Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction. The molecules of the present invention are useful, therefore, in modulating cellular responsiveness to cytokines as well as other mediators of signal transduction such as endogenous or exogenous molecules, antigens, microbes and microbial products, viruses or components thereof, ions, hormones and parasites.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated DNA molecules encoding human and murine LIF and methods of producing LIF by the expression of the isolated DNA and suitable host cells. The invention further provides human and murine LIF polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions containing LIF, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to molecules carrying one or more binding determinants for &agr;-chain of human Leukaemia Inhibitory Factor binding receptor and to genetic sequences encoding same. More particularly, the present invention contemplates a molecule which is non-naturally occurring and which comprises a carrier portion and an active portion and wherein the active portion comprises amino acid residues or chemical equivalents thereof which constitute a binding determinant for the &agr; chain of the human leukaemia inhibitory factor (hLIF) binding receptor.

Abstract: The invention provides a recombinant or synthetic receptor or a derivative thereof, for granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). The GM-CSF receptor is useful, inter alia, in the treatment or diagnosis of GM-CSF-related diseases, and in the screening of agonists and antagonists of GM-CSF receptors. The invention further provides antibodies directed against GM-CSF receptor or derivatives thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising either the GM-CSF receptor, the receptor derivative, or an antibody thereto, and methods of using thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated DNA molecules encoding human and murine LIF, and methods of producing LIF by the expression of the isolated DNA in suitable host cells. The invention further provides human and murine LIF polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions containing LIF, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies specific for the receptor for human granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (hGM-CSF). The antibodies inhibit the biological activity of hGM-CSF. Methods and compositions for treatment of GM-CSF dependent condition, and methods for screening of selective antagonists to GM-CSF, are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: The invention provides a recombinant or synthetic receptor for granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and biochemical and/or biological equivalents, homologues, or derivatives thereof. The GM-CSF receptor is useful inter alia in treatment and diagnosis of GM-CSF related diseases, and in screening of agonists and antagonists of binding of GM-CSF to its cell-bound receptors. The invention further provides nucleic acid sequences encoding GM-CSF receptor, recombinant DNA molecules comprising these sequences, and transformed hosts carrying the recombinant DNA molecules, as well as antibodies directed against GM-CSF receptor, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising either the GM-CSF receptor or antibody thereto.

Abstract: The invention provides a recombinant or synthetic receptor for granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and biochemical and/or biological equivalents, homologues, or derivatives thereof. The GM-CSF receptor is useful inter alia in treatment and diagnosis of GM-CSF related diseases, and in screening of agonists and antagonists of binding of GM-CSF to its cell-bound receptors. The invention further provides nucleic acid sequences encoding GM-CSF receptor, recombinant DNA molecules comprising these sequences, and transformed hosts carrying the recombinant DNA molecules, as well as antibodies directed against GM-CSF receptor, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising either the GM-CSF receptor or antibodies thereto.

Abstract: This invention provides a DNA sequence coding for a mammalian granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF), a method of obtaining same, vectors and hosts harboring same. The sequence is useful as a probe for identifying related sequences, selecting GM-CSF encoding mRNA from a mixture of mRNAs containing same, and a source of GM-CSF DNA for expression in an appropriate expression vector. The GM-CSF protein encoded by the sequence is useful for stimulating the production of granulocytes and macrophages from their respective progenitor cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for, and pharmaceutical compositions useful in, the treatment of thrombocytopenia in a mammal by the administration of an effective amount of leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) and/or its derivatives and optionally in combination with one or more other cytokines.

Abstract: Leukemia-inhibitory factor (LIF) has been produced in essentially pure form from murine or human sources. A method of purifying this LIF is disclosed, as well as polypeptides having LIF activity which are not identical in amino acid sequence to any naturally occurring form of LIF. The polypeptides can be used for hindering the proliferation of myeloid Leukemia cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing recombinant leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) by the expression, in suitable host cells, of recombinant DNA molecules encoding LIF.

Abstract: A leukaemia-inhibitory factor (LIF) is disclosed, together with a method of preparation of LIF in essentially pure form. Nucleotide and amino acid sequences are disclosed, together with recombinant DNA moleclues and host cells for production of polypeptides having LIF activity.

Abstract: An improved golf glove in which only the ring finger and the little finger and a portion of the palm is covered leaving the index finger and the middle finger and a portion of the palm uncovered thus providing a compromise between the gloved "feel" and the barehanded "feel," and which allows the golfer to easily put on or take off said gloves for putting or the like and which also is economical to manufacture.