Abstract: Methods, compositions and kits are provided to amplify an amount of genomic methylated DNA that can be subsequently analyzed and/or sequenced. It has particular use with small amounts of DNA, including, but not limited to cell free DNA samples. In some embodiments, the ratio of polymerase and methyltransferase is controlled in order to provide maximum yields. In some embodiments, a dual primase/polymerase is used.

Abstract: Provided herein are anti-neuraminidase agents useful for neutralization of influenza virus infection, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. In particular, compositions comprising anti-neuraminidase agents (e.g., antibodies) that are cross-reactive with multiple influenza strains are provided, as well as methods of treatment and prevention of influenza infection therewith.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for sensing an environment electric field. In one exemplary implementation, a method includes disposing a sensor in the environment, wherein the sensor comprising a crystalline lattice and at least one optically-active defect in the crystalline lattice; pre-exciting the crystalline lattice to prepare at least one defect in a first charge state using a first optical beam at a first optical wavelength; converting at least one defect from the first charge state to a second charge state using a second optical beam at a second optical wavelength; monitoring a characteristics of photoluminescence emitted from the defect during or after the conversion of the at least one defect from the first charge state to the second charge state; and determining a characteristics of the electric field in the environment according to the monitored characteristics of the photoluminescence.

Abstract: The current disclosure provides for novel therapeutic methods by identifying patient populations that may be treated effectively by immunotherapies. Accordingly, aspects of the disclosure relate to a method for treating cancer in a subject comprising administering to the subject an immunotherapy after a biological sample from the subject has been analyzed for membrane-localized antigens (mAg).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a class of molecules termed remodilins that inhibit serum response factor (SRF). By inhibiting SRF, a number of downstream pathways can be targeted. The remodilins can be used to treat glaucoma, inhibit tumor cell growth, inhibit tumor metastasis, inhibit hypoxia-induced response, and/or reduce cellular metabolism.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to INCENP-targeting polypeptides, including antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, antibody fragments, antibody-like molecules, and chimeric receptors. Also disclosed herein are nucleic acids encoding for such INCENP-targeting polypeptides and cells comprising such nucleic acids. Described are methods for detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer using INCENP-targeting polypeptides.

Abstract: The current disclosure describes light switchable actin binding protein (ABP) built from a photosensitive protein and an ABP. This is accomplished by creating an ABP that is caged and has a weak affinity to actin in the dark and uncaged with a strong affinity for actin in the light. These light-switchable polypeptides can recruit other actin binding proteins of interest to actin filaments spatiotemporally and reversibly. Aspects of the disclosure relate to polypeptides that are useful for labeling actin fibers. Accordingly, the disclosure relates to a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence: AXXIXXXA(M)nGVADLIKKFE(X?)n? (SEQ ID NO:1) or an amino acid sequence with at least 80% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:1, wherein X is any amino acid, n and n? are each independently selected from 0 and 1, and X? is equal to SISKEE.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for inducing trained immunity, preventing infections, improving immune responses, modulating the activity of at least one protein in the BCL family of proteins, increasing the efficacy of a vaccine, and reducing the risk of a secondary tumor in a subject diagnosed with a primary cancer.

Abstract: The current disclosure provides for techniques and approaches for the generation of autologous mutant neoantigen-specific, TCR-engineered T cells used for adoptive transfer in treatment of cancer patients. Also provided are surrogate cancer cells, which is a personalized cell system that can be used for vaccination and TCR discovery in cancer patients.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition generally includes a therapeutic antibody, or fragment thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The therapeutic antibody specifically binds to a target peptide that mediates pain in a subject. The composition may be administered to a subject experiencing pain to at least partially alleviate the pain.

Abstract: Radioisotope-labeled small molecule activity-based probes that target the cancer associated serine hydrolase neutral cholesterol ester hydrolase 1 (NCEH1) are described. The probes can undergo a reaction with the NCEH1, resulting in covalent bonding of a portion of the probe molecule to the NCEH1. Also described are methods of labeling NCEH1 in biological samples, such as cells or tissue, and methods of visualizing tumors using the radioisotope-labeled NCEH1 probes as tracer compounds, either alone or in combination with assessing the efficacy of a cancer treatment or potential cancer treatment.

