An antibody for being specifically bound to a pro brain-derived neurotrophic factor (pro-BDNF) and a bound epitope. The antibody and the protein are used for treating autoimmune diseases. By inhibiting the activity induced by the pro-BDNF, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephriti, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, asthma or cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases are treated.

The invention provides genetic constructs and recombinant vectors comprising such constructs. The constructs and vectors can be used in gene therapy methods for treating a range of disorders, including glaucoma and deafness, or for promoting nerve regeneration and/or survival.

The invention provides genetic constructs and recombinant vectors comprising such constructs. The constructs and vectors can be used in gene therapy methods for treating a range of disorders, including glaucoma and deafness, or for promoting nerve regeneration and/or survival.

Provided are an anti-NGF antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, a preparation method and an application thereof. Also provided is an isolated polynucleotide encoding the anti-NGF antibody or the antigen-binding fragment thereof, as well as a vector containing the isolated polynucleotide. Also provided is use of the antibody or the antigen-binding fragment thereof of the present invention in preparing the medicament for the treatment of NGF-mediated diseases or disorders.

Provided are a neutralizing antibody, which can specifically bind to NGF, or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, and a preparation method for producing the antibody. Further provided is an application of the antibody in the treatment of NGF-related diseases or disorders, especially in relieving or improving individual pain.

Provided are a neutralizing antibody, which can specifically bind to NGF, or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, and a preparation method for producing the antibody. Further provided is an application of the antibody in the treatment of NGF-related diseases or disorders, especially in relieving or improving individual pain.

The present invention relates to CD271-interacting peptides and derivatives thereof and to their use as a medicament for the treatment of CD271-related diseases, in particular for the treatment of melanoma and other CD271-related skin diseases.

Compositions and methods are provided for reprogramming demal fibroblasts to exhibit neurogenic properties including increased cell expression of NGF and Nt3 in vivo. In accordance with one embodiment such compositions are used in conjunction with standard treatment for use in treating neuropathic pain and stabilizing or stimulating production of PGP9.5+ mature nerve fiber in a diabetic patient’s tissues.

The disclosure provides methods of preventing or treating Friedreich's ataxia in a mammalian subject, reducing risk factors, signs and/or symptoms associated with Friedreich's ataxia, and/or reducing the likelihood or severity of Friedreich's ataxia. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to e.g., reduce oxidative stress, increase mitochondrial metabolism, or a combination thereof.

A chimeric protein is disclosed for promoting repair and regeneration of neurons damaged by disease or physical injury wherein the chimeric protein is a combination of a first polypeptide possessing matrix modification activity and a second polypeptide possessing regenerating activity for neural cells.