Abstract: The present invention provides von Willebrand Factor-polymer conjugates and Factor VIII-polymer conjugates, each having a releasable linkage. Methods of making conjugates, methods for administering conjugates, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the specific and highly sensitive detection of specific CHO-MIF (macrophage migration inhibitory factor from Chinese Ovarian Hamster cell line) complexes in the production of anti-MIF antibodies. The present invention is further concerned with the provision of specific antibodies which can be used for a CHO-MIF detection method. The present invention is also concerned with a CHO MIF knockout cell line and use thereof. The present invention also provides preparations obtained from recombinant production in CHO cell lines which are essentially free of CHO-MIF.

Abstract: The invention provides peptides, including peptides that bind and, optionally, inhibit Protein S, and compositions thereof. The peptides may be used to, e.g., inhibit Protein S activity, enhance thrombin formation in a subject, increase blood clot formation in a subject, treat a blood coagulation disorder in a subject, purify Protein S, and identify a Protein S binding compound.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods for identifying one or more NASP (non-anticoagulant sulfated polysaccharide) compositions that are suitable for treating a subject having a blood coagulation disorder. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, NASP compositions are evaluated by determining the coagulation activity and chemical makeup of the NASP composition and the molecular structure of the NASP. Systems for practicing methods of the invention as well as compositions suitable for treating a subject having a blood coagulation disorder are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating coagulation disease, including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease by administering recombinant von Willebrand Factor alone or in combination with Factor VIII.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a proteinaceous construct comprising plasmatic or recombinant factor VIIa (FVIIa) or biologically active derivatives thereof, which are bound to a carbohydrate moiety comprising 1-4 sialic acid units, wherein the in vivo half-life of the proteinaceous construct is substantially prolonged in the blood of a mammal, as compared to the in vivo half-life of a FVIIa molecule not bound to a carbohydrate moiety. The invention also provides a method for controlling bleeding in a mammal having a bleeding disorder due to functional defects or deficiencies of FVIIa, FVIII, or FIX. The invention also provides a method for controlling bleeding in a mammal during surgery or trauma.

Abstract: The invention relates to vWF cleaving entities having a molecular weight of 180 kD, 170 kD, 160 kD, 120 kD or 110 kD and an N-terminal amino acid sequence of AAGGILHLELLV, vWF cleaving complexes and methods for their production.

Abstract: A peptide or peptide derivative comprising: (i) WDLYFEIVW (SEQ ID NO: 1); or (ii) a variant amino acid sequence comprising one, two, three or four L-amino acid substitutions in WDLYFEIVW (SEQ ID NO: 1); or (iii) the retro-inverso variant of the peptide or peptide derivative of either one of parts (i) and (ii), wherein said peptide or peptide derivative has procoagulant activity. A peptide or peptide derivative comprising: (i) an amino acid sequence comprising imfwydcye; or (ii) a variant amino acid sequence comprising one, two, three, four, five or six amino acid substitutions in imfwydcye, wherein said peptide or peptide derivative has procoagulant activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating coagulation disease, including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease by administering recombinant von Willebrand Factor alone or in combination with Factor VIII.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of making a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence WDLYFEIVW (SEQ ID NO: 322) or a variant thereof, the method comprising (a) coupling the C-terminal amino acid of the peptide to a cleavable linking moiety bonded to a solid phase support material, wherein the alpha-amino group of the C-terminal amino acid that is to be coupled bears an Fmoc protecting group; (b) removing the Fmoc protecting group from the C-terminal amino acid that is coupled to the linking moiety; (c) successively coupling Fmoc-protected amino acids to the C-terminal amino acid, with attendant cleavage of the Fmoc protecting group prior to each successive amino acid addition, thereby producing an amino acid sequence bearing side chain protecting groups; and (d) removing the side chain protecting groups and cleaving the peptide from the solid phase support material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for improving hemostasis in the treatment of bleeding disorders and reversal of anticoagulant activity. Effective ratios of prothrombin (FII) and activated factor X (FXa) for the treatment of bleeding disorders that are as efficacious as FEIBA®, but require a lower concentration of FII are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to anti-MIF antibodies, in particular their use in combination with glucocorticoids, in the treatment of glycocorticoid receptive diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides peptides, including peptides that bind and, optionally, inhibit Protein S, and compositions thereof. The peptides may be used to, e.g., inhibit Protein S activity, enhance thrombin formation in a subject, increase blood clot formation in a subject, treat a blood coagulation disorder in a subject, purify Protein S, and identify a Protein S binding compound.

Abstract: The invention provides peptides that bind Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI), including TFPI-inhibitory peptides, and compositions thereof. The peptides may be used to inhibit a TFPI, enhance thrombin formation in a clotting factor-deficient subject, increase blood clot formation in a subject, treat a blood coagulation disorder in a subject, purify TFPI, and identify a TFPI-binding compound.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the specific detection of MIF, in particular oxMIF, in tissues. A detection method is provided which uses immunohistochemistry and wherein specific anfi-oxMIF antibodies are used.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods for enhancing blood coagulation in a subject. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, an amount of a non-anticoagulant sulfated polysaccharide (NASP) is administered to a subject to enhance blood coagulation in the subject. Also provided are methods for preparing a NASP composition having blood coagulation enhancing activity. Compositions and kits for practicing methods of the invention are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides peptides that bind Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI), including TFPI-inhibitory peptides, and compositions thereof. The peptides may be used to inhibit a TFPI, enhance thrombin formation in a clotting factor-deficient subject, increase blood clot formation in a subject, treat a blood coagulation disorder in a subject, purify TFPI, and identify a TFPI-binding compound.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to anti-MIF antibodies, in particular their use in combination with therapeutics, i.e. chemotherapeutics, in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides peptides that bind Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI), including TFPI-inhibitory peptides, and compositions thereof. Peptide complexes also are provided. The peptides may be used to inhibit a TFPI, enhance thrombin formation in a clotting factor-deficient subject, increase blood clot formation in a subject, treat a blood coagulation disorder in a subject, purify TFPI, and identify a TFPI-binding compound.

Abstract: A peptide or peptide derivative comprising: (i) WDLYFEIVW (SEQ ID NO: 1); or (ii) a variant amino acid sequence comprising one, two, three or four L-amino acid substitutions in WDLYFEIVW (SEQ ID NO: 1); or (iii) the retro-inverso variant of the peptide or peptide derivative of either one of parts (i) and (ii), wherein said peptide or peptide derivative has procoagulant activity. A peptide or peptide derivative comprising: (i) an amino acid sequence comprising imfwydcye; or (ii) a variant amino acid sequence comprising one, two, three, four, five or six amino acid substitutions in imfwydcye, wherein said peptide or peptide derivative has procoagulant activity.