Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the use of IL-22 for treating conditions of intestinal injury and inflammatory conditions such as graft vs. host disease. Specifically, IL-22 can be used to increase Intestinal Stem Cell (ISC) recovery and for enhancing immune reconstitution following allogeneic hematopoietic transplantation. In particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods of using therapeutic IL-22, including a dimeric form of IL-22, in therapeutic compositions for treating graft vs. host disease, including hepatic, thymic, gastrointestinal, or other graft vs. host disease in hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients and in patients with inflammatory intestinal conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides multispecific Fab fusion proteins (MSFP) that specifically bind to CD3 and EpCAM. The present invention further provides uses of the MSFPs for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treating cancer, and kits comprising the MSFPs. Also provided are anti-EpCAM antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of interleukin-22 (IL-22) for treating fatty liver disease by decreasing the levels of transaminases. The use of IL-22 in decreasing the levels of transaminases is also provided.

Abstract: The present application provides methods of administering an IL-22 dimer to an individual, such as a human individual, comprising intravenously administering to the individual an effective amount of an IL-22 dimer, wherein the amount of the IL-22 dimer is about 2 ?g/kg to about 200 ?g/kg (such as about 10 ?g/kg to about 45 ?/kg), as well as methods of treating diseases by following such administration methods. Also provided are kits, unit dosages, and articles of manufacture for use in any one of the methods described herein.

Abstract: The invention discloses the use of the G-CSF dimer in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Use of the G-CSF dimer of the present invention can significantly increase the number of dopaminergic neuron in the substantia nigra in PD model animals and enhance the function of dopaminergic neurons. In addition, the G-CSF dimer can significantly reduce apoptosis of neuron in hippocampus and improve learning and memory ability of AD model rats. Serum half-life of the G-CSF dimer of the invention is prolonged and the loss of neurons is effectively prevented, providing a better therapeutic effect in treatment of neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to a use of IL-22 in the treatment of viral hepatitis. As illustrated in the examples of this invention, IL-22 can significantly reduce liver damage caused by hepatitis virus, and can significantly reduce the increase of transaminase ALT/AST induced by heptatitis virus. In addition, the IL-22 dimer of this invention can effectively treat viral hepatitis.

Abstract: This invention discloses the uses of IL-22 in the treatment and prevention of a nerve damage disease or a neurodegenerative disease. In particular, the invention discloses the uses of IL-22 or IL-22 dimers as follows: (i) can protect neurons to recover the functions of injured neurons after ischemic nerve damage in animals in vivo, thus enabling effective treatment of nerve damage diseases, (ii) can significantly inhibit the loss of dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra in PD model animal, enhance the functions of dopaminergic neurons, significantly reduce neuronal apoptosis in hippocampus, improve learning and memory capacity of AD model rats, and effectively prevent neuronal loss, thereby enabling more effective treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to a recombinant human G-CSF (rhG-CSF) dimer and its use in the treatment of neurological disorder. In particular, upon ischemic neural injury in animal, this invention can be used to protect neurons with the use of rhG-CSF dimer such that function of injured nerves can be restored. Serum half-life of G-CSF dimer of this invention is prolonged and the biological activity thereof is increased.

Abstract: This invention relates to a use of IL-22 in the treatment of viral hepatitis. As illustrated in the examples of this invention, IL-22 can significantly reduce liver damage caused by hepatitis virus, and can significantly reduce the increase of transaminase ALT/AST induced by heptatitis virus. In addition, the IL-22 dimer of this invention can effectively treat viral hepatitis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a use of IL-22 in the treatment of viral hepatitis. As illustrated in the examples of this invention, IL-22 can significantly reduce liver damage caused by hepatitis virus, and can significantly reduce the increase of transaminase ALT/AST induced by hepatitis virus. In addition, the IL-22 dimer of this invention can effectively treat viral hepatitis.

Abstract: The invention discloses the use of the G-CSF dimer in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Use of the G-CSF dimer of the present invention can significantly increase the number of dopaminergic neuron in the substantia nigra in PD model animals and enhance the function of dopaminergic neurons. In addition, the G-CSF dimer can significantly reduce apoptosis of neuron in hippocampus and improve learning and memory ability of AD model rats. Serum half-life of the G-CSF dimer of the invention is prolonged and the loss of neurons is effectively prevented, providing a better therapeutic effect in treatment of neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to a recombinant human G-CSF (rhG-CSF) dimer and its use in the treatment of neurological disorder. In particular, upon ischemic neural injury in animal, this invention can be used to protect neurons with the use of rhG-CSF dimer such that function of injured nerves can be restored. Serum half-life of G-CSF dimer of this invention is prolonged and the biological activity thereof is increased.

Abstract: This invention relates to a use of IL-22 in the treatment of viral hepatitis. As illustrated in the examples of this invention, IL-22 can significantly reduce liver damage caused by hepatitis virus, and can significantly reduce the increase of transaminase ALT/AST induced by hepatitis virus. In addition, the IL-22 dimer of this invention can effectively treat viral hepatitis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a use of G-CSF dimer in the treatment of neutropenia. In particular, the recombinant human G-CSF of the present invention can enhance the differentiation and development of neutrophils in animal, and thus effectively reduce the severity of the severe neutropenia and shorten the time of severe neutropenia for the post-chemotherapy cancer patients. Serum half-life of G-CSF dimer of this invention is prolonged and the biological activity thereof is increased, providing a better effect in the treatment of neutropenia.

Abstract: This invention relates to a recombinant human G-CSF (rhG-CSF) dimer and its use in the treatment of neurological disorder. In particular, upon ischemic neural injury in animal, this invention can be used to protect neurons with the use of rhG-CSF dimer such that function of injured nerves can be restored. Serum half-life of G-CSF dimer of this invention is prolonged and the biological activity thereof is increased.