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20120129771PEPTIDES AND RELATED MOLECULES THAT MODULATE NERVE GROWTH FACTOR ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to certain biologically active peptides and polypeptides which can be used as therapeutics or prophylactics against diseases or disorders linked to NGF as the causative agent. In one aspect of the present invention, pharmacologically active polypeptides comprising peptides linked to one or more Fc domains are provided.05-24-2012
20120122847AURORA KINASE MODULATORS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I05-17-2012
20120121591SELECTIVE AND POTENT PEPTIDE INHIBITORS OF Kv1.3 - Disclosed are compositions of matter having an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, including embodiments comprising a toxin peptide analog related to ShK, HmK, and AETX-K and pharmaceutical compositions or medicaments containing them along with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Some embodiments include a half-life extending moiety. Also disclosed are a method of preventing or mitigating a relapse of a symptom of multiple sclerosis and a method of treating an autoimmune disorder using the compositions.05-17-2012
20120116057DESIGN OF STABLE AND AGGREGATION FREE ANTIBODY FC MOLECULES THROUGH CH3 DOMAIN INTERFACE ENGINEERING - The present invention relates to methods of increasing stability and reducing aggregation in compositions comprising antibody Fc molecules and to composition comprising such molecules. Certain amino acid substitutions in the CH3 domain result in increased stability and reduced aggregation of compositions containing polypeptides comprising a CH3 domain, e.g., an antibody or Fc-fusion protein.05-10-2012
20120115811PHENYLANALINE AMIDE DERIVATIVES USEFUL FOR TREATING INSULIN-RELATED DISEASES AND CONDITIONS - Provided herein are compounds of formula I: wherein A, B, X, R05-10-2012
20120108587Aza- and Diaza-Phthalazine Compounds as P38 Map Kinase Modulators and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula (I) wherein A05-03-2012
20120107275FUSED HETEROCYCLIC DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as HGF mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.05-03-2012
20120094972HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110 activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.04-19-2012
20120093815FGF21 MUTANTS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides nucleic acid molecules encoding FGF21 mutant polypeptides, FGF21 mutant polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 mutant polypeptides, and methods for treating metabolic disorders using such nucleic acids, polypeptides, or pharmaceutical compositions.04-19-2012
20120088749S1P Receptor Modulating Compounds and Use Thereof - The present invention relates to amides that have activity as S1P receptor modulating agents and the use of such compounds to treat diseases associated with inappropriate S1P receptor activity. The compounds may be used as immunomodulators, e.g., for treating or preventing diseases such as autoimmune and related immune disorders including systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, type I diabetes, uveitis, psoriasis, myasthenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, non-glomerular nephrosis, hepatitis, Behçet's disease, glomerulonephritis, chronic thrombocytopenic purpura, hemolytic anemia, hepatitis and Wegner's granuloma; and for treating other conditions.04-12-2012
20120087923Antibodies to OPGL - Antibodies that interact with osteoprotegerin ligand (OPGL) are described. Methods of treating osteopenic disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of antibodies to OPGL are described. Methods of detecting the amount of OPGL in a sample using antibodies to OPGL are described.04-12-2012
20120087920FGF21 MUTANTS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides nucleic acid molecules encoding FGF21 mutant polypeptides, FGF21 mutant polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 mutant polypeptides, and methods for treating metabolic disorders using such nucleic acids, polypeptides, or pharmaceutical compositions.04-12-2012
20120087912TREATMENT METHODS USING DKK-1 ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides antibodies and immunologically functional fragments thereof that specifically bind Dkk-1 polypeptides. The subject antibodies and fragments bind with high affinity to a conformational epitope located in the carboxy region of the Dkk-1 protein. Methods for preparing such antibodies or fragments thereof as well as physiologically acceptable compositions containing the antibodies or fragments are also provided. Use of the antibodies and fragments to treat various diseases including bone disorders, inflammatory diseases, neurological diseases, ocular diseases, renal diseases, pulmonary diseases and skin diseases are also disclosed.04-12-2012
20120083502HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110 activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.04-05-2012
20120083442MYOSTATIN BINDING AGENTS - The present invention provides binding agents comprising peptides capable of binding myostatin and inhibiting its activity. In one embodiment the binding agent comprises at least one myostatin-binding peptide attached directly or indirectly to at least one vehicle such as a polymer or an Fc domain. The binding agents of the present invention produced increased lean muscle mass when administered to animals and decreased fat to muscle ratios. Therapeutic compositions containing the binding agents of the present invention are useful for treating muscle-wasting disorders and metabolic disorders including diabetes and obesity.04-05-2012
20120071474INHIBITORS OF PI3 KINASE - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, II or III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof;03-22-2012
20120070432TREATMENT OF PANCREATIC CANCER USING A DR5 AGONIST IN COMBINATION WITH GEMCITABINE - Methods and compositions for treatment of exocrine pancreatic cancer in a human patient comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a DR5 agonist and gemcitabine. Methods and compositions for treating a patient by identifying the alleleic variant of FcγRIIIA.03-22-2012
20120065185SUBSTITUTED ALKYLAMINE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE - Selected heterocyclic compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as angiogenesis mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like.03-15-2012
20120040983Phthalazine Compounds as P38 Map Kinase Modulators and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I wherein A02-16-2012
20120039880FRAGMENTATION RESISTANT IgG1 Fc-CONJUGATES - The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to human IgG1 and IgG3 Fc-conjugates which are resistant to free-radical mediated fragmentation and aggregation. The present invention also provides compositions and methods for making the Fc-conjugates of the invention.02-16-2012
20120034657THROMBOPOIETIC COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to the field of compounds, especially peptides or polypeptides, that have thrombopoietic activity. The peptides and polypeptides of the invention may be used to increase platelets or platelet precursors (e.g., megakaryocytes) in a mammal.02-09-2012
20120034237Antibodies directed to angiopoietin-1 and angiopoietin-2 and uses thereof - Disclosed are specific binding agents, such as fully human antibodies, that bind to angiopoietin 1 and/or angiopoietin-2. Also disclosed are heavy chain fragments, light chain fragments, and CDRs of the antibodies, as well as methods of making and using the antibodies.02-09-2012
20120028917Use Of N-(4-((3-(2-Amino-4-Pyrimidinyl)-2-Pyridinyl)Oxy)Phenyl)-4-(4-Methy- l-2-Thienyl)-1-Phthalazinamine In The Treatment Of Antimitotic Agent Resistant Cancer - The present invention relates to methods of using the compound, N-(4-((3-(2-amino-4-pyrimidinyl)-2-pyridinyl)oxy)phenyl)-4-(4-methyl-2-thienyl) -1-phthalazinamine, to treat cancers, including solid tumors, which have become resistant to treatment with chemotherapeutic agents, including anti-mitotic agents such as taxanes, and/or other anti-cancer agents, including aurora kinase inhibiting agents. The invention also includes methods of treating cancers refractory to such treatments by administering a pharmaceutical composition, comprising the compound to a cancer subject.02-02-2012
