Abstract: The use of azaxanthones for treating diseases associated with tumor cells which express one or more protein of S100 family, and in treating patients that have malignancies consisting of tumors of an epithelial or mesenchymel nature, where these compounds are effective in retarding the progression and/or metastasis of these tumors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprised of a peptide ligand or derivatives thereof that are capable of specific binding to the high affinity receptor-1 of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and structure similar receptors. The invention further provides a peptide ligand or derivatives thereof that are capable of inhibiting angiogenesis induced by VEGF. The present invention also provides a method for treatment or diagnosis of disease associated with angiogenesis in a patient in need of therapy comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention and a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Provided herein is a novel and useful Ligand comprising a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence of SEQ. ID. NO.:6, an analog, a derivative, or a variant thereof, which increases the absorption of biological agents across the blood brain barrier and the gastrointestinal barrier. As a result, a Ligand of the present invention increases the bioavailability of biological agents administered orally.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the generation and identification cell lines that posses genetically unstable genes. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for detecting genes associated in genetic alterations by using specific genes capable of inducing genetic instability such as metastasin 1 gene and their protein products.

Abstract: Copolymer networks having at least one cross-linked polyamine polymer fragment and at least one nonionic water-soluble polymer fragment, and compositions thereof, having at least one suitable biological agent.

Abstract: Block copolymers containing a fluorinated hydrocarbon unit, a hydrocarbon unit, and a poly(oxyethylene) unit are useful in fluid formulations of pharmaceutical agents. A typical embodiment is: C11H23—CONHC2H4NHCO—C8F16—CONHC2H4NHCOO—(C2H4O)34—H.

Abstract: Compositions for stabilizing polynucleic acids and increasing the ability of polynucleic acids to cross cell membranes and act in the interior of a cell. In one aspect, the invention provides a polynucleotide complex between a polynucleotide and certain polyether block copolymers. The polynucleotide complex can further include a polycationic polymer, as well as suitable targeting molecules and surfactants. The invention also provides a polynucleotide complex between a polynucleotide and a block copolymer comprising a polyether block and a polycation block.

Abstract: Compositions for delivery having a biological agent or derivative thereof, and a poly(oxyethylene)-poly(oxypropylene) block copolymer. The compositions are useful in immunodeficiency infection virus therapy. The invention also encompasses methods of treatment using the same.

Abstract: Compositions of peptides and block copolymers and methods of treatment using the same. The compositions enhance the activity of peptide-based and related biological agents, and reduce adverse side effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1) pharmaceutical compositions and methods for chemotherapeutic agents and 2) pharmaceutical compositions for biological agents, particularly those whose target cells or tissues are resistant to the biological agent. The invention is targeted to overcome the resistance to biological agents that are developed by neoplasms and microbial infections. The formulation contains a biological agent and a polyether block copolymer. The block copolymer comprises an A-type linear polymeric segment joined at one end to a B-type linear polymeric segment; wherein the A type polymeric segment is hydrophilic, has repeating units which contribute an average Hansch-Leo fragmental constant of about 0.4 or less, and has a molecular weight contribution between 30 to about 500. The B-type segment is of relatively hydrophobic character, has repeating units which contribute an average Hansch-Leo fragmental constant of about -0.

Abstract: Compositions of anti-neoplastic agents incorporate the agent in micelles of at least one block copolymer of poly(oxyethylene)-poly(oxypropylene) in which the ratio of (oxypropylene) blocks to the (oxyethylene) blocks is from about 0.25 to about 1.5 and the micelles have an average diameter of from about 10 to about 25 nm.