Abstract: The invention includes methods for preparing inactivated exosomes isolated from cancer stem cells, as well as inactivated exosomes produced by the inventive method. The invention also provides methods for inhibiting the growth and/or progression of cancer, by administering inactivated exosomes to a subject.

Abstract: The invention relates to an in vitro method to generate T cell progenitors, comprising the step of culturing CD34+ cells in a medium containing TNF-alpha and/or an antagonist of the Aryl hydro-carbon/Dioxin receptor, in particular StemRegenin 1 (SR1), in presence of a Notch ligand and optionally a fibronectin fragment.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of cancer using double negative T cells (DNTs) and a PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitor are described. Tumors treated with DNTs and a PD-1 inhibitor exhibited increased DNT cell infiltration and increased cytotoxicity towards non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. Also described are compositions and kits comprising DNTs and a PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitor and their use for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to engineered cells and compositions thereof, particularly, T cells comprising genetically engineered T Cell receptors (TCRs) and checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs). Methods for using the compositions to treat cancer are also disclosed herein. Genetically engineered T cells that recognize tumor antigen HPV E6 and simultaneously secrete a single-chain antibody that blocks Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 (PD-1). Also provided is an immunotherapy for HPV E6 expression related cancers.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of methods and compositions for modulating the Natural Cyotoxicity Receptor 2 (NCR2).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a composition that, in some embodiments, includes cryopreserved platelets; and a cryoprotectant, wherein the composition comprises less than 6% (v/v) of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). In some embodiments, the composition is substantially free of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a chondrogenesis promoter that is safe and exhibits a chondrogenesis-promoting effect by daily ingestion. It is also an object of the invention to provide a proteoglycan synthesis promoter that exhibits a proteoglycan synthesis-promoting effect by ingestion. Provided are a chondrogenesis promoter and a proteoglycan synthesis promoter each containing a milk-derived basic protein fraction as an active ingredient. Synthesis of proteoglycan and formation of a cartilage can be promoted by oral ingestion of the milk-derived basic protein fraction. A hydrolysate of the milk-derived basic protein fraction also has a similar chondrogenesis-promoting effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of diseases in mammals. The disclosure provides novel compositions comprising non-pathogenic fecal microbes for treating primary sclerosing cholangitis and related diseases. The disclosure also provides methods for treating a subject with the compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating bone diseases, comprising a BMP-2-encoding gene and HSV-tk-encoding gene, and as an active ingredient a stem cell into which a dual kill switch expression vector in which an HGPRT-encoded gene is knocked out is introduced or a cell differentiated from the stem cell, wherein the bone regeneration effect is realized by a BMP-2 growth factor and at the same time, apoptosis may also be dually controlled by the dual kill switch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, kits and compositions for expansion of embryonic hematopoietic stem cells and providing hematopoietic function to human patients in need thereof. In one aspect, it relates to kits and compositions comprising a Notch agonist, one or more growth factors, and, optionally, an inhibitor of the TGF? pathway. Also provided herein are methods for expanding embryonic hematopoietic stem cells using kits and compositions comprising a Notch agonist, one or more growth factors, and, optionally, an inhibitor of the TGF? pathway. The embryonic hematopoietic stem cells expanded using the disclosed kits, compositions and methods include cells derived from an embryo (e.g., aorta-gonad-mesonephros region of the embryo), embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, or reprogrammed cells of other types.

Abstract: This document relates to materials and methods involved in assessing and using stem cells. For example, materials and methods for determining if a stem cell (e.g., a mesenchymal stem cell) has an increased proliferation rate and/or an increased potential to differentiate into a bone cell are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of autologous fecal samples obtained from a subject for use in prevention and/or treatment of microbial dysbiosis in the gastrointestinal tract in said subject and to related pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration. The disclosed autologous fecal samples are useful for treatment of microbial dysbiosis in the gastrointestinal tract associated with medical treatment and/or various indications, including chronic disease and infectious disease, for example Clostridium difficile infection.

Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of diseases in mammals. The disclosure provides novel compositions comprising non-pathogenic fecal microbes for treating multiple sclerosis and related diseases. The disclosure also provides methods for treating a subject with the compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention provides anti-inflammatory exosomes that, when administered locally or systemically to a subject diagnosed with an inflammatory disease or disorder, will downregulate the inflammatory process in the subject.

Abstract: Described herein are FasL-engineered biomaterials, as well as methods of making and using such FasL-engineered biomaterials, such as for immunomodulation, such as for inducing immunosuppression and specific immune tolerance, such as for preventing or reducing the risks of rejection of cellular or tissue grafts and/or the treatment of autoimmune disorders such as Type I diabetes. In specific embodiments, the FasL-engineered biomaterials are biotinylated microgels bound to SA-FasL.

Abstract: Methods of preventing, inhibiting and/or decreasing protein deposits of a human amyloid protein and/or neuroinflammation in the central nervous system by reducing an amount of exposure to a pathogenic bacterial amyloid in the gastrointestinal tract are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preventing, inhibiting and/or treating a proteinopathy by reducing an amount of exposure to a pathogenic bacterial amyloid in the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: The inventions described herein relate generally to administering compounds to promote mucosal healing in mammals in need thereof including, but not limited to humans. The compounds may include bifidobacteria and mammalian milk oligosaccharides.

Abstract: Methods of reducing milk glycans, and thus enteric pathogens that use such glycans as carbon sources, in the gut of nursing mammals.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a recombinant oncolytic poxvirus including vaccinia virus comprising one or more inactivated immunomodulatory gene selected from NIL, K1L, K3L, A46R, and/or A52R, optionally further comprising inactivated TK and/or VGF genes. The disclosure also provides methods and for the use of these recombinant oncolytic poxvirus in oncolytic virotherapy. Also provided in the disclosure are vector constructs for generating recombinant oncolytic poxviruses including for example vaccinia viruses that have one or more inactivated immunomodulatory genes.

Abstract: The disclosure provides, inter alia, methods and materials involved in treating cancer using a p53 vaccine in combination with a PD-1 pathway inhibitor.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of plant extracts, compositions thereof, and compounds isolated from plant extracts or obtained from synthetic means thereof, for the treatment of diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof (e.g., proliferation disorders, cancer).

Abstract: Compositions for the extended release of one or more cannabinoids, in which the compositions comprise a population of particles. Each particle may comprise the one or more cannabinoids, one or more drug-releasing agents, one or more surfactants, and a core. The core may comprise a porous bead. The one or more cannabinoids may comprise ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Methods for treating intestinal inflammation and/or colon cancer include administering an amount of a broccoli-derived nanoparticle to a subject in need thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising broccoli-derived nanoparticles are also provided. Further provided are methods for screening for a compound useful for treating a colon cancer that include the steps of contacting a provided intestinal epithelial cell with a test compound and measuring an amount of expression of COP9 signalsome subunit 8 (CSN8) in the intestinal epithelial cell to thereby identify the test compound as useful for treating colon cancer.

Abstract: Kits for the treatment or prophylaxis of depressed mood are described, for subjects with increased MAO-A levels, excessive crying, or subjects within or beyond the 5-day postpartum period. The kits are used to implement a method by which the subject is administered an antioxidant source on at least the first day of a 3 to 5 day regime; a tryptophan composition on the evening of the penultimate treatment day, simultaneously or following the antioxidant source; and a tyrosine composition the day after the tryptophan composition, on the final treatment day. The kit comprises an antioxidant source which may comprise or be derived from blueberries. Individuals with depressed mood due to perimenopause, alcohol use disorders or withdrawal, or who are up to or beyond 18-months postpartum, may benefit from the kits. The kits described may reduce the likelihood of advancing from depressed mood to depression.

Abstract: A topically administrable pain relief formulation comprises a Kunzea ambigua extract or one or more components or derivatives thereof; Menthol; Capsaicin; and a Hypericum perforatum extract or one or more components or derivatives thereof. The formulation may further comprise methyl salicylate, black pepper and/or an anti-inflammatory agent. The formulation may be used to treat or prevent pain such as arthritis neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, preoperative and/or postoperative pain and pain associated with minor or traumatic injuries or other diseases or conditions.