20120028877Self-Buffering Protein Formulations - The invention herein described, provides, among other things, self-buffering protein formulations. Particularly, the invention provides self-buffering pharmaceutical protein formulations that are suitable for veterinary and human medical use. The self-buffering protein formulations are substantially free of other buffering agents, stably maintain pH for the extended time periods involved in the distribution and storage of pharmaceutical proteins for veterinary and human medical use. The invention further provides methods for designing, making, and using the formulation. In addition to other advantages, the formulations avoid the disadvantages associated with the buffering agents conventionally used in current formulations of proteins for pharmaceutical use. The invention in these and other respects can be productively applied to a wide variety of proteins and is particularly useful for making and using self-buffering formulations of pharmaceutical proteins for veterinary and medical use, especially, in particular, for the treatment of diseases in human subjects.02-02-2012
20120027765ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS TO PROPROTEIN CONVERTASE SUBTILISIN KEXIN TYPE 9 (PCSK9) - Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.02-02-2012
20120021459FEED MEDIA - The invention provides stable feed media containing pyruvate and methods for stabilizing feed media by adding pyruvate. The invention further provides methods for producing proteins using such media and proteins produced through the use of such methods.01-26-2012
20120020976ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS TO PROPROTEIN CONVERTASE SUBTILISIN KEXIN TYPE 9 (PCSK9) - Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.01-26-2012
20120020975ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS TO PROPROTEIN CONVERTASE SUBTILISIN KEXIN TYPE 9 (PCSK9) - Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.01-26-2012
20120020918IL-1 FAMILY VARIANTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to IL-1Rrp2 requiring proteins.01-26-2012
20120010594Drug Delivery Device - A drug delivery device includes a housing having an interior space, a needle having retracted and deployed states, an injector to move the needle between retracted and deployed states, and a reservoir disposed within the interior space, the reservoir configured to receive a volume of a drug and to be in fluid communication with the needle. The drug delivery device also includes a controller coupled to the injector and the reservoir, and configured to actuate the injector to move the needle from the retracted state to the deployed state only once, and to actuate the reservoir to deliver the volume of the drug to the patient as a single bolus after a preselected time period has elapsed, the controller disposed within the interior space and configured prior to being disposed within the interior space. The delivery device is wearable, disposable, and single-use.01-12-2012
20120010256INHIBITORS OF 11-BETA-HYDROXY STEROID DEHYDROGENASE TYPE 1 - The present invention relates to compounds with the formula (I), (II), (III) or (IV):01-12-2012
20120009190IDENTIFICATION AND METHOD FOR USING THE PRE-LIGAND ASSEMBLY DOMAIN OF THE IL-17 RECEPTOR - The invention provides isolated Pre-Ligand Assembly Domain (PLAD) polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence of a domain (e.g., a Fibronectin Ill-like domain) of an IL-17 Receptor (IL-17R) family member, wherein the PLAD polypeptide inhibits multimerization of a receptor complex comprising an IL-17R family member. Also provided are isolated PLAD-binding polypeptides, e.g., antibodies and avimers, which specifically bind to a PLAD polypeptide described herein. Related chimeric proteins, conjugates, nucleic acids, vectors, and host cells are provided herein. Further provided are methods of treating an inflammatory or autoimmune disease, methods of inhibiting IL-17-mediated signal transduction, methods of inhibiting IL-17 ligand binding, methods of inhibiting multimerization of IL-17R complexes, and methods of inhibiting the production of at least one cytokine, chemokine, matrix metalloproteinase, or other molecule associated with IL-17 signal transduction are provided.01-12-2012
20120003237WISE BINDING AGENTS AND EPITOPES - The present invention relates to binding agents for WISE, and includes for their manufacture and use.01-05-2012
20120003216FGF21 MUTANTS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides nucleic acid molecules encoding FGF21 mutant polypeptides, FGF21 mutant polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 mutant polypeptides, and methods for treating metabolic disorders using such nucleic acids, polypeptides, or pharmaceutical compositions.01-05-2012
20110319378PIPERIDINONE DERIVATIVES AS MDM2 INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention provides MDM2 inhibitor compounds of Formula I,12-29-2011
20110312888METHOD OF DETECTING AND/OR MEASURING HEPCIDIN IN A SAMPLE - Methods of isolating and/or analyzing hepcidin by mass spectrometry and methods of quantifying hepcidin are disclosed.12-22-2011
20110305705ANTIBODIES TO THYMIC STROMAL LYMPHOPOIETIN RECEPTOR MOLECULES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Receptor (TSLPR) polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides selective binding agents, vectors, host cells, and methods for producing TSLPR polypeptides. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, and/or prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with TSLPR polypeptides.12-15-2011
20110305702EPITOPES - Compositions and methods relating to epitopes of sclerostin protein, and sclerostin binding agents, such as antibodies capable of binding to sclerostin, are provided.12-15-2011
20110301162AURORA KINASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I12-08-2011
20110294805PYRAZOLO-PYRIDINONE AND PYRAZOLO-PYRAZINONE COMPOUNDS AS P38 MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I12-01-2011
20110287450Methods For Diagnosing And Monitoring The Progression Of Cancer - Methods for measuring c-Met levels in urine and blood samples are provided. Methods for diagnosis and prognosis evaluation for cancer are also provided.11-24-2011
20110287001METHOD OF TREATMENT - The invention provides methods for inducing apoptosis, comprising treatment of a patient with a TNFα inhibitor as well as with an IAP inhibitor and a TRAIL receptor agonist. The methods ameliorate the risk of unwanted effects, thereby resulting in an improved therapeutic index for IAP inhibitors in combination with a TRAIL receptor agonist.11-24-2011
20110281897HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity. The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.11-17-2011
20110281864Pyrido[3,2-d]Pyridazine-2(1H)-One Compounds as p38 Modulators and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I11-17-2011
20110281796NOVEL ACTIVIN RECEPTOR AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel activin IIB5 receptor polypeptides capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the receptor polypeptides. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting, metabolic and other disorders are also provided.11-17-2011
20110275811HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity. The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.11-10-2011
20110275653HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.11-10-2011
20110275629Pyridazino-pyridinone Compounds and Methods of Use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I11-10-2011
20110275122THROMBOPOIETIC COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to the field of compounds, especially peptides or polypeptides, that have thrombopoietic activity. The peptides and polypeptides of the invention may be used to increase platelets or platelet precursors (e.g., megakaryocytes) in a mammal.11-10-2011
20110274687METHODS OF TREATING TSLP-RELATED INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins which bind to human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized and chimeric anti-TSLP antibodies and derivatives of such antibodies. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and antibody fragments and derivatives, and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing TSLP-related inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.11-10-2011
20110274681HUMAN E3ALPHA UBIQUITIN LIGASE FAMILY - The present invention relates to a novel polypeptide encoding a protein which is the full length human ortholog of E3α ubiquitin ligase. The invention also relates to vector, host cells, antibodies and recombinant methods for producing the polypeptide. In addition, the invention discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these and related products.11-10-2011
20110274650COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATING INFLAMMATORY AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - Described herein are immunosuppressive molecules including immunosuppressive variants of IL-2, and use of such molecules to treat inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.11-10-2011
