Abstract: The invention is directed towards a method of screening compounds that disrupt Bcl-2/FKBP38 binding and thereby induce apoptosis. The invention is also directed towards a method of promoting apoptotic cell death in Bcl-2 producing cells or tissues by contacting the cells or tissues with a sufficient amount of BH4 peptide or mimetic thereof to inhibit binding of Bcl-2 and FKBP38. Additionally, the invention is directed towards a method of purging malignant, Bcl-2 producing cells from a mixed population of cells, by contacting the mixed population with a sufficient amount of BH4 peptide or a mimetic thereof to disrupt Bcl-2/FKBP38 binding and trigger apoptosis in Bcl-2 producing cells. The mixed population of cells can be in or from an individual.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards a method of screening compounds that disrupt Bcl-2/FKBP38 binding and thereby induce apoptosis. The invention is also directed towards a method of promoting apoptotic cell death in Bcl-2 producing cells or tissues by contacting said cells or tissues with a sufficient amount of BH4 peptide or mimetic thereof to inhibit binding of Bcl-2 and FKBP38. Additionally, the invention is directed towards a method of purging malignant, Bcl-2 producing cells from a mixed population of cells, by contacting the mixed population with a sufficient amount of BH4 peptide or a mimetic thereof to disrupt Bcl-2/KBP38 binding and trigger apoptosis in Bcl-2 producing cells. The mixed population of cells can be in or from an individual.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating neuropathological states and neurogenic inflammatory states in a subject. The present invention also provides methods for identifying compounds that can be used to treat such states. Preferably, the compounds alter the distribution of NMDA glutamate receptor NR1 subunit in cells, and/or alter the production of TNF? by cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating neuropathological states and neurogenic inflammatory states in a subject. The present invention also provides methods for identifying compounds that can be used to treat such states. Preferably, the compounds alter the distribution of NMDA glutamate receptor NR1 subunit in cells, and/or alter the production of TNF? by cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating neuropathological states and neurogenic inflammatory states in a subject. The present invention also provides methods for identifying compounds that can be used to treat such states. Preferably, the compounds alter the distribution of NMDA glutamate receptor NR1 subunit in cells, and/or alter the production of TNF&agr; by cells.

Abstract: Amides of alkanoyl L-carnitines of general formula (1). ##STR1## wherein R is a straight or branched alkanoyl group having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms selected from acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, valeryl, isovaleryl, hexanoyl, 1-methylbutyryl, t-butylacetyl, 2-ethylbutyryl, 3-methylvaleryl, 4-methylvaleryl, 2-ethylhexanoyl and 2-propylpentanoyl;R' is the monovalent residue of a naturally occurring aminoacid selected from: ##STR2## X.sup.- is the anion of a pharmacologically acceptable acid are active in regenerating the nervous tissue, inhibiting neuronal degeneration, enhancing the processes of learning and memory and for the treatment of coma.Orally or parenterally administrable compositions in unit dosage form comprise between about 50 and about 500 mg of an amide of formula (1).