Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising nucleic acid molecules, such as mRNA molecules, encapsulated within lipid particles. The compositions are useful, for example, to introduce the mRNA molecules into a human subject where they are translated to produce a polypeptide that functions to ameliorate one or more symptoms of a disease.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention provide a cationic lipid of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined as described herein, as well as methods of making these lipids. Certain embodiments of the invention also provide nucleic acid-lipid particles comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), methods of making the lipid particles, and methods of delivering and/or administering the lipid particles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein include methods, compositions, and kits suitable for use in inducing reparative regeneration and/or appendage regeneration. In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of one or more amino acids and a therapeutically effective amount of one or more sugars, and thereby inducing reparative regeneration or appendage regeneration in the subject. There are provided, in some embodiments, regenerative agents suitable for use in the methods provided herein. Regenerative agents can stimulate mTOR signaling and/or insulin signaling. Regenerative agents can include one or more amino acids, insulin, and/or one or more sugars.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising nucleic acid molecules, such as mRNA molecules, encapsulated within lipid particles. The compositions are useful, for example, to introduce the mRNA molecules into a human subject where they are translated to produce a polypeptide that functions to ameliorate one or more symptoms of a disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising nucleic acid molecules, such as mRNA molecules, encapsulated within lipid particles. The compositions are useful, for example, to introduce the mRNA molecules into a human subject where they are translated to produce a polypeptide that functions to ameliorate one or more symptoms of a disease.

Abstract: Methods to elevate progenitor and stem cell counts in animal subjects using compounds which bind to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods to elevate progenitor and stem cell counts in animal subjects using compounds which bind to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods to elevate progenitor and stem cell counts in animal subjects using compounds which bind to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods to elevate progenitor and stem cell counts in animal subjects using compounds which bind to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods to elevate progenitor and stem cell counts in animal subjects using compounds which bind to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods to elevate progenitor and stem cell counts in animal subjects using compounds which bind to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are disclosed.

Abstract: Conditions such as kidney stones, which are characterized by undesired absorption of oxalate from the intestinal tract are conveniently treated using nontoxic salts of rare earth metal ions.

Abstract: Methods to elevate progenitor and stem cell counts in animal subjects using compounds which bind to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are disclosed. Preferred embodiments of such compounds are of the formula Z-linker-Z? ??(1) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein Z is of the formula wherein A comprises a monocyclic or bicyclic fused ring system containing at least one N and B is H or an organic moiety of 1–20 atoms, Z? is of the formula —Ar(Y)j; wherein Ar is an aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety, and each Y is independently a non-interfering substituent and j is 0–3; and “linker” represents a bond, alkylene (1–6C) or may comprise aryl, fused aryl, oxygen atoms contained in an alkylene chain, or may contain keto groups or nitrogen or sulfur atoms.

Abstract: Certain nitrogen-containing compounds that bind the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are able to mobilize progenitor and/or stem cells into the peripheral blood to permit harvesting them for stem cell transplantation.

Abstract: Methods to elevate white blood cell counts in animal subjects using compounds of formula (1) are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods to elevate progenitor and stem cell counts in animal subjects using compounds which bind to the chemokine receptor CXCR4 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modulating inflammation, or improving hemodynamic function, associated with trauma, such as that caused by surgery, through the administration of metal complexes, such as ruthenium nitric oxide scavengers. Further, the present invention relates to modulating matrix metalloproteinase activity also by administering such metal complexes. Modulation of the trauma or the metalloproteinase activity reduces tissue damage or causes a protective effect against organ damage.

Abstract: Conditions such as kidney stones, which are characterized by undesired absorption of oxalate from the intestinal tract are conveniently treated using nontoxic salts of rare earth metal ions.

Abstract: New pharmaceutical compositions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising metal complexes have activity against diseases caused by or related to overproduction or localized high concentration of nitric oxide in the body.

Abstract: Methods to elevate white blood cell counts in animal subjects using compounds of formula (1) are disclosed.