Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, analogues and derivatives thereof, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The present invention further provides a method for assessing responsiveness to treatment with the peptide of the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to prognosis of ALS progression, using Akt and phosphorylated Akt as biomarkers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to nucleic acid therapy for modulating host microflora, useful in the management of dysbiosis. The invention in embodiments thereof provides compositions and methods for alleviating dysbiosis and conditions associated therewith. According to additional embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention may be used for treating or preventing gut barrier dysfunction in a subject in need thereof, and for reducing the risk of developing adverse events related to expansion of gastrointestinal bacteria in patients at risk for developing dysbiosis, for example in hospitalized patients and immune suppressed subjects.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for treatment of an HLA-B27-associated autoimmune inflammatory disorder by administration of nucleic acid encoding HSP90 or an active fragment thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, analogues and derivatives thereof, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The present invention further provides a method for assessing responsiveness to treatment with the peptide of the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to prognosis of ALS progression, using Akt and phosphorylated Akt as biomarkers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for treatment of an HLA-B27-associated autoimmune inflammatory disorder by administration of nucleic acid encoding HSP90 or an active fragment thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, analogues and derivatives thereof, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The present invention further provides a method for assessing responsiveness to treatment with the peptide of the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to prognosis of ALS progression, using Akt and phosphorylated Akt as biomarkers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, analogs and derivatives thereof, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The present invention further provides a method for assessing responsiveness to treatment with the peptide of the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to prognosis of ALS progression, using Akt and phosphorylated Akt as biomarkers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, analogues and derivatives thereof, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The present invention further provides a method for assessing responsiveness to treatment with the peptide of the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to prognosis of ALS progression, using Akt and phosphorylated Akt as biomarkers.

Abstract: An antibody is disclosed which comprises an antigen recognition region which comprises six CDR amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 4-15. Uses thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compound amino-phenyl-acetic acid octadec-(Z)-9-enyl ester, an enantiomer thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a pharmaceutical composition comprising it, for use in the treatment of tumors and metastases, and to methods for treating a tumor or metastases comprising administering said compound to a subject in need thereof. The present invention particularly relates to said compound when it is dissolved in an ethanol solution.

Abstract: Basic esters of fatty alcohols of the general formula: R1-O—CO-A or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 is C12-C24 alkyl or C10-C24 alkenyl, and A is a residue containing at least one acyclic or cyclic amino group and/or at least one heteroaromatic ring containing a tertiary or quaternary nitrogen atom, are anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agents, useful in the treatment of immunologically-mediated inflammation, as adjuvants for antigens involved in both cellular and humoral responses.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) using peptides and analogs of heat shock protein 60 (hsp60), and for suppression, prevention and treatment of complications associated with T2D. The invention is exemplified using DiaPep277™, a peptide analog of human hsp60. The invention further relates treatment regimens useful for suppression, prevention or treatment of T2D.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for use in the treatment of long-established type 1 diabetes (T1D) using peptides and analogs of heat shock protein 60 (Hsp60). The invention is exemplified using DiaPep277, a peptide analog of human Hsp60, which is shown to induce increase in plasma C-peptide and regeneration of islet beta cells. The invention further relates to regimens useful for treatment of long established T1D in patients having no demonstrable islet beta cell-function.

Abstract: An antibody is disclosed which comprises an antigen recognition region which comprises six CDR amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 4-15. Uses thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present application relates to antibodies which recognize [2(2-aminoethylcarbomoyl)-ethoxymethyl]-tris-[2-N-(3-imidazol-1-yl-propyl))-ethoxymethyl]methane, a hapten molecule which closely mimics the local structure and conformation of the reactive zinc site in matrix metalloproteinases. An antibody is disclosed which comprises an antigen recognition region which comprises six CDR amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 4-15. Uses thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, analogues and derivatives thereof, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The present invention further provides a method for assessing responsiveness to treatment with the peptide of the invention. In addition, the present invention relates to prognosis of ALS progression, using Akt and phosphorylated Akt as biomarkers.

Abstract: The present application relates to antibodies which recognize [2 (2-aminoethylcarbomoyl)-ethoxymethyl]-tris-[2-N-(3-imidazol-1-yl-propyl))-ethoxymethyl]methane, a hapten molecule which closely mimics the local structure and conformation of the reactive zinc site in matrix metalloproteinases. An antibody is disclosed which comprises an antigen recognition region which comprises six CDR amino acid sequences selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 4-15. Uses thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Substances comprising carboxylated and/or sulfated oligosaccharides in substantially purified form, including compositions containing same and methods of using same, are disclosed for the regulation of cytokine activity in a host. For instance, the secretion of Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-?) can be either inhibited or augmented selectively by administration to the host of effective amounts of substances or their compositions comprising specific oligosaccharides in substantially purified form. Thus, the present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their use for the prevention and/or treatment of pathological processes involving the induction of active cytokine secretion, such as TNF-?. The invention also relates to the initiation of a desirable immune system-related response by the host to the presence of activators, including pathogens. The substances and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be daily, at very low effective doses, typically below 0.

Abstract: A treatment for cancer, and in particular, of therapeutic compounds which block the ability of cytokines and chemokines to promote metastasis of malignant cells. The therapeutic compound comprises a carboxylated and/or sulfated oligosaccharide, preferably in a substantially purified form, which is a heparin or heparan-sulfate derived saccharide compound. In one embodiment of the present invention, the carbohydrate or oligosaccharide has a molecular weight of no more than about 3000 daltons, preferably lying in the range of about 400 to about 2000 daltons, most preferably between about 400 and about 1100 daltons. Generally, substances of the present invention inhibit tumor cell migration, as determined by biological assays, and comprise molecules of various sugar units of which the basic unit of activity is associated with a disaccharide. However, larger oligosaccharide chains of up to about 10 sugar units, containing the basic disaccharide unit of activity can also function to inhibit such activity.

Abstract: Immunomodulators selected from: (a) a saturated or cis-unsaturated C10-C20 fatty alcohol or an ester thereof with a C1-C6 alkanoic acid; (b) a monoester of a C2-C8 alkanediol or of Glycerol with a saturated or cis-unsaturated C10-C20 fatty acid; and (c) a diester of glycerol with a saturated or cis-unsaturated C10-C20 fatty acid, are useful for treatment of inflammation, particularly immunologically-mediated inflammation such as it occurs in autoimmune diseases.