Homogeneous antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) exhibit significantly improved pharmacological properties compared to their heterogeneous counterparts. Site-specific conjugation of the payload to the IgG required for homogeneity can be achieved using enzymes. One example is microbial transglutaminase (MTGase), which can selectively perform transamidation on the Q295 residue of human Fc when N297 glycans are removed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVEGFR3 (FLT4) is crucial for embryonic lymphangiogenesis, and defects in this receptor can lead to congenital lymphedema type 1A (Milroy disease). This study analyses FLT4 gene sequence in 24 primary lymphedema patients, identifying genetic variants in five patients resembling typical Milroy disease. A novel likely pathogenic variant (c.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExploring phytochemicals from ethnomedicinal plants for pharmacological applications is a promising research area. By studying ethnomedicine, researchers can identify plants used for centuries to treat ailments and investigate their phytochemicals. Consequently, phytochemicals can be isolated, characterized, and tested for pharmacological activities, leading to new drug development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aim: Fungal infections are a growing problem for both humans and animals due to the emergence of pathogenic strains resistant to modern antifungal treatments. To evaluate the efficacy of new antifungal drugs, it is essential to develop animal models that demonstrate typical responses to both the infection (pathogenesis and clinical course) and to the treatment, including adverse effects. In this study, we established a rabbit otitis model by infection of an aggressive multidrug-resistant strain from dogs, C23, with no need for concomitant immunosuppression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To analyze the socio-demographic, clinical and psychological characteristics of patients with residual schizophrenia, to identify variants of residual states and to determine measures for psychosocial rehabilitation on this basis.
Material And Methods: At the time of investigation, 91 patients with the diagnosis of residual schizophrenia (F20.5xx according to ICD-10) were under dispensary supervision in the psychoneurological dispensary No.