Abstract: Hemophilia treatment by the inhalation of coagulation factors. Dry powder Factor IX is aerosolized to a mass median aerodynamic diameter of 4 ?m or less, with at least 90% monomer content, at least 80% activity level, and 10% water or less. The aerosol is slowly, and deeply inhaled into the lung, and followed by a maximal exhale.

Abstract: Methods, systems and equipment useful for monitoring in vivo activities of CCI-779 or other drugs. Numerous drug activity genes can be identified by the present invention. The expression profiles of these genes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells are modulatable by CCI-779 or other drugs. Therefore, these genes can be used as surrogate markers for detecting or monitoring drug activities in vivo.

Abstract: Methods, systems and equipment for diagnosing renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and other solid tumors. This invention identifies numerous disease genes that are differentially expressed in the peripheral blood of patients having RCC or other solid tumors relative to disease-free humans. These disease genes can be used as surrogate markers for detecting the presence or absence of RCC or other solid tumors.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, systems and equipment for the prognosis, diagnosis and selection of treatment of AML or other types of leukemia. Genes prognostic of clinical outcome of leukemia patients can be identified according to the present invention. Leukemia disease genes can also be identified according to the present invention. These genes are differentially expressed in PBMCs of AML patients relative to disease-free humans. These genes can be used for the diagnosis or monitoring the development, progression or treatment of AML.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the identification of novel targets for diagnosis, prognosis, therapeutic intervention and prevention of IBD. In particular, the present invention is directed to the identification of novel targets that are IBD differential markers. The present invention is further directed to methods of high-throughput screening for test compounds capable of modulating the activity of proteins encoded by the novel targets. Moreover, the present invention is also directed to methods that can be used to assess the efficacy of test compounds and therapies for the ability to inhibit IBD. Methods for determining the long-term prognosis in a subject are also provided.

Abstract: Methods, systems and equipment useful for monitoring in vivo activities of CCI-779 or other drugs. Numerous drug activity genes can be identified by the present invention. The expression profiles of these genes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells are modulateable by CCI-779 or other drugs. Therefore, these genes can be used as surrogate markers for detecting or monitoring drug activities in vivo.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the identification of novel targets for diagnosis, prognosis, therapeutic intervention and prevention of IBD. In particular, the present invention is directed to the identification of novel targets that are IBD differential markers. The present invention is further directed to methods of high-throughput screening for test compounds capable of modulating the activity of proteins encoded by the novel targets. Moreover, the present invention is also directed to methods that can be used to assess the efficacy of test compounds and therapies for the ability to inhibit IBD. Methods for determining the long-term prognosis in a subject are also provided.

Abstract: Methods, systems and equipment useful for monitoring in vivo activities of CCI-779 or other drugs. Numerous drug activity genes can be identified by the present invention. The expression profiles of these genes in peripheral blood mononuclear cells can be modulated by CCI-779 or other drugs. Therefore, these genes can be used as surrogate markers for monitoring drug activities in vivo.

Abstract: Methods, systems and equipment for diagnosing renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and other solid tumors. This invention identifies numerous disease genes that are differentially expressed in the peripheral blood of patients having RCC or other solid tumors relative to disease-free humans. These disease genes can be used as surrogate markers for detecting the presence or absence of RCC or other solid tumors.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating psoriasis. A variety of markers are provided, wherein changes in the levels of expression of one or more of the markers is correlated with the presence of psoriasis.