Abstract: The present invention relates to carbamoyl phenylalaninol compounds and methods of using the same to enhance one or more cognitive function and to treat one or more cognitive impairment.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions related to oligonucleotides that silence target genes within a cell. The oligonucleotides include an oligonucleotide methylator segment that has a first strand and a second strand complementary to the first strand. The first strand can include at least one m5CG sequence which is paired with an unmethylated CG sequence on the second strand. Alternatively, the first strand can include at least one m5CNIG sequence paired with an unmethylated CN2G sequence on the second strand, wherein N1 is any nucleotide, and N2 is a nucleotide that pairs with N1. The oligonucleotides also include a single-stranded DNA binding segment that is complementary to a nucleotide sequence in the target gene. The DNA binding segment includes at least one m5CG sequence m5CG or at least one 5CN3G sequence, wherein N3 is any nucleotide.

Abstract: A novel class of peptides selectively block class E voltage-gated calcium channels. The class is exemplified by HG peptides such as HG-1, which is isolated from the venom-producing cells of the tarantula Hysterocrates gigas. Also disclosed are methods of producing blocking class E channels using the peptides. HG peptides have utility, for example, in inhibiting oxytocin release and for use as anticonvulsants.

Abstract: A novel class of peptides selectively block class E voltage-gated calcium channels. The class is exemplified by HG peptides such as HG-1, which is isolated from the venom-producing cells of the tarantula Hysterocrates gigas. Also disclosed are methods of producing blocking class E channels using the peptides. HG peptides have utility, for example, in inhibiting oxytocin release and for use as anticonvulsants.

Abstract: Bax-.omega. polynucleotides and polypeptides, and compositions effective to hybridize to Bax-.omega. polynucleotides are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for altering apoptosis in cells, for promoting cell survival and for identifying compounds capable of affecting the binding of Bax-.omega. to other proteins involved in apoptosis.

Abstract: A improved method of treating pain is disclosed. The method includes administering to a subject an N-type voltage-sensitive calcium channel blocking omega conopeptide which is characterized by its ability to (a) inhibit electrically stimulated contraction of the guinea pig ileum, and (b) bind selectively to omega conopeptide MVIIA binding sites present in neuronal tissue. The method includes administering the omega conopeptide epidurally, preferably so that the compound is in prolonged or sustained contact with the epidural region.

Abstract: A method of preventing progression of neuropathic pain is disclosed. The method includes administering to a subject an N-type voltage-sensitive calcium channel blocking compound which is characterized by its ability to (a) inhibit electrically stimulated contraction of the guinea pig ileum, and (b) bind selectively to omega conopeptide MVIIA binding sites present in neuronal tissue. Also disclosed are formulations effective to stabilize omega conotoxin peptide preparations at elevated temperatures. Novel omega conopeptides also form part of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulations effective to stabilize omega conotoxin peptide preparations at elevated temperatures. Novel omega conopeptides also form part of the invention.

Abstract: Bax-.omega. polynucleotides and polypeptides, and compositions effective to hybridize to Bax-.omega. polynucleotides are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for altering apoptosis in cells, for promoting cell survival and for identifying compounds capable of affecting the binding of Bax-.omega. to other proteins involved in apoptosis.