Abstract: The present invention is based in part methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders. Specifically, the present invention disclose methods for treating neurodegenerative disorders suing neural stem cells (NSCs) and/or pluripotent stem cell (PSC) derived neurons or neuron precursor cells. The present invention also discloses methods to induce endogenous dopaminergic neurons to release dopamine and increase the levels of dopamine in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention is based in part on a chemically defined method of generating retinal epithelial cells and retinal pigmented epithelial cells from human pluripotent stem cells (hpSCs). The present invention also provides methods and kits for treating degenerative eye disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is based in part on a chemically defined method of generating retinal epithelial cells and retinal pigmented epithelial cells from human pluripotent stem cells (hpSCs). The present invention also provides methods and kits for treating degenerative eye disorders.

Abstract: Provided herein are small molecules for the induction of fibroblast proliferation and increased secretion or production of proteins. The small molecules described herein can be used for the promotion of skin regeneration. Also provided herein are methods for promoting skin regeneration and wound healing.

Abstract: Provided herein are small molecules that have a neuroprotective or modulatory effect in the nervous system. The small molecules provided herein modulate dopaminergic neuronal activity. Also provided herein are methods of for the prophylaxis of or preventing the progression of Parkinson's Disease (PD).

Abstract: The present invention is based in part methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders. Specifically, the present invention disclose methods for treating neurodegenerative disorders suing neural stem cells (NSCs) and/or pluripotent stem cell (PSC) derived neurons or neuron precursor cells. The present invention also discloses methods to induce endogenous dopaminergic neurons to release dopamine and increase the levels of dopamine in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention is based in part methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders. Specifically, the present invention disclose methods for treating neurodegenerative disorders suing neural stem cells (NSCs) and/or pluripotent stem cell (PSC) derived neurons or neuron precursor cells. The present invention also discloses methods to induce endogenous dopaminergic neurons to release dopamine and increase the levels of dopamine in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention is based in part methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders. Specifically, the present invention disclose methods for treating neurodegenerative disorders suing neural stem cells (NSCs) and/or pluripotent stem cell (PSC) derived neurons or neuron precursor cells. The present invention also discloses methods to induce endogenous dopaminergic neurons to release dopamine and increase the levels of dopamine in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention is based in part on a chemically defined method of generating neural stem cells (NSCs) and dopaminergic (DA) neurons from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). The DA neurons of the invention can be derived from hPSCs and NSCs. The present invention also provides reagents and kits useful for the derivation of neural stem cells and dopaminergic neurons from human pluripotent stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention is based in part the discovery of methods for the generation of neural crest stem cells (NCSCs) from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). Specifically, the present invention discloses methods for the use of a combination of rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) inhibitors, glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3) inhibitors, activing receptor like kinase (ALK) receptor inhibitors and bone morphogenic protein (BMP) receptor inhibitors to derive NCSCs from hPSCs. The present invention also discloses methods to treat neurocristopathic diseases and disorders using NCSCs derived from hPSCs.

Abstract: Provided herein are small molecules for the induction of fibroblast proliferation and increased secretion or production of proteins. The small molecules described herein can be used for the promotion of skin regeneration. Also provided herein are methods for promoting skin regeneration and wound healing.

Abstract: Provided herein are small molecules for the induction of fibroblast proliferation and increased secretion or production of proteins. The small molecules described herein can be used for the promotion of skin regeneration. Also provided herein are methods for promoting skin regeneration and wound healing.

Abstract: The present invention is based in part on a chemically defined method of generating retinal epithelial cells and retinal pigmented epithelial cells from human pluripotent stem cells (hpSCs). The present invention also provides methods and kits for treating degenerative eye disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is based in part on a chemically defined method of generating neural stem cells (NSCs) and dopaminergic (DA) neurons from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). The DA neurons of the invention can be derived from hPSCs and NSCs. The present invention also provides reagents and kits useful for the derivation of neural stem cells and dopaminergic neurons from human pluripotent stem cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are small molecules for the induction of fibroblast proliferation and increased secretion or production of proteins. The small molecules described herein can be used for the promotion of skin regeneration. Also provided herein are methods for promoting skin regeneration and wound healing.

Abstract: We have identified ZNF206, a novel repressor of human embryonic stem cell (hESC) differentiation. Repressing extra-embryonic endoderm development preserves the pluripotent state of human embryonic stem cells, and, conversely down-regulating expression of ZNF206 in hESCs causes them to upregulate the expression of genes associated with the extra-embryonic endodermal lineage, down-regulate genes associated with the pluripotent state, and may lead to the further emergence of genes associated with even more differentiated lineages and phenotypes.

Abstract: We have identified ZNF206, a novel repressor of human embryonic stem cell (hESC) differentiation. Repressing extra-embryonic endoderm development preserves the pluripotent state of human embryonic stem cells, and, conversely downregulating expression of ZNF206 in hESCs causes them to upregulate the expression of genes associated with the extra-embryonic endodermal lineage, down-regulate genes associated with the pluripotent state, and may lead to the further emergence of genes associated with even more differentiated lineages and phenotypes.

Abstract: We have identified ZNF206, a novel repressor of human embryonic stem cell (hESC) differentiation. Repressing extra-embryonic endoderm development preserves the pluripotent state of human embryonic stem cells, and, conversely downregulating expression of ZNF206 in hESCs causes them to upregulate the expression of genes associated with the extra-embryonic endodermal lineage, down-regulate genes associated with the pluripotent state, and may lead to the further emergence of genes associated with even more differentiated lineages and phenotypes.

Abstract: An isolated mammalian extraembryonic endoderm-like cell line is provided. Methods for producing isolated mammalian extraembryonic endoderm-like cell line derived from a mammalian pluripotent stem cell culture are provided. Primate or human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) spontaneously generate the primate or human extraembryonic endoderm-like cell line wherein the extraembryonic endoderm-like cells sustain the pluripotence of the primate or human ESCs.

Abstract: An airbag includes a first chamber and a second chamber. The second chamber includes a first portion, a first lobe extending from the first portion, and a second lobe extending from the first portion. The airbag is arranged such that upon inflation of the airbag, the first chamber inflates before the second chamber and the first portion inflates before the first lobe and second lobe.