Abstract: A mixture comprising at least one inhibitor or suppressor of the expression of a gene and at least one molecule binding to an expression product of said gene.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the treatment of disorders characterized by the overexpression of ErbB2. More specifically, the invention concerns the treatment of human patients susceptible to or diagnosed with cancer overexpressing ErbB2 with anti-ErbB2 antibody.

Abstract: A method of treating a condition associated with heparanase expression by administering a heparanase activity neutralizing monoclonal anti-heparanase antibody, the monoclonal anti-heparanase antibody being for neutralizing heparanase catalytic activity.

Abstract: Methods of promoting wound healing or treating a wound healing disorder in a patient and methods of preventing or treating a skin disorder in a patient are disclosed. As an active ingredient Eps 8 is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention comprises the method of treating host organisms (i.e. human or animal) in need of a drug having anti-neoplastic activity comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of venom anti-serum either alone or preferably in combination with a Phospholipase C inhibitor of non-toxic nature or monoclonal or polyclonal anti-serum to Phospholipase C enzyme or a vaccine containing in whole or in part venom and/or other components of animal, insect or plant origin showing Phosphiolipase A 2 and/or Phospholipase C activity.

Abstract: A partial inhibitor of factor VIII such as a monoclonal antibody is useful for preventing and/or treating a disease selected from the group consisting of systemic inflammatory response syndrome, sepsis, septic shock, thrombus formation in the micro-vasculature and disseminated intravascular coagulation in a mammal by partially inhibiting thrombin formation.

Abstract: The present invention describes a human presenilin-interacting protein, ubiquilin, that modulates presenilin protein levels and is associated with neuropathological lesions such as neurofibrillary tangles and Lewy bodies in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease affected brains. Also, the present invention relates to anti-ubiquilin antibodies that prominently stain neurons. The present invention further relates to introducing and expressing ubiquilin to modulate cell functions relating to presenilin synthesis.

Abstract: This invention provides for a tumor suppressor gene inactivation of which is a causal factor in nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome and various sporadic basal cell carcinomas. The NBCCS gene is a homologue of the Drosophila patched (ptc) gene.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery of methods for purification of an acid active hyaluronidase found in human plasma (hpHAse), including both biochemical and immunoaffinity purification methods. The method of immunoaffinity purification of the invention is based on the discovery of a method for identifying antibodies that specifically bind native hpHAse (anti-native hpHAse antibodies), and anti-native hpHAse antibodies identified by this screening method. The invention also features an assay for sensitive detection of HAse activity using biotinylated hyaluronic acid (bHA). Purification and characterization of hpHAse lead to the inventors' additional discovery that hpHAse is encoded by the LuCa-1 gene, which gene is present in the human chromosome at 3p21.3, a region associated with tumor suppression. The invention additionally features methods of treating tumor-bearing patients by administration of hpHAse and/or transformation of cells with hpHAse-encoding DNA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the general field of treating bone marrow failure and cancer. The invention, in part, utilizes inhibitors of Fas antigen (CD95) induced apoptosis to treat bone marrow failure and to improve cancer therapies.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel protein p140 polypeptide which is a key protein involved in the signal transmission system of insulin; method for preparation of it; DNA encoding the said polypeptide; vector derived the said DNA; host cells transformed the said vector; antibody of the said polypeptide; pharmaceutical composition containing the said peptide or antibody; method for the prevention and/or treatment of diabetes, which is characterized by tyrosine phosphorylation of the said protein p140; agent for the prevention and/or treatment for the currently said the prevention and/or treatment method; agent for the prevention and/or treatment of diabetes, which is characterized by containing a compound which can tyrosine phosphorylation of protein p140, as active ingredient and the screening methods of the said prevention and/or treatment agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides means and methods of transforming bacteria, fungi including yeast, animal and plant cells, seeds, tissues and whole plants in order to yield transformants capable of expressing novel &bgr;-carotene dioxygenases and accumulating important metabolites of the carotene/retinoid pathway such as vitamin A aldehyde and retinoic acid. The present invention further provides means and methods to biotechnically produce retinoids using cells, tissues, organs or whole organisms which natively or after transformation accumulate &bgr;-carotene or which take up &bgr;-carotene from the medium. The present invention also provides DNA molecules encoding symmetrically and asymmetrically cleaving &bgr;-carotene dioxygenases derived from different sources and taxonomic groups of living organisms designed to be suitable for carrying out the method of the invention, and plasmids or vector systems comprising said molecules.

Abstract: RRP genes are identified as modulators of the p53 or p21 pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective p53 or p21 function. Methods for identifying modulators of p53 or p21, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of RRP are provided. Modulating agents identified using the methods of the invention can be used to specifically inhibit growth of tumor cells that overexpress an RRP protein. mRRP1 knockout mice are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the therapy and diagnosis of cancer, such as ovarian cancer, are disclosed. Compositions may comprise one or more ovarian carcinoma proteins, immunogenic portions thereof, polynucleotides that encode such portions or antibodies or immune system cells specific for such proteins. Such compositions may be used, for example, for the prevention and treatment of diseases such as ovarian cancer. Methods are further provided for identifying tumor antigens that are secreted from ovarian carcinomas and/or other tumors. Polypeptides and polynucleotides as provided herein may further be used for the diagnosis and monitoring of ovarian cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel &agr;-catenin with a new, specific expression pattern in mainly heart and testis. The invention further relates to the use of this &agr;-catenin in the prediction, diagnosis, and/or treatment of cadherin-catenin related diseases, in particular cardiomyopathies and male infertility.

Abstract: A protein obtainable from a non pathogenic microorganism, said protein having mucosa binding promoting activity and a molecular weight of 20-40 kD is disclosed. Application of such a protein or a peptide derived therefrom in a method of screening non pathogenic microorganisms for a microorganism capable of specifically binding mucosa, said method comprising detection in a manner known per se of the presence of a particular protein on or in a microorganism or in a culture of microorganisms, said particular protein being the already defined protein. Kits suitable for such a screening method are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to methods of influencing central nervous system cells to produce progeny useful in the treatment of CNS disorders. More specifically, the invention includes methods of exposing a patient suffering from such a disorder to a reagent that modulates the proliferation, migration, differentiation and survival of central nervous system cells via Reelin, Gas6 or Protein S signaling. These methods are useful for reducing at least one symptom of the disorder.

Abstract: A novel gene (designated 158P1H4) and its encoded protein are described. While 158P1H4 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, it is aberrantly expressed in multiple cancers including set forth in Table 1. Consequently, 158P1H4 provides a diagnostic and/or therapeutic target for cancers,. The 158P1H4 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit an immune response.

Abstract: Nucleic acid compositions encoding polypeptide products with diglyceride acyltransferase and/or monoacylglycerol acyltransferase activity, as well as the polypeptide products encoded thereby, i.e., mammalian DGAT2&agr;, MGAT1, or MGAT2 polypeptide products, and methods for producing the same, are provided. Also provided are: methods and compositions for modulating DGAT2&agr;, MGAT1, or MGAT2 activity; DGAT2&agr;, MGAT1, or MGAT2 transgenic cells, animals and plants, as well as methods for their preparation; and methods for making diglyceride, diglyceride compositions, triglycerides and triglyceride compositions, as well as the compositions produced by these methods. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including research, medicine, agriculture and industry applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for pulmonary hypertension, comprising an antagonistic mutein of MCP-1 or a salt thereof, a DNA molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the antagonistic mutein of MCP-1, or a neutralizing antibody against MCP-1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to newly discovered human histone deacetylases (HDACs), also referred to as histone deacetylase-like polypeptides. The polynucleotide sequences and encoded polypeptides of the novel HDACs are encompassed by the invention, as well as vectors comprising these polynucleotides and host cells comprising these vectors. The invention also relates to antibodies that bind to the disclosed HDAC polypeptides, and methods employing these antibodies. Also related are methods of screening for modulators, such as inhibitors or antagonists, or agonists. The invention also relates to diagnostic and therapeutic applications which employ the disclosed HDAC polynucleotides, polypeptides, and antibodies, and HDAC modulators. Such applications can be used with diseases and disorders associated with abnormal cell growth or proliferation, cell differentiation, and cell survival, e.g., neoplastic cell growth, and especially breast and prostate cancers or tumors.

Abstract: The present invention is related to antibodies directed to the antigen PDGFD and uses of such antibodies. In particular, in accordance with the present invention, there are provided fully human monoclonal antibodies directed to the antigen PDGFD. Nucelotide sequences encoding, and amino acid sequences comprising, heavy and light chain immunoglobulin molecules, particularly sequences corresponding to contiguous heavy and light chain sequences spanning the framework regions and/or complementarity determining regions (CDR's), specifically from FR1 through FR4 or CDR1 through CDR3, are provided. Hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such immunoglobulin molecules and monoclonal antibodies are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders, including, but not limited to, obesity, overweight, diabetes, insulin resistance, anorexia, and cachexia. The invention further provides methods for identifying a compound capable of treating a metabolic disorder. The invention also provides methods for identifying a compound capable of modulating a metabolic activity. Yet further, the invention provides a method for modulating a metabolic activity. In addition, the invention provides a method for treating a subject having a metabolic disorder characterized by aberrant MMP-12 polypeptide activity or aberrant MMP-12 nucleic acid expression. In another aspect, the invention provides methods for modulating lipogenesis in a subject and methods for modulating lipolysis in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and treatment of pain or painful disorders. Specifically, the present invention identifies the differential expression of 577, 20739 OR 57145 genes in tissues relating to pain sensation, relative to their expression in normal, or non-painful disease states, and/or in response to manipulations relevant to pain. The present invention describes methods for the diagnostic evaluation and prognosis of various cardiovascular diseases, and for the identification of subjects exhibiting a predisposition to such conditions. The invention also provides methods for identifying a compound capable of modulating pain or painful disorders. The present invention also provides methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds as treatments of pain and painful disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed are isolated antibodies that specifically bind a murine pituitary tumor transforming gene carboxy-terminal peptide (PTTG-C).

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and treatment of pain or painful disorders. Specifically, the present invention identifies the differential expression of 1465, 1587, 2146, 2207, 32838, 336 OR 52908 genes in tissues relating to pain sensation, relative to their expression in normal, or non-painful disease states, and/or in response to manipulations relevant to pain. The present invention describes methods for the diagnostic evaluation and prognosis of various cardiovascular diseases, and for the identification of subjects exhibiting a predisposition to such conditions. The invention also provides methods for identifying a compound capable of modulating pain or painful disorders. The present invention also provides methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds as treatments of pain and painful disorders.

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, thrombosis and endothelial cell disorders. Specifically, the present invention identifies the differential expression of 1419, 58765 or 2210 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. The present invention describes methods for the diagnostic evaluation and prognosis of various cardiovascular diseases, and for the identification of subjects exhibiting a predisposition to such conditions. The invention also provides methods for identifying a compound capable of modulating cardiovascular disease. The present invention also provides methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds as treatments of cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and treatment of a urological disorder or urological disorders. Specifically, the present invention identifies the differential expression of 1435, 559, 34021, 44099, 25278, 641, 260, 55089, 21407, 42032, 46656, 62553, 302, 323, 12303, 985, 13237, 13601, 18926, 318, 2058 and 6351 genes in tissues relating to urological disorders, relative to their expression in normal, or non-urological disorders, and/or in response to manipulations relevant to a urological disorder. The present invention describes methods for the diagnostic evaluation and prognosis of various urological 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 a urological disorder or urological disorders. The present invention also provides methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds as treatments of urological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to all facets of novel polynucleotides, the polypeptides they encode, antibodies and specific binding partners thereto, and their applications to research, diagnosis, drug discovery, therapy, clinical medicine, forensic science and medicine, etc. The polynucleotides are modulated during angiogeneis and are therefore useful in variety of ways, including, but not limited to, as molecular markers, as drug targets, and for detecting, diagnosing, staging, monitoring, prognosticating, preventing or treating, determining predisposition to, etc., diseases and conditions, determining predisposition to, etc., diseases and conditions, such as abnormal, insufficient, excessive, etc.

