Abstract: The invention described herein is related to antibodies directed to the antigen TIM-1 and uses of such antibodies. In particular, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen TIM-1. Isolated polynucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions (FR's) and/or complementarity determining regions (CDR's), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provided. Hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such immunoglobulin molecules and monoclonal antibodies are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition comprising dry powder of decursinol, decursin, and their related derivates isolated from the roots of Angelica gigas Nakai (Korean Angelica) plant and at least one of joint improvement agents such as glucosamine, chondroitin, or methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). The present invention is directed to methods, combinations, and compositions for treating, preventing or reducing the joint pain or the symptoms associated with, or related to, a joint disorder or disease in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides FGF-CX, a novel isolated polypeptide, as well as a polynucleotide encoding FGF-CX and antibodies that immunospecifically bind to FGF-CX or any derivative, variant, mutant, or fragment of the FGF-CX polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the FGF-CX polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are used in detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as other uses.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method in which DNA sequences derived from microsome-associated mRNA sequences in a mixed sample or in an arrayed single sequence clone can be determined and classified without sequencing. The methods make use of information on the presence of carefully chosen target subsequences, typically of length from 4 to 8 base pairs, and preferably the length between target subsequences in a sample DNA sequence together with DNA sequence databases containing lists of sequences likely to be present in the sample to determine a sample sequence. The preferred method uses restriction endonucleases to recognize target subsequences and cut the sample sequence. Then carefully chosen recognition moieties are ligated to the cut fragments, the fragments amplified, and the experimental observation made. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is the preferred method of amplification.

Abstract: The present invention provides FGF-CX polypeptides and polynucleotides, and antibodies that immunospecifically bind to FGF-CX or any derivative, variant, mutant, or fragment of the FGF-CX polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods of use for the FGF-CX polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody.

Abstract: The present invention is based upon methods of treating inflammatory conditions in the intestinal tract of mammals using growth factor related polypeptides. Methods of using fibroblast growth factor-CX (FGF-CX) polynucleotide sequences and the FGF-CX polypeptides encoded by such nucleic acid sequences, or variants, fragments and homologs thereof, are claimed in the invention. Similarly, methods of using FCTRX polynucleotide sequences and the FCTRX polypeptides encoded by such nucleic acid sequences, or variants, fragments and homologs thereof, alone or in combination, are also claimed in the invention. FCTRX collectively refers to any of six variant FCTRX sequences, variously designated FCTR1, FCTR2, FCTR3, FCTR4, FCTR5 and FCTR6.

Abstract: The present invention is based upon methods of treating inflammatory conditions in the intestinal tract of mammals using growth factor related polypeptides. The invention includes methods of reducing the morality rate or delaying mortality in a subject suffering from an inflammatory pathology. Methods of using fibroblast growth factor-CX (FGF-CX) polynucleotide sequences and the FGF-CX polypeptides encoded by such nucleic acid sequences, or variants, fragments and homologs thereof, are claimed in the invention. Similarly, methods of using FCTRX polynucleotide sequences and the FCTRX polypeptides encoded by such nucleic acid sequences, or variants, fragments and homologs thereof, alone or in combination, are also claimed in the invention. FCTRX collectively refers to any of six variant FCTRX sequences, variously designated FCTR1, FCTR2, FCTR3, FCTR4, FCTR5 and FCTR6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of treatment of various conditions, including but are not limited to, stroke, wound healing, and joint diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a member of the fibroblast growth factor family, FGF-CX (also known as CG53135-05 or FGF-20), its related polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, and their uses for treating a condition, such as but is not limited to, stroke, would healing, and joint diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing and treating alimentary mucositis. More particularly, the present invention provides methods for preventing and/or treating alimetary mucositis by using compositions comprising FGF-20, a fragment, a derivative, a variant, a homolog, or an analog thereof.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies. The invention relates more particularly to nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies of Fibroblast Growth Factor-20 (FGF-20), or its fragments, derivatives, variants, homologs, analogs, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing and treating an inflammatory disorder of a mucosa, including but is not limited to, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising FGF-20, a fragment, a derivative, a variant, a homolog, or an analog thereof, and their uses in preventing and treating an inflammatory disorder of a mucosa, such as inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: The invention described herein is related to antibodies directed to the antigen TIM-1 and uses of such antibodies. In particular, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen TIM-1. Isolated polynucleotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions (FR's) and/or complementarity determining regions (CDR's), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provided. Hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such immunoglobulin molecules and monoclonal antibodies are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides FGF-CX, a novel isolated polypeptide, as well as a polynucleotide encoding FGF-CX and antibodies that immunospecifically bind to FGF-CX or any derivative, variant, mutant, or fragment of the FGF-CX polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the FGF-CX polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are used in detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as other uses.

Abstract: The present invention provides FGF-CX, a novel isolated polypeptide, as well as a polynucleotide encoding FGF-CX and antibodies that immunospecifically bind to FGF-CX or any derivative, variant, mutant, or fragment of the FGF-CX polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the FGF-CX polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are used in detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as other uses.

Abstract: Novel angiogenesis/anti-angiogenesis secreted proteins and the nucleic acid sequences which encode them are disclosed by the present invention.

Abstract: Novel angiogenesis/anti-angiogenesis secreted proteins and the nucleic acid sequences which encode them are disclosed by the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel PDGFD nucleic acids encoding proteins and polypeptides related to bone morphogenetic protein-1 (BMF1), to vascular endothelial growth factor E (VEGF-E) and to platelet derived growth factor (PDGF). Also disclosed are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing these nucleic acids and polypeptides. Methods of use include detecting and staging of cancers.

Abstract: The present invention provides FGF-CX, a novel isolated polypeptide, as well as a polynucleotide encoding FGF-CX and antibodies that immunospecifically bind to FGF-CX or any derivative, variant, mutant, or fragment of the FGF-CX polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods in which the FGF-CX polypeptide, polynucleotide and antibody are used in detection and treatment of a broad range of pathological states, as well as other uses.

Abstract: An alarm panel of a security system communicates with a remote monitoring arrangement using a cellular communication protocol which deports from the conventional AMPS protocol and is less vulnerable to fraudulent activities. The modified protocol reduces transmissions from the cellular arrangement to the cell site by ignoring query signals. The cellular arrangement continues to monitor received cellular transmissions to provide an assessment of the ability to respond.