Abstract: Methods of selecting test compounds on the basis of their cellular response profiles are disclosed. For a given test compound, a cellular response is determined by introducing into an array of individually addressable microwells a population of cells comprising a plurality of cell types and contacting the cells with the test compound. The cellular response profile for the test compound is then compared to a desired cellular response profile, and the test compound is selected based on the comparison.

Abstract: This invention relates to biodurable, reticulated elastomeric matrices that are resiliently-compressible, their manufacture and uses including uses for implantable devices into or for topical treatment of patients, such as humans and other animals, for therapeutic, nutritional, or other useful purposes.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent delivery implant for implantation into a patient's body comprises a resilient or flexible, at least partially hydrophobic reticulated elastomeric support scaffold; and a hydrophilic coating arranged on said scaffold, wherein said coating contains one or more therapeutic agents for release within the patient. Optionally the coating can contain microspheres or enzymes. In a preferred embodiment, the scaffold comprises a hydrophobic polyurethane, the coating comprises a hydrophilic polyurethane, and the implant has a hemispherical, bullet, football, cylindrical, spherical, or irregular shape. The implant can be delivered through a rigid or flexible delivery instrument that deploys the implant at a desirable site, whereby the implant expands to a size and shape substantially similar to its size and shape before insertion.

Abstract: This invention provides an isolated nucleic acid which encodes mammalian ACAT-Related Enzyme 2 Required for Viability protein (ARV1p), wherein the encoded ARV1p protein has the amino acid sequence set forth in FIG. 7. This invention provides an isolated nucleic acid which encodes yeast ACAT-Related Enzyme 2 Required for Viability protein (ARV1), wherein the encoded ARV1 protein has the amino acid sequence set forth in FIG. 5. This invention provides a purified mammalian ACAT-Related Enzyme 2 Required for Vialbility protein (ARV1p) having the amino acid sequence set forth in FIG. 7. This invention provides a purified yeast ACAT-Related Enzyme 2 Required for Vialbility protein (ARV1p) having the amino acid sequence set forth in FIG. 5. This invention provides a method for identifying a chemical compound which is capable of inhibiting or stimulating ACAT-Related Enzyme 2 Required for Viability protein (ARV1p) which is capable of inhibiting ARV1p.

Abstract: This invention provides an isolated nucleic acid which encodes mammalian ACAT-Related Enzyme 2 Required for Viability protein (ARV1p), wherein the encoded ARV1p protein has the amino acid sequence set forth in FIG. 7. This invention provides an isolated nucleic acid which encodes yeast ACAT-Related Enzyme 2 Required for Viability protein (ARV1), wherein the encoded ARV1 protein has the amino acid sequence set forth in FIG. 5. This invention provides a purified mammalian ACAT-Related Enzyme 2 Required for Vialbility protein (ARV1p) having the amino acid sequence set forth in FIG. 7. This invention provides a purified yeast ACAT-Related Enzyme 2 Required for Vialbility protein (ARV1p) having the amino acid sequence set forth in FIG. 5. This invention provides a method for identifying a chemical compound which is capable of inhibiting or stimulating ACAT-Related Enzyme 2 Required for Viability protein (ARV1p) which is capable of inhibiting ARV1p.