Abstract: The present invention is directed to an immunizing composition containing an antigenic product such as a multiple antigen peptide system (MAPS) or a filamentous bacteriophage displaying an A?PP epitope spanning the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP and a method for inducing an immune response against the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP using this immunizing composition. The present invention is also directed to antibodies against the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP and their use in a method for inhibiting the formation of amyloid ?.

Abstract: Filamentous bacteriophage which does not display an antibody or a non-filamentous bacteriophage antigen on its surface is used to inhibit or treat brain inflammation associated with amyloid deposits and/or involving activated microglia, to inhibit the formation of amyloid deposits, and to disaggregate pre-formed amyloid deposits.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an immunizing composition containing an antigenic product such as a multiple antigen peptide system (MAPS) or a filamentous bacteriophage displaying an A?PP epitope spanning the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP and a method for inducing an immune response against the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP using this immunizing composition. The present invention is also directed to antibodies against the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP and their use in a method for inhibiting the formation of amyloid ?.

Abstract: Isolated polypeptides, isolated polynucleotides or expression vectors encoding same, viral display vehicles which can be specifically bind an exposed epitope shared by mutant, but not wild type, p53 protein are provided. Also provided are methods of inducing apoptosis and treating cancer as well as diagnosing a p53-related cancer using the isolated polypeptides uncovered by the present invention.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent which carries a peptide sequence containing a mammalian cell adhesion sequence can be used to inhibit or treat diseases associated with intracellular formation of protein fibrillar inclusions or aggregates, to inhibit the intracellular formation of protein fibrillar inclusions or aggregates, and to disaggregate pre-formed intracellular protein fibrillar inclusions or aggregates. Filamentous bacteriophage which displays a non-filamentous bacteriophage RGD cell adhesion sequence on its surface, but not an antibody or non-filamentous bacteriophage antigen other than said RGD cell adhesion sequence, is a preferred embodiment of such a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phage display vehicle composed of a filamentous bacteriophage displaying on its surface, as a non-filamentous bacteriophage molecule, protein A or a fragment or variant thereof capable of binding the Fc portion of antibodies, and an antibody or an antigen-antibody immunocomplex bound to protein A or a fragment or variant thereof by its Fc portion. The phage display vehicle is formulated into a pharmaceutical composition and can be used to treat/inhibit or to diagnose a brain disease, disorder or condition.

Abstract: Provided are viral display vehicles which display multiple sclerosis associated antigens on the surface thereof for induction of immune tolerance to autoantigens such as MOG. Also provided are methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating multiple sclerosis using the viral display vehicles of the present invention.

Abstract: A disease characterized by amyloid aggregation in a patient may be prevented or treated by causing antibodies against a peptide component of the amyloid deposit to come into contact with the aggregated or soluble amyloid. In order to decrease the risk of inflammation in such a method, the Fc receptors of the patient are blocked, preferably by administration of an effective amount of IVIg, prior to the procedure of causing the antibodies to come into contact with the amyloid.

Abstract: Anti-A?P scFvs and single domain antibodies were generated, and when these antibodies were displayed on filamentous phage or as soluble protein molecules, stabilized by the maltose binding protein, they could prevent the fibrilization of Abp 1-40 and disaggregate Abp 1-40 fibrils generated in vitro. The anti-A?p scFv antibodies also stained amyloid neuritic plaques on slices from transgenic mice. The anti-ABP scFv and single domain antibodies can be used for inhibiting or treating Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Filamentous bacteriophage which does not display an antibody or a non-filamentous bacteriophage antigen on its surface is used to inhibit or treat brain inflammation associated with amyloid deposits and/or involving activated microglia, to inhibit the formation of amyloid deposits, and to disaggregate pre-formed amyloid deposits.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an immunizing composition containing an antigenic product such as a multiple antigen peptide system (MAPS) or a filamentous bacteriophage displaying an A?PP epitope spanning the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP and a method for inducing an immune response against the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP using this immunizing composition. The present invention is also directed to antibodies against the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP and their use in a method for inhibiting the formation of amyloid ?.

