Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating levels of amyloid-? peptide (A?) exhibited by non-neuronal (i.e., peripheral) cells, fluids, or tissues. The invention also relates to modulation of A? levels via selective modulation (e.g., inhibition) of ?-secretase activity. The invention also relates to methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating the symptoms of a disorder, including but not limited to an A?-related disorder, by administering a compound that results in the modulation of ?-secretase in a non-neuronal tissue, either directly or indirectly to prevent, treat or ameliorate the symptoms of a brain A? disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating levels of amyloid-? peptide (A?) exhibited by non-neuronal (i.e., peripheral) cells, fluids, or tissues. The invention also relates to modulation of AP levels via selective modulation (e.g., inhibition) of ?-secretase activity. The invention also relates to methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating the symptoms of a disorder, including but not limited to an A?-related disorder, by administering a compound that results in the modulation of ?-secretase in a non-neuronal tissue, either directly or indirectly to prevent, treat or ameliorate the symptoms of a brain AP disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating levels of amyloid-? peptide (A?) exhibited by non-neuronal (i.e., peripheral) cells, fluids, or tissues. The invention also relates to modulation of A? levels via selective modulation (e.g., inhibition) of ?-secretase activity. The invention also relates to methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating the symptoms of a disorder, including but not limited to an A?-related disorder, by administering a compound that results in the modulation of ?-secretase in a non-neuronal tissue, either directly or indirectly to prevent, treat or ameliorate the symptoms of a brain A? disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating levels of amyloid-? peptide (A?) exhibited by non-neuronal (i.e., peripheral) cells, fluids, or tissues. The invention also relates to modulation of A? levels via selective modulation (e.g., inhibition) of ?-secretase activity. The invention also relates to methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating the symptoms of a disorder, including but not limited to an A?-related disorder, by administering a compound that result in the modulation of ?-secretase in a non-neuronal tissue, either directly or indirectly to prevent, treat or ameliorate the symptoms of a brain A? disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating levels of amyloid-? peptide (A?) exhibited by non-neuronal (i.e., peripheral) cells, fluids, or tissues. The invention also relates to modulation of A? levels via selective modulation (e.g., inhibition) of ?-secretase activity. The invention also relates to methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating the symptoms of a disorder, including but not limited to an A?-related disorder, by administering a compound that results in the modulation of ?-secretase in a non-neuronal tissue, either directly or indirectly to prevent, treat or ameliorate the symptoms of a brain A? disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to identification of cellular components, genotypes and gene expression profiles associated with mood disorders. In some embodiments, the present invention relates to the correlation between ribosomal protein S6 (RPS6) and depression and/or anxiety. Embodiments of the present invention further relate to regulation of the activity of RPS6, e.g., by p90 Ribosomal S6 protein kinase. Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and compositions for, e.g., diagnosing, treating, and monitoring depression and/or anxiety, or risk thereof, and for selecting, monitoring, and tailoring treatments for depression and/or anxiety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating levels of amyloid-? peptide (A?) exhibited by non-neuronal (i.e., peripheral) cells, fluids, or tissues. The invention also relates to modulation of A? levels via selective modulation (e.g., inhibition) of ?-secretase activity. The invention also relates to methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating the symptoms of a disorder, including but not limited to an A?-related disorder, by administering a compound that result in the modulation of ?-secretase in a non-neuronal tissue, either directly or indirectly to prevent, treat or ameliorate the symptoms of a brain A? disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nucleic acids encoding a novel neuropeptide designated cortistatin. The cortistatin nucleic acids, proteins and polypeptides thereof along with anti-cortistatin antibodies are useful in both screening methods, diagnostic methods and therapeutic methods related to modulation of sleep and disorders thereof.

Abstract: Polynucleotides, polypeptides, kits and methods are provided related to genes regulated by the formation of fatty atherosclerotic lesions, and by administration of a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist, lercanidipine.

Abstract: Disclosed are hypocretin polynucleotides and hypocretin polypeplides, as well as antibodies, oligonucleotides, diagnostic kits and methods, and therapeutic compositions and methods. Hypocretin, one of several novel liypothalamic-specific polypeptides identified isolated and sequenced, is localized to regions of the hypothalamus involved in appetite and feeding behavior. Hypocretin polypeptides are biologically active, producing electrical changes in neurons, lowering body temperature and reducing food intake.

Abstract: An improved method for the simultaneous sequence-specific identification of mRNAs in a mRNA population allows the visualization of nearly every mRNA expressed by a tissue as a distinct band on a gel whose intensity corresponds roughly to the concentration of the mRNA. In general, the method comprises the formation of cDNA using anchor primers to fix a 3′-endpoint, producing cloned inserts from the cDNA in a vector containing a bacteriophage-specific promoter for subsequent RNA synthesis, generating linearized fragments of the cloned inserts, preparing cRNA, transcribing cDNA from the cRNA using a set of 5′-RT primers, and performing PCR using a 3′-PCR primer whose sequence is derived from the vector and a set of 5′-PCR primers that is derived from the 5′-RT primers used for transcription of cDNA from cRNA. The method can identify changes in expression of mRNA associated with the administration of drugs or with physiological or pathological conditions.

