Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind specifically to TrkB and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are agonist antibodies that are neuroprotective, as shown by their effect on enhancing the survival of retinal ganglion cells in vitro. As such, these agonist antibodies may be used to treat diseases or disorders of the eye, such as, but not limited to glaucoma. In addition, other neuronal diseases or disorders may benefit from treatment with these agonist antibodies, including any disease or disorder characterized in part by neuronal damage. In certain embodiments, the invention includes antibodies that bind TrkB and mediate cell signaling. The antibodies of the invention may be fully human, non-naturally occurring antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind specifically to TrkB and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are agonist antibodies that are neuroprotective, as shown by their effect on enhancing the survival of retinal ganglion cells in vitro. As such, these agonist antibodies may be used to treat diseases or disorders of the eye, such as, but not limited to glaucoma. In addition, other neuronal diseases or disorders may benefit from treatment with these agonist antibodies, including any disease or disorder characterized in part by neuronal damage. In certain embodiments, the invention includes antibodies that bind TrkB and mediate cell signaling. The antibodies of the invention may be fully human, non-naturally occurring antibodies.

Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus express a human TRKB protein or a chimeric transthyretin protein, fragments of which are from human TRKB. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-TRKB-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human TRKB.

Abstract: Provided is a human RE2-L protein, as well as the encoding nucleic acid, methods for screening for agents capable of modulating RE2-L related activity and treating RE2-L-mediated conditions. Further provided are animal models useful for screening agents capable of ameliorating or reducing anxiety related disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Abstract: Methods for screening for agents capable of modulating human neuromedin U receptor 2 (NMUR2) activity are provided, as well as therapeutic methods for treating NMUR2-mediated conditions. More specifically, methods are provided for identifying agents capable of inhibiting NMUR2-mediated pain or nociception.

Abstract: Methods for treating or alleviating pain by treating a subject in need thereof with an agonist of OPSDL3 activity or expression. Further provided are screening methods for identifying agents capable of activating OPSDL3, and transgenic non-human animals which homozygous for deletion of the endogenous OPSDL3 gene and/or comprise a human OPSDL3 gene.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to angiogenic factors and more particularly to the angiopoietin family of growth factors and to methods of using these growth factors to induce vasodilation and hypotension and reducing hypertension.

Abstract: Provided is a human Calcium Independent Receptor of Latrotoxin 3-Like (CIRL3-L) protein, as well as the encoding nucleic acid, methods for screening for agents capable of modulating CIRL3-L related activity and treating CIRL3-L-mediated conditions. Further provided are animal models useful for screening agents capable of ameliorating or reducing anxiety related disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, seizure related disorders and autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.

Abstract: A nucleic acid encoding the GPCR protein KOR3L is described, as well as methods for screening for agents capable of modulating KOR3L related activity and treating KOR3L-mediated conditions. More specifically, methods are provided for identifying agents capable of treating KOR3L-mediated loss of balance and sensorimotor integration.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to angiogenic factors and more particularly to the angiopoietin family of growth factors and to methods of using these growth factors to induce vasodilation and hypotension and reducing hypertension.