Abstract: Chimeric oligonucleotide of the formula 5′-W-X1-Y-X2-Z-3′, where W represents a 5′-O-alkyl nucleotide, each of X1 and X2 represents a block of seven to twelve phosphodiester-linked 2′-O-alkyl ribonucleotides, Y represents a block of five to twelve phosphorothioate-linked deoxyribonucleotides, and Z represents a blocking group effective to block nuclease activity at the 3′ end of the oligonucleotide, are described. These compounds exhibit high resistance to endo- and exonucleases, high sequence specificity, and the ability to activate RNAse H, as evidenced by efficient and long-lasting suppression of target mRNA.

Abstract: A human oncogene and its expression products can be used as diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic tools for neoplastic disorders. Nucleotide sequences of the gene can also be used to identify a p34.3 region of a human chromosome 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides the art with the DNA coding sequences of polynucleotides that are up- or down-regulated in cancer and dysplasia. These polynucleotides and encoded proteins or polypeptides can be used in the diagnosis or identification of cancer and dysplasia. Inhibitors of the up-regulated polynucleotides and proteins can decrease the abnormality of cancer and dysplasia. Enhancing the expression of down-regulated polynucleotides or introducing down-regulated proteins to cells can decrease the growth and/or abnormal characteristics of cancer and dysplasia.

Abstract: This invention provides methods of generating cells that stably replicate sub-genomic virus replicons. This invention also provides methods of generating cells that have disabled PKR activity and that stably replicate HCV sub-genomic replicons. The invention also provides methods of using the cells of the invention to screen for compounds that modulate viral RNA replication, including HCV RNA replication.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting cell proliferation, especially angiogenesis. The invention specifically relates to fusions of the extracellular domain of a fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) with a heterologous oligomerization domain, such as that contained in an immunoglobulin, to provide potent FGFR antagonists.

Abstract: Animal cells are described which can be infected by influenza viruses and which are adapted to growth in suspension in serum-free medium.

Abstract: A new recombinant form of the plasmid-encoded protein pgp3 from C. trachomatis, serotype D, to be used in immunogenic compositions and in the preparation of immunogenic compositions was purified by ion exchange column chromatography and shown to be suitable for quantitative immunoassy on clinical samples in an ELISA format.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for efficient production of human insulin-like growth factor. Synthetic IGF I and IGF II genes are joined to leader and processing signals which provide for expression and secretion of the gene product in yeast. Enhanced yields of the product may then be recovered from the nutrient medium. Yeast strains S. cerevisiae AB103 (pYIGF-I-10/1) and AB103 (pYIGF-II-10/1) were deposited at the American Type Culture Collection on Apr. 23, 1983 and granted Accession Nos. 20673 and 20674, respectively.

Abstract: Novel bactericidal antibodies against Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B (“MenB”) are disclosed. The antibodies either do not cross-react or minimally cross-react with host tissue polysialic acid and hence pose minimal risk of autoimmune activity. The antibodies are used to identify molecular mimetics of unique epitopes found on MenB or E. coli K1. Examples of such peptide mimetics are described that elicit serum antibody capable of activating complement-mediated bacteriolysis of MenB. Vaccine compositions containing such mimetics can be used to prevent MenB or E. coli K1 disease without the risk of evoking autoantibody.

Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B glycoconjugates. More particularly, the invention pertains to glycoconjugates formed from a Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B capsular oligosaccharide derivative (MenB OS derivative) in which sialic acid residue N-acetyl groups are replaced with N-acyl groups. The invention also pertains to vaccine formulations containing the glycoconjugates, methods of making the vaccine formulations, and methods of using the vaccine formulations to treat or prevent Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B or E. coli K1 disease in a mammalian subject.

Abstract: Gene sequences as shown in SEQ ID NO:1-18 have been discovered and isolated, and found to be significantly associated with metastatic spread of breast and colon cancer cells to other organs. Methods are provided for determining the risk of metastasis of a breast or colon tumor, which involve determining whether a tissue sample from a tumor expresses a polypeptide encoded by a gene as shown in SEQ ID NOS:1-18, or a substantial portion thereof. One of the gene sequences encodes a novel aspartyl protease termed CSP56, which can be used to provide reagents and methods for determining which tumors are likely to metastasize and for suppressing metastases of these tumors. Clinicians can use this information to predict which tumors will metastasize to other organs and to provide relevant therapies to appropriate patients.

Abstract: Vaccines containing herpes simplex virus (HSV) VP22 polypeptides capable of eliciting a cellular immune response and methods for treating and preventing HSV infections using the vaccines are disclosed. The vaccines can include additional HSV polypeptides, such as HSV glycoproteins. Also disclosed are methods of DNA immunization.

Abstract: HCV immunoassays comprising an NS3/4a conformational epitope and a multiple epitope fusion antigen are provided, as well as immunoassay solid supports for use with the immunoassays.

Abstract: An HCV core antigen and NS3/4a antibody combination assay that can detect both HCV antigens and antibodies present in a sample using a single solid matrix, is provided, as well as immunoassay solid supports for use in the assay.

Abstract: Polynucleotide constructs encoding growth factor independent catalytically active membrane targeted PI 3-kinase mutants useful for therapeutic and research purposes are described. In addition, a method for using the polynucleotide constructs to screen for inhibitors of PI 3-kinase, a method for making 3′ phosphorylated inositol phospholipids, methods of reducing cell death after trauma, and methods of overcoming insulin resistance are described.

Abstract: New bicyclic based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as in the treatment of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the expression of nucleotide sequences are provided. Compositions comprise the nucleic acid sequences of the transcriptional regulatory region of the PpSEC10 gene of Pichia pastoris. Methods are provided to chemically regulate the PpSEC10 transcriptional control region by modulating the iron concentration in the culturing medium. The methods find use in regulating expression of nucleotide sequences. Furthermore, the methods of the invention can be used to regulate polypeptide expression, more particularly in regulating heterologous polypeptide expression, particularly using a yeast host cell as the expression system.

Abstract: Organic compounds having the formulas I and II are provided where the variables have the values described herein. Pharmaceutical formulations include the organic compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and may be prepared by mixing the organic compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the organic compounds with a carrier and water. A method of treating a patient includes administering a pharmaceutical formulation according to the invention to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the efficient expression of HIV polypeptides in a variety of cell types, including, but not limited to, mammalian, insect, and plant cells. Synthetic expression cassettes encoding the HIV Gag-containing polypeptides are described, as are uses of the expression cassettes in applications including DNA immunization, generation of packaging cell lines, and production of Env-, tat- or Gag-containing proteins. The invention provides methods of producing Virus-Like Particles (VLPs), as well as, uses of the VLPs including, but not limited to, vehicles for the presentation of antigens and stimulation of immune response in subjects to whom the VLPs are administered.

Abstract: Methods and materials are disclosed for the production of purified, active recombinant human neutrophil protease, PR-3, via activation of a pro-form herein referred to as proPR-3. Human PR-3 is useful for discovering inhibitors of excessive release of mature, active TNF&agr;. Also disclosed are methods for the identification of inhibitors of the conversion of the pro-form of TNF&agr; to its mature active form.