20110268730METHOD FOR INHIBITING BONE RESORPTION - The invention is directed to a method of inhibiting bone resorption. The method comprises administering to a human an amount of sclerostin inhibitor that reduces a bone resorption marker level for at least 2 weeks. The invention also provides a method of monitoring anti-sclerostin therapy comprising measuring one or more bone resorption marker levels, administering a sclerostin binding agent, then measuring the bone resorption marker levels. Also provided is a method of increasing bone mineral density; a method of ameliorating the effects of an osteoclast-related disorder; a method of treating a bone-related disorder by maintaining bone density; and a method of treating a bone-related disorder in a human suffering from or at risk of hypocalcemia or hypercalcemia, a human in which treatment with a parathyroid hormone or analog thereof is contraindicated, or a human in which treatment with a bisphosphonate is contraindicated.11-03-2011
20110263647FLUOROISOQUINOLINE SUBSTITUTED THIAZOLE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention relates to thiazole compounds of Formula I and compositions thereof useful for treating diseases mediated by protein kinase B (PKB) where the variables have the definitions provided herein.10-27-2011
20110263530Aurora Kinase Modulators and Method of Use - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I10-27-2011
20110262433METHOD FOR INHIBITING BONE RESORPTION - The invention is directed to a method of inhibiting bone resorption. The method comprises administering to a human an amount of sclerostin inhibitor that reduces a bone resorption marker level for at least 2 weeks. The invention also provides a method of monitoring anti-sclerostin therapy comprising measuring one or more bone resorption marker levels, administering a sclerostin binding agent, then measuring the bone resorption marker levels. Also provided is a method of increasing bone mineral density; a method of ameliorating the effects of an osteoclast-related disorder; a method of treating a bone-related disorder by maintaining bone density; and a method of treating a bone-related disorder in a human suffering from or at risk of hypocalcemia or hypercalcemia, a human in which treatment with a parathyroid hormone or analog thereof is contraindicated, or a human in which treatment with a bisphosphonate is contraindicated.10-27-2011
20110251267METHODS OF USING POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING TRUNCATED GLIAL CELL LINE-DERIVED NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR - Disclosed are novel proteins, referred to as truncated glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (truncated GDNF) proteins, that promote dopamine uptake by dopaminergic cells and promote the survival of nerve cells. Also disclosed are processes for obtaining the truncated GDNF proteins by recombinant genetic engineering techniques.10-13-2011
20110251199NITROGEN-CONTAINING BICYCLIC HETEROARYL COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds capable of modulating Raf kinase and, accordingly, useful for treatment of Raf kinase mediated diseases, including melanomas, tumors and other cancer-related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I10-13-2011
20110251190SPIRO-TETRACYCLIC RING COMPOUNDS AS BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I10-13-2011
20110251186Amino-Oxazines and Amino-Dihydrothiazine Compounds as Beta-Secretase Modulators and Methods of Use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I10-13-2011
20110245798Method of Treating Parkinson's Disease in Humans by Convection-Enhanced Infusion of Glial Cell-Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor to the Putamen - A method of treating Parkinson's disease in humans is disclosed, wherein glial cell-line derive neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is chronically administered directly to one or both putamen of a human in need of treatment thereof via convection-enhanced infusion using at least one implantable pump and at least one catheter. In one aspect of the present invention the GDNF is infused directly into one or both putamen through one or more indwelling intraparenchymal mutitiport brain catheters connected to one or moreimplantable pumps wherein the flow rate is pulsed.10-06-2011
20110245257HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.10-06-2011
20110229472Peptides and Related Compounds Having Thrombopoietic Activity - The present invention relates generally to novel peptides and related compounds that have thrombopoietic activity. The compounds of the invention may be used to increase production of platelets or platelet precursors (e.g. megakaryocytes) in a mammal.09-22-2011
20110224248AZAQUINOLONES THAT INHIBIT PROLYL HYDROXYLASE - Compounds of Formula I are useful inhibitors of HIF prolyl hydroxylases. Compounds of Formula I have the following structure:09-15-2011
20110223165Humanized C-Kit Antibody - This invention relates to compositions and methods for treating c-Kit associated disorders such as fibrosis, and more particularly, to compositions containing humanized c-Kit antibodies.09-15-2011
20110223160COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO GLUCAGON RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins, in particular, antibodies which specifically bind to the human glucagon receptor. The disclosure provides nucleic acids encoding such antigen binding proteins and antibodies and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing type 2 diabetes and related disorders by administering such antibodies to a subject in need of such treatment.09-15-2011
20110206652METHODS FOR TREATING ATHEROSCLEROSIS - The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis, inflammation, thrombosis and other conditions and for decreasing or prevention of accumulation of cholesterol in a subject by modifying LCAT polypeptide.08-25-2011
20110201602PROTEIN KINASE MODULATORS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I08-18-2011
20110195895FGF21 MUTANTS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides nucleic acid molecules encoding FGF21 mutant polypeptides, FGF21 mutant polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 mutant polypeptides, and methods for treating metabolic disorders using such nucleic acids, polypeptides, or pharmaceutical compositions.08-11-2011
20110190330SPIROCYCLIC GPR40 MODULATORS - The present invention provides compounds useful, for example, for treating metabolic disorders in a subject. Such compounds have the general formula IA, IB, I′A or I′B:08-04-2011
20110183897VARIANT ACTIVIN RECEPTOR POLYPEPTIDES - The present invention provides variant activin IIB soluble receptor polypeptides and proteins capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the variant polypeptides and proteins. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting and other diseases and disorders are also provided.07-28-2011
20110178307ASYMMETRIC PROCESS FOR MAKING SUBSTITUTED 2-AMINO-THIAZOLONES - The invention provides two process for synthesizing substituted aminothiazolone compounds as inhibitors of 11-β-hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase type 1. The processes allow the stereoselective synthesis of the desired compounds without the use of stoichiometric amounts of chiral catalysts.07-21-2011
20110166331IL-17 RECEPTOR A ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS - The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation.07-07-2011
20110166132Gamma Secretase Modulators - The present invention provides compounds that are gamma secretase modulators and are therefore useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by modulation of gamma secretase such as Alzheimer's disease. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds.07-07-2011
20110165171ANTIBODIES THAT BIND PAR-2 - The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-PAR-2 antibodies. In particular embodiments, the invention provides antibodies that bind human PAR-2, PAR-2-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and PAR-2-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having PAR-2-related disorders or conditions.07-07-2011
20110160438IL-17 RECEPTOR LIKE MOLECULES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides for IL-17 receptor like polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, agonists and antagonists (including selective binding agents), and methods for producing IL-17 receptor like polypeptides. Also provided for are methods for treatment, diagnosis, amelioration, or prevention of diseases with IL-17 receptor like polypeptides.06-30-2011
20110160202PYRAZINE COMPOUNDS AS PHOSPHODIESTERASE 10 INHIBITORS - Pyrazine compounds, and compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds. Provided herein also are methods of treating disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as obesity, non-insulin dependent diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like.06-30-2011
