Abstract: A novel gene (designated 158P3D2) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 158P3D2 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 158P3D2 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 158P3D2 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 158P3D2 can be used in active or passive immunization.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for treating cancer and other disease conditions in individuals who have either developed a resistance to conventional tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy or who are non-responsive ab initio to conventional TKI therapy. In various embodiments, the methods include administering to a patient a resistance-surmounting quantity of a TKI on a weekly or semi-weekly basis. Alternate embodiments of the present invention include a diagnostic method for assessing an individual's probability of being resistant to TKI therapy, based upon an expression level of epithelial membrane protein-1 (EMP-1); one of the genes believed to be responsible for TKI resistance. The methods of the present invention may be particularly useful in the treatment of lung, breast, prostate, ovarian, brain and colon cancers. The methods of the present invention may be effective in blocking the HER-2 kinase domain either in addition to or in lieu of blocking the EGFR kinase domain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nucleic acid sequence linked to Alström syndrome, variants of that nucleic acid sequence, the protein produced by that nucleic acid sequence and screening methods for testing individuals to determine if they are carriers of Alström syndrome.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a novel rPLA2 enzyme, it's antibody and use and the preparation method. The purified enzyme, derived from RBC cytosol, produces arachidonic acid dependently to calcium ion, has 42 kDa of M.W. determined by SDS-PAGE analysis, shows its isoeletric point at the pH ranging 3.9 to about 4.1 in electrophoresis analysis, has maximum activity at the pH ranging 9.5 to 10 and has its specific activity of 5.6 nM/min/mg. The antibody of disclosed invention reacts with the enzyme rPLA2 only and rPLA2 is inactivated by EA4 compound, rPLA2 inhibitor. The disclosed invention shows that the 42 kDa rPLA2 identified as a novel form of Ca2+-dependent PLA2 plays an important role in hemostasis, thrombosis and/or erythropoiesis through the Ca2+-dependent release of AA.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of suppressing demyelinating inflammatory disorders in a patient by administering to the patient a compound that inhibits binding of B7RP-1 to ICOS or inhibits signaling through the B7RP-1 pathway. Various therapeutic regimens are provided. Methods of identifying such compounds are also provided. The present invention further provides kits and pharmaceutical compositions useful in the present methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for treating and/or preventing thioredoxin (TRX)-mediated diseases and conditions, by administering to a subject in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof. The HDAC inhibitor can alter the expression of a thioredoxin-binding-protein (e.g. TBP-2), which in turn can lead to an altered TRX/thioredoxin-binding-protein cellular binding interaction, resulting in an increase or decrease in the level or activity of cellular TRX, for example the expression level or reducing activity of TRX. Thus the present invention relates to the use of HDAC inhibitors in a method of preventing and/or treating a wide variety of thioredoxin (TRX)-mediated diseases and conditions, such as inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, diseases associated with oxidative stress or diseases characterized by cellular hyperproliferation.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the generation and characterization of anti-huntingtin antibodies binding an epitope on the Huntington's disease protein. The invention further relates to the use of such anti-huntingtin antibodies in the diagnosis and treatment of Huntington's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to the identification of nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides, particularly VCC1, whose expression is modulated in angiogenesis. These nucleic acids and proteins have not previously been identified as having a biological role in angiogenesis. The invention further relates to compounds that modulate VCC1 expression and/or activity. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of VCC-1 expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of VCC-1 are provided. Also included are methods of diagnosis of VCC1 associated angiogenic disorders.

Abstract: A novel gene (designated 161P5C5) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 161P5C5 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 161P5C5 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 161P5C5 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 161P5C5 can be used in active or passive immunization.

Abstract: A gene that is a modulator of tumor growth and metastasis in certain cancer types is provided. This gene and corresponding polypeptide have diagnostic and therapeutic application for detecting and treating cancers that involve expression of BRCC-1 such as breast cancer and lung cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a human suffering from myocardial ischemia, cardiac arrhythmia, or both. The method comprises administering locally to a heart of a human an effective amount of an enzyme inhibitor that inhibits formation of angiotensin II in the heart. The invention also provides an isolated human renin of about 32-36 kDa.

