Abstract: A method of selecting a ruminating animal having a desirable, hereditable trait is disclosed. The method comprises analyzing in the microbiome of the animal for an amount of a hereditable microorganism which is associated with the hereditable trait, wherein the amount of the hereditable microorganism is indicative as to whether the animal has a desirable hereditable trait.

Abstract: Described herein are isolated regulatory peptides of protein kinase C, chimeric peptides thereof, and their variants. Use of the described peptides, in compositions and methods for treatment of cellular proliferation pathologies is also described.

Abstract: Provided herein piperazine and piperidine derivatives, their synthesis and use thereof in inhibiting VDAC oligomerization, apoptosis and mitochondria dysfunction. Also provided methods of treatment of diseases associated with said processes, e.g. Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of small organic compounds interacting with the Voltage-Dependent Anion Channel (VDAC) for the treatment of diseases associated with central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including psychotic disorders, mood disorders, neurodegenerative diseases. In particular the present invention relates to the use of substituted piperazine- and piperidine-derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising same for the treatment of psychotic disorders including schizophrenia, mood disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides comprising analogues of VDAC1-derived peptides having improved pharmacokinetic characteristics compared to the native parent peptides, which are effective in impairing cell energy production, in inducing apoptosis and cell death, particularly of cancerous cells, in eliminating cancer stem cells and in reducing symptoms associated with fat accumulation in liver cells particularly with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and symptoms associated thereto.

Abstract: Provided are RNA inhibitory molecules, particularly siRNA molecules silencing the expression of Voltage-Dependent Ion Chanel-1 (VDAC1) for the induction of cancer stem cell differentiation and reduction of TAMs abundance and tumor angiogenesis, thereby preventing tumor invention and recurrence.

Abstract: A protein comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 97% homology to SEQ ID NO: 1. The amino acid sequence comprises valine at position 60, glycine at position 123 and lysine at position 109 and the protein binds hIL17A.

Abstract: The present invention relates to short peptides based on the amino acids sequence of the N-terminal domain of the human mitochondrial protein voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC) and to peptide conjugates having a cell permeability enhancing moiety. The peptides, peptide conjugates and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are useful for treating diseases characterized by cell hyperproliferation or resistance to cell death and in particular, cancer.

Abstract: Provided are engineered soluble hIL-17RA receptors with high affinity to hIL-17 that inhibit downstream IL17A induced signaling events in cells. Also provided are methods of inhibiting hIL-17A induced secretion of CXCL1 and/or IL-6 in cells, as well as methods of treating inflammation and/or inflammatory disorders in a subject.

Abstract: Inhibitors of bacterial communication, such as quorum sensing, and method of use and manufacture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reaction plate holding device and system associated therewith for controlling the environment surrounding a reaction plate, and in particular, to a bench-top reaction plate holder providing a controllable environment that fully surrounds a reaction plate.

Abstract: Methods and kits for the detection of cancer and for pre-cancer screening based on the expression of genes associated with altered metabolism and apoptosis in cancerous cells, particularly the expression of a mitochondrial antiviral-signaling (MAVS) or a voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) protein or mRNA in combination with additional genes associated with cell metabolism and/or apoptosis.

Abstract: Inhibitors of bacterial communication, such as quorum sensing, and method of use and manufacture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photoreactive reagent that binds specifically to Ca2+-binding proteins, links to them covalently after photo-activation, and labels them. The novel reagent enables the characterization, purification, inhibition and screening of Ca2+-binding proteins, as well as the preparation of a new affinity chromatography matrix and a new protein biosensor. The invention also relates to the use of the reagent in inhibiting apoptosis and necrosis and in diagnosing a disorder associated with a defect in the function of a Ca2+-binding protein, and in the preparation of a medicament for treating such disorders.