Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for reducing inflammation in a subject by administering an effective amount of anacardic acid (AA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Anacardic acid, represented by the chemical structure, has been found to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties when administered to a subject in need thereof. The method provides a novel approach to treating inflammation by utilizing anacardic acid or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, offering a promising therapeutic option for managing inflammatory conditions in subjects.

Abstract: Methods for stimulating neural repair and remyelination and for treating a myelin related disorder in a subject are described. The methods include administering to a subject in need of treatment an effective amount of anacardic acid having the formula (I) of claim 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Methods for stimulating neural repair and remyelination and for treating a myelin related disorder in a subject are described. The methods include administering to a subject in need of treatment an effective amount of anacardic acid having the formula (I) of claim 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Methods for stimulating neural repair and remyelination and for treating a myelin related disorder in a subject are described. The methods include administering to a subject in need of treatment an effective amount of anacardic acid having the formula (I) of claim 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Optical imaging structures and methods are disclosed. One structure may be implemented as an imaging pixel having multiple photodetectors. The photodetectors may detect different wavelengths of incident radiation, and may be operated simultaneously or at separate times. An imager may include an imaging array of pixels of the type described. Methods of operating such structures are also described.

Abstract: Imagers, pixels, and methods of using the same are disclosed for imaging in various spectra, such as visible, near infrared (IR), and short wavelength IR (SWIR). The imager may have an imaging array having pixels of different types. The different types of pixels may detect different ranges of wavelengths in the IR, or the SWIR, spectra. The pixels may include a filter which blocks some wavelengths of radiation in the IR spectrum while passing other wavelengths. The filter may be formed of a semiconductor material, and therefore may be easily integrated with a CMOS pixel using conventional CMOS processing techniques.

Abstract: Imagers, pixels, and methods of using the same are disclosed for imaging in various spectra, such as visible, near infrared (IR), and short wavelength IR (SWIR). The imager may have an imaging array having pixels of different types. The different types of pixels may detect different ranges of wavelengths in the IR, or the SWIR, spectra. The pixels may include a filter which blocks some wavelengths of radiation in the IR spectrum while passing other wavelengths. The filter may be formed of a semiconductor material, and therefore may be easily integrated with a CMOS pixel using conventional CMOS processing techniques.

Abstract: Imagers, pixels, and methods of using the same are disclosed for imaging in various spectra, such as visible, near infrared (IR), and short wavelength IR (SWIR). The imager may have an imaging array having pixels of different types. The different types of pixels may detect different ranges of wavelengths in the IR, or the SWIR, spectra. The pixels may include a filter which blocks some wavelengths of radiation in the IR spectrum while passing other wavelengths. The filter may be formed of a semiconductor material, and therefore may be easily integrated with a CMOS pixel using conventional CMOS processing techniques.

Abstract: Optical imaging structures and methods are disclosed. One structure may be implemented as an imaging pixel having multiple photodetectors. The photodetectors may detect different wavelengths of incident radiation, and may be operated simultaneously or at separate times. An imager may include an imaging array of pixels of the type described. Methods of operating such structures are also described.

Abstract: Imagers, pixels, and methods of using the same are disclosed for imaging in various spectra, such as visible, near infrared (IR), and short wavelength IR (SWIR). The imager may have an imaging array having pixels of different types. The different types of pixels may detect different ranges of wavelengths in the IR, or the SWIR, spectra. The pixels may include a filter which blocks some wavelengths of radiation in the IR spectrum while passing other wavelengths. The filter may be formed of a semiconductor material, and therefore may be easily integrated with a CMOS pixel using conventional CMOS processing techniques.

Abstract: The invention features methods and reagents for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of multiple sclerosis. The invention is based in part on the discovery that Chlamydia is present in patients with multiple sclerosis, and that anti-chlamydial agents improve or sustain neurological function in these patients.

Abstract: The invention features methods and reagents for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of multiple sclerosis. The invention is based in part on the discovery that Chlamydia is present in patients with multiple sclerosis, and that anti-chlamydial agents improve or sustain neurological function in these patients.

Abstract: The invention features methods and reagents for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of multiple sclerosis. The invention is based in part on the discovery that Chlamydia is present in patients with multiple sclerosis, and that anti-chlamydial agents improve or sustain neurological function in these patients.

Abstract: The present invention provides immunogenic oligopeptides derived from the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) glycoprotein protein sequences for use in compositions and methods for the treatment, prevention and diagnosis of deleterious immune responses, such as autoimmunity and allergies. The peptides are capable of inducing an immune response against glycoproteins encoded MHC alleles associated with the target disease. In preferred embodiments the peptides of the invention are derived from hypervariable region of the &bgr; chain of an MHC Class II molecule associated with the deleterious immune response.

Abstract: The invention features methods and reagents for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of multiple sclerosis. The invention is based in part on the discovery that Chlamydia is present in patients with multiple sclerosis, and that anti-chlamydial agents improve or sustain neurological function in these patients.

Abstract: The invention features methods and reagents for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of multiple sclerosis. The invention is based in part on the discovery that Chlamydia is present in patients with multiple sclerosis, and that anti-chlamydial agents improve or sustain neurological function in these patients.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: wherein A and C are independently H, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms; B is hydroxy, alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms —CO2Z, —O(CH2)mCO2Z, —SO3Z, —OPO3Z2; and Y is cyano,   —C(NR1R2)═C(CN)2; wherein X═O or S, and R1 and R2 are independently H, benzyl, —CH(CH3)C6H6, —(CH2)n C6H6, phenyl; —CO2R; n=2-4; R is lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; m=1-4 and Z is H, a cation or lower alkyl of 1-6 cabon atoms; is used for treating inflammation, immunological diseases or diabetes.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I: 1

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula I wherein A and C are independently H, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms; B is hydroxy or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms; and Y is cyano,  —C(NR1 R2)═C(CN)2; wherein X═O or S, and R1 and R2 are independently  H, benzyl, —CH(CH3)C6H6,  —(CH2)nC6H6, phenyl; —CO2R;  n=2-4; R is lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms which are useful for treating inflammation and immunological diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides immunogenic oligopeptides derived from the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) glycoprotein protein sequences for use in compositions and methods for the treatment, prevention and diagnosis of deleterious immune responses, such as autoimmunity and allergies. The peptides are capable of inducing an immune response against glycoproteins encoded MHC alleles associated with the target disease. In preferred embodiments the peptides of the invention are derived from hypervariable region of the .beta. chain of an MHC Class II molecule associated with the deleterious immune response.