20110160182PYRAZINE COMPOUNDS AS PHOSPHODIESTERASE 10 INHIBITORS - Pyrazine compounds, and compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds. Provided herein also are methods of treating disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as obesity, non-insulin dependent diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like.06-30-2011
20110158978ANG-2 INHIBITION TO TREAT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - Methods and compositions are disclosed for treating multiple sclerosis in a human subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an H4L4 antibody or a 2XCon4(C) peptibody.06-30-2011
20110152296HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.06-23-2011
20110151579Secreted Epithelial Stromal-1 Molecules and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides novel Secreted Epithelial Colon Stromal-1 (Secs-1) polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides selective binding agents, vectors, host cells, and methods for producing Secs-1 polypeptides. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, and/or prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with Secs-1 polypeptides.06-23-2011
20110151493POLYPEPTIDE DISULFIDE BOND ANALYSIS - The present invention relates in part to methods for determining bonding patterns in disulfide-linked peptides containing closely-spaced cysteine residues. Through N-terminal sequencing chemistry coupled with facile liquid chromatography and mass spectrometric analysis of the cleavage products, one can assign connectivity to specific cysteine pairs. A particular advantage of this method is maintenance of disulfide integrity during the process.06-23-2011
20110150901BINDING PROTEINS THAT BIND TO HUMAN FGFR1C, HUMAN BETA-KLOTHO AND BOTH HUMAN FGFR1C AND HUMAN BETA-KLOTHO - Binding proteins that specifically bind to β-Klotho or portions thereof, FGFR1c or portions thereof, or both FGFR1c and β-Klotho, and optionally other proteins as well are provided. Coding sequences, methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.06-23-2011
20110150888ANTI-HEPCIDIN ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE - The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies that bind hepcidin and methods of making and using such antibodies. Also provided are methods of treating hepcidin-related disorders.06-23-2011
20110142796Fused Pyridine, Pyrimidine and Triazine Compounds as Cell Cycle Inhibitors - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment of CDK4-mediated disorders, such as cancer. The subject compounds are fused pyridine, pyrimide and triazine derivatives.06-16-2011
20110135657HUMAN ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS THAT BIND BETA-KLOTHO, FGF RECEPTORS AND COMPLEXES THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from antigen binding proteins activate FGF21-mediated signaling. In embodiments, the antigen binding proteins specifically bind to (i) β-Klotho; (ii) FGFR1c, FGFR2c, FGFR3c or FGFR4; or (iii) a complex comprising β-Klotho and one of FGFR1c, FGFR2c, FGFR3c, and FGFR4. In some embodiments the antigen binding proteins induce FGF21-like signaling. In some embodiments, an antigen binding protein is a fully human, humanized, or chimeric antibodies, binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and polypeptides that specifically bind to (i) β-Klotho; (ii) FGFR1c, FGFR2c, FGFR3c or FGFR4; or (iii) a complex comprising β-Klotho and one of FGFR1c, FGFR2c, FGFR3c, and FGFR4. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antigen binding proteins, and fragments and derivatives thereof, and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antigen binding proteins, and fragments and derivatives thereof, and polypeptides, and methods of using such antigen binding proteins, fragments and derivatives thereof, and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects suffering from type 2 diabetes, obesity, NASH, metabolic syndrome and related disorders or conditions.06-09-2011
20110118252SUBSTITUTED AMIDE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as HGF mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.05-19-2011
20110118250BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I05-19-2011
20110117053METHOD OF MODULATING FIBROBLAST ACCUMULATION OR COLLAGEN DEPOSITION - The invention provides methods and compositions for reducing or preventing fibrosis in a subject suffering from a fibrotic disorder by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one antagonist to the cytokine thymic stromal lymphopoietin to the subject. In one embodiment, the methods and compositions further comprise administering at least one additional antagonist to an additional profibrotic cytokine, growth factor or chemokine.05-19-2011
20110110956Heparin-Binding Epidermal Growth Factor-like Growth Factor Binding Proteins - Provided herein are antigen binding proteins, e.g., human and/or monoclonal antibodies that have affinity for heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor (HB-EGF) and neutralize the biological functions of this growth factor.05-12-2011
20110105499Pyrazolo-Pyrazinone Compounds and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I05-05-2011
20110105498Pyrazolo-pyridinone and pyrazolo-pyrazinone compounds as P38 modulators and methods of use thereof - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I05-05-2011
20110104757Human anti-B7RP1 Neutralizing Antibodies - This invention provides antibodies that interact with or bind to human B7 related protein-1 (B7RP1) and antibodies that bind to and neutralize the function of B7RP1 thereby. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of said antibodies and methods for neutralizing B7RP1 function, and particularly for treating immune disorders (e.g., inappropriate immune response) by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of anti-B7RP1 antibodies. Methods of detecting the amount of B7RP1 in a sample using anti-B7RP1 antibodies are also provided.05-05-2011
20110097342BINDING AGENTS - Compositions and methods relating to epitopes of sclerostin protein, and sclerostin binding agents, such as antibodies capable of binding to sclerostin, are provided.04-28-2011
20110097336Methods for modulating mannose content of recombinant proteins - The present invention relates to methods of modulating (e.g., reducing) the mannose content, particularly high-mannose content of recombinant glycoproteins.04-28-2011
20110097318Solid-State Protein Formulation - Provided are systems comprising delivery vehicles for the stable storage of immobilized proteins, e.g., protein therapeutics, in a form amenable to administration, such as by injection or infusion, in combination with an elution fluid. Also provided are proteins adsorbed to chromatography media in a form compatible with a one-step administration of the protein. Exemplary delivery vehicles are pre-filled syringes and pre-filled infusion modules; exemplary proteins are antibodies useful in therapy. Also provided are methods of producing the immobilized proteins and methods of using the immobilized proteins, e.g., protein therapeutics.04-28-2011
20110097305Gem-Disubstituted and Spirocyclic Amino Pyridines/Pyrimidines as Cell Cycle Inhibitors - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment of CDK4-me-dialed disorders, such as cancer. The subject compounds arc gem-disubstituted or spimcyclic pyridine, pyrimidine and triazine derivatives.04-28-2011
20110091476Human Anti-NGF Neutralizing Antibodies as Selective NGF Pathway Inhibitors - This invention provides antibodies that interact with or bind to human nerve growth factor (NGF) and neutralize the function of NGF thereby. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of said antibodies and methods for neutralizing NGF function, and particularly for treating NGF-related disorders (e.g., chronic pain) by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of anti-NGF antibodies. Methods of detecting the amount of NGF in a sample using anti-NGF antibodies are also provided.04-21-2011
20110086834ALKYNYL ALCOHOLS AS KINASE INHIBITORS - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of inflammation and inflammatory disorders, such as NIK-mediated disorders. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, inflammation and the like.04-14-2011
20110082107INHIBITORS OF 11-BETA-HYDROXY STEROID DEHYDROGENASE TYPE 1 - The present invention relates to compounds with the formula (I), (II), (III) or (IV):04-07-2011
20110081339METHODS OF USING IL-17 RECEPTOR A ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation.04-07-2011
20110071077Thrombopoietic Compounds - The invention relates to the use of compounds, especially peptides or polypeptides, that have thrombopoietic activity, and pegylated forms thereof. The peptides and polypeptides of the invention may be used to increase platelets or platelet precursors (e.g., megakaryocytes) in a mammal.03-24-2011
