Immunex Corporation Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140377264 | Polypeptide Formulation - The present invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical composition suitable for long-term storage of polypeptides containing an Fc domain of an immunoglobulin, methods of manufacture, methods of administration and kits containing same. | 12-25-2014 |
20140235832 | RANK LIGAND POLYPEPTIDES - Described herein are kits for use in detecting RANKL polypeptides. | 08-21-2014 |
20140212420 | SOLUBLE TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR RECEPTOR TREATMENT OF MEDICAL DISORDERS - The invention pertains to methods and compositions for treating medical disorders characterized by elevated levels or abnormal expression of TNFα by administering a TNFα antagonist, such as recombinant TNFR:Fc. | 07-31-2014 |
20140186887 | RECEPTOR ACTIVATOR OF NF-kappaB - Isolated receptors, DNAs encoding such receptors, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated receptors can be used to regulate an immune response. The receptors are also useful in screening for inhibitors thereof. | 07-03-2014 |
20140178376 | METHOD OF INHIBITING OSTEOCLAST ACTIVITY - Methods for inhibiting osteoclastogenesis by administering a soluble RANK polypeptide are disclosed. Such methods can be used to treat a variety of different cancers, including bone cancer, multiple myeloma, melanoma, breast cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, lung cancer, prostate cancer, hematologic cancers, head and neck cancer and renal cancer. | 06-26-2014 |
20140154267 | USE OF INTERLEUKIN-4 ANTAGONISTS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - Methods for treating medical conditions induced by interleukin-4 involve administering an IL-4 antagonist to a patient afflicted with such a condition. Suitable IL-4 antagonists include, but are not limited to, IL-4 receptors (such as a soluble human IL-4 receptor), antibodies that bind IL-4, antibodies that bind IL-4R, IL-4 muteins that bind to IL-4R but do not induce a biological response, molecules that inhibit IL-4-induced signal transduction, and other compounds that inhibit a biological effect that results from the binding of IL-4 to a cell surface IL-4R. Particular antibodies provided herein include human monoclonal antibodies generated by procedures involving immunization of transgenic mice. Such human antibodies may be raised against human IL-4 receptor. Certain of the antibodies inhibit both IL-4-induced and IL-13-induced biological activities. | 06-05-2014 |
20140093956 | Modified Human Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin - Modified, furin resistant human TSLP polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding the modified human TSLP polypeptides are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions, B and T cell activation agents, assays and methods of use are also described. | 04-03-2014 |
20130225490 | Antibodies That Inhibit TSLP Activity - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224189 | TWEAK RECEPTOR - The present invention provides the TWEAK receptor and methods for identifying and using agonists and antagonists of the TWEAK receptor. In particular, the invention provides methods of screening for agonists and antagonists and for treating diseases or conditions mediated by angiogenesis, such as solid tumors and vascular deficiencies of cardiac or peripheral tissue. | 08-29-2013 |
20130203682 | RANK LIGAND POLYPEPTIDES - Described herein are cell lines and methods for preparing antibodies that bind RANKL, including cell lines that produce blocking antibodies to human RANKL. | 08-08-2013 |
20130164287 | SOLUBLE TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR RECEPTOR TREATMENT OF MEDICAL DISORDERS - The invention pertains to methods and compositions for treating medical disorders characterized by elevated levels or abnormal expression of TNFα by administering a TNFα antagonist, such as recombinant TNFR:Fc. | 06-27-2013 |
20130101585 | METHOD OF INHIBITING OSTEOCLAST ACTIVITY - Methods for inhibiting osteoclastogenesis by administering a soluble RANK polypeptide are disclosed. Such methods can be used to treat a variety of different cancers, including bone cancer, multiple myeloma, melanoma, breast cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, lung cancer, prostate cancer, hematologic cancers, head and neck cancer and renal cancer. | 04-25-2013 |
