Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory, immunoregulatory, metabolic, infectious and cell proliferative diseases or conditions are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of proteins involved in inflammation, metabolism, infection and cell proliferation. The subject compounds contain a fused heterobicyclic ring.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment or prevention of lipid disorders, metabolic disorders and cell-proliferative diseases. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of proteins involved in cholesterol metabolism. The subject compounds are particularly useful in the treatment of obesity, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis and hypolipoproteinemia.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of four novel G-protein coupled receptors that are amplified in breast cancer cells, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of G-protein coupled receptors.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acids and polypeptides for IRAK-4, a novel member of the IRAK family of protein kinases. Members of the IRAK family are indispensable signal transducer for members of the IL-1R/Toll family of transmembrane receptors, including IL-1 receptors, IL-18 receptors and LPS receptors. IRAK-4 sequences from human and mouse are provided, as are methods for identifying compounds useful in the treatment or prevention of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to novel pentafluorophenylsulfonamide derivatives and analogs and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, vascular restenosis, microbial infections, and psoriasis, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptides of a novel ABC family cholesterol transporter, SSG. The herein-disclosed sequences can be used for any of a number of purposes, including for the diagnosis and treatment of cholesterol-associated disorders, including sitosterolemia, and for the identification of molecules that associate with and/or modulate the activity of SSG.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of novel receptors, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of the receptors.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of novel G-protein coupled receptors, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of G-protein coupled receptors.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment or prevention of metabolic and cell proliferative diseases or conditions are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the activity of proteins involved in lipid metabolism and cell proliferation.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods that are useful for the treatment of metabolic disorders, inflammatory diseases and cancer are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of proteins involved in lipid metabolism, inflammation and cell proliferation. The subject compounds are linked biaryl compounds.

Abstract: There are disclosed methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of tumors and cancers in mammals, for example, humans, utilizing a gene, which is amplified in many types of cancer. The amplified genes, their expressed protein products and antibodies are used diagnostically or as targets for cancer therapy or as vaccines; they also are used to identify compounds and reagents useful in cancer diagnosis, prevention, and therapy.

Abstract: There are disclosed methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of tumors and cancers in mammals, for example, humans, utilizing a gene, which is amplified in many types of cancer. The amplified gene, its expressed protein products and antibodies are used diagnostically or as targets for cancer therapy or as vaccines; they also are used to identify compounds and reagents useful in cancer diagnosis, prevention, and therapy.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of diabetes mellitus using combination therapy. The compositions relate to a compound of Formula I and an antidiabetic agent such as sulfonylureas, biguanides, glitazones, &agr;-glucosidase inhibitors, potassium channel antagonists, aldose reductase inhibitors, glucagon antagonists, activators of RXR, insulin therapy or other anti-obesity agent. The methods include the administration of the combination of compound of Formula I with antidiabetic agent where the two components are delivered in a simultaneous manner, where the compound of Formula I is administered first, followed by the antidiabetic agent, as well as wherein the antidiabetic agent is delivered first followed by the compound of Formula I.

Abstract: Modulators of PPAR&ggr; activity are provided which are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of conditions such as type II diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: Hydroxyamidines and related compounds are provided which are suitable as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acids encoding a novel ABC family cholesterol transporter, ABCG8. The herein-disclosed sequences can be used for any of a number of purposes, including for the diagnosis and treatment of cholesterol-associated disorders, including sitosterolemia, and for the identification of molecules that associate with and/or modulate the activity of ABCG8.

Abstract: Combination therapies are provided for the treatment of proliferative disorders which use a pentafluorobenzenesulfonamide of formula I and an antineoplastic agent such as gemcitabine or paclitaxel.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acids and polypeptides for IRAK-4, a novel member of the IRAK family of protein kinases. Members of the IRAK family are indispensable signal transducer for members of the IL-1R/Toll family of transmembrane receptors, including IL-1 receptors, IL-18 receptors and LPS receptors. IRAK-4 sequences from human and mouse are provided, as are methods for identifying compounds useful in the treatment or prevention of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: wherein L is a bond or (C1-C4)alkylene, R″ is hydrogen or (C1-C8)alkyl, and R1, R2, R4, R, R′, and the subscript n are as described herein, are provided, which are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of a condition or disorder mediated by a G-protein coupled receptor. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of a condition or disorder mediated by a G-protein coupled receptor, such as eating disorders, obesity, anxiety disorders and mood disorders, are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment or prevention of metabolic and cell proliferative diseases or conditions are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the activity of proteins involved in lipid metabolism and cell proliferation.