Abstract: The present invention provides methods of identifying neopeptides in abnormal cells, with the methods comprising sequencing long-read messenger RNA (mRNA) isolated from the abnormal cells, identifying splice variants that could be generated from the sequenced long-read mRNA, determining if the abnormal cells contain neopeptides that correlate with the identified splice variants. The methods may also comprise identifying at least one neoantigen on the neopeptides that are present in the abnormal cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for predicting the outcome for a subject suffering from a disease. The invention further relates to a diagnostic kit for the prediction of the outcome. The invention further relates to a use of the expression of CHRM3 mRNA or protein as a marker of the outcome. The invention further relates to a method for treating a subject suffering from a disease or disorder associated with an expression of CHRM3 mRNA or protein and activity of CHRM3 protein.

Abstract: Systems and methods for characterizing cancer cells are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the systems and methods involve coating a first chamber with ECM material and adding a first plurality of cells to the first chamber, adding media to a second chamber, and adding a second plurality of cells and media to a third chamber. The first, second, and third chambers are then clipped together to form a chamber array. The chamber array is mounted to an electric cell impedance sensing reader and impedance readouts of cell invasion are collected from the electric array at time intervals. Cells detected to invade into the second chamber are extracted and characterized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating hypertension in a subject in need of treatment thereof, with the methods comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an angiotensin II inhibitor and a pharmaceutically effective amount of a receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor to the subject.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating a metabolic disorder in a subject, the method comprising administering fibroblast growth factor binding protein 3 (FGFBP3) or a variant thereof to a subject in need of treatment of a metabolic disorder.

Abstract: In certain aspects, the disclosure relates to methods of predicting recurrence of colorectal cancer by using a combination of microRNAs in the circulation, wherein the microRNAs are selected from the group consisting of miR-15a, miR-103, miR-148a, miR-320a, miR-451 and miR-596. In other aspects, the disclosure relates to methods of treating colorectal cancer by administering a therapeutic agent after determining an increased risk of recurrence.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of identifying neopeptides in abnormal cells, with the methods comprising sequencing long-read messenger RNA (mRNA) isolated from the abnormal cells, identifying splice variants that could be generated from the sequenced long-read mRNA, determining if the abnormal cells contain neopeptides that correlate with the identified splice variants. The methods may also comprise identifying at least one neoantigen on the neopeptides that are present in the abnormal cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating a metabolic disorder in a subject, the method comprising administering fibroblast growth factor binding protein 3 (FGFBP3) or a variant thereof to a subject in need of treatment of a metabolic disorder.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of lowering blood glucose levels in a subject, with the methods comprising administering fibroblast growth factor binding protein 3 (FGFBP3) or a variant thereof to a subject in need of having lower glucose levels.

Abstract: In certain aspects, the disclosure relates to methods of predicting recurrence of colorectal cancer by using a combination of microRNAs in the circulation, wherein the microRNAs are selected from the group consisting of miR-15a, miR-103, miR-148a, miR-320a, miR-451 and miR-596. In other aspects, the disclosure relates to methods of treating colorectal cancer by administering a therapeutic agent after determining an increased risk of recurrence.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating a metabolic disorder in a subject, the method comprising administering fibroblast growth factor binding protein 3 (FGFBP3) or a variant thereof to a subject in need of treatment of a metabolic disorder.

Abstract: Described herein are homing polypeptides that home to atherosclerotic plaque(s) in mammals and nucleic acids that encode such polypeptides. Also described are methods for detecting and treating conditions or disorders associated with, or characterized, by elevated levels of homing polypeptides that home to atherosclerotic plaque and/or vulnerable plaque.

Abstract: The present invention concerns antibodies that neutralize at least one biological activity of pleiotrophin. The antibodies can inhibit cancer cell growth and angiogenesis in vitro or in vivo. The present invention provides for methods of inhibiting cancer cell growth or angiogenesis in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of the antibodies described herein. The present invention also provides for methods of making the neutralizing antibodies described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are polypeptides that home to developing microvasculature, (also referred to as developing microvessels), such as newly developing microvasculature in mammals, particularly in humans, and to DNA that encodes such polypeptides. These polypeptides are referred to herein as developing microvasculature homing polypeptides. In a specific embodiment, the homing peptides are collateral vessel endothelia (CVE) homing polypeptides, which have been shown to home to collateral vessel endothelia after ischemia.

Abstract: Described herein are polypeptides that home to developing microvasculature, (also referred to as developing microvessels), such as newly developing microvasculature in mammals, particularly in humans, and to DNA that encodes such polypeptides. These polypeptides are referred to herein as developing microvasculature homing polypeptides. In a specific embodiment, the homing peptides are collateral vessel endothelia (CVE) homing polypeptides, which have been shown to home to collateral vessel endothelia after ischemia.

Abstract: Described herein are homing polypeptides that home to atherosclerotic plaque(s) in mammals and nucleic acids that encode such polypeptides. Also described are methods for detecting and treating conditions or disorders associated with, or characterized, by elevated levels of homing polypeptides that home to atherosclerotic plaque and/or vulnerable plaque.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of identifying tissue targeting domains. In particular, the invention relates to methods for identifying a polynucleotide encoding a targeting domain which directs tumor cell localization to secondary sites, to methods of utilizing the polynucleotide and corresponding polypeptide or fragments thereof and compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of identifying tissue targeting domains. In particular, the invention relates to methods for identifying a polynucleotide encoding a targeting domain which directs tumor cell localization to secondary sites, to methods of utilizing the polynucleotide and corresponding polypeptide or fragments thereof and compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention concerns antibodies that neutralize at least one biological activity of pleiotrophin. The antibodies can inhibit cancer cell growth and angiogenesis in vitro or in vivo. The present invention provides for methods of inhibiting cancer cell growth or angiogenesis in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of the antibodies described herein. The present invention also provides for methods of making the neutralizing antibodies described herein.

Abstract: The present invention concerns antibodies that neutralize at least one biological activity of pleiotrophin. The antibodies can inhibit cancer cell growth and angiogenesis in vitro or in vivo. The present invention provides for methods of inhibiting cancer cell growth or angiogenesis in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of the antibodies described herein. The present invention also provides for methods of making the neutralizing antibodies described herein.