Abstract: Disclosed are methods for rapidly repleting folate levels of a woman for whom there is reason to believe that she may be pregnant or of a woman who believes that she may soon become pregnant. One of the methods includes administering to the woman two or more repletion doses of folate, wherein each of the repletion doses comprises no less than about 2.5 micromole of folate, wherein the repletion doses are administered no more than about one day apart, and wherein the total number of repletion doses administered to the woman is 72 or fewer.

Abstract: Disclosed are high affinity antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof, which bind an epitope that lies within the C terminal region of oncofetal antigen (OFA)/immature laminin receptor protein (iLRP), and which do not substantially cross-react with mature OFA/LRP. The antibodies may be conjugated to cytotoxic moieties to enhance their therapeutic efficacy. Methods of making the antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic uses thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are high affinity antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, which bind an epitope that lies within the C-terminal region of oncofetal antigen (OFA)/immature laminin receptor protein (iLRP), and which do not substantially cross-react with mature OFA/LRP. The antibodies may be conjugated to cytotoxic moieties to enhance their therapeutic efficacy. Methods of making the antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic uses thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are fragments of oncofetal antigen, otherwise known as immature laminin receptor protein that specifically stimulate one T cell subclass. The fragments may be formulated into compositions for potentiating T cell-mediated responses in mammalian cancer patients. They also have therapeutic uses in vitro.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV and PIV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of RNAi agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV or PIV mRNA levels, RSV or PIV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the in vivo demonstration that RSV and PIV can be inhibited through intranasal administration of RNAi agents as well as by parenteral administration of such agents. Further, it is shown that effective viral reduction can be achieved with more than one virus being treated concurrently. Based on these findings, the present invention provides general and specific compositions and methods that are useful in reducing RSV or PIV mRNA levels, RSV or PIV protein levels and viral titers in a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human. These findings can be applied to other respiratory viruses.

Abstract: Disclosed are fragments of oncofetal antigen, otherwise known as immature laminin receptor protein that specifically stimulate one T cell subclass. The fragments may be formulated into compositions for potentiating T cell-mediated responses in mammalian cancer patients. They also have therapeutic uses in vitro.

Abstract: Disclosed are fragments of oncofetal antigen, otherwise known as immature laminin receptor protein that specifically stimulate one T cell subclass. The fragments may be formulated into compositions for potentiating T cell-mediated responses in mammalian cancer patients. They also have therapeutic uses in vitro.

Abstract: A composition for human or animal consumption for supplying folate which includes a natural isomer of reduced folate, such as (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid. 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 10-formyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methylene-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methenyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formimino-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, and their polyglutamyl derivatives is disclosed. Such compositions include multivitamin preparations (with or without minerals and other nutrients); breakfast foods such as prepared cereals, toaster pastries and breakfast bars; infant formulas; dietary supplements and complete diet and weight-loss formulas and bars; animal feed (for example pet foods) and animal feed supplements (such as for poultry feed). The amount of the natural isomer of a reduced folate in a composition for human consumption can range between about 5% and about 200% of the daily requirement for folic acid per serving or dose.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of increasing expression of p21WAF1/Cip 1 in cells to decrease proliferation of the cells, the method comprising decreasing levels of PP5 protein in the cells. The invention further provides a method of treating or preventing an abnormal condition resulting from a defect in a tumor suppressor gene in a subject that results in decreased induction of p21WAF1/Cip 1 in the cells of the subject, the method comprising administering to the subject an amount of a compound effective to decrease levels of PP5 protein in the cells of the subject.

Abstract: A composition for human or animal consumption for supplying folate which includes a natural isomer of reduced folate, such as (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 10-formyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methylene-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methenyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formimino-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, and their polyglutamyl derivatives is disclosed. Such compositions include multivitamin preparations (with or without minerals and other nutrients); breakfast foods such as prepared cereals, toaster pastries and breakfast bars; infant formulas; dietary supplements and complete diet and weight-loss formulas and bars; animal feed (for example pet foods) and animal feed supplements (such as for poultry feed). The amount of the natural isomer of a reduced folate in a composition for human consumption can range between about 5% and about 200% of the daily requirement for folic acid per serving or dose.

