Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for preventing and/or treating diseases and disorders of patients caused by non-Staphylococcal microorganisms. In particular, compositions and methods contain lysostaphin, altered forms of lysostaphin as compared to wild-type, and synergistic combinations of lysostaphin plus additional conventional treatments such as other enzyme, antibiotic and/or antibody treatment. The invention is also directed to detecting and identifying altered forms of lysostaphin that possess increased efficacy against infections as compared to wild-type lysostaphin, and forms that generate a minimal or no immune response in a patient. The invention is also directed to method of manufacturing lysostaphin and altered forms of lysostaphin, and compositions that direct the lysostaphin to the site of the infection such as aerosolized nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bacteriophage composition comprising one or more (suitably two or more, or three) obligately lytic bacteriophages capable of infecting and lysing Staphylococcus aureus, and use of the same for treating Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infections.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for reducing ?-1 antitrypsin target RNA and protein levels via use of dsRNAs, e.g., Dicer substrate siRNA (DsiRNA) agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for reducing ?-1 antitrypsin target RNA and protein levels via use of dsRNAs, e.g., Dicer substrate siRNA (DsiRNA) agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating tumours comprising delivering an oncolytic virus or oncolytic viral RNA via direct injection or systemic administration or intravesicular administration to the tumour or cancer in combination with the co-administration of an immuno-stimulatory agent via the systemic route to a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor and a modified virus for separate, subsequent or simultaneous use in the treatment of cancer, wherein the modified virus is for intravenous administration.

Abstract: The present invention describes a liquid vaccine composition of a live enveloped virus and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, whereby the carrier is a natural deep-eutectic solvent (NADES), and the vaccine has a water activity of less than about 0.8. The NADES provides a stabilisation of the sensitive virus for prolonged time and at ambient temperature. In general, the liquid vaccine compositions according to the invention, in different compositions for the various enveloped viruses, show remarkable capabilities of stabilisation. This overcomes the need for lyophilisation, a great economic benefit. Also the liquid nature of the vaccines facilitates administration to human or animal targets.

Abstract: Combining viral vector with surfactant preserves vector infectivity, and surfactant provided an unexpected benefit by protecting viral vector from damage due to transient elevated temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for reducing ?-1 antitrypsin target RNA and protein levels via use of dsRNAs, e.g., Dicer substrate siRNA (DsiRNA) agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for reducing ?-1 antitrypsin target RNA and protein levels via use of dsRNAs, e.g., Dicer substrate siRNA (DsiRNA) agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating cancer in a human subject in need thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to treating a cancer by administering a recombinant virus which expresses one or more biotherapeutic agents in a subject, and administering to the subject a nucleotide analogue or nucleotide precursor analogue chemotherapeutic agent. The invention further relates to method for treating cancer by administering a nucleotide analogue or nucleotide precursor analogue chemotherapeutic agent and a caspase inhibitor, and, optionally, also administering a recombinant virus expressing one or more biotherapeutic agents in the subject. The invention also relates to a method for treating cancer by administering purified interferon gamma to a subject and administering to the subject a nucleotide analogue or nucleotide precursor analogue chemotherapeutic agent.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a retroviral replicating vector for gene delivery comprising a therapeutic cassette containing at least one mini-promoter linked to a gene to be expressed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are monospecific HCAb antibodies with antigen-binding specificity to ANG-2 and bispecific antibodies with antigen-binding specificities to ANG-2 and VEGF or PDGF.

Abstract: HRV VP2 proteins useful as components of immunogenic compositions for the induction of cross-reactive cell-mediated immunity against human rhinovirus infection; nucleic acid constructs encoding such HRV VP2 proteins.

Abstract: A microcapsule, a method, and an article of manufacture. The microcapsule includes a degradable shell and a polymerizing agent encapsulated by the degradable shell. The method includes selecting a polymerizing agent, encapsulating the polymerizing agent in a degradable shell, and rupturing the degradable shell by exposure to an energy source, such as a laser, a UV radiation source, and/or a heat source. The article of manufacture includes a microcapsule having a degradable shell and a polymerizing agent encapsulated by the degradable shell.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to viral delivery of RNA utilizing self-cleaving ribozymes and applications of such, including but not limited to CRISPR-Cas related applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bacteriophage ?CJ24 (KCCM11462P) and a composition comprising the same as an active component. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for preventing and/or treating infectious diseases caused by avian pathogenic E. coli of birds by using the bacteriophage ?CJ24 (KCCM11462P) or the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bacteriophage ?CJ25 (KCCM11463P) and a composition comprising the same as an active ingredient. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for preventing and/or treating infectious diseases caused by avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) of birds by using the bacteriophage ?CJ25 (KCCM11463P) or the composition.

