WO2001055373A1 - Nouveau polypeptide, capside proteine vp4, 13, et polynucleotide codant pour ce polypeptide - Google Patents
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- the present invention belongs to the field of biotechnology. Specifically, the present invention describes a new polypeptide, a capsid protein VP4, 13, and a polynucleotide sequence encoding the polypeptide. The invention also relates to the preparation method and application of the polynucleotide and polypeptide. Background technique
- Rotavirus is an important virus that causes severe diarrhea in humans and animals.
- Rotavirus consists of an 11-segment genome consisting of double-stranded RNA, which is surrounded by a layer of polyprotein or capsid.
- the outer capsid protein consists of two parts, VP7 and VP4.
- VP7 protein encoded by RNA fragments 7, 8 or 9, is specific for G serum.
- the VP4 protein the product of gene 4, is responsible for red blood cell agglutination and reactive insulin increase after infection.
- a human rotavirus VP4 serum system has been established. In this system, human rotavirus can be divided into three serotypes and one subtype.
- human rotavirus type A can be divided into five types according to the VP4 genome sequence.
- the first genome type includes serotypes Gl, G3, G4, and G9 symptomatic rotaviruses Wa, P, VA70, W161.
- the second type of genomic group is represented by the serotype G2 line DS-1, which is 89. 4 -90. 5% amino acid identity with the first genomic type.
- the third type of genome is most common in asymptomatic rotavirus serotypes G1, G2, G3, and G4, which are represented by M37, 1076, McN, ST3, and the amino acid identity of these virus lines is 95. 1- 97.4%, and only 75.4-77.7% amino acid identity with the first two genome types.
- the fourth genotype comes from the symptomatic rotavirus serotype G1 line K8, which has less than 70% amino acid identity with the above three types.
- the last type, the fifth gene type, is a symptomatic rotavirus serotype G8 line 69M, which has 68. 9-74. 5% amino acid identity with the above four types.
- the human rotavirus gene is 2359 nucleotides long, encodes a protein of 775 amino acids, and has a long open reading frame.
- the open reading frame starts at the 22nd nucleotide and ends at the 2223th amino acid.
- animals 241 and 247 have two conserved arginines.
- the main function of the VP4 protein is to act as a red blood cell agglutinin and to maintain the neutrality of filter germs in the absence of other rotavirus external or internal capsid components. This indicates that the expression of VP4 protein is indistinguishable from the configuration of rotavirus and the antigenicity of the outer capsid of rotavirus.
- the polypeptide of the present inventor has a VP4 protein structure, belongs to the VP4 protein family, and is presumed to have similar biological functions.
- the capsid proteins VP4, 1 3 proteins play an important role in important functions in the body, and it is believed that a large number of proteins are involved in these regulatory processes, so there has been a need in the art to identify more capsid proteins VP4 involved in these processes 1 3 protein, especially the amino acid sequence of this protein.
- Isolation of the new capsid protein VP4, 1 3 protein encoding genes also provides a basis for research to determine the role of this protein in health and disease states. This protein may form the basis for the development of diagnostic and / or therapeutic drugs for diseases, so isolating its coding DNA is very important. Disclosure of invention
- Another object of the invention is to provide a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a recombinant vector containing a polynucleotide encoding a capsid protein VP4, 1 3.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a genetically engineered host cell containing a polynucleotide encoding a capsid protein VP4, 1 3.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing the capsid protein VP4,13.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide antibodies against the polypeptide-to-capsid protein VP4, 13 of the present invention.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide mimic compounds, antagonists, agonists, and inhibitors against the polypeptide-to-capsid protein VP4, 1 3 of the present invention.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for diagnosing and treating diseases associated with abnormalities of capsid proteins VP4, 13.
- the present invention relates to an isolated polypeptide, which is of human origin and comprises: a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 2, or a conservative variant, biologically active fragment or derivative thereof.
- the polypeptide is a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2.
- the invention also relates to an isolated polynucleotide comprising a nucleotide sequence or a variant thereof selected from the group consisting of:
- sequence of the polynucleotide is one selected from the group consisting of: (a) a sequence having positions 1465 to 1812 in SEQ ID NO: 1; and (b) a sequence having 1-2052 in SEQ ID NO: 1 Sequence of bits.
- the invention further relates to a vector, in particular an expression vector, containing a polynucleotide of the invention.
- the vector genetically engineered host cell includes a transformed, transduced or transfected host cell; a method for preparing a polypeptide of the present invention comprising culturing the host cell and recovering an expression product.
- the invention also relates to an antibody capable of specifically binding to a polypeptide of the invention.
- the invention also relates to a method for screening compounds that mimic, activate, antagonize or inhibit the activity of the capsid protein VP4, 13 protein, which comprises utilizing the polypeptide of the invention.
- the invention also relates to compounds obtained by this method.
- the present invention also relates to a method for in vitro detection of a disease or susceptibility to disease associated with abnormal expression of the capsid protein VP4, 13 protein, comprising detecting a mutation in the polypeptide or a polynucleotide sequence encoding the same in a biological sample, or The amount or biological activity of a polypeptide of the invention in a biological sample.
- the invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition
- a pharmaceutical composition comprising a polypeptide of the invention or a mimetic thereof, an activator, an antagonist or an inhibitor, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
- the present invention also relates to the use of the polypeptide and / or polynucleotide of the present invention in the preparation of a medicament for treating cancer, developmental disease or immune disease or other diseases caused by abnormal expression of capsid proteins VP4, 13.
- Nucleic acid sequence refers to an oligonucleotide, a nucleotide or a polynucleotide and a fragment or part thereof, and may also refer to a genomic or synthetic DNA or RNA, they can be single-stranded or double-stranded, representing the sense or antisense strand.
- amino acid sequence refers to an oligopeptide, peptide, polypeptide or protein sequence and fragments or portions thereof.
- amino acid sequence in the present invention relates to the amino acid sequence of a naturally occurring protein molecule, such "polypeptide” or “protein” does not mean to limit the amino acid sequence to a complete natural amino acid related to the protein molecule .