Abstract: The present invention shows that site-specific antibodies to the (Na++K+)-ATPase exert a potent biological effect in cardiac myocytes and demonstrates a key structural region of the enzyme that participates in the regulation of cardiac contractility. These results establish an important link between a biological action and a precise molecular structure of the (Na++K+)-ATPase. Furthermore, the antibody-induced positive inotropic effect is independent of inactivation of the enzyme may reveal a novel mode for (Na++K+)-ATPase to regulate cardiac function. The data provide new molecular insights into the structural and functional relationship of the ubiquitous (Na++K+)-ATPase.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method for more accurately assaying the enzyme activities of mCK isozymes and a method for separately assaying the enzyme activities of CK isozymes by separately assaying the enzyme activities of ubiquitous mCK (umCK) and sarcomeric mCK (smCK).

Abstract: There is disclosed a cancer malignancy diagnostic assay comprising obtaining a sample of a body fluid or tissue, performing a sequence identity assay to look for the presence of iPFK-2 specific sequences; an anticancer pharmaceutical composition comprising a specific antisense oligonucleotide to the inventive isolated iPFK-2 sequence and a pharmaceutically acceptable oligonucleotide carrier; and a method for finding therapeutically active anti-cancer compounds comprising screening compounds for activity to inhibit iPFK-2, preferably kinase activity.

Abstract: A method for improving body weight gain and increasing feed conversion efficiency of in animals by feeding the animals a diet containing antibodies against anti-nutritional factors in food.

Abstract: An immune response is modulated by selectively inhibiting ERAAP (an acronym for ER aminopeptidase associated with antigen processing) and confirming a resultant immune response modulation. More particularly, the method comprises contacting a patient determined to be in need of immune response modulation with a physiologically acceptable dosage composition comprising an effective amount of an inhibitor of ERAAP activity; confirming a resultant inhibition of said ERAAP activity and confirming a resultant immune response modulation in the patient. A variety of selective inhibitors are shown to be effective, including amino thiols, such as leucine thiol, ERAAP-specific antibody complementarity-determining region, and an ERAAP-specific siRNA.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to an extracellular signal regulated kinase, ERK-5.

Abstract: The invention provides a human goose-type lysozyme (GOLY) and polynucleotides which identify and encode GOLY. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating or preventing disorders associated with expression of GOLY.

Abstract: The invention provides a SHINC-2 polynucleotide, which can be a nucleic acid encoding all or a portion of a SHINC-2 protein, or a complementary polynucleotide or antisense polynucleotide. In another aspect, the invention provides a SHINC-2 polypeptide, which can be a full-length SHINC-2 protein or a fragment thereof or an analog or homolog thereof Desirably, the SHINC-2 polypeptide modulates apoptosis. In another aspect, the invention provides an antibody that specifically binds a SHINC-2 polypeptide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies and related molecules that immunospecifically bind to BLyS. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for detecting or diagnosing a disease or disorder associated with aberrant BLyS expression or inappropriate function of BLyS comprising antibodies or fragments or variants thereof or related molecules that immunospecifically bind to BLyS. The present invention further relates to methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating a disease or disorder associated with aberrant BLyS expression or inappropriate BLyS function comprising administering to an animal an effective amount of one or more antibodies or fragments or variants thereof or related molecules that immunospecifically bind to BLyS.

Abstract: A novel gene (designated 193P1E1B) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 193P1E1B exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 193P1E1B provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 193P1E1B gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 191P1E1B can be used in active or passive immunization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of removing 3-deoxyglucosone and other alpha-dicarbonyl sugars from skin. The invention further relates to methods of inhibiting production and function of 3-deoxyglucosone and other alpha-dicarbonyl sugars in skin. The invention also relates to methods of treating 3-deoxyglucosone and other alpha-dicarbonyl sugars associated diseases and disorders of skin.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel nucleic acids, novel polypeptide sequences encoded by these nucleic acids and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of inhibiting angiogenesis within a tissue of interest by providing either intact or nicked &bgr;2-Glycoprotein 1 (&bgr;2GP1) to cells associated with the tissue. The presence of &bgr;2GP1 inhibits angiogenesis within the tissue, in part by preventing neovascularization into the tissue. The disclosure also provides a method for treating tumors by providing &bgr;2GP1 to the tumor.

Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits for diagnosing and treating cancer and muscular disorders are provided. Therapeutic compositions may comprise agents that modulate sphingolipid metabolism and/or signaling pathways. Such compositions may be administered to a mammal afflicted with cancer. Diagnostic methods and kits may employ an agent suitable for detecting alterations in endogenous genes involved in sphingolipid metabolism. Such methods and kits may be used to detect the presence of a cancer or to evaluate the prognosis of a known disease. SPL polypeptides, polynucleotides and antibodies are also provided.

