Abstract: The invention provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating and preventing metastasis or relapse of a cancer in an individual previously treated for cancer with a therapy. The invention also provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating a refractory cancer (e.g., a refractory HPV-associated cancer).

Abstract: The invention provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating and preventing metastasis or relapse of a cancer in an individual previously treated for cancer with a therapy. The invention also provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating a refractory cancer (e.g., a refractory HPV-associated cancer).

Abstract: A novel family of human mitochondrial RNAs, referred to as chimeric RNAs, which are differentially expressed in normal, pre-cancer and cancer cells, are described. Oligonucleotides targeted to the chimeric RNAs are provided. The described oligonucleotides or their analogs can be used for cancer diagnostics and cancer therapy as well as for research. In one embodiment of this invention, these oligonucleotides hybridize with the sense or with the antisense mitochondrial chimeric RNAs, and the result of the hybridization is useful to differentiate between normal proliferating cells, pre-cancer cells and cancer cells. In another embodiment of the invention, the compositions comprise oligonucleotides that hybridize with the human chimeric RNAs resulting in cancer cell and pre-cancer cell death, while there is no effect in normal cells, constituting therefore, a novel approach for cancer therapy.

Abstract: A novel family of human mitochondrial RNAs, referred to as chimeric RNAs, which are differentially expressed in normal, pre-cancer and cancer cells, are described. Oligonucleotides targeted to the chimeric RNAs are provided. The described oligonucleotides or their analogs can be used for cancer diagnostics and cancer therapy as well as for research. In one embodiment of this invention, these oligonucleotides hybridize with the sense or with the antisense mitochondrial chimeric RNAs, and the result of the hybridization is useful to differentiate between normal proliferating cells, pre-cancer cells and cancer cells. In another embodiment of the invention, the compositions comprise oligonucleotides that hybridize with the human chimeric RNAs resulting in cancer cell and pre-cancer cell death, while there is no effect in normal cells, constituting therefore, a novel approach for cancer therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating and preventing metastasis or relapse of a cancer in an individual previously treated for cancer with a therapy. The invention also provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating a refractory cancer (e.g., a refractory HPV-associated cancer).

Abstract: The invention provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating and preventing metastasis or relapse of a cancer in an individual previously treated for cancer with a therapy. The invention also provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating a refractory cancer (e.g., a refractory HPV-associated cancer).

Abstract: A novel family of human mitochondrial RNAs, referred to as chimeric RNAs, which are differentially expressed in normal, pre-cancer and cancer cells, are described. Oligonucleotides targeted to the chimeric RNAs are provided. The described oligonucleotides or their analogs can be used for cancer diagnostics and cancer therapy as well as for research. In one embodiment of this invention, these oligonucleotides hybridize with the sense or with the antisense mitochondrial chimeric RNAs, and the result of the hybridization is useful to differentiate between normal proliferating cells, pre-cancer cells and cancer cells. In another embodiment of the invention, the compositions comprise oligonucleotides that hybridize with the human chimeric RNAs resulting in cancer cell and pre-cancer cell death, while there is no effect in normal cells, constituting therefore, a novel approach for cancer therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for using the expression levels and subcellular localization of non-coding mitochondrial RNAs to select individuals or subpopulation of individuals for treatment with an anticancer therapy for multiple myeloma. Additional methods provided herein are useful for determining whether an individual in remission for multiple myeloma following successful treatment will be likely to suffer a relapse as well as to identify individuals who have suffered a relapse of multiple myeloma.

Abstract: The invention provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating and preventing metastasis or relapse of a cancer in an individual previously treated for cancer with a therapy. The invention also provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating a refractory cancer (e.g., a refractory HPV-associated cancer).

Abstract: A novel family of human mitochondrial RNAs, referred to as chimeric RNAs, which are differentially expressed in normal, pre-cancer and cancer cells, are described. Oligonucleotides targeted to the chimeric RNAs are provided. The described oligonucleotides or their analogs can be used for cancer diagnostics and cancer therapy as well as for research. In one embodiment of this invention, these oligonucleotides hybridize with the sense or with the antisense mitochondrial chimeric RNAs, and the result of the hybridization is useful to differentiate between normal proliferating cells, pre-cancer cells and cancer cells. In another embodiment of the invention, the compositions comprise oligonucleotides that hybridize with the human chimeric RNAs resulting in cancer cell and pre-cancer cell death, while there is no effect in normal cells, constituting therefore, a novel approach for cancer therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating and preventing metastasis or relapse of a cancer in an individual previously treated for cancer with a therapy. The invention also provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating a refractory cancer (e.g., a refractory HPV-associated cancer).

