Abstract: This invention relates to human fibroblast growth factor (hFGF-21), and to variants thereof and to polynucleotides encoding FGF-21. The invention also relates to diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to the polynucleotides and proteins, including probes and antibodies, and to methods of treating liver disease such as cirrhosis and cancer, methods of treating conditions related to thymic function, and methods of treating conditions of the testis. The invention also relates to mouse fibroblast growth factor (mFGF-21), and to variants thereof and polynucleotides encoding mFGF-21.

Abstract: Soluble human M-CSF receptor is provided, along with pharmaceutical compositions containing such receptor, kits containing a pharmaceutical composition, and methods of diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders associated with M-CSF such as bone loss in a subject afflicted with an osteolytic disease.

Abstract: Methods for preventing and treating osteolysis, cancer metastasis and bone loss associated with cancer metastasis by administering an M-CSF-antagonist in combination with a therapeutic agent to a subject are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to human fibroblast growth factor (hF-GF-21), and to variants thereof and to polynucleotides encoding FGF-21. The invention also relates to diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to the polynucleotides and proteins, including probes and antibodies, and to methods of treating liver disease such as cirrhosis and cancer, methods of treating conditions related to thymic function, and methods of treating conditions of the testis. The invention also relates to mouse fibroblast growth factor (mFGF-21), and to variants thereof and polynucleotides encoding mFGF-21.

Abstract: This invention relates to human fibroblast growth factor (hFGF-21), and to variants thereof and to polynucleotides encoding FGF-21. The invention also relates to diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to the polynucleotides and proteins, including probes and antibodies, and to methods of treating liver disease such as cirrhosis and cancer, methods of treating conditions related to thymic function, and methods of treating conditions of the testis. The invention also relates to mouse fibroblast growth factor (mFGF-21), and to variants thereof and polynucleotides encoding mFGF-21.

Abstract: The present invention provides an L-aspartate derivative compound represented by the following structure wherein Ar represents an aromatic group; L represents a linking moiety; R represents hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; and indicates that the stereochemistry at the 3-position can be R or S. The compounds of the invention are useful for selectively inhibiting EAAT3 and for enhancing synaptic transmission. Additionally, the inventive compounds can be used to treat a patient suffering from Alzheimers disease or a neuropathy or a neurodegenerative disease in which L-glutamate transporter activity is involved in the onset of the disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to human fibroblast growth factor (hFGF-21), and to variants thereof and to polynucleotides encoding FGF-2 1. The invention also relates to diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to the polynucleotides and proteins, including probes and antibodies, and to methods of treating liver disease such as cirrhosis and cancer, methods of treating conditions related to thymic function, and methods of treating conditions of the testis. The invention also relates to mouse fibroblast growth factor (mFGF-21), and to variants thereof and polynucleotides encoding mFGF-21.

Abstract: This invention relates to human fibroblast growth factor (hFGF-20), and to variants thereof and to polynucleotides encoding FGF-20. The invention also relates to diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to the polynucleotides and proteins, including probes and antibodies, to methods of treating neuronal degenerative disease such as Parkinson's disease and to methods of treating disorders of the cochlea including those causing hearing loss. The invention also relates to rat fibroblast growth factor (rFGF-20), and to variants thereof and polynucleotides encoding rFGF-20.

Abstract: This invention relates to human fibroblast growth factor (hFGF-21), and to variants thereof and to polynucleotides encoding FGF-21. The invention also relates to diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to the polynucleotides and proteins, including probes and antibodies, and to methods of treating liver disease such as cirrhosis and cancer, methods of treating conditions related to thymic function, and methods of treating conditions of the testis. The invention also relates to mouse fibroblast growth factor (mFGF-21), and to variants thereof and polynucleotides encoding mFGF-21.

Abstract: This invention relates to human fibroblast growth factor (hFGF-20), and to variants thereof and to polynucleotides encoding FGF-20. The invention also relates to diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to the polynucleotides and proteins, including probes and antibodies, to methods of treating neuronal degenerative disease such as Parkinson's disease and to methods of treating disorders of the cochlea including those causing hearing loss. The invention also relates to rat fibroblast growth factor (rFGF-20), and to variants thereof and polynucleotides encoding rFGF-20.

Abstract: This invention relates to human fibroblast growth factor (hFGF-21), and to variants thereof and to polynucleotides encoding FGF-21. The invention also relates to diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to the polynucleotides and proteins, including probes and antibodies, and to methods of treating liver disease such as cirrhosis and cancer, methods of treating conditions related to thymic function, and methods of treating conditions of the testis. The invention also relates to mouse fibroblast growth factor (mFGF-21), and to variants thereof and polynucleotides encoding mFGF-21.

Abstract: This invention relates to human fibroblast growth factor (hFGF-21), and to variants thereof and to polynucleotides encoding FGF-21. The invention also relates to diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to the polynucleotides and proteins, including probes and antibodies, and to methods of treating liver disease such as cirrhosis and cancer, methods of treating conditions related to thymic function, and methods of treating conditions of the testis. The invention also relates to mouse fibroblast growth factor (mFGF-21), and to variants thereof and polynucleotides encoding mFGF-21.

Abstract: Peptidic compositions having FGF receptor affinity, as well as fusion proteins and oligomers of the same, are provided. The subject peptidic compounds are characterized by having little or no homology to naturally occurring bFGF. The subject fusion proteins include the peptidic composition linked to an oligomerization domain, either directly or through a linking group and optionally further include a heparin binding domain. The subject peptidic compositions, fusion proteins and oligomers thereof find use in a variety of applications, including both research and therapeutic applications, in which FGF receptor ligands are employed.

Abstract: Peptidic compositions having FGF receptor affinity, as well as fusion proteins and oligomers of the same, are provided. The subject peptidic compounds are characterized by having little or no homology to naturally occurring bFGF. The subject fusion proteins include the peptidic composition linked to an oligomerization domain, either directly or through a linking group and optionally further include a heparin binding domain. The subject peptidic compositions, fusion proteins and oligomers thereof find use in a variety of applications, including both research and therapeutic applications, in which FGF receptor ligands are employed.