Chimeric Fc fusion polypeptides are provided, optionally including biologically active polypeptides for therapeutic use.

The use and screening of modulators of apoptosis is disclosed. The modulators may be, for example, modulator of NF-κB activity. The modulators may be used, for example, in the treatment of NF-κB-mediated diseases, conditions, and injuries.

The use and screening of modulators of apoptosis is disclosed. The modulators may be, for example, modulator of NF-κB activity. The modulators may be used, for example, in the treatment of NF-κB-mediated diseases, conditions, and injuries.

Provided is a fusion protein of an ETA antibody and a TGF-β Trap. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition of the fusion protein of the ETA antibody and the TGF-β Trap. Further provided is a method for treating, preventing, or improving one or more symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, or cardiovascular fibrosis by using the fusion protein of the ETA antibody and the TGF-β Trap.

The present invention is based, in part, on cancer vaccine compositions that comprise PTEN- and p53-deficient cancer cells with activated TGFβ-Smad/p63 signaling pathway, and methods for using same to prevent and/or treat cancer.

The present invention is based, in part, on cancer vaccine compositions that comprise PTEN- and p53-deficient cancer cells with activated TGFβ-Smad/p63 signaling pathway, and methods for using same to prevent and/or treat cancer.

Provided are a peptide having an activity of promoting hair generation and use thereof. In particular, provided are a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, a composition including the peptide for improving hair loss or promoting hair generation, and a pharmaceutical composition including the peptide for preventing or treating hair loss.

This invention relates, e.g., to a synthetic compound, Oxy133, having the structure [Formula I] or a bioactive or pharmaceutical composition comprising Oxy133 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods are also disclosed for using the compound or bioactive or pharmaceutical composition to treat a variety of disorders, including e.g. bone disorders, obesity, cardiovascular disorders, and neurological disorders. ##STR00001##

Biomaterial compositions comprising organosilicon monomers (such as silorane monomers) and chemical curing systems or dual chemical/light curing systems, in conjunction with optional tetraoxaspiro[5.5]undecanes (“TOSUs”) and/or fillers.

Disclosed are methods of inducing differentiation of stem into myogenic cells without gene manipulation and for inducing proliferation of satellite cells. The cells can be used as a source of cells for transplantation in a subject in need thereof. Also disclosed is a screening assay for screening test compounds using blastomere cultures.