Abstract: Embodiments concern methods and compositions involving miR-124 mimics. In some embodiments, there are double-stranded RNA molecules with modified nucleotides having an active strand with a miR-124 sequence and a complementary passenger strand.

Abstract: A method of treating a subject having liver cancer can include administering a synthetic oligonucleotide to a subject having liver cancer, the oligonucleotide comprising a sequence that is at least 80% identical to at least one of SEQ ID NO:1-12 (e.g., a miR-34 or miR-215 mimic); and administering sorafenib to the subject, wherein the molar ratio of sorafenib:oligonucleotide administered to the subject is in the range of about 10-2000 (e.g., a ratio that provides a superior, for example synergistic or greater than additive, effect).

Abstract: Embodiments concern methods and compositions involving miR-34 mimics, including miR-34a and miR-34c mimics. In some embodiments, there are double-stranded RNA molecules with modified nucleotides having an active strand with a miR-34a sequence and a complementary passenger strand. In additional embodiments, there are double-stranded RNA molecules with modified nucleotides having an active strand with a miR-34c sequence and a complementary passenger strand.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions for diagnosing and/or treating vascular diseases including cancer, cardiac diseases, vascular diseases of the eye, and inflammatory diseases. The methods involve measuring the levels of one or multiple miRNAs in patient samples and using the test results to diagnose and/or predict an optimal treatment regimen for the patient. Compositions described in the invention include nucleic acids that function as miRNAs or miRNA inhibitors that can be introduced to a patient to reduce or increase vascularization as needed.

Abstract: A method of treating a subject, for example for a subject with a solid tumor or hematologic malignancy, can include administering a therapeutic treatment cycle to the subject, the cycle including daily microRNA mimic administrations on the first 3-7 consecutive days of the cycle followed by no microRNA administration on the next 7-21 consecutive days of the cycle.

Abstract: Embodiments concern methods and compositions involving miR-124 mimics. In some embodiments, there are double-stranded RNA molecules with modified nucleotides having an active strand with a miR-124 sequence and a complementary passenger strand.

Abstract: This application describes emulsion formulations containing neutral phospholipids for delivering RNAi, anti-miRNA, or aptamer agents in vivo. The application also relates to methods of making the formulations, and uses of the formulations as delivery agents.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions for introducing miRNA activity or function into cells using synthetic nucleic acid molecules. Moreover, the present invention concerns methods and compositions for identifying miRNAs with specific cellular functions that are relevant to therapeutic, diagnostic, and prognostic applications wherein synthetic miRNAs and/or miRNA inhibitors are used in library screening assays.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating cancer cells, including cancer cells in a subject, whereby two or more therapeutic agents are used, one being an EGFR-TKI agent and the other being a synthetic oligonucleotide.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating cancer cells, including cancer cells in a subject, whereby two or more therapeutic agents are used, one being an EGFR-TKI agent and the other being a microRNA.

Abstract: Embodiments concern methods and compositions involving miR-34 mimics, including miR-34a and miR-34c mimics. In some embodiments, there are double-stranded RNA molecules with modified nucleotides having an active strand with a miR-34a sequence and a complementary passenger strand. In additional embodiments, there are double-stranded RNA molecules with modified nucleotides having an active strand with a miR-34c sequence and a complementary passenger strand.

Abstract: Embodiments concern methods and compositions involving miR-34 mimics, including miR-34a and miR-34c mimics. In some embodiments, there are double-stranded RNA molecules with modified nucleotides having an active strand with a miR-34a sequence and a complementary passenger strand. In additional embodiments, there are double-stranded RNA molecules with modified nucleotides having an active strand with a miR-34c sequence and a complementary passenger strand.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions for diagnosing and/or treating vascular diseases including cancer, cardiac diseases, vascular diseases of the eye, and inflammatory diseases. The methods involve measuring the levels of one or multiple miRNAs in patient samples and using the test results to diagnose and/or predict an optimal treatment regimen for the patient. Compositions described in the invention include nucleic acids that function as miRNAs or miRNA inhibitors that can be introduced to a patient to reduce or increase vascularization as needed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions for identifying genes or genetic pathways modulated by miR-124, using miR-124 to modulate a gene or gene pathway, using this profile in assessing the condition of a patient and/or treating the patient with an appropriate miRNA.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions for treating a patient having, suspected of having, or at risk of developing cancer by targeting cancer stem cells.