35 results about "Angiotensinogen mrna" patented technology

Methods of detecting or predicting the onset or magnitude of kidney diseases such as acute kidney disease (AKI), previously called acute renal failure (ARF), are provided. In various aspects, methods and kits are provided to detect specific urinary proteins associated with AKI diagnosis or prognosis such as, e.g., angiotensinogen.

The present invention provides conjugates of peptide derivatives of the mammalian peptide hormones angiotensinogen, angiotensin I and angiotensin II, presented in a repetitive scaffold by coupling the peptide derivatives to a carrier, particularly a virus-like particle (VLP). The invention also provides methods of producing such conjugates, and immunotherapeutic uses of the resulting immunogen conjugates for the therapy and prophylaxis of conditions associated with the renin-activated angiotensin system.

The present invention provides improved methods, kits, and pharmaceutical compositions for increasing hematopoietic cell survival and / or reducing or preventing the side effects of chemotherapy, and mobilizing hematopoietic progenitor cells from bone marrow into peripheral blood following chemotherapy, comprising administering an effective amount angiotensinogen, angiotensin I (AI), AI analogues, AI fragments and analogues thereof, angiotensin II (AII) AII analogues, AII fragments or analogues thereof or AII AT2 type 2 receptor agonists to a patient in need of chemotherapy.

The present invention provides methods and kits for mitigating radiation induced tissue damage, improving the effectiveness of radiation therapy, to support bone marrow transplantation, and promoting megakaryocyte production and mobilization and platelet production, each method comprising the administration of an effective amount of angiotensinogen, angiotensin I (AI), AI analogues, AI fragments and analogues thereof, angiotensin II (AII), AII analogues, AII fragments or analogues thereof or AII AT2 type 2 receptor agonists.

The present invention provides methods, improved cell culture medium and kits for promoting hematopoietic and mesenchymal stem and lineage-specific cell proliferation and differentiation by growth in the presence of angiotensinogen, angiotensin I (AI), AI analogues, AI fragments and analogues thereof, angiotensin II (AII), AII analogues, AII fragments or analogues thereof or AII AT2 type 2 receptor agonists, either alone or in combination with other growth factors and cytokines.

The present invention provides methods, compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for the augmentation of erythropoiesis by potentiating erythropoietin-induced differentiation with angiotensinogen, angiotensin I (AI), AI analogues, AI fragments and analogues thereof, angiotensin II analogues, AII fragments or analogues thereof or AII AT2 type 2 receptor agonists as a therapeutic adjunct. The method is useful for the treatment of congenital or acquired aplastic or hypoplastic anemia associated with chronic renal failure, end-stage renal disease, renal transplantation, cancer, AIDS, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplantation and chronic diseases.

The invention discloses gramicidin, isomer thereof and application thereof. The structure is Ac-Asp-Arg-Val-Tyr-Ile-His-Pro-NH2 and Ac-Asp-Arg-Val-Tyr(D)-Ile-His(D)-Pro. Two modified construction bodies have biological activity which is similar to angiotensin 1-7 and capable of promoting human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) to release nitrogen oxide (NO) for migration, forming a tubelet and restraining A549 cell growth. Simultaneously, the modified construction bodies have degradation capability of three degradation enzymes including ACE, NEP and AP, thereby ensuring that the modified construction bodies have longer half-life periods than the angiotensin 1-7. The modified construction bodies are simple to obtain and provide important application value for development of novel polypeptide drugs for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

The invention relates to a method for simultaneously detecting 32 labeled single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) loci. In the method, adducin-1, platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (PECAM-1), C-reactive protein (CRP), endothelial constitutive nitric oxide synthase (ecNOS), plasma cell membrane glycoprotein-1 (PC-1), L-selectin, G-protein beta3 subunit gene, angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE), angiotensin II type 1 receptor gene, proangiotensin, methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) and hepatic lipase gene which are published on an international haplotype diagram engineering database are selected for detecting 32 labeled single nucleotide polymorphisms of the Han nationality in China; three primers are designed for each single nucleotide polymorphism (two PCR amplification primers and one extension primer); and the single nucleotide polymorphism loci are subjected to genotyping through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification, extension and hybridization and by applying an SNP stream genotyping system. The detection method has the advantages of quickness, accuracy, high throughput, simple operation, microscale and the like.

