Abstract: Provided herein are cyclic plasmenylethanolamines and plasmalogen precursors of formula A, wherein R1 and R2 are each, independently, a saturated, unsaturated, or polyunsaturated hydrocarbon group. Methods and uses thereof in the treatment of plasmalogen deficiency are also described. Cyclic plasmenylethanolamines described herein may act as plasmalogen precursors which, following administration, may be converted to at least one plasmalogen species, thereby elevating the plasmalogen level in a subject.

Abstract: Compounds useful as biologically active compounds are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): structure (I) or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, L, L1, L2, L3, L4, M and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: A pre-prodrug, comprising a drug, e.g., doxorubicin, which has off-target toxicity (e.g., cardiotoxicity) with respect to its antineoplastic activity, and an amine functionality of the drug incorporated into a disubstituted maleimide (DMI). The pre-prodrug may be linked to a targeting or de-targeting agent or a polar modulator, e.g., charged ligand, amino acid, peptide, etc., to increase therapeutic index. The pre-prodrug is hydrolyzed to the prodrug, having a disubstituted maleamic acid (DMA). A polar modulator such as glutamic acid prevents cellular uptake of the prodrug, but not the doxorubicin drug released from the prodrug after dissociation. The prodrug is pH sensitive, and below pH 7.0, tends to cleave to form free drug and cyclized maleic anhydride. Tumor environments tend to be more acidic, e.g., pH 6.8, than cardiac tissue, e.g., pH 7.4, and therefore the heart is spared while the drug is selectively released within a tumor.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed herein provides synergistic nutritional neuroprotective compositions for ameliorating neural dysfunction. Particularly, the invention relates to synergistic, efficient, nutritional composition for comprising specific combination of decarboxylated L-arginine called agmatine sulphate and nicotinamide riboside chloride, wherein agmatine sulphate and nicotinamide riboside chloride are present in the weight ratio of 1:0.05 to 1:2 along with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. More particularly, the present invention offers synergistic effect for ameliorating neural dysfunction encompasses cerebrovascular diseases, neurodevelopmental disorders, mood disorders, mental health disorders and like thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating infectious, inflammatory and post-traumatic disorders by administering various compounds newly discovered to have TLR4 inhibitory activity. In addition to methods of treatment, the present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, together with a suitable pharmaceutical carrier.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating fibrosis and fibrotic diseases with certain aminoglycosides, e.g., kasugamycin derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for treating sepsis-associated cardiac dysfunction, specifically sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy, and for protecting the heart from sepsis-associated dysfunction and improving cardiac function in subjects having sepsis. These methods include administering compositions comprising secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) or related compounds, obtained from natural sources, such as flaxseed, or generated synthetically.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and methods for inhibiting Aha1 for the treatment of tauopathies and neurodegenerative diseases. The Aha1 inhibitor may reduce the interaction between Aha1 and Hsp90. The Aha1 inhibitor may reduce aggregation of tau protein. The Aha1 inhibitor may include a compound selected from KU-177, KU-174, and KU-308.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of making a composition by combining a vehicle, e.g., a single phase vehicle, and an insoluble component comprising a beneficial agent, and sterilizing the composition using ionizing radiation prior to use, wherein the beneficial agent is stable following exposure to a sterilizing dose of ionizing radiation. Related compositions and methods are provided.

Abstract: Methods and agents for modulating intracellular coenzyme A levels are described for therapeutic purposes. Increasing intracellular coenzyme A increases alternate macrophage activation resulting in suppression or resolution of an immune response for benefit in treating inflammatory diseases. Decreasing intracellular coenzyme A levels decreases alternate macrophage activation which is beneficial in treating NASH/NAFLD and various fibrotic diseases as well as reversing immune suppressing activity of tumor-associated immune cells such as macrophages for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for treating an autoimmune disease in a patient including administering to the patient in need thereof, a pharmaceutically effective amount of an epigenetic enzyme inhibitor.

