Abstract: Synthetic peptides containing chemical modifications having anti-tumor properties are provided. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the peptides and use thereof for treating proliferative and neoplastic diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a novel dilutable delivery systems and propofol microemulsions suitable for intravenous delivery of propofol.

Abstract: The invention provides efficient cyclization processes of hydroxyalkenoic acids and products produced therefrom. The following reactions are claimed: Formula (I), (II), (V) and (VI).

Abstract: Provided are objects constructed of compressed salt combinations including salt and at least one additive, wherein the at least one additive is selected to impart the object with resistance to water and humidity.

Abstract: A method and system for providing Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) as a service to a computer network are provided herein. The contribution of embodiments of the present invention is two-folded. First, a possible framework of having DPI deployed as a service is detailed, including the necessary algorithms and required adaptations. Second, the superior performance of the suggested design is demonstrated via simulations. Since the focus is on the algorithmic aspects and network design, an SDN implementation of the suggested design is not provided herein. However, many aspects of such an SDN implementation follow closely the guidelines known in the art.

Abstract: Provided is a formulation and method for increasing bioavailability of an orally administered drug.

Abstract: Provided is an antiangiogenic agent in the form of a vehicle, e.g., a nanoparticle associated (directly or indirectly) with at least one ocular angiogenesis growth factor aptamer, wherein said association labile to interaction between the aptamer and an ocular angiogenesis growth factor.

Abstract: Provided is a novel photoinitiator in the form of a hybrid nanoparticle constructed of a semiconductor and metallic regions, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are genetically modified plants having altered biological activity of 3-?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/isomerase (GAME25), or 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase (GAME31), or a combination thereof, wherein the genetically modified plants have an altered content of at least one cholesterol derived compound selected from the group including a steroidal alkaloid or a glycosylated derivative thereof and an unsaturated or saturated steroidal saponin or a glycoside derivative thereof. Further disclosed herein are genetically modified plants having altered expression of a gene encoding a 3-?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/isomerase (GAME25), or a 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase (GAME31), or a combination thereof, wherein the genetically modified plant has an altered content of at least one cholesterol derived compound selected from the group including a steroidal alkaloid or a glycosylated derivative thereof and an unsaturated or saturated steroidal saponin or a glycoside derivative thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating, preventing and alleviating obesity, fatty liver syndrome, diabetes, one or more metabolic syndrome conditions or complications and/or cancer comprising administering an effective amount of ostreolysin, its functionally related variant, or an extract or mushroom extract comprising the same to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: A method of promoting nerve growth or regeneration in a subject in need thereof, wherein the subject is not afflicted with a substantial connective tissue damage, is provided. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of full-length amelogenin, thereby promoting nerve growth or regeneration in the subject.

Abstract: A method and system for enhancing a speech signal is provided herein. The method may include the following steps: obtaining an original video, wherein the original video includes a sequence of original input images showing a face of at least one human speaker, and an original soundtrack synchronized with said sequence of images; and processing, using a computer processor, the original video, to yield an enhanced speech signal of said at least one human speaker, by detecting sounds that are acoustically unrelated to the speech of the at least one human speaker, based on visual data derived from the sequence of original input images.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds comprising fused tricyclic backbone structure and processes for their preparation. The invention further provides compounds and compositions useful in the treatment of pain and any type of disorder or symptom associated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid coloring composition comprising of a coffee solution or coffee extract and an ink vehicle. The coloring composition is suitable for use as an ink in a non-impact printing device, including an ink jet type printer. The composition is composed of edible components. The invention further provides a process for applying a design to a food substrate, comprising of providing a non-impact printing device, wherein the ink cartridge or external container contains the coloring composition of the invention.

Abstract: Provided are cannabinoid-loaded formulations, as well as processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Provided are methods for extraction of various agents, e.g. active agent, from a plant source, specifically with the use of extraction formulations which are based on micellar liquid systems.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for the preparation of HU-910, which are scalable to industrial purposes, using safer reagents and having high yield and pure product and a crystalline structure of HU-910, which is a unique product thereof.

Abstract: Cyclic nitroxide compounds including, but not limited to, compounds having the general formula I: wherein the dashed line and R1-R8 are as defined herein, are disclosed herein for use in treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract and/or respiratory tract remodeling.

Abstract: Provided is a novel photoinitiator in the form of a hybrid nanoparticle constructed of a semiconductor and metallic regions, and uses thereof.

Abstract: An integrated optical module is provided. The optical module includes multi optically-coupled channels, and enables the use thereof in an Artificial Neural Network (ANN). According to some embodiments the integrated optical module includes a multi-core optical fiber, wherein the cores are optically coupled.