Abstract: The present application describes a large circular target-specific antisense molecule that is effective in ablating RNA and protein expression. The large circular antisense molecule is used to treat any human disease in which modulation of gene expression can be beneficial to intervene in the disease initiation and progression.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to methods of stimulating phagocytosis and thereby combating infection and/or modulating immune complex disease, in particular, to methods of modulating the number and type of Fc receptors present on cells that normally possess such receptors, including monocytes and macrophages, as well as on cells that normally do not possess Fc receptors, such as fibroblasts, and to compounds and compositions suitable for use in such methods.

Abstract: The present application describes a purified covalently closed antisense molecule, which specifically inhibits expression of TGF-?.

Abstract: Large circular (LC)-sense molecules in an array is disclosed. The LC-sense molecules array is combined with cDNA hybridization to detect differences in expression profile between different cells. LC-sense molecules were purified from nonredundant clones with recombinant phagemid and arrayed onto silanized slide glasses. By hybridization of LC-sense array with Cy3 or Cy5-labelled cDNA preparations at 60° C., 29 up-regulated and 6 down-regulated genes in cancerous liver tissue were detected.

Abstract: The present application discloses a transfection effective carrier polypeptide comprising derivatives of HIV Tat peptide.

Abstract: The present application discloses a purified covalently closed antisense molecule, which specifically inhibits expression of human telomerase by specifically binding to nucleic acid encoding human telomerase.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to methods of treating diseases resulting from interactions between immune complexes and Fc receptors. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of modulating the clearance of antibody-coated cells from the circulation by inhibiting phagocytosis and to methods of modulating the interaction of immune complexes with tissue Fc receptors. Further, the invention relates to methods of modulating the activation of immunological processes mediated by Fc receptor activation resulting from antibody-antigen/receptor interaction.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method of reducing inflammation in kidney of a subject, and includes treating nephritis and glomerulosclerosis, which method includes delivering to the kidney of the subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a gene encoding an anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant protein. Gene encoding IL-10 is delivered to the kidney.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to methods of treating diseases resulting from interactions between immune complexes and Fc receptors. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of modulating the clearance of antibody-coated cells from the circulation by inhibiting phagocytosis and to methods of modulating the interaction of immune complexes with tissue Fc receptors. Further, the invention relates to methods of modulating the activation of immunological processes mediated by Fc receptor activation resulting from antibody-antigen/receptor interaction.

Abstract: Large circular (LC)-sense molecules in an array is disclosed. The LC-sense molecules array is combined with cDNA hybridization to detect differences in expression profile between different cells. LC-sense molecules were purified from nonredundant clones with recombinant phagemid and arrayed onto silanized slide glasses. By hybridization of LC-sense array with Cy3 or Cy5-labelled cDNA preparations at 60° C., 29 up-regulated and 6 down-regulated genes in cancerous liver tissue were detected.

Abstract: The present application discloses a transfection effective carrier polypeptide comprising derivatives of HIV Tat peptide.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to methods of treating diseases resulting from interactions between immune complexes and Fc receptors. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of modulating the clearance of antibody-coated cells from the circulation by inhibiting phagocytosis and to methods of modulating the interaction of immune complexes with tissue Fc receptors. Further, the invention relates to methods of modulating the activation of immunological processes mediated by Fc receptor activation resulting from antibody-antigen/receptor interaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high throughput system for functional genomics using a unigene antisense library comprising LC-antisense compounds. The antisense compounds were specific and effective for the elimination of target mRNA. Thus, the system of the present invention is used as temporary knock-down system to unveil functions of genes critical for diseases. The system of the present invention can be adopted not only for functional genomics but also for effectively validating target for antisense or other molecular therapeutics against various malignancies, infections, and other diseases by blocking specific genes involved in the disease.

Abstract: The present application describes a purified covalently closed antisense molecule, which specifically inhibits expression of TGF-&bgr;.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to methods of stimulating phagocytosis and thereby combating infection and/or modulating immune complex disease, in particular, to methods of modulating the number and type of Fc receptors present on cells that normally possess such receptors, including monocytes and macrophages, as well as on cells that normally do not possess Fc receptors, such as fibroblasts, and to compounds and compositions suitable for use in such methods.

Abstract: The present application describes a large circular target-specific antisense molecule that is effective in ablating RNA and protein expression. The large circular antisense molecule is used to treat any human disease in which modulation of gene expression can be beneficial to intervene in the disease initiation and progression.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high-throughput system for functional genomics using a random gene unidirectional antisense library comprising LC-antisense compounds. The antisense compounds were specific and effective for the elimination of target mRNA. Thus, the system of the present invention may be effectively used as temporary knock-down system to unveil functions of genes critical for diseases. The system of the present invention can be adapted not only for functional genomics but also for effectively validating target for antisense or other molecular therapeutics against various malignancies, infections, and other diseases by blocking specific genes involved in the disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to methods of stimulating phagocytosis and thereby combating infection and/or modulating immune complex disease, in particular, to methods of modulating the number and type of Fc receptors present on cells that normally possess such receptors, including monocytes and macrophages, as well as on cells that normally do not possess Fc receptors, such as fibroblasts, and to compounds and compositions suitable for use in such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to methods of treating diseases resulting from interactions between immune complexes and Fc receptors. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of modulating the clearance of antibody-coated cells from the circulation by inhibiting phagocytosis and to methods of modulating the interaction of immune complexes with tissue Fc receptors. Further, the invention relates to methods of modulating the activation of immunological processes mediated by Fc receptor activation resulting from antibody-antigen/receptor interaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to methods of treating diseases resulting from interactions between immune complexes and Fc receptors. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of modulating the clearance of antibody-coated cells from the circulation by inhibiting phagocytosis and to methods of modulating the interaction of immune complexes with tissue Fc receptors. Further, the invention relates to methods of modulating the activation of immunological processes mediated by Fc receptor activation resulting from antibody-antigen/receptor interaction.