Abstract: The invention features hK1 binding polypeptides as well as compositions comprising such polypeptides and methods of making and using such polypeptides.

Abstract: Methods are described for preventing or reducing ischemia and/or systemic inflammatory response in a patient such as perioperative blood loss and/or systemic inflammatory response in a patient subjected to cardiothoracic surgery, e.g. coronary artery bypass grafting and other surgical procedures, especially when such procedures involve extra-corporeal circulation, such as cardiopulmonary bypass.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method that includes: (i) providing a plurality of initial nucleic acid cassettes that include: a) a first coding region encoding a first immunoglobulin variable domain, b) a second coding region encoding a second immunoglobulin variable domain, and c) a ribosomal binding site disposed between the first and second coding regions for translation of the second polypeptide in a first expression system, wherein the first and second coding regions are in the same translational orientation; (ii) modifying each nucleic acid cassette of the plurality in a single reaction mixture so that it is functional in a second expression system, wherein the first and second region remain physically attached during the modifying; (iii) introducing each modified nucleic acid cassette into a mammalian cell to produce a mixture of transfected cells; and (iv) expressing each modified nucleic acid cassette in the transfected cells.

Abstract: Methods, kits and compositions are described that include a non-naturally occurring kallikrein inhibitor and an anti-thrombolytic agent, e.g., an anti-fibrinolytic agent, for preventing or reducing blood loss and/or ischemia, e.g., ischemia associated with perioperative blood loss and cerebral ischemia, the onset of systemic inflammatory response, and/or reperfusion injury, e.g., reperfusion injury associated with cerebral ischemia or a focal brain ischemia, e.g., in patients subjected to invasive surgical procedures, especially procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.

Abstract: Methods are described for preventing or reducing ischemia, e.g., cerebral ischemia, and/or reperfusion injury, e.g., reperfusion injury associated with cerebral ischemia, in a patient.

Abstract: Mutants of Kunitz domain 1 (ITI-D1) of human inter-?-trypsin inhibitor (ITI), are useful as inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase. Mutants characterized by one or more of the following substitutions (numbered to correspond to bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor, the archetypal Kunitz domain) are of particular interest: (a) Val15 or Ile15, (b) Ala16, (c) Phe18, (d) Pro19, (e) Arg1, (f) Pro2, and/or (g) Phe4.

Abstract: Methods are described for preventing or reducing ischemia and/or systemic inflammatory response in a patient such as perioperative blood loss and/or systemic inflammatory response in a patient subjected to cardiothoracic surgery, e.g., coronary artery bypass grafting and other surgical procedures, especially when such procedures involve extra-corporeal circulation, such as cardiopulmonary bypass.

Abstract: Disclosed are libraries, vectors, phage particles, host cells, and methods for displaying a Kunitz domain. The libraries can include Kunitz domains that vary in at least two interaction loops with respect to one another. Varied Kunitz domains can be displayed on phage at a low valency.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for identifying desired members from a display libraries, including bacteriophage display libraries. Display library members can be amplified in the presence of a target compound so that cycles of selection can be rapidly completed.

Abstract: Methods are described for preventing or reducing ischemia and/or systemic inflammatory response in a patient such as perioperative blood loss and/or systemic inflammatory response in a patient subjected to cardiothoracic surgery, e.g. coronary artery bypass grafting and other surgical procedures, especially when such procedures involve extra-corporeal circulation, such as cardiopulmonary bypass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to constructing libraries of genetic packages that display a member of a diverse family of peptides, polypeptides or proteins and collectively display at least a portion of the diversity of the family. In a preferred embodiment, the displayed polypeptides are human Fabs.

Abstract: Methods useful in constructing libraries that collectively display and/or express members of diverse families of peptides, polypeptides or proteins and the libraries produced using those methods. Methods of screening those libraries and the peptides, polypeptides or proteins identified by such screens.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method that includes: (i) providing a plurality of initial nucleic acid cassettes that include: a) a first coding region encoding a first immunoglobulin variable domain, b) a second coding region encoding a second immunoglobulin variable domain, and c) a ribosomal binding site disposed between the first and second coding regions for translation of the second polypeptide in a first expression system, wherein the first and second coding regions are in the same translational orientation; (ii) modifying each nucleic acid cassette of the plurality in a single reaction mixture so that it is functional in a second expression system, wherein the first and second region remain physically attached during the modifying; (iii) introducing each modified nucleic acid cassette into a mammalian cell to produce a mixture of transfected cells; and (iv) expressing each modified nucleic acid cassette in the transfected cells.

Abstract: Modular display libraries are disclosed characterized by a display having two or more variable regions connected with constant regions encoded by DNA segments that include a restriction endonuclease cleavage site. The segments encoding modular variable regions can be recombined in anther position in the display vector or rearranged to extend the diversity of the original modular library.

Abstract: The invention features apparati and methods for washing magnetically responsive particles such as paramagnetic beads. One exemplary apparatus includes a flow chamber having an inlet and an outlet; and at least a first magnetic field inducer. The apparatus is configured such that a first magnetic field can be selectively applied in the flow chamber. The apparatus can also apply a flow of fluid to the chamber in coordination with the selective application of the magnetic field.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparati for screening libraries, particularly display libraries are disclosed. Methods can be automated or at least partially machine-based. Also disclosed are software and databases that interface with a library screening process such as a display library screening process. A computer system can be used to store, manage, and generate information that includes assay results and sample tracking from various automation stations. The system can include interfaces for project management, data analysis, and sample tracking and auditing. A database can manage hits identified during screening of a library. The database can be a relational database that includes tables for projects, libraries, screens, and hits.

Abstract: In order to obtain a novel binding protein against a chosen target, DNA molecules, each encoding a protein comprising one of a family of similar potential binding domains and a structural signal calling for the display of the protein on the outer surface of a chosen bacterial cell, bacterial spore or phage (genetic package) are introduced into a genetic package. The protein is expressed and the potential binding domain is displayed on the outer surface of the package. The cells or viruses bearing the binding domains which recognize the target molecule are isolated and amplified. The successful binding domains are then characterized. One or more of these successful binding domains is used as a model for the design of a new family of potential binding domains, and the process is repeated until a novel binding domain having a desired affinity for the target molecule is obtained.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a single polypeptide chain binding molecule which has binding specificity and affinity substantially similar to the binding specificity and affinity of the light and heavy chain aggregate variable region of an antibody, to genetic sequences coding therefor, and to recombinant DNA methods of producing such molecule and uses for such molecule.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a single polypeptide chain binding molecule which has binding specificity and affinity substantially similar to the binding specificity and affinity of the light and heavy chain aggregate variable region of an antibody, to genetic sequences coding therefor, and to recombinant DNA methods of producing such molecule and uses for such molecule.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a single polypeptide chain binding molecule which has binding specificity and affinity substantially similar to the binding specificity and affinity of the light and heavy chain aggregate variable region of an antibody, to genetic sequences coding therefor, and to recombinant DNA methods of producing such molecule and uses for such molecule.