Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of determining platelet aggregation, methods of determining susceptibility to clotting upon administration of a CD40L-binding moiety, and kits related thereto.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods of reducing or decreasing the annualized bleeding rate of a human subject having hemophilia by administering a long acting Factor VIII polypeptide. The long-acting FVIII polypeptide can be used for individual prophylaxis, weekly prophylaxis, episodic (on-demand) treatment, or perioperative management of hemophilia. The present invention relates generally to the field of therapeutics for hemostatic disorders.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods of increasing vascularization in a tissue by administering a neublastin polypeptide to a mammal exhibiting impaired or inadequate blood flow in the tissue. The methods can be used to in the treatment or prevention of a disorder characterized by impaired or inadequate blood flow or to increase vascularization in an organ that has been transplanted into a subject.
Abstract:
The invention relates to novel polyalkylene glycol compounds and methods of using them. In particular, compounds comprising a novel polyethylene glycol conjugate are used alone, or in combination with antiviral agents to treat a viral infection, such as chronic hepatitis C.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for enhancing one or more of: myelination, re-myelination, oligodendrocyte numbers, or neuroaxonal protection, while ameliorating an inflammatory condition in a human subject are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the methods and compositions described herein include a reparative agent (e.g., a LINGO-1 antagonist) and an immunomodulatory agent, in combination. Thus, methods, compositions and kits described herein can be useful for treating a CNS demyelinating disease.
Abstract:
Compounds that have agonist activity at one or more of the S1P receptors are provided. The compounds are sphingosine analogs that, after phosphorylation, can behave as agonists at S1P receptors.
Abstract:
A method of treating a mammal for a condition associated with undesired cell proliferation comprising administering to said mammal an effective amount of a TACI reagent, wherein said reagent extends mean survival time of said mammal by about 10% or more as compared to the absence of administering the TACI reagent.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to Death Receptor-6 (DR6) proteins which are members of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor family, and have now been shown to be important for regulating apoptosis in cells of the nervous system. In addition, it has been discovered that p75 is a ligand for DR6. As a result, this invention relates to methods for inhibiting the interaction of DR6 and p75 using DR6 and/or p75 antagonists. In addition, the methods described herein include methods of promoting survival of cells of the nervous system using DR6 antagonists, optionally in combination with p75 antagonists, and methods of treating neurodegenerative conditions by the administration of a DR6 antagonists, optionally in combination with a p75 antagonist.