20110065709AURORA KINASE MODULATORS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I03-17-2011
20110060290STABILIZED PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS - Stabilized compositions of specific binding agents to RANKL, specific binding agents to TNF, and/or specific binding agents to IL-1R1 in containers are provided. Methods of making and using such compositions are also provided.03-10-2011
20110060011OXAZOLE COMPOUNDS COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates generally to compounds represented in Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and methods of treating of diseases or disorders such as cancer.03-10-2011
20110059068POLYPEPTIDES INVOLVED IN IMMUNE RESPONSE - Polypeptides which comprise a receptor-ligand pair involved in T-cell activation are disclosed. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the polypeptides, and vectors and host cells for expressing the polypeptides are also disclosed. The polypeptides, or agonists and antagonists thereof, are used to treat T-cell mediated disorders.03-10-2011
20110059063Antigen binding proteins that bind PAR-2 - The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-PAR-2 antibodies. In particular embodiments, the invention provides human antibodies that bind PAR-2, PAR-2-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and PAR-2-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having PAR-2-related disorders or conditions.03-10-2011
20110052604Human Anti-OPGL Neutralizing Antibodies as Selective OPGL Pathway Inhibitors - Monoclonal antibodies and hybridomas producing them that interact with osteoprotegerin ligand (OPGL) are provided. Methods of treating osteopenic disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of antibodies to OPGL are also provided. Methods of detecting the amount of OPGL in a sample using antibodies to OPGL are further provided.03-03-2011
20110052600IL-17RA-IL-17RB ANTAGONISTS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to Interleukin-17 ligand and receptor family members and the discovery that IL-17 receptor A and IL-17 receptor C form a heteromeric receptor complex that is biologically active. Antagonists of the IL-17RA-IL-17RB heteromeric receptor complex are disclosed, as well as various methods of use.03-03-2011
20110045537Human Anti-IFN-gamma Neutralizing Antibodies as Selective IFN-gamma Pathway Inhibitors - This invention provides antibodies that interact with or bind to human interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and methods for treating IFN-γ mediated diseases by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of antibodies to IFN-γ. Methods of detecting the amount of IFN-γ in a sample using antibodies to IFN-γ are also provided.02-24-2011
20110045527MEASUREMENT OF PROTEIN USING INCLUSION BODY DRY WEIGHT - The present invention is directed to improved methods for efficiently producing recombinant proteins. More specifically, the invention relates to a process for calculating the protein in inclusion bodies before the refolding step in large scale recombinant protein production, thereby improving the efficiency of the refolding step and overall yield and quality of the sample protein.02-24-2011
20110044986ANTI-AMYLOID ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - Compositions for treating neurodegenerative or amyloidogenic disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) are provided. More particularly, anti-amyloid-beta antibodies, compositions containing such antibodies, corresponding nucleic acids, vectors and host cells, and methods of making such antibodies are provided.02-24-2011
20110040076Human Anti-NGF Neutralizing Antibodies as Selective NGF Pathway Inhibitors - This invention provides antibodies that interact with or bind to human nerve growth factor (NGF) and neutralize the function of NGF thereby. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of said antibodies and methods for neutralizing NGF function, and particularly for treating NGF-related disorders (e.g., chronic pain) by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of anti-NGF antibodies. Methods of detecting the amount of NGF in a sample using anti-NGF antibodies are also provided.02-17-2011
20110034487CXCR3 ANTAGONISTS - Compounds, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and immune conditions and diseases are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the expression and/or function of a chemokine receptor. The subject methods are useful for the treatment of inflammatory and immunoregulatory disorders and diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, transplant rejection and type I diabetes.02-10-2011
20110033472Tumor Endothelial Marker 5-alpha Molecules and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides Tumor Endothelial Marker 5α (TEM5α) polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides selective binding agents, vectors, host cells, and methods for producing TEM5α polypeptides. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with TEM5α polypeptides.02-10-2011
20110027287ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS TO PROPROTEIN CONVERTASE SUBTILISIN KEXIN TYPE 9 (PCSK9) - Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.02-03-2011
20110020811HOST CELLS COMPRISING ALPHA 1,2 MANNOSIDASE AND CULTURE METHODS THEREOF - Improved host cells and culture methods involving overexpression of MAN1C1 activity to improve protein production are provided.01-27-2011
20110014201IL-18 RECEPTOR ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS - Provided herein are IL-18 receptor antigen binding proteins and polynucleotides encoding the same. Expression vectors and host cells comprising the same for production of the antigen binding proteins are also provided. In addition, provided are compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-18 receptor.01-20-2011
20110008841POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING IL-17 RECEPTOR A ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS - The present invention relates to IL-17 receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, and the polynucleotide sequences encoding them, as well as host cells, expression vectors, and methods of making IL-17 receptor A antigen binding proteins.01-13-2011
20110008356IL-17 HETEROMERIC RECEPTOR COMPLEX - The present invention relates to Interleukin-17 ligand and receptor family members and the discovery that IL-17 receptor A and IL-17 receptor C form a heteromeric receptor complex that is biologically active.01-13-2011
20110003755Tumor Endothelial Marker 5-alpha Molecules and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides Tumor Endothelial Marker 5α (TEM5α) polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides selective binding agents, vectors, host cells, and methods for producing TEM5α polypeptides. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with TEM5α polypeptides.01-06-2011
20110003302Fibroblast Growth Factor-Like Polypeptides - The present invention provides novel Fibroblast Growth Factor-like (FGF-like) polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, antibodies and methods for producing FGF-like polypeptides. Also provided for are methods for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with FGF-like polypeptides.01-06-2011
20100331548SOLID-STATE FORM OF AMG 706 AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The anti-angiogenic drug AMG 706 is provided in amorphous form. Also provided is AMG 706 drug substance wherein the AMG 706 is present, in at least a detectable amount, as amorphous AMG 706. Also provided is an AMG 706-crystallization inhibitor composite comprising particles of amorphous AMG 706 or a AMG 706 drug substance of the invention in intimate association with one or more crystallization inhibitors, for example polymers. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising such an AMG 706-crystallization inhibitor composite and one or more excipients. Also provided are processes for preparing amorphous AMG 706, AMG 706 drug substance of the invention, an AMG 706-crystallization inhibitor composite of the invention, and a pharmaceutical composition of the invention. Also provided is a method of treating a medical condition or disorder in a subject where treatment with an anti-angiogenic is indicated, comprising administering, for example orally, a composition of the invention in a therapeutically effective amount.12-30-2010
20100331526CAPTURE PURIFICATION PROCESSES FOR PROTEINS EXPRESSED IN A NON-MAMMALIAN SYSTEM - Methods of purifying proteins expressed in non-mammalian expression systems in a non-native soluble form directly from cell lysate are disclosed. Methods of purifying proteins expressed in non-mammalian expression systems in a non-native limited solubility form directly from a refold solution are also disclosed. Resin regeneration methods are also provided.12-30-2010
