Abstract: This invention relates to hepatitis B virus (“HBV”) core antigen particles that are characterized by multiple immunogen specificities. More particularly, the invention relates to HBV core antigen particles comprising immunogens, epitopes, or other related structures, crosslinked thereto by ligands which are HBV capsid-binding peptides that selectively bind to HBV core protein. Such particles may be used as delivery systems for a diverse range of immunogenic epitopes, including the HBV capsid-binding peptides, which advantageously also inhibit and interfere with HBV viral assembly by blocking the interaction between HBV core protein and HBV surface proteins. Mixtures of different immunogens and/or capsid-binding peptide ligands may be crosslinked to the same HBV core particle. Such resulting multicomponent or multivalent HBV core particles may be advantageously used in therapeutic and prophylactic vaccines and compositions, as well as in diagnostic compositions and methods using them.

Abstract: Liquid interferon compositions having a pH between 4.0 and 7.2 are described. The compositions comprise interferon-beta and a stabilizing agent at between about 0.3% and 5% by weight which is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of acidic amino acids, arginine and glycine. If needed, salt is added to provide sufficient ionic strength. The liquid composition has not been previously lyophilized or previously cavitated. The liquid is preferably contained within a vessel having at least one surface in contact with the liquid that is coated with a material inert to adsorption of interferon-beta. A kit for parenteral administration of a liquid interferon formulation and a method for stabilizing liquid interferon compositions are also described.

Abstract: A cell adhesion inhibitor of the general formula: R3—L—L′—R1 is disclosed. An inhibitor of the present invention interacts with VLA-4 molecules and inhibits VLA-4 dependent cell adhesion. Also disclosed are methods for preparing and using such a cell adhesion inhibitor, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and methods of using them for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are particularly well-suited for treatment of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibody molecules, including humanized recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibody molecules. These antibodies are useful in the treatment of specific and non-specific inflammation, including asthma and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, the humanized recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibodies disclosed can be useful in methods of diagnosing and localizing sites of inflammation.

Abstract: This invention relates to hepatitis B virus (“HBV”) core antigen particles that are characterized by multiple immunogen specificities. More particularly, the invention relates to HBV cote antigen particles comprising immunogens, epitopes, or other related structures, crosslinked thereto by ligands which are HBV capsid-binding peptides that selectively bind to HBV core protein. Such particles may be used as delivery systems for a diverse range of immunogenic epitopes, including the HBV capsid-binding peptides, which advantageously also inhibit and interfere with HBV viral assembly by blocking the interaction between HBV core protein and HBV surface proteins. Mixtures of different immunogens and/or capsid-binding peptide ligands may be crosslinked to the same HBV core particle. Such resulting multicomponent or multivalent HBV core particles may be advantageously used in therapeutic and prophylactic vaccines and compositions, as well as in diagnostic compositions and methods using them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and methods of using them for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are particularly well-suited for treatment of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and II are disclosed as antagonists of subtype A1 adenosine receptors. These compounds are useful for treatment of various diseases and disorders, including systemic hypertension, renal failure, diabetes, asthma, an edematous condition, congestive heart failure, and renal dysfunction.

Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide encoding a novel immunoglobulin superfamily member named PanCAM (also named GP354) is provided. PanCAM has a predicted single membrane spanning domain and five immunoglobulin (Ig) domains in the extracellular portion of the protein. The protein structure and tissue distribution of PanCAM indicate that it plays a role in cell-cell recognition, binding, signaling and adhesion events in the pancreas (especially the beta islets), the pituitary gland, and the central nervous system (CNS). Provided by the invention are isolated PanCAM related polynucleotides and polypeptides, vectors, and host cells comprising any of the above, antibodies directed to PanCAM, cells which produce such antibodies, and related diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibody molecules, including humanized recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibody molecules. These antibodies are useful in the treatment of specific and non-specific inflammation, including asthma and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, the humanized recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibodies disclosed can be useful in methods of diagnosing and localizing sites of inflammation.

Abstract: APRIL, a novel members of the tumor necrosis factor family (TNF), modified APRILs, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and methods of using them for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are particularly well-suited for treatment of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is disclosed. The method comprises administration of an antibody, polypeptide or other molecule recognizing VLA-4, a surface molecule expressed on most types of white blood cells and involved in leukocyte adhesion to endothelium and other tissus in the gut.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and methods of using them for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are particularly well-suited for treatment of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Pharmacophore models of VLA-4 inhibitors, methods of identifying novel inhibitors and novel inhibitors identified by these methods.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for inhibiting rejection of insulin-producing tissue in a graft recipient, as well as methods and compositions for prolonging graft survival or function; for reversing graft rejection or restoring function of an impaired graft; and, for inducing immunological tolerance to grafted, insulin-producing tissue. The present methods and compositions are suitable for treatment or prophylaxis of defects in metabolic control of blood glucose homeostasis, including defects manifested as diabetes mellitus (DM).

Abstract: Peptides and other molecules which inhibit the assembly of the hepatitis B virus, methods of treatment, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: OMePUPA-V, (R)-N-[[4-[[(2-methylphenylamino)carbonyl]amino]phenyl]acetyl]-L-prolyl-3-methyl)-&bgr;-Alanine, a cell adhesion inhibitor, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment of cell-adhesion mediated pathologies.

Abstract: CAIP polypeptide, nucleic acids, ands uses thereof.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is disclosed. The method comprises administration of a VCAM-1/IgG fusion protein.