- a protein or polynucleotide “variant” refers to an amino acid sequence having one or more amino acids or nucleotide changes or a polynucleotide sequence encoding it. The changes may include deletions, insertions or substitutions of amino acids or nucleotides in the amino acid sequence or nucleotide sequence. Variants can have "conservative" changes in which the substituted amino acid has a structural or chemical property similar to the original amino acid, such as the replacement of isoleucine with leucine. Variants can also have non-conservative changes, such as replacing glycine with tryptophan.
- “Deletion” refers to the deletion of one or more amino acids or nucleotides in an amino acid sequence or nucleotide sequence.
- Insertion refers to an alteration in the amino acid sequence or nucleotide sequence that results in an increase in one or more amino acids or nucleotides compared to a naturally occurring molecule.
- Replacement refers to a different amino acid Or nucleotides replace one or more amino acids or nucleotides.
- Bioactivity refers to a protein that has the structure, regulation, or biochemical function of a natural molecule.
- immunologically active refers to the ability of natural, recombinant or synthetic proteins and fragments thereof to induce a specific immune response in appropriate animals or cells and to bind to specific antibodies.
- An "agonist” refers to a molecule that, when combined with the capsid protein VP4, 1 3, can cause the protein to change and thereby regulate the activity of the protein.
- Agonists can include proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, or any other molecule that binds to the capsid protein VP4,13.
- Antagonist refers to a molecule that, when combined with the capsid protein VP4, 13 can block or regulate the biological or immunological activity of the capsid protein VP4, 13.
- Antagonists and inhibitors can include proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates or any other molecule that can bind to the capsid protein VP4,13.
- Regular refers to a change in the function of the capsid protein VP4, 13, including an increase or decrease in protein activity, a change in binding properties, and any other biological, functional, or immunological changes in the capsid protein VP4, 13.
- Substantially pure ' means substantially free of other proteins, lipids, sugars or other substances with which it is naturally associated.
- Those skilled in the art can purify the capsid protein VP4,13 using standard protein purification techniques. Basically Pure capsid protein VP4, 1 3 can produce a single main band on a non-reducing polyacrylamide gel. The purity of the capsid protein VP4, 1 3 can be analyzed by amino acid sequence.
- Complementary refers to the natural binding of a nucleotide by base-pairing under conditions of acceptable salt concentration and temperature.
- sequence "C-T-G-A” can be combined with the complementary sequence "G-A-C-T”.
- the complementarity between two single-stranded molecules may be partial or complete.
- the degree of complementarity between nucleic acid strands has a significant effect on the efficiency and strength of hybridization between nucleic acid strands.
- “Homology” refers to the degree of complementarity and can be partially homologous or completely homologous.
- Partial homology refers to a partially complementary sequence that at least partially inhibits hybridization of a fully complementary sequence to a target nucleic acid. This inhibition of hybridization can be detected by performing hybridization (Southern blotting or Nor thern blotting, etc.) under conditions of reduced stringency.
- Substantially homologous sequences or hybridization probes can compete and inhibit the binding of completely homologous sequences to the target sequence under conditions of reduced stringency. This does not mean that the conditions of reduced stringency allow non-specific binding, because the conditions of reduced stringency require that the two sequences bind to each other specifically or selectively.
- Percent identity refers to the percentage of sequences that are identical or similar in the comparison of two or more amino acid or nucleic acid sequences. The percent identity can be determined electronically, such as by the MEGALIGN program (Lasergene sof tware package, DNASTAR, Inc., Madi son Wis.). The MEGALIGN program can compare two or more sequences according to different methods, such as the Cluster method (Hi gg ins, DG and PM Sharp (1988) Gene 73: 237-244) 0 Cluster method arranges groups of sequences into clusters by checking the distance between all pairs. The clusters are then assigned in pairs or groups. The percent identity between two amino acid sequences such as sequence A and sequence B is calculated by the following formula: The number of matching residues between sequence A and sequence X 100
- the percent identity between nucleic acid sequences can also be determined by the Clus ter method or by a method known in the art such as Jotun He in. (He in L, (1990) Methods in emzumo logy 183: 625-645).
- Similarity refers to the degree of identical or conservative substitutions of amino acid residues at corresponding positions in the alignment of amino acid sequences.
- Amino acids used for conservative substitutions may include aspartic acid and glutamic acid; positively charged amino acids may include lysine and arginine; have uncharged head groups
- Amino acids with similar hydrophilicity may include leucine, isoleucine and valine; glycine and alanine; asparagine and glutamine; serine and threonine; phenylalanine and tyrosine .
- Antisense refers to a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to a particular DNA or RM sequence.
- Antisense strand refers to a nucleic acid strand that is complementary to the “sense strand”.
- Derivative refers to a chemical modification of HFP or a nucleic acid encoding it. Such a chemical modification may be the replacement of a hydrogen atom with an alkyl group, an acyl group or an amino group. Nucleic acid derivatives can encode polypeptides that retain the main biological characteristics of natural molecules.
- Antibody refers to a complete antibody molecule and its fragments, such as Fa,? ( ⁇ ') 2 and?, which specifically bind to the epitopes of the capsid proteins VP4, 13.
- a “humanized antibody” refers to an antibody in which the amino acid sequence of a non-antigen binding region is replaced to become more similar to a human antibody, but still retains the original binding activity.
- isolated refers to the removal of a substance from its original environment (for example, its natural environment if it occurs naturally).
- a naturally occurring polynucleotide or polypeptide is not isolated when it is present in a living animal, but the same polynucleotide or polypeptide is separated from some or all of the substances that coexist with it in the natural system.
- Such a polynucleotide may be part of a vector, or such a polynucleotide or polypeptide may be part of a composition. Since the carrier or composition is not part of its natural environment, they are still isolated.
- isolated refers to the separation of a substance from its original environment (if it is a natural substance, the original environment is the natural environment).
- polynucleotides and polypeptides in a natural state in a living cell are not isolated and purified, but the same polynucleotides or polypeptides are the same as other substances existing in the natural state. It is separated and purified, and it is isolated and purified.
- isolated capsid protein VP4, 1 3 means the capsid protein VP4, 1 3 is substantially free of other proteins, lipids, carbohydrates or other substances naturally associated with it.
- Those skilled in the art can purify the capsid protein VP4, 13 using standard protein purification techniques.
- Substantially pure polypeptides can produce a single main band on a non-reducing polyacrylamide gel.
- the purity of the capsid protein VP4, 1 3 peptide can be analyzed by amino acid sequence.
- the present invention provides a new polypeptide, a capsid protein VP4, 13, which is basically composed of the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2.
- the polypeptide of the present invention may be a recombinant polypeptide, a natural polypeptide, or a synthetic polypeptide, and preferably a recombinant polypeptide.
- the polypeptides of the present invention can be naturally purified products or chemically synthesized products, or can be produced from prokaryotic or eukaryotic hosts (eg, bacteria, yeast, higher plants, insects, and mammalian cells) using recombinant techniques. Depending on the host used in the recombinant production protocol, the polypeptide of the invention may be glycosylated, or it may be non-glycosylated. Polypeptides of the invention may also include or exclude starting methionine residues.
- the invention also includes fragments, derivatives and analogs of the capsid protein VP4,13.
- fragment refers to a polypeptide that substantially retains the same biological function or activity of the capsid protein VP4, 1 3 of the present invention.
- a fragment, derivative or analog of the polypeptide of the present invention may be: U) a type in which one or more amino acid residues are substituted with conservative or non-conservative amino acid residues (preferably conservative amino acid residues), and the substituted
- the amino acid may or may not be encoded by the genetic code; or (II) such a type in which a group on one or more amino acid residues is substituted by another group to include a substituent; or (III) such a Species, wherein the mature polypeptide is fused to another compound (such as a compound that extends the half-life of the polypeptide, such as polyethylene glycol); or UV) a polypeptide sequence in which the additional amino acid sequence is fused into the mature polypeptide (such as the leader Sequences or secreted sequences or sequences used to purify this polypeptide or protease sequences)
- the additional amino acid sequence is fused into the mature polypeptide (such as the leader Sequences or secreted sequences or sequences used to
- the present invention provides an isolated nucleic acid (polynucleotide), which basically consists of a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2.
- the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention includes the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1.
- the polynucleotide of the present invention is found from a cDNA library of human fetal brain tissue. It contains a polynucleotide sequence of 2052 bases in length and its open reading frame 1465-1812 encodes 115 amino acids.
- This polypeptide has the characteristic sequence of the VP4 protein family, and it can be deduced that the capsid protein VP4, 13 has the structure and function represented by the VP4 protein family.
- the polynucleotide of the present invention may be in the form of DNA or RNA.
- DNA forms include cDNA, genomic DNA, or synthetic DNA.
- DNA can be single-stranded or double-stranded.
- DNA can be coding or non-coding.
- the coding region sequence encoding the mature polypeptide may be the same as the coding region sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 Or a degenerate variant.
- degenerate variant means in the present invention that the code has
- the polynucleotide encoding the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 includes: only the coding sequence of the mature polypeptide; the coding sequence of the mature polypeptide and various additional coding sequences; the coding sequence of the mature polypeptide (and optional additional coding sequences); Coding sequence.
- polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide refers to a polynucleotide that includes the polypeptide and a polynucleotide that includes additional coding and / or non-coding sequences.
- the invention also relates to variants of the polynucleotides described above, which encode polypeptides or fragments, analogs and derivatives of polypeptides having the same amino acid sequence as the invention.
- This polynucleotide variant can be a naturally occurring allelic variant or a non-naturally occurring variant.
- These nucleotide variants include substitution variants, deletion variants, and insertion variants.
- an allelic variant is an alternative form of a polynucleotide that may be a substitution, deletion, or insertion of one or more nucleotides, but does not substantially change the function of the polypeptide it encodes .
- the invention also relates to a polynucleotide that hybridizes to the sequence described above (having at least 50%, preferably 70% identity between the two sequences).
- the present invention particularly relates to polynucleotides that can hybridize to the polynucleotides of the present invention under stringent conditions.
- "strict conditions” means: (1) hybridization and elution at lower ionic strength and higher temperature, such as 0.2xSSC, 0.1% SDS, 6 (TC; or (2) Add denaturants during hybridization, such as 50% ( ⁇ / ⁇ ) formamide, 0.1% calf serum / 0.1% Fi co ll, 42 ° C, etc .; or (3) only between two sequences Hybridization occurs only when the identity is at least 95%, and more preferably 97%, and the polypeptide encoded by the hybridizable polynucleotide has the same biological function and activity as the mature polypeptide shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 .
- nucleic acid fragments that hybridize to the sequences described above.
- a "nucleic acid fragment” contains at least 10 nucleotides in length, preferably at least 20-30 nucleotides, more preferably at least 50-60 nucleotides, and most preferably at least 100 cores. Glycylic acid or more. Nucleic acid fragments can also be used in nucleic acid amplification techniques (such as PCR) to identify and / or isolate polynucleotides encoding the capsid proteins VP4, 1 3.
- polypeptides and polynucleotides in the present invention are preferably provided in an isolated form and are more preferably purified to homogeneity.
- the specific polynucleotide sequences encoding the capsid proteins VP4, 13 of the present invention can be obtained by various methods.
- polynucleotides are isolated using hybridization techniques well known in the art. These techniques include, but are not limited to: 1) hybridization of probes to genomic or cDNA libraries to detect homologous polynucleotide sequences, and 2) antibody screening of expression libraries to detect cloned polynucleosides with common structural characteristics Acid fragments.
- the D fragment sequence of the present invention can also be obtained by the following methods: 1) isolating the double-stranded DNA sequence from the genomic DNA; 2) chemically synthesizing the DNA sequence to obtain the double-stranded DNA of the polypeptide.
- genomic DNA isolation is the least commonly used. Direct chemical synthesis of DNA sequences is often the method of choice. The more commonly used method is the isolation of cDNA sequences.
- the standard method for isolating cDNA of interest is to isolate mRNA from donor cells that overexpress the gene and perform reverse transcription to form a plasmid or phage cDNA library. There are many mature techniques for extracting mRNA, and kits are also commercially available (Qiagene).
- cDNA libraries are also a common method (Sambrook, et al., Molecular Cloning, A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. New York, 1989).
- Commercially available cDNA libraries are also available, such as different cDNA libraries from Clontech. When polymerase reaction technology is used in combination, even very small expression products can be cloned.
- genes of the present invention can be selected from these cDNA libraries by conventional methods. These methods include (but are not limited to): (l) DNA-DNA or DNA-RNA hybridization; (2) the presence or absence of marker gene functions; (3) determination of the transcript levels of the capsid proteins VP4,13; (4) ) Detection of protein products expressed by genes through immunological techniques or determination of biological activity. The above methods can be used singly or in combination.
