Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure concern compositions and methods of use related to particular c-kit+ mesenchymal cells, including cardiac stem cells, obtained from a pediatric or neonatal individual. In specific embodiments, the cells, or conditioned medium or partial or total secretomes thereof, are provided in an effective amount to an individual in need thereof.

Abstract: A composition and a method for analyzing an anti-aging effect of the composition of a fecal derived sterilized postbiotic are disclosed. The method includes obtaining a baseline biomarker of aging measurement, wherein the baseline biomarker of aging measurement includes a biomarker of aging, selecting a dose schedule from a plurality of dose schedules of a composition for a fecal derived sterilized postbiotic as a function of the baseline biomarker of aging measurement, wherein the composition includes a plurality of biological macromolecules including at least a short chain fatty acid, wherein the short chain fatty acid includes acetic acid, propionic acid, and butyric acid and a plurality of agents, wherein the plurality of agents is configured to regulate the biomarker of aging and administering the composition to a subject.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of making a genetically cell that expressed FOXP3 and methods of treatment. In some embodiments, the method comprises providing a first nucleotide sequence, wherein the first nucleotide sequence comprises a coding strand, the coding strand comprising one or more regulatory elements and a FOXP3 gene or portion thereof providing a nuclease and performing a gene editing process on the first nucleotide sequence, which edits said one or more regulatory elements, and optionally edits the FOXP3 gene or portion thereof. Methods of treating a subject suffering from an autoimmune disease and subjects suffering the effects of organ transplantation are also provided.

Abstract: A composition and a kit comprising a nitrite source admixed with a gelling agent for nitric oxide production. Also disclosed is a method for generating nitric oxide, which finds applications in the treatment of various diseases.

Abstract: The present invention describes a pharmaceutical composition whose active ingredient includes conjugates of membrane vesicles of Neisseria meningitidis and the GM3 ganglioside in a conjugation ratio in excess of proteins, has particular characteristics of size, surface charge and a morphology associated with nano-particulate systems that give it advantageous properties as an immunomodulator, because it induces a convenient and significant reduction of myeloid-derived suppressor cells that has an impact on the response of T lymphocytes and on the survival of patients with tumors. The invention further discloses the use of the pharmaceutical composition disclosed in the treatment of cancer, particularly those cancers where the myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are high; as well as a method of treatment with said composition in cancer patients and a method to select those who will receive said treatment.

Abstract: Provided is a use for preventing and treating neurological diseases or psychiatric diseases, including vesicles derived from Sphingomonas bacteria. The vesicles derived from Sphingomonas bacteria according to the presently claimed subject matter ameliorate symptoms caused by brain damage, such as memory ability and spatial perception ability, when administered to a brain disease mouse model, and therefore, are expected to be usefully used as a composition for preventing, alleviating or treating neurological diseases or psychiatric diseases.

Abstract: The composition of the present invention induces changes in the composition of gut microbiota, particularly changes in the composition of Desulfovibrionasaceae strains, in a high glucose diet environment, so it has no toxicity to the body and has excellent brain tumor inhibitory activity, and thus it can effectively prevent, improve or treat brain tumors. Furthermore, such changes in the composition of gut microbiota in a high glucose diet environment induces a synergistic effect with anticancer drugs, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors, and thus it can ultimately contribute to improving the survival rate of brain tumor patients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to, in part, compositions and methods for delivery of novel mixtures of bacterial strains for maintaining and/or restoring a healthy gut barrier.

Abstract: Methods of formulating live biotherapeutics are disclosed in which a deficiency or excess of a specific bacterial strain in a person's microbiome is identified by comparing a gene-specific characterization of the person's microbiome against a comprehensive, non-redundant reference gene catalog, and the biotherapeutic is formulated by selecting bacteria to address the deficiency or excess. Embodiments include the formulation of live biotherapeutics for improving the health of a person's vaginal microbiome, i.e. using a vaginal reference gene catalog, and may be suitable for ameliorating, treating, or preventing a malignancy such as a cancer of the female genitourinary system.

Abstract: A method for enhancing sports performance and alleviating sarcopenia with a Streptococcus thermophiles ST7 fermentation product composition is disclosed. The administration of an effective amount of the Streptococcus thermophiles ST7 fermentation product composition to an individual in advance can increase the ATP content of the individual's muscle cells and lower indices related to fatigue and muscle damage, thereby enhancing the individual's sports performance and improving or preventing sarcopenia and its symptoms.