Abstract: A strategy for immunizing against amyloid plaques using display technology. The strategy includes methods, agents, and pharmaceutical compositions for vaccination against plaque forming diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) that rely upon presentation of an antigen or epitope on a display vehicle. The strategy further includes methods, agents, and pharmaceutical compositions for vaccination against plaque forming diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) that rely upon presentation of an antibody, or an active portion thereof, on a display vehicle. Whether antigens or antibodies are employed, desegregation of plaques results from the immunization.

Abstract: More than 90% of mutations found in the p53 protein produce a conformational change in p53 which results in the exposure of an epitope, which is otherwise hidden in the hydrophobic core of the molecule. A single chain antibody (scFv) which specifically recognizes this common mutant epitope in mutant p53 but not in wild type p53 is disclosed. Also described are a DNA molecule encoding the scFv, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibody and methods of treatment using the pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an immunizing composition containing an antigenic product such as a multiple antigen peptide system (MAPS) or a filamentous bacteriophage displaying an A?PP epitope spanning the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP and a method for inducing an immune response against the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP using this immunizing composition. The present invention is also directed to antibodies against the ?-secretase cleavage site of A?PP and their use in a method for inhibiting the formation of amyloid ?.

Abstract: A disease characterized by amyloid aggregation in a patient may be prevented or treated by causing antibodies against a peptide component of the amyloid deposit to come into contact with the aggregated or soluble amyloid. In order to decrease the risk of inflammation in such a method, the Fc receptors of the patient are blocked, preferably by administration of an effective amount of IVIg, prior to the procedure of causing the antibodies to come into contact with the amyloid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an immunizing composition containing an antigenic product such as a multiple antigen peptide system (MAPS) or a filamentous bacteriophage displaying an AssPP epitope spanning the ss-secretase cleavage site of AssPP and a method for inducing an immune response against the ss-secretase cleavage site of AssPP using this immunizing composition. The present invention is also directed to antibodies against the ss-secretase cleavage site of AssPP and their use in a method for inhibiting the formation of amyloid ss.

Abstract: A disease characterized by amyloid aggregation in a patient may be prevented or treated by causing antibodies against a peptide component of the amyloid deposit to come into contact with the aggregated or soluble amyloid. In order to decrease the risk of inflammation in such a method, the Fc receptors of the patient are blocked, preferably by administration of an effective amount of IVIg, prior to the procedure of causing the antibodies to come into contact with the amyloid.

Abstract: A method of immunizing against plaque forming diseases using display technology is provided. The method utilize novel agents, or pharmaceutical compositions for vaccination against plaque forming diseases which rely upon presentation of an antigen or epitope on a display vehicle. The method further includes agents, or pharmaceutical compositions for vaccination against plaque forming diseases, which rely upon presentation of an antibody, or an active portion thereof, on a display vehicle. Whether antigens or antibodies are employed, disaggregation of plaques results from the immunization.

Abstract: A method of immunizing against plaque forming diseases using display technology is provided. The method utilizes novel agents, or pharmaceutical compositions for vaccination against plaque forming diseases that rely upon presentation of an antigen or epitope on a display vehicle. The method further includes agents, or pharmaceutical compositions for vaccination against plaque forming diseases, which rely upon presentation of an antibody, or an active portion thereof, on a display vehicle. Whether antigens or antibodies are employed, disaggregation of plaques results from the immunization.

Abstract: A method of immunizing against plaque forming diseases using display technology is provided. The method utilize novel agents, or pharmaceutical compositions for vaccination against plaque forming diseases which rely upon presentation of an antigen or epitope on a display vehicle. The method further includes agents, or pharmaceutical compositions for vaccination against plaque forming diseases, which rely upon presentation of an antibody, or an active portion thereof, on a display vehicle. Whether antigens or antibodies are employed, disaggregation of plaques results from the immunization.