Abstract: A method comprising the stages of: olive input, separation of the stone from the olive skin and pulp, with the removal of the whole stone; electric pulsing of the olive paste generated in the previous stage, process of dehydration of the pulsed olive paste up to a humidity of less than 30% in a continuous vacuum drying machine and subsequent separation of the oil by centrifugation of the olive oil, followed by dehydration of the degreased pulp up to a humidity of less than 10%; and lastly, application of supercritical fluids (CO2 with or without modifier) to the degreased and dehydrated pulp, under agitation, pressure, temperature and time conditions, obtaining olive extracts and olive flour. The generation of waste, consumption of water, use of highly toxic solvents and loss of the sensory quality of the oil is avoided, the yields improved and the necessary times reduced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of a composition containing plant extracts for enhancing the gene expression level of TGM1, KRT, AQP3, FLG, GBA, and HAS. Compared to a single plant extract, the combination of the plant extracts of the present invention can more effectively enhance the expression level of skin moisturizing genes. The plant extracts constituting the composition include: an extract of spinach, blueberry, Pu-erh tea, or Four Seasons Spring tea.

Abstract: An itching water applicable to postoperative wound itching and a process for the production of it are provived. The itching water comprising Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum, Radix Notoginseng, Cornus Officinalis, Fructus Gardenia, Radix Flemingiae, Myrrh, Fructus Chaenomelis, Radix Scutellariae, Rhizoma Alismatis, Zanthoxylum Pipertum DC, Salvia Miltiorrhiza, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Rheum Palmatum, Angelica Dahurica, Acorus tatarinowii, Radix Paeoniae Rubra, Lignum Sappan, Cinnamomum Cassia Presl, Radix Sanguisorbae, Asarum Sieboldii, Rhizoma Atractylodis, Pinellia Ternate, Common Clubmoss Herb, Pyritum, Radix Curcumae Aromaticae, Radix Saposhnikoviae, Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, Cortex Moutan, Boswellia Carteri, Radix Linderae and medical ethanol. The itching water of the invention has reasonable composition, less dosage, environment protection, simple operation, remarkable therapeutic effect and less side effects.

Abstract: A lotion for topical application for treating skin conditions, comprising of: about 25.0 to 80.0 percent by weight of deionized water, about 1.0 to 12.0 percent by weight of caprylic/capric triglyceride, about 0.5 to 10.0 percent by weight of cetyl alcohol, about 0.5 to 6.0 percent by weight of glycerin, about 0.5 to 10.0 percent by weight of cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate, about 0.5 to 2.0 percent by weight of Avena sativa kernel flour, about 0.05 to 2.0 percent by weight of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, about 0.10 to 5.0 percent by weight of zinc PCA, about 0.05 to 5.0 percent by weight of tocopheryl acetate, about 0.05 to 5.0 percent by weight of Calendula officinalis flower extract, about 0.10 to 5.0 percent by weight of xantham gum, and at least 0.05 percent by weight of a preservative mixture solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of amyloid fibrils for providing nutritional minerals to the human body, particularly as a component in a food product, a dietary supplement or in a pharmaceutical product. The invention further provides for new compositions comprising composite materials of amyloid fibrils and nutritional minerals. The invention further relates to the use of such composite materials in the treatment of diseases and disorders and to the fortification of food and dietary supplements with nutritional minerals.

Abstract: Provided are methods of selecting a treatment for a cancer in a subject in need thereof, by analyzing activity of Yes associated protein 1 (YAP) in cancer cells of the subject, and methods of treating cancer using a therapeutically effective amount of an caspase-3 inhibitor. Also provided are methods of improving wound healing by administering a wound healing effective amount of a caspase-3 activator.

