Abstract: The invention relates to Arginase II polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods for producing the polypeptides, in particular by expressing the polynucleotides, and agonists and antagonists of the polypeptides. The invention further relates to methods for utilizing such polynucleotides, polypeptides, agonists and antagonists for applications, which relate, in part, to research, diagnostic and clinical arts.

Abstract: TR4 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing TR4 polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of chronic and acute inflammation, arthritis, septicemia, autoimmune diseases (eg inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis), transplant rejection, graft vs. host disease, infection, stroke, ischemia, acute respiratory disease syndrome, restenosis, brain injury, AIDS, Bone diseases, cancer (eg lymphoproliferative disorders), atheroschlerosis, and Alzheimers disease among others, and diagnostic assays for such conditions.

Abstract: IL-1ra beta polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing IL-1ra beta polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of chronic and acute inflammation, septicemia, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, graft vs. host disease, autoimmunity, stroke, cardiac ischemia, acute respiratory disease syndrome (ARDS), psoriasis, restenosis, traumatic brain injury, AIDS, cachexia., among others, and diagnostic assays for such conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to cathepsin K polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods for producing the polypeptides, in particular by expressing the polynucleotides, and agonists and antagonists of the polypeptides. The invention further relates to methods for utilizing such polynucleotides, polypeptides, agonists and antagonists for applications, which relate, in part, to research, diagnostic and clinical arts.

Abstract: Human GPR14 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing Human GPR14 polypeptides and polynucleotides in the design of protocols for the treatment of infections such as bacterial, fungal, protozoan and viral infections, particularly infections caused by HIV-1 or HIV-2; pain; cancers; anorexia; bulimia; asthma; Parlinson's disease; acute heart failure; hypotension; hypertension; urinary retention; osteoporosis; angina pectoris; myocardial infarction; ulcers; asthma; allergies; benign prostatic hypertrophy; and psychotic and neurological disorders, including anxiety, schizophrenia, manic depression, delirium, dementia, severe mental retardation and dyskinesias, such as Huntington's disease or Gilles dela Tourett's syndrome, among others and diagnostic assays for such conditions.

Abstract: Human HLTEX11 polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such HLTEX11 and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such HLTEX11 for the treatment of atherosclerosis, inflammatory conditions, and infections, particularly viral infections, such as AIDS, among others, among others, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to mutations in the nucleic acid sequences and altered concentrations of the polypeptides. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting mutations in the polynucleotides encoding the HLTEX11 and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide in a host.

Abstract: Human HBMBU14 polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such HBMBU14 and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such HBMBU14 for the treatment of infections such as bacterial, fungal, protozoan and viral infections, particularly infections caused by HIV-1 and HIV-2, pain, cancers, anorexia, bulimia, asthma, Parkinson's disease, acute heart failure, atherosclerosis, hypotension, hypertension, urinary retention, osteoporosis, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, ulcers, asthma, allergies, benign prostatic hypertrophy and psychotic and neurological disorders, including anxiety, schizophrenia, manic depression, delirium, dementia or severe mental retardation, and dyskinesias, such as Huntington's disease or Gilles dela Tourette's syndrome, among others, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to mutations in the nucleic acid sequences and altered concentrations of the polypeptides.

Abstract: Benign prostatic hypertrophy specific polynucleotides and polypeptides are provided. Methods of diagnosing benign prostatic hypertrophy using these polynucleotides and polypeptides are also provided. Human BPH1 polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such BPH1 and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such BPH1 for the treatment of prostate disease. Antagonists against such BPH1 and their use as a therapeutic to treat prostate disease are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to mutations in the nucleic acid sequences and altered concentrations of the polypeptides. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting mutations in the polynucleotides encoding the BPH1 and for detecting altered levels of the polypeptide in a host.

Abstract: Human ELF3 polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such ELF3 and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such ELF3 for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers, in particular prostate, breast, lung or other epithelial tumors, among others.

Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules encoding a human B cell surface molecule are provided. Polypeptides and antibodies which bind to these polypeptides are also provided. In addition, methods of detecting mutated forms of the molecule are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to Arginase II polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods for producing the polypeptides, in particular by expressing the polynucleotides, and agonists and antagonists of the polypeptides. The invention further relates to methods for utilizing such polynucleotides, polypeptides, agonists and antagonists for applications, which relate, in part, to research, diagnostic and clinical arts.

Abstract: The invention provides tRNA synthetase polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding tRNA synthetase polypetides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing tRNA synthetase polypeptide for the protection against infection, particularly bacterial infections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of diagnosing artherosclerosis by detecting mutation or altered expression of HC gp-39.

Abstract: Human G-protein coupled receptor polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptides and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polypeptides for identifying antagonists and agonists to such polypeptides and methods of using the agonists and antagonists therapeutically to treat conditions related to the underexpression and overexpression of the G-protein coupled receptor polypeptides, respectively. Also disclosed are diagnostic methods for detecting a mutation in the G-protein coupled receptor nucleic acid sequences and an altered level of the soluble form of the receptors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new method for diagnosing and treating cancers or BPH. Further provided are therapeutic agents and pharmaceutical compositions for treating cancers and BPH.

Abstract: Methods of screening for colorectal cancer by measuring levels of HC gp-39 are provided. Methods of monitoring patients with colorectal cancer are also provided. In addition, kits for detection of HC gp-39 useful in screening for and monitoring of colorectal cancer in a patient are provided.

Abstract: Human CGRP-RCF polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such CGRP-RCF and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such CGRP-RCF for the treatment of diabetes, migrane, pain and inflammation, Parkinson's disease, acute heart failure, hypotension, urinary retention, osteoporosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, ulcers, asthma, allergies, psychosis, depression, vomiting, benign prostatic hypertrophy, Paget's disease, obesity, cancer, gigantism and the like. Antagonists against such CGRP-RCF and their use as a therapeutic to treat diabetes, migrane, pain and inflammation, Parkinson's disease, acute heart failure, hypotension, urinary retention, osteoporosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, ulcers, asthma, allergies, psychosis, depression, vomiting, benign prostatic hypertrophy, Paget's disease, obesity, cancer, gigantism and the like are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stable, easy to constitute, injectable formulation of anticancer agent BMY-25067. More specifically, the present invention concerns a formulation of BMY-25067 obtained from lyophilizing a solution comprising up to 4 mg of BMY-25067 per mL of 65% t-butanol/water, further comprising about 2% PVP (K-12 or K-17), optionally comprising pharmaceutically acceptable carrier(s).

Abstract: The present invention provides paclitaxel derivatives of formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns antitumor compounds. More particularly, the invention provides novel taxane derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use as antitumor agents.