Abstract: An ophthalmic solution, which comprises diquafosol tetrasodium salt and is free from benzalkonium chloride, treats onset and/or exacerbation of dry eye symptom caused by wearing soft contact lenses.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods for preventing, ameliorating or treating leukemia. In particular, the present disclosure relates to administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one agent to reduce the expression of synaptotagmin-binding, cytoplasmic RNA-interacting protein (SYNCRIP) to a subject diagnosed with, or at risk for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Abstract: A negatively charged glycosaminoglycan is provided for use as a medicament for the treatment of cancer A combined administration of a negatively charged glycosaminoglycan is provided in which the glycosaminoglycan is characterised by the absence of the terminal pentasaccharide of Heparin, and an inhibitor of the MAPK/ERK pathway. A combined administration of a glycosaminoglycan and a MAPK/ERK pathway inhibitor is provided as a medicament for the treatment of cancer types that exhibit a resistance towards a single MAPK/ERK pathway inhibitor treatment.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a glycosaminoglycan (e.g., a hyaluronan, hyaluronic acid, hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate, dermatan sulfate, karatan sulfate, chondroitin 6-sulfate, heparin, etc.) in combination with at least one component selected from; i) polyglycols (e.g., polyethylene glycol), ii) long chain hydroxy polyanionic polysaccharides (e.g., dextran, sodium alginate, alginic acid, propylene glycol alginate, carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxyl ethyl starch, hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl ethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, polylysine, polyhistidine, polyhydroxy proline, poly ornithine, polyvinyl pyrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, chitosan, etc.) and iii) long chain Nitrogen containing polymers (e.g., Polylysine, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, and polyvinyl alcohol). The invention also includes methods for using such compositions (e.g., as substance delivery materials, tissue fillers or bulking agents, as moistening or hydrating agents, etc.

Abstract: It is an objective of the present invention to provide a composition that is sufficiently safe to allow daily ingestion and that has an ability to promote the secretion of s-IgA into saliva in a continuous and age-independent manner. The above objective is achieved by the composition for promoting secretion of secretory IgA, comprising as an active ingredient Okinawa mozuku-derived fucoidan with a recommended daily intake of 1,000 mg or more. The composition has the mucosal immunostimulatory effect, anti-infection effect or anti-allergy effect and is expected to be used for ameliorating, mitigating, suppressing, treating or preventing diseases or symptoms on which these effects are expected to work, such as bacterial infection, viral infection, protozoan infection, food allergy, pollenosis, gastritis, enteritis, diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, rhinitis, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, Löffler's syndrome and stomatitis, as well as any symptoms resulting therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to agents and medicinal protocols useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of respiratory diseases or conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of a sulfated xylan or a derivative or homolog thereof in the treatment of respiratory diseases or conditions.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides polymer conjugated MetAP2 inhibitors. While not being bound by any particular theory, it is believed that coupling the MetAP2 inhibitory core via the linkers described herein provides compounds with superior efficacy to the parent small molecules and superior pharmacokinetic profiles. In one aspect of the invention, the polymer conjugated MetAP2 inhibitors are useful in methods of treating disease, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a polymer conjugated MetAP2 inhibitor.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration, in particular administration as an oral delivery system to be swallowed directly or capable of disintegration in the oral cavity, comprising iron oxy-hydroxide in high loading.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating a cancer patient comprising administering a Zn(II) agent or a Zn(II) agent/immune-oncology agent combination to provide a therapeutic benefit to the cancer patient. The methods are useful in treating a broad spectrum of human cancers, including solid tumors and blood-based cancerous cells. In particular embodiments, the treatment methods are directed to cancer types characterized by genetic instability mutations.

Abstract: he invention provides compositions and methods that comprise encapsulated silver diamine fluoride or other antimicrobial materials for use in treatment of dental caries, for example.

