Abstract: The present invention relates to activated lymphocytes comprising cytokine-induced killer cells in which CD8+CD56+NKG2D+ cells are present at a proportion of 20% or more, and a preparation method therefor, and more particularly, to activated lymphocytes comprising cytokine-induced killing cells which have high tumor cell killing abilities and growth rates and are almost free of side effects because they do not require the combined administration of interleukin-2, and a preparation method therefor.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a packaging cell line for the production of VSV-G pseudotyped retroviral vector particles or virus like particles thereof, wherein said packaging cell line is negative for Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor (LDLR), optionally said packaging cell line stably expresses VSV-G. A method for producing said VSV-G pseudotyped retroviral vector particles or virus like particles thereof is disclosed as well as said particles obtained by said method.

Abstract: Disclosed herein transgene construct comprising (i) a first nucleotide sequence, wherein the activity of the protein encoded by said first nucleotide sequence causes death of germ cells in the presence of an exogenous induction agent and (ii) a second nucleotide sequence which targets said construct to avian germ cells, methods of using the same and a transgenic avian provided by such methods.

Abstract: The gene editing technology was used to carry out target knockout of zc3h12b gene of Oryzias latipes, establishing Oryzias latipes missing Zc3h12b protein product. The established Oryzias latipes all show different degrees of liver lesions such as hepatobiliary duct hyperplasia and fusion, hepatocyte steatosis, and fibrosis. With increase of months, significant fatty liver appears with local cyst necrosis, obvious lymphocyte infiltration in liver sinusoids and abnormal increase in number of macrophages. Human tumor markers cytokeratin 19 (CK19), smooth muscle actin (SMA) and glypican-3 (GPC3) positive cells are also detected. It is suggested that ZC3H12B can be used as a treatment target and a biomarker for biliary cystadenoma (BCA), biliary cystadenocarcinoma (BCAC), or fatty liver or liver cancer related to BCA or BCAC. The zc3h12b missing Oryzias latipes can be used as an animal model in researches on pathological processes of BCA, BCAC, or fatty liver or liver cancer related to BCA or BCAC.

Abstract: RNA interference-based methods and products for inhibiting the expression of pathogenic dynamin-1 variants are provided. Delivery vehicles such as recombinant adeno-associated viruses deliver DNAs encoding RNAs that inhibit the expression of the dynamin-1 variants. The methods treat, for example, developmental and epileptic encephalopathies.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of “reprogramming” highly motile cells found in tumors, such as these highly motile GSC and/or MDSC clones, into “auto-destructive” cell “missiles” (referred to herein as therapeutic stealth cells) that can seek and destroy new foci of recurrence within the body, such as the brain. Cells with enhanced motility can be sorted out from heterogeneous populations and then be rendered “auto-destructive” by deterministic delivery of an anti-cancer agent, such as an oncolytic virus plasmid cocktail.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing an irradiated platelet lysate, comprising the steps of providing a starting platelet lysate having platelet factors including growth factors and plasma proteins including coagulation factors and proteins other than the coagulation factors. Double irradiation of the starting platelet lysate, using UVC radiation and ionizing radiation. The double irradiation with UVC radiation and ionizing radiation being arranged to retain at least 75% of the total protein concentration of the starting platelet lysate, while reducing, by at least 40%, the concentration of at least one of the coagulation factors including fibrinogen, factor II, factor VII, factor IX, factor X and factor XI of the starting platelet lysate.

Abstract: The invention provides colostrum derived stem cell populations, compositions and supplements having antimicrobial properties for enhancing mammalian health and for treating or preventing microbial contamination or infection. Also provided are methods of producing these populations, compositions and supplements from a female mammal in an inflammatory state. Also provided are colostrum derived stem cell populations and method of inducing differentiation into neural cells in neural progenitor medium including mammalian cell culture medium supplemented with casein depleted fraction of whey derived from colostrum. Also provided are neural progenitor medium, population of in vitro differentiated neural cells and pharmaceutical compositions containing same for use in treating neurological disease or disorder.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention described herein include methods of treating, inhibiting, ameliorating and/or eliminating a virus or cancer cells in a subject utilizing genetically engineered human T-cells having receptors for a molecule presented by the virus or the cancer cells, wherein the genetically engineered T cells are isolated utilizing a two-stage MTX selection that employs increasing concentrations of MTX.

