Insoluble crosslinked cytotoxic oxidase-peroxidase system
First Claim
1. A process for preparing a composition of matter possessing cytotoxic activity toward prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells comprising the steps of:
- a. mixing in a buffer solution;
a first enzyme which is an oxidase;
a second enzyme which is a peroxidase, wherein said second enzyme is capable of chemically cross-linking with said first enzyme, and wherein both enzymes remain active; and
a support;
b. adding a polymerizing agent to said solution; and
c. allowing said solution to polymerize; and
wherein the final composition of said composition of matter forms a cross-linked composition.
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Abstract
A therapeutic preparation, and a process of using the preparation, for the control of tumor growth and immune diseases. The preparation is an immobilized cytotoxic enzyme system which is carried by an insoluble substrate that is administered into the mammalian subject by injection or implantation. The preferred embodiment of the preparation uses a polymerized albumin carrier containing immobilized glucose oxidase and peroxidase. The immobilized enzyme system is prepared in the form of small particles that can be administered either by implantation or by injection into tumor-bearing mammals. To date, antibacterial activity has been demonstrated only in vitro. Intraperitoneal injection into rats bearing Novikoff hepatomas or into mice bearing B16-F1 melanomas or L1210 (Lymphoid) tumors has resulted in the selected killing of tumor tissues. Several daily administrations are required to achieve complete destruction of the tumor. Additionally, the preparation is also active as a stimulant of the specific immune response to neoplasia. Its effect on the immune system could be useful in the stimulation of the immune system in diseases where the action of the endogenous immune system is insufficient.
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46 Claims
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1. A process for preparing a composition of matter possessing cytotoxic activity toward prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells comprising the steps of:
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a. mixing in a buffer solution; a first enzyme which is an oxidase; a second enzyme which is a peroxidase, wherein said second enzyme is capable of chemically cross-linking with said first enzyme, and wherein both enzymes remain active; and a support; b. adding a polymerizing agent to said solution; and c. allowing said solution to polymerize; and wherein the final composition of said composition of matter forms a cross-linked composition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A composition of matter possessing cytotoxic activity toward prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells comprising:
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a. a first enzyme which is an oxidase b. a second enzyme which is a peroxidase, wherein said second enzyme is chemically cross-linked with said first enzyme, and wherein both enzymes remain active; c. a support; wherein said first enzyme, said second enzyme, and said support are mixed in a buffer solution; and d. a polymerizing agent which is added to said solution, whereby said solution is polymerized; and wherein the final composition of said composition of matter forms a cross-linked composition of matter. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A composition of matter possessing cytotoxic activity toward prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells comprising:
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a. a first enzyme which is an oxidase; b. a second enzyme which is a peroxidase; and c. a support; wherein said first enzyme, said second enzyme, and said support are chemically cross-linked to form an insoluble material. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A process for cytolysis of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in living organisms comprising the steps of:
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a. preparing a mixture of a support and a composition of matter possessing cytolysis activity toward prokaryotic and eukeryotic cells in living organisms, wherein said composition of matter is cross-linked with said support and is formed by; mixing in a buffer solution a first enzyme which is an oxidase, a second enzyme which is a peroxidase, and said support; and polymerizing said composition of matter by adding a polymerizing agent thereto such that the final composition of said composition of matter forms a cross-linked composition; and b. inserting said mixture into a living organism. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A composition of matter possessing cytotoxic activity toward prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells comprising:
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a. a peroxidase selected from the group consisting of horseradish peroxidase, lactoperoxidase, myeloperoxidase and snake skin peroxidase; b. an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide or superoxide in sufficient amounts and for a sufficient period of time as to maintain the cytotoxicity of said peroxidase; and c. a support; wherein said peroxidase, said enzyme, and said support form a cross-linked composition. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A solid composition of matter possessing cytotoxic activity against tumor cells upon administration to a living tumor-bearing subject comprising:
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a. a first enzyme selected from the group of enzymes which in the presence of hydrogen peroxide and a halide ion possess cytolytic activity toward prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; b. a second enzyme selected from the group consisting of enzymes that produce hydrogen peroxide or superoxide in sufficient amounts and for a sufficient period of time as to maintain the cytotoxicity of said first enzyme; and c. a support wherein said first and second enzymes are crosslinked to said support. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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