Abstract: The method comprises detecting, by an OLT when an ONU is connected to an optical termination point at a CPE of a user; notifying, by said OLT, a SDN controller; providing connectivity to said user to a dedicated and limited network providing access to a single self-provisioning web site by the SDN controller at least connecting said CPE to a service provider site; receiving, by the self-provisioning web site, credential information identifying the user on the self-provisioning web site, wherein the self-provisioning web site, once the user being connected therein, further receiving configuration information specifying which FTTH services the user wants to subscribe; and disconnecting, by the SDN controller, the user from the self-provisioning web site and reconnecting the user to a new network via a vCPE connected to said Internet service provider infrastructure and configured to provide access to Internet and to the subscribed FTTH services to the user.

Abstract: The method comprises detecting, by an OLT when an ONU is connected to an optical termination point at a CPE of a user; notifying, by said OLT, a SDN controller; providing connectivity to said user to a dedicated and limited network providing access to a single self-provisioning web site by the SDN controller at least connecting said CPE to a service provider site; receiving, by the self-provisioning web site, credential information identifying the user on the self-provisioning web site, wherein the self-provisioning web site, once the user being connected therein, further receiving configuration information specifying which FTTH services the user wants to subscribe; and disconnecting, by the SDN controller, the user from the self-provisioning web site and reconnecting the user to a new network via a vCPE connected to said Internet service provider infrastructure and configured to provide access to Internet and to the subscribed FTTH services to the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the diagnosis and/or prognosis of acute renal damage by analysing the level of expression of at least one microRNA selected from miR-127, miR-126, miR-210 and miR-101.

Abstract: A novel use for MDCK cells in the evaluation of cholesterol modulators is provided. In particular, methods for detecting substances which bind to NPC1L1 and block intestinal cholesterol absorption are provided. Such substances are of use in the treatment of individuals with hypercholesterolemia. The various assays may additionally be employed for studying NPC1L1 function.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of a mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions related to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of a mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for identifying maxi-K channel blockers comprising using HEK-293 cells that have been stably transfected with both alpha and beta 1 subunits of the maxi-K channel and incubated with potassium channel blockers that selectively eliminate the endogenous conductances of the HEK-293 cells. Maxi-K channels are important for controlling a number of physiological processes. They play a role in the regulation of aqueous humor dynamics in the eye. Maxi-K channel blockers are known to reduce intraocular pressure.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of carbocyclic compounds of Formula I that are useful as potassium channel inhibitors to treat autoimmune disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions related to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of a mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions related to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of a mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions related to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of a mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.

Abstract: This invention relates to a heteromultimer and its use in screening pharmaceutically active compounds for modulators of maxi-K channel activity. Such modulators are useful in treating asthma, pregnant human myometrium, hypertension and angina, cerebral ischemia and in conditions where stimulation of neurotransmitter release is desired such as Alzheimer's disease and stimulation of damaged nerves.

Abstract: Disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the .beta. subunit of the mammalian large-conductance ("maxi-K") potassium channel, cells transformed with such nucleic acids, and .beta. subunit proteins produced by the transformed cells. Within the invention are recombinant host cells expressing .alpha..beta. heteromultimers. Such cells or preparations made from them may be used to screen for pharmacologically active modulators of maxi-K channel activity. Such modulators are potentially useful in treating asthma, pregnant human myometrium, hypertension and angina, cerebral ischemia, and conditions where stimulation of neurotransmitter release is desired, such as in Alzheimer's disease and stimulation of damaged nerves.