Abstract: The present disclosure provides for methods and compositions for treating cancer. A subject having lymphoma is administered an EZH2 inhibitor and an HDAC inhibitor. The combination of the EZH2 inhibitor and the HDAC inhibitor produces a synergistic effect on the cancer compared to the effect of the EZH2 inhibitor or the HDAC inhibitor alone.

Abstract: Described herein are RPE cells engineered to secrete a FVII protein, as well as compositions, pharmaceutical preparations, and implantable devices comprising the engineered RPE cells, and methods of making and using the same for treating a patient with hemophilia or FVII deficiency.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for methods and compositions for treating cancer. A subject having lymphoma is administered an EZH2 inhibitor and an HDAC inhibitor. The combination of the EZH2 inhibitor and the HDAC inhibitor produces a synergistic effect on the cancer compared to the effect of the EZH2 inhibitor or the HDAC inhibitor alone.

Abstract: Described herein are RPE cells engineered to secrete a GLA protein, as well as compositions, pharmaceutical preparations, and implantable devices comprising the engineered RPE cells, and methods of making and using the same for treating Fabry disease.

Abstract: Described herein are implantable devices comprising means for mitigating the foreign body response (FBR) and at least one cell-containing compartment which comprises a plurality of cells (e.g., live cells) encapsulated in a polymer composition comprising a cell-binding substance (CBS), as well as compositions and methods of making and using the same. The cells are capable of expressing a therapeutic agent useful for the treatment of a disease, disorder, or condition described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are particles comprising a first compartment, a second compartment, and a compound of Formula (I), as well as compositions and methods of making and using the same. The particles may comprise a cell capable of expressing a therapeutic agent useful for the treatment of a disease, disorder, or condition described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds that reduce c-Myc expression and useful for cancer treatment, particularly hematological cancers such as aggressive B- and T-cell lymphomas. The new compounds may be combined with adjunct c-Myc inhibor agents such as a PI3K inhibitor, CK-1 inhibitor, Akt-inhibitor, proteasome inhibitor and/or mTor inhibitor. The c-Myc reducing agent may be provided as a lead-in treatment to reduce or initiate reduction of c-Myc prior to administration of the adjunct cancer therapeutic agent. Treatment with a c-Myc reducing agent modulates the disease state of the c-Myc overexpressing cancer making it less malignant and more susceptible to adjunctive cancer therapies.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for methods and compositions for treating cancer. A subject having lymphoma is administered an EZH2 inhibitor and an HDAC inhibitor. The combination of the EZH2 inhibitor and the HDAC inhibitor produces a synergistic effect on the cancer compared to the effect of the EZH2 inhibitor or the HDAC inhibitor alone.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds that reduce c-Myc expression and useful for cancer treatment, particularly hematological cancers such as aggressive B- and T-cell lymphomas. The new compounds may be combined with adjunct c-Myc inhibor agents such as a PI3K inhibitor, CK-1 inhibitor, Akt-inhibitor, proteasome inhibitor and/or mTor inhibitor. The c-Myc reducing agent may be provided as a lead-in treatment to reduce or initiate reduction of c-Myc prior to adminstration of the adjunct cancer therapeutic agent. Treatment with a c-Myc reducing agent modulates the disease state of the c-Myc overexpressing cancer making it less malignant and more susceptible to adjunctive cancer therapies.

Abstract: The invention relates to the co-administration of select proteasome and PI3K inhibitors is useful for treating c-Myc-overexpressing cancers, particularly hematological cancers such as aggressive B- and T-cell lymphomas. In exemplified embodiments, coadministration of a dual PI3K/CK-1 inhibitor with a proteasome inhibitor synergistically increases cell death of aggressive B- and T-cell lymphomas as well as multiple myeloma over the individual or additive effect of either or both agents. This synergistic effect is associated with the previously unknown inhibition of the kinase casein kinase 1 epsilon (CK-1?) by a PI3K inhibitor, such as TGR-1202. Accordingly, use of PI3K inhibitors that possess CK-1? inhibition in combination with proteasome inhibitors provides a new therapy regime for treating c-Myc-overexpressing cancers, and particularly hematological cancers.

Abstract: Tumor deliverable iron (TDI) drugs and pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising them are provided and methods for delivering iron to tumors specifically, either intracellularly or extracellularly. As a result, TDI drugs are useful as a sensitizer for radiation therapy, radio-diagnosis, and chemotherapy, and are of interest. In other embodiments, tumor deliverable protein synthesis inhibitors (TDPSI) are provided and can be delivered to tumors, but not normal cells. These TDPSI drugs and pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising them are useful for their treatment of cancer, either alone or in combination with other active anti-cancer drugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the NQBS class of molecules. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that a representative group of compounds have been observed to inhibit nuclear translocation of NF-?B subunits. Without being bound by any particular theory, this inhibition of nuclear translocation may be mediated by either (i) binding of the NQBS or related compound to the C-terminus of the RHD, which specifically mediates the nuclear internalization; or (ii) NQBS-mediated stabilization of the dimer/I?B complex, disallowing dissociation of the active NF-?B monomers, and thus, inhibiting the generation of the subunits necessary to enter the nucleus. The NQBS class of molecules, and related molecules, may be used in therapeutic applications where inhibition of NF-?B translocation is beneficial, including but not limited to the treatment of cancer, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory states.