Abstract: Probiotic compositions are provided in the present invention that comprise bacterial strains L. rhamnosus CECT 30031 and bacterial strain Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina paraca). The disclosed probiotic compositions are useful in the treatment of acne.

Abstract: Methods for treating inflammatory disorders of the joints, optionally rheumatoid arthritis, or at least one symptom thereof, including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of: an immunosuppressant; and one or more Lactobacillus species selected from Lactobacillus buchneri, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus zeae, Lactobacillus rapi, Lactobacillus parafarraginis, and Lactobacillus diolivorans, and/or a culture supernatant or cell free filtrate derived from culture media in which the one or more Lactobacillus species has been cultured. In particular embodiments, the method includes the administration of a combination of an immunosuppressant, Lactobacillus buchneri, Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus zeae.

Abstract: A plurality of heterogeneous microparticles can be provided, each having a shell, a payload, and a cap. The shell can define a core and an orifice in fluid communication with the core. The payload can be disposed within the core. The cap can be coupled to the shell so as to seal the orifice. The shell and cap of the microparticles can be formed by an additive manufacturing method, for example, by patterning of photomaterials using electromagnetic radiation or a particle beam. When subjected to a triggering event, at least a portion of each orifice can be exposed from the respective cap so as to release, through the exposed orifice portion, the corresponding payload from the core of the shell. The microparticles can be used in various applications, such as controlled delivery of drugs, chemicals, or biological agents, self-healing or self-lubricating materials, and failure prevention or mitigation.

Abstract: The ophthalmic composition effective for the prevention or treatment of myopia or ocular diseases are provided. In particular, the present invention provides an ophthalmic composition effective in a growing child or a young person in whom myopia develops and progresses, as well as a middle-aged and elderly person in whom age-related ocular diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment, retinopathy, maculopathy, choroidal neovascularization, posterior staphyloma, and optic neuropathy develop, a functional food containing the ophthalmic composition, and a screening method capable of searching for the same. [Solution] The above problem is solved by an ophthalmic composition or functional food product containing at least one component selected from the group consisting of crocetin and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and ginkgo leaf extract.

Abstract: The present invention provides cannabis oil extracts and compositions thereof, including cannabis oil compositions containing vitamin E, and methods for preparing the extracts and compositions. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method for preparing a cannabis oil extract comprising eluting cannabinoids from cannabis plant material with a solvent to produce an eluate, filtering the eluate with a filter to produce a filtrate, evaporating the solvent from the filtrate with a distiller to produce a distillate, and purging the distillate under conditions sufficient to remove residual solvent, thereby preparing the extract. In some embodiments, the method further includes mixing a quantity of vitamin E with the extract to produce a cannabis oil composition.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting diabetes mellitus comprising 1 part by weight of soybean oil, 5 to 14 parts by weight of emulsifier, 0.5 to 2 parts by weight of lecithin, 0.3 to 2 parts by weight of PEG, 81 to 91 parts by weight of deionized water and 2.345 to 17.833 parts by weight of cinnamaldehyde. Furthermore, the present invention also provides a method for manufacturing the composition for inhibiting diabetes mellitus, to produce the aforementioned composition for inhibiting diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of skin irritations due to interactions with plants or animals on or in the skin, the composition containing at least one osmotic and/or hygroscopic substance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition having functions of moisturizing, repairing and whitening and use thereof. The composition comprises Dendrobium candidum polysaccharide, a lotus extract and a Glycyrrhiza glabra extract. The lotus extract and the Glycyrrhiza glabra extract can inhibit pigmentation by inhibiting synthesis of melanin, inhibiting transfer of melanin globule, resisting oxidation and improving skin microcirculation, so as to exert the effect of special whitening. Through the synergistic synergy of the three components, and the compounded composition can reduce synthesis of melanin of skin's melanophores, promote expression of keratinocyte cell hydration-related factors, inhibit expression of inflammation-related factors, promote the ability of lipid synthesis and exert multiple effects of whitening, enhancement in moisturizing of the skin, alleviation in inflammation and discomfort of the skin, and improvement in barrier function of epidermis.