20130095549 | TWEAK RECEPTOR - The present invention provides the TWEAK receptor and methods for identifying and using agonists and antagonists of the TWEAK receptor. In particular, the invention provides methods of screening for agonists and antagonists and for treating diseases or conditions mediated by angiogenesis, such as solid tumors and vascular deficiencies of cardiac or peripheral tissue. | 04-18-2013 |
20130084603 | B7L-1 POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The invention is directed to B7L-1 as a purified and isolated protein, the DNA encoding the B7L-1, host cells transfected with cDNAs encoding B7L-1 and processes for preparing B7L-1 polypeptides. | 04-04-2013 |
20120263729 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - The invention pertains to methods of treating cardiovascular disease by modulating inflammatory and immunoregulatory responses associated with such pathological conditions. Embodiments of the invention provide methods for the treatment of cardiovascular disease in a subject having cardiovascular disease comprising administering an effective amount of one or more IL-17 antagonists, IL-18 antagonists, 4-1BB antagonists, CD30 antagonists, OX40 antagonists and/or CD39 alone or in any combination. This abstract is provided for the sole purpose of enabling the reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is not intended to be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 10-18-2012 |
20120258097 | METHODS OF USING BTL-II PROTEINS - The invention provides isolated BTL-II proteins, nucleic acids, antibodies, antagonists, and agonists and methods of making and using the same. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods using the compositions of the invention are provided. For example, the compositions of the invention can be used for diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases and for enhancing a mucosal immune response to an antigen. | 10-11-2012 |
20120178912 | RECEPTOR ACTIVATOR OF NF-kappaB - Isolated receptors, DNAs encoding such receptors, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated receptors can be used to regulate an immune response. The receptors are also useful in screening for inhibitors thereof. | 07-12-2012 |
20120148587 | POLYPEPTIDE FORMULATION - The present invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical composition suitable for long-term storage of polypeptides containing an Fc domain of an immunoglobulin, methods of manufacture, methods of administration and kits containing same. | 06-14-2012 |
20120135933 | SOLUBLE TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR RECEPTOR TREATMENT OF MEDICAL DISORDERS - The invention pertains to methods and compositions for treating medical disorders characterized by elevated levels or abnormal expression of TNFα by administering a TNFα antagonist, such as recombinant TNFR:Fc. | 05-31-2012 |
20120034690 | Cell lines producing blocking antibodies to human RANKL - Described herein are cell lines and methods for preparing antibodies that bind RANKL, including cell lines that produce blocking antibodies to human RANKL. | 02-09-2012 |
20110281789 | ULBP ANTIBODIES - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel ULBP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. ULBP polypeptide can be found on the surface of human B cell lymphomas. Mammalian forms of ULBP polypeptide in isolated or purified forms are provided. In addition, isolated nucleic acids encoding ULBP polypeptides and expression vectors comprising a cDNA encoding ULBP polypeptides are provided. The ULBP polypeptides can be isolated or synthesized and used to prepare antibodies, and in particular monoclonal antibodies, against the polypeptides. The antibodies, in turn, are useful for detecting the presence of ULBP polypeptides in human cell samples, which can be correlated with the existence of a malignant condition in a patient. ULBP polypeptides stimulate IFN-γ production, NK cell proliferation, and CTL activity. | 11-17-2011 |
20110230637 | MODIFIED HUMAN THYMIC STROMAL LYMPHOPOIETIN - Modified, furin resistant human TSLP polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding the modified human TSLP polypeptides are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions, B and T cell activation agents, assays and methods of use are also described. | 09-22-2011 |
