Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of four novel G-protein coupled receptors that are amplified in breast cancer cells, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of G-protein coupled receptors.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory, immunoregulatory, metabolic and cell proliferative conditions or diseases are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of proteins involved in inflammation, metabolism and cell proliferation. The subject compounds contain quinoline or quinazoline rings.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid and protein sequences for a novel Th-1 cell-specific protein, Chandra. The herein-disclosed sequences can be used for any of a number of purposes, including for the specific detection of Th1 lymphocytes, for the identification of molecules that associate with and/or modulate the activity of Chandra, to diagnose any of a number of conditions associated with Th1 or Th2 cell activity, or to modulate the number and/or activity of Th1 or Th2 lymphocytes in a mammal.

Abstract: Modulators of PPAR&ggr; activity are provided which are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of conditions such as type II diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment or prevention of a condition or disorder mediated by PPAR&ggr;. In particular, the compounds of the invention modulate the function of PPAR&ggr;. The subject methods are particularly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diabetes, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to novel pentafluorophenylsulfonamide derivatives and analogs and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, vascular restenosis, microbial infections, and psoriasis, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for screening for pharmacological agents which regulate gene expression in mammals. An exemplary assay involves (a) contacting a mammalian cell comprising a knock-in mutant of a targeted native allele encoding a reporter of gene expression, wherein the expression of the reporter is under the control of the gene expression regulatory sequences of the native allele, with a candidate agent under conditions whereby but for the presence of the agent, the reporter is expressed at a first expression level; and, (b) measuring the expression of the reporter to obtain a second expression level, wherein a difference between the first and second expression levels indicates that the candidate agent modulates gene expression.

Abstract: Hydrazones and hydrazone analogs are provided which are useful as upregulators of LDL receptors and can be used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and related disorders and conditions.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods that are useful for the treatment of metabolic disorders, inflammatory diseases and cancer are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of proteins involved in lipid metabolism, inflammation and cell proliferation. The subject compounds are linked biaryl compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to novel human cellular inhibitor of apoptosis proteins (c-IAP1/2) comprising a series of defined structural domain repeats and/or a RING finger domain; in particular, at least two of: a particular first domain repeat, a particular second domain repeat, and a particular third domain repeat, and/or a particular RING finger domain. The proteins provide a c-IAP specific function, with preferred proteins being capable of modulating the induction of apoptosis; for example, by binding a human tumor necrosis factor receptor associated factor (TRAF). The compositions include nucleic acids which encode the subject c-IAP and hybridization probes and primers capable of hybridizing with the disclosed c-IAP genes.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and immune-related conditions or disorders. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of proteins involved in inflammation, immune response regulation and cell proliferation. The subject compounds are 2-amino-imidazole derivatives.

Abstract: Salts of pyrimidine derivatives are provided having the formula: wherein R represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; Z represents a substituted or unsubstituted 1-piperidinyl, a substituted or unsubstituted 4-morpholinyl, or a substituted or unsubstituted 1-pyrrolidinyl; and Ar represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl. These salts are particularly useful as antiviral agents (e.g., to treat CMV infections).

Abstract: Modulators of PPAR&ggr; activity are provided which are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of conditions such as type II diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The invention provides novel methods of using substituted pyrimidine compounds and compositions for the treatment or prevention of diseases associated with CMV infection. In particular, the present invention provides methods for the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases and organ transplant rejection.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods relating to novel arylsulfonanilide derivatives and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, psoriasis, vascular restenosis, infections, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods relating to novel aromatic derivatives and their use as pharmacologically active agents. The compositions find particular use as pharmacological agents in the treatment of disease states, particularly cancer, psoriasis, vascular restenosis, infections, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, or as lead compounds for the development of such agents.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment or prevention of a condition or disorder mediated by PAPAR&ggr;. In particular, the compounds of the invention modulate the function of PAPAR&ggr;. The subject methods are particularly useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diabetes, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, reagents, and kits for diagnosing and treating cancer in a mammal, e.g., a human. This invention is based upon the discovery that G2A, GPR4, GPR65, and OGR1 are overexpressed and/or amplified in cancer. Methods to detect cancer or a propensity to develop cancer, to monitor the efficacy of a cancer treatment, and to treat cancer, by inhibiting the expression and/or activity of G2A, GPR4, GPR65, and OGR1 in a cancer cell are included.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions relating to a novel kinase, IRAK3. The polypeptides may be produced recombinantly from transformed host cells from the disclosed IRAK3 encoding nucleic acids or purified from human cells. The invention provides isolated IRAK3 hybridization probes and primers capable of specifically hybridizing with the disclosed IRAK3 genes, IRAK3-specific binding agents such as specific antibodies, and methods of making and using the subject compositions in diagnosis, therapy and in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Abstract: The present invention provides solid phase assays for measuring helicase activity in the presence or absence of a potential helicase activity modulator. High throughput methods, compositions, kits and integrated systems are provided for detecting helicase activity in vitro and for measuring the effect of potential helicase activity modulators.