Abstract: Further according to the present disclosure, there are methods for promoting egg maturation in assisted reproductive technologies, such as in in vitro fertilization (IVF) or in an embryo transfer (ET) process. There are also methods for decreasing the rate of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), providing comparable or improved pregnancy rates, decreasing the time to pregnancy, and inhibiting premature ovulation. The methods include the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of an active pharmaceutical ingredient of 2-(N-acetyl-D-tyrosyl-trans-4-hydroxy-L-prolyl-L-asparaginyl-L-threonyl-L-phenylalanyl) hydrazinocarbonyl-L-leucyl-N?-methyl-L-arginyl-L-tryptophanamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The principles and embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods for using terlipressin to treat a patient having impaired renal function associated with liver disease. A patient identified as suffering from HRS-1 is tested to determine if the patient meets at least two out of three criteria, wherein the three criteria include a WBC<4 or >12 cells/4; HR>90 bpm; and any one of HCO3<21 mmol/L or PaCO2<32 mmHg or >20 breaths per minute. If the patient meets at least two of the criteria, he or she is administered terlipressin in an amount effective to produce a reduction in serum creatinine of at least 1.0 mg/dL.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing and reducing inflammation and preventing and treating diseases and disorders associated with inflammation. It has been shown that CRADD plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of endothelial monolayers. The recombinant cell-penetrating CRADD protein (CP-CRADD)-based compositions and methods described herein provide for the development of a novel treatment for inflammatory vascular disorders including cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and renal systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to medicine, specifically to new medicinal compositions that exhibit a biocidal, particularly antimicrobial and antiviral, effect. An agent is proposed that contains an alloferon analogue—the peptide H2N-His-Gly-Val-Ser-Gly-His-Gly-Gln-His-Gly-Val-His-Gly-COOH and the peptide HN2-(CH2)10-CO-Ile-Leu-Pro-D-Phe-Lys-D-Phe-Pro-D-Phe-D-Phe-Pro-D-Phe-Arg-Arg-NH2 in a mass ratio from 1:2 to 2:1 and excipients. The agent exhibits a combined antibacterial and antiviral effect and is promising for the treatment of vaginal herpes infection, including when complicated by bacterial infection.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for enhancing dentin production, and for delivering a lipophilic agent to pulp tissue of a tooth of an individual. In some cases, a subject method includes a step of administering to the pulp of a tooth of an individual, a Wnt stimulating composition that includes a Wnt stimulator agent, at a dose sufficient to enhance the production of dentin by the pulp. In some cases, a subject method includes a step of contacting exposed dentin of a tooth with a composition that includes a lipophilic agent inserted in the non-aqueous phase of a lipid structure (e.g., whereby the lipophilic agent penetrates the dentin to the underlying pulp tissue). Kits are also provided for practicing the methods of the disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic method using a tolerogenic peptide. In particular, the invention relates to a dosage regimen fora tolerogenic peptide. The therapeutic method can be used to treat or prevent conditions associated with aberrant, hypersensitivityor pathological immune responses to endogenous or exogenous proteins that results in a loss of immune tolerance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for improving reproductive health of mammals and increasing milk production from female mammals. The methods involve administering an effective amount of IL-8 to a female mammal such that the reproductive health of the mammal is improved, or milk production from the mammal is increased, or the fat content of the milk is increased. In another aspect the disclosure includes prophylaxis and/or therapy of uterine conditions by administering IL-8 to a female mammal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating multiple sclerosis (MS), and for reducing flu-like symptoms associated with administration of an interferon to a patient with MS. The method involves intramuscularly administering the interferon to the MS patient according to an escalating dosing regimen in weeks 1 to 3, and a full therapeutically effective dose of interferon in week 4. In one embodiment of the invention, the escalating dosing regimen comprises administering one quarter of the therapeutically effective dose in week 1, half of the therapeutically effective dose in week 2, and three-quarters of the therapeutically effective dose in week 3. Also provided are titration packages for enabling compliance with a regimen of changing dosage of an interferon over a period of time.

Abstract: An injectable aqueous solution, of which the pH is from 6.0 to 8.0, comprising at least: a) amylin, an amylin receptor agonist or an amylin analog; b) a co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicals Hy, said co-polyamino acid consisting of glutamic or aspartic units and said hydrophobic radicals Hy having the following formula I: wherein the composition does not comprise a basal insulin of which the isoelectric point pI is from 5.8 to 8.5. It also relates to a composition wherein it moreover comprises a prandial insulin.

