34 results about "Toxic shock syndrome" patented technology

The invention provides therapeutic compositions useful in the treatment of bacterial superantigen mediated conditions, such as Toxic Shock Syndrome. The compositions comprise genetically engineered bifunctional polypeptides containing a specific T-cell receptor binding domain and a specific MHC class II receptor binding domain, each targeting non-overlapping epitopes on a superantigen molecule against which they are designed. The anti-superantigen “receptor mimetics” or “chimeras” are rationally designed to recreate the modality of superantigen binding directly to both the TCR and the MHC-II receptor, and are capable of acting as decoys for superantigen binding, effectively out-competing the host T-cell and MHC-II receptors, the natural host receptors.

The present invention is directed to a system for treating uro-genital conditions. One aspect of this invention involves the treatment system comprising one or more polypeptides with a amino acid sequence including KPV (SEQ. ID. NO. 1), MEHFRWG (SEQ. ID. NO. 2), HFRWGKPV (SEQ. ID. NO. 3), SYSMEHFRWGKPV (SEQ. ID. NO. 4), for treatment of uro-genital conditions. The one or more polypeptides can also be a dimer formed from any of the amino acid sequence above. Uro-genital conditions can include infections, inflammation, or both. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the uro-genital condition includes infection and / or inflammation of the vagina, vulva, urinary tract, penis, and / or the rectum. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the one or more polypeptides are dissolved in a carrier. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the one or more polypeptides are associated with a tampon for preventing toxic shock syndrome. In another preferred embodiment, the one or more polypeptides are associated with a contraceptive for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases or infections. In another preferred embodiment, the one or more polypeptides are associated with a suppository for insertion into the vagina or rectum.

The present invention relates to compounds having the general formulaor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated 5-, 6- or 7-membered, ring containing 0, 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, wherein the ring may be fused with a benzo group, and is substituted by 0, 1 or 2 oxo groups, and wherein R1 is additionally substituted; and R2 is a substituted C1-6alkyl. Also included is a method of prophylaxis or treatment of inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, Pagets disease, osteoporosis, multiple myeloma, uveititis, acute or chronic myelogenous leukemia, pancreatic β cell destruction, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid spondylitis, gouty arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), psoriasis, Crohn's disease, allergic rhinitis, ulcerative colitis, anaphylaxis, contact dermatitis, asthma, muscle degeneration, cachexia, Reiter's syndrome, type I diabetes, type II diabetes, bone resorption diseases, graft vs. host reaction, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, myocardial infarction, ischemia reperfusion injury, atherosclerosis, brain trauma, multiple sclerosis, cerebral malaria, sepsis, septic shock, toxic shock syndrome, fever, myalgias due to HIV-1, HIV-2, HIV-3, cytomegalovirus (CMV), influenza, adenovirus, the herpes viruses or herpes zoster infection in a mammal comprising administering an effective amount a compound as described above.

The present invention relates to pyrimidinones and pyridones and derivatives thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also included is a method of treatment of inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, Pagets disease, osteoporosis, multiple myeloma, uveititis, acute or chronic myelogenous leukemia, pancreatic β cell destruction, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid spondylitis, gouty arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), psoriasis, Crohn's disease, allergic rhinitis, ulcerative colitis, anaphylaxis, contact dermatitis, asthma, muscle degeneration, cachexia, Reiter's syndrome, type I diabetes, type II diabetes, bone resorption diseases, graft vs. host reaction, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, myocardial infarction, ischemia reperfusion injury, atherosclerosis, brain trauma, multiple sclerosis, cerebral malaria, sepsis, septic shock, toxic shock syndrome, fever, myalgias due to HIV-1, HIV-2, HIV-3, cytomegalovirus (CMV), influenza, adenovirus, the herpes viruses or herpes zoster infection in a mammal comprising administering an effective amount a compound as described above.

A device for detecting toxic shock syndrome toxins includes a pad and a membrane coupled to the pad. The pad includes first antibodies that include a first particular antibody and a second particular antibody. Each of the first antibodies are associated with toxic shock syndrome toxin one (TSST-1). The first particular antibody is configured to react with a TSST-1 antigen to form an antibody complex. The membrane includes a first zone that includes an immobilized second antibody configured to react with the antibody complex to cause a first indication. The membrane further includes a second zone that includes a third antibody configured to react with the second particular antibody to cause a second indication.

A method of immunomodulating the T cell response in Staphylococcal bacteria is provided wherein an effective amount of the Map protein from Staphylococcus aureus is administered to a host to prevent or suppress the T cell response. The present method may be utilized with either the Map protein or an effective subdomain or fragment thereof such as the Map19 protein. The present invention is advantageous in that suppression or prevention of the T cell response in a host can prevent or ameliorate a wide variety of the pathogenic conditions such as toxic shock syndrome and other diseases associated with the T cell-mediated response caused by staphylococcal infection, and is particularly useful in cases where patients have had chronic or recurrent infections from S. aureus or other staphylococcal bacteria.