Abstract: A peptide comprising the sequence shown below is added as a peptide tag to a useful protein, followed by allowing its expression. Xm(PYn)qPZr In this formula, X, Y, and Z each represent an amino acid residue independently selected from the group consisting of R, G, S, K, T, L, N, Q, and H, with the proviso that at least one Y represents K, L, N, Q, H, or R. m represents an integer of 0 to 5; n represents 1, 2, or 3; q represents an integer of 1 to 10; and r represents an integer of 0 to 10.

Abstract: Isolated peptides and pharmaceutical compositions comprising isolated peptides that bind to retinoblastoma binding protein 4 (RBBp4) and block the Spalt-Like Transcription Factor 4 (SALL4)-RBBp4 interaction are described. Methods of inhibiting binding of SALL4 to RBBp4 and methods of treating a subject having a disorder mediated by a dysregulation of SALL4 are also described.

Abstract: Amino acid based polymers and polymer blends. Compositions comprising at least one amino acid based polymer or polymer blend, at least one bioactive agent, and optionally at least one filler. Additionally, compositions comprising at least one bacteriophage and at least one salt or buffer, which, for example, are in the form of a dry powder, and methods of preparing thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: A sterile pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous solution, which solution is provided in a sealed container and comprises: a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous solvent; viral particles or a physiologically active polypeptide; an excipient selected from a polyethyleneimine; a compound of formula (I) or a physiologically acceptable salt or ester thereof; or a compound of formula (II) or a physiologically acceptable salt or ester thereof; and optionally, one or more sugars.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula (II) that enhance the efficacy of viruses by increasing spread of the virus in cells, increasing the titer of virus in cells, or increasing the antigen expression from a virus, gene or trans-gene expression from a virus, or virus protein expression in cells. Other uses, compositions and methods of using same are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating cancer in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a Coxsackie B3 group virus or a modified form thereof, wherein the cells of the cancer express a heparan sulfate (HS) receptor on their surface and the virus binds to said HS receptor, enters and accumulates in the cancer cells, whereby at least some cancer cells undergo viral lysis.

Abstract: A method for binding an active substance or an active agent to an activated autologous blood nosode comprises a) dissolving blood of a patient in an aqueous or aqueous/ethanol medium or triturating blood of a patient with an excipient approved for globules according to HAB [Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia] in order to obtain a first mixture; b) activating the first mixture by exposure of the first mixture to magnetic pulses having frequencies of the magnet field periods within a range from approximately 0.

Abstract: Provided herein are polymer and metal organic frameworks (MOFs) composites, and methods of use and preparation thereof. In particular, Poly(polyethyleneglycol citrate-co-N-isopropylacrylamide) (PPCN) and copper MOF composites are provided.

