Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, compositions and methods for enforcing a pattern of cell surface fucosylated lactosaminyl glycans on a human cell. In certain embodiments, the compositions and/or methods utilize one or more members of the ?(1,3)-fucosyltransferase family. In certain embodiments, a process for custom-modifying a fucosylated lactosaminyl glycan on a human cell is disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, compositions, cell populations and pharmaceutical compositions and methods useful for the treatment of inflammatory diseases or disorders. In some embodiments, the compositions, cell populations and pharmaceutical compositions and methods comprise a population of CD44+ cells modified ex vivo via treatment with a CD44 ligand for a period of time sufficient to prime the cells to produce elevated levels of one or more anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory molecules relative to a native populations of CD44+ cells. In some embodiments, the compositions, cell populations and pharmaceutical compositions and methods comprise a population of CD44+ cells modified ex vivo via a treatment that is effective to target cells to sites of inflammation.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for specific fucosyltransferase inhibition for treatment of a variety of diseases. The compositions of the invention comprise a glycomimetic of L-Fucose that selectively inhibits the generation of sialyl Lewis X by FTVI and FTVII but has no effect on the generation of Lewis X by FTIX.

Abstract: Methods of treatment are provided herein, including administration of a population cells modified to enforce expression of an E-selectin and/or an L-selectin ligand, the modified cell population having a cell viability of at least 70% after a treatment to enforce such expression.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modifying glycans (e.g., glycans expressed on the surface of live cells or cell particles) are provided herein.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for specific fucosyltransferase inhibition for treatment of a variety of diseases. The compositions of the invention comprise a glycomimetic of L-Fucose that selectively inhibits the generation of sialyl Lewis X by FTVI and FTVII but has no effect on the generation of Lewis X by FTIX.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for specific fucosyltransferase inhibition for treatment of a variety of diseases. The compositions of the invention comprise a glycomimetic of L-Fucose that selectively inhibits the generation of sialyl Lewis X by FTVI and FTVII but has no effect on the generation of Lewis X by FTIX.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, compositions and methods for detecting changes in level of expression of cell-surface Type 2 terminal lactosamines on a population of cultured cells propagated under different conditions. The disclosure also provides compositions and methods for enforcing stably expressed glycans on human cells. In certain embodiments, the compositions and/or methods utilize one or more members of the ?(1,3)-fucosyltransferase family. In certain embodiments, glycoengineered CD44 glycosylated product (e.g. HCELL) is stable for at least 48 hours at 4° C., with retained expression after cell cryopreservation.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modifying glycans (e.g., glycans expressed on the surface of live cells or cell particles) are provided herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, compositions and methods for enforcing a pattern of cell surface fucosylated lactosaminyl glycans on a human cell. In certain embodiments, the compositions and/or methods utilize one or more members of the ?(1,3)-fucosyltransferase family. In certain embodiments, a process for custom-modifying a fucosylated lactosaminyl glycan on a human cell is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treatment are provided herein, including administration of a population cells modified to enforce expression of an E-selectin and/or an L-selectin ligand, the modified cell population having a cell viability of at least 70% after a treatment to enforce such expression.

Abstract: Methods of treatment are provided herein, including administration of a population cells modified to enforce expression of an E-selectin and/or an L-selectin ligand, the modified cell population having a cell viability of at least 70% after a treatment to enforce such expression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for reducing sialidase activity and inhibiting bacterial proliferation of one or more bacteria in a platelet product preparation from one or more donors. In general, the method includes contacting the platelet product preparation with an amount of a sialidase inhibitor, to thereby obtain a sialidase inhibitor-treated platelet product preparation. Sialidase activity is reduced and the proliferation of one or more bacteria is inhibited, as compared to a platelet product preparation not subjected to the sialidase inhibitor treatment.

Abstract: The invention feature methods and compositions for treating hematopoietic disorders, inflammatory conditions, and cancer and providing stem cell therapy in a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a platelet additive solution (PAS) having an amount of one or more ?-galactosidase inhibitors with or without an amount of one or more sialidase inhibitors, and optionally one or more glycan-modifying agents; and one or more of PAS components that include a salt, a citrate source, a carbon source, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of enforcing expression of an E-selectin and/or L-selectin ligand on a surface of a cell. Also provided are methods of enabling and/or increasing binding of a cell to E-selectin and/or L-selectin, methods of increasing homing and/or extravasation in a population of transplanted cells, methods of producing modified cells, including stem cells, for transplanting into a subject, methods of treating or ameliorating the effects of a symptom, a disease or an injury in a subject, and methods for inducing and/or enhancing homing of a population of cells to a therapeutic target in a subject. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a population of cells produced by the methods of the invention and kits that include such compositions for treating or ameliorating the effects of a symptom, a disease or an injury in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a platelet additive solution (PAS) having an amount of one or more ?-galactosidase inhibitors with or without an amount of one or more sialidase inhibitors, and optionally one or more glycan-modifying agents; and one or more of PAS components that include a salt, a citrate source, a carbon source, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modifying glycans (e.g., glycans expressed on the surface of live cells or cell particles) are provided herein.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modifying glycans (e.g., glycans expressed on the surface of live cells or cell particles) are provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a platelet protection solution (PPS) having an amount of one or more ?-galactosidase inhibitors with or without an amount of one or more sialidase inhibitors, and optionally one or more glycan-modifying agents; and one or more of PPS components that include a salt, a citrate source, a carbon source, or any combination thereof.