The present invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I), their derivatives, their analogs, their tautomeric forms, their stereoisomers, their polymorphs, their hydrates, their solvates, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions, their metabolites and prodrugs thereof. The present invention more particularly relates to novel pyrimidine carboxamides of the general formula (I). Also included is a method of prophylaxis or treatment of a pain disorder, immunological diseases, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis; osteoporosis; multiple myeloma; uveititis; acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia; ischemic heart disease; atherosclerosis; cancer; ischemic-induced cell damage; pancreatic beta cell destruction; osteoarthritis; rheumatoid spondylitis; gouty arthritis; inflammatory bowel disease; adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); psoriasis; Crohn's disease; allergic rhinitis; ulcerative colitis; anaphylaxis; contact dermatitis; muscle degeneration; cachexia; asthma; bone resorption diseases; ischemia reperfusion injury; brain trauma; multiple sclerosis; sepsis; septic shock; toxic shock syndrome; fever, and myalgias due to infection in a mammal comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) as described above.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture of empty liposomes, wherein said mixture of empty liposomes comprises (a) a first empty liposome comprising cholesterol, wherein theamount of cholesterol is at least 30% (weight per weight); and (b) a second empty liposome comprising sphingomyelin, for use in the treatment of sepsis, severe sepsis, septic shock, or prolonged andsevere hypotension, preferably persistent hypotension, for use in the treatment of hypotension, preferably said persistent hypotension, in septic shock, sepsis, severe sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome or acute lung injury, or for use in the treatment of toxic shock syndrome in an animal, preferably in a human.

The invention relates to a dimmer formed by one or more polypeptides for treating uro-genital conditions. Uro-genital conditions can include infections, inflammation, or both. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the uro-genital condition includes infection and / or inflammation of the vagina, vulva, urinary tract, penis, and / or the rectum. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the one or more polypeptides are dissolved in a carrier. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the one or more polypeptides are associated with a tampon for preventing toxic shock syndrome. In another preferred embodiment, the one or more polypeptides are associated with a contraceptive for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases or infections. In another preferred embodiment, the one or more polypeptides are associated with a suppository for insertion into the vagina or rectum.

According to certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds a Staphylococcus species target antigen and a second antigen binding domain that binds a complement component. In certain embodiments, the bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present disclosure are capable of binding to the Staphylococcus species target antigen with an EC50 of about 10 nM or less, and / or are capable of promoting complement deposition on the Staphylococcus species with an EC50 of about 10 nM. The antibodies of the disclosure are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition or reduction of the growth of a Staphylococcus species is desired and / or therapeutically beneficial, for example, for treating staphylococcal infections including a skin infection, cellulitis, pneumonia, meningitis, urinary tract infection, toxic shock syndrome, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, bacteremia, or sepsis, or for preventing or treating a staphylococcus infection that occurs as a result of a surgical procedure.

A synthetic molecule 4210 and a therapeutic use of a synthetic small molecule 4210 for treating viral infections, especially encephalitic alphavirus infections. The compound 4210 showed antiviral efficacy by up regulation type 1 interferon (IFN) specifically IFN-β. The compound 4210 was designed and synthesized by a structure-based approach targeting intracellular adaptor protein, myeloid differentiation primary response protein 88 (MyD88). Besides having an antiviral effect, the compound 4210 also demonstrated therapeutic efficacy for treating inflammatory syndrome associated with Gram positive bacterial infections such as exposure to staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB) induced toxic shock syndrome (TSS) in mice and can potentially be used in clinical set up for treating sepsis and septic shock. In addition, the application of molecule 4210 can treat sepsis and septic shock triggered by exposure to other biological agents such as Francisella tularensis or Burkholderia mallei known to cause tularemia and glanders, respectively. The molecule 4210 has the potential for a broad-spectrum therapeutic use.

The present invention relates to flavonoid glycosides isolated from dandelion and capable of preventing and treating Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection diseases and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their anti-infective medicinal uses, and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. The two novel flavonoid glycoside compounds of the present invention have obvious effects of inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic streptococcus, and can be expected to be used for the prevention and treatment of boils, pustules and toxic epidermal decomposition caused by the infection of these two. , pneumonia, osteomyelitis, acute myocarditis, endocarditis, meningitis, mastitis, cystitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, urinary tract inflammation, prostatitis, bacteremia, toxic shock syndrome, lymphadenitis, arthritis, pharyngitis , cervicitis, and muscle, skin, urogenital tract, central nervous system abscesses.