20110200990 | RECEPTOR ACTIVATOR OF NF kappa-B - Isolated receptors, DNAs encoding such receptors, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated receptors can be used to regulate an immune response. The receptors are also useful in screening for inhibitors thereof. | 08-18-2011 |
20110142832 | SOLUBLE TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR RECEPTOR TREATMENT OF MEDICAL DISORDERS - The invention pertains to methods and compositions for treating medical disorders characterized by elevated levels or abnormal expression of TNFα by administering a TNFα antagonist, such as recombinant TNFR:Fc. | 06-16-2011 |
20110091469 | ATTRACTIN/MAHOGANY-LIKE POLYPEPTIDES, POLYNUCLEOTIDES, ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure provides attractin/mahogany-like polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides and fragments, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides or fragments, and assays and methods employing these polypeptides, antibodies, and polynucleotides. | 04-21-2011 |
20110086033 | METHOD OF INHIBITING OSTEOCLAST ACTIVITY - Methods for inhibiting osteoclastogenesis by administering a soluble RANK polypeptide are disclosed. Such methods can be used to treat a variety of different cancers, including bone cancer, multiple myeloma, melanoma, breast cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, lung cancer, prostate cancer, hematologic cancers, head and neck cancer and renal cancer. | 04-14-2011 |
20110028687 | FAMILY OF IMMUNOREGULATORS DESIGNATED LEUKOCYTE IMMUNOGLOBULIN-LIKE RECEPTORS (LIR) - A new family of immunoreceptor molecules of the immunoglobulin superfamily, (LIR) polypeptides is described. Disclosed are sequences encoding LIR family members and their deduced amino acid sequences, polypeptides encoded by DNA that hybridize to oligonucleotide probes having defined sequences, processes for producing polypeptides of the LIR family, and antagonistic antibodies to LIR family members. LIR family members can be used to treat autoimmune diseases and disease states associated with suppressed immune function. | 02-03-2011 |
20110027805 | ACPL-RELATED ASSAYS - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel ACPL polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. | 02-03-2011 |
20100330104 | METHODS OF USING BTL-II PROTEINS - The invention provides isolated BTL-II proteins, nucleic acids, antibodies, antagonists, and agonists and methods of making and using the same. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods using the compositions of the invention are provided. For example, the compositions of the invention can be used for diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases and for enhancing a mucosal immune response to an antigen. | 12-30-2010 |
20100323399 | Use of Trail Polypeptides to Treat Cancer - A novel cytokine designated TRAIL induces apoptosis of certain target cells, including cancer cells and virally infected cells. Isolated DNA sequences encoding TRAIL are disclosed, along with expression vectors and transformed host cells useful in producing TRAIL polypeptides. Antibodies that specifically bind TRAIL are provided as well. | 12-23-2010 |
20100279350 | C-type lectin polypeptide, polynucleotide and methods of making and use thereof - Provided herein are polypeptide and polynucleotide sequences for a molecule having homology to the C-type lectin family of polypeptides. Also provided are methods of making and using the polypeptide and polynucleotides. | 11-04-2010 |
20100278840 | METHODS FOR TREATING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS USING IL-17 ANTAGONISTS - A method of treating a mammal afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis comprising administering a soluble form of IL-17 receptor is disclosed. | 11-04-2010 |
20100266601 | ANTIBODIES THAT INHIBIT TSLP ACTIVITY - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. | 10-21-2010 |
20100215572 | METHODS OF TREATMENT USING LDCAM - The invention is directed to LDCAM as a purified and isolated protein, the DNA encoding the LDCAM, host cells transfected with cDNAs encoding LDCAM, processes for preparing LDCAM polypeptides and compositions and methods for treating utilizing LDCAM polypeptides. | 08-26-2010 |
20100196404 | METHODS OF USE OF THE TACI/TACI-L INTERACTION - The invention discloses a novel interaction between a TNF receptor (TACI) and its interacting ligand (TACI-L). Also disclosed are methods of screening candidate molecules to determine potential antagonists and agonists of the TACI/TACI-L interaction. The use of the antagonists and agonists as therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and to inhibit graft vs. host rejections is further disclosed. | 08-05-2010 |
