Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of articular cartilage defects and disease involving the combination of tissue, such as osteochondral grafts, with active growth factor. The active growth factor is preferably a composition containing at least one bone morphogenetic protein and a suitable carrier. The method results in the regeneration of functional repair of articular cartilage tissue.

Abstract: The use of interleukin-11 to prevent, to ameliorate, and to treat a gastrointestinal disorder in a mammal in need of such treatment is disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions of proteins with tendon/ligament-like tissue inducing activity are disclosed. The compositions are useful in the treatment of tendinitis and tendon or ligament defects and in related tissue repair.

Abstract: Method of treating autoimmune conditions are disclosed comprising administering to a mammalian subject IL-12 or an IL-12 antagonist. In certain preferred embodiments the autoimmune condition is one which is promoted by an increase in levels of IFN-&ggr; or TNF-&agr;. Suitable conditions for treatment include multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune pulmonary inflammation, Guillain-Barre syndrome, autoimmune thyroiditis, insulin dependent diabetes melitis and autoimmune inflammatory eye disease.

Abstract: Novel polynucleotides and the proteins encoded thereby are disclosed.

Abstract: Aggrecanase proteins and the nucleotides sequences encoding them as well as processes for producing them are disclosed. Methods for developing inhibitors of the aggrecanase enzymes and antibodies to the enzymes for treatment of conditions characterized by the degradation of aggrecan are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods are provided for purification of Factor VIII polypeptides by immunoaffinity chromatography and ion exchange chromatography, in which the eluate from the immunoaffinity column is diluted with a solution comprising higher salt concentration, or lower non-polar agent concentration than that of the elution solution, prior to passing the diluted solution through the ion exchange column. The methods result in improved purification without significant yield loss.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating or inhibiting the formation of tissue fibrosis using IL-13 antagonists, including without limitation soluble forms of the IL-13 receptor.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel calcium-independent cytosolic phospholipase A2/B enzyme, polynucleotides encoding such enzyme and methods for screening unknown compounds for anti-inflammatory activity mediated by the arachidonic acid cascade.

Abstract: This invention provides substituted indole and indoline compounds useful in inhibiting phospholipase activity, particularly including cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2) activity, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of using them to treat various maladies, including pain and inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel methods of factor IX protein recovery and purification.

Abstract: Polynucleotides encoding novel proteases designated “FMH-1” are disclosed.

Abstract: Purified BMP-16 proteins and processes for producing them are disclosed. DNA molecules encoding the BMP-16 proteins are also disclosed. The proteins may be used in the treatment of bone, cartilage, other connective tissue defects and disorders, including tendon, ligament and meniscus, in wound healing and related tissue repair, as well as for treatment of disorders and defects to tissues which include epidermis, nerve, muscle, including cardiac muscle, and other tissues and wounds, and organs such as liver, lung, cardiac, pancreas and kidney tissue. The proteins may also be useful for the induction of growth and/or differentiation of undifferentiated embryonic and stem cells.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of periodontal disease and bone lesions. Preferred methods comprise administering a composition containing one or more osteogenic and/or ligament-inducing bone morphogenetic protein and a suitable carrier. The method results in the regeneration of alveolar bone in both a vertical and horizontal direction, and can result in the regeneration of bone, cementum and ligamentous structure between said regenerated bone and the tooth root surface, such that minimal ankylosis and root resorption results. The method and composition are useful for the repair of supraalveolar periodontal lesions and defects, mandibular and maxillary class II and III furcations and interproximal defects, and augmentation of the alveolar ridge of these structures.

Abstract: Purified BMP-6 proteins and processes for producing them are disclosed. The proteins may be used in the treatment of bone and/or cartilage defects and in wound healing and related tissue repair.

Abstract: Novel serine/threonine receptor proteins and BMP receptor proteins are disclosed, as well as DNA molecules encoding these proteins and methods of using the receptor proteins. Further disclosed are truncated BMP receptor proteins and molecules which act as ligands to these BMP receptor proteins.

Abstract: Purified BMP-17 and BMP-18 proteins and processes for producing them are disclosed. DNA molecules encoding the BMP-17 and BMP-18 proteins are also disclosed. The proteins may be used in the treatment of bone, cartilage, other connective tissue defects and disorders, including tendon, ligament and meniscus, in wound healing and related tissue repair, as well as for treatment of disorders and defects to tissues which include epidermis, nerve, muscle, including cardiac muscle, and other tissues and wounds, and organs such as liver, lung, epithelium, brain, spleen, cardiac, pancreas and kidney tissue. The proteins may also be useful for the induction of growth and/or differentiation of undifferentiated embryonic and stem cells.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for refolding proteins of the TGF-&bgr; family of proteins. The methods employ as refolding agents one or more compounds which are non-detergent zwitterionic compounds, such as sulfobetaines, substituted pyridines, substituted pyrroles and acid substituted aminocyclohexanes.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for refolding proteins of the TGF-&bgr; family of proteins. The methods employ as refolding agents one or more compounds which are non-detergent zwitterionic compounds, such as sulfobetaines, substituted pyridines, substituted pyrroles and acid substituted aminocyclohexanes.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for refolding proteins of the TGF-&bgr; family of proteins. The methods employ as refolding agents one or more compounds which are substituted pyridines.