Abstract: Provided herein are anti-neuraminidase agents useful for neutralization of influenza virus infection, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. In particular, compositions comprising anti-neuraminidase agents (e.g., antibodies) that are cross-reactive with multiple influenza strains are provided, as well as methods of treatment and prevention of influenza infection therewith.

Abstract: Quantum repeaters and network architectures use two concatenated quantum error correction codes to increase the transmission range of quantum information. A block of data qubits collectively encode a second-layer logical qubit according to a second-layer code concatenated with a first-layer code. A first-layer quantum repeater first-layer corrects each data qubit based on a first-layer syndrome extracted therefrom. The first-layer quantum repeater transmits these first-layer-corrected qubits to a second-layer quantum repeater via a quantum communication channel. The first-layer quantum repeater also transmits the first-layer syndromes to the second-layer quantum repeater via a classical communication channel. After extracting a second-layer syndrome from the first-layer-corrected qubits, the second-layer quantum repeater uses the first-layer syndromes and second-layer syndrome to second-layer correct the first-layer-corrected qubits.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods for treating sepsis in a patient comprising administering a PLA2G5 targeting molecule, fatty acids, LPA inhibitors, and/or other compositions to the patient.

Abstract: Provided herein are anti-neuraminidase agents useful for neutralization of influenza virus infection, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. In particular, compositions comprising anti-neuraminidase agents (e.g., antibodies) that are cross-reactive with multiple influenza strains are provided, as well as methods of treatment and prevention of influenza infection therewith.

Abstract: The inventors have made TadA variants with improved activities, such as improved based editing in certain genomic contexts and altered editing window. Aspects of the disclosure relate to a polypeptide comprising SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the polypeptide comprises one or more amino acid substitutions relative to SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the one or more amino acid substitutions comprise a substitution at amino acid (23, 27, 36, 47, 48, 51, 76, 82, 106, 108, 109,110, 111, 114, 119, 122, 123, 126, 127, 146, 147, 152, 154, 155, 156, 157, 161, 166, 167), and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to kits and methods of treating a breast cancer patient with a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist with or without an anticancer agent or compound after the patient has been determined to be susceptible to treatment with the glucocorticoid receptor antagonist.

Abstract: The instant disclosure provides reagent compounds, and antibody and oligonucleotide reagents, for use in a variety of assays, including immunoassays and nucleic acid hybridizations. The reagent compounds comprise a bridging antigen or bridging oligonucleotide and a latent crosslinker moiety, such as a tyramide moiety. The bridging antigens are recognizable by the antibody of a corresponding antibody reagent with high affinity, and the bridging oligonucleotides are complementary to the oligonucleotide of a corresponding oligonucleotide reagent. The antibody reagents and oligonucleotide reagents also comprise a crosslinker activation agent, such as a peroxidase enzyme. Reaction of the reagent compounds with the crosslinker activation agent results in the amplification of signal in assays for target cellular markers, including cellular antigens and nucleic acids.

Abstract: A disinfection system includes a mask chamber and a cassette trolley rail mounted to the mask chamber. The system also includes a mask cassette configured to hold one or more masks and configured to mount to the cassette trolley rail such that the mask cassette translates along the cassette trolley rail. The system also includes a first array of lamps mounted to a first lamp mount within the mask chamber, where the first array of lamps is positioned to emit radiation toward a first side of the mask cassette. The system further includes a second array of lamps mounted to a second lamp mount within the mask chamber, where the second array of lamps is positioned to emit radiation toward a second side of the mask cassette that is opposite the first side of the mask cassette.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered thymic epithelial cells and cell lines, as well as extracellular vesicles derived therefrom. The disclosure also provides exosomes that display specific surface proteins, and provides methods for using said materials for treating subjects and for identifying cells.