20100190211 | IL-18 Receptors - A novel polypeptide that functions as an IL-18 receptor is disclosed. The receptor is multimeric and includes at least one AcPL polypeptide, or fragment thereof, and at least one IL-1Rrp1 polypeptide, or fraction thereof. The receptor binds IL-18 and finds use in inhibiting biological activities mediated by IL-18. | 07-29-2010 |
20100168399 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND B7L-1 - The invention is directed to B7L-1 as a purified and isolated protein, the DNA encoding the B7L-1, host cells transfected with cDNAs encoding B7L-1 and processes for preparing B7L-1 polypeptides. | 07-01-2010 |
20100167393 | MODIFIED HUMAN THYMIC STROMAL LYMPHOPOIETIN - Modified, furin resistant human TSLP polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding the modified human TSLP polypeptides are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions, B and T cell activation agents, assays and methods of use are also described. | 07-01-2010 |
20100144640 | MOLECULES DESIGNATED B7L-1 - The invention is directed to B7L-1 as a purified and isolated protein, the DNA encoding the B7L-1, host cells transfected with cDNAs encoding B7L-1 and processes for preparing B7L-1 polypeptides. | 06-10-2010 |
20100080804 | METHODS OF TREATING INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS OF THE LUNGS - 2F1 polypeptides are provided, along with DNA sequences, expression vectors and transformed host cells useful in producing the polypeptides. Soluble 2F1 polypeptides find use in inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and treating inflammation. | 04-01-2010 |
20100071079 | METHODS FOR TREATING AUTOIMMUNE AND CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS USING ANTAGONISTS OF CD30 OR CD30L - The invention provides methods of treating autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions by administering agents that hinder the CD30/CD30L interaction, combination treatments, and methods of treating conditions resistant to treatment with TNFα inhibitors by administering agents that inhibit signal transduction by CD30 or IL-1. Included also are treatments involving concurrently administering agents that block the CD30/CD30L interaction and agents that antagonize the IL-4/IL-4R interaction. Additionally provided is an animal model for screening candidate agents for their efficacy in treating conditions that are resistant to treatment with TNFα inhibitors. | 03-18-2010 |
20100047867 | IL-1 ZETA, IL-1 ZETA SPLICE VARIANTS AND XREC2 DNAS AND POLYPEPTIDES - The invention is directed to novel, purified and isolated IL-1 zeta and Xrec2 polypeptides and fragments thereof, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and uses thereof. | 02-25-2010 |
20100022028 | HUMAN OX2 RECEPTORS - Isolated receptors, DNAs encoding such receptors, and pharmaceutical compositions made therefrom, are disclosed. The isolated receptors can be used to regulate an immune response. The receptors are also useful in screening for inhibitors or agonists thereof. | 01-28-2010 |
20100015723 | Antagonists of Interleukin-15 - Antagonists of mammalian interleukin-15 (“IL-15”) are disclosed and include muteins of IL-15 and modified IL-15 molecules that are each capable of binding to the IL-15Rα-subunit and that are incapable of transducing a signal through either the β- or γ-subunits of the IL-15 receptor complex. Also included are monoclonal antibodies against IL-15 that prevent IL-15 from effecting signal transduction through either the β- or γ-subunits of the IL-15 receptor complex. Methods of treating various disease states are disclosed, including treating allograft rejection and graft-versus-host disease. | 01-21-2010 |
20090324597 | ULBP antibodies - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel ULBP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. ULBP polypeptide can be found on the surface of human B cell lymphomas. Mammalian forms of ULBP polypeptide in isolated or purified forms are provided. In addition, isolated nucleic acids encoding ULBP polypeptides and expression vectors comprising a cDNA encoding ULBP polypeptides are provided. The ULBP polypeptides can be isolated or synthesized and used to prepare antibodies, and in particular monoclonal antibodies, against the polypeptides. The antibodies, in turn, are useful for detecting the presence of ULBP polypeptides in human cell samples, which can be correlated with the existence of a malignant condition in a patient. ULBP polypeptides stimulate IFN-γ production, NK cell proliferation, and CTL activity. | 12-31-2009 |
