Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a fusion protein that when displayed on a cell can convert a negative signal into a positive signal in the cell. The fusion protein is a chimeric protein in that the protein comprises at least two domains, wherein the first domain is a polypeptide that is associated with a negative signal and the second domain is a polypeptide that is associated with a positive signal. Thus, the invention encompasses switch receptors that are able to switch negative signals to positive signals for enhancement of an immune response.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for treating glaucoma, using descendents of marrow adherent stem cells that have been engineered to express an exogenous Notch intracellular domain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of F4+ non-pathogenic Escherichia coli strains to promote growth in an animal. The present invention also relates to the use of such strains to homogenize growth among a herd of animals. More specifically, the animal(s) of interest in the present invention are those wherein growth promotion or growth homogenization are desired goals, such as animals reared for meat production. The present invention further relates to a method for promoting growth of an animal as well as a method for homogenizing growth among a herd of animals.

Abstract: The invention provides human cells, particularly human T cells, comprising a murine T Cell Receptor (TCR) having antigen specificity for the cancer antigen gp100. Isolated or purified TCRs having antigenic specificity for amino acids 154-162 of gp100 (SEQ ID NO: 1), as well as related polypeptides, proteins, nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, antibodies, or antigen binding fragments thereof, conjugates, and pharmaceutical compositions, are further provided. The invention further provides a method of detecting the presence of cancer in a host and a method of treating or preventing cancer in a host comprising the use of the inventive materials described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel uses for peptide p277—positions 437-460 of human heat shock protein 60 (HSP60)—in modulation of immune responses and inflammatory diseases. The invention further provides novel uses for HSP60 and p277 in the treatment or prevention of hepatic disorders. The invention discloses methods for treating, preventing or ameliorating the symptoms of T cell mediated inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, including hepatic disorders, which comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising as an active ingredient an effective quantity of a molecule selected from: HSP60, p277, fragments, analogs, homologs and derivatives thereof, and nucleic acids encoding same. Also disclosed are T cell vaccination methods for treating or preventing T cell mediated disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy (MNGIE) in a patient, comprising administering to the patient autologous erythrocytes that contain thymidine phosphorylase and are free of animal proteins other than proteins derived from the patient. The erythrocytes generally contain a low amount of endotoxin.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to the field of tissue engineering and more specifically to amphiphilic peptides and peptide matrices thereof useful in vitro and in situ biomineralization and inducing bone repair. The present invention provides peptides, which are useful in hydrogels and other pharmaceutical compositions, and methods and kits of use for bone repair and promotion of biomineralization. Certain hydrogels according to the invention comprise cells within or adhered to the peptide matrix.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a means for efficiently degrades exogenous opioid peptides. Provided is an exogenous opioid peptide-degrading enzyme preparation which contains one or more components selected from the group consisting of enzyme preparations from Penicillium citrinum, Aspergillus oryzae, and Aspergilius melleus, and exhibits a degradation activity for a wheat gluten-derived opioid peptide and a casein-derived opioid peptide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for suppressing or treating cancer, in particular to a method for suppressing or treating one or more of colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and/or lung cancer. The therapy employs use of a non-cytotoxic protease, which is targeted to a growth hormone-secreting cell such as to a pituitary cell. When so delivered, the protease is internalised and inhibits secretion/transmission of growth hormone from said cell. The present invention also relates to polypeptides and nucleic acids for use in said methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of medicine and in particular to means and methods for preserving renal function after a treatment with a risk of reducing renal function. The present invention also relates to means and methods for shortening the duration of renal replacement therapy, increasing the creatinine clearance and decreasing the adverse effects of medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reagents and methods for the modulation of viability of bacteria. A process is provided wherein a protein sequence from A. americanum saliva effective in reducing the viability of gram positive, gram negative, or acid-fast bacteria and spirochetes including B. burgdurferi is administered. The inventive protein from A. americanum saliva has utility as a therapeutic for the treatment of an organism infected with bacteria, particularly the spirochete B. burgdorferi.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a dosing regimen and administration schedule for the use of 1-deoxygalactonojirimycin and enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of Fabry disease. The presently disclosed subject matter further provides a dosing regimen and administration schedule for the use of migalastat hydrochloride and agalsidase for the treatment of Fabry disease.

