Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Akkermansia and/or fragments thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of oral diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to Akkermansia muciniphila and/or fragments thereof, such as proteins and secreted molecules, for use in treating and/or preventing oral diseases.

Abstract: Synthetic kava analog compounds of formula I are disclosed. Specifically, kava analogs of the structural type 3-oxoclclohex-1-en-1-yl benzoates, and corresponding benzamides are disclosed. The compounds of the within invention are useful, in the inhibition of cytokine TNF-?, the management of chronic inflammation such as but not limited to Porphyromonas gingivalis induced periodontitis, and in infective arthritis, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts (when appropriate), pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other anti-inflammatory active pharmaceutical ingredients. Methods of treating chronic inflammation such as periodontitis and infective arthritis are also disclosed.

Abstract: Synthetic kava analog compounds of formula I are disclosed. Specifically, kava analogs of the structural type 3-oxoclclohex-1-en-1-yl benzoates, and corresponding benzamides are disclosed. The compounds of the within invention are useful in the inhibition of cytokine TNF-?, the management of chronic inflammation such as but not limited to Porphyromonas gingivalis induced periodontitis, and in infective arthritis, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts (when appropriate), pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other anti-inflammatory active pharmaceutical ingredients. Methods of treating chronic inflammation such as periodontitis and infective arthritis are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Akkermansia and/or fragments thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of oral diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to Akkermansia muciniphila and/or fragments thereof, such as proteins and secreted molecules, for use in treating and/or preventing oral diseases.

Abstract: Synthetic kava analog compounds of formula I are disclosed. Specifically, kava analogs of the structural type 3-oxoclclohex-1-en-1-yl benzoates, and corresponding benzamides are disclosed. The compounds of the within invention are useful in the inhibition of cytokine TNF-?, the management of chronic inflammation such as but not limited to Porphyromonas gingivalis induced periodontitis, and in infective arthritis, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts (when appropriate), pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other anti-inflammatory active pharmaceutical ingredients. Methods of treating chronic inflammation such as periodontitis and infective arthritis are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel peptide sequence named PIMAP39 (herein referred to as SEQ ID NO.: 1) and methods of use of the novel sequence and functional variants thereof. The present invention also relates to methods for reducing and/or modulating inflammatory responses by administration of the peptide of the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the modulation of the expression of cytokines effected as part of an inflammatory response by administration of the peptide of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel peptide sequence named PIMAP39 (herein referred to as SEQ ID NO.: 1) and methods of use of the novel sequence and functional variants thereof. The present invention also relates to methods for reducing and/or modulating inflammatory responses by administration of the peptide of the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the modulation of the expression of cytokines effected as part of an inflammatory response by administration of the peptide of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention provides molecules containing nucleic acid sequences for fragments of LPS-induced TNF-? factor (LITAF) and vectors containing these sequences. Also provided are molecules that contain the peptide sequence SQTWREPGAAGSPFHL (SEQ ID NO: 5), or homologs thereof. Such molecules may be useful in the treatment of diseases that relate to the expression of TNF-?, where treatment involves the modulation of this expression. The invention also provides methods for identifying compounds that inhibit or enhance the transcription of TNF-?.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel isolated and purified peptide of the sequence KQSQHMT [SEQ ID NO: 1], nucleic acid sequences encoding said peptide sequence and capable of expressing said sequence as an exogenous protein in a target cell; as well as methods for the reduction or inhibition of LITAF activity by transfecting the peptide KQSQHMT [SEQ ID NO: 1] or a nucleic acid capable of expressing said peptide, into a target cell. The present invention also relates to the use of the novel peptide (and corresponding nucleotide sequences) of the present invention for the regulation of cytokine expression in target cells. The present invention also relates to the use of the novel peptide (and corresponding nucleotide sequences) of the present invention for the regulation of inflammatory responses in mammals.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1. The isolated polypeptide binds to the DNA binding domain located from ?550 to ?487 in the promoter of the human TNF-? gene. Additionally, the level of the mRNA transcript encoding the isolated polypeptide is substantially increased in response to LPS stimulation in cultured THP-1 cells.

Abstract: The invention provides molecules containing nucleic acid sequences for fragments of LPS-induced TNF-? factor (LITAF) and vectors containing these sequences. Also provided are molecules that contain the peptide sequence SQTWREPGAAGSPFHL, or homologs thereof. Such molecules may be useful in the treatment of diseases that relate to the expression of TNF-?, where treatment involves the modulation of this expression. The invention also provides methods for identifying compounds that inhibit or enhance the transcription of TNF-?.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel proteins (LITAF and STAT6(B)) and the nucleotide sequences encoding the same. The present invention also relates to the use of the novel peptides and nucleotide sequences of the present invention, or functional fragments thereof, for the regulation of cytokine expression. The present invention also relates to the use of the novel proteins and nucleotides sequences of the present invention for the regulation of inflammatory responses in mammals including the regulation of angiogenesis and tubulogenesis. Also in this regard, the present invention relates to the generation of null mutant animals deficient in the expression of one or both of the proteins of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention provides molecules containing nucleic acid sequences for fragments of LPS-induced TNF-? factor (LITAF) and vectors containing these sequences. Also provided are molecules that contain the peptide sequence SQTWREPGAAGSPFHL, or homologs thereof. Such molecules may be useful in the treatment of diseases that relate to the expression of TNF-?, where treatment involves the modulation of this expression. The invention also provides methods for identifying compounds that inhibit or enhance the transcription of TNF-?.

Abstract: The invention provides molecules containing nucleic acid sequences for fragments of LPS-induced TNF-&agr; factor (LITAF) and vectors containing these sequences. Also provided are molecules that contain the peptide sequence SQTWREPGAAGSPFHL, or homologs thereof. Such molecules may be useful in the treatment of diseases that relate to the expression of TNF-&agr;, where treatment involves the modulation of this expression. The invention also provides methods for identifying compounds that inhibit or enhance the transcription of TNF-&agr;.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated polypeptide which binds to the DNA binding domain located from −550 to −487 in the promoter of the human TNF-&agr; gene. This isolated polypeptide is referred to herein as the LITAF protein. Polypeptides of human origin are specifically provided. Also disclosed is a nucleic acid sequence which encodes the LITAF protein. Such nucleic acids may be incorporated into an expression vector, which may be inserted into a cell. LITAF dependent induction of TNF-&agr; gene expression in a cell can be inhibited by delivering an inhibitor of expression of the LITAF gene to the cell. Such an inhibitor is for example an antisense construct which encodes an antisense RNA molecule which is complementary to a portion of the LITAF mRNA which is greater than 200 nucleotides in length. Preferably, the antisense RNA molecule is complementary to the start site of translation, upstream adjacent 5′ untranslated sequence, and downstream adjacent coding sequence of the LITAF mRNA.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1. The isolated polypeptide binds to the DNA binding domain located from −550 to −487 in the promoter of the human TNF-&agr; gene. Additionally, the level of the mRNA transcript encoding the isolated polypeptide is substantially increased in response to LPS stimulation in cultured THP-1 cells.