Abstract: Disclosed are fragments of oncofetal antigen, otherwise known as immature laminin receptor protein that specifically stimulate one T cell subclass. The fragments may be formulated into compositions for potentiating T cell-mediated response in mammalian cancer patients. They also have therapeutic uses in vitro.

Abstract: Sickle cell disease is treated by administering a 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition which includes one or more natural isomers of reduced folate selected from the group consisting of (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 10-formyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methylene-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methenyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formimino-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, and polyglutamyl derivatives thereof; and an essential nutrient preparation which includes folic acid and a vitamin other than ascorbic acid.

Abstract: A composition for human or animal consumption for supplying folate which includes a natural isomer of reduced folate, such as (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid. 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 10-formyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methylene-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methenyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formimino-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, and their polyglutamyl derivatives is disclosed. Such compositions include multivitamin preparations (with or without minerals and other nutrients); breakfast foods such as prepared cereals, toaster pastries and breakfast bars; infant formulas; dietary supplements and complete diet and weight-loss formulas and bars; animal feed (for example pet foods) and animal feed supplements (such as for poultry feed). The amount of the natural isomer of a reduced folate in a composition for human consumption can range between about 5% and about 200% of the daily requirement for folic acid per serving or dose.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for detecting cancer or determining the success of cancer therapy in an individual. These methods are based on analyzing the presence or frequency of cloned oncofetal antigen (OFA)- or immature laminin receptor protein (iLRP)-specific T lymphocyte subclasses obtained from the individual and which are stimulated with 44 kD OFA or iLRPA. A frequency of CD8 cytotoxic T cells relative to CD8 T suppressor cells indicates effectiveness of therapy, and a likelihood that protective immunity will develop. Also disclosed are kits for conducting these methods. Further disclosed are methods of rendering T suppressor lymphocytes cytotoxic, and methods of clonally expanding cytotoxic T lymphocytes in vivo.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of increasing expression of p21WAF1/Cip 1 in cells to decrease proliferation of the cells, the method comprising decreasing levels of PP5 protein in the cells. The invention further provides a method of treating or preventing an abnormal condition resulting from a defect in a tumor suppressor gene in a subject that results in decreased induction of p21WAF1/Cip 1 in the cells of the subject, the method comprising administering to the subject an amount of a compound effective to decrease levels of PP5 protein in the cells of the subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of determining the success of a cancer therapy in an individual, comprising the step of measuring the frequency of occurence of an oncofetal antigen-specific subclasses in the individual's peripheral blood. Also provided is a method of determining whether protective immunity against a tumor will develop in an individual, comprising the step of measuring the frequency of oncofetal antigen-specific T cells, tumor cells and macrophages at the site of the tumor which secrete IL-10. Additionally, a method of determining whether an individual having a tumor will go into remission or remain in remission, comprising the step of measuring the frequency of oncofetal antigen-specific Th1 cells, Tc cells and Ts cells, IL-10 and interferon-&ggr; secreting T cells in the peripheral blood.

Abstract: A composition for human or animal consumption for supplying folate which includes a natural isomer of reduced folate, such as (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 10-formyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methylene-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5,10-methenyl-(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, 5-formimino-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid, and their polyglutamyl derivatives is disclosed. Such compositions include multivitamin preparations (with or without minerals and other nutrients); breakfast foods such as prepared cereals, toaster pastries and breakfast bars; infant formulas; dietary supplements and complete diet and weight-loss formulas and bars; animal feed (for example pet foods) and animal feed supplements (such as for poultry feed). The amount of the natural isomer of a reduced folate in a composition for human consumption can range between about 5% and about 200% of the daily requirement for folic acid per serving or dose.

Abstract: Tetrahydronaphatalene derivatives, and compositions comprising the compounds. The tetrahydronaphatalene derivates are useful in inhibiting a rise in intracellular calcium mediated by an influx through T-type calcium channels, and are thus useful for treatment of, for example, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases associated with diabetes.