Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for examining the sub-surface microstructure of a sample are provided. Radiation from a plurality of optical radiation sources travels along a first optical path. In the first optical path, a device focuses the optical radiation from each of the optical sources into a plurality of respective focal points along the first optical path to provide substantially continuous coverage of a selected portion of the first optical path. Then, a sample on the first optical path within the selected length extending into the sample is scanned along said selected portion of the first optical path.
Abstract:
The invention provides the crystal structure of Methanobacterium thermoautotrophicum RmlC (MT RmlC) and identifies the active site thereof. The crystal structure can be used to determine the crystal structure of homologues, analogues, mutants and co-complexes of MT RmlC and to identify and design inhibitors to RmlC. The present invention has applicability in identifying and designing anti-bacterial agents and the treatment of bacterial infections.
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for examining the sub-surface microstructure of a sample are provided. Radiation from a plurality of optical radiation sources travels along a first optical path. In the first optical path, a device focuses the optical radiation from each of the optical sources into a plurality of respective focal points along the first optical path to provide substantially continuous coverage of a selected portion of the first optical path. Then, a sample on the first optical path within the selected length extending into the sample is scanned along said selected portion of the first optical path.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to cell death genes, which are genes required for programmed cell death; mutant organisms, in which ectopic programmed cell death occurs in embryos to a greater than normal extent and agents which alter the ability to modulate programmed cell death of cells. A mutant form of Daktl, Daktl?q? in a Drosophila melanogaster has been identified. Daktl and its mammalian homolog, PKB are known to protect cells from undergoing apoptosis. A genetic screen for identifying genes related to programmed cell death by their ability to interact genetically with the mutant form of Daktl is described.
Abstract:
The present application is directed to methods and compositions for identifying target nucleic acids that are involved in cancer metastasis. The method comprises transfecting an immortalized cell line with one or more target cDNAs, said transfected cells further expressing a detectable reporter gene. The immortalized cell line lacks metastatic potential in absence of the transfected target cDNAs. Upon injection of said transfected cells into an animal, tumor cells are imaged, isolated and analyzed with respect to the presence of said target cDNAs thus identifying a gene(s) that modulates tumor metastasis.
Abstract:
The present invention is further directed to methods and compositions for modulating the activity of the Toso protein. The invention further encompasses treatment of disorders associated with inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and cancer using compositions that include a soluble Toso protein.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to a pharmaceutical composition and to an improved method of preventing, attenuating and treating multiple myeloma (MM) by administering to an individual in need thereof at least one antibody to fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3). In particular, the at least one FGR3 antibody induces apoptosis of myeloma cells expressing wild type FGFR3.
Abstract:
The present invention includes the utility of anti-viral and/or antibacterial effective amounts of 6-substituted nucleoside derivatives of formula (I) (e.g. 6-iodouridine and 6-iodouridine monophosphate) in the treatment or prevention of viral infections (e.g. Flavivridae, Bunyaviridae, or Togaviridae, or viral infections of hepatitis C, hepatitis B, herpes, influenza, HIV, polio, Coxsackie A/B, rhino, small pox, Ebola, West Nile, or corona virus) and/or bacterial infections (e.g. H. pylori, S. Aureus, B. anthracis, Mycobacterial tuberculosis, M. leprae, M. avium, P. aueruginosa,
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for treating, preventing or reducing the severity of cerebral malaria. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a modified angiopoietin molecule such as AngF1-Fc-F1.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods for treating a subject with a Complement mediated (e.g., C5a mediated) disease or an immune complex mediated disease. The method comprises the step of administering to the subject an effective amount of an agent that decreases the biological activity of iRhom2 or an agent that modulates formation of a complex between iRhom2 and TACE. Also disclosed are assays for identifying such agents.