Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of promoting the healing of spinal cord injury. The invention is further directed to methods of minimizing the extent of scarring following spinal cord injury. Such methods utilize novel compositions, including but not limited to extraembryonic cytokine secreting cells (herein referred to as ECS cells), including, but not limited to, amnion-derived multipotent progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells) and conditioned media derived therefrom (herein referred to as amnion-derived cellular cytokine solution or ACCS), each alone or in combination with each other and/or other agents.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel cell compositions termed AMP-N cells. In particular, the invention is directed to novel AMP-N cell compositions and novel compositions derived from the AMP-N cells including, but not limited to, novel cell-derived conditioned medium, termed ACCS-N. The invention is further directed to novel methods for making the novel AMP-N cell and ACCS-N compositions as well as uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a novel cell-derived composition having bone growth, regeneration, and repair promoting properties. In particular, the invention is directed to a novel cell-derived composition having bone growth, regeneration, and repair promoting properties termed Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution-B (ACCS-B). The invention is further directed to the use of this novel composition to promote bone growth and/or regeneration and/or repair.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for treating ocular contusion and blunt injury to the eye and for treating traumatic injury of the optic nerve. The invention is further directed to treating ocular contusion and blunt injury to the eye and for treating traumatic injury of the optic nerve by administering to a subject suffering from such conditions Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution (ACCS), including novel immediate-release, targeted-release, and sustained-release (SR) ACCS compositions (referred to herein as “SR-ACCS” compositions) and/or and Amnion-derived Multipotent Progenitor (AMP) cell compositions. Such administration includes intranasal administration of ACCS and/or AMP cells.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel methods for reducing the number of apoptotic cell deaths in a population of cells undergoing excessive cellular apoptosis. The invention is also directed to novel methods for preventing apoptotic cell death in a population of cells at risk for developing excessive cellular apoptosis. In particular, the invention is directed to novel methods for reducing or preventing excessive cellular apoptosis comprising exposing cells exhibiting or at risk for developing excessive cellular apoptosis to a novel cellular factor-containing composition called Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution (referred to herein as ACCS), which is obtained from the culturing of Amnion-derived Multipotent Progenitor (AMP) cells, or AMP cells.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel methods for modulating inflammatory and/or immune responses. Such methods utilize compositions comprising extraembryonic cells (herein referred to as EE cells) including but not limited to extraembryonic HLA-G positive cells (herein referred to as EHP cells) and amnion-derived multipotent progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells); compositions comprising expanded EE cell populations, and/or cell lysates and/or conditioned media derived therefrom, alone or in combination with each other and/or in combination with various extracellular matrices and/or devices and/or other suitable active agents.

Abstract: The invention is directed to immortalized cell compositions and compositions derived therefrom. The invention is further directed to methods of making and using such immortalized cell compositions and compositions derived therefrom. Such immortalized cell compositions include but are not limited to Immortalized Amnion-derived Multipotent Progenitor cells (herein referred to as I-AMP cells) and conditioned media derived therefrom (herein referred to as I-Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution or I-ACCS).

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for treating hemorrhoids. The invention is also directed to methods for preventing hemorrhoids. The invention is further directed to reducing inflammation associated with hemorrhoids. The invention is further directed to methods for preventing hemorrhoids and/or treating hemorrhoids and/or reducing inflammation associated with hemorrhoids by administering to a subject suffering from such conditions, or at risk of developing such conditions, novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “CFS” compositions), including novel sustained-release cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “SR-CFS” compositions).

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for reprogramming somatic cells to a less differentiated state. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for reprogramming amnion epithelial cells (AEC) including amnion-derived cells (ADC) and Amnion-derived Multipotent Progenitor cells (AMP cells) to a less differentiated state. The invention is further directed to compositions comprising reprogrammed AEC, ADC and AMP cells, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Specifically, the invention is directed to treating and reducing inflammation associated Hidradenitis Suppurativa by administering to a subject suffering from this condition novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “CFS” compositions), including novel sustained-release cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “SR-CFS” compositions).

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for treating cartilage disorders, diseases and injuries including, but not limited to, degenerative disc disease. The invention is also directed to methods for preventing cartilage disorders and diseases including, but not limited to, degenerative disc disease. The field of the invention is further directed to reducing inflammation associated with cartilage disorders, diseases and injuries including, but not limited to, degenerative disc disease.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for accelerating the healing of connective tissue injuries and disorders. In particular, the invention is directed to accelerating the healing of injuries and disorders of tendons and ligaments. Such methods utilize novel compositions including, but not limited to, extraembryonic cytokine-secreting cells (herein referred to as ECS cells), including, but not limited to, Amnion-derived Multipotent Progenitor cells (herein referred to as AMP cells) and conditioned media derived therefrom (herein referred to as Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution or ACCS), including pooled ACCS, and Physiologic Cytokine Solution (PCS).

Abstract: The invention is directed to substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, compositions comprising the substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, and to methods of creating such substantially purified amnion-derived cell populations, as well as methods of use. The invention is further directed to antibodies, in particular, monoclonal antibodies, that bind to amnion-derived cells or, alternatively, to one or more amnion-derived cell surface protein markers. The invention is further directed to methods for producing the antibodies, methods for using the antibodies, and kits comprising the antibodies.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for the treatment of wounds. Such methods utilize novel compositions, including but not limited to amnion-derived multipotent cells (herein referred to as AMP cells), conditioned media derived therefrom (herein referred to as amnion-derived cellular cytokine suspension or ACCS), cell lysates derived therefrom, cell products derived therefrom, each alone or in combination.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved medical device. In particular, the invention is directed to an improved medical device having a coating comprising novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as CFS compositions), such CFS compositions including conditioned medium compositions obtained from culturing extraembryonic cytokine secreting cells (ECS cells), including Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution (referred to herein as ACCS) obtained from culturing Amnion-derived Multipotent Progenitor (AMP) cells, dispersed in a polymeric coating material.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for treating urushiol-induced contact dermatitis. Specifically, the invention is directed to treating and reducing inflammation associated with poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak by administering to a subject suffering from such conditions novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “CFS” compositions), including novel sustained-release cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “SR-CFS” compositions).

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of modulating ischemic injury in tissues and organs, including donor tissue and organs and intact tissue and organs. The invention is further directed to methods of increasing time to ischemic injury in such tissues and organs. The invention is further directed to storing and preserving donor tissues and organs. Such methods utilize compositions comprising Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution (herein referred to as ACCS). The ACCS compositions may be formulated for sustained-release, targeted-release, timed-release, extended-release, etc. and may be used alone or in combination with various suitable active agents.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for treating blepharitis. The invention is further directed to reducing inflammation associated with blepharitis. The invention is further directed to methods for treating blepharitis and/or reducing inflammation associated with blepharitis by administering to a subject suffering from such conditions, or at risk of developing such conditions, novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “CFS” compositions), including novel sustained-release cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “SR-CFS” compositions).

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “CFS” compositions), including novel sustained-release cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “SR-CFS” compositions), methods of making such novel compositions and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for preventing and/or treating necrotizing enterocolitis. The invention is further directed to reducing inflammation of the intestinal mucosa associated with necrotizing enterocolitis. The invention is further directed to methods for preventing and/or treating necrotizing enterocolitis and/or inflammation of the intestinal mucosa associated with necrotizing enterocolitis by administering to a subject suffering from such conditions, or at risk of developing such conditions, novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “CFS” compositions), including novel sustained-release cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “SR-CFS” compositions).