20090297517 | METHODS FOR TREATING IL-18 MEDIATED DISORDERS - The invention pertains to methods for treating medical disorders characterized by elevated levels or abnormal expression of IL-18 by administering an IL-18 antagonist, such as soluble IL-18 receptor, a soluble IL-18 binding protein and/or an antibody. | 12-03-2009 |
20090274703 | Methods of treating inflammation using IL-17 antagonists - Aspects of the present invention provide methods for treating diseases associated with IL-17 mediated inflammatory or immunoregulatory reactions. | 11-05-2009 |
20090274699 | UL16 BINDING PROTEIN 4 - ULBP4, a novel member of the ULBP family has been isolated and characterized. ULBP4 is a useful activator of immune effector cells, particularly of NK cells. | 11-05-2009 |
20090264349 | CD30 Ligand - There is disclosed a polypeptide (CD30-L) and DNA sequences, vectors and transformed host cells useful in providing CD30-L polypeptides. The CD30-L polypeptide binds to the receptor known as CD30, which is expressed on a number of cell types, among which are Hodgkin's Disease tumor cells, large cell anaplastic lymphoma cells, adult T-cell leukemia (T-ALL) cells, and a number of other malignant cell types. CD30-L polypeptides find use as carriers for delivering diagnostic and cytotoxic agents to cells expressing the CD30 receptor. | 10-22-2009 |
20090247605 | Treating diseases mediated by metalloprotease-shed proteins - This invention relates to the identification of membrane-associated proteins shed by metalloproteinases and in particular by TNF-alpha converting enzyme (TACE), to the use of such metalloproteinase-shed proteins in assays for TACE agonists and antagonists, and to the use of metalloproteinase agonists and antagonists, and particularly TACE agonists and antagonists, in the treatment of diseases mediated by certain shed proteins. | 10-01-2009 |
20090232816 | IL-1 ETA DNA AND POLYPEPTIDES - The invention is directed to novel purified and isolated IL-1 eta polypeptides and fragment thereof, the polynucleotides encoding such, polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, peptides derived from these polypeptides, and uses thereof. | 09-17-2009 |
20090163424 | SOLUBLE TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR RECEPTOR TREATMENT OF MEDICAL DISORDERS - The invention pertains to methods and compositions for treating medical disorders characterized by elevated levels or abnormal expression of TNFα by administering a TNFα antagonist, such as recombinant TNFR:Fc. | 06-25-2009 |
20090155845 | Molecules designated LDCAM - The invention is directed to LDCAM as a purified and isolated protein, the DNA encoding the LDCAM, host cells transfected with cDNAs encoding LDCAM, processes for preparing LDCAM polypeptides and compositions and methods for treating utilizing LDCAM polypeptides. | 06-18-2009 |
20090142801 | BTL-II NUCLEIC ACIDS - The invention provides isolated BTL-II proteins, nucleic acids, antibodies, antagonists, and agonists and methods of making and using the same. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods using the compositions of the invention are provided. For example, the compositions of the invention can be used for diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases and for enhancing a mucosal immune response to an antigen. | 06-04-2009 |
20090130122 | Methods for treating rheumatoid arthritis using IL-17 antagonists - A method of treating a mammal afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis comprising administering a soluble form of IL-17 receptor is disclosed. | 05-21-2009 |
20090118186 | Use of TRAIL Polypeptides to Treat Cancer - A novel cytokine designated TRAIL induces apoptosis of certain target cells, including cancer cells and virally infected cells. Isolated DNA sequences encoding TRAIL are disclosed, along with expression vectors and transformed host cells useful in producing TRAIL polypeptides. Antibodies that specifically bind TRAIL are provided as well. | 05-07-2009 |
20090111973 | SIGIRR DNA and Polypeptides - DNA encoding SIGIRR polypeptides and methods for using the encoded polypeptides are disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
