Abstract: The present invention relates to BCMA (B-Cell Maturation Antigen) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases. The present invention also relates to BCMA antibody drug conjugates.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are useful inhibitors of CDK 4, CDK6, and FLT3. Such compounds are useful in treating cancer and various other disease conditions. Compounds of Formula I have the following structure: where R1 is a group of Formula IA, Formula IB, Formula IC, or Formula ID and the definitions of the other variables are provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful, for example, for treating metabolic disorders in a subject. Such compounds have the general formula IA, IB, I?A or I?B: where the definitions of the variables are provided herein. The present invention also provides compositions that include, and methods for using, the compounds in preparing medicaments and for treating metabolic disorders such as, for example, type II diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of compounds, especially peptides or polypeptides, that have thrombopoietic activity. The peptides and polypeptides of the invention may be used to increase platelets or platelet precursors (e.g., megakaryocytes) in a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a herpes virus with improved oncolytic properties which comprises a gene encoding an immunomodulatory cytokine and which lacks a functional ICP34.5 gene and a functional ICP47 encoding gene.

Abstract: Improved host cells and culture methods involving overexpression of MAN1C1 activity to improve protein production are provided.

Abstract: Specific binding agents that interact with hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) are described. Methods of treating cancer by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a specific binding agent to HGF are described. Methods of detecting the amount of HGF in a sample using a specific binding agent to HGF are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-laboratory virus strains, for example of herpes viruses such as HSV, with improved oncolytic and/or gene delivery capabilities as compared to laboratory virus strains.

Abstract: The present application is directed to heterodimeric antibodies and methods of use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pediatric formulation of (R)-N-[-1-(1-naphthyl)-ethyl]-3-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-1-amine hydrochloride (hereinafter referred to as Cinacalcet HCl) and method of administering the same.

Abstract: Azetidine and piperidine compounds of formula (I): as defined in the specification, compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds and intermediates thereof. Provided herein also are methods of treating cognitive disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as Huntington's Disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like.

Abstract: Selective binding agents of osteoprotegerin binding protein (OPGbp) are provided by the invention. More particularly, the invention provides for antibodies and antigen binding domains which selectively bind to OPGbp and may be used to prevent or treat conditions relating to loss of bone mass. Nucleic acid molecules encoding said antibodies and antigen binding domains, and expression vectors and host cells for the production of same are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an isolated antigen binding protein, such as but not limited to, an antibody or antibody fragment. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising the antigen binding protein, isolated nucleic acid encoding it, vectors, host cells, and hybridomas useful in methods of making it. In some embodiments the antigen binding protein comprises one to twenty-four pharmacologically active chemical moieties conjugated thereto, such as a pharmacologically active polypeptide.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that are glycine transporter 1 (hereinafter referred to as GlyT-1) inhibitors and are therefore useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of GlyT-1 such as cognitive disorders associated with Schizophrenia, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and the like. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula (I); wherein ring A, B1, B2, B3, L, R1, R2, ring Z, m and n of Formula I are defined herein. The invention also includes use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment, prophylactic or therapeutic, of disorders and conditions related to the activity of beta-secretase protein. Such disorders include, for example, Alzheimer's Disease (AD), cognitive deficits, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other central nervous system conditions related to and/or caused by the formation and/or deposition of plaque on the brain. The invention also comprises further embodiments of Formula (I), intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides fusion proteins expressed by cancer cells, antibodies and other antigen-binding agents that specifically bind to the fusion proteins, and compositions and methods for using the antibodies and other antigen-binding agents to detect, characterize, and treat cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, II or III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; methods of treating diseases or conditions, such as cancer, using the compounds; and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, wherein the variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: Antibodies that interact with osteoprotegerin ligand (OPGL) are described. Methods of treating osteopenic disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of antibodies to OPGL are described. Methods of detecting the amount of OPGL in a sample using antibodies to OPGL are described.

Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind to human IL-23 protein are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding protein, vectors, and cells encoding the same as well as use of IL-23 antigen binding proteins for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for increasing bone mineral density (BMD) in a postmenopausal woman. The method comprises administering to a postmenopausal woman having a lumbar vertebrae T-score of less than or equal to ?2 an anti-sclerostin antibody in an amount and for a time effective to increase lumbar vertebrae BMD at least about 9% from pretreatment baseline at twelve months following initial anti-sclerostin antibody administration. The invention also is directed to a method for treating osteoporosis. The method comprising administering to a postmenopausal woman with osteoporosis an anti-sclerostin antibody in an amount of about 70 mg to about 210 mg at once a month, optionally for about three to about 18 months. Alternatively, the method comprises administering an anti-sclerostin antibody in an amount of about 140 mg to about 210 mg every three months, optionally about six to about 18 months.