Abstract: A fluorescent phospholipase assay is disclosed. Further disclosed are the identification of alpha-1-antitrypsin as a phospholipase A2 stimulator and phospholipase C inhibitor and the identification of mercaptalbumin as a phospholipase A2 inhibitor. Various applications involving the use of the phospholipase assay, alpha-1-antitrypsin and mercaptalbumin are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides human protein phosphatases (PP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode PP. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of PP.

Abstract: The invention provides human aminoacyl TRNA synthetases (ATRS) and polynucleotides which identify and encode ATRS. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with aberrant expression of ATRS.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and means for making and using Angptl3 polypeptides. The invention specifically concerns the use of Angptl3 polypeptides in inducing liver regeneration and angiogenesis. Further methods include the use of Angptl3 polypeptides in the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease. Also provided herein are antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: Human PDPK1 genes are identified as modulators of the p53 pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective p53 function. Methods for identifying modulators of p53, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of PDPK1 are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, including, but not limited to, atherosclerosis, reperfusion injury, hypertension, restenosis, arterial inflammation, heart failure, thrombosis and endothelial cell disorders. Specifically, the present invention identifies the differential expression of 1682, 6169, 6193, 7771, 14395, 29002, 33216, 43726, 69292, 21656, 32427, 2402, 7747, 1720, 9151, 60491, 1371, 7077, 33207, 1419, 18036, 16105, 38650, 14245, 58848, 1870, 25856, 32394, 3484, 345, 9252, 9135, 10532, 18610, 8165, 2448, 2445, 64624, 84237, 8912, 2868, 283, 2554, 9464, 17799, 26686, 43848, 32135, 12208, 2914, 51130, 19489, 21833, 2917, 59590, 15992, 2094, 2252, 3474, 9792, 15400, 1452 and 6585 genes in cardiovascular disease states, relative to their expression in normal, or non-cardiovascular disease states, and/or in response to manipulations relevant to cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: Chimeric, humanized and other RANK-L mAbs, derived from high affinity neutralizing mAbs, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, methods of treatment and diagnostics are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and treatment of hematological disorders. Specifically, the present invention identifies the differential expression of 131, 148, 199, 12303, 13906, 15513, 17822, 302, 5677, 194, 14393, 28059, 7366, 12212, 1981, 261, 12416, 270, 1410, 137, 1871, 13051, 1847, 1849, 15402, 340, 10217, 837, 1761, 8990 and 13249 genes in tissues relating to hematological disorders sensation, relative to their expression in normal, or non-hematological disorders disease states, and/or in response to manipulations relevant to hematological disorders. The present invention describes methods for the diagnostic evaluation and prognosis of various hematological disorders, and for the identification of subjects exhibiting a predisposition to such conditions. The invention also provides methods for identifying a compound capable of modulating hematological disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode novel polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies, which immunospecifically-bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the aforementioned polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders involving any one of these novel human nucleic acids and proteins.

Abstract: The present invention features methods of inhibiting tumor growth and/or tumor metastasis in a subject, and methods of treating cancer and/or increasing survival of a subject with a tumor, by inhibiting MCP-1 activity in the subject. The present invention also features methods of identifying a compound that inhibits tumor growth or metastasis, by exposing a sample including an MCP-1 polypeptide, an MCP-1 nucleic acid, an MCP-1 receptor polypeptide, or an MCP-1 receptor nucleic acid to a test compound, and detecting a decrease in MCP-1 activity in the sample, wherein a decrease in MCP-1 activity in the sample identifies a compound that inhibits tumor growth or tumor metastasis.

Abstract: A novel gene (designated 101P3A11 or PHOR-1) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 101P3A11 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 101P3A11 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 101P3A11 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 101P3A11 can be used in active or passive immunization.

Abstract: Chimeric, humanized and other RANK-L MAbs, derived from high affinity neutralizing MAbs, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, methods of treatment and diagnostics are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides human human kinases (PKIN) and polynucleotides which identify and encode PKIN. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associatedd withd abberant expression of PKIN.

Abstract: A novel gene (designated 158P1D7) and its encoded protein are described. While 158P1D7 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, it is aberrantly expressed in multiple cancers including set forth in Table 1. Consequently, 158P1D7 provides a diagnostic and/or therapeutic target for cancers. The 158P1D7 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit an immune response.