- the probe used for hybridization is homologous to any part of the polynucleotide of the present invention, and its length is at least 10 nucleotides, preferably at least 30 nucleotides, more preferably At least 50 nucleotides, preferably at least 100 nucleotides.
- the length of the probe is usually within 2000 nucleotides, preferably within 1000 nucleotides.
- the probe used here is generally a DNA sequence chemically synthesized based on the gene sequence information of the present invention.
- the genes or fragments of the present invention can of course be used as probes.
- DNA probes can be labeled with radioisotopes, luciferin, or enzymes (such as alkaline phosphatase).
- immunological techniques such as Western blotting, radioimmunoprecipitation, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) can be used to detect the protein products expressed by the capsid protein VP4, 13 genes.
- a method using DNA technology to amplify DNA / RNA is preferably used to obtain the gene of the present invention.
- the RACE method RACE-Rapid Amplification of cDNA Ends
- the primers used for PCR can be appropriately based on the polynucleotide sequence information of the present invention disclosed herein. Select and synthesize using conventional methods.
- the amplified DNA / RNA fragments can be isolated and purified by conventional methods such as by gel electrophoresis.
- polynucleotide sequence of the gene of the present invention or various DNA fragments and the like obtained as described above can be determined by a conventional method such as dideoxy chain termination method (Sanger et al. PNAS, 1977, 74: 5463-5467). Such polynucleotide sequences can also be determined using commercial sequencing kits and the like. In order to obtain the full-length cDNA sequence, the sequencing must be repeated. Sometimes it is necessary to determine the cDNA sequence of multiple clones in order to splice into a full-length cDNA sequence.
- the present invention also relates to a vector comprising the polynucleotide of the present invention, and a host cell produced by genetic engineering using the vector of the present invention or directly using the capsid protein VP4, 13 coding sequence, and produced by recombinant technology A method of a polypeptide according to the invention.
- a polynucleotide sequence encoding a capsid protein VP4, 13 can be inserted into a vector to constitute a recombinant vector containing the polynucleotide of the present invention.
- vector refers to bacterial plasmids, phages, yeast plasmids, plant cell viruses, mammalian cell viruses such as adenoviruses, retroviruses, or other vectors well known in the art.
- Vectors suitable for use in the present invention include, but are not limited to: T7 promoter-based expression vectors (Rosenberg, et al.
- any plasmid and vector can be used to construct a recombinant expression vector.
- An important feature of expression vectors is that they usually contain an origin of replication, a promoter, a marker gene, and translational regulatory elements.
- the expression vector also includes a ribosome binding site for translation initiation, a transcription terminator, and the like. Insertion of enhancer sequences into the vector will enhance its transcription in higher eukaryotic cells. Enhancers are cis-acting factors for DNA expression, usually about 10 to 300 base pairs, which act on promoters to enhance gene transcription. Illustrative examples include SV40 enhancers of 100 to 270 base pairs on the late side of the origin of replication, polytumor enhancers on the late side of the origin of replication, and adenoviral enhancers.
- the expression vector preferably contains one or more selectable marker genes to provide phenotypic traits for selection of transformed host cells, such as dihydrofolate reductase, neomycin resistance, and green for eukaryotic cell culture.
- selectable marker genes to provide phenotypic traits for selection of transformed host cells, such as dihydrofolate reductase, neomycin resistance, and green for eukaryotic cell culture.
- GFP fluorescent protein
- tetracycline or ampicillin resistance for E. coli.
- a polynucleotide encoding a capsid protein VP4, 13 or a recombinant vector containing the polynucleotide can be transformed or transduced into a host cell to constitute a genetically engineered host cell containing the polynucleotide or the recombinant vector.
- the term "host cell” refers to a prokaryotic cell, such as a bacterial cell; or a lower eukaryotic cell, such as Yeast cells; or higher eukaryotic cells, such as mammalian cells. Representative examples are: E.
- coli Streptomyces
- bacterial cells such as Salmonella typhimurium
- fungal cells such as yeast
- plant cells such as fly S2 or Sf9
- animal cells such as CH0, COS or Bowes melanoma cells.
- Transformation of a host cell with a DNA sequence described in the present invention or a recombinant vector containing the DNA sequence can be performed using conventional techniques well known to those skilled in the art.
- the host is a prokaryote such as E. coli
- competent cells capable of DNA uptake can be harvested after exponential growth phase, with (: Treatment 1 2, steps well known in the art used alternative is to use MgCl 2..
- transformation can also be performed by electroporation.
- the following DNA transfection methods can be used: calcium phosphate co-precipitation method, or conventional mechanical methods such as microinjection, electroporation, and liposomes Packaging, etc.
- polynucleotide sequence of the present invention can be used to express or produce recombinant capsid protein VP4, 13 (Science, 1984; 224: 1431). Generally there are the following steps:
- the medium used in the culture may be selected from various conventional mediums. Culture is performed under conditions suitable for host cell growth. After the host cells have grown to an appropriate cell density, the selected promoter is induced by a suitable method (such as temperature conversion or chemical induction), and the cells are cultured for a period of time.
- a suitable method such as temperature conversion or chemical induction
- the recombinant polypeptide may be coated in a cell, expressed on a cell membrane, or secreted outside the cell.
- recombinant proteins can be separated and purified by various separation methods using their physical, chemical and other properties. These methods are well known to those skilled in the art. These methods include, but are not limited to: conventional renaturation treatment, protein precipitant treatment (salting out method), centrifugation, osmotic disruption, ultrasonic treatment, ultracentrifugation, molecular sieve chromatography (gel filtration), adsorption chromatography, ion Exchange chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and various other liquid chromatography techniques and combinations of these methods.
- conventional renaturation treatment protein precipitant treatment (salting out method), centrifugation, osmotic disruption, ultrasonic treatment, ultracentrifugation, molecular sieve chromatography (gel filtration), adsorption chromatography, ion Exchange chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography
- Figure 1 is a comparison of the amino acid sequences of the functional domains of the VP4, 13 and VP4 protein family of the capsid proteins of the present invention.
