Abstract: The present invention features therapies for the treatment of HCV comprising direct-acting antiviral agents. Preferably, the treatment is administered to an HCV-infected patient who has been tested to determine expression levels of microRNAs such as miR-122 or miR-21. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering one or more direct acting antiviral agents and, optionally ribavirin, to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to the subject effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2, an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir), and ribavirin.

Abstract: The present invention features therapies for the treatment of HCV comprising direct-acting antiviral agents. Preferably, the treatment is administered to an HCV-infected patient who has been tested to determine methylation status of a CpG island within a promoter region of the IL28B gene. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering one or more direct acting antiviral agents and, optionally ribavirin, to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to the subject effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2, therapeutic agent 3, an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir), and/or ribavirin.

Abstract: The present invention features therapies for the treatment of HCV comprising direct-acting antiviral agents. Preferably, the treatment is administered to an HCV-infected patient who has been tested to determine methylation status of a CpG island within a promoter region of the IL28B gene. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering one or more direct acting antiviral agents and, optionally ribavirin, to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to the subject effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2, therapeutic agent 3, an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir), and/or ribavirin.

Abstract: This application is directed to a-neuronal nicotinic receptor agonists selective for ?7-subtype that are useful for improving cognition impairment in patients having schizophrenia, a schizophreniform disorder or a related schizophrenia spectrum psychotic disorder. Compounds and compositions containing such compounds, and methods of using such compound and compositions are described herein.

Abstract: Methods for classifying a test sample as indicative of Alzheimer's disease use protein and peptide biomarkers that are differentially expressed in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) of subjects with Alzheimer's disease relative to age-matched controls. The methods also use protein and peptide signatures indicative of Alzheimer's disease. Microarrays and kits for detecting the protein and peptide biomarkers in CSF samples can be used to classify Alzheimer's disease state from test samples.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for inducing UGT1A1 isoform expression for treatment of a disease, disorder or adverse effect caused by an elevated serum concentration of an UGT1A1 substrate comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method of treating unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia by UGT1A1 induction comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for inducing UGT1A1 isoform expression for treatment of a disease, disorder or adverse effect caused by an elevated serum concentration of an UGT1A1 substrate comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method of treating unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia by UGT1A1 induction comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for inducing UGT1A1 isoform expression for treatment of a disease, disorder or adverse effect caused by an elevated serum concentration of an UGT1A1 substrate comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method of treating unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia by UGT1A1 induction comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for inducing UGT1A1 isoform expression for treatment of a disease, disorder or adverse effect caused by an elevated serum concentration of an UGT1A1 substrate comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method of treating unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia by UGT1A1 induction comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for inducing UGT1A1 isoform expression for treatment of a disease, disorder or adverse effect caused by an elevated serum concentration of an UGT1A1 substrate comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method of treating unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia by UGT1A1 induction comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for inducing UGT1A1 isoform expression for treatment of a disease, disorder or adverse effect caused by an elevated serum concentration of an UGT1A1 substrate comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method of treating unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia by UGT1A1 induction comprising the step of administering to a subject an effective amount of ritonavir.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for identifying compounds that inhibit PTP1B mRNA and protein expression in insulin resistant non-human mammals.