Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating rheumatoid arthritis and/or accelerated atherosclerosis are provided, including an inhibitor of oxidized or malondialdehyde-modified low density lipoprotein (LDL) for administration to a subject. Exemplary inhibitors of oxidized LDL include an anti-oxidized LDL antibody, which results in a reduction in the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokine from primary monocyte in vitro and the plasma cytokine level of inflammatory cytokine in vivo.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating rheumatoid arthritis and/or accelerated atherosclerosis are provided, including an inhibitor of oxidized or malondialdehyde-modified low density lipoprotein (LDL) for administration to a subject. Exemplary inhibitors of oxidized LDL include an anti-oxidized LDL antibody, which results in a reduction in the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokine from primary monocyte in vitro and the plasma cytokine level of inflammatory cytokine in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer in a subject by administering to the subject an antibody or fragment thereof that binds to oxidized LDL. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may reduce the size of the tumor, reduce macrophage infiltration, and/or inhibit metastasis.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating rheumatoid arthritis and/or accelerated atherosclerosis are provided, including an inhibitor of oxidized or malondialdehyde-modified low density lipoprotein (LDL) for administration to a subject. Exemplary inhibitors of oxidized LDL include an anti-oxidized LDL antibody, which results in a reduction in the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokine from primary monocyte in vitro and the plasma cytokine level of inflammatory cytokine in vivo.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating a subject with psoriasis are provided, including an inhibitor of oxidized low density lipoprotein (LDL), malondialdehyde-modified epitope in LDL or native LDL for administration. Exemplary inhibitors of oxidized or malondialdehyde-modified LDL include orticumab, a variant antibody or peptides capable of binding oxidized or malondialdehyde-modified LDL, which results in improvement in conditions of psoriasis even in patients that are refractory to ultraviolet A/B therapy and topical steroids.

Abstract: Compositions and methods to reduce the formation of lipoprotein(a) are provided, thereby reducing the risk of aortic stenosis or aortic valve sclerosis. Antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof capable of binding apolipoprotein B100 or apolipoprotein a are provided, which effectively prevents the binding and assembly of lipoprotein(a), thereby reducing the risk of aortic valve stenosis or sclerosis.

Abstract: Described herein are peptides and antibodies for prevention and/or therapeutic treatment of mammals, including humans, against systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as diagnosing the presence or absence of antibodies related to increased or decreased risk of developing SLE and/or to disease grading, staging, and/or prognosis.

Abstract: Described herein are peptides and antibodies for prevention and/or therapeutic treatment of mammals, including humans, against systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as diagnosing the presence or absence of antibodies related to increased or decreased risk of developing SLE and/or to disease grading, staging, and/or prognosis.

Abstract: Described herein are peptides and antibodies for prevention and/or therapeutic treatment of mammals, including humans, against systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as diagnosing the presence or absence of antibodies related to increased or decreased risk of developing SLE and/or to disease grading, staging, and/or prognosis.

Abstract: A method of analyzing an amplified gene, including determining its copy number, involves subtractive hybridization of two cDNA libraries, one from the tissue of interest and the other containing biotinylated cDNA from normal tissue, where the annealed cDNA is removed by means of magnetic beads coated with streptavidin or avidin. The cDNA isolated after subtractive hybridization represents amplified DNA, and it is analyzed to determine what gene(s) were amplified. Furthermore, the copy number of the gene(s) can be estimated. The copy number thus determined can be correlated to the severity of a pathogenic state, to its prognosis, or to treatment efficacy.