Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and antibody fragments thereof that bind to and activate an erythropoietin receptor. The present invention also relates to methods of modulating the endogenous activity of an erythropoietin receptor in a mammal using said antibodies as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies.

Abstract: A time-released formulation of vancomycin. The invention also includes a vancomycin composition having a reduced level of histamine and a process for reducing the level of histamine in a vancomycin composition. The invention also includes a pharmaceutical composition containing vancomycin that reduces the incidence of Red Man Syndrome, phlebitis, and hypotension. The invention further includes a histamine-free growth media that supports growth of Amycolatopsis orientalis and the fermentation of vancomycin.

Abstract: Vancomycin composition treated to remove histamine and a method of removing histamine from vancomycin. The invention also includes an isolated polynucleotide sequence including an isolated polynucleotide sequence of histidine decarboxylase from Amycolatopsis orientalis. The vancomycin composition of the present invention is used to redue the incidence of Red Man Syndrome, phlebitis, and hypotension.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition containing vancomycin that has been treated to remove histamine and a method of removing histamine from a vancomycin preparation containing histamine.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to treat, prevent or inhibit vascular disease. The pharmaceutical compositions may also include ACE inhibitors or other agents. Also disclosed are methods of reducing PAI-1 expression by administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to a mammal in need thereof. Additionally disclosed are methods of preventing, inhibiting or treating thrombosis in a mammal in need of such prevention, inhibition or treatment comprising administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to the mammal.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to treat, prevent or inhibit vascular disease among other conditions. The pharmaceutical compositions may also include ACE inhibitors or other agents. Also disclosed are methods of reducing PAI-1 expression by administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to a mammal in need thereof. Additionally disclosed are methods of preventing, inhibiting or treating thrombosis in a mammal in need of such prevention, inhibition or treatment comprising administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to the mammal.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to treat, prevent or inhibit vascular disease. The pharmaceutical compositions may also include ACE inhibitors or other agents. Also disclosed are methods of reducing PAI-1 expression by administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to a mammal in need thereof. Additionally disclosed are methods of preventing, inhibiting or treating thrombosis in a mammal in need of such prevention, inhibition or treatment comprising administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to the mammal.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to treat, prevent or inhibit vascular disease. The pharmaceutical compositions may also include ACE inhibitors or other agents. Also disclosed are methods of reducing PAI-1 expression by administering effective amounts of Vitamin D receptor activators or Vitamin D analogs to a mammal in need thereof.