Abstract: This invention provides a monoclonal antibody which specifically recognizes and forms a complex with a protein located on the surface of activated T cells and thereby inhibits T cell activation of B cells. This invention also provides the monoclonal antibody 5c8 (ATCC Accession No. ______). This invention provides a human CD4? T cell leukemia cell line designated D1.1 (ATCC Accession No. ______) capable of constitutively providing contact-dependent helper function to B cells. This invention also provides an isolated protein from the surface of activated T cells, wherein the protein is necessary for T cell activation of B cells. This invention further provides an isolated, soluble protein from the surface of activated T cells, wherein the protein is necessary for T cell activation of B cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated TRAF-3 deletion isoform encoded by the nucleic acid sequence (SEQ ID NO:1) shown in FIG. 15 (deletion isoform ?130 nucleid acid). One embodiment of the present invention is an isolated TRAF-3 protein which comprised the sequence in FIG. 16 (SEQ ID NO: 2) (?130 protein).

Abstract: Overexpression of a CRAF1 (CD40 receptor-associated factor 1) gene truncated by 323 to about 414 amino acids at the amino inhibits CD40-mediated cell activation, and is used to treat conditions characterized by an unwanted level of CD40-mediated intracellular signaling.

Abstract: This invention provides a protein free of cell membranes and other cellular components, said protein being specifically recognized by an antibody that specifically binds an epitope that is specifically bound by monoclonal antibody 5c8 produced by the hybridoma having ATCC Accession No. HB 10916. This invention further provides a protein that is a fragment of a protein specifically recognized by monoclonal antibody 5c8 produced by the hybridoma having ATCC Accession No. HB 10916, wherein said fragment is free of cell membranes and other cellular components and comprises an epitope that is specifically bound by monoclonal antibody 5c8 produced by the hybridoma having ATCC Accession No. HB 10916. This invention also provides a protein free of cell membranes and other cellular components, said protein consisting essentially of an epitope that is specifically bound by monoclonal antibody 5c8 produced by the hybridoma having ATCC Accession No. HB 10916.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for potentiating the antineoplastic activity of 5-fluorouracil with levamisole, or with an analogue thereof. Specifically, the invention provides regimens wherein levamisole is administered contemporaneously with the administration of 5-fluorouracil, thereby increasing the exposure of tumor tissue to the simultaneous presence of the two drugs. The invention further provides methods for the parenteral administration of levamisole, thereby overcoming the disadvantages associated with inter-patient variability in the bioavailability of oral.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of inhibiting an autoimmune response in an animal suffering from an autoimmune disease selected from the group consisting of psoriasis, Lyme disease and hyper IgE syndrome which comprises administering to the animal, in an amount effective to treat the autoimmune disease, an antibody that binds specifically to a protein specifically recognized by monoclonal antibody 5c8 produced by the hybridoma having ATCC Accession No. HB 10916.

Abstract: This invention provides methods of treating autoimmune diseases, including those selected from the group consisting of rheumatoid arthritis, Myasthenia gravis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Graves' disease, idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura, hemolytic anemia and diabetes mellitus with 5C8-specific antibodies.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the active (R,R′),(R,S′) form of amphetaminil substantially free of (S,R′),(S,S′)-amphetaminil are described for the treatment of humans.

Abstract: Activation of cells bearing CD40 on their cell surface by CD40 ligand is inhibited by contacting the cells with an agent capable of inhibiting interaction between CD40 ligand and the cells, in an amount effective to inhibit activation of the cells. Activation of cells bearing CD40 on their surface by CD40 ligand in a subject is inhibited by administering to the subject an agent capable of inhibiting interaction between CD40 ligand and the cells, in an amount effective to inhibit activation of the cells. Conditions dependent on CD40 ligand-induced activation of CD40-bearing cells are treated.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the active (S,R′),(S,S′) form of amphetaminil substantially free of (R,R′),(R,S′)-amphetaminil are described for the treatment of humans.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating, preventing, or reducing alcoholism, in particular methods for increasing patient compliance with therapies that require the intake of an ALDH inhibitor comprising the step of administering a monoamine oxidase B inhibitor.

Abstract: This invention provides a monoclonal antibody which specifically recognizes and forms a complex with a protein located on the surface of activated T cells and thereby inhibits T cell activation of B cells. This invention also provides the monoclonal antibody 5c8 (ATCC Accession No. ______).

Abstract: This invention provides for an isolated protein specifically recognized by monoclonal antibody 5c8 produced by the hybridoma having ATCC Accession No. HB 10916. This invention also provides for an isolated protein having substantially the same biological activity as the aforementioned isolated protein. In addition, this invention provides for a pharmaceutical composition comprising the isolated protein and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of inhibiting an allergic response in a subject by inhibiting T cell activation of B cells, wherein said method comprises administering to the subject an antibody capable of binding to a protein which is specifically recognized by monoclonal antibody 5C8 produced by the hybridoma having ATCC Accession No. HB 10916.

Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated TRAF-3 deletion isoform encoded by the nucleic acid sequence (SEQ ID NO: 1) shown in FIG. 15 (deletion isoform &Dgr; 130 nucleic acid). One embodiment of the present invention is an isolated TRAF-3 protein which comprises the sequence in FIG. 16 (SEQ ID NO: 2) (&Dgr. 130 protein). Another embodiment of the present invention is an isolated TRAF-3 deletion isoform encoded by the nucleic acid sequence (SEQ ID NO: 3) shown in FIG. 17 (deletion isoform &Dgr-221 nucleic acid). A further embodiment of the present invention is an isolated TRAF-3 deletion isoform protein which comprises the sequence in FIG. 18 (SEQ ID NO: 4) (deletion isoform &Dgr.221 protein).

Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated TRAF-3 deletion isoform encoded by the nucleic acid sequence shown in FIG. 15 (deletion isoform &Dgr;130 nucleic acid). The present invention also provides an isolated TRAF-3 protein having the amino acid sequence shown in FIG. 16 (&Dgr;130 protein).

Abstract: This invention provides for a method for inhibiting rejection of a transplant organ in a subject which comprises administering to the subject an antibody capable of binding to a protein which is specifically recognized by monoclonal antibody 5c8 produced by the hybridoma having ATCC Accession No. HB 10916. The present invention further provides for a method for inhibiting rejection of a transplant organ in a subject, which comprises administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a monoclonal antibody capable of binding to a protein which is specifically recognized by monoclonal antibody 5c8 produced by the hybridoma having ATCC Accession No. HB 10916. In one embodiment of the invention, the transplant organ is a heart, a kidney or a liver. In another embodiment, the monoclonal antibody is 5c8 produced by the hybridoma having ATCC Accession No. HB 10916.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising a very low dose of cyclobenzaprine or metabolite thereof for preventing and treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The present invention further relates to methods and compositions for treating and preventing symptoms associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder using a very low dose of cyclobenzaprine.

Abstract: Overexpression of a CRAF1 (CD40 receptor-associated factor 1) gene truncated by 323 to about 414 amino acids at the amino inhibits CD40-mediated cell activation, and is used to treat conditions characterized by an unwanted level of CD40-mediated intracellular signaling.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating, managing, and/or preventing certain pain and pain disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder and premenstrual syndrome, certain sleep disorders, eating disorders, and symptoms thereof using moclobemide, a moclobemide metabolite, a moclobemide derivative or a moclobemide composition.