Abstract: The present provides a biomaterial for repairing biological tissues, the biomaterial comprising: a water-soluble polymer having a reactive functional group A; and a cell having tissue-regenerating capacity and having, on the surface thereof, a reactive functional group B that can covalently bind to the reactive functional group A, wherein the biomaterial presents a hydrogel state when the reactive functional group A covalently binds to the reactive functional group B. Thus, the present invention can provide a biomaterial for repairing biological tissues that can exert excellent effect in repairing biological tissues by utilizing a hydrogel encapsulating cells having tissue-regenerating capacity.

Abstract: Described are methods for producing multi-layered tubular tissue structures, tissue structures produced by the methods, and their use.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of treating a malignancy comprising administering an effective dose of a chimeric antigen receptor genetically modified T cell immunotherapy and methods for manufacturing such immunotherapy. Some aspects of the disclosure relate to methods of determining objective response of a patient to a T cell immunotherapy based on the levels of attributes prior to and after administration of the immunotherapy to the patient.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for inducing the reprogramming of a non-pluripotent to an iPSC having desirable properties using a vector system providing transient and temporal expression of transgenes that are short-lived. Also provided are reprogramming cells and iPSC populations or clonal cell lines using the provided reprogramming methods and compositions. Further provided are genome-engineered iPSCs and derived cells redifferentiated therefrom to comprise targeted editing involving insertions and deletions in one or more selected genomic loci.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to engineered T cells and methods of making and using the same, as well as reagents for making the engineered T cells.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a transformed Aspergillus microorganism lacking at least two types of selection marker genes available for marker recycling method and a composition therefor. The objective can be achieved by a transformed Aspergillus microorganism lacking at least two types of selection marker genes available for marker recycling method on its chromosomes, or a composition for transforming an Aspergillus microorganism containing at least two types of nucleic acid fragments containing a loop-out region and a selection marker gene available for marker recycling method between homologous recombination regions, wherein the selection marker genes contain a tryptophan biosynthesis gene and a gene different from tryptophan biosynthesis gene.

Abstract: The invention relates to liposomes, methods of producing liposomes, and methods of loading cell-derived liposomes with cargo molecules. The invention extends to such liposomes per se, and to the use of these liposomes as cellular delivery systems for the delivery of biologically and therapeutically active payload molecules, such as small molecules, RNAi molecules (e.g. siRNA), bioactive proteins, genome editing tools (e.g. Cas9) and drugs into cells for treating a range of disorders. The liposomes may also be used in a range of diagnostic and theranostic applications. The invention extends to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such liposomes, including populations of extracellular vesicles (EV), exosomes and to fusion proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for culturing neural stem cells into spheroids, the method including: culturing neural stem cells in a culture vessel coated with a protein containing a VGVPG pentapeptide and an RGD integrin receptor ligand; and isolating the neural stem cells that are aggregated and formed into spheroids during the culturing.

Abstract: Described are alcohol-induced liver cancer model mice, methods of generating the alcohol-induced liver cancer model mice, and methods of using the alcohol-induced liver cancer model mice. Methods of treating alcoholic liver disease, including hepatocellular carcinoma, are also described.

Abstract: Provided include compositions, methods, and systems for modulating the expression, function, and/or activity of a target gene, for example a blood-clotting protein such as Factor VIII (FVIII), in a cell by genome editing. Also provided include compositions, methods, and systems for treating a subject having or suspected of having a disorder or health condition, e.g., Hemophilia A, employing ex vivo and/or in vivo genome editing.

Abstract: Optic nerve lamina region neural progenitor cells (ONLR-NPCs) are provided. Such cells secrete growth factors and survival factors that can be used in the treatment of optic nerve diseases, such as glaucoma. Also provided are methods of treating or preventing optic nerve diseases, such as glaucoma, using one or more factors secreted by ONLR-NPCs, combinations of factors secreted by ONLR-NPCs, or culture media conditioned by ONLR-NPCs.