The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect human diabetes mellitus predisposing gene, specifically the angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, some mutant alleles of which cause susceptibility to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). More specifically, the invention relates to gernline mutations in the AGT gene and their use in the diagnosis of predisposition to diabetes. The invention also relates to the prophylaxis and / or therapy of diabetes associated with a mutation in the AGT gene. The invention further relates to the screening of drugs for diabetes therapy. Finally, the invention relates to the screening of the AGT gene for mutations, which are useful for diagnosing the predisposition to diabetes.

The invention provides a PEG (Poly Ethylene Glycol) modified polyethylene imine derivative, which is obtained by dissolving PEI-Bu in an alkaline solution, and reacting with methoxy polyethylene glycol-succinimide carbonic ester. The derivative has simple structure and is easy to synthesize; compared with conventional PEI-Bu, PEG modified PEG-Bu has higher transfection activity, lower cytoxicity, and better biocompatibility in various cells; compared with existing PEGylation PEI, PEGylation PEI-Bu not only can lower the cytoxicity, but also obviously improve the transfection activity; and PEG modified PEI is a carrier of efficient and harmfulless gene material, so as to be more suitable for the transport of the gene material, and in particular for transport therapeutic genes-high blood pressure related genes angiotensinogen (AGT) and short hair pin RNA (shRNA) to conduct gene silencing, so as to realize high blood pressure gene therapy.

The invention relates to polynucleotide agents, e.g., antisense polynucleotide agents, targeting an angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, and methods of using such polynucleotide agents to inhibit expression of AGT and to treat subjects having an AGT-associated disease, e.g., hypertension.

The present invention provides improved methods, kits, and pharmaceutical compositions for increasing hematopoietic cell survival and / or reducing or preventing the side effects of chemotherapy, and mobilizing hematopoietic progenitor cells from bone marrow into peripheral blood following chemotherapy, comprising administering an effective amount angiotensinogen, angiotensin I (AI), AI analogues, AI fragments and analogues thereof, angiotensin II (AII) AII analogues, AII fragments or analogues thereof or AII AT2 type 2 receptor agonists to a patient in need of chemotherapy.

The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double-stranded RNAi agents, targeting the angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, and methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of AGT and methods of treating subjects having an AGT-associated disorder, e.g., hypertension.

Disclosed herein are compositions and compounds comprising modified oligonucleotides for modulating AGT and modulating a RAAS pathway related disease, disorder and / or condition in an individual in need thereof. A RAAS pathway related disease, disorder and / or condition in an individual such as hypertension can be treated, ameliorated, delayed or prevented with the administration of antisense compounds targeted to AGT.

The present invention provides methods and kits for mitigating radiation induced tissue damage, improving the effectiveness of radiation therapy, to support bone marrow transplantation, and promoting megakaryocyte production and mobilization and platelet production, each method comprising the administration of an effective amount of angiotensinogen, angiotensin I (AI), AI analogues, AI fragments and analogues thereof, angiotensin II (AII), AII analogues, AII fragments or analogues thereof or AII AT2 type 2 receptor agonists.

The present invention provides improved methods, kits, and compositions for enhancing bone, cartilage and cartilage repair, bone and prosthesis implantation, and attachment and fixation of cartilage and cartilage to bone or other tissues, and chondrocyte proliferation comprising the administration of an effective amount of angiotensinogen, angiotensin I (AI), AI analogues, AI fragments and analogues thereof, angiotensin II (AII), AII analogues, AII fragments or analogues thereof or AII AT2 type 2 receptor agonists.

Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for modulating AGT and modulating a RAS pathway related disease, disorder or condition in an individual in need thereof. RAS related diseases in an individual such as hypertension or organ damage can be treated, ameliorated or prevented with the administration of antisense compounds targeted to AGT.

The invention relates to polynucleotide agents, e.g., antisense polynucleotide agents, targeting an angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, and methods of using such polynucleotide agents to inhibit expression of AGT and to treat subjects having an AGT-associated disease, e.g., hypertension.

The present invention provides methods, improved cell culture medium and kits for promoting hematopoietic and mesenchymal stem and lineage-specific cell proliferation and differentiation by growth in the presence of angiotensinogen, angiotensin I (AI), AI analogues, AI fragments and analogues thereof, angiotensin II (AII), AII analogues, AII fragments or analogues thereof or AII AT2 type 2 receptor agonists, either alone or in combination with other growth factors and cytokines.

