Abstract: The invention relates to a polypeptide wherein at least one of the amino, carboxyl, mercapto or guanidino group in a polypeptide molecule having human granulocyte colony stimulating factor activity is chemically modified by a chemical modifying agent, and a platelet production promoter comprising said polypeptide, a method for treating a patient with decreased platelet counts comprising administering an effective amount of said polypeptide to the patient, the use of said polypeptide for the production of pharmaceutical compositions which are useful for the treatment of the patient with decreased platelet counts, and the compositions for treating the patient with decreased platelet counts, which comprises an effective dose of said polypeptide in a pharmaceutically acceptable dosage form with a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to biologically pure cultures of Streptomyces sp. RE-701 (FERM BP-3624) and Streptomyces sp. RE-629 (FERM BP-4126) that produce endothelin antagonistic peptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toxin conjugate in which a residue derived from a compound having an affinity for a target cell is bound to a toxin through a spacer comprising polyalkylene glycol and dipeptide.

Abstract: Novel hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives having an amino acid sequence derived from the amino acid sequence of the human granulocyte colony stimulating factor polypeptide by substitution of at least one amino acid by a different amino acid and/or deletion of at least one amino acid, recombinant plasmids containing a DNA fragment insert coding for any of these hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives, microorganisms carrying one of such plasmids, methods of producing the hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives using the microorganisms, a monoclonal antibody binding to the hG-CSF polypeptide derivative, and chemically modified hG-CSF or derivatives thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives having an amino acid sequence derived from the amino acid sequence of the human granulocyte colony stimulating factor polypeptide by substitution of at least one amino acid by a different amino acid and/or deletion of at least one amino acid, recombinant plasmids containing a DNA fragment insert coding for any of these hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives, microorganisms carrying one of such plasmids, methods of producing the hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives using the microorganisms, a monoclonal antibody binding to the hG-CSF polypeptide derivative, and chemically modified hG-CSF or derivatives thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z represents Gly or Cys; X represents an (.alpha.-amino acid residue; Y represents a natural calcitonin moiety, a partial natural calcitonin peptide moiety, or a natural calcitonin-like peptide moiety; m represents an integer of 5-8, .alpha.-amino acid residues represented by X being the same or different; and n represents an integer of 0-3; provided that when m is 5, the sequence of 4 C-terminal residues of --(X).sub.m -- is different from the sequence of the third to sixth amino acids of natural calcitonin, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Described is a monoclonal antibody capable of specifically binding to fibroblast growth factor-8 (FGF-8) which is related to growth factors of hormone-dependent tumor cells such as prostatic cancer and breast cancer, and inhibits the FGF-8 activity. The monoclonal antibody is useful in analyzing the role and biological function of FGF-8 in hormone-dependent tumor cells such as prostatic cancer and breast cancer and can be beneficial in the treatment of these cancers.

Abstract: An immunological assay for quantifying PEG-modified human granulocyte colony stimulating factor or derivatives thereof in a sample comprising bringing into contact with said sample an antibody which reacts with the human granulocyte colony stimulating factor or its derivative and with PEG-modified human granulocyte colony stimulating factor or its derivative and a monoclonal antibody which reacts specifically with the human granulocyte colony stimulating factor or its derivative but not with the PEG-modified human granulocyte-colony stimulating factor or its derivative.

Abstract: An anti-ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) R2 subunit monoclonal antibody KM1054, KM1056 or KM1060, which belongs to the IgG2a subclass, reacts with R2 subunit of RNR, and inhibits RNR activity, is disclosed. It is effective for immunologically detecting RNR and for immunologically detecting the presence of human cancer cells.

Abstract: An oxyntomodulin peptide has cardiotonic activity and insulin release-promoting activity. The peptide or pharmaceutical salts thereof can be used for prevention or treatment of cardiopathy or diabetes.

Abstract: Provided are P112 protein and P31 protein which proteins are among proteins constituting human 26S proteasome, DNAs encoding the proteins, vectors into which the DNAs are inserted and cells carrying the vectors.The proteins of the present invention are useful not only for elucidating the function of the human 26S proteasome but also for the diagnosis or therapy of various diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phopholipase C-inhibiting peptides which are represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein J.sup.1 and J.sup.2 are each hydrogen or combined together to form a single bond; W is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkanoyl, a substituted or unsubstituted aroyl or coumaryl; X is a single bond, -Leu- or -Ser-Leu-Val-Glu-Leu-Val-Ser-Tyr-Tyr-Glu-Lys-His-Ala-Leu- (at least one of the N-terminal 14 amino acid residues may be deleted); Y is a single bond or -Pro-Val-; and Z is hydroxy or amino.

