The present invention comprises novel aromatic molecules, which can be used in the treatment of pathological conditions, such as cancer, skin diseases, muscle disorders, and immune system-related disorders such as disorders of the hematopoietic system including the hematologic system in human and veterinary medicine.

The present invention comprises novel aromatic molecules, which can be used in the treatment of pathological conditions, such as cancer, skin diseases, muscle disorders, and immune system-related disorders such as disorders of the hematopoietic system including the hematologic system in human and veterinary medicine.

This document provides methods and materials related to determining whether or not a human receiving a therapy (e.g., an anti-VEGF therapy such as a bevacizumab therapy) has developed or is at risk for developing proteinuria. For example, methods and materials for detecting urinary podocytes to determine whether or not a human receiving anti-VEGF therapy has or is at risk for developing proteinuria or kidney injury are provided.

This document provides methods and materials related to determining whether or not a human receiving a therapy (e.g., an anti-VEGF therapy such as a bevacizumab therapy) has developed or is at risk for developing proteinuria. For example, methods and materials for detecting urinary podocytes to determine whether or not a human receiving anti-VEGF therapy has or is at risk for developing proteinuria or kidney injury are provided.

Methods for diagnosis to allow prediction of the likelihood of preterm birth based upon the concentration of lipocalin-type prostaglandin D2 synthase (L-PGDS) in cervical vaginal secretions. In addition, specific prostaglandin D2 receptor antagonists may represent novel tocolytic therapeutics.

Methods for diagnosis to allow prediction of the likelihood of preterm birth based upon the concentration of lipocalin-type prostaglandin D2 synthase (L-PGDS) in cervical vaginal secretions. In addition, specific prostaglandin D2 receptor antagonists may represent novel tocolytic therapeutics.

Methods for diagnosis to allow prediction of the likelihood of preterm birth based upon the concentration of lipocalin-type prostaglandin D2 synthase (L-PGDS) in cervical vaginal secretions. In addition, specific prostaglandin D2 receptor antagonists may represent novel tocolytic therapeutics.

The present invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and formulations that have a structure (I). The compounds comprise a heterocyclic ring where W, X, Y, and Z generally and independently are S, N or C with the proviso that at least 2 of these positions in the ring are other than carbon. A pyridine or a substituted pyridine A ring and a phenyl or a substituted phenyl B ring are covalently bonded to the heterocyclic ring. Further provided are methods for treating a metabolic disorder, cell proliferative disease, reducing body weight or increasing thermogenesis during weight loss with the compounds of structure as described or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof or both.

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The present invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and formulations that have a structure (I). The compounds comprise a heterocyclic ring where W, X, Y, and Z generally and independently are S, N or C with the proviso that at least 2 of these positions in the ring are other than carbon. A pyridine or a substituted pyridine A ring and a phenyl or a substituted phenyl B ring are covalently bonded to the heterocyclic ring. Further provided are methods for treating a metabolic disorder, cell proliferative disease, reducing body weight or increasing thermogenesis during weight loss with the compounds of structure as described or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof or both.

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The present disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to Mer Tyrosine Kinase (MERTK) (e.g., human MERTK, or both human and mouse MERTK) and compositions comprising such antibodies, wherein said antibody agonizes MERTK signaling on endothelial cells. The present disclosure also provides methods for treating cancer, by administering an antibody that specifically binds to MERTK and agonizes MERTK signaling on endothelial cells.