Abstract: The method described herein provides a novel platform utilizing yeast as a biological non-host system to express and assemble whole viruses for use as attenuated or killed vaccines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to these novel human secreted proteins.

Abstract: Genes implicated in the progression of heart failure and in the endogenous myocardial recovery and repair mechanism provide the basis for screening potential therapeutic compounds for use as pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of congestive heart failure. Target genes or target gene products whose expression level or biological activity are altered by a potential therapeutic compound can be validated functionally, by determining the physiological effect(s) precipitated by compound-induced changes in gene expression or biological activity of gene products. In particular, changes in the expression of the target gene(s) or in the biological activity of target gene product(s) can be correlated with indices of cardiac function, and a potential therapeutic compound that causes a therapeutically significant change such expression or activity warrants further clinical investigation as a drug candidate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and/or conditions related to these novel human secreted proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human secreted proteins and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such proteins. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human secreted proteins. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to these novel human secreted proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel soluble IL-1 receptor accessory molecule (IL-1R AcM) protein which is a member of the Ig superfamily. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human IL-1R AcM protein. IL-1R AcM polypeptides are also provided as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. Screening methods are futher provided for identifying agonist and antagonists of IL-1 signal transduction. The invention further relates to methods for treating physiologic and pathologic disease conditions with IL-1R AcM antagonists.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation and isolation of high quality RNA are described. The methods do not require lysis of red blood cells and may be used to isolate high quality RNA from cells such as epithelial cells, fibroblasts, bone marrow progenitors, brain tissue or brain cells. The present invention is also directed to kits for practicing the disclosed high quality RNA isolation methods.