Abstract: A system comprising a IL-6-IL-6sR complex and an agent that can block the interaction of the complex with gp130 to regulate oestrogen synthesis.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated nucleic acid (SEQ ID NO:1) encoding a novel protein, JMY, which is found to be a co-activator of p300/CBP. The invention also provides JMY polypeptides and antibodies thereto, as well as assays for modulators of the cell cycle which target the interaction of JMY with transcription factors such as E2F, ER or TBP.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to contulakin-G (which is the native glycosylated peptide), a des-glycosylated contulakin-G (termed Thr10-contulakin-G), and derivatives thereof, to a cDNA clone encoding a precursor of this mature peptide and to a precursor peptide. The invention is further directed to the use of this peptide as a therapeutic for anti-seizure, anti-inflammatory, anti-shock, anti-thrombus, hypotensive, analgesia, anti-psychotic, Parkinson's disease, gastrointestinal disorders, depressive states, cognitive dysfunction, anxiety, tardive dyskinesia, drug dependency, panic attack, mania, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, ulcer, GI tumors, Tourette's syndrome, Huntington's chorea, vascular leakage, anti-arteriosclerosis, vascular and vasodilation disorders, as well as neurological, neuropharmalogical and neuropsychopharmacological disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated PCIP nucleic acid molecules, which encode proteins that bind potassium channels and modulate potassium channel mediated activities. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing PCIP nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a PCIP gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated PCIP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-PCIP antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: Methods, formulations and kits are described for resuscitating a patient suffering from cardiac arrest, for enhancing the efficacy of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, for treating post-resuscitation hypotension, and for reducing the incidence of ventricular arrhythmias and myocardial dysfunction in a patient following cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Prior methods and agents often cause inotropic or chronotropic effects, which can lead to undesirable post-resuscitation myocardial dysfunction. The invention comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of an &agr;2-receptor agonist that does not cross the blood-brain barrier, such as &agr;-methylnorepinephrine, to enhance cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Abstract: A soluble LDL receptor protein is provided. It can be isolated from cells that have been treated with an interferon, isolated from the urine of healthy human individuals or produced by recombinant techniques. The soluble LDL receptor protein is useful in protection of mammals against viral infections.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated PCIP nucleic acid molecules, which encode proteins that bind potassium channels and modulate potassium channel mediated activities. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing PCIP nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a PCIP gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated PCIP proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-PCIP antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel G-CSF receptor agonist proteins, DNAs which encode the multi-functional hematopoietic receptor agonists proteins, methods of making the multi-functional hematopoietic receptor agonists proteins and methods of using the multi-functional hematopoietic receptor agonists proteins.

Abstract: This invention involves the identification of a ligand for the retinol X receptor. Specifically docosahexaenoic has been identified as an RXR ligand. Various assays based upon this observation are a feature of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for zFGF-5 a novel member of the FGF family. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them, are proliferative for muscle cells and may be used for remodelling cardiac tissue and improving cardiac function. The present invention also includes antibodies to the zFGF-5 polypeptides.

Abstract: The invention features methods for assaying compounds that affect the activation of a cell. The methods include measurement of cell activation, G protein-coupled receptor phosphorylation, or phosphorylation of proteins associated with the G-protein-coupled receptor, in a system comprising G protein-coupled receptor-bearing cells, or preparations thereof, cyclic GMP, or analogs thereof, and cyclic GMP-dependent protein kinase.

Abstract: Interaction between Reelin and the very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) receptor has been discovered. This allows development of a convenient assay system for receptor binding that is adaptable for screening modulators (agonists and antagonists) of the interaction between Reelin and the VLDL receptor or similar receptors.

Abstract: Biosensors fur use in detecting analytes, particularly small analytes such as those having a molecular weight of less than 5,000 Daltons, are disclosed which comprise a membrane and an electrode and a reservoir defined therebetween, the membrane having an inner layer proximate the electrode and an outer layer remote from the electrode comprising a closely packed array of amphiphilic molecules, a plurality or ionophores, and a plurality of membrane spanning lipids, the ionophores comprising first and second half membrane spanning monomers, the first half membrane spanning monomers being provided in the inner layer and being prevented from lateral diffusion within the membrane and the second half membrane spanning monomers being provided in the outer layer and being free to diffuse laterally within the membrane, the second half membrane spanning monomers having attached thereto a first receptor which is reactive with the small analyte, wherein a carrier to which is attached a plurality of the analyte is reversi

Abstract: The invention features methods for treating liver disease (e.g., viral hepatitis) by administering an asialocytokine (e.g., asialointerferon). The invention also includes methods of targeting a glycoprotein to a hepatocyte and a composition containing an asialocytokine.

Abstract: The invention is directed to LERK-6 as a purified and isolated protein, the DNA encoding the LERK-6, host cells transfected with cDNAs encoding LERK-6.

Abstract: Under the knowledge which two kinds of intracellular signal transfer mechanism of TGF-&bgr; super family receptor exist: a pathway via Smad molecule and a pathway via novel MAP kinase such as TAB1 and TAKI, and the knowledge of interaction of Smad molecule with intranuclear receptor or CBP/p300 on the transcription control by Smad molecule, a screening method and a molecular designing method for pharmaceuticals with identified site of action and higher specificity can be accomplished.

Abstract: This invention provides isolated nucleic acids encoding mammalian NPFF receptors, purified mammalian NPFF receptors, vectors comprising nucleic acid encoding mammalian NPFF receptors, cells comprising such vectors, antibodies directed to mammalian NPFF receptors, nucleic acid probes useful for detecting nucleic acid encoding mammalian NPFF receptors, antisense oligonucleotides complementary to unique sequences of nucleic acid encoding mammalian NPFF receptors, transgenic, nonhuman animals which express DNA encoding normal or mutant mammalian NPFF receptors, methods of isolating mammalian NPFF receptors, methods of treating an abnormality that is linked to the activity of the mammalian NPFF receptors, as well as methods of determining binding of compounds to mammalian NPFF receptors, methods of identifying agonists and antagonists of NPFF receptors, and agonists and antagonists so identified.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for detecting interactions between two proteins as well as detecting the modulation of those interactions. The present invention is based upon the discovery of a new non-nuclear system utilizing G protein gamma subunit fusions to detect the interactions between two proteins and is particularly useful for the detection of the interaction between two or more proteins wherein one of the proteins is associated with the cell membrane. Related methods, compositions and kits can be used to detect or assay the interactions between essentially any two proteins that can be expressed in a cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to human metabotropic glutamate receptor (hmGluR) proteins, isolated nucleic acids coding therefor, host cells producing the proteins of the invention, methods for the preparation of such proteins, nucleic acids and host cells, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated mammalian histamine receptor, isolated or recombinant nucleic acids and recombinant vectors encoding the same, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors, and methods of making the receptor using the host cells. This invention further provides antibodies and antigen binding fragments thereof which specifically bind to the receptor and are useful for treating medical conditions caused or mediated by histamine. Also provided are screening methods for identifying specific agonists and antagonists of the mammalian histamine receptor.