 and the other containing an immunogenic fragment of the FIV env precursor gp130. Also featured a.re devices for practicing these methods.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and compositions for decreasing IgE levels in dogs. The methods and compositions are useful for treating allergic symptoms in dogs. The invention may comprise chimeric canine anti-IgE monoclonal antibody compositions and methods for using the compositions in the treatment of allergy. In preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present invention may act by binding soluble IgE in plasma, or by inhibiting IgE from binding to receptors on mast cells, B cells, and basophils.
Abstract:
We disclose methods for determining whether a feline is infected with feline immunodeficiency virus ("FIV"). The methods involve the use of an antibody-binding composition that includes two enhanced polypeptides, one containing an immunogenic fragment of the FIV gag precursor p55 and the other containing an immunogenic fragment of the FIV env precursor gp130. Also disclosed are devices for practising these methods.
Abstract:
We disclose methods for determining whether a feline is infected with feline immunodeficiency virus ("FIV"). The methods involve the use of an antibody-binding composition that includes two enhanced polypeptides, one containing an immunogenic fragment of the FIV gag precursor p55 and the other containing an immunogenic fragment of the FIV env precursor gp130. Also disclosed are devices for practising these methods.
Abstract:
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