Abstract: The present disclosure provides a radiotheranostic agent targeting LRRC15 expressed on cells derived from or associated with mesenchymal stem cells. The LRRC15 targeting agent would significantly improve diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of diseases and malignancies. In one embodiment, the LRRC15 targeting agent is a humanized monoclonal antibody (DUNP19) that has high binding affinity to LRRC15 and is internalized by cells expressing LRRC15.

Abstract: Burkholderia pseudomallei (Bp) and Burkholderia mallei (Bm) are Tier-1 select pathogens that cause highly lethal human infections with limited therapeutic options. Intercellular spread is a hallmark of Burkholderia pathogenesis and its prominent ties to virulence make it an attractive therapeutic target. We developed a high-throughput cell-based phenotypic assay and screened ˜220,000 small molecules for their ability to disrupt intercellular spread by Burkholderia thailandensis, a BSL-2 surrogate for these pathogens. 268 hits were identified, and cross-species validation found 32 hits that also disrupt intercellular spread by Bp and/or Bm. In a fulminant murine model of respiratory melioidosis, treatment with a number of these agents was significantly more effective than ceftazidime, the current drug of choice, for improving patient survival and decreasing bacterial counts in major organs.

Abstract: Described are agents and methods for modulating an immune response. More particularly, described are various agents and methods for selectively regulating expression of the gene Il12b in live animals, including human patients. Aberrant expression of Il12b is associated with autoinflammatory diseases including psoriasis, chronic eczema, vitiligo, lichen planus, systemic lupus erythematosus, Behçet's disease, and alopecia. Selective modulation of Il12b offers a new avenue for treatment of such diseases.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a radiotheranostic agent targeting LRRC15 expressed on cells derived from or associated with mesenchymal stem cells. The LRRC15 targeting agent would significantly improve diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of diseases and malignancies. In one embodiment, the LRRC15 targeting agent is a humanized monoclonal antibody (DUNP19) that has high binding affinity to LRRC15 and is internalized by cells expressing LRRC15.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving or accelerating wound healing in a subject comprising administering to a wound of the subject in need thereof an agent that suppresses expression of a clock gene, wherein the clock gene is neuronal PAS domain protein 2 (Npas2). This invention also relates to methods for regenerating alveolar bone, regenerating connective tissue at a wound site, and for decreasing wound area size comprising administering to a bone loss site or a wound site, in particular, an open wound site, of a subject an agent that suppresses expression of Npas2.

Abstract: Burkholderia pseudomallei (Bp) and Burkholderia mallei (Bm) are Tier-1 select pathogens that cause highly lethal human infections with limited therapeutic options. Intercellular spread is a hallmark of Burkholderia pathogenesis and its prominent ties to virulence make it an attractive therapeutic target. We developed a high-throughput cell-based phenotypic assay and screened ˜220,000 small molecules for their ability to disrupt intercellular spread by Burkholderia thailandensis, a BSL-2 surrogate for these pathogens. 268 hits were identified, and cross-species validation found 32 hits that also disrupt intercellular spread by Bp and/or Bm. In a fulminant murine model of respiratory melioidosis, treatment with a number of these agents was significantly more effective than ceftazidime, the current drug of choice, for improving patient survival and decreasing bacterial counts in major organs.

Abstract: Methods for treating enteroviral infections in cells are provided. Aspects of the methods include inhibiting the replication of enterovirus or replication of other virus and/or inhibiting cell death in a cell infected with enterovirus or other viruses.

Abstract: Drugs and their compositions useful in preventing and treating negative side effects associated with radiation exposure or clinical radiotherapy are disclosed. More specifically, new compounds that can be administered systemically to patients exposed to radiation or undergoing radiotherapy and methods of using these formulations are disclosed.