Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula 1: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula 1, 1

Abstract: The invention relates to glucagon-related peptides and their use for the prevention or treatment of disorders involving the large intestine. In particular, it has now been demonstrated that GLP-2 and peptidic agonists of GLP-2 can cause proliferation of the tissue of large intestine. Thus, the invention provides methods of proliferating the large intestine in a subject in need thereof. Further, the methods of the invention are useful to treat or prevent inflammatory conditions of the large intestine, including inflammatory bowel diseases.

Abstract: Analogs of glucagon-like peptide 2, a product of glucagon gene expression, have been identified as intestinal tissue growth factors. Their formulation as pharmaceutical, and therapeutic use in treating disorders of the small bowel, are described.

Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a compound of Formula I: wherein: Ar1 and Ar2 are independently selected aryl groups, optionally substituted with up to five substituents independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyloxy, heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyloxy, alkanoyl, thioalkyl, aralkyl, aralkyloxy, aryloxyalkyl, aryloxyalkoxy, cycloalkyl-substituted alkyl, cycloalkyloxy-substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl-substituted alkoxy, cycloalkyloxy-substituted alkoxy, heterocycloalkyl-substituted alkyl, heterocycloalkyloxy-substituted alkyl, heterocycloalkyl-substituted alkoxy, heterocycloalkyloxy-substituted alkoxy, thioaryl, aralkylthio, thioaryl-alkyl, aralkylthioalkyl, halo, NO2, CF3, CN, OH, alkylenedioxy, SO2NRR′, NRR′, CO2R (where R and R′ are independently selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl), and a second aryl group, which may be substituted as above; R1 is selected from the group consisting of H and alkyl; R2 is sele

Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a compound of Formula I: 1

Abstract: A lysolipid receptor, a human EDG-4 receptor, a method of identifying lysolipid receptors involved in inflammatory response and the lysolipid receptors so identified, and a method of identifying ligands which interact with such lysolipid receptors.

Abstract: Described herein are isolated polynucleotides which code for an AMPA-type human CNS receptor, designated the human GluR1B receptor. The receptor is characterized structurally and the construction and use of cell lines expressing the receptor is disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are isolated polynucleotides which code for a family of AMPA-type human CNS receptors. The receptors are characterized structurally and the construction and use of cell lines expressing these receptors are disclosed.

Abstract: Neurotransmission by excitatory amino acids (EAAs) such as glutamate is mediated via membrane-bound surface receptors. This neurotransmission has been found to be modulated by certain modulatory proteins. DNA coding for a family of such modulatory proteins has now been isolated and the modulatory proteins have been characterized. Herein described are recombinant cell lines which produce these modulatory proteins as heterologous membrane-bound products. Also described are related aspects of the invention, which are of commercial significance, including the use of cell lines which express the modulatory proteins either homomerically, or hotoromorically in a complex with an NMDA receptor, as a tool for discovery of compounds which affect the function of the modulatory proteins.

Abstract: Neurotransmission by excitatory amino acids (EAAs) such as glutamate is mediated via membrane-bound surface receptors. DNA coding for one family of these receptors of the kainate-binding type of EAA receptors, has now been isolated and the receptor protein characterized. Herein described are recombinant cell lines which produce the EAA receptor as a heterologous membrane-bound product. Also described are related aspects of the invention, which are of commercial significance. Included is use of the cell lines as a tool for discovery of compounds which modulate EAA receptor stimulation.