Abstract: A method of screening a composition for cardiotoxicity comprising contacting the composition with cardiomyocytes that have increased fatty acid oxidation and/or diminished glucose oxidation. The cardiomyocytes are preferably prepared by overexpression of COX7A1. The cardiomyocytes are preferably provided in a micropatterned co-culture to provide a mature functional hPSC-CM cardiotoxicity model.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for targeting the clustered protocadherins for therapeutic effect. More specifically, compositions and methods are disclosed to modify select isoforms in the ?, ?, and ? cluster to promote tissue regeneration or to target and reduce tumor burden in diverse cancer types. The methods have application in veterinary and human medicine.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include compositions and methods for discovering novel compositions and applying said compositions in treating medical conditions including aging, degenerative disease, and cancer through the modulation of molecular pathways regulating the regenerative and nonregenerative phenotypes of mammalian cells by means of globally or segmentally altering the embryonic-fetal and prenatal/postnatal transitional states of mammalian cells.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the ex vivo reprogramming of adult mammalian cells, wherein the genes used in reprogramming the adult cells are expressed with heterologous promoters that increase expression of associated genes while the cell is in a fetal or adult non-regenerative state, but down-regulated the expression of genes once cells reach a regenerative state and before the cells are reprogrammed to pluripotency. In addition, heterologous promoters uniquely expressing genes when cells are in an embryonic (pre-fetal state) are used to increase expression of toxic gene products in cancer cells.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include compositions and methods for discovering novel compositions and applying said compositions in treating medical conditions including aging, degenerative disease, and cancer through the modulation of molecular pathways regulating regeneration and senolysis by means of altering the embryonic-fetal and prenatal/postnatal transitional states of mammalian cells.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for modifying the chromatin structure of cells for therapeutic effect. More specifically, compositions and methods are disclosed to modify the relative expression of the nuclear lamins LMNA and LMNB1 to modify the regenerative potential of cells and to modify the heterogeneous states of cancer cells to improve therapeutic outcomes and thereby reduce tumor burden in diverse cancer types. The methods have application in veterinary and human medicine.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the ex vivo reprogramming of microbiopsies of tissue such as from the skin, wherein the cells from the tissue are reverted to a state capable of extensive expansion in volume and when transplanted in vivo, of promoting scarless tissue regeneration at the site of administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the assay, diagnosis, prognosis or monitoring of the embryonic, fetal, and adult epigenetic states of a human genome. The disclosed methods are useful in monitoring the progress of in vitro and in vivo cellular reprogramming and the diagnosis, prognosis or monitoring of cancer in an individual. Specifically, the invention provides methods for the detection and interpretation of observed differential DNA methylation patterns and associated epigenetic modifications to core histones in determining the developmental status of human cells for the detection and characterization of cancer cells and determining optimum therapeutic modalities.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include algorithms, methods and compositions related to the modulation of molecules regulating the mammalian transition from embryonic to fetal development. Methods and compositions for the use of such modulations to increase the regenerative potential in fetal and adult tissues otherwise incapable of scarless regeneration are also presented.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include methods and compositions related to the modulation of molecules regulating the regenerative potential of cells and tissues in the embryonic state and the loss thereof in later fetal and adult stages of development. Said methods and compositions have uses in research in stern cell biology and in increasing regenerative potential in fetal and adult tissues otherwise incapable of regeneration.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include algorithms, methods and compositions related to the modulation of molecules regulating the mammalian transition from embryonic to fetal development. Methods and compositions for the use of such modulations to increase the regenerative potential in fetal and adult tissues otherwise incapable of scarless regeneration are also presented.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include algorithms, methods and compositions related to the modulation of molecules regulating the mammalian transition from embryonic to fetal development. Methods and compositions for the use of such modulations to increase the regenerative potential in fetal and adult tissues otherwise incapable of scarless regeneration are also presented.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include methods and compositions related to the modulation of molecules regulating the regenerative potential of cells and tissues in the embryonic state and the loss thereof in later fetal and adult stages of development. Said methods and compositions have uses in research in stem cell biology and in increasing regenerative potential in fetal and adult tissues otherwise incapable of regeneration.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include compositions and methods for discovering novel compositions and applying said compositions in treating medical conditions including aging, degenerative disease, wound treatment, and cancer through the modulation of molecular pathways regulating regeneration and senolysis by means of altering the embryonic-fetal and prenatal/postnatal transitional states of mammalian cells.

Abstract: Pluripotent stem cell-derived 3D retinal organoid compositions and methods of making using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include methods and compositions related to the modulation of molecules regulating the regenerative potential of cells and tissues in the embryonic state and the loss thereof in later fetal and adult stages of development. Said methods and compositions have uses in research in stem cell biology and in increasing regenerative potential in fetal and adult tissues otherwise incapable of regeneration.

Abstract: The generation of clinical-grade cell-based therapies from human embryonic stein cells or cells reprogrammed to pluripotency from somatic cells, requires stringent quality controls to insure that the cells have long enough telomeres and resulting cellular lifespan to be clinically useful, and normal gene expression and genomic integrity so as to insure cells with a desired and reproducible phenotype and to reduce the risk of the malignant transformation of cells. Assays useful in identifying human embryonic stem cell lines and pluripotent cells resulting from the transcriptional reprogramming of somatic cells that have embryonic telomere length are described as well as quality control assays for screening genomic integrity in cells expanded and banked for therapeutic use, as well as assays to identify cells capable of abnormal immortalization.

Abstract: A method of screening a composition for cardiotoxicity comprising contacting the composition with cardiomyocytes that have increased fatty acid oxidation and/or diminished glucose oxidation. The cardiomyocytes are preferably prepared by overexpression of COX7A1. The cardiomyocytes are preferably provided in a micropatterned co-culture to provide a mature functional hPSC-CM cardiotoxicity model.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to methods to obtain mammalian cells and tissues with patterns of gene expression similar to that of a developing mammalian embryo or fetus, and the use of such cells and tissues in the treatment of human disease and age-related conditions. More particularly, the invention relates to methods for identifying, expanding in culture, and formulating mammalian pluripotent stem cells and differentiated cells that differ from cells in the adult human in their pattern of gene expression, and therefore offer unique characteristics that provide novel therapeutic strategies in the treatment of degenerative disease.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include methods and compositions related to the production and use of pluripotent stem cell-derived clonal embryonic progenitor cell types useful in the generation of cellular components of brown adipocyte tissue for research and therapy relating to applications in obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.