Abstract: A formulation of octreotide or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which provides controlled release of a therapeutically effective amount of octreotide for a period of at least about two months. Methods of treating acromegaly, decreasing growth hormone, decreasing IGF-1, and treating conditions associated with carcinoid tumors and VIPomas by administering a controlled release formulation of octreotide are provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates in part to nucleic acids, including nucleic acids encoding proteins, therapeutics and cosmetics comprising nucleic acids, methods for delivering nucleic acids to cells, tissues, organs, and patients, methods for inducing cells to express proteins using nucleic acids, methods, kits and devices for transfecting, gene editing, and reprogramming cells, and cells, organisms, therapeutics, and cosmetics produced using these methods, kits, and devices. Methods and products for altering the DNA sequence of a cell are described, as are methods and products for inducing cells to express proteins using synthetic RNA molecules, including cells present in vivo. Therapeutics comprising nucleic acids encoding gene-editing proteins are also described.

Abstract: In permeability lung edema, cardiogenic lung edema or neonatal respiratory distress, there is heterogeneous liquid distribution throughout the lungs. The excess alveolar liquid reduces gas exchange. Mechanical ventilation is used to improve gas exchange. In the presence of heterogeneous liquid distribution, there are surface tension-dependent stress concentrations in septa separating aerated from flooded alveoli. Mechanical ventilation, by inflating the lung above normal volumes, thus increasing surface tension above normal, exacerbates the stress concentrations and consequently injures, or exacerbates pre-existing injury of, the alveolar-capillary barrier. Any means of lowering surface tension should lessen ventilation injury of the lung. In the present invention, dilute exogenous surfactant solution or surfactant protein C solution interacts with albumin to lower surface tension, likely through effective promotion of surfactant lipid adsorption.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the composition of one or more agents, therapies, treatments, and methods of use of the agents and/or therapies and/or treatments for upregulating production of DNAse1 or a sub-peptide of DNAse1. Embodiments of the present disclosure can be used as a therapy or a treatment of a conditions including acute single organ injury including drug induced liver failure, aging, atelectasis, autism, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory autoimmune conditions including sarcoidosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, and granulomatosis, patients in ICU with any pathology, and systemic inflammatory response syndrome including conditions such as sepsis and those resulting from acute tissue injury such as trauma and acute myocardial infarction.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Hunters Syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, systems, and methods for treating a condition characterized by elevated Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF23) with a composition comprising: i) an agent that causes an increase in expression of urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) and/or tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), ii) purified uPA, and/or purified tPA.

Abstract: The invention relates to chemically as well as physically stable kits and compositions comprising polypeptides, in particular Factor VII or Factor VII-related polypeptides, such that these compositions can be stored, handled and used at room temperature.

Abstract: Formulations and methods of treatment are disclosed for prevention and/or treatment of visual loss from age-related macular degeneration. The disclosed formulations include botulinum neurotoxin. The disclosed formulations may be applied to an intraocular or extraocular region of a patient. If applied to an extra ocular region of a patient, the botulinum-based pharmaceutical formulation may then be transported to the intra-ocular region of the patient, allowing the active ingredient(s) to penetrate into the choroid, neuro-retina, and/or retinal pigment epithelium without direct injection into the eye, eliminating risk of retinal detachment, retinal break, retinal hemorrhage, and blindness. Combination product packaging of a botulinum toxin and an anti-VEGF agent are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for use in therapeutic procedures. Use of a “fast-acting” botulinum toxin for cosmetic treatment and/or to prevent or reduce scarring. “Fast-acting” refers to a botulinum toxin that produces effects in the patient more rapidly than those produced by, for example, a botulinum neurotoxin type A. The “fast-acting” botulinum toxin, for example, type E.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of preservation of functional pancreatic islet (beta-cells) and treatment of diabetes, providing improved dosage regimen of AAT administration to Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) patients, particularly to newly diagnosed T1DM patients. The improved dose regiment is a multiple variable dosage regimen, comprising and induction phase and a treatment phase.