Abstract: Methods of inhibiting reactive oxygen species production by neutrophils or treating neutrophil-mediated inflammation in a subject by contacting the neutrophils with or administering an agent selected from a cyclin dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) inhibitor, a cyclin dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) inhibitor, an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor, a proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase Src (SRC) inhibitor and a sodium (Na) channel blocker are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a nanoparticle, the agent and a neutrophil targeting peptide are also provided.

Abstract: A composition of matter is provided comprising a devitalized, acellular tissue-derived scaffold seeded with differentiated cells, particularly pancreatic islet cells, wherein the cells can maintain cell-specific function or structure in culture on the scaffold. Methods of generating same and uses thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns viscous or gelled delivery systems based on oily nano-domains dispersed in a viscosified/gelled continuous aqueous phase, and suitable for prolonged and/or sustained topical delivery of various active compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides oligonucleotides capable of binding to and modulating the splicing of the pre-mRNA of the CFTR gene, including compositions comprising the oligonucleotides, and uses thereof, such as for suppressing the inclusion of a cryptic exon between exon 22 and 23 as a result of the mutation 3849+10 Kb C-to-T, optionally in combination with additional CF therapeutics.

Abstract: Natural killer (NK) cell killing of various tumors is inhibited in the presence of ligands of TIGIT, an inhibitory receptor present on all human NK cells and on various T cells. Monoclonal antibodies that recognize TIGIT and inhibit its suppressive activity on T-cells are provided as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and methods for their use in cancer immunotherapy and in diagnosis and treatment of immune disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds and uses thereof in the treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions associate with or aggravated by impaired mitophagy or oxidative stress, and methods of their preparation.

Abstract: The application discloses a formulation and method for increasing bioavailability of an orally administered drug.

Abstract: Haploid human embryonic stem cells and cell lines, haploid multipotent human cells, and haploid differentiated human cells are provided. In addition, methods of making and using the haploid human cells are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nasally administrable composition comprising at least one active substance in magnesium-containing vesicular carrier, said carrier comprising glycol, phospholipids, water and at least one magnesium source. Methods for nasal administration of the composition, for example, for pain relief, are also provided.

Abstract: A composition of matter is provided comprising a devitalized, acellular tissue-derived scaffold seeded with differentiated cells, particularly pancreatic islet cells, wherein the cells can maintain cell-specific function or structure in culture on the scaffold. Methods of generating same and uses thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating a disease or disorder characterized by electro-mitochondrial desynchronization in a subject in need thereof, comprising confirming the disease or disorder is characterized by electro-mitochondrial desynchronization in the subject and administering an agent that modulates mitochondrial calcium concentration and/or increases mitochondrial calcium channel activity in a tissue of the disease or disorder in the subject. Multichambered cardiac organoids comprising cardiomyocytes and endothelial cells and at least two chambers beating in synchrony are provided. Further provided are methods of using the multichambered cardiac organoid, methods of producing a cardiac organoid. Systems for making measurements within cellular aggregates or tissues and the use of same for testing therapeutic agents is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a protective coating on a plant tissue by applying a first aqueous solution containing a crosslinking agent to a postharvest plant matter having an external surface that includes a first segment which is covered by natural skin and a second segment which has an exposed surface, wherein the first aqueous solution is applied at least upon the exposed surface of the second segment of the postharvest plant matter; and subsequently applying a second aqueous solution comprising a polysaccharide which is susceptible to crosslinking by the crosslinking agent at least upon the exposed surface of the second segment of the postharvest plant matter, thereby forming a protective coating on the exposed surface of the second segment of the postharvest plant matter due to crosslinking of the polysaccharide by the crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A system is presented for non-invasive monitoring one or more blood conditions of a media in a region of interest. The system comprises: a sensor device comprising at least one antenna sensor configured to be placed in the vicinity of the media and configured and operable to generate antenna beams of different frequencies in a frequency range of about 100 MHz to 90 GHz, receive radiation responses from the medium, and generate corresponding sensing data; and a control unit configured to receive and process said sensing data to determine a dielectric spectrum of the media indicative of dielectric response of cytoplasm containing cells (red blood cells) in the media and determine one or more blood conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for determining an autism spectrum condition in a subject. Further provided is a kit suitable for determining an autism spectrum condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a block co-polymer film having different morphologies within said film, uses thereof and processes for its preparation.

Abstract: A solid polymer composition or object or composite is provided, which includes a polymeric material and at least one agent having an antimicrobial functionality.

Abstract: Methods and kits for the diagnosis of cancer based on specific expression profiles of Cancer Testis Antigens (CTA) are provided.

Abstract: A method of detecting iron-related entities in a region of interest, is disclosed. The method may comprise: receiving at least two Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) signals from each of at least two different locations in the region of interest; calculating at least four MRI parameters from the MRI signals; and determining a presence of at least two different iron-related entities in the region of interest based on the at least four MRI parameters.

Abstract: The invention provides a class of polymeric materials being ABA tri-block or AB di-block, comprised of biodegradable segments and poly(propylene oxide) (PPO) segment and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides pyrazole derivatives, e.g., a compound of Formula (I), and their uses in methods of treating malignant disease and disorders and methods for treating inflammatory diseases and disorders.