The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect human diabetes mellitus predisposing gene, specifically the angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, some mutant alleles of which cause susceptibility to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). More specifically, the invention relates to germline mutations in the AGT gene and their use in the diagnosis of predisposition to diabetes. The invention also relates to the prophylaxis and / or therapy of diabetes associated with a mutation in the AGT gene. The invention further relates to the screening of drugs for diabetes therapy. Finally, the invention relates to the screening of the AGT gene for mutations, which are useful for diagnosing the predisposition to diabetes.

Disclosed is a method of screening a substance for angiotensinogen receptor-modulatory activity. The method includes the steps of contacting placental-derived cells with labeled angiotensinogen and a candidate substance; and then determining whether the candidate substance inhibits the binding of angiotensinogen to the placental-derived cells relative to a control wherein the placental-derived cells are contacted with angiotensinogen in the absence of the candidate substance.

The invention discloses the application of endometriosis serum markers in the preparation of endometriosis screening and diagnosis products, belonging to the technical field of biomedicine. The endometriosis serum markers are blood vessels Tensinogen (AGT) and / or sclerostin domain protein 1 (SOSTDC1). When AGT and SOSTDC1 were used as targets for the detection of serum proteins, both had high sensitivity and specificity, so they could be used as screening targets for endometriosis.

The present invention provides methods, compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits for the augmentation of erythropoiesis by potentiating erythropoietin-induced differentiation with angiotensinogen, angiotensin I (AI), AI analogues, AI fragments and analogues thereof, angiotensin II analogues, AII fragments or analogues thereof or AII AT2 type 2 receptor agonists as a therapeutic adjunct. The method is useful for the treatment of congenital or acquired aplastic or hypoplastic anemia associated with chronic renal failure, end-stage renal disease, renal transplantation, cancer, AIDS, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplantation and chronic diseases.

The invention belongs to the field of biotechnologies and relates to an assay kit for diagnosis of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The assay kit comprises specific antibodies respectively aiming at Kertin, Alpha-actinin-4, Afamin, Alpha-2-macroglobulin, ALB, SERPINA1, Vimentin, Tubulin beta-2C chain and / or angiotensinogen protein. The assay kit can detect multiple proteins which are expressed differentially and are in urine samples of patients suffering from hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Information of the above multiple proteins expressed differentially can be as a basis for the research of pathogenesis of preeclampsia nephropathy proteinuria, and provides a clue for the search of biomarkers utilized for an early diagnosis and a forecast of preeclampsia nephropathy. The assay kit provided by the invention is a non-invasive detecting tool of biomarkers of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and can be utilized for diagnosing preeclampsia nephropathy and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

The invention discloses application of an endometriosis serum marker in preparation of endometriosis screening and diagnosis products, and belongs to the technical field of biological medicines. The endometriosis serum marker is angiotensinogen (AGT) and / or sclerostin domain protein 1 (SOSTDC1). When AGT and SOSTDC1 are used as target spots for respectively detecting serum protein, the sensitivityand specificity are high, so that AGT and SOSTDC1 can be used as screening target spots for endometriosis.

The present invention relates to a marker composition for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis, comprising angiotensinogen (ACT) as a marker, a method for providing information necessary to determine the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis using the marker composition, a composition for determining the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis, comprising an agent for measurement of the expression level of the marker, and a kit for determining the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis, comprising a device for measurement of the expression level of the marker. The method for providing information for use in determining the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis provided by the present invention can be widely utilized to determine the occurrence of various joint diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis since it is possible to measure the expression levels of proteins of which the expression levels are changed at the time of the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis, and to more objectively and accurately determine the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis when the method is used.

The invention relates to application of a protein marker of multiple sclerosis, specifically to application of an associative part selectively combined to one or more proteins in the preparation of a reagent for diagnosing multiple sclerosis diseases. The one or more proteins are selected from angiotensinogen, complement C9, serine secreted protein 1, fatty acid binding protein 9, neutrophil collagenase, hyaluronic acid proteoglycan connexin 1 and oncomodulin. Specifically, the invention relates to application of a multiple sclerosis diagnosis-related protein marker obtained by experimental allergic encephalomyelitis rat model and mass spectrometry.