Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel haemopoietin receptors, or components or parts thereof and to a method for cloning genetic sequences encoding same. More particularly, the subject invention is directed to recombinant or synthetic haemopoietin receptors or components or parts thereof. The receptor molecules or components or parts thereof and their genetic sequences of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists and therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.

Abstract: The invention provides aminoalkylindole compounds of Formula (I), wherein R1-R5, n and p are as described. Also provided are compositions containing compounds of Formula (I) and the use of compounds of Formula (I) in modulating the activity of a cannabinoid receptor in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel haemopoietin receptor or a derivative thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. The receptor molecule and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor. The present invention particularly relates to a receptor for leptin.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to antibodies that bind to the Interleukin-13 receptor ?1 chain (IL-13R?1) and antagonize IL-13 receptor-mediated signaling by IL-13 and/or IL-4. More particularly, the present invention provides humanized or human antibodies to mammalian and in particular IL-13R?1. These antibodies have uses in the treatment or prevention of IL-13- and/or IL-4-mediated diseases or conditions. The present invention further contemplates a method of modulating IL-13- and/or IL-4-mediated diseases or conditions by the administration of the subject antibodies. The present invention further provides an assay system useful for identifying antibodies or other agents which modulate IL-13 and/or IL-4 signaling through an IL-13 receptor complex. Accordingly, a method of screening for modulators of IL-13R?1/ligand interaction is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel haemopoietin receptor or a derivative thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. The receptor molecule and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor. The present invention particularly relates to a receptor for leptin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to an isolated nucleic acid molecule encompassing a neocentromere or a functional derivative thereof or a latent, synthetic or hybrid form thereof and its use inter alia in developing a range of eukaryotic artificial chromosomes including mammalian (e.g. human) and non-mammalian artificial chromosomes. Such artificial chromosomes are useful in a range of genetic therapies.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions which modulate airway remodelling comprisiing the sterioid 2-methyoxy-estradiol or analogues thereof, for administration by inhalation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to catalytic antibodies and, more particularly, to a novel method of producing same. The method of the present invention is predicated in part on the exploitation of the products of catalysis to induce B cell mitogenesis. In a preferred embodiment, a growth factor having an ability to induce B cell mitogenesis is linked to a target antigen to which catalytic antibodies are sought. B cell mitogenesis is then dependent on the catalytic cleavage of the antigen portion of the growth factor by catalytic antibodies on the surface of B cells. The method of the present invention is useful for generating catalytic antibodies for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes.