Abstract: The present invention relates to improved methods for the treatment or prevention of disease with gene therapy or vaccines comprising host optimized GM-CSF nucleic acid sequences. More particularly, the invention provides methods for codon optimized GM-CSF with enhanced expression and adjuvant activity ex vivo and in vivo. The present invention also provides for methods of optimizing homologous gene expression ex vivo and in vitro or in transgenic animals.

Abstract: This invention relates to newly identified polynucleotides, polypeptides encoded by such polynucleotides, the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides, as well as the production and isolation of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. More particularly, the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention have been identified as porcine stem cell factors, and in particular membrane-bound porcine stem cell factors, and still more particularly as being involved in the culture of pluripotent or totipotent porcine cells.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for systemically minimizing the inflammatory effects of TNF-&agr; are disclosed. The compositions include particles of bioactive glass with a particle size less than about 20 &mgr;m, alone or in combination with anti-inflammatory agents and other therapeutic agents. The compositions can include an appropriate carrier for oral, intramuscular, intraperitoneal or intravenous administration. When administered to a patient, the particles bring about elevated levels of IL-6 and do not cause elevated levels of TNF-&agr;.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleotide sequences encoding a modulator of NF-&kgr;B, and to the polypeptides encoded by the nucleotide sequences. In particular, the invention relates to nucleotide sequences and the polypeptides encoded thereby, wherein the polypeptides are involved in the response to NF-&kgr;B-activating stimuli, including HTLV-1 Tax, LPS, PMA and IL-1. The invention also relates to antibodies to the modulator of NF-&kgr;B, methods of detecting modulator of NF-&kgr;B using the antibodies, methods of treatment associated with NF-&kgr;B activation and to methods of identifying compounds which modulate the activity of the modulator of NF-&kgr;B.

Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotides encoding NF-kB-associated polypeptides, fragments and homologues thereof. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polypeptides. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods for applying these NF-kB-associated polypeptides to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of various diseases and/or disorders related to these polypeptides. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to zcytor17lig polynucleotide, polypeptide and anti-zcytor17 antibody molecules. The zcytor17lig is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the immune system, and proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions comprising an IL-1 mutein that is useful as an adjuvant for stimulating a controlled immune response when administered to a human or animal. For example, muteins of IL-1&bgr; can be used according to the invention. The mutein composition can include a vaccine antigen, such as whole inactivated or attenuated virus, recombinant or synthetic peptides, and other antigenic materials. The present invention also pertains to the use of an IL-1 mutein in a human or animal as an adjuvant to increase immune responses to an antigen or other material to which an immune response is desired.

Abstract: Nucleic acid moleucles that encode conjugates containing as a ligand a chemokine receptor targeting agents, such as chemokines, and a targeted agent, such as a toxin are provided. These conjugates are used to treat inflammatory responses associated with activation, proliferation and migration of immune effector cells, including leukocyte cell types, neutrophils, macrophages, and eosinophils.

Abstract: The invention concerns a nucleic acid molecule which includes a nucleic acid sequence coding for a chemokine, a neuropeptide precursor or at least one neuropeptide, as well as a host cell which contains this nucleic acid molecule. In addition the invention concerns a polypeptide molecule which functions as chemokine or neuropeptide or contains at least one neuropeptide, as well as fragments thereof which include at least one neuropeptide, and a procedure for the manufacture of the polypeptide molecule or of a fragment thereof. In addition the invention concerns antibodies, demonstration procedures and test-kits as well as pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: Isolated ligands, DNAs encoding such ligands, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated ligands can be used to enhance the functional capacity of dendritic cells.

Abstract: An adenoviral vector including at least one DNA sequence encoding a clotting factor, such as, for example, Factor VIII, or Factor IX. Such vectors may be administered to a host in an amount effective to treat hemophilia in the host. The vectors infect hepatocytes very efficiently, whereby the hepatocytes express the DNA sequence encoding the clotting factor.

Abstract: The invention relates to the equine GM-CSF, its nucleotide coding sequence and its amino acid sequence, as well as its use as adjuvant in equine vaccination and as non-specific immunity stimulant. The invention also includes compositions containing equine GM-CSF or vectors expressing GM-CSF in vivo.

Abstract: The gene of human acidic fibroblast growth factor 155 (haFGF 155) has been obtained by chemical synthesis. The nucleotide sequence of haFGF 155 gene has been deduced on the basis of haFGF 155 amino acid sequence as described in the literature. The amino acid sequence of the synthesized haFGF 155 does not differ from those described in the literature. The nucleotide sequence of haFGF gene differs from those described previously. For chemical synthesis of haFGF 155 gene, codons were used which are the ones most often used by E. coli in highly expressed E. coli proteins. A plasmid with haPGF 155 (phaFGF 155) gene was obtained and was used to transform E. coli. Production of haFGF 154 protein was achieved by cultivation of the producer strain under conditions which slow down the lytic development of lambda phage. The haFGF 154 protein accumulated in culture medium in a soluble condition as a result of the producer strain cells lysis by the lambda phage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel CK&bgr;-13 protein which is a member of the chemokine family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human CK&bgr;-13 protein. CK&bgr;-13 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 CK&bgr;-13 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses albumin fusion proteins. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the albumin fusion proteins of the invention are also encompassed by the invention, as are vectors containing these nucleic acids, host cells transformed with these nucleic acids vectors, and methods of making the albumin fusion proteins of the invention and using these nucleic acids, vectors, and/or host cells. Additionally the present invention encompasses pharmaceutical compositions comprising albumin fusion proteins and methods of treating, preventing, or ameliorating diseases, disordrs or conditions using albumin fusion proteins of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of four novel G-protein coupled receptors that are amplified in breast cancer cells, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of G-protein coupled receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated polypeptide useful for immunisation against self-antigens. In particular the invention relates to a self-protein that is capable of raising auto-antibodies when administered in vivo. The invention particularly relates to rendering human cytokines immunogenic in humans. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and their use in medicine and to methods for their production.

Abstract: The present invention provides a genomic DNA of Buchnera. That is, this invention provides genes derived from Buchnera sp., comprising DNA of the following (a) or (b); (a) a DNA selected from a group consisting of a DNA having a nucleotide sequence ranging from a start point to an end point as shown in Table 1 in a nucleotide sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:1, or a DNA complementary thereto, and (b) a DNA hybridizing to the DNA of (a) under stringent conditions and encoding a protein having a function same as that of the product expressed by the DNA.

Abstract: A complex at least formed from at least one component A and at least one component B, wherein component A has a binding activity for cellular surface structures, and component B carries a protease or derivatives thereof as an effector function.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a human TIE-2 ligand. In addition, the invention provides for a receptorbody which specifically binds a human TIE-2 ligand. The invention also provides an antibody which specifically binds a human TIE-2 ligand. The invention further provides for an antagonist of human TIE-2. The invention further provides for a ligandbody which specifically binds TIE-2 receptor. The invention also provides for therapeutic compositions as well as a method of blocking blood vessel growth, a method of promoting neovascularization, a method of promoting the growth, differentiation or migration of cells expressing the TIE-2 receptor, including, but not limited to, hematopoietic precursor cells, a method of blocking the growth, differentiation or migration of cells expressing the TIE-2 receptor including, but not limited to, hematopoietic precursor cells, and a method of attenuating or preventing tumor growth in a human.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses novel splice variant forms of the muopioid receptor-1 (KOR-3) and the polynucleotide sequences encoding the KOR-3 splice variants. The invention further encompasses methods of screening for compositions regulating the KOR-3 splice variant activities and the development of therapeutic modalities directed to regulating activity. Regulation of the KOR-3 splice variant activities may impact the physiologic processes of analgesia and weight management.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of novel serine proteases in Gram-positive microorganisms. The present invention provides the nucleic acid and amino acid sequences for the Bacillus subtilis serine proteases SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4 and SP5. The present invention also provides host cells having a mutation or deletion of part or all of the gene encoding SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4 and SP5. The present invention also provides host cells further comprising nucleic acid encoding desired heterologous proteins such as enzymes. The present invention also provides a cleaning composition comprising a serine protease of the present invention.

Abstract: There are disclosed therapeutic compositions and methods using isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding a human myeloid progenitor inhibitory factor-1 (MPIF-1) polypeptide (previously termed MIP-3 and chemokine &bgr;8(CK&bgr;8 or ckb-8)); a human monocyte-colony inhibitory factor (M-CIF) polypeptide (previously termed MIP1-&ggr; and chemokine &bgr;1(CK&bgr;1 or ckb-1)), and a macrophage inhibitory protein-4 (MIP-4), as well as MPIF-1, M-CIF and/or MIP-4 polypeptides themselves, as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel CK&agr;-6 protein which is a member of the alpha chemokine family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human CK&agr;-6 protein. CK&agr;-6 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 CK&agr;-6 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting CNS and immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating CNS and immune system-related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel CK&agr;-4 protein which is a member of the CXC chemokine family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human CK&agr;-4 protein. CK&agr;-4 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 CK&agr;-4 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of novel genes and proteins, which function in pathways involved in brain pathogenesis. In particular, the novel genes and proteins relate to inflammatory tissue responses caused by brain injuries such trauma, ischemia or autoimmune-inflammation or other diseases or processes related to neuroinflammation. The compounds disclosed in the present invention are useful as therapeutics, diagnostics and in screening assays.

Abstract: Chemokines are implicated in inflammation, ischemia and reperfusion injury, wound healing, allergies, as well as bacterial and viral pathogenesis. Moreover, chemokines may be involved in chronic diseases such as arthritis, asthma, and atherosclerosis. The present invention provides a new form of chemokine, designated as “Zchemo14.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ZCYTO18 polynucleotide and polypeptide molecules. The ZCYTO18 is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chimeric transmembrane immunoreceptors, named “zetakines,” comprised of an extracellular domain comprising a soluble receptor ligand linked to a support region capable of tethering the extracellular domain to a cell surface, a transmembrane region and an intracellular signalling domain. Zetakines, when expressed on the surface of T lymphocytes, direct T cell activity to those specific cells expressing a receptor for which the soluble receptor ligand is specific. Zetakine chimeric immunoreceptors represent a novel extension of antibody-based immunoreceptors for redirecting the antigen specificity of T cells, with application to treatment of a variety of cancers, particularly via the autocrin/paracrine cytokine systems utilized by human maligancy.

Abstract: A novel human tumor suppressor gene coding for a tumor suppressor protein and whose expression is inhibited by human growth hormone. The DNA composing the gene, and the protein coded by the gene are also provided. The DNA has a nucleotide sequence set forth under SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:2 in the Sequence Listing.

Abstract: Human Chemokine Beta-10 polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such chemokine polypeptides and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such chemokine polypeptides for the treatment of leukemia, tumors, chronic infections, autoimmune disease, fibrotic disorders, wound healing and psoriasis. Antagonists against such chemokine polypeptides and their use as a therapeutic to treat rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune and chronic inflammatory and infective diseases, allergic reactions, prostaglandin-independent fever and bone marrow failure are also disclosed.

Abstract: Anti-hedgehog antibodies directed at blocking the binding of hedgehog to its receptor patched-1, will impair lipid metabolism and storage. This invention presents methods for the treatment of a variety of lipid metabolism and lipid storage disorders, aberrant apolipoprotein expression, atherosclerosis and other lipid associated disorders using lipid modulators such as hedgehog antagonists or hedgehog agonists.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for generating dendritic cells and isolating dendritic cell associated proteins. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for generating an antibody against a dendritic cell associated protein as well as methods for modulating the expression or activity of dendritic cell associated proteins. The compositions and methods of the invention are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with altered dendritic cell activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a human MIF-3 and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptide. Also provided is a procedure for producing such polypeptide by recombinant techniques and antibodies and antagonists against such polypeptide. Also provided are methods of using the polypeptide therapeutically for treating cancer, infections, acceleration of wound healing, stimulating the immune system, as an anti-inflammatory. Methods of using antibodies and antagonists for therapeutic purposes, is also disclosed, for example, for treating lethal endotoxaemia, ocular inflammation and diagnosing immune diseases. Also disclosed are diagnostic methods for detecting conditions related to a mutation in a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide of the present invention and altered levels of the polypeptide of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel myeloma cell line, designated C463A, and derivatives of C463A, which have the ability to grow continuously in chemically defined media. The present invention also relates to the production of proteins in cell line C463A and any cell line derived therefrom. The present invention further relates to methods for identifying cell lines capable of growing in chemically defined media. The present invention also relates to business methods where customers are provided with the cells, cell lines, and cell cultures of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to human TNF delta and TNF epsilon polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods for producing the polypeptides, in particular by expressing the polynucleotides, and agonists and antagonists of the polypeptides. The invention further relates to methods for utilizing such polynucleotides, polypeptides, agonists and antagonists for applications, which relate, in part, to research, diagnostic and clinical arts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated polypeptide which binds to the DNA binding domain located from −550 to −487 in the promoter of the human TNF-&agr; gene. This isolated polypeptide is referred to herein as the LITAF protein. Polypeptides of human origin are specifically provided. Also disclosed is a nucleic acid sequence which encodes the LITAF protein. Such nucleic acids may be incorporated into an expression vector, which may be inserted into a cell. LITAF dependent induction of TNF-&agr; gene expression in a cell can be inhibited by delivering an inhibitor of expression of the LITAF gene to the cell. Such an inhibitor is for example an antisense construct which encodes an antisense RNA molecule which is complementary to a portion of the LITAF mRNA which is greater than 200 nucleotides in length. Preferably, the antisense RNA molecule is complementary to the start site of translation, upstream adjacent 5′ untranslated sequence, and downstream adjacent coding sequence of the LITAF mRNA.

