Abstract: New methods and assays for multiplexed detection of analytes using phosphors that are uniform in morphology, size, and composition based on their unique optical lifetime signatures are described herein. The described assays and methods can be used for imaging or detection of multiple unique chemical or biological markers simultaneously in a single assay readout.

Abstract: The disclosure is based on the finding that compounds capable of binding to (or interacting with) chromatin binding/remodelling complexes (for example Polycomb group PRC1 and Trithorax group MLL) and/or modulation of the same can be used to modulate (for example switch on/off) ciliogenesis as may occur, for example, in the human pulmonary bronchial epithelium. Provided are compounds, compositions, methods and medicaments which may be used to treat and/or prevent diseases and/or conditions associated with aberrant or defective ciliogenesis.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method of screening a human subject to determine if said subject has a genetic predisposition to develop, or is suffering from Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD), said method comprising: (a) providing a biological sample comprising genomic DNA from the subject; and (b) analyzing the portion of the genomic DNA in the sample corresponding to the distal D4Z4-pLAM region on chromosome 4 and determining the presence or absence of a polymorphism resulting in a functional polyadenylation sequence operationally linked to exon 3 of the DUX4 gene.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method of screening a human subject to determine if said subject has a genetic predisposition to develop, or is suffering from Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD), said method comprising: (a) providing a biological sample comprising genomic DNA from the subject; and (b) analyzing the portion of the genomic DNA in the sample corresponding to the distal D4Z4-pLAM region on chromosome 4 and determining the presence or absence of a polymorphism resulting in a functional polyadenylation sequence operationally linked to exon 3 of the DUX4 gene, wherein a determination of the absence of a functional polyadenylation sequence operationally linked to exon 3 of the DUX4 gene indicates that the subject does not have a genetic predisposition to develop, and is not suffering from FSHD, and/or wherein a determination of the presence of a functional polyadenylation sequence operationally linked to exon 3 of the DUX4 gene indicates that the subject has a genetic predisposition to devel

Abstract: An in vitro method for screening for candidate compounds for preventing and/or attenuating skin ageing, and/or hydrating skin, includes: a) contacting a test compound with a sample of papillary fibroblasts; b) measuring the expression of a gene selected from PDPN, CCRL1 and NTN1, in the papillary fibroblasts; and c) selecting compounds for which an activation of at least 1.5 fold of the expression of at least one of the genes is measured in the treated papillary fibroblasts compared with untreated papillary fibroblasts. Another in vitro method includes: a) contacting a test compound with a sample of reticular fibroblasts; b) measuring the expression of a gene selected from MGP, PPP1R14A and TGM2, in the reticular fibroblasts; and c) selecting compounds for which an activation of at most 1.0 fold of the expression of at least one of the genes is measured in the treated reticular fibroblasts compared with untreated reticular fibroblasts.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of molecular biology and more specifically to methods for detecting anti-carbamylated protein (anti-CarP) antibodies in the serum of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.

Abstract: The technology relates in part to compositions and methods for inducing an immune response against a Bob1 antigen. Provided are methods for treating hyperproliferative diseases by inducing an immune response against a Bob1 antigen; the immune response may be induced using a Bob1 polypeptide fragment, or by specifically targeting Bob1-expressing cells using T cell receptors directed against Bob1.

Abstract: New methods and assays for multiplexed detection of analytes using phosphors that are uniform in morphology, size, and composition based on their unique optical lifetime signatures are described herein. The described assays and methods can be used for imaging or detection of multiple unique chemical or biological markers simultaneously in a single assay readout.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds, methods and compositions for treating or preventing viral infections using nucleosides analogs. Specifically, the present invention provides for the design and synthesis of acyclic fleximer nucleoside analogues having increased flexibility and ability to alter their conformation structures to provide increased antiviral activity potential with the result of inhibiting several coronaviruses.

Abstract: New methods and assays for multiplexed detection of analytes using phosphors that are uniform in morphology, size, and composition based on their unique optical lifetime signatures are described herein. The described assays and methods can be used for imaging or detection of multiple unique chemical or biological markers simultaneously in a single assay readout.