20100331306HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity. The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.12-30-2010
20100331293HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.12-30-2010
20100330072Myostatin binding agents - The present invention provides binding agents comprising peptides capable of binding myostatin and inhibiting its activity. In one embodiment the binding agent comprises at least one myostatin-binding peptide attached directly or indirectly to at least one vehicle such as a polymer or an Fc domain. The binding agents of the present invention produced increased lean muscle mass when administered to animals and decreased fat to muscle ratios. Therapeutic compositions containing the binding agents of the present invention are useful for treating muscle-wasting disorders and metabolic disorders including diabetes and obesity.12-30-2010
20100324269REFOLDING PROTEINS USING A CHEMICALLY CONTROLLED REDOX STATE - A method of refolding proteins expressed in non-mammalian cells present in concentrations of 2.0 g/L or higher is disclosed. The method comprises identifying the thiol pair ratio and the redox buffer strength to achieve conditions under which efficient folding at concentrations of 2.0 g/L or higher is achieved and can be employed over a range of volumes, including commercial scale.12-23-2010
20100324047RAF KINASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds capable of modulating the activity of Raf kinase and, accordingly, useful for treatment of Raf kinase mediated diseases, including melanomas, tumors and other cancer-related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula (I) wherein each of A12-23-2010
20100323954CHIMERIC POLYPEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The disclosure provides nucleic acid molecules encoding chimeric polypeptides, chimeric polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising chimeric polypeptides, and methods for treating metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity using such nucleic acids, polypeptides, or pharmaceutical compositions.12-23-2010
20100317668SUBSTITUTED PYRANO [2,3-B] PYRIDINAMINE COMPOUNDS AS BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I12-16-2010
20100311953PROCESS FOR PURIFYING PROTEINS - The invention relates to a process for purifying a protein by mixing a protein preparation with a solution having a first salt and a second salt, wherein each salt has a different lyotropic value, and loading the mixture onto a hydrophobic interaction chromatography column. The dynamic capacity of the column for a protein using the two salt combination will be increased compared with the dynamic capacity of the column for either single salt alone.12-09-2010
20100310566Fibroblast Growth Factor-Like Polypeptides - The present invention provides novel Fibroblast Growth Factor-like (FGF-like) polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, antibodies and methods for producing FGF-like polypeptides. Also provided for are methods for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with FGF-like polypeptides.12-09-2010
20100310510N-TERMINALLY CHEMICALLY MODIFIED PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Provided herein are methods and compositions relating to the attachment of water soluble polymers to proteins. Provided are novel methods for N-terminally modifying proteins or analogs thereof, and resultant compositions, including novel N-terminally chemically modified G-CSF compositions and related methods of preparation. Also provided is chemically modified consensus interferon.12-09-2010
20100303820METHODS OF TREATMENT USING IL-17E ANTAGONISTS - Novel IL-17 like polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, selective binding agents, and methods for producing IL-17 like polypeptides. Also provided for are methods for the treatment, diagnosis, amelioration, or prevention of diseases with IL-17 like polypeptides, agonists, or antagonists thereof.12-02-2010
20100303815METHOD OF TREATING ANEMIA BY ADMINISTERING IL 1ra - The invention relates to methods of treating a blood disorder in a mammal with an interleukin-1 (IL-1) inhibitor. The invention also relates to methods of treating a blood disorder in a mammal with an IL-1 inhibitor, a TNF inhibitor and an erythropoietin (EPO) receptor agonist. The invention also relates to compositions of an IL-1 inhibitor and compositions of an IL-1 inhibitor, a TNF inhibitor and an EPO receptor agonist.12-02-2010
20100297668HUMAN E3ALPHA UBIQUITIN LIGASE FAMILY - The present invention relates to a novel polypeptide encoding a protein which is the full length human ortholog of E3α ubiquitin ligase. The invention also relates to vector, host cells, antibodies and recombinant methods for producing the polypeptide. In addition, the invention discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these and related products.11-25-2010
20100297117AQUEOUS FORMULATION OF ERYTHROPOIESIS STIMULATING PROTEIN STABILISED BY ANTIOXIDANTS FOR PARENTERAL ADMINISTRATION - The present invention relates to stable aqueous protein formulations. In particular, disclosed herein are therapeutic protein formulations suitable for parenteral administration having one or more antioxidants.11-25-2010
20100296630INCREASING ERYTHROPOIETIN USING NUCLEIC ACIDS HYBRIDZABLE TO MICRO-RNA AND PRECURSORS THEREOF - Methods and compositions relating to nucleic acids targeting certain miRNA molecules are disclosed. The nucleic acids are useful, for example, in methods of increasing the expression and/or secretion of EPO and treating various disease states including anemia, hemophilia, and/or sickle cell disease.11-25-2010
20100292442ANTI-IL-17 RECEPTOR A NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and the antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, that bind thereto and inhibit IL-17 ligand family members from binding to and activating IL-17 Receptor A or a receptor complex comprising IL-17 Receptor A.11-18-2010
20100292234TRIAZOLE FUSED HETEROARYL COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for modulating the activity of p38 MAP kinase. The compounds have a general Formula I11-18-2010
20100286060SPECIFIC BINDING AGENTS OF HUMAN ANGIOPOEITIN-2 - Disclosed are peptides that bind to Ang-2. Also disclosed are peptibodies comprising the peptides, methods of making such peptides and peptibodies, and methods of treatment using such peptides and peptibodies.11-11-2010
20100285131FGF21 MUTANTS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides nucleic acid molecules encoding FGF21 mutant polypeptides, FGF21 mutant polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 mutant polypeptides, and methods for treating metabolic disorders using such nucleic acids, polypeptides, or pharmaceutical compositions.11-11-2010
20100280255PROCESS FOR MAKING SUBSTITUTED 2-AMINO-THIAZOLONES - The present invention relates to methods of making compounds that inhibit 11-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 enzyme (11-HSD1). One method comprises (a) contacting a compound of formula (II) sequentially with a chiral base in the presence of an amine, and an alkylating agent R3-LG, (b) contacting the product of (a) with an acid to form a salt, and (c) reacting the salt with a base to form the compound of formula (I), wherein Z, R1, R2, and R3 are defined herein.11-04-2010
20100280073TRICYCLIC INHIBITORS OF HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASES - The present invention provides tricyclic compounds according to formula (I): (I) where R11-04-2010
20100280008AURORA KINASE MODULATORS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I11-04-2010
20100273862Phosphatases which activate map kinase pathways - The present invention provides novel JNK activating phosphatase polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, antibodies and methods for producing JNK activating phosphatase polypeptides. Also provided for are methods for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with JNK activating phosphatase polypeptides.10-28-2010
20100273764INHIBITORS OF PI3 KINASE AND/OR MTOR - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof;10-28-2010
