Abstract: An immunogenic composition having 13 distinct polysaccharide-protein conjugates and optionally, an aluminum-based adjuvant, is described. Each conjugate contains a capsular polysaccharide prepared from a different serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae (1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F and 23F) conjugated to a carrier protein. The immunogenic composition, formulated as a vaccine, increases coverage against pneumococcal disease in infants and young children globally, and provides coverage for serotypes 6A and 19A that is not dependent on the limitations of serogroup cross-protection.

Abstract: A process for reducing the protein content and preserving the capsular polysaccharide content in a complex cellular Streptococcus pneumoniae lysate broth prior to purification is described. Utilizing pH reduction after cellular lysis has resulted in a purified polysaccharide that consistently meets the protein specification, and higher recovery yields of polysaccharide during the purification process.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae bacterin vaccine composition, which advantageously provides immunity from infection after a single administration. The composition comprises an inactivated Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae bacterin and an adjuvant mixture, which, in combination, provide immunity from Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae infection after a single administration, and elicit an immune response specific to Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae bacterin and including cell-mediated immunity and local (secretory IgA) immunity. In a preferred embodiment, the adjuvant mixture comprises an acrylic acid polymer, most preferably Carbopol, and a mixture of a metabolizable oil such as one or more unsaturated terpene hydrocarbons, preferably squalene or squalane, and a polyoxyethylene-polypropylene block copolymer such as Pluronic®. The vaccine composition may optionally include a preservative, preferably thimerosol and/or EDTA.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated BFLP0169 polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by the BFLP0169 polynucleotides. Also provided are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a BFLP0169 polypeptide or any derivative (including fusion derivative), variant, mutant or fragment of the BFLP0169 polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the BFLP0169 polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are utilized in the detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as to other uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new 2-Phenyl-1-[4-(2-Aminoethoxy)-Benzyl]-Indole compounds having the general structures below: which are useful in treating or preventing bone loss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified ADAMTS4 proteins having improved stability comparing to the corresponding native, unmodified proteins. The modified ADAMTS4 proteins can be expressed and isolated in large quantities, thus allowing further characterization of the proteins, such as crystallographic and enzyme kinetic studies. The purified, stable proteins would also facilitate the production of anti-ADAMTS antibodies and the development of inhibitors to ADAMTS enzymes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses amino acid sequences and nucleic acid sequences relating to a Streptococcus Pneumoniae surface associated Pneumo Protective Protein (PPP) having a molecular weight of about 20 kilo Daltons (kDa). The PPP exhibits the ability to reduce colonization of pneumococcal bacteria. Thus the present invention also pertains to compositions for the treatment and prophylaxis of infection or inflammation associated with bacterial infection.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods for activating Caspase 9 in such a way that it can be used in assays to discover modulators of Caspase 9.

Abstract: Outer-membrane vesicles, Class 1 outer membrane proteins of Neisseria meningitidis, fragments or oligopeptides containing epitopes of the Class I OMP can be used to immunize against meningococcal disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified ADAMTS4 proteins having improved stability comparing to the corresponding native, unmodified proteins. The modified ADAMTS4 proteins can be expressed and isolated in large quantities, thus allowing further characterization of the proteins, such as crystallographic and enzyme kinetic studies. The purified, stable proteins would also facilitate the production of anti-ADAMTS antibodies and the development of inhibitors to ADAMTS enzymes.

Abstract: A method, composition and kit for reducing or preventing immunogenic interference in a multi-valent vaccine utilizes a nucleic acid or DNA component along with other non-nucleic acid immunogenic components.

Abstract: Novel piperazine derivatives are provided having the formula wherein R1 is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl or halogen, or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, which are useful as 5-HT1A receptor antagonists.

Abstract: A combination product containing at least two active compounds, O-desmethylvenlafaxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and bazedoxifene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is described. Also described are methods of making and using this combination product to treat a variety of conditions associated with low circulating estrogen levels or low estrogen receptor activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating skin disorders includes delivering to a mammal a composition containing a compound of formula I, or tautomers thereof, in a regimen, wherein formula I is: and wherein R1–R5 and Q1 are defined as described herein. Specifically, methods for treating acne, hirsutism, and a composition for conditioning the skin are described.

Abstract: The present invention particularly relates to a newly identified murine genomic polynucleotide that encodes an ortholog of the human P2T receptor which is expressed at high levels in the central nervous system, the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides, as well as the production of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention relates also to identifying compounds which may be agonists, antagonists and/or inhibitors of P2T, and therefore potentially useful in therapy.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are provided: wherein: R is lower alkyl or branched lower alkyl; and Ar is phenyl, phenyl substituted with one or more of halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower alkylamino, cyano, or perfluoroalkoxy, or a heteroaromatic moiety; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions and the use thereof for the treatment of bacterial infection or disease in a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the identification of effector molecules useful in the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy. Methods of treating vulvovaginal atrophy comprising administering the effector molecules are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula I, having the structure wherein, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined in the specification, or a N-oxide thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions and the use thereof for the treatment of bacterial infection or disease in a patient in need thereof. wherein one of A and B denotes hydrogen and the other an optionally substituted fused bicyclic heteroaryl group; and X is S.

Abstract: An original document image is irradiated with light emitted from a light source, and light reflected from or passed through the original document image is applied to a line sensor for reading the image. A maximum output value of the line sensor is determined within a linear characteristic region thereof with respect to the amount of exposure of the line sensor to the light reflected from or passed through the original document image. The amount of light emitted from the light source is regulated within the maximum output value to determine a sensitivity correcting value for the line sensor with respect to a reference object, and the sensitivity correcting value is stored as corrective data. An image signal from the line sensor is corrected with the corrective data when the original document image is read.