Abstract: Methods of preventing photoaging and other types of sun damage by topically applying a composition containing a serine protease inhibitor or milk are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising serine protease inhibitors or milk for the prevention of photoaging and other types of sun damage are also provided.

Abstract: The current invention relates to the development and methods of use of a recombinant agonistic antibody anti-human CD137, and glycosylation variants thereof. These antibodies act as anti-cancer agents and/or immune modulators that are effective in shrinking solid tumors or other cancerous indications and preventing their recurrence. The types of cancer for which the contemplated antibody is effective in treating also include leukemia and lymphoma. In a preferred embodiment the recombinant antibodies of the current invention were produced in and purified from the milk of transgenic animals. In another preferred embodiment of the current invention the agonistic anti-CD137 antibodies of the invention can be conjugated to radionuclides for radioimmunodetection or radioimmunotherapeutic purposes, or conjugated to a toxin for enhanced therapeutic treatment of various cancers.

Abstract: The current invention relates to the development and methods of use of a recombinant agonistic antibody anti-human CD137, and glycosylation variants thereof. These antibodies act as anti-cancer agents and/or immune modulators that are effective in shrinking solid tumors or other cancerous indications and preventing their recurrence. The types of cancer for which the contemplated antibody is effective in treating also include leukemia and lymphoma. In a preferred embodiment the recombinant antibodies of the current invention were produced in and purified from the milk of transgenic animals. In another preferred embodiment of the current invention the agonistic anti-CD137 antibodies of the invention can be conjugated to radionuclides for radioimmunodetection or radioimmunotherapeutic purposes, or conjugated to a toxin for enhanced therapeutic treatment of various cancers.

Abstract: The current invention relates to the development and methods of use of a recombinant agonistic antibody anti-human CD137, and glycosylation variants thereof. These antibodies act as anti-cancer agents and/or immune modulators that are effective in shrinking solid tumors or other cancerous indications and preventing their recurrence. The types of cancer for which the contemplated antibody is effective in treating also include leukemia and lymphoma. In a preferred imbodiment the recombinant antibodies of the current invention were produced in and purified from the milk of transgenic animals. In another preferred embodiment of the current invention the agonistic anti-CD137 antibodies of the invention can be conjugated to radionuclides for radioimmunodetection or radioimmunotherapeutic purposes, or conjugated to a toxin for enhanced therapeutic treatment of various cancers.

Abstract: The use of antithrombin to improve the therapeutic efficacy of cell and organ transplantation.

Abstract: The current invention relates to the development and methods of use of a recombinant agonistic antibody anti-human CD137, and glycosylation variants thereof. These antibodies act as anti-cancer agents and/or immune modulators that are effective in shrinking solid tumors or other cancerous indications and preventing their recurrence. The types of cancer for which the contemplated antibody is effective in treating also include leukemia and lymphoma. In a preferred imbodiment the recombinant antibodies of the current invention were produced in and purified from the milk of transgenic animals. In another preferred embodiment of the current invention the agonistic anti-CD137 antibodies of the invention can be conjugated to radionuclides for radioimmunodetection or radioimmunotherapeutic purposes, or conjugated to a toxin for enhanced therapeutic treatment of various cancers.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the production of homozygous primary cells that carry a specific transgenic integration of interest on both chromosomes by bypassing breeding. These cell lines can they be used for the accelerated production of homozygous transgenic animals by somatic cell nuclear transfer. The invention is thus useful in the production of transgenic ungulate animals capable of producing desired biopharmaceuticals in their milk at higher yield than a comparable heterzygote. By combining the selection techniques of the current invention with somatic cell nuclear transfer it can be applied to large animals, where there is a strong need to shorten the time to homozygosity.

Abstract: The current invention relates to the development and methods of use of a recombinant agonistic antibody anti-human CD137, and glycosylation variants thereof. These antibodies act as an anti-cancer agents and/or immune modulators that are effective in shrinking solid tumors or other cancerous indications and preventing their recurrence. The types of cancer for which the contemplated antibody is effective in treating also include leukemia and lymphoma. In a preferred imbodiment the recombinant antibodies of the current invention were produced in and purified from the milk of transgenic animals.