Abstract: Described is the use of a parvovirus, preferably H-1PV, for the therapeutical elimination of cancer stem cells (CSCs), preferably neuroblastoma stem cells and glioblastoma stem cells.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for preventing or reducing symptoms or disease associated with Xylella fastidiosa or Xanthomonas axonopodis in a plant. The invention provides novel bacteriophages virulent to Xylella fastidiosa or Xanthomonas axonopodis, including XfaMija and XfaMijo, and further provides methods for treating or preventing Pierce's Disease or Citrus Canker in plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for encapsulating a material comprising the steps of: (a) providing an aqueous solution or suspension of the material that is to be encapsulated, (b) warming the aqueous solution or suspension to a temperature that is sufficient to enable dissolution of a first biocompatible polymer in the aqueous solution or suspension without adversely affecting the properties of the material to be encapsulated, (c) dissolving the first biocompatible polymer in the aqueous solution or suspension, (d) de-aerating the solution or suspension obtained in step (c), (e) emulsifying the solution or suspension obtained in (d) in a biocompatible oil comprising a surfactant to create microdroplets, and (f) hardening the microdroplets by dropwise addition of an aqueous solution comprising Zn2+ ions and a second biocompatible polymer to form microcapsules; the invention further relates to microcapsules obtained by methods of the invention and their uses.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions including recombinant B11 bacteriophages, methods for making the same, and uses thereof. The recombinant B11 bacteriophages disclosed herein are useful for the identification and/or antibiotic susceptibility profiling of specific bacterial strains/species present in a sample.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel of bacteriophage, wherein the panel comprise any one or more bacteriophage selected from the group consisting of:—NCTC 12081404, NCTC 12081405, NCTC 12081406, NCTC 12081407, NCTC 12081408, NCTC 12081409 and NCTC 12081410. The invention also relates to the use of such panels for treating C. difficile infection, or for prophylactic treatment of subjects not yet colonized by C. difficile or that have been colonized but the colonization has not yet progressed to infection.

Abstract: The present invention includes an isolated antigen against influenza A and a method of making the same that includes an ectodomain of influenza A Matrix Protein 2 (M2e) and a stem region of an influenza A hemagglutinin 2 (HA2) protein and an adjuvant. The invention further includes formulating the antigen into an isolated immune response stimulating fusion protein and/or a vaccine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Myoviridae bacteriophage Esc-CHP-1 that is isolated from the nature and can kill specifically enterohemorrhagic E. coli strains, which has a genome represented by the nucleotide sequence of SEQ. ID. NO: 1 (Accession NO: KCTC 12660BP), and a method for preventing and treating the infections of enterohemorrhagic E. coli using the composition comprising said bacteriophage as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Myoviridae bacteriophage Esc-CHP-2 that is isolated from the nature and can kill specifically enteropathogenic E. coli strains, which has a genome represented by the nucleotide sequence of SEQ. ID. NO: 1 (Accession NO: KCTC 12661BP), and a method for preventing and treating the infections of enteropathogenic E. coli using the composition comprising said bacteriophage as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Myoviridae bacteriophage Esc-COP-4 that is isolated from the nature and can kill specifically enteroinvasive E. coli strains, which has a genome represented by the nucleotide sequence of SEQ. ID. NO: 1 (Accession NO: KCTC 12663BP), and a method for preventing and treating the infections of enteroinvasive E. coli using the composition comprising said bacteriophage as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided that relate to an attenuated reovirus exhibiting oncolytic activity toward cancer cells while displaying reduced lytic activity toward non-malignant cells. Exemplified is an attenuated human reovirus derived from persistently infected fibrosarcoma cells that lacks wild-type reovirus S1 and S4 genes and consequently lacks a detectable reoviral outer capsid ?1 protein and expresses a mutated reoviral outer capsid ?3 protein.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method for treating microbial infection using an antimicrobial composition comprises antimicrobial peptide which contains at least one VGFPV motif.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions including recombinant K1E bacteriophages, methods for making the same, and uses thereof. The recombinant K1E bacteriophages disclosed herein are useful for the identification and/or antibiotic susceptibility profiling of specific bacterial strains/species present in a sample.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bacteriophage having a specific bactericidal activity against Salmonella, a composition for the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases comprising the bacteriophage as an active ingredient, an antibiotic comprising the bacteriophage as an active ingredient, an animal feed or drinking water comprising the bacteriophage as an active ingredient, and a sanitizer or cleaner comprising the bacteriophage as an active ingredient. The bacteriophage of the present invention has a specific bactericidal activity against Salmonella choleraesuis, Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella derby, Salmonella infantis or Salmonella newport with no influences on beneficial bacteria, as well as excellent acid- and heat-resistance and desiccation tolerance.

Abstract: Method of inhibiting the growth of Salmonella in a chicken, comprising administering at least one strain of bacteriophage that lyses at least one Salmonella serovar to a chicken in need thereof, wherein the at least one strain of bacteriophage is a strain selected from PCM F/00069 (strain 8sent1748), PCM F/00070 (strain 8sent65) and PCM F/00071 (strain 3sent1).

Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of genome engineering, particularly targeted modification of the genome of a cell.

