Abstract: The present invention provides a human pathogenesis-related protein (HPRP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode HPRP. The invention also provides genetically engineered expression vectors and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences encoding HPRP and a method for producing HPRP. The invention also provides for agonists, antibodies, or antagonists specifically binding HPRP, and their use, in the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with expression of HPRP. Additionally, the invention provides for the use of antisense molecules to polynucleotides encoding HPRP for the treatment of diseases associated with the expression of HPRP. The invention also provides diagnostic assays which utilize the polynucleotide, or fragments or the complement thereof, and antibodies specifically binding HPRP.

Abstract: The present invention provides a human spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase (S-ACTR) and polynucleotides which identify and encode S-ACTR. The invention also provides genetically engineered expression vectors and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences encoding S-ACTR and a method for producing S-ACTR. The invention also provides for use of S-ACTR and agonists, antibodies, or antagonists specifically binding S-ACTR, in the prevention and treatment of cancers. Additionally, the invention provides for the use of antisense molecules to polynucleotides encoding S-ACTR for the treatment of diseases associated with the expression of S-ACTR. The invention also provides diagnostic assays which utilize the polynucleotide, or fragments or the complement thereof, or antibodies specifically binding S-ACTR.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a novel ICE related protease and nucleic acids coding same. The present invention also provides a method to isolate an ICE related protease and related DNA compounds encoding this protease. The present invention further comprises a method using said protease to screen for inhibitors of apoptosis. Additionally, the invention further comprises a method of using said inhibitors of apoptosis in the treatment in human patients with the acquired disease states of brain ischemia, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), head trauma, or other neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: Thrombolytic proteins are disclosed which have tissue plasminogen-type activity. The proteins are characterized by modification within the 94 amino acid N-terminus, and/or at Arg-275, and/or at one or more of the N-linked glycosylation sites. Methods for making these proteins are disclosed as are therapeutic compositions containing same.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for prophylactic and antibacterial therapy for Helicobacter, particularly for Helicobacter pylori, infection of humans. The immunogenic composition of the invention is composed of a plurality of multimeric complexes, each complex being composed of recombinant, enzymatically inactive Helicobacter pylori urease. Each multimeric complex is composed of six Urease A subunits and six Urease B subunits. Alternatively, the composition is composed of a mixture of multimeric complexes, wherein each multimeric complex in the mixture is composed of six Urease A subunits and six Urease B subunits or four Urease A subunits and four Urease B subunits.

Abstract: The catalytic active site of Factor VII is modified to produce a compound which effectively interrupts the blood coagulation cascade. The modifications render Factor VIIa substantially unable to activate plasma Factors X or IX. Pharmaceutical compositions of the modified Factor VII are used to treat a variety of coagulation-related disorders, including platelet deposition, vascular thrombosis, ischemic reperfusion, acute closure of a coronary artery, vascular restenosis secondary to balloon angioplasty, endarterectomy, reductive atherectomy, stent placement, laser therapy or rotablation.

Abstract: A potent serine protease inhibitor capable of inhibiting Factor VIIa, Factor XIa, plasma kallikrein, or plasmin is provided. The inhibitor is provided in a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of diseases where inhibition of Factor VIIa, Factor XIa, plasma kallikrein, or plasmin is indicated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of promoting the closure of a wound in a patient. This method involves transferring exogenous iNOS to the region of the wound whereby a product of iNOS is produced in the region of the wound to promote the closure of the wound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a human cytochrome b5 (HCB5) and polynucleotides which encode HCB5. The invention also provides genetically engineered expression vectors and host cells and a method for producing HCB5. The invention also provides for agonists, antisense molecules, antibodies, or antagonists of HCB5, and their use in the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with expression of HCB5. The invention also provides a method for detecting polynucleotides which encode HCB5.

Abstract: A novel thrombin-inhibitory protein from ticks with a molecular weight of about 8000 Dalton and the N terminus Leu-Asn-Val-Leu-Cys-Asn-Asn-Pro-His-Thr-Ala-Asp-Cys-Asn-Asn-Asp-Ala-Gln-Va l-Asp is described. The protein is suitable for controlling diseases.

Abstract: A conductive helical coil is spaced around the stem of a growing plant, and alternating current is passed through the coil to induce an electromotive force in the stem and stimulate growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assay useful in determining the farnesyl-protein transferase inhibitory activity of pharmaceutical agents. The assay employs purified human farnesyl-protein transferase which is prepared by gene expression in Escherichia coli.

Abstract: The catalytic active site of Factor VII is modified to produce a compound which effectively interrupts the blood coagulation cascade. The modifications render Factor VIIa substantially unable to activate plasma Factors X or IX. Pharmaceutical compositions of the modified Factor VII are used to treat a variety of coagulation-related disorders.

Abstract: Methods for the expression of mammalian MIP-1.alpha. and MIP-1.beta. are disclosed. The methods generally comprise introducing into a yeast cell, a DNA molecule capable of directing the expression and if desired the secretion of either MIP-1.alpha. or MIP-1.beta.. Methods for expression of constructs encoding both MIP-1.alpha. and MIP-1.beta. are also described. The MIP molecules so produced are biologically active.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for treating anemia by stimulating red blood cells production by administering parenterally Product R, a peptide-nucleic acid preparation.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing 5-ketogluconate, which comprises the steps of:(a) genetically modifying a microorganism capable of microbiologically producing 5-ketogluconate to increase gluconate NADP.sup.+ -5-oxidoreductase gene expression of said microorganism;(b) culturing said microorganism in a medium to produce 5-ketogluconate; and(c) recovering 5-ketogluconate from said medium.

Abstract: Recombinant Factor VIII can be produced in relatively large quantities on a continuous basis from mammalian cells in the absence of any animal-derived proteins such as albumin by culturing the cells in a protein free medium supplemented with polyol copolymers, preferably in the presence of trace metals such as copper. In very preferred embodiments, the medium includes a polyglycol known as Pluronic F-68, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate/EDTA complex, and salts of trace metals such as manganese, molybdenum, silicon, lithium and chromium.

Abstract: The present invention provides a recombinant polypeptide having the amino acid sequence X-tyr.sup.26 -gly.sup.110 where tyr.sup.26 -gly.sup.110 is identical to the sequence shown in FIG. 10, and wherein X is methionine or absent and wherein asn.sup.72 may be substituted by pro.The invention further provides a method of producing the polypeptide which comprises transforming a host cell with an expression plasmid encoding the polypeptide, culturing the transformed host cell so that the cell produces the polypeptide encoded by the plasmid, and a method of recovering the polypeptide so produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel purified and isolated nucleotide sequences encoding mammalian Ca.sup.2+ /calmodulin stimulated phosphodiesterases (CaM-PDEs) and cyclic-GMP-stimulated phosphodiesterases (cGS-PDEs). Also provided are the corresponding recombinant expression products of said nucleotide sequences, immunological reagents specifically reactive therewith, and procedures for identifying compounds which modulate the enzymatic activity of such expression products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel product and method for isolating ectoparasite saliva proteins, and a novel product and method for detecting and/or treating allergic dermatitis in an animal. The present invention includes a saliva protein collection apparatus capable of collecting ectoparasite saliva proteins substantially free of contaminating material. The present invention also relates to ectoparasite saliva proteins, nucleic acid molecules having sequences that encode such proteins, and antibodies raised against such proteins. The present invention also includes methods to obtain such proteins and to use such proteins to identify animals susceptible to or having allergic dermatitis. The present invention also includes therapeutic compositions comprising such proteins and their use to treat animals susceptible to or having allergic dermatitis.