Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that proteins produced in insect cell cultures are glycosylated in a unique manner that causes them to be selectively imported by cells that express mannose receptors on their membranes, particularly macrophages. Proteins that are selectively imported into cells containing mannose receptors are provided, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such proteins and methods for producing such proteins. Application of the present invention to produce proteins useful for treating lysosomal storage disorders is also disclosed. Engineering of cells to express mannose receptors so that they will selectively import proteins produced in insect cells is also taught, as well as a protein targeting system using such cells and proteins. Finally, an improved elution buffer for the purification of proteins produced in insect cells from a Concanavalin A column is provided.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that proteins produced in insect cell cultures are glycosylated in a unique manner that causes them to be selectively imported by cells that express mannose receptors on their membranes, particularly macrophages. Proteins that are selectively imported into cells containing mannose receptors are provided, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such proteins and methods for producing such proteins. Application of the present invention to produce proteins useful for treating lysosomal storage disorders is also disclosed. Engineering of cells to express mannose receptors so that they will selectively import proteins produced in insect cells is also taught, as well as a protein targeting system using such cells and proteins. Finally, an improved elution buffer for the purification of proteins produced in insect cells from a Concanavalin A column is provided.

Abstract: Allelic variation in the vex2, pep27 and vncS genes of bacteria responsible for tolerance to antibiotics such as penicillin and vancomycin, is taught. Methods for identifying antibiotic tolerant bacteria and subjects infected with such bacteria, particularly antibiotic tolerant Streptococcus pneumoniae, are provided. Test kits and components useful for performing such methods, particularly including oligonucleotide primers, are also provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing 1,2-dihydroquinolines that is more flexible than the Skraup reaction is provided. The method comprises treating an ortho-alkenyl aniline with a ketone in the presence of a Lewis acid. Novel intermediates and products of this method useful as steroid receptor modulators, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof are also claimed.

Abstract: A method for preparing 1,2-dihydroquinolines that is more flexible than the Skraup reaction is provided. The method comprises treating an ortho-alkenyl aniline with a ketone in the presence of a Lewis acid. Novel intermediates and products of this method useful as steroid receptor modulators, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof are also claimed.

Abstract: Non-steroidal compounds which are high affinity, high selectivity modulators for steroid receptors are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds, methods for employing the disclosed compounds and compositions for treating patients requiring steroid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy, intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds and processes for the preparation of the steroid receptor modulator compounds.

Abstract: A method for preparing C(5)-substituted 1,2-dihydro-5H-chromeno[3,4-.function.]quinolines from a lactol precursor is provided. The method comprises converting the lactol to one of a select number of mixed acetal derivatives, and then treating the acetals with a Grignard reagent. The new process provides products in higher yield and greater purity. Novel intermediates of this method are also claimed.

Abstract: Non-steroidal compounds which are high affinity, high selectivity modulators for steroid receptors are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds, methods for employing the disclosed compounds and compositions for treating patients requiring steroid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy, intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds and processes for the preparation of the steroid receptor modulator compounds.

Abstract: Novel trienoic retinoid compounds having activity for retinoic acid receptors and retinoid X receptors are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds and methods for their use.

Abstract: Non-steroidal compounds that are high affinity, high selectivity modulators for androgen receptors are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds, methods for employing the disclosed compounds and compositions for treating patients requiring androgen receptor agonist, partial agonist or antagonist therapy, intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds and processes for the preparation of the androgen receptor modulator compounds.

Abstract: Dienoic retinoids having activity for retinoid X receptors or are panagonists on retinoic acid receptors and retinoid X receptors are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds and methods for their therapeutic use.

Abstract: Non-steroidal compounds which are high affinity, high selectivity modulators for steroid receptors and the method of preparing these compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds, methods for employing the disclosed compounds and compositions for treating patients requiring steroid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy, intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds and processes for the preparation of the steroid receptor modulator compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides oligonucleotide sequences comprising DNA regulatory elements of the general sequence TTN.sub.X AA that bind activated transcriptional regulatory proteins in response to signaling molecules, such as cytokines. Further, the present invention also provides DNA constructs comprising the oligonucleotide sequences, cells transfected with the DNA constructs, and methods of using the DNA constructs and transfected cells to provide for the controlled expression of structural genes, for the detection and recovery of transcriptional regulatory proteins, and for measuring the ability of compounds to act as agonist and antagonists of gene transcription.

Abstract: Tricyclic retinoids having activity for retinoic acid receptors and/or retinoid X receptors are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such tricyclic retinoid compounds and methods for their therapeutic use.

Abstract: Tricyclic retinoids having activity for retinoic acid receptors and/or retinoid X receptors are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such tricyclic retinoid compounds and methods for their therapeutic use.

Abstract: Tricyclic retinoids having activity for retinoic acid receptors and/or retinoid X receptors are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such tricyclic retinoid compounds and methods for their therapeutic use.

Abstract: The present invention provides DNA constructs that contain oligonucleotide sequences comprising DNA regulatory elements of the general sequence TTN.sub.x AA that bind activated transcriptional regulatory proteins in response to signaling molecules, such as cytokines, an operably linked promoter and operably linked heterologous gene. The present invention also provides host cells transfected with such DNA constructs, as well as methods for measuring the ability of compounds to act as agonists and antagonists of gene transcription utilizing these DNA constructs and transfected host cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides oligonucleotide sequences comprising DNA regulatory elements comprising point mutations of Ly6E GAS element that bind activated transcriptional regulatory proteins in response to signaling molecules, such as cytokines. Further, the present invention also provides DNA constructs comprising the oligonucleotide sequences, cells transfected with the DNA constructs, and methods of using the DNA constructs and transfected cells to provide for the controlled expression of structural genes, for the detection and recovery of transcriptional regulatory proteins, and for measuring the ability of compounds to act as agonist and antagonists of gene transcription.