Abstract: Compositions of proteins having free thiols, and methods of making and using such compositions, are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means to ensure a further increase in the therapeutic effects provided by enzyme replacement therapy against lysosomal disease. The present invention is directed to a recombinant human saposin B protein containing phosphorylated carbohydrate chains, a lysosomal enzyme activator comprising such a recombinant protein, and a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of lysosomal disease, which comprises such a recombinant protein and a lysosomal enzyme, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) as described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more said compounds, and methods for using said compounds for treating or preventing a thromboses, embolisms, hypercoagulability or fibrotic changes.

Abstract: A wound cleaning chemical composition that includes 2 gs natural salt in 100 mls of water forming a natural salt solution, 50 mgs lactoferrin in 100 mls of water forming a lactoferrin solution, 2 gs sodium bicarbonate in 100 mls of water forming a sodium bicarbonate solution and 1 ml of 95.25% hypochlorite in 100 mls of water forming a hypochlorite solution. The wound cleaning chemical composition also includes a method for manufacturing a wound cleaning chemical composition that includes the steps of preparing an natural salt solution, adding a hypochlorite solution and a sodium bicarbonate solution to the natural salt solution and adding a lactoferrin solution.

Abstract: A method and medicament for promoting wound healing in a subject is disclosed. The medicament comprises an effective amount of an agent comprising one or more of; (i) an activated protein C (APC), (ii) a functional fragment of an APC, (iii) an APC mimetic compound, and (iv) protein C. Delivery systems including gels, sponges, gauzes and meshes incorporating the agent for topical administration are also described.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of using modified matrix metalloprotease (MMP) enzymes that exhibit regulated activity in the presence of calcium. The methods include conditionally controlling the activity of the MMPs through the use of calcium to treat fibrotic diseases or conditions involving a component of the extracellular matrix (ECM).

Abstract: A virus infection inhibitor containing a fermentation by-product such as an amino acid fermentation by-product and a nucleic acid fermentation by-product is sprinkled onto a plant body of a plant, such as tobacco, tomato, bell pepper, and chili pepper to control a disease induced by infection of a virus such as Tobamovirus viruses and Cucumovirus viruses.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition and method of using non-molybdate corrosion inhibitors in sterilizing and pasteurizing applications. The composition is a blend of one or more components including corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, hydrotropes, polymer dispersants, pH adjusting agents and water. The composition may include two or more of a) alkyl-dicarboxylic acid; b) phosphono-carboxylic acid; c) tri(amino-carboxylic acid); d) anionic polymer dispersant; e) non-ionic surfactant; f) inorganic phosphate; g) phosphonotricarboxylic acid; and h) hydrotrope. Specifically, the composition may comprise sebacic acid, hydroxyphosphonoacetic acid, and 6,6?,6?-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-hexanoic acid. Optionally, the composition can further comprise a co-polymer of acrylic acid and allyl-2-hydroxy-propyl-sulfonate ether (AA/AHPSE), 2-phosphono-1,2,4-butane-tricarboxylic acid, sodium phosphate monobasic or phosphoric acid, ?-decyl-?-hydroxy-poly(oxy-1,2ethanediyl), and sodium cumenesulfonate.

Abstract: Organic compounds showing the ability to inhibit effector toxin secretion or translocation mediated by bacterial type III secretion systems are disclosed. The disclosed type III secretion system inhibitor compounds are useful for combating infections by Gram-negative bacteria such as Salmonella spp., Shigella flexneri, Pseudomonas spp., Yersinia spp., enteropathogenic and enteroinvasive Escherichia coli, and Chlamydia spp. having such type III secretion systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel ruthenium compounds of Formula (I): or salts, isomers, hydrates, or solvates thereof, or combinations thereof; wherein E, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X1, and X2 are as defined herein, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided are methods of use and treatment. Such compounds have been found useful in the treatment of malaria infection. Such compounds may also be useful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions, such as acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome, which optionally may be associated with a malaria infection.