Abstract: The present invention provides a purified polynucleotide encoding a novel receptor, designated NTR3, which belongs to the TNF receptor gene superfamily; to purified NTR3 polypeptide molecules; to antibodies that bind NTR3; to materials comprising such molecules; and to methods of using such molecules.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medicine which promotes the production of neutrophiles in case the number of the neutrophiles decreases upon treating the tumor of a cat, and does not have side-effects, wherein said medicine is prepared by incorporating, as an active ingredient, a protein which consists of 174 amino acids, and has an activity as a feline granulocyte colony stimulating factor.

Abstract: Isolated cDNA molecules which encode the tumor rejection antigen precursor MAGE-10, the protein itself, antibodies to it, and uses of these are a part of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is related to newly identified compounds, polynucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequences of the compounds, as well as agonists, antagonists or inhibitors of the compounds for chemokine receptors, especially the CCR-5 receptor and their use in the field of diagnostics and therapeutics involving the chemokine receptors.

Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention is directed to a transformed yeast cell containing a first heterologous DNA sequence which codes for a G protein-coupled receptor, for example, the somatostatin receptor, and a second heterologous DNA sequence which codes for a G protein a subunit or portions thereof fused to DNA sequences from the yeast G protein in a subunit. A second aspect of the present invention is a transformed yeast cell containing a heterologous DNA sequence which codes for a G protein coupled receptor. A third aspect of the present invention is a method of assaying compounds to determine effects on cell growth.

Abstract: A metabotropic glutamate taste receptor having a molecular weight of approximately 68 kDa, encoded by a cDNA sequence having the mRNA sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 is disclosed, which functions as a umami taste receptor. Also disclosed are cells expressing the cloned receptor and a method of screening for umami mimics using the receptor.

Abstract: Novel cytokine polypeptides, materials and methods for making them, and method of use are disclosed. The polypeptides comprise at least 15 contiguous amino acid residues of SEQ ID NO:2 or SEQ ID NO:4, and may be prepared as polypeptide fusions comprise heterologous sequences, such as affinity tags. The polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding them may be used within a variety of therepeutic, diagnostic, and research applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for producing virus-free vesicles containing functional membrane proteins, and uses thereof. Preferably the virus-free vesicles contain a type II transmembrane protein which is a member of the TNF superfamily. The vesicles maintain the protein in its native conformation, thus eliminating the problems related to the solubility of these proteins when produced without presence of membrane component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel human MIP-like polypeptides and isolated nucleic acids containing the coding regions of the genes encoding such polypeptides. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant methods for producing human MIP-like polypeptides. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods useful for diagnosing and treating disorders related to these novel human MIP-like polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotides (mmlr-ccr or mphg-ccr) which encode novel chemokine receptors (MMLR-CCR OR MPHG-CCR). The present invention provides for screening methods for the detection of molecules that modulate receptor activity. The present invention also provides for antisense molecules, diagnostic molecules, genetically engineered expression vectors and host cells for the production of purified MMLR-CCR or MPHG-CCR; antibodies, agonists, antagonists and inhibitors of MMLR-CCR or MPHG-CCR; and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment based on the polypeptide, its antibodies, antagonists and inhibitors. The invention further provides diagnostic and therapeutic compositions for the detection and treatment of infection, inflammation, proliferative disease, solid tumors and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: Novel tumor necrosis factor ligand polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed. The polypeptides may be used within methods relating to immune response, and may also be used in the development of immuno-regulatory therapeutics. Also provided are antibodies, binding proteins, agonists and antagonists of the ligand polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel CK&bgr;-13 protein which is a member of the chemokine family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the human CK&bgr;-13 protein. CK&bgr;-13 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 CK&bgr;-13 activity. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting immune system-related disorders and therapeutic methods for treating immune system-related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to deletion and substitution mutant polypeptides of human chemokine &bgr;-7 (Ck&bgr;-7), as well as nucleic acid molecules encoding such polypeptides and processes for producing such polypeptides using recombinant techniques. In one aspect, the invention also relates to uses of the full-length and mature forms of Ck&bgr;-7, as well as deletion and substitution mutants, in medical treatment regimens. In particular, the Ck&bgr;-7 polypeptides described herein may be employed to treat a variety of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, respiratory diseases, allergy, and IgE-mediated allergic reactions.