Abstract: Provided is a nanoparticle or a pharmaceutical composition including the same for treating or remitting a neovascularization or an angiogenesis in eye segments, and the nanoparticle includes a hyaluronic acid and a therapeutic peptide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to treating TP53-mutated AML using a Hypoxia-Inducible Factor (HIF inhibitor). The invention further relates to a new HIF inhibitor formulation with longer half-life and significantly improved therapeutic effect for TP53-mutated AML.

Abstract: Described are peptides and peptide conjugates comprising CN binding motifs (CNBM) which inhibit the CN-NFAT interaction. In some embodiments, the peptides comprise: (i) CNBM; (ii) a hydrophobic, non-peptidic moiety (RH) which interacts with the hydrophobic pocket on a CN protein; (iii) a sequence -AAU1-AAU2-AAU3-AAU4-AAU5-AAU6-, wherein each of AAU2, AAU3, AAU4, AAU5, and AAU6, is, independently, optional, and each of AAU1, AAU2, AAU3, AAU4, AAU5, and AAU6 when present is independently an amino acid as defined herein; or (iv) combinations thereof. In some embodiments, RH is conjugated to the N- or C-terminus of the CNBM. In some embodiments, the sequence -AAU1-AAU2-AAU3-AAU4-AAU5-AAU6- is conjugated to the N- or C terminus of the CNBM. In some embodiments, the peptides comprise: CNBM and RH. In some embodiments. In some embodiments, the peptides comprise: CNBM and AAU1-AAU2-AAU3-AAU4-AAU5-AAU6-. In some embodiments, the peptides of the disclosure CNBM and RH.

Abstract: A field of peptides for their use as a medicament, in particular, for the prevention and the treatment of heart and blood vessel disease, more particularly, of heart and blood vessel diseases associated with vascular calcification is disclosed. A peptide according to the invention includes, or consists of, an amino acid sequence of at least 3 amino acids from the Calcium Binding Factor (CBF).

Abstract: The present invention provides immune stimulating peptides (immunorhelins) capable of activating GnRH receptors when administered to animal or human patients or cells. These immunorhelins have utility in treating intracellular bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the pulsatile administration of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) for the treatment of food intake related disorder related disorder such as obesity (overeating) and anorexia (undereating). The inventors demonstrated that a population of mutant mice expressing BoNT/B in GnRH neurons (Gnrh::cre;iBot overweight), in which the GnRH release is inhibited, did not only fail to reach puberty onset and showed hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, but also developed overweight and hyperleptinemia. Unexpectedly, they found that the increase in body weight in mutant mice persisted in adulthood despite a significant decrease in food intake. Using a mouse model of obesity inventors observed an altered pattern of pulsatile LH secretion and that the frequency of LH pulses is inversely correlated to body weight and adiposity demonstrating that the heavier the animals were getting the more the GnRH/LH pulsatile pattern was altered.

Abstract: Methods for treating acute conditions (e.g., acute conditions comprising acute inflammation), such as cytokine release syndrome, sepsis and acute kidney injury using lipid binding protein-based complexes.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating disorders affecting motor function, such as motor function affected by disease or injury to the brain and/or spinal cord, are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspergillus flavus is an opportunistic, saprophytic fungus that infects maize and other fatty acid-rich food and feed crops and produces toxic and carcinogenic secondary metabolites known as aflatoxins. In vitro studies showed a five-fold increase in antifungal activity of AGM182 (vs. tachyplesin1) against A. flavus. Transgenic maize plants expressing AGM182 under maize Ubiquitin-1 promoter were produced through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. PCR products confirmed integration of the AGM182 gene, while RT-PCR of maize RNA confirmed the presence of AGM182 transcripts. Maize kernel screening assay using a highly aflatoxigenic A. flavus strain (AF70) showed up to 72% reduction in fungal growth in the transgenic AGM182 seeds compared to isogenic negative control seeds.

Abstract: Methods for treating Danon disease in a subject identified as suffering from or at risk for Danon disease and/or having an inactivating mutation in one or more isoforms of the LAMP-2 gene and provided. The methods may comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) virion comprising a capsid and a vector genome where the vector genome comprises a polynucleotide sequence encoding a LAMP-2 protein, preferably a LAMP-2B protein.

Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of a cytokine of interest. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g., a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling. Typically, the fusion proteins further comprise an in vivo half-life extension element, which may be cleaved from the cytokine in the tumor microenvironment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for increasing the lifespan of a non-rodent mammal or a mature mammal in need thereof. The compositions and methods comprise therapeutically effective amounts of a nucleic acid encoding a target protein or a functional fragment or variant thereof or therapeutically effective amounts of a modified protein comprising target protein or a functional fragment or variant thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of ACTH having the sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 in treating an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) responsive pediatric disorder, comprising administering twice daily to an individual in need thereof 0.5-2 mg/m2 of body surface area of the ACTH. The present invention further relates to the use of ACTH having SEQ ID NO:1 in treating an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) responsive pediatric disorder, comprising administering twice daily to an individual in need thereof a treatment dose of between 0.5-2 mg/m2 of body surface area of the ACTH for at least 7 days, optionally followed by the administration of a tapered dosage for an additional 14 days.

Abstract: Methods using and compositions including FSH for use in the treatment of infertility are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods and therapies for treating, preventing or delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes. In one aspect, the invention provides a method of preventing, delaying the onset of, or delaying the progression of, type 1 diabetes (T1D) in an individual, the method comprising providing in the individual an anti-inflammatory compound; and a pancreatic autoantigen or a derivative or variant thereof; thereby preventing, delaying the onset of, or delaying the progression of, T1D in the individual.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of treating gout in patients comprising administering a PEGylated uricase. Also provided are methods of treating gout in patients comprising co-administering a PEGylated uricase and MMF. Also provided are methods of reducing intolerance to a PEGylated uricase and prolonging the urate lowering effect comprising co-administration of the PEGylated uricase and MMF.

Abstract: Developing an agent for activating a neuron which activates a brain neuron. The agent is suitable for promoting cell transplantation for a neural disease, survival of a transplanted cell, differentiation of the transplanted cell into a neuronal cell, and/or maturation of the neuron.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes biocompatible, nanocomposite hydrogel compositions and vaccines, where the compositions and vaccines include a biocompatible hydrogel material, a plurality of immune stimulating cytokines, such as CXCL9, and a plurality of nano liposomes loaded with mRNA molecules corresponding to a target antigen, such as for a condition to be treated. This disclosure also includes methods of making the biocompatible, nanocomposite hydrogel compositions and vaccines as well as methods of using the vaccines of the present disclosure to treat and/or prevent a disease in a subject.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions for delivery of a chimpanzee adenovirus (ChAdV)-based expression system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antigen-based immunotherapy, in particular cancer immunotherapy. In particular, the present invention provides antigenic peptides, which are distinct from, but have amino acid similarity to, especially share the same core sequence with epitopes of human tumor antigens. The present invention further provides immunogenic compounds, nanoparticles, cells and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such antigenic peptides and nucleic acids encoding such antigenic peptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tumor antigens encoded in a 5?-upstream open reading frame (uORF) within the 5? UTR of different mRNAs. Compositions and peptides comprising such tumor antigens and a virus encoding such tumor antigens are provided. The present invention also relates to the use of such compositions, peptides and viruses in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Currently, there is no effective vaccination against M. bovis on the market, and treatment options become increasingly limited due to restrictions in the use of, and resistance to antibiotics. This is complicated by results that demonstrate the induction of vaccine-enhanced disease, upon the use of certain M. bovis proteins as a vaccine. Thus, there is an urgent need for an effective and safe M. bovis vaccine. A novel vaccine composition was found that comprises one or more recombinant proteins which (combined) contain one or more epitopes from each of a set of specific M. bovis proteins. Vaccines based on these recombinant proteins were found to be safe, and were effective in protecting ruminants against infection and disease resulting from a severe challenge infection with M. bovis, as was apparent from a strong reduction of lung damage and colonisation of the trachea.

Abstract: An aspect provides a vaccine composition for preventing tuberculosis comprising chorismate mutase. The vaccine composition alone may induce immunity specific to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and when provided together with an immune adjuvant, the vaccine composition may induce immunity specific to tuberculosis more effectively. Furthermore, when an existing vaccine for tuberculosis is used as a prime and the vaccine composition according to an aspect including chorismite mutase is provided as a booster, the immunity specific to tuberculosis may be induced significantly more effectively.

