Abstract: A method is for the treatment of a viral infection with human alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT). Methods and compositions for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a patient, include administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of human alpha-1 antitrypsin. The A1AT is administered in an amount between 60 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg. Methods and compositions for the treatment of Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) in a patient, include administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of interleukin-6 in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of A1AT.

Abstract: The present invention provides a population of connective tissue derived cells that respond to interferon-gamma (IFN-?) by expressing indolamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) for use in preventing, treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with disorders in which modulation of a subject's immune system is beneficial, including, but not limited to, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and immunologically mediated diseases including rejection of transplanted organs and tissues.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treating systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in a subject. The invention provides compositions, uses and methods for the treatment of SIRS.

Abstract: A method for the preparation and/or generation of immunomodulatory cells which comprises contacting a mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) and/or fibroblast cell population with peripheral blood leukocytes for between about 2 hours and about 25 days is described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a population of connective tissue derived cells that respond to interferon-gamma (IFN-?) by expressing indolamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) for use in preventing, treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with disorders in which modulation of a subject's immune system is beneficial, including, but not limited to, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and immunologically mediated diseases including rejection of transplanted organs and tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides a population of connective tissue derived cells that respond to interferon-gamma (IFN-?) by expressing indolamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) for use in preventing, treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with disorders in which modulation of a subject's immune system is beneficial, including, but not limited to, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and immunologically mediated diseases including rejection of transplanted organs and tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides a population of connective tissue derived cells that respond to interferon-gamma (IFN-?) by expressing indolamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) for use in preventing, treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with disorders in which modulation of a subject's immune system is beneficial, including, but not limited to, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and immunologically mediated diseases including rejection of transplanted organs and tissues.

Abstract: The present invention provides a population of connective tissue derived cells that respond to interferon-gamma (IFN-?) by expressing indolamine-2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) for use in preventing, treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with disorders in which modulation of a subject's immune system is beneficial, including, but not limited to, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and immunologically mediated diseases including rejection of transplanted organs and tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cells capable of expressing IDO, nucleic acid constructs for expression of IDO, cells comprising said constructs and methods of utilizing said cells in the treatment of diseases. In particular the present invention relates to cells which express IDO in the absence of exposure to IFN-gamma, and to their use in preparation and/or generation of immunomodulatory cells specific for an antigen.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the intralymphatic administration of cellular therapies. Further aspects of the invention provide compositions, kits and uses thereof related to such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a particular type of adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs), which exert immunosuppressive properties, in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of the graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) produced after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Abstract: There is provided inter alia a method for the preparation and/or generation of immunomodulatory cells which comprises contacting a mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) and/or fibroblast cell population with peripheral blood leukocytes for between about 2 hours and about 25 days.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the intralymphatic administration of cellular therapies. Further aspects of the invention provide compositions, kits and uses thereof related to such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cells capable of expressing IDO, nucleic acid constructs for expression of IDO, cells comprising said constructs and methods of utilizing said cells in the treatment of diseases. In particular the present invention relates to cells which expresses IDO in the absence of exposure to IFN-gamma, and to their use in preparation and/or generation of immunomodulatory cells specific for an antigen.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treating systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in a subject. The invention provides compositions, uses and methods for the treatment of SIRS.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the preparation of adipose derived stem cells for use in cellular therapy. In further aspects the present invention provides cells produced by the method of the invention, pharmaceutical compositions and kits suitable for use in treatment of patients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the isolation and characterization of a novel population of adult stem cells derived from fatty heart tissue, which constitutively express GATA-4 and/or Cx43. Said cell population can be used in cell therapy protocols in order to regenerate damaged myocardial tissue.