Abstract: The present invention provides a TADG-12 protein and a DNA fragment encoding such protein. Also provided is a vector/host cell capable of expressing the DNA. The present invention further provides various methods of early detection of associated ovarian and other malignancies, and of interactive therapies for cancer treatment by utilizing the DNA and/or protein disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for reducing formation or progression of neoplasms associated with immunosuppressive therapy in a mammal, the method comprising treating the mammal with an effective amount of an angiotensin II inhibitor. In addition the invention provides a method of preventing or treating a neoplasm in a mammal, the method includes treating the mammal with an effective amount of an angiotensin II inhibitor where the treatment is not associated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Also provided are compositions comprising an angiotensin II inhibitor and an immunosuppressive agent such as cyclosporin or FK506. The angiotensin II inhibitor of the invention includes proteins and polypeptides that bind angiotensin II receptors, anti-angiotensin II antibodies, angiotensin II receptors and fragments thereof. In another aspect the invention provides methods for identifying compounds capable of inhibiting the formation or proliferation of tumors in a mammal undergoing immunosuppressive therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and reagents for diagnosing and treating diabetes.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating necrosis and for treating neurological and cardiovascular diseases are described. The inventors have shown that BNIP3 is involved in cell necrosis and cell death involved in cardiovascular and neurological diseases.

Abstract: Agents with integrin-afffecting activity, including antibodies and molecules having the antigen-binding portion of such antibodies, are used to regulate inflammatory mediators, including TL-1&bgr;, IL-6, IL-8, nitric oxide, PGE2 and MMPs.

Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding various proteases, from a mammal, reagents related thereto, including specific antibodies, and purified proteins are described. Methods of using said reagents and related diagnostic kits are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a monoclonal antibody which can specifically and efficiently recognize hTERT protein; which is the catalytic subunit of telomerase, and provides a human chimeric antibody, a CDR grafted antibody, a single chain antibody, and a disulfide stabilized antibody each containing the monoclonal antibody. In addition, the present invention provides a method for detecting/quantitating hTERT protein using these antibodies, and provides diagnosis method, diagnosis agent, and therapeutic agent, for diseases, such as cancer, in which telomerase is involved using these bodies.

Abstract: Provided are methods of identifying inhibitors of &bgr;-secretase that employ modified &bgr;-secretase substrates. The modified &bgr;-secretase substrates have &bgr;-secretase cleavage sites that are altered from wild type. The amino acid sequences of the altered &bgr;-secretase cleavage sites contain different amino acids in at least one of the positions P2-P1-P1′-P2′ of the &bgr;-secretase cleavage site. Many of the modified &bgr;-secretase substrates are more efficient substrates for &bgr;-secretase than are corresponding substrates having wild-type sequences, that is, these modified substrates are more susceptible to enzymatic breakdown by &bgr;-secretase. Recombinant polynucleotide molecules encoding the modified &bgr;-secretase substrates are provided. Antibodies that recognize cleavage products of the modified &bgr;-secretase substrates are provided. Stable cell lines expressing the modified &bgr;-secretase substrates are provided.

Abstract: Polynucleotides which encode the polypeptide SOD-4, as well as such polypeptides, and antibodies against the polypeptide and the use of the polypeptide as a pharmaceutical for treating cerebral ischaemia, ulcers, inflammation, arrhythmia, oedema and paraquat intoxication as well as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and radiation injury.

Abstract: A novel polypeptide, a polynucleotide encoding this polypeptide, an expression vector comprising this polynucleotide, a cell transfected with the expression vector, an antibody binding to the above polypeptide, a convenient screening method for obtaining an agent for treating joint diseases, and a process for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for treating joint diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: Antibodies, and particularly human antibodies, are disclosed that demonstrate activity in the treatment of demyelinating diseases as well as other diseases of the central nervous system that are of viral, bacterial or idiopathic origin, including neural dysfunction caused by spinal cord injury. Neuromodulatory agents are set forth that include and comprise a material selected from the group consisting of an antibody capable of binding structures or cells in the central nervous system, a peptide analog, a hapten, active fragments thereof, agonists thereof, mimics thereof, monomers thereof and combinations thereof. The neuromodulatory agent has one or more of the following characteristics: it is capable of inducing remyelination; binding to neural tissue; promoting Ca++ signaling with oligodendrocytes; and promoting cellular proliferation of glial cells. Amino acid and DNA sequences of exemplary antibodies are disclosed.