Abstract: An scFv peptide comprising a VH domain and a VL domain linked by an amino acid spacer is disclosed. The VH domain comprises a sequence with at least 80% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO. 64. The VL domain comprises a sequence with at least 80% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO. 66. The scFv peptide also comprises the substitution or deletion of an amino acid in the VH domain at the position corresponding to C28.

Abstract: An scFv peptide comprising a VH domain and a VL domain linked by an amino acid spacer is disclosed. The VH domain comprises a sequence with at least 80% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO. 64. The VL domain comprises a sequence with at least 80% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO. 66. The scFv peptide also comprises the substitution or deletion of an amino acid in the VH domain at the position corresponding to C28.

Abstract: An scFv peptide comprising a VH domain and a VL domain linked by an amino acid spacer is disclosed. The VH domain comprises a sequence with at least 80% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO. 64. The VL domain comprises a sequence with at least 80% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO. 66. The scFv peptide also comprises the substitution or deletion of an amino acid in the VH domain at the position corresponding to C28.

Abstract: A composition comprising an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof specific for at least one epitope of hsp90 from an organism of the Aspergillus genus, and at least one antifungal agent selected from the group consisting of: itraconazole and voriconazole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel medicaments and preparations comprising effective anti-cancer agents together with an anti-Hsp90 antibody which together provide an enhanced efficacy in the treatment of cancer, and leukaemia.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compounds, medicaments and treatments for Clostridium difficile infection, together with novel isolated antibodies and their use in same. The present invention is also concerned with the treatment and prophylaxis of E. faecium and E. faecalis infection and provides medicaments and treatments for same.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel antibodies, medicaments, pharmaceutical packs, methods of manufacture of medicaments and methods for the treatment of micro-organism infections, particularly for the treatment of Staphylococcal infections such as S. aureus infections including MRSA infections.

Abstract: Use of an inhibitor of an hsp 90 protein for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition involving raised levels of TNF? and/or IL-6.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a Clostridium difficile lactate dehydrogenase comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, or an amino acid sequence exhibiting at least 70, 80, 90, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, or 99.5% identity with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2. A Clostridium difficile lactate dehydrogenase comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2. Also disclosed are nucleic acid sequences encoding same, vectors and host cells, antibodies against same, medicaments and methods of manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a Clostridium difficile infection, and diagnostic test kits and diagnostic test methods for same.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with antibodies specific for and which confer immunity against infection by C. difficile or against a vaccine, methods of identifying same, methods of manufacture of medicaments, and methods of treatment of patients using same. Also provided is a method for determining the efficacy of a vaccine, together with methods of vaccinating a patient, diagnostic test methods and diagnostic test kits.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for identifying candidate sequences for antibody specific against an antigen produced by a micro-organism during an infection or against a vaccine, methods of manufacture of medicaments, and methods of treatment of patients using same. Also provided is a method for determining the efficacy of a vaccine, together with methods of vaccinating a patient.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel antibodies, medicaments, pharmaceutical packs, methods of manufacture of medicaments and methods for the treatment of micro-organism infections, particularly for the treatment of Staphylococcal infections such as S. aureus infections including MRSA infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a purified stress protein of 86 Kd and fragments thereof isolated from the genus Corynebacterium. Particular fragments include those with apparent molecular weights of 50 Kd and 52 Kd. The stress protein has been found to be an immunodominant conserved antigen. Patients with Corynebacterium jeikeium septicemia or endocarditis have antibody to the 52 Kd breakdown product. The protein cross-reacts with a peptide antigen KVIRKNIVKKMIE (see SEQ ID No. 1) using a mouse monoclonal antibody against the peptide. The stress protein is useful for improved diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of Corynebacterium infections and diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies to a purified stress protein of 86 Kd and fragments thereof isolated from the genus Corynebacterium. Particular fragments include those with apparent molecular weights of 50 Kd and 52 Kd. The stress protein has been found to be an immunodominant conserved antigen. Patients with Corynebacterium jeikeium septicemia or endocarditis have antibody to the 52 Kd breakdown product. The protein cross-reacts with a peptide antigen KVIRKNIVKKMIE using a mouse monoclonal antibody against the peptide. The antibodies are useful for diagnosis and treatement of Corynebacterium infections and diseases.