Abstract: Provided herein are innate immune cells for use in therapeutic methods. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising innate immune cells for use in the treatment of a variety of diseases including, but not limited to pathogenic infections, pulmonary diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, and immunodeficiency.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of treating a subject having or at risk of having graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) generally includes administering to the subject a plurality of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) effective to ameliorate at least one symptom or clinical sign of graft-versus-host disease compared to a suitable control subject. In another aspect, a method of treating a tumor in a subject generally includes administering to the subject an anti-tumor therapy and co-administering to the subject an inflammasome inciting agent in an amount effective to increase inflammasome activation of MDSCs sufficiently to reduce suppressor function of the MDSCs.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of adoptive cell immunotherapy. It provides with engineered immune cells comprising genetic alteration into genes which are involved into immune functions downregulation, especially in response to environment signals such as nutrients depletion. Such method allows the production of more potent immune cells in the context of tumors' microenvironment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to particular subsets of CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells, methods of isolating and generating these cells, compositions comprising these cells, and methods of treatment of a tumor or cancer by administering these cells alone or in combination with each other and/or additional therapies.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to methods and compounds useful in a therapy involving the administration of immune cells to a patient. The method of the invention involves the modification of cells of the immune system with agonists or antagonists of immune regulators such as Interleukin-10 (IL-10) or IL-6, in order to enhance and improve the immunological potential of the immune cells for therapy. Cells modified according to the method of the invention can be administered to a patient to support a treatment of proliferative diseases such as cancer or autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: Provided are methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for use in cell therapy involving the administration of one or more doses of a therapeutic T cell composition, and methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for use in the same. The cells of the T cell composition express recombinant receptors such as chimeric receptors, e.g. chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) or other transgenic receptors such as T cell receptors (TCRs). Features of the embodiments of the present disclosure, including the dose of cells or units of cells administered and/or the phenotype of administered cells, provide various advantages, such as consistent dosing, lower risk of toxicity and/or increased response in subjects administered the T cell compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides modified immune cells or precursors thereof (e.g. T cells) comprising chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) capable of binding human IL13R?2. Also provided are bispecific CARs, parallel CARs, tandem CARs, BiTEs, BiTE/CARs, and BiTE/BiTEs. Compositions and methods of treatment are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of treating a subject who has a cancer. At least one dose of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells comprising a CAR comprising a polypeptide is administered to the subject. The peptide comprises an extracellular antigen binding domain with at least two BCMA-binding moieties, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain. The dose of CAR-T cells administered to the subject is from 4.0×105 to 1.0×106 of CAR-T cells per kilogram of the subject's mass. Alternatively, the dose comprises 1×106 to 1×108 of the CAR-T cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are uses of anti-B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) for treating B-cell related conditions, such as BCMA-expressing cancers.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved and/or shortened methods for expanding TILs and producing therapeutic populations of TILs, including novel methods for expanding TIL populations in a closed system that lead to improved efficacy, improved phenotype, and increased metabolic health of the TILs in a shorter time period, while allowing for reduced microbial contamination as well as decreased costs. Such TILs find use in therapeutic treatment regimens.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved and/or shortened methods for expanding TILs and producing therapeutic populations of TILs, including novel methods for expanding TIL populations in a closed system that lead to improved efficacy, improved phenotype, and increased metabolic health of the TILs in a shorter time period, while allowing for reduced microbial contamination as well as decreased costs. Such TILs find use in therapeutic treatment regimens.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved and/or shortened methods for expanding TILs and producing therapeutic populations of TILs, including novel methods for expanding TIL populations in a closed system that lead to improved efficacy, improved phenotype, and increased metabolic health of the TILs in a shorter time period, while allowing for reduced microbial contamination as well as decreased costs. Such TILs find use in therapeutic treatment regimens.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved and/or shortened methods for expanding TILs and producing therapeutic populations of TILs, including novel methods for expanding TIL populations in a closed system that lead to improved efficacy, improved phenotype, and increased metabolic health of the TILs in a shorter time period, while allowing for reduced microbial contamination as well as decreased costs. Such TILs find use in therapeutic treatment regimens.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved and/or shortened methods for expanding TLs and producing therapeutic populations of TTLs, including novel methods for expanding TIL populations in a closed system that lead to improved efficacy, improved phenotype, and increased metabolic health of the TLs in a shorter time period, while allowing for reduced microbial contamination as well as decreased costs. Such TLs find use in therapeutic treatment regimens.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved and/or shortened methods for expanding TILs and producing therapeutic populations of TILs, including novel methods for expanding TIL populations in a closed system that lead to improved efficacy, improved phenotype, and increased metabolic health of the TILs in a shorter time period, while allowing for reduced microbial contamination as well as decreased costs. Such TILs find use in therapeutic treatment regimens.

