Abstract: A method for purifying a desired heterologous polypeptide from microbial fermentation broth or homogenate in which it is produced and solubilized is described. This method involves adding to the broth or homogenate an effective amount of a solution of 6,9-diamino-2-ethoxyacridine lactate (ethacridine lactate) to precipitate host cell impurities under conditions wherein the majority of polypeptide remains soluble, and separating the desired polypeptide from the broth or homogenate. The broth or homogenate containing the ethacridine lactate and polypeptide is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: Humanized and variant anti-VEGF antibodies and various uses therefor are disclosed. The anti-VEGF antibodies have strong binding affinities for VEGF; inhibit VEGF-induced proliferation of endothelial cells in vitro; and inhibit tumor growth in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the prevention or treatment of inflammatory bowel disease by administering an interferon-? inhibitor. The invention further concerns pharmaceutical compositions and bispecific molecules useful in such method.

Abstract: Anti-VEGF antibodies and variants thereof, including those having high affinity for binding to VEGF, are disclosed. Also provided are methods of using phage display technology with naïve libraries to generate and select the anti-VEGF antibodies with desired binding and other biological activities. Further contemplated are uses of the antibodies in research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for improved expression and production of recombinant antibodies in prokaryotic expression systems. Particularly contemplated are prokaryotic expression and production of full length aglycosylated antibodies. The antibody products of the invention can be used in various aspects of biological research, diagnosis and medical treatment.

Abstract: Methods for accelerating and/or improving wound healing in a subject by administering vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) are provided.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions comprising a glycoprotein having an Fc region, wherein about 80-100% of the glycoprotein in the composition comprises a mature core carbohydrate structure which lacks fucose, attached to the Fc region of the glycoprotein. The preferred glycoprotein is an antibody or immunoadhesin.

Abstract: The invention provides novel thiocarbamate alpha-4 inhibitors of the general formula (I) that are resistant to metabolism having improved half-life and/or clearance properties compared to corresponding carbamate compounds wherein substituents L, X, Y, Z, R1–R4, m, n, o and p are as defined herein. Also provided are compositions comprising compounds of formula I and a carrier, diluent or excipient as well as methods of treating a disease or condition mediated by the binding interaction of alpha-4 integrins to its ligands such as inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for expression and production of recombinant antibodies in a host cell system, such as prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems. Particularly contemplated are recombinant systems for temporally separated expression of light chain and heavy chain of antibodies. The antibody products including antibody fragments can be used in various aspects of biological research, diagnosis and medical treatment.

Abstract: A method of treating Sjögren's syndrome in a patient eligible for treatment is provided involving administering an effective amount of an antagonist that binds to a B-cell surface marker to the patient to provide significant improvement over baseline in two or more of dryness, fatigue, and joint pain on a Visual Analogue Scale, and an article of manufacture therefor. Methods and articles are also provided involving treating Sjögren's syndrome in a subject eligible for treatment is provided involving administering an effective amount of an antibody that binds to a B-cell surface marker to the subject to provide an initial exposure and a subsequent exposure to the antibody within certain dosing regimens and an article of manufacture therefor.

Abstract: Genes are disclosed that are differentially-regulated during feeding and fasting cycles. These genes, and their encoded polypeptides are useful to combat obesity.

Abstract: A solution is provided comprising about 0.01-0.05 mg/mL of tenecteplase in sterile water for injection or bacteriostatic water for injection and normal saline. Such solution is useful for delivery from a catheter and for treating a thrombotic disorder by exposing fibrin-rich fluid from the disorder to an effective amount thereof, as well as in kits. In a preferred embodiment, peripheral thrombosis is treated in a mammal comprising delivering to the mammal via a catheter an effective amount of this solution.

Abstract: The presence and quantity of an antibody of interest in a patient's bloodstream or other biological sample can serve as an important clinical or other analytical or diagnostic tool. ELISA methods, and kits for such assays, as well as anti-idiotypic antibodies and hybridomas producing them, are developed to detect levels of the antibody in biological samples, which are from, for example, animal models and human patients.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for stimulating or inhibiting angiogenesis and/or cardiovascularization in mammals, including humans. Pharmaceutical compositions are based on polypeptides or antagonists thereto that have been identified for one or more of these uses. Disorders that can be diagnosed, prevented, or treated by the compositions herein include trauma such as wounds, various cancers, and disorders of the vessels including atherosclerosis and cardiac hypertrophy. In addition, the present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: NGF microencapsulation compositions having controlled release characteristics, preferably with increased stability, for the NGF component, particularly human recombinant NGF (“rhNGF”) are provided that yield enhanced stability of NGF for use in promoting nerve cell growth, repair, survival, differentiation, maturation or function. Methods for making and using such compositions are also provided.