- Figure 2 shows the polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) of the isolated capsid proteins VP4,13. 13KDa Is the molecular weight of the protein. The arrow indicates the isolated protein band. The best way to implement the invention
- RNA Human fetal brain total RNA was extracted by one-step method with guanidine isothiocyanate / phenol / chloroform.
- Poly (A) mRNA was isolated from total RNA using Qu ik mRNA I solat ion Kit (product of Qiegene). 2ug poly (A) mRNA is reverse transcribed to form cDNA.
- the Smart cDNA cloning kit purchased from Clontech
- the bacteria formed a cDNA library.
- the sequences at the 5 'and 3' ends of all clones were determined using Dye terminate cycle react ion sequencing kit (Perk in-Elmer) and ABI 377 automatic sequencer (Perkin-Elmer).
- the determined cDNA sequence was compared with the existing public DM sequence database (Genebank), and it was found that the cDNA sequence of one of the clones 0478 ⁇ 2 was new DNA.
- the inserted cDNA fragments contained in this clone were determined in both directions by synthesizing a series of primers.
- the sequences of the capsid proteins VP4, 13 of the present invention and the protein sequences encoded by the capsid proteins of the present invention were analyzed using the prof i le scan program (Basic loca l Al i gnment search tool) in GCG [Al schul, SF et a l. J Mol. Biol. 1990; 215: 403-10], domain analysis was performed in databases such as Prote.
- the capsid proteins VP4, 13 of the present invention are homologous to the domain VP4 protein family, and the homology results are shown in FIG. 1.
- Example 3 Cloning of the gene encoding the capsid protein VP4, 13 by RT-PCR
- CDNA was synthesized using fetal brain cell total RNA as a template and ol igo-dT as a primer for reverse transcription reaction. After purification using Qi agene's kit, the following primers were used for PCR amplification: Primer 1: 5-GGTACTCAACACTAGACAGTGTCG -3 '(SEQ ID NO: 3) Primer2: 5'- TTTCAACAATTTATTTGTAGCCAA -3' (SEQ ID NO: 4)
- Primerl is a forward sequence starting at lbp at the 5 'end of SEQ ID NO: 1;
- Primer2 is the 3 'end reverse sequence in SEQ ID NO: 1.
- Amplification conditions 50 mmol / L KC1, 10 mmol / L Tris- in a reaction volume of 50 ⁇ 1
- RNA extraction in one step [Anal. Biochem 1987, 162, 156-159] 0
- This method involves acid guanidinium thiocyanate-chloroform extraction. That is, the tissue is homogenized with 4M guanidine isothiocyanate-25mM sodium citrate, 0.2M sodium acetate (pH4.0), and 1 volume of phenol and 1/5 volume of chloroform-isoamyl alcohol (49: 1) are added. ), Mix and centrifuge. Aspirate the aqueous layer, add isopropanol (0.8 vol) and centrifuge the mixture to obtain RNA precipitate. The resulting RNA was precipitated at 70 ° / °. Wash with ethanol, dry and dissolve in water.
- RNA was synthesized by electrophoresis on a 1.2% agarose gel containing 20 mM 3- (N-morpholino) propanesulfonic acid (pH 7.0)-5 mM sodium acetate-1 mM EDTA-2.2M formaldehyde. It was then transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane.
- the DNA probe used was the PCR amplified capsid protein VP4,13 coding region sequence (1465bp to 1812bp) shown in FIG. 1.
- a 32P-labeled probe (about 2 x 10 6 cpm / ml) was hybridized with a nitrocellulose membrane to which RNA was transferred at 42 ° C overnight in a solution containing 50% formamide-25mM H 2 P0 4 (pH 7.4)-5 x SSC- 5 x Denhardt's solution and 200 ⁇ g / ml salmon sperm DNA. After hybridization, place the filter at 1 x SSC-0.1 ° /. Wash in SDS at 55 ° C for 30 min. Then, Phosphor Imager was used for analysis and quantification.
- Example 5 In vitro expression, isolation and purification of recombinant capsid protein VP4, 13
- Primer3 5'- CATCCATGGATGTTTTATAAAAGGTTGGGTTGC -3 '(Seq ID No: 5)
- Primer4 5'- CATGGATCCCCGCACATAACCCAACTGCCACA -3 '(Seq ID No: 6)
- the 5' ends of these two primers contain Ncor and BamHI digestion sites, respectively, followed by the 5 'end of the target gene And the 3 'end coding sequence, the Ncol and BamHI restriction sites correspond to the selective endonuclease sites on the expression vector plasmid P ET28b (+) (Novagen, Cat. No. 69865.3).
- the PCR reaction was performed using pBS-0478 ⁇ 2 plasmid containing the full-length target gene as a template.
- the PCR reaction conditions were as follows: a total volume of 50 ⁇ 1 containing 10 pg of pBS-0478f 12 plasmid, primers Primer-3 and Primer-4, and “J” was lOpmol, Advantage polymerase Mix (Clontech) 1 ⁇ 1. Cycle parameters: 94. C 20s, 60 ° C 30s, 68. C 2 min, a total of 25 cycles. Ncol and BamHI were used to double digest the amplified product and plasmid pET-28 (+), respectively, and large fragments were recovered and ligated with T4 ligase. The ligation product was transformed into the colibacillus DH5 CC using the calcium chloride method.
- Polypeptide synthesizer (product of PE company) was used to synthesize the following specific peptides of capsid protein VP4, 13:
- NH2-Met-Phe-Tyr-Lys-Arg-Leu-Gly-Cys-Leu-I le-Phe-Leu-Pro-Ser-Asn- C00H (SEQ ID NO: 7).
- the polypeptide is coupled to hemocyanin and bovine serum albumin to form a complex, respectively.
- hemocyanin and bovine serum albumin For methods, see: Avrameas, et al. Immunochemistry, 1969; 6: 43. Rabbits were immunized with 4 mg of the hemocyanin polypeptide complex plus complete Freund's adjuvant, and 15 days later, the hemocyanin polypeptide complex plus incomplete Freund's adjuvant was used to boost immunity once.
- a titer plate coated with a 15 g / ml bovine serum albumin peptide complex was used as an ELISA to determine antibody titers in rabbit serum.
- Total IgG was isolated from antibody-positive rabbit serum using protein A-Sepharose.
