Abstract: Materials and methods for using multivalent molecules (e.g., antibodies) to modulate cellular function. A molecule can be targeted to a particular type of cell, either through direct binding to an epitope on the surface of the cell, or through a linker that recognizes both the multivalent molecule and a marker on the cell surface.

Abstract: Antibodies, and particularly human antibodies, are disclosed that demonstrate activity in the treatment of demyelinating diseases as well as other diseases of the central nervous system that are of viral, bacterial or idiopathic origin, including neural dysfunction caused by spinal cord injury. Neuromodulatory agents are set forth that include and comprise a material selected from the group consisting of an antibody capable of binding structures or cells in the central nervous system, a peptide analog, a hapten, active fragments thereof, agonists thereof, mimics thereof, monomers thereof and combinations thereof. The neuromodulatory agent has one or more of the following characteristics: it is capable of inducing remyelination; binding to neural tissue; promoting Ca?? signaling with oligodendrocytes; and promoting cellular proliferation of glial cells. Amino acid and DNA sequences of exemplary antibodies are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and kits for treating inflammatory conditions are described that include modulating kallikrein 6 protease activity.

Abstract: A molecule capable of potentiating immune responses is described, as well as methods for using the molecule to enhance immune responses and enhance dendritic cell function. Also described are compositions containing the molecule and methods for using the compositions to treat or immunize individuals.

Abstract: A molecule capable of potentiating immune responses is described, as well as methods for using the molecule to enhance immune responses and enhance dendritic cell function. Also described are compositions containing the molecule and methods for using the compositions to treat or immunize individuals.

Abstract: Antibodies, and particularly human antibodies, are disclosed that demonstrate activity in the treatment of demyelinating diseases as well as other diseases of the central nervous system that are of viral, bacterial or idiopathic origin, including neural dysfunction caused by spinal cord injury. Neuromodulatory agents are set forth that include and comprise a material selected from the group consisting of an antibody capable of binding structures or cells in the central nervous system, a peptide analog, a hapten, active fragments thereof, agonists thereof, mimics thereof, monomers thereof and combinations thereof. The neuromodulatory agent has one or more of the following characteristics: it is capable of inducing remyelination; binding to neural tissue; promoting Ca?? signaling with oligodendrocytes; and promoting cellular proliferation of glial cells. Amino acid and DNA sequences of exemplary antibodies are disclosed.

Abstract: Antibodies, and particularly human antibodies, are disclosed that demonstrate activity in the treatment of demyelinating diseases as well as other diseases of the central nervous system that are of viral, bacterial or idiopathic origin, including neural dysfunction caused by spinal cord injury. Neuromodulatory agents are set forth that include and comprise a material selected from the group consisting of an antibody capable of binding structures or cells in the central nervous system, a peptide analog, a hapten, active fragments thereof, agonists thereof, mimics thereof, monomers thereof and combinations thereof. The neuromodulatory agent has one or more of the following characteristics: it is capable of inducing remyelination; binding to neural tissue; promoting Ca++ signaling with oligodendrocytes; and promoting cellular proliferation of glial cells. Amino acid and DNA sequences of exemplary antibodies are disclosed.

Abstract: A molecule capable of potentiating immune responses is described, as well as methods for using the molecule to enhance immune responses and enhance dendritic cell function. Also described are compositions containing the molecule and methods for using the compositions to treat or immunize individuals.

Abstract: A molecule capable of potentiating immune responses is described, as well as methods for using the molecule to enhance immune responses and enhance dendritic cell function. Also described are compositions containing the molecule and methods for using the compositions to treat or immunize individuals.

Abstract: Antibodies, and particularly human antibodies, are disclosed that demonstrate activity in the treatment of demyelinating diseases as well as other diseases of the central nervous system that are of viral, bacterial or idiopathic origin, including dysfunction caused by spinal cord injury. Neuromodulatory agents are set forth that include and comprise a material selected from the group consisting of an antibody capable of binding structures or cells in the central nervous system, a peptide analog, a hapten, active fragments thereof, agonists thereof, mimics thereof, monomers thereof and combinations thereof. Methods are described for treating demyelinating diseases, and diseases of the central nervous system of humans and domestic animals, using polyclonal IgM antibodies and human monoclonal antibodies sHIgm22(LYM 22), sHIgm46(LYM46) ebvHIgM MSI19D10, CB2bG8, AKJR4, CB2iE12, CB2iE7, MSI19E5 and MSI10E10, active fragments thereof and the like.