20090081700 | Methods of use of the TACI/TACI-L interaction - The invention discloses a novel interaction between a TNF receptor (TACI) and its interacting ligand (TACI-L). Also disclosed are methods of screening candidate molecules to determine potential antagonists and agonists of the TACI/TACI-L interaction. The use of the antagonists and agonists as therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and to inhibit graft vs. host rejections is further disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
20090022724 | Attractin/mahogany-like polypeptides, polynucleotides, antibodies and methods of use thereof - The present disclosure provides attractin/mahogany-like polypeptides and fragments thereof, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides and fragments, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides or fragments, and assays and methods employing these polypeptides, antibodies, and polynucleotides. | 01-22-2009 |
20090017492 | SVPH1-26 DNA and polypeptides - DNA encoding SVPH1-26 polypeptides and methods for using the encoded proteinase and polypeptides are disclosed. SVPH1-26 is expressed in testis. | 01-15-2009 |
20090017034 | Antibodies that inhibit TSLP activity - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel TSLP polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, fragmented peptides derived from these polypeptides, and the uses of the above. | 01-15-2009 |
20090011499 | Antibodies that bind LDCAM - The invention is directed to LDCAM as a purified and isolated protein, the DNA encoding the LDCAM, host cells transfected with cDNAs encoding LDCAM, processes for preparing LDCAM polypeptides and compositions and methods for treating utilizing LDCAM polypeptides. | 01-08-2009 |
20090004196 | METHOD OF INHIBITING OSTEOCLAST ACTIVITY - Methods for inhibiting osteoclastogenesis by administering a soluble RANK polypeptide are disclosed. Such methods can be used to treat a variety of different cancers, including bone cancer, multiple myeloma, melanoma, breast cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, lung cancer, prostate cancer, hematologic cancers, head and neck cancer and renal cancer. | 01-01-2009 |
20080254025 | Human IL-1 epsilon DNA and polypeptides - The invention is directed to purified and isolated novel human IL-1 epsilon polypeptides, the nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, processes for production of recombinant forms of such polypeptides, antibodies generated against these polypeptides, the use of such polypeptides in cellular and immune reactions, the use of such polypeptides in screening for agonists or antagonists of IL-1 epsilon activity, and kits comprising such polypeptides. | 10-16-2008 |
20080213793 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND RECEPTOR PROTEIN DESIGNATED 2F1 - 2F1 polypeptides are provided, along with DNA sequences, expression vectors and transformed host cells useful in producing the polypeptides. Soluble 2F1 polypeptides find use in inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and treating inflammation. | 09-04-2008 |
20080213259 | Methods for Treating Autoimmune and Chronic Inflammatory Conditions Using Antagonists of CD30 or CD30L - The invention provides methods of treating autoimmnune and chronic inflammatory conditions by administering agents that hinder the CD30/CD30L interaction, combination treatments, and methods of treating conditions resistant to treatment with TNFα inhibitors by administering agents that inhibit signal transduction by CD30 or IL-1. Included also are treatments involving concurrently administering agents that block the CD30/CD30L interaction and agents that antagonize the IL-4/IL-4R interaction. Additionally provided is an animal model for screening candidate agents for their efficacy in treating conditions that are resistant to treatment with TNFα inhibitors. | 09-04-2008 |
20080213257 | Methods for treating IL-18 mediated disorders - The invention pertains to methods for treating medical disorders characterized by elevated levels or abnormal expression of IL-18 by administering an IL-18 antagonist, such as soluble IL-18 receptor, a soluble IL-18 binding protein and/or an antibody. | 09-04-2008 |
20080200389 | Rank-ligand-induced sodium/proton antiporter polypeptides - This invention relates to RIPPA, a new member of the human Na+/H+ antiporter polypeptide family, methods of making such polypeptides, and to methods of using RIPPA and RIPPA-Like polypeptides and agonists or antagonists. | 08-21-2008 |