Abstract: Provided are recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vectors comprising a transgene to express Pax4; virions comprising said vectors (rAAV virions); methods of their production; methods of their use, including methods for treating diabetes, increasing insulin production and transdifferentiating ?-cells to ?-cells; pharmaceutical compositions and kits including same.

Abstract: Provided are recombinant adeno-associated virus (r.AAV) vectors comprising a transgene to express galactose-1-phosphate uridylyl transferase (GALT); virions comprising said vectors (r.AAV virions); methods of their production; methods of their use, including methods for treating galactosemia, GALT-deficiency, symptoms therefrom: and kits. These recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vectors comprise a method of treating galactosemia in a subject in need.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions useful for regenerative medicine for the therapeutic regeneration and repair of cells, tissues, or organs. The present disclosure relates to methods of priming viable placental tissue, primed viable placental tissue, and products thereof. Various priming techniques are disclosed including exposure viable placental tissue to hypoxia, UV light, bioactive materials, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a minced chorionic matrix, a homogenized amniotic matrix, and a homogenized umbilical cord (UC) matrix, wherein the minced chorionic matrix comprises viable cells, wherein the composition does not comprise trophoblasts. Disclosed are compositions comprising isolated, viable chorionic cells, a homogenized amniotic matrix, and a homogenized UC matrix, wherein the composition does not comprise trophoblasts. Disclosed are compositions comprising a minced chorionic matrix and a homogenized UC matrix, wherein the minced chorionic matrix comprises viable cells, wherein the composition does not comprise trophoblasts or an amniotic matrix. Disclosed are compositions comprising isolated, viable chorionic cells and a homogenized UC matrix, wherein the composition does not comprise trophoblasts or an amniotic matrix.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of lyophilizing a tissue sample comprising obtaining a tissue sample, contacting the tissue sample with a lyoprotectant solution, freezing the tissue sample, performing a first drying step of the tissue sample after freezing, and performing a second drying step of the tissue sample after the first drying step. Disclosed are lyophilized tissues prepared using the disclosed methods of lyophilizing a tissue sample comprising obtaining a tissue sample, contacting the tissue sample with a lyoprotectant solution, freezing the tissue sample, performing a first drying step of the tissue sample after freezing, and performing a second drying step of the tissue sample after the first drying step. Disclosed are methods of treating a wound or tissue defect comprising administering a reconstituted lyophilized tissue to the wound or tissue defect.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a non-homogenized chorionic matrix, a homogenized amniotic matrix and a homogenized UC (UC) matrix, wherein the non-homogenized chorionic matrix comprises viable cells. Disclosed are methods of making the compositions disclosed herein comprising preparing a non-homogenized chorionic matrix, preparing a homogenized amniotic matrix, preparing a homogenized UC matrix, and combining the non-homogenized chorionic matrix, the non-homogenized chorionic matrix, and the homogenized UC matrix. Disclosed are methods of treating a tissue injury or chronic pain comprising administering any of the disclosed compositions to an area of a subject comprising a tissue injury.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of lyophilizing a tissue sample comprising obtaining a tissue sample, contacting the tissue sample with a lyoprotectant solution, freezing the tissue sample, performing a first drying step of the tissue sample after freezing, and performing a second drying step of the tissue sample after the first drying step. Disclosed are lyophilized tissues prepared using the disclosed methods of lyophilizing a tissue sample comprising obtaining a tissue sample, contacting the tissue sample with a lyoprotectant solution, freezing the tissue sample, performing a first drying step of the tissue sample after freezing, and performing a second drying step of the tissue sample after the first drying step. Disclosed are methods of treating a wound or tissue defect comprising administering a reconstituted lyophilized tissue to the wound or tissue defect.

Abstract: A method of treating a chronic wound in a subject in need of such treatment is provided. The method includes administering to the subject at least one antioxidant agent in an amount effective to treat the wound. In some versions, the antioxidant agent is ?-tocopherol or N-acetyl cysteine, or a combination of these compounds. In other versions, a method of preparing a chronic wound animal model is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a non-homogenized chorionic matrix, a homogenized amniotic matrix and a homogenized UC (UC) matrix, wherein the non-homogenized chorionic matrix comprises viable cells. Disclosed are methods of making the compositions disclosed herein comprising preparing a non-homogenized chorionic matrix, preparing a homogenized amniotic matrix, preparing a homogenized UC matrix, and combining the non-homogenized chorionic matrix, the non-homogenized chorionic matrix, and the homogenized UC matrix. Disclosed are methods of treating a tissue injury or chronic pain comprising administering any of the disclosed compositions to an area of a subject comprising a tissue injury.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of lyophilizing a tissue sample comprising obtaining a tissue sample, contacting the tissue sample with a lyoprotectant solution, freezing the tissue sample, performing a first drying step of the tissue sample after freezing, and performing a second drying step of the tissue sample after the first drying step. Disclosed are lyophilized tissues prepared using the disclosed methods of lyophilizing a tissue sample comprising obtaining a tissue sample, contacting the tissue sample with a lyoprotectant solution, freezing the tissue sample, performing a first drying step of the tissue sample after freezing, and performing a second drying step of the tissue sample after the first drying step. Disclosed are methods of treating a wound or tissue defect comprising administering a reconstituted lyophilized tissue to the wound or tissue defect.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a non-homogenized chorionic matrix, a homogenized amniotic matrix and a homogenized UC (UC) matrix, wherein the non-homogenized chorionic matrix comprises viable cells. Disclosed are methods of making the compositions disclosed herein comprising preparing a non-homogenized chorionic matrix, preparing a homogenized amniotic matrix, preparing a homogenized UC matrix, and combining the non-homogenized chorionic matrix, the non-homogenized chorionic matrix, and the homogenized UC matrix. Disclosed are methods of treating a tissue injury or chronic pain comprising administering any of the disclosed compositions to an area of a subject comprising a tissue injury.