Methods for the production of monoclonal antibodies specific to conformational epitope(s) of a prefibrilar aggregate(s) which contribute to amyloid fibril formation in human or animal subjects who suffer from amyloid diseases (e.g. Alzheimer's Disease) and the hybridomas and monoclonal antibodies produced therefrom. Also, the use of such monoclonal antibodies in the immunization of human or animal subjects against Alzheimer's Disease or other amyloid diseases and/or for the diagnosis or detection of Alzheimer's Disease or other amyloid diseases. The monoclonal antibodies may be administered concomitantly or in combination with anti-inflammatory agents, such as gold or gold containing compounds, to decrease neural inflammation associated with amyloid diseases (e.g. Alzheimer's Disease).
Compositions And Methods Related To Poloxamer Copolymer Membrane Sealant
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International Classification:
A61K 31/765 C12N 5/071 A61P 25/28
US Classification:
424 7837, 435325
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention include the treatment of amyloid oligomer toxicity by administering a membrane sealant co-polymer, for example poloxamer 188 (P188).
Monoclonal Antibodies Specific For Pathological Amyloid Aggregates Common To Amyloids Formed From Proteins Of Differing Sequence
Monoclonal antibody compositions, methods of production and use. The monoclonal antibodies are specific to conformational epitope(s) of a prefibrillar aggregate(s) which contribute to amyloid fibril formation in human or animal subjects who suffer from amyloid diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's Disease) and the hybridomas and monoclonal antibodies produced therefrom. The monoclonal antibodies are useable for immunization of human or animal subjects against Alzheimer's Disease or other amyloid diseases and/or for the diagnosis or detection of Alzheimer's Disease or other amyloid diseases. The monoclonal antibodies may be administered concomitantly or in combination with anti-inflammatory agents, such as gold or gold containing compounds, to decrease neural inflammation associated with amyloid diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's Disease).
Embodiments of the invention are directed to compositions and methods related to immunogenic compositions comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 and amyloid oligomer specific antibodies that specifically bind an oligomer comprising such a peptide.
Embodiments of the invention are directed to compositions and methods related to Tau oligomers and Tau oligomer specific antibodies.
Immunogens And Corresponding Antibodies Specific For High Molecular Weight Aggregation Intermediates Common To Amyloids Formed From Proteins Of Differing Sequence
Compositions of matter that comprise one or more conformational epitopes found on amyloid peptide aggregates, antibodies to such epitopes and methods for making and using the compositions, eptitopes and/or antibodies. The invention includes synthetic or isolated compositions that contain or consist of certain conformational epitopes that are found on peptide aggregates (e.g., toxic peptide aggregates) present in human or veterinary patients who suffer from, or who are likely to develop, amyloid diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's Disease). The invention includes methods for the detection, treatment and prevention of diseases in humans or animals, using such compositions. The invention further includes antibodies which bind to the conformational epitopes as well as methods for making such antibodies and methods for the detection, treatment and prevention of diseases and/or identification of potential therapies (e.g., drug screening) using such antibodies.
Methods And Compositions Related To Amyloid-Beta-42 Oligomers
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International Classification:
C07K 16/18 G01N 33/53 C07K 14/47
Abstract:
Embodiments are directed to compositions comprising a conformation-dependent antibody that specifically binds oligomeric Aβ-42, and the methods of using the same.
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International Classification:
C07K 16/18 G01N 33/68
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention are directed to compositions and methods related to immunogenic compositions comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 and amyloid oligomer specific antibodies that specifically bind an oligomer comprising such a peptide.
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Company / Classification
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Rakez Kayed Director, President
CONIMM INC Business Services at Non-Commercial Site
UTMB
Assis. Professor.
University of Texas Medical Branch - Glaveston , Texas since 2012
Associate Professor
University of California, Irvine 2000 - 2006
Researcher
Education:
University of Tübingen, Germany
Skills:
Neuroscience Molecular Biology Biochemistry Cell Biology Western Blotting Cell Culture Immunohistochemistry Immunofluorescence Research Animal Models Drug Discovery Fluorescence Microscopy Translational Research Teaching In Vivo Confocal Microscopy
degeneration of nerve cells due to chronic inflammation induced by the tau oligomers may allow therapeutic medications to reduce inflammation and therefore minimize the damage of Alzheimers and related diseases, said senior author Dr. Rakez Kayed, associate professor in the UTMB Department of Neurology.
Date: Nov 22, 2016
Category: Health
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