Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing bone density using antibodies directed to a novel class or family of TGF-? binding proteins are provided. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases associated with a loss of bone density, for example osteoporosis.

Abstract: Antibodies to a novel family of TGF-? binding proteins are disclosed, for use in methods of altering bone density and bone mineralization, which methods are applicable to the treatment of diseases including osteopenia and osteoporosis.

Abstract: Pharmacologically active compounds are provided as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating cancer; inflammation; an autoimmune, infectious or ocular disease; or age-related macular degeneration in a mammal.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided which encode Fkhsf, as well as mutant forms thereof. Also provided are expression vectors suitable for expressing such nucleic acid molecules, and host cells containing such expression vectors. Utilizing assays based upon the nucleic acid sequences disclosed herein (as well as mutant forms thereof), numerous molecules may be identified which modulate the immune system.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitors that exhibit an IC50 of below 10−4M against MMP and have substantially no activity against non-MMP metalloproteinase-related events. The MMP inhibitors of the invention have reduced side-effects, especially with respect to joint pain.

Abstract: The invention encompasses novel compounds which are inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase, ADAM or ADAM-TS enzymes, and which are useful for the treatment of diseases mediated by those enzymes, including degenerative diseases and certain cancers.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing bone density using antibodies directed to a novel class or family of TGF-&bgr; binding proteins are provided. The disclosed compositions are useful, for example, in the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of diseases associated with a loss of bone density, for example osteoporosis.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided which encode Fkhsf, as well as mutant forms thereof. Also provided are expression vectors suitable for expressing such nucleic acid molecules, and host cells containing such expression vectors. Utilizing assays based upon the nucleic acid sequences disclosed herein (as well as mutant forms thereof), numerous molecules may be identified which modulate the immune system.

Abstract: A novel class or family of TGF-&bgr; binding proteins is disclosed. Also disclosed are assays for selecting molecules for increasing bone mineralization and methods for utilizing such molecules.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydroxamic and carboxylic acid derivatives. Compounds of the formula: are disclosed. These compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases mediated by inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase, ADAM, ADAM-TS enzymes, and/or TNF&agr;-mediated diseases including degenerative diseases and certain cancers.

Abstract: A novel class or family of TGF-&bgr; binding proteins is disclosed. Also disclosed are assays for selecting molecules for increasing bone mineralization and methods for utilizing such molecules.

Abstract: 4-(4-(-Chlorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl)sulfonylmethyl)-tetrahydor yran-4-carboxylic acid and the corresponding N-hydroxy amide, and derivatives thereof, are useful as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided which encode Fkhsf, as well as mutant forms thereof. Also provided are expression vectors suitable for expressing such nucleic acid molecules, and host cells containing such expression vectors. Utilizing assays based upon the nucleic acid sequences disclosed herein (as well as mutant forms thereof), numerous molecules may be identified which modulate the immune system.

Abstract: Compounds having therapeutic utility are of formula (I) B—X—(CH2)n—CR2R3—CR4R5—COY  (I) wherein n=0-1; X is S(O)0-2; Y is OR1 or NHOH; R2 and R4 are independently H or a group (optionally substituted with R10) selected from C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, aryl, C1-6 alkyl-aryl, heteroaryl, C1-6 alkyl-heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, C1-6 alkyl-heterocycloalkyl, cycloalkyl and C1-6 alkyl-cycloalkyl; and R1, R3 and R5 are independently H or C1-6 alkyl, provided that not more than two of R2, R3, R4 and R5 are H; or any of CR2R3, CR4R5 and CR2—CR4 is a cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl ring optionally substituted with R10 or a group (optionally substituted with R10) selected from C1-6 alkyl, aryl, C1-6 alkyl-aryl, heteroaryl and C1-6 alkyl-heteroaryl; B is heterocycloalkyl (optionally substituted by R6 or R7) bonded through carbon to X, or C1-6 alkyl-heterocycloalkyl (optionally substituted with R6 or R7), or a group (substituted with R6) selected from C1-8 alkyl

Abstract: N-oxides of formula (i) wherein R1 is CH3, CH2F, CHF2 or CF3; R2 is CH3 or CF3; R3 is F, Cl, Br, CN or CH3; and R4 is H, F, Cl, Br, CN or CH3; and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, are useful as therapeutic agents, e.g., for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: A novel class or family of TGF-&bgr; binding proteins is disclosed. Also disclosed are assays for selecting molecules for increasing bone mineralization and methods for utilizing such molecules.

Abstract: Hydroxamic and carboxylic acid derivatives having MMP and TNF inhibitory activity.

Abstract: A unit dosage and pharmaceutical delivery system for anaesthetizing a human patient prior to major surgery, which comprise between 200 mg and 300 mg of levobupivacaine.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula B—X—(CH2)m—CR1R2—(CH2)n—CO—Y  (I) have therapeutic utility as inhibitors of metalloproteinases etc.

Abstract: Pharmacologically active compounds are provided as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating cancer; inflammation; an autoimmune, infectious or ocular disease; or age-related macular degeneration in a mammal.