- the peptide was bound to a cyanogen bromide-activated Sephar 0S e4B column, and anti-peptide antibodies were separated from total IgG by affinity chromatography.
- the immunoprecipitation method proved that the purified antibody could specifically bind to the capsid protein VP4,13.
- Example 7 Use of a polynucleotide fragment of the present invention as a hybridization probe
- oligonucleotide fragments from the polynucleotides of the present invention for use as hybridization probes. Uses: if the probe can be used to hybridize to the genomic or cDNA library of normal tissue or pathological tissue from different sources to identify whether it contains the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention and detect a homologous polynucleotide sequence, it can further be used The probe detects whether the polynucleotide sequence of the present invention or a homologous polynucleotide sequence thereof is abnormally expressed in cells of normal tissue or pathological tissue.
- the purpose of this embodiment is to select a suitable oligonucleotide fragment from the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 of the present invention as a hybridization probe, and to identify whether some tissues contain the polynucleoside of the present invention by a filter hybridization method.
- Filter hybridization methods include dot blotting, Sou thern imprinting, Nor thern blotting, and copying methods. They are all used to fix the polynucleotide sample to be tested on the filter and then hybridize using basically the same steps.
- the sample-immobilized filter is first pre-hybridized with a probe-free hybridization buffer to saturate the non-specific binding site of the sample on the filter with the carrier and the synthesized polymer.
- the pre-hybridization solution is then replaced with a hybridization buffer containing labeled probes and incubated to hybridize the probes to the target nucleic acid.
- the unhybridized probes are removed by a series of membrane washing steps.
- This embodiment uses higher-intensity washing conditions (such as lower salt concentration and higher temperature), so that the hybridization background is reduced and only strong specific signals are retained.
- the probes used in this embodiment include two types: the first type of probes are oligonucleotide fragments that are completely the same as or complementary to the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 of the present invention; the second type of probes are partially related to the present invention
- the polynucleotide SEQ ID NO: 1 is the same or complementary oligonucleotide fragment.
- the dot blot method is used to fix the sample on the filter membrane. Under the high-intensity washing conditions, the first type of probe and the sample have the strongest hybridization specificity and are retained.
- the preferred range of probe size is 18-50 nucleotides
- the GC content is 30% -70%, and the non-specific hybridization increases when it exceeds;
- Those that meet the above conditions can be used as primary selection probes, and then further computer sequence analysis, including the primary selection probe and its source sequence region (ie, SEQ ID NO: 1) and other known genomic sequences and their complements The regions are compared for homology. If the homology with the non-target molecular region is greater than 85% or there are more than 15 consecutive bases, the primary probe should not be used;
- Probe 1 (probel), which belongs to the first type of probe, is completely homologous or complementary to the gene fragment of SEQ ID NO: 1 (41Nt): 5'- TGTTTTATAAAAGGTTGGGTTGCTTAATATTTCTCCCAAGT -3 '(SEQ ID NO: 8)
- Probe 2 (probe2), which belongs to the second type of probe, is equivalent to the replacement mutant sequence of the gene fragment of SEQ ID NO: 1 or its complementary fragment (41Nt):
- PBS phosphate buffered saline
- step 8-13 are only used when contamination must be removed, otherwise step 14 can be performed directly.
- NC membrane nitrocellulose membrane
- Gene chip or gene micro matrix (DNA Mi croarray) is a new technology that many national laboratories and large pharmaceutical companies are currently developing and developing. It refers to the orderly and high density arrangement of a large number of target gene fragments on glass. , Silicon and other carriers, and then use fluorescence detection and computer software to compare and analyze the data, in order to achieve the purpose of rapid, efficient, high-throughput analysis of biological information.
- the polynucleotide of the present invention can be used as target D for gene chip technology for high-throughput research of new gene functions; search for and screen new tissue-specific genes, especially new genes related to diseases such as tumors; diagnosis of diseases such as hereditary diseases . Its specific method Steps have been reported in the literature in various ways.
- a total of 4,000 polynucleotide sequences of various full-length cDNAs are used as target DNA, including the polynucleotide of the present invention. They were amplified by PCR respectively. After purification, the amplified product was adjusted to a concentration of about 500 ng / ul, and spotted on a glass medium using a Cartesian 7500 spotter (purchased from Cartesian, USA). The distance is 280 ⁇ . The spotted slides were hydrated, dried, and cross-linked in a purple diplomatic coupling instrument. After elution, the DNA was fixed on a glass slide to prepare a chip. The specific method steps have been reported in the literature in various ways. The post-spot processing steps of this embodiment are:
- the probes from the above two tissues and the chip were respectively hybridized in a UniHyb TM Hybridization Solution (purchased from TeleChem) hybridization solution for 16 hours, and the washing solution (lx SSC, 0.2% SDS) After washing, scan with a ScanArray 3000 scanner (purchased from Genera Scanning, USA). The scanned images are analyzed and processed with Imagene software (Biodescovery, USA).
- the Cy3 / Cy5 ratio of each point, the ratio of which is less than 0.5 and greater than 2 is considered to be a gene with different expression.
- polypeptides of the present invention can be directly used in the treatment of diseases, for example, they can treat malignant tumors, adrenal deficiency, skin diseases, various types of inflammation, HIV infection, and immune diseases.
- the VP4 protein was first found in the outer capsid protein of rotavirus, which is the product of gene 4 in the genome, in response to the human body's responsibility for red blood cell agglutination and increased reactive insulin after infection.
- Human VP4 protein is estimated to be located on the surface of erythrocytes or pancreatic cells and plays a physiological and pathological role in the immune response during rotavirus infection.
- the VP4 protein family has a characteristic conserved sequence that is necessary for its biological activity.
- the polypeptide of the present invention is a polypeptide containing a characteristic sequence of the VP4 protein family, and abnormal expression thereof will cause abnormal expression of proteins on the surface of red blood cells or pancreatic cells, thereby affecting related immune responses and causing related diseases.