Abstract: The invention relates to the utilization of specific cell surface biomarkers (preferably cell specific receptors) to generate a reversible layer-by-layer scaffold for the functionalization of cells. The cells of the present invention can be used in a wide variety of distinct applications, including cellular targeting, imaging, drug delivery, purification, cell sensing, diagnosis and waste stream/body fluid purification.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polypeptides and compositions thereof useful for the prevention and treatment of allergic disorders, in particular atopic asthma. More particularly, the invention relates to tolerogenic agents and compositions thereof that are useful for the prevention and treatment of hypersensitivity to allergens, in particular strategies of desensitization to allergens.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of molecular biology and more specifically to methods for detecting anti-carbamylated protein (anti-CarP) antibodies in the serum of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.

Abstract: Agents, compositions, and medicaments that reduce interactions between muscle specific kinase receptor (MuSK) and pathogenic immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) antibodies specific for the first Ig-like domain of MuSK and methods and uses thereof to reduce such interactions are encompassed herein. Also encompassed are screening assays to identify inhibitors of these pathogenic antibodies, particularly those that reduce binding to MuSK. Agents identified using the screening assays described herein are envisioned for use as therapeutics, alone or in compositions or in medicaments, to improve motor function in subjects afflicted MuSK-MG.

Abstract: The present invention relates to replication-competent Arteriviruses having a decreased DUB/deISGylating activity due to a mutation in the PLP2 domain of the non-structural protein nsp2, to their use as a medicament, their use as a vaccine and in prophylaxis, to vaccines comprising such Arteriviruses and to Arteriviral PLP2-ubiquitin complexes.

Abstract: It has now been found that the p53 pathway is inactivated in ocular cancers such as retinoblastoma. As such, the present invention is a method for inducing ocular cancer cell death using a p53 activator. In particular embodiments, the p53 activator blocks the interaction between DM2 or DMX and p53. As the p53 activator induces ocular cancer cell death, a method for preventing or treating ocular cancer is also provided.

Abstract: An in vitro method for screening for candidate compounds for preventing and/or attenuating skin ageing, and/or hydrating skin, includes: a) contacting a test compound with a sample of papillary fibroblasts; b) measuring the expression of a gene selected from PDPN, CCRL1 and NTN1, in the papillary fibroblasts; and c) selecting compounds for which an activation of at least 1.5 fold of the expression of at least one of the genes is measured in the treated papillary fibroblasts compared with untreated papillary fibroblasts. Another in vitro method includes: a) contacting a test compound with a sample of reticular fibroblasts; b) measuring the expression of a gene selected from MGP, PPP1R14A and TGM2, in the reticular fibroblasts; and c) selecting compounds for which an activation of at most 1.0 fold of the expression of at least one of the genes is measured in the treated reticular fibroblasts compared with untreated reticular fibroblasts.

Abstract: It has now been found that the p53 pathway is inactivated in ocular cancers such as retinoblastoma. As such, the present invention is a method for inducing ocular cancer cell death using a p53 activator. In particular embodiments, the p53 activator blocks the interaction between DM2 or DMX and p53. As the p53 activator induces ocular cancer cell death, a method for preventing or treating ocular cancer is also provided.

Abstract: It has now been found that the p53 pathway is inactivated in ocular cancers such as retinoblastoma. As such, the present invention is a method for inducing ocular cancer cell death using a p53 activator. In particular embodiments, the p53 activator blocks the interaction between DM2 or DMX and p53. As the p53 activator induces ocular cancer cell death, a method for preventing or treating ocular cancer is also provided.

Abstract: A method of purifying a glycan and/or a glycoconjugate comprising the steps of: (a) providing a stationary phase that comprises cotton; (b) applying a glycan and/or glycoconjugate-containing sample to the stationary phase; (c) washing the stationary phase with a first solvent; and (d) eluting the glycan and/or glycoconjugate from the stationary phase with a second solvent. A kit for purifying a glycan and/or glycoconjugate, the kit comprising: a stationary phase comprising cotton; and instructions for purifying a glycan and/or glycoconjugate according to the disclosed method.