Abstract: Methods are provided for making an RNA molecule derived from non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNAs (ncmtRNAs), in particular antisense non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNAs (ASncmtRNAs), compositions containing the isolated RNA molecule, methods of causing apoptosis in a cancer cell by contacting the cell with the RNA molecule, and methods of treating cancers by administering the RNA molecule to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A novel family of human mitochondrial RNAs, referred to as chimeric RNAs, which are differentially expressed in normal, pre-cancer and cancer cells, are described. Oligonucleotides targeted to the chimeric RNAs are provided. The described oligonucleotides or their analogs can be used for cancer diagnostics and cancer therapy as well as for research. In one embodiment of this invention, these oligonucleotides hybridize with the sense or with the antisense mitochondrial chimeric RNAs, and the result of the hybridization is useful to differentiate between normal proliferating cells, pre-cancer cells and cancer cells. In another embodiment of the invention, the compositions comprise oligonucleotides that hybridize with the human chimeric RNAs resulting in cancer cell and pre-cancer cell death, while there is no effect in normal cells, constituting therefore, a novel approach for cancer therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for using the expression levels and subcellular localization of non-coding mitochondrial RNAs to select individuals or subpopulation of individuals for treatment with an anticancer therapy for multiple myeloma. Additional methods provided herein are useful for determining whether an individual in remission for multiple myeloma following successful treatment will be likely to suffer a relapse as well as to identify individuals who have suffered a relapse of multiple myeloma.

Abstract: The invention provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating and preventing metastasis or relapse of a cancer in an individual previously treated for cancer with a therapy. The invention also provides oligonucleotides complementary to a non-coding chimeric mitochondrial RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the same, and their use in treating a refractory cancer (e.g., a refractory HPV-associated cancer).

Abstract: Nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a cold adapted subtilisin-like activity protein, insolated from antarctic marine origin, preferably from an Antarctic bacteria (Polaribacter sp) that can be used in a variety of industrial contexts and commercial purposes including laundry detergents, food processing, leather processing and skin care products. Nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences as well as methods for producing and using the cold adapted subtilisin-like protein are also described.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cold adapted xylanase by use of recombinant DNA techniques. A nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a cold adapted xylanase, isolated from antarctic marine origin, preferably from an Antarctic bacteria (Psychrobacter sp.) are provided. These can be used in a variety of industrial contexts and for a variety of commercial purposes including more complete hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass into simple sugars that can then be fermented to products, such as liquid fuels and chemical feedstocks. The enzymes are also useful in the production methods of other industries, such as the animal feed, baking, and paper industries.

Abstract: A novel family of human mitochondrial RNAs, referred to as chimeric RNAs, which are differentially expressed in normal, pre-cancer and cancer cells, are described. Oligonucleotides targeted to the chimeric RNAs are provided. The described oligonucleotides or their analogs can be used for cancer diagnostics and cancer therapy as well as for research. In one embodiment of this invention, these oligonucleotides hybridize with the sense or with the antisense mitochondrial chimeric RNAs, and the result of the hybridization is useful to differentiate between normal proliferating cells, pre-cancer cells and cancer cells. In another embodiment of the invention, the compositions comprise oligonucleotides that hybridize with the human chimeric RNAs resulting in cancer cell and pre-cancer cell death, while there is no effect in normal cells, constituting therefore, a novel approach for cancer therapy.

Abstract: Nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a cold adapted subtilisin-like activity protein, insolated from antarctic marine origin, preferably from an Antarctic bacteria (Polar ibacter sp) that can be used in a variety of industrial contexts and commercial purposes including laundry detergents, food processing, leather processing and skin care products. Nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences as well as methods for producing and using the cold adapted subtilisin-like protein are also described.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cold adapted xylanase by use of recombinant DNA techniques. A nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a cold adapted xylanase, isolated from antarctic marine origin, preferably from an Antarctic bacteria (Psychrobacter sp.) are provided. These can be used in a variety of industrial contexts and for a variety of commercial purposes including more complete hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass into simple sugars that can then be fermented to products, such as liquid fuels and chemical feedstocks. The enzymes are also useful in the production methods of other industries, such as the animal feed, baking, and paper industries.