Abstract: Methods and related immunoglobulin peptides and fragments thereof are disclosed that enhance the cell-mediated immune response of a patient to deposits of amyloid fibrils. These methods exploit the opsonizing effect of antibodies directed toward amyloid material or its component parts.

Abstract: Disclosed are isolated antibodies that specifically bind a rat pituitary tumor transforming gene carboxy-terminal peptide (PTTG-C).

Abstract: An antagonist to the activator of the Rse and Mer receptor protein tyrosine kinases, encoded by growth arrest-specific gene 6 (gas6), is found to be useful in a method of treating an insulin-resistant disorder such as diabetes. More particularly, a method for treating an insulin-resistant disorder is provided which comprises administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of a composition comprising a gas6 antagonist. A hypoglycemic agent may be co-administered with the gas6 antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment and diagnosis of pain disorders. The invention further provides methods for identifying a compound capable of treating a pain disorder. In addition, the invention provides a method for treating a subject having a pain disorder characterized by aberrant 57749 polypeptide activity or aberrant 57749 nucleic acid expression.

Abstract: The present invention, based on the discovery of a new biological phenomena, provides methods and compositions for use in identifying agents that modulate the phosphorylation of survivin, the interaction between survivin and p34cdc2-cyclin B1 kinase complex, and the interaction between survivin and caspase-9. Related methods and compositions can be used to modulate survivin regulated apoptosis.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for regulating abnormal cell growth and proliferation mediated by p21Waf1/Cip1 using inhibitors of p21Waf1/CiP1.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the discovery that inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (e.g. MMP-9) can reduce neurological damage (e.g. secondary damage) following trauma to nervous tissue in a mammal, and/or reduce abnormal vascular permeability associated with spinal cord injury, and/or improving recovery of neurological function following injury to neurological tissue. Methods of use of matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors for such applications are provided.

Abstract: Provided herein is disclosure about the development and characterization of an antibody (mhoe-4) which binds to antigen cytokeratin 8, which is present on a variety of human cancers such as ovarian, breast, lung, prostate, colon, kidney, thyroid, bone, upper digestive tract, and pancreatic cancers. Methods of diagnosing and treating various cancers by using antibodies such as mhoe-4 directed against this antigen are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel members of the Tumor Necrosis Factor family of receptors. The invention provides isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding human TR11, TR11SV1, and TR11SV2 receptors. TR11, TR11SV1, and TR11SV2 polypeptides are also provided, as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of TR11, TR11SV1, and TR11SV2 receptor activity. The present invention further relates to antibodies that specifically bind TR11, TR11SV1, and/or TR11SV2. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting disease states related to the aberrant expression of TR11, TR11SV1, and TR11SV2 receptors. Further provided are therapeutic methods for treating disease states related to aberrant proliferation and differentiation of cells which express the TR11, TR11SV1, and TR11SV2 receptors.