Abstract: Monoclonal IgM antibodies which promote central nervous system remyelination when given to a mammal afflicted with a demyelinating disease are disclosed. These antibodies show multi-organ autoreactivity, and recognize both surface and cytoplasmic determinants on glial cells.

Abstract: Methods and kits for treating inflammatory conditions are described that include modulating kallikrein 6 protease activity.

Abstract: A molecule capable of potentiating immune responses is described, as well as methods for using the molecule to enhance immune responses and enhance dendritic cell function. Also described are compositions containing the molecule and methods for using the compositions to treat or immunize individuals.

Abstract: A molecule capable of potentiating immune responses is described, as well as methods for using the molecule to enhance immune responses and enhance dendritic cell function. Also described are compositions containing the molecule and methods for using the compositions to treat or immunize individuals.

Abstract: The present invention provides humanized polyclonal and humanized monoclonal antibodies directed against an epitope on glatiramer acetate, also known as Copolymer 1, Copolymer-1, Cop-1 or Cop. Additionally, the subject invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibody directed against an epitope on glatiramer acetate for the treatment of a disease associated with demyelination of central nervous system axons. Also encompassed by the subject invention is a method of treating a subject suffering from a disease associated with demyelination of central nervous system axons. The subject invention further contains methods of stimulating remyelination of central nervous system axons. In addition, the subject invention provides a method of stimulating proliferation of lymphocytes.

Abstract: The present invention provides humanized polyclonal and humanized monoclonal antibodies directed against an epitope on glatiramer acetate, also known as Copolymer 1, Copolymer-1, Cop-1 or Cop. Additionally, the subject invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibody directed against an epitope on glatiramer acetate for the treatment of a disease associated with demyelination of central nervous system axons. Also encompassed by the subject invention is a method of treating a subject suffering from a disease associated with demyelination of central nervous system axons. The subject invention further contains methods of stimulating remyelination of central nervous system axons. In addition, the subject invention provides a method of stimulating proliferation of lymphocytes.

Abstract: A molecule capable of potentiating immune responses is described, as well as methods for using the molecule to enhance immune responses and enhance dendritic cell function. Also described are compositions containing the molecule and methods for using the compositions to treat or immunize individuals.

Abstract: Antibodies, and particularly human antibodies, are disclosed that demonstrate activity in the treatment of demyelinating diseases as well as other diseases of the central nervous system that are of viral, bacterial or idiopathic origin, including neural dysfunction caused by spinal cord injury. Neuromodulatory agents are set forth that include and comprise a material selected from the group consisting of an antibody capable of binding structures or cells in the central nervous system, a peptide analog, a hapten, active fragments thereof, agonists thereof, mimics thereof, monomers thereof and combinations thereof. The neuromodulatory agent has one or more of the following characteristics: it is capable of inducing remyelination; binding to neural tissue; promoting Ca++ signaling with oligodendrocytes; and promoting cellular proliferation of glial cells. Amino acid and DNA sequences of exemplary antibodies are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides humanized polyclonal and humanized monoclonal antibodies directed against an epitope on glatiramer acetate, also known as Copolymer 1, Copolymer-1, Cop-1 or Cop. Additionally, the subject invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibody directed against an epitope on glatiramer acetate for the treatment of a disease associated with demyelination of central nervous system axons. Also encompassed by the subject invention is a method of treating a subject suffering from a disease associated with demyelination of central nervous system axons. The subject invention further contains methods of stimulating remyelination of central nervous system axons. In addition, the subject invention provides a method of stimulating proliferation of lymphocytes.

Abstract: Methods are described for treating demyelinating diseases in mammals, such as multiple sclerosis in humans, and viral diseases of the central nervous system of humans and domestic animals, such as post-infectious encephalomyelitis, or prophylactly inhibiting the initiation or progression of demyelination in these disease states, using the monoclonal autoantibodies SCH 94.03, SCH 79.08, O1, O4, A2B5, HNK-1, active fragments thereof and natural or synthetic autoantibodies having the characteristics of mAb SCH 94.03, SCH 79.08, O1, O4, A2B5 and HNK-1.