Abstract: Novel hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives having an amino acid sequence derived from the amino acid sequence of the human granulocyte colony stimulating factor polypeptide by substitution of at least one amino acid by a different amino acid and/or deletion of at least one amino acid, recombinant plasmids containing a DNA fragment insert coding for any of these hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives, microorganisms carrying one of such plasmids, methods of producing the hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives using the microorganisms, a monoclonal antibody binding to the hG-CSF polypeptide derivative, and chemically modified hG-CSF or derivatives thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives having an amino acid sequence derived from the amino acid sequence of the human granulocyte colony stimulating factor polypeptide by substitution of at least one amino acid by a different amino acid and/or deletion of at least one amino acid, recombinant plasmids containing a DNA fragment insert coding for any of these hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives, microorganisms carrying one of such plasmids, methods of producing the hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives using the microorganisms, a monoclonal antibody binding to the hG-CSF polypeptide derivative, and chemically modified hG-CSF or derivatives thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives having an amino acid sequence derived from the amino acid sequence of the human granulocyte colony stimulating factor polypeptide by substitution of at least one amino acid by a different amino acid and/or deletion of at least one amino acid, recombinant plasmids containing a DNA fragment insert coding for any of these hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives, microorganisms carrying one of such plasmids, methods of producing the hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives using the microorganisms, a monoclonal antibody binding to the hG-CSF polypeptide derivative, and chemically modified hG-CSF or derivatives thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phospholipase C-inhibiting peptides which are represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein n represents 0 or 1; each J.sup.1 and J.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, or J.sup.1 and J.sup.2 are combined together to form a single bond; W represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkanoyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aroyl group or coumaryl group; X represents a single bond, -Leu-, or -Ser-Leu-Val-Glu-Leu-Val-Ser-Tyr-Tyr-Glu-Lys-His-Ala-Leu- (wherein at least one amino acid residue may be deleted, inserted or substituted); Y represents a single bond or -Pro-Val-; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; and R.sup.2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group.

Abstract: Peptides represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A represents Asn or Asp; B represents His or Lys; and E represents Ala or Ser;(1) X.sup.1 and Y.sup.1 are combined together to form a single bond as X.sup.1 --Y1, or (2) X.sup.1 represents hydrogen and Y.sup.1 represents hydroxy;and Z represents, in case of (1),Trp-Phe-Phe-Asn-Tyr-Tyr-7Hyt-Z.sup.1Trp-Val-Tyr-Phe-Ala-His-Leu-Asp-Ile-Ile-Trp-Z.sup.1,Trp-Val-Tyr-Tyr-Ala-His-Leu-Asp-Ile-Ile-Trp-Z.sup.1,Trp-Leu-Tyr-Phe-Ala-His-Gln-Asp-Val-Ile-Trp-Z.sup.1,Trp-Phe-Phe-Asn-Tyr-R-T-Z.sup.1wherein Z.sup.1 is an organic moiety,wherein R is Tyr or a covalent bond,T is Trp, Ala, Phe, Tyr, Trp-Trp, Asn-Tyr-Tyr-Trp, Trp-Asn-Tyr-Tyr-Trp, Trp-Val-Tyr-Phe-Ala-His-Leu-Asp-Ile-Ile-Trp,or in case of (2), Z representsTrp-Val-Tyr-Phe-Ala-His-Leu-Asp-Ile-Ile-Trp-Z.sup.1Trp-Val-Tyr-Tyr-Ala-His-Leu-Asp-Ile-Ile-Trp-Z.sup.1Trp-Leu-Tyr-Phe-Ala-His-Gln-Asp-Val-Ile-Trp-Z.sup.1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a peptide compound represented by the following formula (I):R.sup.1 -R.sup.2 -R.sup.3 -R.sup.4 -R.sup.5 -R.sup.6 -R.sup.7 -R.sup.8 -R.sup.9 -R.sup.10 -R.sup.11 -R.sup.12 -Phe-R.sup.14 -R.sup.15 -R.sup.16 -R.sup.17 -R.sup.18 -Ile-R.sup.20 -Z SEQ. ID NO. 64, (I)wherein R.sup.1-12, R.sup.14-18, and R.sup.20 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide which has phospholipase C-inhibiting activity and which has the amino acid sequence defined in Sequence Listing by SEQ ID: No. 1; or a modified peptide in which one or more of the amino acid residues of the above mentioned peptide are deleted, or in which one or more amino acid residues are added to the above mentioned peptide, and/or in which one or more of the amino acid residues are substituted with other amino acid residues or modified amino acid residues.

Abstract: Novel hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives having an amino acid sequence derived from the amino acid sequence of the human granulocyte colony stimulating factor polypeptide by substitution of at least one amino acid by a different amino acid and/or deletion of at least one amino acid, recombinant plasmids containing a DNA fragment insert coding for any of these hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives, microorganisms carrying one of such plasmids, methods of producing the hG-CSF polypeptide derivatives using the microorganisms, a monoclonal antibody binding to the hG-CSF polypeptide derivative, and chemically modified hG-CSF or derivatives thereof are disclosed.