Abstract: Humanized and chimeric antibodies are provided that specifically bind human sclerostin and are characterized as having high affinity and strong neutralizing properties. The antibodies of the invention are useful for increasing bone mass, bone mineral density and bone strength and for the treatment of various disorders, e.g., osteoporosis, in human subject.

Abstract: Anti-IL-17 antibodies are identified that are characterized as having a high affinity and slow off rate for human IL-17. The antibodies of the invention may be chimeric, humanized or fully human antibodies, immunoconjugates of the antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof. The antibodies of the invention are useful in particular for treating autoimmune, inflammatory, cell proliferative and developmental disorders.

Abstract: Anti-myostatin antibodies are identified that are characterized as having high affinity and may be chimeric, humanized or fully human antibodies, immunoconjugates of the antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof. The antibodies of the invention are useful for increasing muscle mass, increasing bond density, or for the treatment of various disorders in mammalian and avian species, X17251.

Abstract: Monoclonal anti-myostatin antibodies that preferentially bind myostatin over GDF-11, have strong binding affinity to myostatin and are resistant to chemical degradation. The antibodies of the invention are useful for increasing muscle mass, increasing bone density, or for the treatment or prevention of various disorders in mammalian and avian species.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fully human antibody that binds human EGFR with affinity comparable to or higher than IMC-C225, and that neutralizes activation of EGFR. Antibodies include whole immunoglobulins, monovalent Fabs and single chain antibodies, multivalent single chains antibodies, diabodies, triabodies, and single domain antibodies. The invention further provides nucleic acids and host cells and animals that encode and express these antibodies. The invention further provides a method for neutralizing activation of EGFR, treating in a mammal with neoplastic growth and non-cancerous hyperproliferative diseases using the antibodies alone or in combination with other agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) compounds with modifications at one or more of the following positions: 11, 12, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37. Methods of treating a subject in need of GLP-1 receptor stimulation using these GLP-1 compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides specific GLP-1 analogs fused to specific IgG4-Fc derivatives. These fusion proteins have an increased half-life, decreased immunogenicity, and reduce effector activity. The fusion proteins are useful in treating diabetes, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions that would be benefited by lowering plasma glucose, inhibiting gastric and/or intestinal motility and inhibiting gastric and/or intestinal emptying, or inhibiting food intake.

Abstract: Human monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to TNFSF13b polypeptides are disclosed. These antibodies have high affinity for hTNFSF13b(e.g., KD=10?8 M or less), a slow off rate for TNFSF13b dissociation (e.g., Koff=10?3 sec?1 or less) and neutralize TNFSF13b activity in vitro and in vivo. The antibodies of the invention are useful in one embodiment for inhibiting TNFSF13b activity in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hTNFSF13b activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids encoding the antibodies of the present invention, as well as, vectors and host cells for expressing them are also encompassed by the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glucagon-like-1 compounds fused to proteins that have the effect of extending the in vivo half-life of the peptides. These fusion proteins can be used to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus as well as a variety of other conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel complexes consisting of certain GLP-1 molecules associated with a divalent metal cation that is capable of co-precipitating with a GLP-1 molecule. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using such complexes for enhancing the expression of insulin in B-type islet cells is claimed, as is a method for treating maturity onset diabetes mellitus in mammals, particularly humans.

Abstract: Thiazolidinedione (TZD) and its pharmacologically active derivatives can be used, in combination with agonists of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, optionally with other therapies, by improving glycemic control while minimizing side effects, such as heart hypertrophy and elevated fed-state plasma glucose, which are associate with both TZD and GLP-1 monotherapies. Thus, the co-administration of TZD and GLP-1 helps regulate glucose homeostasis in Type II diabetic patients.

Abstract: This invention relates the use of glucagon-like peptides such as GLP-1, a GLP-1 analog, or a GLP-1 derivative in methods and compositions for reducing body weight.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a GLP-1 analog and compositions and formulations thereof useful for the treatment of hyperglycemia and other various diseases and conditions in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compositions wherein a GLP-1 compound is complexed with a basic polypeptide. The compositions provide a prolonged duration of action and can be administered by the pulmonary route.

Abstract: Disclosed are glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) compounds with modifications at one or more of the following positions: 7, 8, 12, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 33, and 37. Methods of treating a subject in need of GLP-1 receptor stimulation using these GLP-1 compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) compounds with modifications at one or more of the following positions: 11, 12, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37. Methods of treating these GLP-1 compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of reducing mortality and morbidity after myocardial infarction. GLP-1, a GLP-1 analog, or a GLP-1 derivative, is administered at a dose effective to normalize blood glucose.

Abstract: The claimed invention relates to a method of administering glucagon-like peptide-1 molecules by inhalation, a method for treating diabetes by administering glucagon-like peptide-1 molecules by inhalation, and a method for treating hyperglycemia by administering glucagon-like peptide-1 molecules by inhalation.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel complexes consisting of certain GLP-1 molecules associated with a divalent metal cation that is capable of co-precipitating with a GLP-1 molecule. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using such complexes for enhancing the expression of insulin in B-type islet cells is claimed, as is a method for treating maturity onset diabetes mellitus in mammals, particularly humans.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel complexes consisting of certain GLP-1 molecules associated with a divalent metal cation that is capable of co-precipitating with a GLP-1 molecule. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using such complexes for enhancing the expression of insulin in B-type islet cells is claimed, as is a method for treating maturity onset diabetes mellitus in mammals, particularly humans.