Abstract: Provided is a novel bacteriophage ?CJ23 (KCCM11365P). In addition, the present invention relates to an antibacterial composition including the bacteriophage ?CJ23 (KCCM11365P) as an active ingredient. Further, provided is a method of preventing and/or treating infectious diseases by avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) in birds using the bacteriophage ?CJ23 (KCCM11365P) or the antibacterial composition containing the bacteriophage ?CJ23 (KCCM11365P) as an active ingredient.

Abstract: In this application is described the complete genomic sequence of avian parmyxovirus type 2, strains Yucaipa, England, Kenya and Bangor. The sequences are useful for production of recombinant infective virus, a virus vector, for vaccine development and for therapeutic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for preventing and/or treating diseases and disorders of patients caused by non-Staphylococcal microorganisms. In particular, compositions and methods contain lysostaphin, altered forms of lysostaphin as compared to wild-type, and synergistic combinations of lysostaphin plus additional conventional treatments such as other enzyme, antibiotic and/or antibody treatment. The invention is also directed to detecting and identifying altered forms of lysostaphin that possess increased efficacy against infections as compared to wild-type lysostaphin, and forms that generate a minimal or no immune response in a patient. The invention is also directed to method of manufacturing lysostaphin and altered forms of lysostaphin, and compositions that direct the lysostaphin to the site of the infection such as aerosolized nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of shortening pesticidal time of the baculovirus to pest, comprising: (1) preparing a pesticide composition; (2) diluting the pesticide composition 100-3000 times; and (3) spraying the diluted pesticide composition on third or older instars in fields; wherein the pesticide composition comprises: (a) a ryanodine receptor insecticide or a diamides insecticide and (b) baculovirus, wherein the concentration of the ryanodine receptor insecticide or the diamides insecticide is 0.01-75% and the concentration of the nucleopolyhedrovirus is 107-1012 PIB/ml. The pesticide composition of the present invention can effectively reduce the lethal time to the pest compared to the baculovirus alone, and also can increase the control effect of the pest compared to the same concentration of the insecticide, when applied in field.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for packaging reporter nucleic acid molecules into non-replicative transduction particles for use as reporter molecules. The non-replicative transduction particles can be constructed from viruses and use viral transduction and replication systems. The reporter nucleic acid molecules include a reporter gene, such as a reporter molecule or selectable marker, for detecting target genes or cells. Methods and systems are provided for detection of cells and target nucleic acid molecules using the non-replicative transduction particles as reporter molecules.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for packaging reporter nucleic acid molecules into non-replicative transduction particles for use as reporter molecules. The non-replicative transduction particles can be constructed from viruses and use viral transduction and replication systems. The reporter nucleic acid molecules include a reporter gene, such as a reporter molecule or selectable marker, for detecting target genes or cells. Methods and systems are provided for detection of cells and target nucleic acid molecules using the non-replicative transduction particles as reporter molecules.

Abstract: The invention provides for compositions for treating a cancer or an inflammatory disorder comprising a combination of agents in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein said agents comprise: (i) a non-covalent DNA binding agent; and (ii) an anti-cancer or anti-inflammatory agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates in its broadest aspect to combined phage/antibiotic therapy. More particularly, it relates to use of (i) one or more bacteriophages and (ii) one or more antibiotics in the manufacture of a combined product for simultaneous, separate or sequential administration of (i) and (ii) to treat a bacterial infection characterized by biofilm formation, for example an infection comprising or consisting of P. aeruginosa. Treatment in this context may be either therapeutic or prophylactic treatment. Also provided are deposited bacteriophages each exhibiting different strain specificity against P. aeruginosa and combinations of such bacteriophages, e.g. a panel of six deposited bacteriophages which was found to be effective against a high percentage of clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa from canine ear infections.

Abstract: Provided is a novel bacteriophage ?CJ19 (KCCM11361P). In addition, the present invention relates to an antibacterial composition including the bacteriophage ?CJ19 (KCCM11361P) as an active ingredient. Further, the present invention is a method of preventing and/or treating infectious diseases by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in animals except for humans using the bacteriophage ?CJ19 (KCCM11361P) or the antibacterial composition containing the bacteriophage ?CJ19 (KCCM11361P) as an active ingredient.