Abstract: This invention provides novel oral dosage forms comprising a hops extract. The oral dosage forms are capable of activating bitter taste receptors expressed in the gastrointestinal tract. The applications include but are not limited to the use of the oral dosage forms for reducing energy intake and/or appetite in a subject.

Abstract: This invention provides novel oral dosage forms comprising a hops extract. The oral dosage forms are capable of activating bitter taste receptors expressed in the gastrointestinal tract. The applications include but are not limited to the use of the oral dosage forms for reducing energy intake and/or appetite in a subject.

Abstract: This invention provides novel oral dosage forms comprising a hops extract. The oral dosage forms are capable of activating bitter taste receptors expressed in the gastrointestinal tract. The applications include but are not limited to the use of the oral dosage forms for reducing energy intake and/or appetite in a subject.

Abstract: A matrix for tissue growth includes: (a) a first layer including a first assembly of collagen fibers; (b) a plurality of projections on a top surface of the first layer; and (c) a second layer bonded to a bottom portion of the first layer and including a second assembly of collagen fibers, wherein the second layer has a lower density than the first layer, and the matrix includes pores effective to support cell growth into the matrix. A method for providing the matrix is also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides Arg-Gly-Asp peptides that can alter the binding of osteoclasts to a matrix such as bone or can selectively alter integrin receptor binding. The invention also provides methods of using the Arg-Gly-Asp peptides to alter .alpha..sub.v .beta..sub.3 integrin receptor-mediated binding of a cell such as an osteoclast, endothelial cell or smooth muscle cell to a matrix. The invention further provides methods for ameliorating the severity of a pathology characterized, in part, by an undesirable level of bone resorption, angiogenesis or restenosis in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides Arg--Gly--Asp peptides that can alter the binding of osteoclasts to a matrix such as bone or can selectively alter integrin receptor binding. The invention also provides methods of using the Arg--Gly--Asp peptides to alter .alpha..sub.V .beta..sub.3 integrin receptor-mediated binding of a cell such as an osteoclast, endothelial cell or smooth muscle cell to a matrix. The invention further provides methods for ameliorating the severity of a pathology characterized, in part, by an undesirable level of bone resorption, angiogenesis or restenosis in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides Arg-Gly-Asp peptides that can alter the binding of osteoclasts to a matrix such as bone or can selectively alter integrin receptor binding. The invention also provides methods of using the Arg-Gly-Asp peptides to alter .alpha..sub.v .beta..sub.3 integrin receptor-mediated binding of a cell such as an osteoclast, endothelial cell or smooth muscle cell to a matrix. The invention further provides methods for ameliorating the severity of a pathology characterized, in part, by an undesirable level of bone resorption, angiogenesis or restenosis in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides Arg--Gly--Asp peptides that can alter the binding of osteoclasts to a matrix such as bone or can selectively alter integrin receptor binding. The invention also provides methods of using the Arg--Gly--Asp peptides to alter .alpha..sub.v .beta..sub.3 integrin receptor-mediated binding of a cell such as an osteoclast, endothelial cell or smooth muscle cell to a matrix. The invention further provides methods for ameliorating the severity of a pathology characterized, in part, by an undesirable level of bone resorption, angiogenesis or restenosis in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention provides Arg-Gly-Asp peptides that can reduce or inhibit the binding of osteoclasts to a matrix such as bone or can selectively alter integrin receptor binding. The invention also provides methods of using the Arg-Gly-Asp peptides to reduce or inhibit osteoclast binding to a matrix, to reduce or inhibit bone resorption in a subject and to alter .alpha..sub.V .beta..sub.3 binding.

Abstract: The present invention provides Arg-Gly-Asp peptides that can alter the binding of osteoclasts to a matrix such as bone or can selectively alter integrin receptor binding. The invention also provides methods of using the Arg-Gly-Asp peptides to alter .alpha..sub.v .beta..sub.3 integrin receptor-mediated binding of a cell such as an osteoclast, endothelial cell or smooth muscle cell to a matrix. The invention further provides methods for ameliorating the severity of a pathology characterized, in part, by an undesirable level of bone resorption, angiogenesis or restenosis in a subject.