Abstract: A vaccine against Newcastle Disease contains one or more mutant immunogens of the NDW strain. The mutant immunogen lacks the antigenic binding site on the F glycoprotein which is recognized by the monoclonal antibody mAb 54. Reagent kits and assay methods help to distinguish vaccinated members of a poultry flock from those that may have been infected with wild-type Newcastle Disease virus.

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 vaginal and skin atrophy.

Abstract: Novel PYRIN-2, PYRIN-3, PYRIN-5, PYRIN-6, PYRIN-7, PYRIN-8, PYRIN-10, and PYRIN-11 polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. In addition to isolated PYRIN-2, PYRIN-3, PYRIN-5, PYRIN-6, PYRIN-7, PYRIN-8, PYRIN-10, and PYRIN-11 proteins, the invention further provides PYRIN-2, PYRIN-3, PYRIN-5, PYRIN-6, PYRIN-7, PYRIN-8, PYRIN-10, and PYRIN-11 fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-PYRIN-2, -PYRIN-3, -PYRIN-5, -PYRIN-6, -PYRIN-7, -PYRIN-8, -PYRIN-10, and -PYRIN-11 antibodies. The invention also provides PYRIN-2, PYRIN-3, PYRIN-5, PYRIN-6, PYRIN-7, PYRIN-8, PYRIN-10, and PYRIN-11 nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced and non-human transgenic animals in which a PYRIN-2, PYRIN-3, PYRIN-5, PYRIN-6, PYRIN-7, PYRIN-8, PYRIN-10, or PYRIN-11 gene has been introduced or disrupted.

Abstract: The invention pertains to treatment of bacterial infections with tigecycline and cardiac insufficiency with digoxin by coadministration to a human in need thereof.

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 uterine leiomyoma.

Abstract: Compounds of formula 1 or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided: which are agonists or partial agonists of the 2C subtype of brain serotonin receptors. The compounds, and compositions containing the compounds, can be used to treat a variety of central nervous system disorders such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing vascular-associated disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of an mTOR inhibitor in the treatment or inhibition of fibroids.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating prostate cancer. KIAA markers are provided, wherein changes in the levels of expression of one or more of the KIAA markers is correlated with the presence of prostate cancer.

Abstract: Methods of preparing compounds of Formula I are provided.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for the preparation of benzofuran derivatives. In some aspects, these compounds are of formula I: wherein each of R1, R2, R3, and R4 is as defined herein.

Abstract: Chimeric and humanized anti-5T4 antibodies and antibody/drug conjugates and methods for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for purifying recombinant myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG) and fragments thereof. In particular, the invention provides a one-step purification method for MAG and MAG fragments. Novel forms of human recombinant MAG protein are also disclosed in addition to methods of reliably producing and storing stable recombinant MAG proteins.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof in the therapeutic treatment of disorders related to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor

Abstract: Novel NBS-2, NBS-3, PYRIN-12/NBS-4, and NBS-5 polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. In addition to isolated NBS-2, NBS-3, PYRIN-12/NBS-4, and NBS-5 proteins, the invention further provides NBS-2, NBS-3, PYRIN-12/NBS-4, and NBS-5 fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-NBS-2, anti-NBS-3, anti-PYRIN-12/NBS-4, and anti-NBS-5 antibodies. The invention also provides NBS-2, NBS-3, PYRIN-12/NBS-4, and NBS-5 nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced and non-human transgenic animals in which a NBS-2, NBS-3, PYRIN-12/NBS-4, or NBS-5 gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to recombinant polynucleotides, positive-strand RNA virus (psRNAV) recombinant expression vectors, and packaging systems. The packaging systems are based on the expression of helper functions by coinfecting recombinant poxvirus vectors comprising recombinant polynucleotides. Methods for obtaining psRNAV replicon particles using these packaging systems are disclosed. Immunogenic compositions and pharmaceutical formulations are provided that comprise replicon particles of the invention. Methods for generating an immune response or producing a pharmaceutical effect are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising piperacillin, tazobactam, an aminocarboxylic acid, and a buffer in a sodium lactate diluent. The invention further relates to a method of treating a bacterial infection and an LR condition in a human which comprises administering to said human an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising piperacillin, tazobactam, an aminocarboxylic acid, and a buffer in a sodium lactate diluent.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: This invention relates to a highly thermally stable novel anhydrous crystalline polymorphic form of venlafaxine hydrochloride, methods for the preparation thereof, and its use.