Abstract: Methods for treating a subject with cancer using a combined therapeutic regimen comprising administering propolis or caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) in conjunction with other cancer therapeutics are described herein. More particularly, methods for treating subjects with breast cancer using the combined therapeutic regimen are embodied herein. The present methods are particularly useful for treating cancer patients (e.g., breast cancer patients) who are refractory to or who have become refractory to the cancer therapeutic/s used in combination with propolis or CAPE. Propolis or CAPE for use in a combined treatment with other cancer therapeutics for treating cancer patients and compositions comprising propolis or CAPE and other cancer therapeutics are also encompassed herein wherein the ability of propolis or CAPE to act as a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor is used to advantage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the NQBS class of molecules. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that a representative group of compounds have been observed to inhibit nuclear translocation of NF-?B subunits. Without being bound by any particular theory, this inhibition of nuclear translocation may be mediated by either (i) binding of the NQBS or related compound to the C-terminus of the RHD, which specifically mediates the nuclear internalization; or (ii) NQBS-mediated stabilization of the dimer/I?B complex, disallowing dissociation of the active NF-?B monomers, and thus, inhibiting the generation of the subunits necessary to enter the nucleus. The NQBS class of molecules, and related molecules, may be used in therapeutic applications where inhibition of NF-?B translocation is beneficial, including but not limited to the treatment of cancer, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory states.

Abstract: T cell lymphoma is treated by administering to a patient suffering from T cell lymphoma a therapeutically effective amount of 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin. Remission is observed in human patients, even with drug resistant T cell lymphoma at weekly dosages levels as low as 30 mg/m2. In general, the 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin is administered in an amount of from 30 to 275 mg/m2 per dose.

Abstract: Sensitivity of a patient's cancer to treatment with 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin is assessed and patients are selected for treatment of cancer with 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin, by determining the amount of a selected polypeptide expressed by the cancer and comparing the amount with the amount of the selected polypeptide expressed by a reference cancer. The polypeptide includes a member of a folate pathway polypeptide within a cell and may include at least one of reduced folate carrier-1 enzyme (RFC-1), dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), folylpoly-gamma-glutamate synthetase (FPGS), thymidylate synthase (TS), ?-glutamyl hydrolase (GGH), and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFT).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assessing the sensitivity of a patient's cancer to treatment with 10-propargyl-10-deazaminopterin and a method for selecting a patient for treatment of cancer with 10-propargyl-10-deazaminopterin, by determining the amount of a selected polypeptide expressed by the cancer and comparing the amount with the amount of the selected polypeptide expressed by a reference cancer, wherein the polypeptide includes a member of folate pathways within cells and may include at least one of reduced folate carrier-1 enzyme (RFC-1), dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), folylpoly-gamma-glutamate synthetase (FPGS), thymidylate synthase (TS), ?-glutamyl hydrolase (GGH), and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFT). The present invention also relates to the use of 10-propargyl-10-deazaminopterin in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Abstract: Sensitivity of a patient's cancer to treatment with 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin is assessed and patients are selected for treatment of cancer with 10-propargyl-10-deazaaminopterin, by determining the amount of a selected polypeptide expressed by the cancer and comparing the amount with the amount of the selected polypeptide expressed by a reference cancer. The polypeptide includes a member of a folate pathway polypeptide within a cell and may include at least one of reduced folate carrier-1 enzyme (RFC-1), dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), folylpoly-gamma-glutamate synthetase (FPGS), thymidylate synthase (TS), ?-glutamyl hydrolase (GGH), and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFT).

Abstract: Lymphoma is treated using therapeutic combinations of PDX and gemcitabine by administering to a patient suffering from lymphoma a therapeutically effective amount of PDX in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of gemcitabine. The two agents can be administered together or in either order, although administration of PDX followed by gemcitabine is preferred. As in the case of MTX and Ara-C, synergism is observed, but the extent of the synergism is greater. Further, test results indicate that mechanism of action for combinations of PDX and Gem is different than for MTX and Ara-C, with more emphasis on induction of apoptosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assessing the sensitivity of a patient's cancer to treatment with 10-propargyl-10-deazaminopterin and a method for selecting a patient for treatment of cancer with 10-propargyl-10-deazaminopterin, by determining the amount of a selected polypeptide expressed by the cancer and comparing the amount with the amount of the selected polypeptide expressed by a reference cancer, wherein the polypeptide includes a member of folate pathways within cells and may include at least one of reduced folate carrier-1 enzyme (RFC-1), dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), folylpoly-gamma-glutamate synthetase (FPGS), thymidylate synthase (TS), ?-glutamyl hydrolase (GGH), and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFT). The present invention also relates to the use of 10-propargyl-10-deazaminopterin in the treatment of multiple myeloma.