Abstract: A method for modulation of plasma membrane associated Human Leukocyte Elastase (HLE) to inflammatory states by interaction of HLE with an antagonist to inhibit HLE and thereby interruption in plasma associated events (e.g. HIV disease progression, bacterial infections and autoimmune diseases), which are responsive/sensitive to such inflammation. The antagonist suitable for use in this invention is designed to interact with each of the catalytic triad of the HLE plasma membranes protein and the lipid interactive amino acids of the HLE plasma membrane protein.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for regulating ubiquitination in a cell. In particular, the present invention provides purified polypeptides comprising an ubiquitination-regulating domain. The invention also provides methods of using such polypeptides for screening for agents, for producing antibodies, and for treatment of diseases, e.g., proliferative diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune diseases, metabolic disease and developmental abnormalities. The invention further provides antibodies that bind an ubiquitination-regulating domain and agents and antibodies that regulate ubiquitination in cells, e.g., by modulating the interaction between a TSG101 protein and an MDM2 protein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the identification of novel targets for diagnosis, prognosis, therapeutic intervention and prevention of autoimmune disorders, transplant rejection and cancer. In particular, the present invention is directed to the identification of novel targets which are CD25+ differential markers. The present invention is further directed to methods of high-throughput screening for test compounds capable of modulating the activity of proteins encoded by the novel targets. Moreover, the present invention is also directed to methods that can be used to assess the efficacy of test compounds and therapies for the ability to inhibit an autoimmune disorder or transplant rejection. Methods for determining the long term prognosis in a subject are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 18080 nucleic acid molecules, which encode serine carboxypeptidase members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 18080 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 18080 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 18080 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-18080 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. Methods utilizing compositions of the invention to treat, prevent or diagnose hematopoietic disorders, e.g., erythroid-associated disorders, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound capable of modulating the activity and/or expression of hr44, for use in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis and treatment of hematological disorders. Specifically, the present invention identifies the differential expression of 252, 304, 1980, 14717, 9941, 19310 OR 17832 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. The present invention also provides methods for the identification and therapeutic use of compounds as treatments of hematological disorders.

Abstract: A novel gene (designated 83P2H3) and its encoded protein are described. While 83P2H3 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, it is aberrantly expressed in prostate cancer. Consequently, 83P2H3 provides a diagnostic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 83P2H3 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit an immune response.

Abstract: Provided herein are polypeptides designated CVSP17 polypeptides that exhibit protease activity as a single chain or as an activated two chain form. Methods using the polypeptides to identify compounds that modulate the protease activity thereof are provided. The polypeptides also serve as tumor markers.

Abstract: The present invention identifies a novel protein-protein interaction between Raf-1 and apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1, thereby identifying a molecular basis for cross-talk between the Raf-1-mediated signaling and ASK-1-meditated apoptotic signaling. The invention provides methods for screening for agents that are capable of disrupting the disclosed protein-protein interaction or which are capable of modulating ASK1-mediated apoptosis. The invention further provides Raf-1 binding polypeptides, derived from the N-terminal regulatory domain of ASK1, that find utility as therapeutic agents, as reagents for establishing screening assays, as an immunogens to elicit peptide specific antibodies and as paradigmatic agents for the design or identification of small molecules that share a sufficiently similar structure so as to inhibit or promote the disclosed ASK1/Raf-1 interaction.

Abstract: A method is provided for inhibiting or preventing adherence of cancer cells or immunocytes to their target cells or target tissues by reducing the level of activity of FX enzyme in the cells. The reduction may either be in the amount of the FX protein or in the enzymatic activity of the protein in the cells.

Abstract: Targeted therapeutic agents, comprising a linking carrier, a therapeutic entity associated with the linking carrier, and at least one targeting entity are provided, as well as methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: Nucleic acid compositions encoding polypeptide products with diglyceride acyltransferase and/or monoacylglycerol acyltransferase activity, as well as the polypeptide products encoded thereby, i.e., mammalian DGAT2&agr; and MGAT1 polypeptide products, and methods for producing the same, are provided. Also provided are: methods and compositions for modulating DGAT2&agr; and MGAT1 activity; DGAT2&agr; and MGAT1 transgenic cells, animals and plants, as well as methods for their preparation; and methods for making diglyceride, diglyceride compositions, triglycerides and triglyceride compositions, as well as the compositions produced by these methods. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including research, medicine, agriculture and industry applications.