- the abnormal expression of the capsid proteins VP4, 1 3 of the present invention will produce various diseases, especially clotting diseases, pancreatic diseases, diabetes, and immune diseases. These diseases include, but are not limited to:
- Coagulopathy Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, disseminated intravascular coagulation, factor X deficiency, hemophilia, hereditary hemorrhagic capillary telangiectasia, allergic purpura, simple purpura, senile purpura, Aplastic anemia
- pancreatic diseases pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer
- Immune diseases insulin autoimmune syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, myasthenia gravis, common variable immunodeficiency disease, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, bronchial asthma, aspirin Lin asthma, allergic rhinitis, diffuse pulmonary interstitial fibrosis
- Abnormal expression of the capsid proteins VP4, 13 of the present invention will also produce certain hereditary, hematological diseases and the like.
- the polypeptide of the present invention and the antagonists, agonists and inhibitors of the polypeptide can be directly used in the treatment of diseases, for example, it can treat various diseases, especially coagulative diseases, pancreatic diseases, diabetes, immune diseases, Some hereditary, bloody diseases, etc.
- the invention also provides screening compounds to identify raising (agonist) or repressing (antagonist) capsid proteins
- VP4, 13 method of medicament.
- Agonists enhance the biological functions of capsid proteins VP4, 13 and stimulate cell proliferation, while antagonists prevent and treat disorders related to excessive cell proliferation, such as various cancers.
- mammalian cells or a membrane preparation expressing the capsid protein VP4,13 can be cultured with the labeled capsid protein VP4.13 in the presence of a drug. The ability of the drug to increase or block this interaction is then determined.
- Antagonists of the capsid proteins VP4, 13 include antibodies, compounds, receptor deletions and analogs that have been screened.
- An antagonist of the capsid protein VP4, 13 can bind to the capsid protein VP4, 13 and eliminate its function, or inhibit the production of the polypeptide, or bind to the active site of the polypeptide so that the polypeptide cannot perform biological functions.
- the capsid protein VP4, 13 can be added to the bioanalytical assay to determine whether the compound is an antagonist by measuring the effect of the compound on the interaction between the capsid protein VP4, 13 and its receptor .
- Receptor deletions and analogs that act as antagonists can be screened in the same manner as described above for screening compounds.
- Peptide molecules capable of binding to the capsid proteins VP4, 13 can be obtained by screening a random peptide library composed of various possible combinations of amino acids bound to the solid phase. When screening, the capsid protein VP4, 13 molecules should generally be labeled.
- the present invention provides a method for producing antibodies using polypeptides, and fragments, derivatives, analogs or cells thereof as antigens. These antibodies can be polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies.
- the invention also provides antibodies directed against the capsid protein VP4, 13 epitope. These antibodies include (but are not limited to): polyclonal antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, chimeric antibodies, single chain antibodies, Fab fragments, and fragments generated from Fab expression libraries.
- Polyclonal antibodies can be produced by direct injection of capsid protein VP4, 13 into immunized animals (such as rabbits, mice, rats, etc.).
- immunized animals such as rabbits, mice, rats, etc.
- a variety of adjuvants can be used to enhance the immune response, including but not limited to Freund's adjuvant Wait.
- Techniques for preparing monoclonal antibodies to the capsid proteins VP4, 13 include, but are not limited to, hybridoma technology (Kohler and Milstein. Nature, 1975, 256: 495-497), triple tumor technology, human beta-cell hybridoma technology, and EBV- Hybridoma technology, etc.
- Chimeric antibodies that bind human constant regions and non-human variable regions can be produced using existing techniques (Morrison et al, PNAS, 1985, 81: 6851).
- the existing technology for producing single chain antibodies (U. S. Pat No. 4946778) can also be used to produce single chain antibodies against the capsid protein VP4,
- Antibodies against capsid protein VP4, 13 can be used in immunohistochemistry to detect capsid protein VP4, 13 in biopsy specimens.
- Monoclonal antibodies that bind to capsid proteins VP4, 13 can also be labeled with radioisotopes and injected into the body You can track its location and distribution. This radiolabeled antibody can be used as a non-invasive diagnostic method to locate tumor cells and determine whether there is metastasis.
- Antibodies can also be used to design immunotoxins that target a particular part of the body.
- High affinity monoclonal antibodies can covalently bind to bacterial or phytotoxins (such as diphtheria toxin, ricin, ormosine, etc.).
- a common method is to attack the amino group of an antibody with a sulfhydryl crosslinker such as SPDP and bind the toxin to the antibody through disulfide exchange.
- This hybrid antibody can be used to kill the capsid protein VP4, 13 positive cells .
- the antibodies of the present invention can be used to treat or prevent diseases related to the capsid protein VP4,13.
- the proper dose of antibody can stimulate or block the production or activity of the capsid protein VP4,13.
- the invention also relates to a diagnostic test method for quantitatively and locally detecting the levels of capsid proteins VP4, 13.
- tests are well known in the art and include FISH assays and radioimmunoassays.
- the levels of capsid protein VP4,13 detected in the test can be used to explain the importance of capsid protein VP4,13 in various diseases and to diagnose diseases in which capsid protein VP4,13 plays a role.
- polypeptide of the present invention can also be used for peptide mapping analysis.
- the polypeptide can be specifically cleaved by physical, chemical or enzymatic analysis, and subjected to one-dimensional or two-dimensional or three-dimensional gel electrophoresis analysis, and more preferably mass spectrometry analysis.
- Polynucleotides encoding the capsid proteins VP4, 13 can also be used for a variety of therapeutic purposes. Gene therapy technology can be used to treat abnormal cell proliferation, development or metabolism caused by the non-expression or abnormal / inactive expression of the capsid protein VP4, 13.
- Recombinant gene therapy vectors (such as viral vectors) can be designed to express variant capsid proteins VP4, 13, to inhibit endogenous capsid proteins VP4, 13 activity.
- a variant capsid protein VP4, 13 may be a shortened capsid protein VP4, 13, which lacks a signaling domain, although it can bind to downstream substrates, but lacks signaling activity.
- recombinant gene therapy vectors can be used to treat diseases caused by abnormal expression or activity of capsid protein VP4, 13.
- Virus-derived expression vectors such as retroviruses, adenoviruses, adenovirus-associated viruses, herpes simplex virus, and parvoviruses can be used to transfer polynucleotides encoding the capsid proteins VP4, 13 into cells.
- Methods for constructing recombinant viral vectors carrying a polynucleotide encoding the capsid protein VP4,13 can be found in the existing literature (Sambrook, et al.).
- the polynucleotide encoding the capsid protein VP4, 13 can be packaged into liposomes and transferred into cells.
