Abstract: A high elastic fiber cup includes an inner layer, an outer layer and a pad. The inner and outer layers include wrapping clothes having high elastic fiber bodies attached on the inner surfaces thereof and cut into combed fiber sheets, respectively, or include a double-side multispandex or a three-layer of elastic fiber knitting cloth. The pad is made of a high elastic fiber body which is cut into a three-dimensional block and is attached to and between the inner and outer layers by using gel. An excellent elasticity and air permeability is obtained for recovering its initial shape quickly after being pressed and achieving a comfortable satisfaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to antibodies which bind to insulin like growth factor receptor-1 (IGF-1R) and uses thereof, in particular in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Specific human and murine monoclonal antibodies which inhibit IGF-1R-mediated pro-survival and tumor proliferation pathways, and variants, fragments, and derivatives thereof are provided. Also provided are specific human and murine monoclonal antibodies capable of synergistically inhibiting the ability of the ligands, insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and insulin like growth factor 2 (IGF-2), to bind to IGF-1R; as well as fragments, variants and derivatives of such antibodies. Antibodies of the invention produce such synergistic effects via allosteric and/or competitive inhibition of IGF-1R ligand binding.

Abstract: Humanized antibodies to LT-?-R and methods of use thereof are provided.

Abstract: Methods of treating stroke with blocking agents of TWEAK or TWEAK receptor are presented.

Abstract: Nogo receptor 1 (NgR1) is a leucine rich repeat protein that forms part of a signaling complex that modulates axon regeneration. Previous studies have shown that the entire LRR region of Nogo receptor-1, including the C-terminal cap of LRR, LRRCT, is needed for ligand binding, and that the adjacent CT stalk of the Nogo receptor-1 contributes to interaction with its co-receptors. The present invention is directed to the use of certain Nogo receptor-1 and Nogo receptor-2 polypeptides and polypeptide fragments for promoting neurite outgrowth, neuronal survival, and axonal regeneration in CNS neurons. The invention features molecules and methods useful for inhibiting neurite outgrowth inhibition, promoting neuronal survival, and/or promoting axonal regeneration in CNS neurons.

Abstract: Hydrophobically-modified proteins and methods of making them are described. A hydrophobic moiety is attached to a surface amino acid residue of the protein. The hydrophobic moiety can be a lipid or a peptide. Alternatively, the protein can be derivatized by a wide variety of chemical reactions that append a hydrophobic structure to the protein. The preferred protein is of mammalian origin and is selected from the group consisting of Sonic, Indian, and Desert hedgehog. The hydrophobic moiety is used as a convenient tether to which may be attached a vesicle such as a cell membrane, liposome, or micelle.

Abstract: Genes that are upregulated in human prostate tumor tissues and the corresponding proteins are identified. These genes and the corresponding antigens are suitable targets for the treatment, diagnosis or prophylaxis of prostate cancer. A preferred target gene is Kv3.2.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an expression cassette and a vector comprising the cassette for expression of a polynucleotide. The expression cassette includes a promoter/enhancer, an intervening region, and a polyadenylation signal domain. Expression systems and methods of using the expression cassette and vector are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is based, at least in part, on the development of stabilized binding molecules that consist of or comprise a stabilized scFv and methods for making such stabilized molecules.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to human Ly6-BIG molecules and their use in diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment methods for colon, lung and other cancers, in preventing the reoccurrence of such cancers, and in diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment methods for autoimmune disorders and AIDS.

Abstract: The instant invention describes methods of separating or preferentially synthesizing dimers which are linked via at least one interchain disulfide linkage from dimers which are not linked via at least one interchain disulfide linkage from a mixture comprising the two types of polypeptide dimers. These forms can be separated from each other using hydrophobic interaction chromatography. In addition, the invention pertains to connecting peptides that result in the preferential biosynthesis of dimers that are linked via at least one interchain disulfide linkage or that are not linked via at least one interchain disulfide linkage. The invention also pertains to compositions in which a majority of the dimers are linked via at least one interchain disulfide linkage or are not linked via at least one interchain disulfide linkage. The invention still further pertains to novel binding molecules, e.g., comprising connecting peptides of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of asthma treatment and prevention using ?v?6 antagonists, such as ?v?6-binding antibodies. In particular, the invention relates to the discovery of a correlation between reduced expression of ?v?6 and the protection from the increase in airway sensitivity seen in chronic allergen-challenged mice. This protection is associated with protection from the usual allergen-induced increase in airway epithelial mast cells.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibody molecules, including humanized recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibody molecules. These antibodies are useful in the treatment of specific and non-specific inflammation, including asthma and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, the humanized recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibodies disclosed can be useful in methods of diagnosing and localizing sites of inflammation.

Abstract: This invention provides antibodies to the prolactin receptor, particularly the human prolactin receptor. Preferred antibodies are capable of blocking prolactin binding to the prolactin receptor, inhibiting signaling through the prolactin receptor, and/or inhibiting proliferation of cancer cells induced by prolactin. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding the antibodies, vectors and host cells comprising the nucleic acids, and uses of the antibodies and nucleic acids.

Abstract: Endogenous Sp35 is a negative regulator for neuronal survival, axon regeneration, oligodendrocyte differentiation and myelination (Negative Regulator). Molecules that block endogenous Sp35 function, such anti-Sp35 antibodies can be used as therapeutics for the treatment of neuron and oligodendrocyte dysfunction. The present invention provides antibodies specific for Sp35, and methods of using such antibodies as antagonists of endogenous Sp35 function. The invention further provides specific hybridoma and phage library-derived monoclonal antibodies, nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, and vectors and host cells comprising these antibodies.

Abstract: Antibodies that specifically bind to VLA-1 integrin and methods of using these antibodies to treat immunological disorders in a subject. Also included are crystal structures of complexes formed by VLA-1 antibodies and their ligands, and VLA-1 antagonists and agonists identified by using the structure coordinates of these structures.

Abstract: Novel receptor in the TNF family: TRAIN-receptor.

Abstract: The present invention is in the fields of cell biology, immunology and oncology. The invention relates to the discovery that there is a relationship between the expression levels of the tumor suppressor gene smad4 (also known as dpc4) and integrin ?v?6, and the responsiveness of patient populations to ?v?6-active compounds and compositions (e.g., antibodies and other ligands that bind ?v?6), particularly in cancer cells from such patient populations, more particularly on carcinomas such as pancreatic carcinomas.

Abstract: Formulations of VLA-4 binding antibody are described.