Abstract: A population of small reaggregated islets or clusters engineered from individual islet cells and having improved characteristics as compared to native isolated islets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method aiding in the assessment of cancer. More specifically disclosed is the use of the arginine-rich metastasized in early tumors protein (=ARMET) as a universal marker of different cancer types. ARMET aids in the assessment of pulmonary or lung cancer (LC) or of colon cancer, e.g., of non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) or colorectal cancer (CRC), but also likely of other specific types of cancer. Such specific cancer types are, e.g., breast, ovary, cervix, head and neck, endometrium, melanoma, bladder, kidney, pancreas, prostate, esophagus, stomach or bile duct cancer. Further disclosed is a method for assessing cancer from a liquid sample, derived from an individual by measuring ARMET in the sample. Measurement of ARMET can, e.g., be used in the early detection of cancer or in the surveillance of patients who undergo surgery.

Abstract: Methods for treating, preventing or delaying onset of polyp formation and subsequent colon cancer are disclosed. The methods involve administration of a complement inhibitor to inhibit C5a receptor signaling in the tumorigenic or pre-tumorigenic tissue.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating disorders by targeting CLIP molecules and MHC. The methods are useful for treating, inhibiting the development of, or otherwise dealing with diseases such as HIV, blood vessel proliferative disorder, cancer and fibrosis.

Abstract: Methods for treating diseases such as cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist, either alone or in combination with other anti-cancer agents, and monitoring for cardiovascular side effects and/or toxicity.

Abstract: The present invention provides combination therapies that employ a GITR binding molecule in combination with one or more additional agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic method and a diagnostic method using an antibody that binds to a ganglioside GM2 antigen, and a therapeutic agent and a diagnostic agent comprising as an active ingredient an antibody that binds to a ganglioside GM2 antigen. According to the present invention, the prognosis of GM2 positive mesothelioma patients can be improved by diagnosing and treating GM2 positive mesothelioma patients with a diagnostic agent and a therapeutic agent that comprise an anti-ganglioside GM2 antibody as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions containing an antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment that specifically binds to metallothionein 2 (MT2) protein, and compositions containing an agent that binds to or neutralizes a function of MT2 protein and/or an oligonucleotide that decreases the expression of MT2 mRNA in a mammalian cell, and optionally, one or more anti-inflammatory agents and/or analgesics. Also provided are methods of decreasing pain in a mammal that include administering to the mammal an agent that binds to or neutralizes a function of MT2 protein and/or an oligonucleotide that decreases the expression of MT2 mRNA in a mammalian cell, in an amount sufficient to decrease the level of extracellular MT2 protein or neutralize a function of extracellular MT2 protein in the mammal, thereby decreasing pain in the mammal.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of diagnosis, providing a prognosis and a therapeutic target for the treatment of cancers that express N-cadherin, including prostrate and bladder cancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing lung cancer in a patient, as well as methods of monitoring the progression of lung cancer and/or methods of monitoring a treatment protocol of a therapeutic agent or a therapeutic regimen. The invention also relates to assay methods used in connection with the diagnostic methods described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing lupus in a patient, as well as methods of monitoring the progression of lupus and/or methods of monitoring a treatment protocol of a therapeutic agent or a therapeutic regimen. The invention also relates to assay methods used in connection with the diagnostic methods described herein.

Abstract: A humanized antibody derived from mouse monoclonal anti-CD4 antibody B-F5 is able to activate CD25+CD4+ regulatory T cells and is useful for preparing immunosuppressive compositions.

