Abstract: The present invention relates ZcytoR21 antagonists, such as soluble receptors and anti-ZcytoR21 antibodies, that are useful in blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17C. IL-17C is a cytokine that is involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. ZcytoR21 is a receptor for IL-17C. The present invention includes soluble ZcytoR21, anti-ZcytoR21 antibodies and binding partners, as well as methods for antagonizing IL-17C using such soluble receptors, antibodies and binding partners.

Abstract: Novel mammalian Ztgf?-9 polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods including antibodies and anti-idiotypic antibodies.

Abstract: Novel mammalian Ztgf?-9 polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods including antibodies and anti-idiotypic antibodies.

Abstract: Novel mammalian Ztgf?-9 polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods including antibodies and anti-idiotypic antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention relates ZcytoR21 antagonists, such as soluble receptors and anti-ZcytoR21 antibodies, that are useful in blocking, inhibiting, reducing, antagonizing or neutralizing the activity of IL-17C. IL-17C is a cytokine that is involved in inflammatory processes and human disease. ZcytoR21 is a receptor for IL-17C. The present invention includes soluble ZcytoR21, anti-ZcytoR21 antibodies and binding partners, as well as methods for antagonizing IL-17C using such soluble receptors, antibodies and binding partners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for zcyto20, zcyto21, zcyto22, zycto24, and zcyto25 proteins which are most closely related to interferon-? at the amino acid sequence level. The receptor for this protein family is a class II cytokine receptor. The present invention includes methods of reducing viral infections and increasing monocyte counts. The present invention also includes antibodies to the zcyto20 polypeptides, and methods of producing the polynucleotides and polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules for zdint1, a novel member of the Disintegrin Proteases. The polypeptides, and polynucleotides encoding them, are believed to be cell-cell interaction modulating and may be used for delivery and therapeutics. The present invention also includes antibodies to the zdint1 polypeptides.

Abstract: Thickeners for oil-containing compositions, particularly cosmetic and personal care compositions, are side chain crystalline polymers which are uniformly dispersed as a crystallized solid in the oil.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing medical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images of successive parallel slices of tissue and displaying them sequentially so that the transition from one image to the next appears smooth. Consecutive pairs of scanned images are used to produce additional, interpolated images to increase the apparent number of slices and decrease the apparent distance between them. The interpolated images, which lack certain visual properties of the original images, particularly graininess due to noise, are then transformed by a digital filter to restore the lost properties. The transformed images are interleaved with the original images to form a new sequence which appears smooth when viewed in order, thereby aiding a physician in mentally visualizing structures of interest in the images.

Abstract: A drill accessory kit for mounting screw-type fasteners is comprised of several drill bit holders and a screwdriving attachment. The bit holder engages a common twist drill bit in the chuck of a drill and allows one to drill a pilot hole to a desired depth in a workpiece with a cutting action which provides a proper-shaped hole for clean flush mounting or countersinking of a screw. Subsequently, the screwdriver attachment slips over the drill bit and engages with the bit holder, allowing a quick change from drilling to powerdriving of a screw.