20100261728TRP-M8 RECEPTOR LIGANDS AND THEIR USE IN TREATMENTS - Tetrahydroisoquinoline compounds of formula (I), and compositions containing them, for the treatment of acute, inflammatory and neurophatic pain, dental pain, general headache, migraine, cluster headache, mixed-vascular and non-vascular syndromes, tension headache, general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, inflammatory pain and associated hyperalgesia and allodynia, neurophatic pain and associated hyperalgesia and allodynia, diabetic neuropathy pain, causalgia, sympathetically maintained pain, deafferentation syndromes, asthma, epithelial tissue damage or dysfunction, herpes simplex, disturbances of visceral motility at respiratory, genitourinary, gastrointestinal or vascular regions, wounds, burns, allergic skin reactions, pruritus, vitiligo, general gastrointestinal disorders, gastric ulceration, duodenal ulcers, diarrhea, gastric lesions induced by necrotising agents, hair growth, vasomotor or allergic rhinitis, bronchial disorders or bladder disorders.10-14-2010
20100254975ALPHA-4 BETA-7 HETERODIMER SPECIFIC - There are disclosed alpha4beta7 heterodimer-specific antigen binding proteins, nucleic acids encoding them, and methods of making and using them.10-07-2010
20100234373BIS-ARYL AMIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including autoimmune disease and inflammation. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I09-16-2010
20100226925Homogeneous Antibody Populations - The present invention is generally directed to methods of producing an increase in the enrichment and/or recovery of preferred forms of monoclonal antibodies. More particularly, the invention relates to methods for eliminating disulfide heterogeneity in the hinge region of recombinant IgG2 antibody proteins.09-09-2010
20100221823METHOD FOR CULTURING MAMMALIAN CELLS TO IMPROVE RECOMBINANT PROTEIN PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to methods for mammalian cell culture, wherein the methods make use of media containing polyamines, such as putrescine, spermidine and spermine.09-02-2010
20100209435Human Anti-OPGL Neutralizing Antibodies As Selective OPGL Pathway Inhibitors - Monoclonal antibodies and hybridomas producing them that interact with osteoprotegerin ligand (OPGL) are provided. Methods of treating osteopenic disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of antibodies to OPGL are also provided. Methods of detecting the amount of OPGL in a sample using antibodies to OPGL are further provided.08-19-2010
20100204052Protein scaffolds and uses thereof - The present invention provides thrombospondin, thyroglobulin and trfoil/PD monomer domains and multimers comprising the monomer domains are provided. Methods, compositions, libraries and cells that express one or more library member, along with kits and integrated systems, are also included in the present invention.08-12-2010
20100203610METHODS OF TREATING CELL CULTURE MEDIA FOR USE IN A BIOREACTOR - The invention provides methods for treating cell culture media for use in a bioreactor using ultraviolet C (UVC) light and filtration.08-12-2010
20100184096SCREENING METHODS USING SITOSTEROLEMIA SUSCEPTIBILITY GENE (SSG) POLYPEPTIDES - The present invention provides nucleic acids encoding a novel ABC family cholesterol transporter, SSG. The herein-disclosed sequences can be used for any of a number of purposes, including for the diagnosis and treatment of cholesterol-associated disorders, including sitosterolemia, and for the identification of molecules that associate with and/or modulate the activity of SSG.07-22-2010
20100179177HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USES - Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.07-15-2010
20100168020STABILIZED RECEPTOR POLYPEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides stabilized activin IIB receptor polypeptides and proteins capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the stabilized polypeptides and proteins. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting diseases and metabolic disorders are also provided.07-01-2010
20100160312Substituted Pyridone Compounds and Methods of Use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds capable of modulating the c-kit receptor and, accordingly, useful for treatment of c-kit mediated diseases, including various inflammatory, fibrotic and/or mast cell mediated diseases such as mastocytosis. The compounds have a general Formula I06-24-2010
20100160283HETEROARYL-SUBSTITUTED ALKYNE COMPOUNDS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation, cancer and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I06-24-2010
20100160280AMINOPYRIDINE AND CARBOXYPYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AS PHOSPHODIESTERASE 10 INHIBITORS - Pyridine and pyrimidine compounds:06-24-2010
20100137323BENZO-FUSED COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN TREATING METABOLIC DISORDERS - The present invention provides compounds useful, for example, for treating metabolic disorders in a subject. Such compounds have the general formula I:06-03-2010
20100137278PYRAZINE COMPOUNDS AS PHOSPHODIESTERASE 10 INHIBITORS - Pyrazine compounds, and compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds. Provided herein also are methods of treating disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as obesity, non-insulin dependent diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like.06-03-2010
20100125074Thieno-[2,3-d]Pyrimidine and Thieno-Pyridazine Compounds and Methods of Use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I05-20-2010
20100120774Substituted Pyrano [2,3-b] Pyridinamine compounds as beta-secretase modulators and methods of use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I05-13-2010
20100113522COMPOUNDS FOR THE MODULATION OF PPARgamma ACTIVITY - Modulators of PPARγ activity are provided which are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of conditions such as type II diabetes and obesity.05-06-2010
20100087429SPIRO-TRICYCLIC RING COMPOUNDS AS BETA-SECRETASE MODULATORS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I04-08-2010
20100075974HETEROCYCLIC GPR40 MODULATORS - The present invention provides compounds useful, for example, for treating metabolic disorders in a subject. Such compounds have the general formula I:03-25-2010
20100074909Combinations for the treatment of cancer - This invention is in the field of pharmaceutical agents and specifically relates to compounds, compositions, uses and methods for treating cancer.03-25-2010
20100056765Formulations That Inhibit Protein Aggregation - Disclosed is a stable pharmaceutically acceptable formulation containing a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of a protein. Also disclosed are methods for preparing such formulations and methods for inhibiting protein aggregate formation induced by physical stresses associated with processing, manufacture, shipping, and storing protein formulations, particularly freeze/thaw stress.03-04-2010
20100048572NAPHTHALENONE COMPOUNDS EXHIBITING PROLYL HYDROXYLASE INHIBITORY ACTIVITY, COMPOSITIONS, AND USES THEREOF - Compounds of Formula I and Formula II are useful as inhibitors of HIF prolyl hydroxylases. Compounds of Formula I and Formula II have the following structures:02-25-2010
20100048468GLP-1 COMPOUNDS - GLP-1 compounds comprising GLP-1 analogs and methods of using the GLP-1 compounds for treating metabolic disorders, enhancing insulin expression, and promoting insulin secretion in a patient are provided.02-25-2010
20100040619TREATMENT METHODS USING DKK-1 ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides antibodies and immunologically functional fragments thereof that specifically bind Dkk-1 polypeptides. The subject antibodies and fragments bind with high affinity to a conformational epitope located in the carboxy region of the Dkk-1 protein. Methods for preparing such antibodies or fragments thereof as well as physiologically acceptable compositions containing the antibodies or fragments are also provided. Use of the antibodies and fragments to treat various diseases including bone disorders, inflammatory diseases, neurological diseases, ocular diseases, renal diseases, pulmonary diseases and skin diseases are also disclosed.02-18-2010
20100036091ANTIBODY-BASED DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPEUTICS - Compositions and methods relating to sclerostin binding agents, such as antibodies and polypeptides capable of binding to sclerostin, are provided.02-11-2010
20100034818Human Anti-NGF Neutralizing Antibodies as Selective NGF Pathway Inhibitors - This invention provides antibodies that interact with or bind to human nerve growth factor (NGF) and neutralize the function of NGF thereby. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of said antibodies and methods for neutralizing NGF function, and particularly for treating NGF-related disorders (e.g., chronic pain) by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of anti-NGF antibodies. Methods of detecting the amount of NGF in a sample using anti-NGF antibodies are also provided.02-11-2010
20100029611S1P1 receptor agonists and use thereof - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I):02-04-2010
