Abstract: Method for expanding stemness and differentiation potential of pluripotent cells. The invention is based on the finding that increasing micro RNA-203 levels in induced pluripotent stem (iPSCs) or embryonic stem (ESCs) cells improves the quality cell fate potential and ability of these cells to differentiate into multiple cell lineages and to reach further maturation properties without interfering with their self-renewal properties. This effect is mediated through the mi R-203-dependent control of de novo DNA methyltransferases Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b, which in turn regulate the methylation landscape of pluripotent cells. The effect can be achieved by overexpression of micro RNA-203 or by adding micro RNA-203 or analogues thereof to the cell culture medium and can be observed using a variety of cellular and in vivo models.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods useful for the treatment and prevention of conditions associated with myocardial infarction.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods useful for the treatment and prevention of conditions associated with short telomere length.

Abstract: Method for expanding stemness and differentiation potential of pluripotent cells. The invention is based on the finding that increasing micro RNA-203 levels in induced pluripotent stem (iPSCs) or embryonic stem (ESCs) cells improves the quality cell fate potential and ability of these cells to differentiate into multiple cell lineages and to reach further maturation properties without interfering with their self-renewal properties. This effect is mediated through the mi R-203-dependent control of de novo DNA methyltransferases Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b, which in turn regulate the methylation landscape of pluripotent cells. The effect can be achieved by overexpression of micro RNA-203 or by adding micro RNA-203 or analogues thereof to the cell culture medium and can be observed using a variety of cellular and in vivo models.

Abstract: Methods are for detecting cells over-expressing of Programmed Death Ligand 2 (PD-L2), in particular, damaged and/or senescent cells, and the identification thereof. Antagonists of Programmed Death Ligand 2 (PD-L2) and Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 (PD-1) interaction, or inhibitors of PD-1 or PD-L2 expression are used to eliminate damaged and/or senescent cells, which are involved in numerous pathologies and aging, and are also produced as a result of exposure to toxic substances.

Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3 R4, R5, R6, R7a and R7b have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically-acceptable esters, amides, solvates or salts thereof, which compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases in which inhibition of a protein or lipid kinase (e.g. CDK8 and/or Haspin kinase) is desired and/or required, and particularly in the treatment of cancer or a proliferative disease.