Abstract: A method for inactivating a virion of an enveloped RNA virus comprising contacting the virion with an eosinophil-derived ribonuclease, such as eosinophil-derived neurotoxin (EDN) or eosinophil cationic protein (ECP). The invention also provides methods for treating a subject infected by an enveloped RNA virus and for preventing infection by an enveloped RNA virus comprising administering an effective amount of an eosinophil-derived ribonuclease, such as EDN or ECP. The invention also provides a composition comprising an effective amount of an eosinophil-derived ribonuclease and an acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Discoveries are disclosed that show particular aspects of recombinant DNA technology can be used sucessfully to produce hitherto unknown human keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) protein free of other polypeptides. These proteins can be produced in various functional forms from spontaneously secreting cells or from DNA segments introduced into cells. These forms variously enable biochemical and functional studies of this novel protein as well as production of antibodies. Means are described for determining the level of expression of genes for the KGF protein, for example, by measuring mRNA levels in cells or by measuring antigen secreted in extracellular or body fluids.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for N-deprotecting an opioid compound, a method for N-deprotecting and O-demethylating an opioid compound, a method for O-demethylating an opioid compound, and a method for O-demethylating a nonpeptidic delta agonist compound or an opioid compound having a tertiary amide with no significant reaction at amide groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions capable of releasing nitric oxide and therapeutic methods of use thereof for the treatment of microorganism-related disease states. The composition comprises one or more nitric oxide generators, preferably encapsulated in vesicles, such as liposomes. The compositions are used therapeutically by administration to humans and animals via different routes for the treatment of infectious diseases caused by pathogenic microbes.

Abstract: Proteins that are impermeable and foreign to the eukaryotic cells can now be delivered across cellular membranes into the cytosol of target cells by making a chimeric protein having specific attributes. A method of making such chimeric proteins is disclosed. As an example, a chimeric protein PE-Bar with dual enzymatic activity has been made. The chimeric proteins can be used for cytotoxic, diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, such as for compensating the deficiency or defect of an enzyme or a protein which may be causative of a disease or an abnormality.