Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods for diagnosis and prognosis of Systemic lupus erythematosus by identifying differentially expressed genes. Moreover, the present invention is also directed to methods that can be used to screen test compounds and therapies for the ability to inhibit systemic lupus erythematosus. Additionally, methods and molecule targets (genes and their products) for therapeutic intervention in systemic lupus erythematosus are described.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for the use of substituted indole compounds of the general formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof. The invention provides methods for the use of the compounds as inhibitors of the activity of various phospholipase enzymes, particularly phospholipase A2 enzymes, and for the medical treatment, prevention and inhibition diseases and disorders including asthma, stroke, atherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, arthritic disorders, rheumatic disorders, central nervous system damage resulting from stroke, central nervous system damage resulting from ischemia, central nervous system damage resulting from trauma, inflammation caused or potentiated by prostaglandins, inflammation caused or potentiated by leukotrienes, inflammation caused or potentiated by platelet activation factor, pain caused or potentiated by prostaglandins, pain caused or potentiated by leukotrienes, and pain caused or potentiated by platelet activation factor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolo-naphthyl acids of the formula and methods of using them to modulate PAI-1 expression and to treat PAI-1 related disorders.

Abstract: Processes are described for preparing 42-pegylated rapamycins including reacting a rapamycin with an acylating agent in the presence of a lipase to form an acylated rapamycin and reacting the acylated rapamycin with a methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) derivative in the presence of a base. Also described are processes for preparing 32-pegylated tacrolimus and/or ascomycin using these steps.

Abstract: Processes for preparing individual diastereomers of mono-pegylated rapamycin 42 ester with 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpropionic acid (CCI-779) are provided.

Abstract: The genome sequences and the nucleotide sequences coding for the PWD circovirus polypeptides, such as the circovirus structural and non-structural polypeptides, vectors including the sequences, and cells and animals transformed by the vectors are provided. Methods for detecting the nucleic acids or polypeptides, and kits for diagnosing infection by a PWD circovirus, also are provided. Method for selecting compounds capable of modulating the viral infection are further provided. Pharmaceutical, including vaccine, compositions for preventing and/or treating viral infections caused by PWD circovirus and the use of vectors for preventing and/or treating diseases also are provided.

Abstract: The present application provides novel binding proteins, including human binding proteins that specifically bind to the human ErbB2.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to benzothiadiazolylphenylalkylamine derivatives of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, compositions containing these derivatives, and methods of their use for the prevention and treatment of conditions ameliorated by monoamine reuptake including, inter alia, vasomotor symptoms (VMS), sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia syndrome, nervous system disorders, and combinations thereof, particularly those conditions selected from the group consisting of major depressive disorder, vasomotor symptoms, stress and urge urinary incontinence, fibromyalgia, pain, diabetic neuropathy, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to indole acetic acid compounds which function as antagonists of the CRTH2 receptor. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds to inhibit the binding of prostaglandin D2 and its metabolites or certain thromboxane metabolites to the CRTH2 receptor and to treat disorders responsive to such inhibition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to aryl sulfamide derivatives of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer or tautomer thereof, which are monoamine reuptake inhibitors, compositions containing these derivatives, and methods of their use for the prevention and treatment of conditions, including, inter alia, vasomotor symptoms, sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorders and genitourinary disorder, depression disorders, endogenous behavioral disorders, cognitive disorders, diabetic neuropathy, pain, and other diseases or disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of 6-hydroxyequilenins, which are useful as estrogenic agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: that are potassium channel modulators and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The present invention is further directed to methods of treatment using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention. The present invention is still further directed to synthetic processes for producing the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention concerns processes for the production and purification of compounds of the formula: where R1-R10 are as defined in the specification. Preferred processes of the invention utilize a lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, lithium dicyclohexylamide, or potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide base and a R1—X alkylating agent where X is as described in the specification. An alcohol preferably is added to the product solution is used to promote crystallization of the desired product.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the identification of a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) that is expressed predominantly in the brain and placenta and nucleic acid molecules that encoded the GPCR, which is referred to herein as the hCAR protein and hCAR gene respectively (for human Constitutively Active Receptor). Based on this identification, the present invention provides: (1) isolated hCAR protein; (2) isolated nucleic acid molecules that encode an hCAR protein; (3) antibodies that selectively bind to the hCAR protein; (4) methods of isolating allelic variants of the hCAR protein and gene; (5) methods of identifying cells and tissues that express the hCAR protein/gene; (6) methods of identifying agents and cellular compounds that bind to the hCAR protein; (7) methods of identifying agents that modulate the expression of the hCAR gene; and (8) methods of modulating the activity of the hCAR protein in a cell or organism.

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: A method of selectively preparing a chiral 2S-amino alcohol useful in preparation of an amide sulfonated or acylated with alkyl, substituted aryl or substituted heteroaryl is described. The method involves reacting a di-tert-butyl diazene-1,2-dicarboxylate with a (4S)-4-benzyl-3-[(S)-trifluoromethyl-alkyl substituted alkanoyl]-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one to afford a di-tert-butyl 1-(1S,2S)-([(4S)-4-benzyl-2-oxo-1,3-oxazolidine-3-yl]-carbonyl}-trifluoromethyl-alkyl substituted alkyl)hydrazine-1,2-dicarboxylate. This dicarboxylate is then reduced to yield di-tert-butyl 1-(1S,2S)-[trifluoromethyl-alkyl substituted alkyl]hydrazine-1-(hydroxymethyl)-1,2-dicarboxylate. The resulting product is deblocked with an acid to yield the acid addition salt of (2S,3S)-trifluoro-hydrazino-methyl alkan-1-ol. The acid addition salt of (2S,3S)-trifluor-2-hydrazino-methyl alkan-1-ol is hydrogenated in the presence of a suitable metal catalyst to yield the amino alcohol (2S,3S)-2-amino-trifluoro-methyl alkan-1-ol HCl.

Abstract: This invention provides anti-inflammatory agents of formula I, having the structure wherein A and R1-R10 are as defined in the specification, or a N-oxide thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides progesterone receptor modulators having the structure: wherein R1 to R7, X, and Q are as defined in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A serum-free Vero cell banking process provides a standardized and consistent way to generate reliable and stable cell banks for viral vaccine production. The substitution of animal-derived substances with plant-derived substances in the growth and freezing media increases the viability of the cells upon thawing and reduces their recovery time, thereby allowing a more precise schedule for manufacturing and more consistent processes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid and polypeptide sequences of a novel rat voltage-gated potassium channel, KCNQ5. Also disclosed herein are methods related to the use of the aforementioned potassium channel.