Abstract: A polypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to a binding domain of a botulinum toxin is described. The polypeptide modulates expression of genes involved in, for example, collagen production and extra cellular matrix organization, and finds use, therefore in modulating skin quality attributes such as elasticity, firmness etc. Moreover, the polypeptide inhibits lipogenesis in specialized cells and finds use, therefore, in reducing skin oiliness, which is frequently observed in skin tissue afflicted with large pores and acne. Nucleic acids encoding the polypeptide, as well as vectors, host cells, and systems comprising the nucleic acids, are further described.

Abstract: A polypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to a binding domain of a botulinum toxin is described. The polypeptide modulates expression of genes involved in, for example, collagen production and extra cellular matrix organization, and finds use, therefore in treating or reducing the occurrence of a disease such as a disease of the ECM, a connective or epithelial tissue disease, an endothelial disease or a fibrotic disease, e.g., a fibrotic disease of the ECM, connective tissue, or endothelium. Nucleic acids encoding the polypeptide, as well as vectors, host cells, and systems comprising the nucleic acids, are further described.

Abstract: A polypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to a binding domain of a botulinum toxin is described. The polypeptide modulates expression of genes involved in, for example, collagen production and extra cellular matrix organization, and finds use, therefore in modulating skin quality attributes such as elasticity, firmness etc. Moreover, the polypeptide inhibits lipogenesis in specialized cells and finds use, therefore, in reducing skin oiliness, which is frequently observed in skin tissue afflicted with large pores and acne. Nucleic acids encoding the polypeptide, as well as vectors, host cells, and systems comprising the nucleic acids, are further described.

Abstract: A polypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to a binding domain of a botulinum toxin is described. The polypeptide modulates expression of genes involved in, for example, collagen production and extra cellular matrix organization, and finds use, therefore in treating or reducing the occurrence of a disease such as a disease of the ECM, a connective or epithelial tissue disease, an endothelial disease or a fibrotic disease, e.g., a fibrotic disease of the ECM, connective tissue, or endothelium. Nucleic acids encoding the polypeptide, as well as vectors, host cells, and systems comprising the nucleic acids, are further described.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the identification of a novel membrane associated estrogen receptor, termed mER. The membrane associated receptor is involved in rapid signal transduction. Amino acid sequences, nucleic acid sequences, vectors, and host cells are also discussed. Additionally, methods of detecting agonists and antagonists for the receptor are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of using compounds of formula (IA, IB, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB) that are aryl- and heteroaryl-substituted tetrahydroisoquinolines, for the treatment of chronic and neuropathic pain, the treatment and prevention of migraine headache, and the treatment of stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of using compounds of formula (1) that are aryl- and heteroaryl-substituted tetrahydroisoquinolines, for the treatment of chronic and neuropathic pain, the treatment and prevention of migraine headache, and the treatment of stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of using compounds of formula (IA-IF) that are aryl- and heteroaryl-substituted tetrahydroisoquinolines, for the treatment of chronic and neuropathic pain, the treatment and prevention of migraine headache, and the treatment of stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the identification of a novel membrane associated estrogen receptor, termed mER. The membrane associated receptor is involved in rapid signal transduction. Amino acid sequences, nucleic acid sequences, vectors, and host cells are also discussed. Additionally, methods of detecting agonists and antagonists for the receptor are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Mammalian expression systems for the production of HCV fusion proteins. Such expression systems provide high yields of HCV fusion proteins, and enable the development of diagnostic and therapeutic reagents which contain glycosylated structural antigens and also allow for the isolation of the HCV etiological agent.

Abstract: Mammalian expression systems for the production of HCV proteins. Such expression systems provide high yields of HCV proteins, and enable the development of diagnostic and therapeutic reagents which contain glycosylated structural antigens and also allow for the isolation of the HCV etiological agent.