Abstract: A method of treating a cocaine-related disorder in an individual is provided, the method including administering to the individual a therapeutic amount of an antibody comprising a human immunoglobulin gamma heavy chain and a murine lambda light chain. In a specific embodiment, the antibody is a monoclonal antibody comprising a murine lambda light chain variable region, a human gamma heavy chain variable region, and a human kappa or lambda light chain constant region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to humanized monoclonal antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions that include the same, and use thereof for the treatment of a variety of indications, particularly cancer and immunodeficiency disorders. In particular, the present invention provides modified antibodies or fragments thereof having specific amino acid modifications compared to the humanized monoclonal immunomodulatory antibody termed hBAT-1.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel target for production of immune and non-immune based therapeutics and for disease diagnosis. More particularly, the invention provides therapeutic antibodies against VSIG1, ILDR1, LOC253012, AI216611, ClORF32 or FXYD3 antigens, which are predicted co-stimulatory family members and which are differentially expressed in cancers including, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and colon cancer, and diagnostic and therapeutic usages. The use of these antibodies for modulating B7 costimulation and related therapies such as the treatment of autoimmunity are also provided. This invention further relates to the discovery of extracellular domains of VSIG1 and its variants, FXYD3 and its variants, ILDR1 and its variants, LOC253012 and its variants, AI216611 and its variants, and ClORF32 and its variants which are suitable targets for immunotherapy, cancer therapy, and drug development.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion proteins comprising regulatory T cell protein, VISTA (V-domain Immunoglobulin Suppressor of T cell Activation (PD-L3) and an immunoglobulin protein (Ig), preferably also containing a flexible linker intervening the VISTA and Ig Fc polypeptide. The invention also provides the use of VISTA polypeptides, multimeric VISTA polypeptides, VISTA-conjugates (e.g., VISTA-Ig), and VISTA antagonists for the treatment of autoimmune disease, allergy, and inflammatory conditions, especially lupus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease and type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of tumors and cancer by exploiting the surface expression of the usually nuclear-localized protein, nucleolin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of measuring the levels of BCMA in a biological sample, specifically upon the B cell surface. The diagnostic assays are useful in predicting an individual's likelihood of developing or currently suffering from an autoimmune disease, such as SLE, and for methods for treating an individual clinically diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.

Abstract: A method of treating, preventing, or delaying the progression of Type 1 diabetes mellitus by administering an effective amount of a fusion protein composition comprising a T-cell co-stimulation antagonist and a portion of an immunoglobulin molecule and an effective amount of a Type 1 diabetes autoantigen. The method includes, for example, administering a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA4) molecule and a Type 1 diabetes autoantigen. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided herewith.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the growth of tumors comprising administering chimeric fusion molecules comprising endostatin mutants and all or a portion of anti-Her2 or anti-EGFR antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to complexes comprising (i) an immunoglobulin (Ig) binding moiety and (ii) a pharmaceutically active moiety, wherein the Ig binding moiety specifically binds to the constant domain 1 of the heavy chain (CH1) of an Ig molecule and their use for therapy and prophylaxis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for diagnosing the state of an epithelial tumor or tissue in a subject. Also disclosed are methods of diagnosing tumor initiation in an epithelial tissue of a subject. Also disclosed are methods of determining prognosis of a subject with an epithelial tumor. These methods include, in part, measuring the amount of pSer239-VASP, pSer157-VASP, and/or total VASP in a subject or in a tissue or tumor of a subject and comparing those levels to an appropriate reference level. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Engineered multivalent and multispecific binding proteins, methods of making, and their uses in the prevention, diagnosis, and/or treatment of disease are provided.

Abstract: Proteins that bind IL-1? and IL-1? are described along with their use in compositions and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-1-related disorders and for detecting IL-1? and IL-1? in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions.

Abstract: Provided is a prophylactic, symptom progress-suppressive, and/or therapeutic agent for an autoimmune disease. The agent lowers the risk of infections and reduces the burden of administration to patients. The prophylactic, symptom progress-suppressive, and/or therapeutic agent includes a PD-1 agonist as an active ingredient and is administered (a) 1 to 10 times within one month from the first administration, (b) in a total PD-1 agonist dose of 20 to 1250 ?g/kg, and (c) without requiring administration for at least 3 months after the last administration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, preferably the inhibition of tumor growth and its progression to metastatic sites, through the inhibition of the production of PTHrP, its isoforms or PTHrP signalling. The present invention is also directed to methods of inhibiting the PTHrP1-173 isoform through antagonists thereof, including monoclonal antibodies and siRNA directed there against. The invention may be applicable to many disease states, including but not limited to several types of cancer (such as breast, lung, prostate, melanoma and squamous) expressing PTHrP and its isoforms, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for treating osteoarthritis in a human subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-human NGF antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, wherein at least one symptom associated with osteoarthritis is prevented, ameliorated or improved.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to chymase, antibodies to chymase, and diagnostic and therapeutic methods relates thereto. It has been discovered that above certain circulating levels of chymase, a patient has a high likelihood of AVF nonmaturation. Compositions and methods of detecting and measuring chymase levels are disclosure herein. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of determining the effectiveness of creating an arteriovenous fistula in a subject diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.