摘要:
The invention provides non-human, genetically-modified mammals and genetically modified animals cells having a functionally disrupted P2×7 receptor gene. Also provided are methods for producing genetically modified mice in which one or both P2×7R alleles have been functionally inactivated.
摘要:
The invention relates to an optical sub-assembly package for use in receiver optical sub-assemblies or transmitter optical sub-assemblies in which the electrical connections between the transducer chip, e.g. photo-detector or light source, and the device printed circuit board is made by a single flexible circuit conductor extending through the wall of the package. The package is comprised of a housing and a stiffening plate, which encloses and end of the housing and forms a mechanical support for an end of the flexible circuit conductor.
摘要:
This invention provides methods of treatment of IL-1 mediated diseases comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical agent selected from the group of sulfasalazine, a statin, a glucocorticoid agent, an inhibitor of p38 kinase, an anti-IL-6-receptor antibody, anakinra, an IL-1 monoclonal antibody, an inhibitor of JAK3 protein tyrosine kinase, a M-CSF monoclonal antibody or a humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody and a benzamide inhibitor of the P2X7 receptor of the formula: wherein R1-R3 are as defined herein. The methods of the invention are useful in the treatment of IL-1 mediated disorders, including, without limitation, inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; allergies, asthma, COPD, cancer, reperfusion or ischemia in stroke or heart attack, autoimmune diseases and other disorders.
摘要:
The present invention relates to GST-Omega-2 and methods of using this diarylsulfonylurea binding protein (DBP) as a therapeutic target for the identification of agents that suppress the release of inflammatory mediators such as interleukin IL-1 and IL-18.
摘要:
Disclosed are methods for screening compounds to identify therapeutic candidates for modulating bone mass and/or bone mineral density, as well as methods for treating skeletal disorders characterized by decreased bone mass and/or bone mineral density. The methods are based upon the identification and use of agonists of the P2X7 receptor.