Abstract: Methods of treating autoimmune diseases, such as primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), solid organ transplant rejection, graft-related disease, Pemphigus vulgaris, systemic sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis using antibody polypeptides that specifically bind human CD40L are provided. The antibody polypeptides do not activate platelets. The methods may comprise at least one administration cycle comprising one dose of the antibody polypeptide. The dose may be administered intravenously at a dose from about 75 mg to about 1500 mg. The method normalizes platelet counts in the human patient.

Abstract: Methods of treating autoimmune diseases, such as primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), solid organ transplant rejection, graft-related disease, pemphigus vulgaris, systemic sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis using antibody polypeptides that specifically bind human CD40L are provided. The antibody polypeptides do not activate platelets. The methods may comprise at least one administration cycle comprising one dose of the antibody polypeptide. The dose may be administered intravenously at a dose from about 75 mg to about 1500 mg. The method normalizes platelet counts in the human patient.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate, or salt thereof, or a salt of such an ester or amide or a solvate of such an ester amide or salt, is disclosed. Compositions comprising the compound and methods of use are also disclosed. Those dimeric Evans Blue derivatives, denoted as N(tEB)2, reversibly bind two molecules of albumin via the two albumin binding regions of each NtEB in the dimer, resulting in significantly increased binding affinity to albumin and extended circulation half-life in vivo. Further, when the N(tEB)2 is conjugated to a peptide therapeutic, the in situ formation of the complex of N(tEB)2 with two albumin molecules resulted in increased resistance of the peptide therapeutic from proteolysis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula I or Formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate, or salt thereof, or a salt of such an ester or amide or a solvate of such an ester amide or salt: Formula I Formula II The compounds of Formula I may be covalently bonded to a therapeutic compound or fragment thereof to provide a compound of Formula II and thereby extend the half-life of the therapeutic compound. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions of the disclosed compounds, as well as their use in the diagnosis or treatment of diseases.

Abstract: Methods of treating autoimmune diseases, such as primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), solid organ transplant rejection, graft-related disease, pemphigus vulgaris, systemic sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis using antibody polypeptides that specifically bind human CD40L are provided. The antibody polypeptides do not activate platelets. The methods may comprise at least one administration cycle comprising one dose of the antibody polypeptide. The dose may be administered intravenously at a dose from about 75 mg to about 1500 mg. The method normalizes platelet counts in the human patient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula I or Formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate, or salt thereof, or a salt of such an ester or amide or a solvate of such an ester amide or salt: Formula I Formula II The compounds of Formula I may be covalently bonded to a therapeutic compound or fragment thereof to provide a compound of Formula II and thereby extend the half-life of the therapeutic compound. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions of the disclosed compounds, as well as their use in the diagnosis or treatment of diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I): wherein L, R1-R5, A, B, M, and n are as defined in the specification, as well as a method of preparing the compound. Also disclosed are a method of blood-pool imaging in a mammal and a method of imaging a lymph node in a mammal, comprising use of the compound.

Abstract: Methods of treating autoimmune diseases, such as primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), solid organ transplant rejection, graft-related disease, pemphigus vulgaris, systemic sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis using antibody polypeptides that specifically bind human CD40L are provided. The antibody polypeptides do not activate platelets. The methods may comprise at least one administration cycle comprising one dose of the antibody polypeptide. The dose may be administered intravenously at a dose from about 75 mg to about 1500 mg. The method normalizes platelet counts in the human patient.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I): wherein L, R1-R5, A, B, M, and n are as defined in the specification, as well as a method of preparing the compound. Also disclosed are a method of blood-pool imaging in a mammal and a method of imaging a lymph node in a mammal, comprising use of the compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I): wherein L, R1-R5, A, B, M, and n are as defined in the specification, as well as a method of preparing the compound. Also disclosed are a method of blood-pool imaging in a mammal and a method of imaging a lymph node in a mammal, comprising use of the compound.