Abstract: This disclosure is directed to compositions comprising an RNA therapeutic targeting FAT10 and uses of same.

Abstract: Methods of modulating mobilization of cells from the bone marrow are provided. In a specific embodiment there is provided a method of increasing mobilization of hematopoietic precursors from the bone marrow to the peripheral blood in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising: (a) administering to the subject an agent which downregulates an activity or expression of a coagulation factor or an effector thereof; and (b) harvesting the hematopoietic precursors from the peripheral blood.

Abstract: A method of diagnosing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method comprising determining in cells of the subject at least one alteration in a sequence or expression level of Cytoplasmic FMR Interacting Protein (CyFIP2; Accession AF160973) and/or Retinoblastoma Binding Protein 9 (RbBP9; Accession AF039564), wherein an altered sequence or expression of the sequence or expression level of the CyFIP2; Accession AF160973) or Retinoblastoma Binding Protein 9 (RbBP9; Accession AF039564) as compared to a control reference sample from a non-ALS subject, is indicative of ALS. The present teachings may be implemented in screening for novel anti-ALS medicaments and for treating ALS.

Abstract: Methods of modulating mobilization of cells from the bone marrow are provided. In a specific embodiment there is provided a method of increasing mobilization of hematopoietic precursors from the bone marrow to the peripheral blood in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising: (a) administering to the subject an agent which downregulates an activity or expression of a coagulation factor or an effector thereof; and (b) harvesting the hematopoietic precursors from the peripheral blood.

Abstract: A method of modulating transplant organ size in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method comprising: (a) administering to the subject an agent capable of modulating an activity or expression of a coagulation factor or an effector thereof; and (b) transplanting the organ into the subject; thereby modulating the transplant organ size in the subject.

Abstract: A method of predicting CNS metastasis of a non-neuronal cancer in a subject is disclosed. The method comprises determining a level and/or activity of N-cadherin (CDH2), in a sample of the subject wherein an increase in the CDH2 with respect to an unaffected sample is indicative of the CNS metastasis of the non-neural cancer. The method further comprises determining a level and/or activity or kinesin family member C1 (KIFC1) and/or Fetal Alzheimer Antigen (FALZ1) in the sample wherein an increase in KIFC1 and a decrease in FALZ with respect to an unaffected sample is further indicative of the CNS metastasis of the non-neural cancer. The method may be used for selection of a treatment regimen. In addition, kits for prediction CNS metastasis are disclosed.