20100028349Fibroblast Growth Factor-Like Polypeptides - The present invention provides novel Fibroblast Growth Factor-like (FGF-like) polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, antibodies and methods for producing FGF-like polypeptides. Also provided for are methods for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with FGF-like polypeptides.02-04-2010
20100028345IL-17 RECEPTOR A ANTIGEN BINDING PROTEINS - The present invention relates to IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) antigen binding proteins, such as antibodies, polynucleotide sequences encoding said antigen binding proteins, and compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by IL-17 Receptor A activation by one or more IL-17 ligands. The present invention relates to the identification of neutralizing determinants on IL-17 Receptor A (IL-17RA or IL-17R) and antibodies that bind thereto. Aspects of the invention also include antibodies that compete for binding with the IL-17RA neutralizing antibodies described herein.02-04-2010
20100015723Antagonists 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
20100010201Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase type three (TIMP-3) composition and methods - The present invention relates in general to metalloproteinase inhibitors and to polynucleotides encoding such inhibitors. In particular, the invention relates to novel mammalian inhibitors of metalloproteinase, which are designated as type three or TIMP-3, to fragments, derivatives, and analogs thereof, and to polynucleotides encoding the same. Novel methods of producing such compositions and novel methods of using such compositions are also provided.01-14-2010
20100010014AMINOPYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention relates to aminopyrimidine compounds useful for treating diseases mediated by polo-like kinase 1 (Plk1). The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of such aminopyrimidine compounds and compositions thereof in treating disease states associated with abnormal cell growth and unwanted cell proliferation.01-14-2010
20090324599Fibroblast Growth Factor-Like Polypeptides - The present invention provides novel Fibroblast Growth Factor-like (FGF-like) polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, antibodies and methods for producing FGF-like polypeptides. Also provided for are methods for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with FGF-like polypeptides.12-31-2009
20090318436Fused heterocyclic derivatives and methods of use - Selected compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as HGF mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.12-24-2009
20090306351Wash Buffer And Method Of Using - A method for purifying a protein using Protein A chromatography comprising a) absorbing the protein to Protein A immobilized on a solid support; b) removing contaminants by washing the immobilized Protein A containing the absorbed protein with a buffer comprising one or more chaotropic agents in combination with one or more hydrophobic modifiers and having a pH of at least 7.0; and c) eluting the protein from the Protein A immobilized on the solid support.12-10-2009
20090305986FGF21 Mutants and uses thereof - The invention provides nucleic acid molecules encoding FGF21 mutant polypeptides, FGF21 mutant polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 mutant polypeptides, and methods for treating metabolic disorders using such nucleic acids, polypeptides, or pharmaceutical compositions.12-10-2009
20090304713BINDING AGENTS - Compositions and methods relating to epitopes of sclerostin protein, and sclerostin binding agents, such as antibodies capable of binding to sclerostin, are provided.12-10-2009
20090304694Ang2 and Vegf Inhibitor Combinations - The invention provides methods for using Ang2 inhibitors in combination with VEGF inhibitors to treat disease. The invention also provides compositions, kits, formulations, and specific disease treatments relating thereto.12-10-2009
20090298836Thiadiazole modulators of PKB - The invention relates to thiazole compounds of Formula I and Formula II and compositions thereof useful for treating diseases mediated by protein kinase B (PKB) where the variables have the definitions provided herein.12-03-2009
20090285824Compositions and methods relating to anti IGF-1 receptor antibodies - The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-IGF-1R antibodies. In particular embodiments, the invention provides fully human, humanized, or chimeric anti-IGF-1R antibodies that bind human IGF-R, IGF-1R-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and IGF-1R-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having IGF-1R-related disorders or conditions.11-19-2009
20090281287IL-17 receptor like molecules and uses thereof - The present invention provides for IL-17 receptor like polypeptides and nucleic acid molecules encoding the same. The invention also provides vectors, host cells, agonists and antagonists (including selective binding agents), and methods for producing IL-17 receptor like polypeptides. Also provided for are methods for treatment, diagnosis, amelioration, or prevention of diseases with IL-17 receptor like polypeptides.11-12-2009
20090275659Phenyl acetic acid derivatives as inflammation modulators - Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and immune-related diseases and conditions. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the function and/or expression of proteins involved in atopic diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. The subject compounds are carboxylic acid derivatives.11-05-2009
20090275602Substituted hydroxyethyl amine compounds as beta-secretase modulators and methods of use - The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I11-05-2009
20090275598Conformationally constrained 3-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-substituted-propanoic acids useful for treating metabolic disorders - The present invention provides compounds useful, for example, for treating metabolic disorders in a subject. Such compounds have the general formula I:11-05-2009
20090275592Heterocyclic modulators of PKB - The invention relates to heterocyclic compounds of Formula I and compositions thereof useful for treating diseases mediated by protein kinase B (PKB) where the variables have the definitions provided herein.11-05-2009
20090274688Antibodies to OPGL - Antibodies that interact with osteoprotegerin ligand (OPGL) are described. Methods of treating osteopenic disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of antibodies to OPGL are described. Methods of detecting the amount of OPGL in a sample using antibodies to OPGL are described.11-05-2009
20090270445Thiazole compounds and methods of use - The invention relates to methods of using thiazole compounds of Formula I and Formula II and compositions thereof for treating diseases mediated by protein kinase B (PKB) such as cancer and other proliferative disorders where the variables have the definitions provided herein.10-29-2009
20090263383Antibodies to angiogenesis inhibiting domains of CD148 - The present invention provides compositions and methods relating to anti-CD148 receptor antibodies. Methods provided include inhibiting angiogenesis and, thereby, vascularization of solid tumors in human patients. The present invention also provides compositions and methods for in vivo imaging of tumors expressing CD148. Compositions of the invention include: anti-CD148 antibodies, antigen binding regions of anti-CD148 antibodies, polynucleotides encoding anti-CD 148 antibodies or binding regions thereof, vectors comprising these polynucleotides, host cells, and pharmaceutical compositions. Methods of making and using each of these compositions is also provided.10-22-2009
20090238823Antigen binding proteins capable of binding thymic stromal lymphopoietin - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to antigen binding proteins which bind to human thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized and chimeric anti-TSLP antibodies and derivatives of such antibodies. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding such antibodies and antibody fragments and derivatives, and methods of making and using such antibodies including methods of treating and preventing TSLP-related inflammatory and fibrotic disorders.09-24-2009
20090234106ANTI-ACTIVIN A ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-activin A binding proteins, including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized, and chimeric anti-activin A antibodies that bind human activin A, activin A-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and activin A-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having activin A-related disorders or conditions including cachexia related to gonadal cancer, other cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases.09-17-2009

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