Abstract: This invention relates to new human alpha-helix-containing polypeptides, to methods of making such polypeptides, to methods of using them to treat immunological conditions, and to methods of identifying compounds that alter alpha-helix-containing polypeptide activities.

Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel SVPH3-13 or SVPH3-17 polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above.

Abstract: The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel ULBP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. ULBP polypeptide can be found on the surface of human B cell lymphomas. Mammalian forms of ULBP polypeptide in isolated or purified forms are provided. In addition, isolated nucleic acids encoding ULBP polypeptides and expression vectors comprising a cDNA encoding ULBP polypeptides are provided. The ULBP polypeptides can be isolated or synthesized and used to prepare antibodies, and in particular monoclonal antibodies, against the polypeptides. The antibodies, in turn, are useful for detecting the presence of ULBP polypeptides in human cell samples, which can be correlated with the existence of a malignant condition in a patient.

Abstract: This invention relates to new members of the human Claudin polypeptide family, to methods of making such polypeptides, and to methods of using them to treat Claudin-associated conditions and to identify agents that alter Claudin polypeptide activities.

Abstract: Isolated receptors, nucleic acids encoding such receptors, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated receptors can be used to regulate an immune response. The receptors are also useful in screening for inhibitors or agonists thereof.

Abstract: Methods for treating medical conditions induced by interleukin-4 involve administering an IL-4 antagonist to a patient afflicted with such a condition. Suitable IL-4 antagonists include, but are not limited to, IL-4 receptors (such as a soluble human IL-4 receptor), antibodies that bind IL-4, antibodies that bind IL-4R, IL-4 muteins that bind to IL-4R but do not induce a biological response, molecules that inhibit IL-4-induced signal transduction, and other compounds that inhibit a biological effect that results from the binding of IL-4 to a cell surface IL-4R. Particular antibodies provided herein include human monoclonal antibodies generated by procedures involving immunization of transgenic mice. Such human antibodies may be raised against human IL-4 receptor. Certain of the antibodies inhibit both IL-4-induced and IL-13-induced biological activities.

Abstract: This invention relates to new members of the human Claudin polypeptide family, to methods of making such polypeptides, and to methods of using them to treat Claudin-associated conditions and to identify compounds that alter Claudin polypeptide activities.

Abstract: This invention relates to IMX97018, a new members of the human ataxin-1-like polypeptide family, methods of making such polypeptides, and to methods of using them to diagnose and treat neurological conditions and to identify compounds that alter IMX97018 polypeptide activities.

Abstract: This invention relates to IMX97018, a new members of the human ataxin-1-like polypeptide family, methods of making such polypeptides, and to methods of using them to diagnose and treat neurological conditions and to identify compounds that alter IMX97018 polypeptide activities.

Abstract: This invention relates to nectin polypeptides and polynucleotides, to methods of making such polypeptides and polynucleotides, and to methods of using such polypeptides and polynucleotides to modulate cell adhesion, cell migration, and angiogenesis, to treat conditions related to cell adhesion including endothelial and epithelial cell proliferation, migration, and barrier function, and to identify agents that alter nectin polypeptide activities.

Abstract: A novel polypeptide that functions as an IL-18 receptor is disclosed. The receptor is multimeric and includes at least one AcPL polypeptide, or fragment thereof, and at least one IL-1Rrp1 polypeptide, or fraction thereof. The receptor binds IL-18 and finds use in inhibiting biological activities mediated by IL-18.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel polypeptides referred to as Pellino polypeptides, as well as fragments thereof, including immunogenic peptides. DNAs encoding such polypeptides as well as methods of using such DNAs and polypeptides are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to Thypin, a new member of the human serpin polypeptide family, methods of making Thypin polypeptides and using these polypeptides to treat various medical disorders and to methods of screening for compounds that agonize or antagonize Thypin polypeptide activities.

Abstract: The invention provides improved methods of recombinant protein production in cell culture. More specifically, the invention relates to the modulation of the IGF-1 signaling pathway in cells so as to improve production characteristics.

Abstract: A method is provided for separating a protein from one or more other proteins using hydroxyapatite chromatography in which the protein does not bind to hydroxyapatite but the other protein(s) does. In some embodiments, a second protein affixed to a solid support has been used previously to purify the protein by affinity chromatography, and small amounts of the second protein are introduced in the sample during this process. The protein being purified can comprise at least one constant antibody immunoglobulin domain. The second protein can bind to proteins comprising such a domain.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of increasing yields of desired conformation of proteins. In particular embodiments, the invention includes contacting preparations of a recombinant protein with a reduction/oxidation coupling reagent for a time sufficient to increase the relative proportion of a desired configurational isomer.

Abstract: Provided is a new disintegrin polypeptide, methods of making such polypeptides, and methods of using them to treat disintegrin-associated disorders and conditions and to identify agents that modulate Metalloproteinase-Disintegrin polypeptide activities.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions by administering agents that hinder the CD30/CD30L interaction, combination treatments, and methods of treating conditions resistant to treatment with TNF? inhibitors by administering agents that inhibit signal transduction by CD30 or IL-1. Included also are treatments involving concurrently administering agents that block the CD30/CD30L interaction and agents that antagonize the IL-4/IL-4R interaction. Additionally provided is an animal model for screening candidate agents for their efficacy in treating conditions that are resistant to treatment with TNF? inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel 4-1BB ligand (4-1BB-L) polypeptides and a human cell surface receptor designated 4-1BB that binds 4-1BB-L are provided. Isolated 4-1BB-L-encoding and human 4-1BB-encoding DNA sequences, recombinant expression vectors comprising the isolated DNA sequences, and host cells transformed with the recombinant expression vectors are disclosed, along with methods for producing the novel polypeptides by cultivating such transformed host cells. Soluble forms of the 4-1BB-L or 4-1BB polypeptides are derived from the extracellular domains thereof.

Abstract: DNA encoding SIGIRR polypeptides and methods for using the encoded polypeptides are disclosed.