Abstract: Inhibition of the VIP signaling pathway with VIP antagonist is contemplated. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of enhancing the immune response to a cell therapy comprising administering a VIP antagonist to a subject in combination with a cell. In certain embodiments, the subject is diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma, In certain embodiments, the cell is a blood cell, bone marrow cell, leukocyte, T-cell, natural killer cell, a hematopoietic stem cell, a G-CSF mobilized or non-mobilized blood mononuclear cell.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of treating cancer or viral infections comprising administering an effective amount of a VIP antagonist in combination with an immune check-point inhibitor to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the immune check-point inhibitor is an anti-PD1 or anti-PDL1 antibody.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of treating cancer or viral infections comprising administering an effective amount of a VIP antagonist in combination with an immune check-point inhibitor to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the immune check-point inhibitor is an anti-PD1 or anti-PDL1 antibody.

Abstract: Inhibition of the VIP signaling pathway with VIP antagonist is contemplated. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of enhancing the immune response to a cell therapy comprising administering a VIP antagonist to a subject in combination with a cell. In certain embodiments, the subject is diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma. In certain embodiments, the cell is a blood cell, bone marrow cell, leukocyte, T-cell, natural killer cell, a hematopoietic stem cell, a G-CSF mobilized or non-mobilized blood mononuclear cell.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to VIP antagonist for uses in managing the treatment or prevention of cancer and viral infections. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to chimeric variants of VIP antagonists, as peptides disclosed herein, and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. In certain embodiments, this disclosure contemplates methods of stimulating immune cells to target cancer by mixing immune cells in vitro with peptides disclosed herein and further administering an effective amount of stimulated immune cells to a subject in need of cancer treatment.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of treating cancer or viral infections comprising administering an effective amount of a VIP antagonist in combination with an immune check-point inhibitor to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the immune check-point inhibitor is an anti-PD1 or anti-PDL1 antibody.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing HvGD comprising administering an effective amount of indole-2-carboxyaldehyde, indole-3-carboxyaldehyde, or derivative to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating a subject with a hematological malignancy or other cancer comprising transplanting allogenic bone marrow or stem cells in combination with administering an effective amount of an indole-2-carboxyaldehyde, indole-3-carboxyaldehyde, or derivative thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Inhibition of the VIP signaling pathway with VIP antagonist is contemplated. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of enhancing the immune response to a cell therapy comprising administering a VIP antagonist to a subject in combination with a cell. In certain embodiments, the subject is diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma. In certain embodiments, the cell is a blood cell, bone marrow cell, leukocyte, T-cell, natural killer cell, a hematopoietic stem cell, a G-CSF mobilized or non-mobilized blood mononuclear cell.

Abstract: Inhibition of the VIP signaling pathway using VIP antagonists is contemplated. Methods of treating or preventing a viral infection comprising administering a VIP antagonist to a subject in need thereof are also contemplated.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing HvGD comprising administering an effective amount of indole-2-carboxyaldehyde, indole-3-carboxyaldehyde, or derivative to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating a subject with a hematological malignancy or other cancer comprising transplanting allogenic bone marrow or stem cells in combination with administering an effective amount of an indole-2-carboxyaldehyde, indole-3-carboxyaldehyde, or derivative thereof to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of drugs to prevent graft versus host disease (GVHD) in a subject after, before, or during a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. In certain embodiments, the drugs are antagonist of vasoactive intestinal peptide signaling. In certain embodiments, the subject has a blood or bone marrow cancer or condition.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of drugs to prevent graft versus host disease (GVHD) in a subject after, before, or during a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. In certain embodiments, the drugs are antagonist of vasoactive intestinal peptide signaling. In certain embodiments, the subject has a blood or bone marrow cancer or condition.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to inhibition of the VIP signaling pathway. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing a viral infection comprising administering a VIP antagonist to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for treating or preventing graft versus host disease in a subject. The methods include selecting a subject in need of treatment for graft versus host disease; and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a TLR5 agonist such as a flagellin polypeptide, or a polynucleotide encoding the flagellin, thereby treating or preventing graft versus host disease in the subject. Methods are also disclosed for reducing susceptibility to an opportunistic infection in a subject who is a bone marrow transplant recipient. The methods include selecting a subject who has had a bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell transplant; and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a TLR5 agonist such as a flagellin polypeptide or a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide, and administering to the subject an effective amount antigen of the opportunistic infection, thereby reducing the susceptibility to the opportunistic infection in the subject.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for treating or preventing graft versus host disease in a subject. The methods include selecting a subject in need of treatment for graft versus host disease; and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a TLR5 agonist such as a flagellin polypeptide, or a polynucleotide encoding the flagellin, thereby treating or preventing graft versus host disease in the subject. Methods are also disclosed for reducing susceptibility to an opportunistic infection in a subject who is a bone marrow transplant recipient. The methods include selecting a subject who has had a bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell transplant; and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a TLR5 agonist such as a flagellin polypeptide or a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide, and administering to the subject an effective amount antigen of the opportunistic infection, thereby reducing the susceptibility to the opportunistic infection in the subject.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for the in vivo gene delivery of nucleic acid sequences encoding the factor VIII protein to the liver endothelial sinusoidal cells (LSECs). Compositions and methods are also provided for the ex vivo gene transfer of nucleic acid sequences encoding the factor VIII protein to cultured LSECs and the implantation of the transformed LSECs in vivo. These methods and compositions increase the level of factor VIII in the blood stream and find use in the gene therapy treatment of hemophilia A.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for the in vivo gene delivery of nucleic acid sequences encoding the factor VIII protein to the liver endothelial sinusoidal cells (LSECs). Compositions and methods are also provided for the ex vivo gene transfer of nucleic acid sequences encoding the factor VIII protein to cultured LSECs and the implantation of the transformed LSECs in vivo. These methods and compositions increase the level of factor VIII in the blood stream and find use in the gene therapy treatment of hemophilia A.

Abstract: Methods of establishing hematopoietic chimerism useful to correct hematological diseases and promote acceptance of organ transplants include administering busulfan, costimulation blockade, and readily attainable numbers of T-cell depleted bone marrow cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of transplanting hematopoietic cells between genetically unrelated individuals, comprising administering to the recipient, in combination with the administration of the hematopoietic cells, an amount of mononuclear cells which are treated so as to substantially reduce their ability to cause graft versus host disease while they retain their ability to proliferate in the recipient. The treated mononuclear cells can facilitate engraftment of hematopoietic cells when transplanted in combination with hematopoietic cells, treat or prevent infections, and treat cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of transplanting hematopoietic system reconstituting cells from a donor into an allogeneic recipient comprising administering to the recipient, prior to the administration of the hematopoietic system reconstituting cells, an amount of mononuclear cells which are treated so as to render them incapable of proliferating and causing a lethal graft versus host disease effect, but which are effective in enhancing subsequent engraftment of the hematopoietic system reconstituting cells in the recipient; and administering to the recipient an effective amount of hematopoietic system reconstituting cells.