76 results about "TWEAK RECEPTOR" patented technology

Compounds are provided which bind to and are agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists of the CB2 receptor, the compounds having the general formulawherein, R1, R2, A, Y, X, Ar1 and Ar2 have the meanings given in the specification, and the preparation and use thereof. The compounds are valuable CB2 receptor modulators.

The present invention relates to reagents which modify the activity of TWEAK and their use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of immunological disorders.

The present invention relates to reagents which modify the activity of TWEAK and their use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of immunological disorders.

The present invention provides compounds capable of binding to an Fc receptor and modulating Fc receptor activity comprising a core lipophilic group in the form of an Aryl ring substituted with a group rich in p-electrons. The invention further provides for a method of treating an autoimmune disease involving Fc receptor activity using such compounds. A method for obtaining a compound which modulates Fc receptor activity is also provided, the method comprising: (a) providing or designing compounds having structural characteristics to fit in the groove of the FcγRIIa structure; and (b) screening the compounds for modulating activity on the Fc receptor.

The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to fusion proteins comprising multimeric soluble TWEAK receptor fragments and an oligomerization domain. Such fusion proteins are useful for antagonizing the TWEAK receptor and for treating diseases or conditions mediated by angiogenesis, such as solid tumors and inflammatory conditions.

The present invention relates to amide derivatives of Formula (XIIIa) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the PGI2 receptor. Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of: pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH); idiopathic PAH; familial PAH; PAH associated with a collagen vascular disease; and other diseases.

The present invention provides the TWEAK receptor and methods for identifying and using agonists and antagonists of the TWEAK receptor. In particular, the invention provides methods of screening for agonists and antagonists and for treating diseases or conditions mediated by angiogenesis, such as solid tumors and vascular deficiencies of cardiac or peripheral tissue.

The present invention provides the TWEAK receptor and methods for identifying and using agonists and antagonists of the TWEAK receptor. In particular, the invention provides methods of screening for agonists and antagonists and for treating diseases or conditions mediated by angiogenesis, such as solid tumors and vascular deficiencies of cardiac or peripheral tissue.

Compounds which modulate the CB2 receptor are disclosed. Compounds according to the invention bind to and are agonists of the CB2 receptor, and are useful for treating inflammation. Those compounds which are agonists are additionally useful for treating pain (I).

The present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating the phosphorylation of DARPP-32 in a serotonergic receptor intracellular signaling pathway. The invention provides methods and compositions for modulating the activities of DARPP-32, casein kinase 1 (CK1), cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5), AMPA receptors, protein phosphatase-1 (PP-1), protein phosphatase 2C (PP2C), protein phosphatase 2B (PP2B) and / or protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) in cells or tissues. The invention provides methods of treating serotonergic intracellular signaling pathway disorders, e.g., depression. The invention provides methods of treating dopamine-related disorders. The invention provides methods of identifying agents that modulate the activities of serotonergic receptor intracellular signaling molecules, DARPP-32, casein kinase 1, cyclin-dependent kinase 5, AMPA receptors, protein phosphatase-1, protein phosphatase 2C, protein phosphatase 2B and / or protein phosphatase 2A, for use in such treatments. The invention also provides methods of modulating phosphorylation-dependent activation of AMPA receptors for use in such treatments.

The present invention relates to a method of selectively modulating a signalling pathway of interest controlled by a cell receptor involved in signalling through multiple pathways. The method includes exposing the receptor to an agent that modulates signalling by the receptor through the signalling pathway of interest and does not substantially modulate signalling through one or more other signalling pathways controlled by the receptor.

The disclosures herein relate to novel compounds of formula wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 and n are defined here, and their use in treating, preventing, ameliorating, controlling or reducing the risk of inflammation, neurological or psychiatric disorders associated with modulating mGlu5 receptor function.

The invention relates to the identification of Neuropeptide Q as ligand of the GALR2 GPCR (G-protein coupled receptor). The invention encompasses the use of the interaction of GALR2 polypeptides and Neuropeptide Q polypeptides as the basis of screening assays for agents that modulate the activity of the GALR2 receptor. The invention also encompasses diagnostic assays based upon the GALR2 / Neuropeptide Q polypeptide interaction, as well as kits for performing diagnostic and screening assays.

The present provides compounds capable of modulating IL-4 receptor-mediated IgE production, as well as IL-4 induced processes associated therewith, methods and kits for identifying such compounds that utilize an adenosine kinase as a surrogate analyte and methods of using the compounds in a variety of in vitro, in vitro and ex vivo contexts.