- Methods for introducing a polynucleotide into a tissue or cell include: directly injecting the polynucleotide into a tissue in vivo; or introducing the polynucleotide into a cell in vitro through a vector (such as a virus, phage, or plasmid), and then transplanting the cell Into the body and so on.
- a vector such as a virus, phage, or plasmid
- Oligonucleotides including antisense RNA and DNA
- ribozymes that inhibit the capsid protein VP4, 13 mRNA are also within the scope of the present invention.
- a ribozyme is an enzyme-like RNA molecule that specifically breaks down specific RNAs. The mechanism of action is that the ribozyme molecule specifically hybridizes to a complementary target RNA for endonucleation.
- Antisense RNA, DNA, and ribozymes can be obtained by any existing RNA or DNA synthesis technology, such as the technology for the synthesis of oligonucleotides by solid-phase phosphoramidite chemical synthesis has been widely used.
- Antisense RNA molecules can be obtained by in vitro or in vivo transcription of a DNA sequence encoding the RM. This DNA sequence has been integrated downstream of the RNA polymerase promoter of the vector. In order to increase the stability of a nucleic acid molecule, it can be modified in a variety of ways, such as increasing the sequence length on both sides, and the ribonucleoside linkages should use phosphate thioester or peptide bonds instead of phosphodiester bonds.
- the polynucleotide encoding the capsid protein VP4, 13 can be used for the diagnosis of diseases related to the capsid protein VP4, 13.
- the polynucleotide encoding the capsid protein VP4,13 can be used to detect the expression of the capsid protein VP4,13 or the abnormal expression of the capsid protein VP4,13 in a disease state.
- the DNA sequence encoding the capsid protein VP4, 13 can be used to hybridize biopsy specimens to determine the expression status of the capsid protein VP4, 13.
- Hybridization techniques include Southern blotting, Northern blotting, in situ hybridization, and so on. These techniques and methods are publicly available and mature, and related kits are commercially available.
- Part or all of the polynucleotide of the present invention can be used as a probe to be fixed on a microarray (Microarray) or a DNA chip (also referred to as a "gene chip") for analyzing differential expression analysis of genes in a tissue and genetic diagnosis.
- a microarray Microarray
- a DNA chip also referred to as a "gene chip”
- Capsid protein VP4,13 specific primers can also be used to detect the transcription product of capsid protein VP4,13 by RNA-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in vitro amplification.
- RT-PCR RNA-polymerase chain reaction
- Capsid protein VP4,13 mutations include point mutations, translocations, deletions, recombinations, and any other abnormalities compared to the normal wild-type capsid protein VP4,13 DNA sequence. Mutations can be detected using existing techniques such as Southern blotting, DNA sequence analysis, PCR and in situ hybridization. In addition, mutations may affect protein expression. Therefore, Northern blotting and Western blotting can be used to indirectly determine whether a gene is mutated.
- the sequences of the invention are also valuable for chromosome identification.
- the sequence specifically targets a specific position on a human chromosome and can hybridize to it.
- specific sites for each gene on the chromosome need to be identified.
- only a few chromosome markers based on actual sequence data are available for marking chromosome positions.
- an important first step is to locate these DNA sequences on a chromosome.
- a PCR primer (preferably 15-35bp) is prepared from the cDNA, and the sequence can be located on the chromosome. These primers were then used for PCR screening of somatic hybrid cells containing individual human chromosomes. Only those heterozygous cells containing the human gene corresponding to the primer will produce amplified fragments.
- PCR localization of somatic hybrid cells is a quick way to localize DM to specific chromosomes.
- oligonucleotide primers of the present invention by a similar method, a set of fragments from a specific chromosome can be utilized Or a large number of genomic clones to achieve sublocalization.
- Other similar strategies that can be used for chromosomal localization include in situ hybridization, chromosome pre-screening with labeled flow sorting, and hybrid pre-selection to construct chromosome-specific cDNA libraries.
- Fluorescent in situ hybridization of cDNA clones with metaphase chromosomes allows precise chromosomal localization in one step.
- FISH Fluorescent in situ hybridization
- the physical location of the sequence on the chromosome can be correlated with the genetic map data. These data can be found, for example, in V. Mckusick, Mendelian Inherance in Man (available online with Johns Hopk ins Universe Wetch Medical Library). Linkage analysis can then be used to determine the relationship between genes and diseases that have been mapped to chromosomal regions.
- the difference in cDNA or genomic sequence between the affected and unaffected individuals needs to be determined. If a mutation is observed in some or all diseased individuals and the mutation is not observed in any normal individuals, the mutation may be the cause of the disease. Comparing affected and unaffected individuals usually involves first looking for structural changes in chromosomes, such as deletions or translocations that are visible at the chromosomal level or detectable with cDNA sequence-based PCR. According to the resolution capabilities of current physical mapping and gene mapping technology, the cDNA accurately mapped to the chromosomal region associated with the disease can be one of 50 to 500 potentially pathogenic genes (assuming 1 megabase mapping resolution) Capacity and each 20kb corresponds to a gene).
- the polypeptides, polynucleotides and mimetics, agonists, antagonists and inhibitors of the present invention can be used in combination with a suitable pharmaceutical carrier.
- suitable pharmaceutical carrier can be water, glucose, ethanol, salts, buffers, glycerol, and combinations thereof.
- the composition comprises a safe and effective amount of the polypeptide or antagonist, and carriers and excipients which do not affect the effect of the drug. These compositions can be used as drugs for the treatment of diseases.
- the invention also provides a kit or kit containing one or more containers containing one or more ingredients of the pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
- a kit or kit containing one or more containers containing one or more ingredients of the pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
- these containers there may be instructional instructions given by government agencies that manufacture, use, or sell pharmaceuticals or biological products, which prompts permission for administration on the human body by government agencies that produce, use, or sell.
- the polypeptides of the invention can be used in combination with other therapeutic compounds.
- the pharmaceutical composition can be administered in a convenient manner, such as by a topical, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intranasal or intradermal route of administration.
- Capsid protein VP4,13 is administered in an amount effective to treat and / or prevent a specific indication.
- the amount and range of capsid protein VP4, 13 administered to a patient will depend on many factors, such as the mode of administration, the health conditions of the person to be treated, and the judgment of the diagnostician.
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