Abstract: A Streptococcus suis (S. suis) vaccine is provided. For the S. suis vaccine, an antigen is a protein with an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2. A preparation method of the S. suis vaccine is provided, including the following steps: mixing a white oil and aluminum stearate to obtain a white oil adjuvant; adding poly sorbate 80 to an aqueous solution of the protein with the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2, and thoroughly mixing to obtain an antigen solution; and mixing the antigen solution with the white oil adjuvant according to a volume ratio of (0.5-1.5):2, and emulsifying to obtain the S. suis vaccine. An animal immunized with the S. suis vaccine of the present disclosure can effectively resist the attack of S. suis serotype 2, 3, and 31, with a vaccine protection rate as high as 100%.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to novel vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV-related diseases, including multiple types of cancers. The HPV vaccines are composed of anti-human dendritic cell (DC) surface receptor antibodies, including CD40, and E6/7 proteins of HPV16 and 18. The technology described is not limited to making vaccines against HPV16- and HPV18-related diseases and can be applied to making vaccines carrying E6/7 from any type of HPV. The HPV vaccines described can target DCs, major and professional antigen presenting cells (APCs), and can induce and activate potent HPV E6/7-specific and strong CD4+ and CD8+ T cell responses. The HPV vaccines can be used for the prevention of HPV infection and HPV-related diseases as well as for the treatment of HPV-related diseases, including cancers.

Abstract: Provided herein are HIV immunogens and uses thereof for generating an immune response in a subject. This disclosure further provides a method for treating or preventing a human immunodeficiency type I (HIV-I) infection in a subject using the disclosed HIV immunogens and/or antibodies generated by any of the methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising a vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus for promoting an antitumor immune response in a subject with an accessible adenocarcinoma tumor who has previously been exposed to said virus by infection or vaccination, by the direct injection of the composition into the tumor.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to modified SARS-CoV-2 spike polypeptides. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to modified SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins with improved properties, to chimeric polypeptides comprising these modified proteins, and to complexes comprising the chimeric polypeptides. The present disclosure also relates to the use of these modified polypeptides, chimeric polypeptides and complexes in compositions and methods for eliciting an immune response to ACE2-interacting coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, and/or for treating or inhibiting the development of ACE2-interacting coronaviruses infections.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of pharmaceutical compositions comprising particles, in particular lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), and mRNA, methods for preparing and storing such pharmaceutical compositions, and the use of pharmaceutical compositions in therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing an adenovirus comprising a) providing a host cell in a medium capable of supporting growth of said host cell b) contacting said host cell with an adenovirus c) incubating to allow infection of said cell by said adenovirus d) incubating to allow production of adenovirus by said host cell wherein said host cell is, or is derived from, a HEK293 cell, and wherein the medium comprises BalanCD HEK293. The invention also relates to adenovirus produced, and to compositions comprising said adenovirus.

Abstract: Provided are a vaccine composition for Varicella Zoster virus (VZV) including a glycoprotein E (gE) antigen of VZV and monophosphoryl lipid A (MLA), and a method of using the same. The vaccine composition according to an aspect of the invention may significantly improve a production yield by including the gE antigen having an optimized signal peptide sequence, may enhance immunogenicity by including MLA, and may further enhance the immunogenicity enhanced by MLA by further adding saponin such as QS-21, and may be prepared in a form of CoPoP liposomes so that vaccine antigens may be presented on the surface of the liposomes for better absorption by antigen-presenting cells, and vaccine efficacy may be maximized by inclusion of the vaccine antigens and immune adjuvants in a formulation. Therefore, the vaccine composition may be useful as an alternative to current vaccines in the art for prevention or treatment of VZV infection.

Abstract: Provided herein are clonal strains of a vaccinia virus that exhibits enhanced anti-tumor properties and/or reduced immunogenicity, and recombinant vaccinia virus derived from the same. Also provided herein are recombinant oncolytic virus strains that include an inactivating mutation in one or more viral genes, and/or one of more heterologous nucleic acids each encoding one or more heterologous gene products. The viruses, e.g., vaccinia viruses, provided herein, including recombinant vaccinia viruses, can be used as an oncolytic virus therapy, e.g., an oncolytic vaccinia virus therapy, for treating cancer. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions and methods and uses of the viruses, e.g., vaccinia viruses, for treating cancer, as well as nucleic acids encoding the viruses.