Abstract: The present application relates generally to genetically modified arenaviruses that are suitable vaccines against neoplastic diseases, such as cancer. The arenaviruses described herein may be suitable for vaccines and/or treatment of neoplastic diseases and/or for the use in immunotherapies. In particular, provided herein are methods and compositions for treating a neoplastic disease by administering a genetically modified arenavirus in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor, wherein the arenavirus has been engineered to include a nucleotide sequence encoding a tumor antigen, tumor associated antigen or antigenic fragment thereof.

Abstract: Provided are HBV immunogenic polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, vectors expressing such immunogenic polypeptides for use in eliciting an immune response against HBV; pharmaceutical and immunogenic compositions and kits comprising such polypeptides, polynucleotides or vectors, and methods of use in treating and/or preventing HBV.

Abstract: Provided herein are genetically modified arenaviruses suitable as vaccines against neoplastic diseases or cancer. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the prevention or treatment of certain infections causing neoplastic diseases or cancer, such as infections with oncogenic viruses.Specifically, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions, vaccines, and methods of preventing or treating diseases and conditions caused by and associated with infections with Human Papillomavirus (HPV), such as cervical cancer, anogenital cancer, head and neck cancer and skin cancers. Also provided herein are immunotherapies for the treatment of a neoplastic disease, such as a neoplastic disease caused by infection with oncogenic viruses.

Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.

Abstract: The present application relates generally to genetically modified arenaviruses that are suitable vaccines against neoplastic diseases, such as cancer. The arenaviruses described herein may be suitable as vaccines and/or for treatment of neoplastic diseases and/or for the use in immunotherapies. In particular, provided herein are methods and compositions for treating a neoplastic disease by administering a genetically modified arenavirus in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent, wherein the arenavirus has been engineered to include a nucleotide sequence encoding a tumor antigen, tumor associated antigen or antigenic fragment thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods, treatment regimens, uses, kits and therapies for treating asthma, such as severe asthma, by employing IL-17 antagonists to a patient population defined by serum concentration of IgE and optionally also an eosinophil count in peripheral blood.

Abstract: Provided herein are genetically modified arenaviruses suitable as vaccines against neoplastic diseases or cancer. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the prevention or treatment of certain infections causing neoplastic diseases or cancer, such as infections with oncogenic viruses. Specifically, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions, vaccines, and methods of preventing or treating diseases and conditions caused by and associated with infections with Human Papillomavirus (HPV), such as cervical cancer, anogenital cancer, head and neck cancer and skin cancers. Also provided herein are immunotherapies for the treatment of a neoplastic disease, such as a neoplastic disease caused by infection with oncogenic viruses.

Abstract: The present application relates generally to genetically modified arenaviruses that are suitable for treating solid tumors, for example, via intratumoral administration. The arenaviruses described herein may be suitable for vaccines and/or treatment of solid tumors and/or for the use in immunotherapies. In particular, provided herein are methods and compositions for treating a solid tumor by administering a first arenavirus alone or in combination with another agent, including a second arenavirus, wherein the first and/or second arenavirus has been engineered to include a nucleotide sequence encoding a tumor antigen, tumor associated antigen or antigenic fragment thereof.

Abstract: The present application relates generally to genetically modified arenaviruses that are suitable vaccines against neoplastic diseases, such as cancer. The arenaviruses described herein may be suitable for vaccines and/or treatment of neoplastic diseases and/or for the use in immunotherapies. In particular, provided herein are methods and compositions for treating a neoplastic disease by administering a genetically modified arenavirus in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor, wherein the arenavirus has been engineered to include a nucleotide sequence encoding a tumor antigen, tumor associated antigen or antigenic fragment thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods, treatment regimens, uses, kits and therapies for treating asthma, such as severe asthma, by employing IL-17 antagonists to a patient population defined by serum concentration of IgE and optionally also an eosinophil count in peripheral blood.

Abstract: Provided herein are genetically modified arenaviruses suitable as vaccines against neoplastic diseases or cancer. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the prevention or treatment of certain infections causing neoplastic diseases or cancer, such as infections with oncogenic viruses. Specifically, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions, vaccines, and methods of preventing or treating diseases and conditions caused by and associated with infections with Human Papillomavirus (HPV), such as cervical cancer, anogenital cancer, head and neck cancer and skin cancers. Also provided herein are immunotherapies for the treatment of a neoplastic disease, such as a neoplastic disease caused by infection with oncogenic viruses.

Abstract: A constraint for a pair of scissors is disclosed. The scissors comprise a first and second blade which are arranged to pivot between an open configuration in which the first and second blades are angularly separated about a pivot disposed intermediate a proximal and distal end of the blades, to define a mouth for receiving material to be cut, and a closed configuration in which the first and second blades are substantially aligned to close the mouth. The constraint comprises means arranged to limit the reconfiguration of the blades between the open and closed configurations to provide for a better control of the blades and ensure a smooth cut of the material during use.