Abstract: The invention features methods of making transgenic animals, and transgenic animals made by such methods. The method includes introducing into a cell, a nucleic acid construct comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a heterologous polypeptide under the control of a mammary epithelial cell promoter, an insulator positioned 5? from the promoter, an insulator positioned 3? from the nucleic acid sequence encoding the polypeptide, and a prokaryotic sequence, wherein the sequence between the insulator 5? from the promoter and the insulator 3? from the nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide is substantially free of prokaryotic sequence; and allowing a transgenic mammal to develop from the cell, to thereby provide a transgenic mammal.

Abstract: The use of antithrombin to improve the therapeutic efficacy of cell and organ transplantation.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the production of transgenic animals through pre-screening methods designed to improve the efficiency of nuclear transfer and consequentially the production characteristics of transgenic mammals relative to proteins of interest. The invention is thus useful in the production of transgenic ungulate animals capable of producing desired biopharmaceuticals in their milk at higher yield than a comparable heterzygote or producing animals with better physiological attributes.

Abstract: A method of making a transgenic fusion protein. The method inlcudes providing a transgenic animal which includes a transgene which provides for the expression of the fusion protein; allowing the transgene to be expressed; and, recovering the fusion protein, from the milk of the transgenic animal.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the production of recombinant human antithrombin (rhAT) for the treatment or prophylaxis of neurocognitive disorders typically associated with major surgical procedures. The recombinant processes of the current invention as well as more efficient methods of treatment, formulation and production have been developed to treat the incidence of neurocognitive problems associated with visuoconstruction, parieto-occipital watershed area injury, hypoperfusion, microemboli or other larger embolic factors and/or CABG procedures secondary to surgery.

Abstract: Methods of preventing photoaging and other types of sun damage by topically applying a composition containing a serine protease inhibitor or milk are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising serine protease inhibitors or milk for the prevention of photoaging and other types of sun damage are also provided.

Abstract: The invention features a purified embryonic or fetal caprine somatic cell. The somatic cell can be in a preparation of embryonic or fetal caprine somatic cells. In addition, the cell can be used to derive an embryonic or fetal caprine somatic cell line. The somatic cell can be a genetically engineered caprine somatic cell, e.g., a somatic cell which includes a transgenic sequence, or which a nucleic acid has been introduced.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for the production and purification of target molecules present in biological systems. The systems and methods according to the invention utilize transgenic expression of multivalent binding polypeptides, as affinity media, to purify such target molecules. The transgenic multivalent binding polypeptides bind both the target molecules, e.g., a bindable epitope of a target molecule, and a matrix.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for the production and purification of target molecules present in biological systems. The systems and methods according to the invention utilize transgenic expression of multivalent binding polypeptides, as affinity media, to purify such target molecules. The transgenic multivalent binding polypeptides bind both the target molecules, e.g., a bindable epitope of a target molecule, and a matrix.

Abstract: The present invention provides method to improve the efficiency of both serial nuclear transfer and the consequent production of transgenic cells and/or animals. This new method, through the use of at least a second round of nuclear transfer, will enable donor cells to correct their reprogramming more efficiently generating larger numbers of useful transgenic embryos. Because the reprogramming of the embryos generated is enhanced the current invention will allow for the production of healthier transgenic animals.

Abstract: A method of making a transgenic fusion protein. The method inlcudes providing a transgenic animal which includes a transgene which provides for the expression of the fusion protein; allowing the transgene to be expressed; and, recovering the fusion protein, from the milk of the transgenic animal.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the production of homozygous primary cells that carry a specific transgenic integration of interest on both chromosomes by bypassing breeding. These cell lines can they be used for the accelerated production of homozygous transgenic animals by somatic cell nuclear transfer. The invention is thus useful in the production of transgenic ungulate animals capable of producing desired biopharmaceuticals in their milk at higher yield than a comparable heterzygote. By combining the selection techniques of the current invention with somatic cell nuclear transfer it can be applied to large animals, where there is a strong need to shorten the time to homozygosity.