Abstract: Peptides and polypeptides found in the hypothalamus region of the mammalian brain are described, particularly hypocretin polypeptides and their uses. Hypocretin polypeptides are biologically active and produce electrical changes in neurons, lower body temperature, and reduce food intake.

Abstract: An improved method for the simultaneous sequence-specific identification of mRNAs in a mRNA population allows the visualization of nearly every mRNA expressed by a tissue as a distinct band on a gel whose intensity corresponds roughly to the concentration of the mRNA. In general, the method comprises the formation of cDNA using anchor primers to fix a 3′-endpoint, producing cloned inserts from the cDNA in a vector containing a bacteriophage-specific promoter for subsequent RNA synthesis, generating linearized fragments of the cloned inserts, preparing cRNA, transcribing cDNA from the cRNA using a set of primers, and performing PCR using a 3′-primer whose sequence is derived from the vector and a set of 5′-primers that is derived from the primers used for transcription of cDNA from cRNA. The method can identify changes in expression of mRNA associated with the administration of drugs or with physiological or pathological conditions.

Abstract: An improved method for the simultaneous sequence-specific identification of mRNAs in a mRNA population allows the visualization of nearly every mRNA expressed by a tissue as a distinct band on a gel whose intensity corresponds roughly to the concentration of the mRNA. In general, the method comprises the formation of cDNA using anchor primers to fix a 3′-endpoint, producing cloned inserts from the cDNA in a vector containing a bacteriophage-specific promoter for subsequent RNA synthesis, generating linearized fragments of the cloned inserts, preparing cRNA, transcribing cDNA from the cRNA using a set of primers, and performing PCR using a 3′-primer whose sequence is derived from the vector and a set of 5′-primers that is derived from the primers used for transcription of cDNA from cRNA. The method can identify changes in expression of mRNA associated with the administration of drugs or with physiological or pathological conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nucleic acids encoding a novel neuropeptide designated cortistatin. The cortistatin nucleic acids, proteins and polypeptides thereof along with anti-cortistatin antibodies are useful in both screening methods, diagnostic methods and therapeutic methods related to modulation of sleep and disorders thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nucleic acids encoding a novel neuropeptide designated cortistatin. The cortistatin nucleic acids, proteins and polypeptides thereof along with anti-cortistatin antibodies are useful in both screening methods, diagnostic methods and therapeutic methods related to modulation of sleep and disorders thereof.

Abstract: An improved method for the simultaneous sequence-specific identification of mRNAs in a mRNA population allows the visualization of nearly every mRNA expressed by a tissue as a distinct band on a gel whose intensity corresponds roughly to the concentration of the mRNA. In general, the method comprises the formation of cDNA using anchor primers to fix a 3′-endpoint, producing cloned inserts from the cDNA in a vector containing a bacteriophage-specific promoter for subsequent RNA synthesis, generating linearized fragments of the cloned inserts, preparing cRNA, transcribing cDNA from the cRNA using a set of primers, and performing PCR using a 3′-primer whose sequence is derived from the vector and a set of 5′-primers that is derived from the primers used for transcription of cDNA from cRNA. The method can identify changes in expression of mRNA associated with the administration of drugs or with physiological or pathological conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides a simplified method for simultaneous sequence-specific identification of multiple mRNA molecules in a mRNA population that eliminates the necessity of making a library in a vector. The invention also provides compositions and data processing systems suitable for the practice of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nucleic acids encoding a novel neuropeptide designated cortistatin. The cortistatin nucleic acids, proteins and polypeptides thereof along with anti-cortistatin antibodies are useful in both screening methods, diagnostic methods and therapeutic methods related to modulation of sleep and disorders thereof.

Abstract: An improved method for the simultaneous sequence-specific identification of mRNAs in a mRNA population allows the visualization of nearly every mRNA expressed by a tissue as a distinct band on a gel whose intensity corresponds roughly to the concentration of the mRNA. In general, the method comprises the formation of cDNA using anchor primers to fix a 3′-endpoint, producing cloned inserts from the cDNA in a vector containing a bacteriophage-specific promoter for subsequent RNA synthesis, generating linearized fragments of the cloned inserts, preparing cRNA, transcribing cDNA from the cRNA using a set of primers, and performing PCR using a 3′-primer whose sequence is derived from the vector and a set of 5′-primers that is derived from the primers used for transcription of cDNA from cRNA. The method can identify changes in expression of mRNA associated with the administration of drugs or with physiological or pathological conditions.