Abstract: An acellular, anion-depleted platelet-derived peptide-rich composition comprising proteins, polypeptides and peptides <10 kDa in size, wherein the composition has anti-microbial and/or anti-inflammatory activity is disclosed. The composition can be substantially free of non-active and immunogenic factors. The composition can have a platelet-to-bacteria ratio ?1000:1. The composition can comprise plasma at a range of ?10% to ?50% plasma, optionally about 10% plasma. Methods of using the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are mesenchymal stem cells and populations thereof, which can be used for treating neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease. Methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS, by administering mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) cells that have been induced to secrete at least one neurotrophic factor (NTF), wherein said cell population comprises MSC-NTF cells are described.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising multipotent progenitor cells isolated from tonsillar tissue and differentiated cells derived therefrom and methods for using the cells for the treatment of diseases or disorders.

Abstract: In order to provide (i) a repair agent for damaged tissue and (ii) a method for producing the repair agent, the present invention uses mesenchymal stem cells cultured in a serum-free medium.

Abstract: Provided herein are isolated exosomes from mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). Such isolated exosomes are substantially CT free of contaminants and are therapeutically active in treating various diseases (e.g., lung diseases such as BPD). The isolated MSC exosomes are identified by one or more protein markers described herein. Methods of purifying such MSC exosomes are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating Autism Spectrum Disorder. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods of using cord blood tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Abstract: The invention relates to the isolation or extraction of exosomes.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating EIPH in a subject in need thereof. The methods comprise administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition to the subject. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprises a granuloma fluid, or a composition derived from a granuloma fluid. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprises a cell. These pharmaceutical compositions may be administered by any suitable route of administration, and may be administered with one or more further therapeutic agents. Also provided are kits comprising pharmaceutical compositions for use with the methods provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated population of cortical bone stem cell (CBSC)-derived exosomes, and compositions comprising the exosomes and/or RNA thereof, for promoting cardiac repair when delivered to a diseased heart.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for liver tissue regeneration, in particular, a composition for liver tissue regeneration for prevention or treatment of a liver disease. The composition for liver tissue regeneration includes a human dental pulp stem cell as an effective component.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure encompass methods and compositions for treatment of cancer utilizing fibroblasts that have been modified to enhance their ability to deliver one or more anti-cancer agents to an individual in need thereof. In particular embodiments, the fibroblasts have been modified to express on or more chemokine receptors and/or have been exposed to hypoxia to enhance their ability to home to cancer cells. In specific cases the modified fibroblasts are engineered to encompass an oncolytic virus as a tumor inhibitory agent.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods of treating a cardiac condition using modified placental tissue or an extract of a placental tissue, capable of recruiting stem cells or promoting healing in vivo and in vitro.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, means, and protocols for stimulation of rejuvenation in single cells, organs, and organisms by administration of cord blood derived plasma, cord blood plasma concentrates, and cord blood derived exosomes together with pterostilbene. The invention describes the previously unexpected finding that addition of pterostilbene to cord blood enhances the rejuvenation properties of cord blood. Said rejuvenation properties include telomere preservation, reduction in beta galactosidase, and retention of cellular activities.

Abstract: A cell preparation for treating brain tumors used in combination with a prodrug of a drug that kills, or inhibits proliferation of, tumor cells, wherein the cell preparation comprises neural stem cells derived from iPS cells or ES cells having a suicide gene, and the prodrug is a prodrug activated with an enzyme produced by expression of the suicide gene comprised in the neural stem cells is provided to solve the difficulty of obtaining neural stem cells, which is problematic, and to establish new means for treating brain tumors using neural stem cells.