Abstract: Provided herein are oligonucleotides, peptides, and peptide-oligonucleotide-conjugates. Also provided herein are methods of treating a muscle disease, a viral infection, or a bacterial infection in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject oligonucleotides, peptides, and peptide-oligonucleotide-conjugates described herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are nanostructured lipid carrier compositions, and methods of making and using thereof. The compositions comprise a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC), where the NLC comprises an oil core comprising a mixture of a liquid phase lipid and a solid phase lipid, a cationic lipid, a sorbitan ester, and a hydrophilic surfactant, and optionally a bioactive agent. The bioactive agent can be associated with the NLC. The compositions are capable of delivery of a biomolecule to a cell for the generation of an immune response, for example, for vaccine, therapeutic, or diagnostic uses. Compositions and methods related to making the compositions and using the compositions for stimulating an immune response are also provided.

Abstract: Fraction A of Quil A can be used together with at least one other adjuvant for the preparation of an adjuvant composition, where the included adjuvant components act synergistically to enhance level of immune response and have synergistic immunomodulating activity on the co-administered antigens or immunogens. Other adjuvants can comprise saponins, naturally occurring, synthetic or semisynthetic saponin molecules; e.g. saponins and saponin fractions from Quil A, cell wall skeleton, block polymers, TDM, lipopeptides, LPS and LPS-derivatives, Lipid A from different bacterial species and derivatives thereof, e.g., monophosphoryl lipid A, CpG variants, CT and LT or fractions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing renal and/or kidney stones in a human subject. In certain embodiments, the subject is administered certain ENPP1 polypeptides or ENPP3 polypeptides, mutants, or mutant fragments thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to powdered hemostats that crosslink during and/or after application to a bleeding site are described. The compositions may comprise a first component comprising a multifunctionalized polymeric composition (e.g., multifunctionalized polyethylene glycol) functionalized with electrophilic reactive groups, and a second component that comprises a protein such as albumin. The compositions may in certain applications act as hemostats when applied in dry powder form to a bleeding wound, whereupon the first component and the second component of the composition crosslink to form a hydrogel.

Abstract: Synthetic peptides which have been shown to be FGF18 agonists are described. Topical compositions for decreasing, eliminating, or suppressing hair growth are disclosed herein. Methods for reducing hair growth, improving the appearance of skin, kits, and related cosmetic formulations are also provided herein.

Abstract: The invention relates a compound comprising (a) a peptide and (b) a carrier, wherein said peptide having at least the motif X-X-X-X-X-X-X, wherein at least one amino acid residue X is glycosylated, said peptide being linked to the peptide binding protein and said carrier comprises at least a MHC binding motif being linked to said peptide as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compound and the use of said compound or pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a disease, such as an inflammatory joint disease. The subject matter of the application is exemplified with peptides derived from type II collagen such as peptides having at least the sequence AGFKGEA, or IAGFKGEQPKG, or the peptide AAAKAAA. Preferably a hydroxylysine in the peptides are glycosylated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3, or 4, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating skin disease including the peptide, a cosmetic composition for skin condition improvement including the peptide, a food composition for skin condition improvement including the peptide, a method of preventing or treating skin disease using the peptide, and a use of the peptide in preventing or treating skin disease or improving skin condition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to IL2 agonists with improved therapeutic profiles.

Abstract: The invention provides for optimized binuclease fusion proteins with increased pharmacokinetic properties. The optimized binuclease fusion proteins of the invention two or more nuclease domains (e.g., RNase and DNase domain) operably coupled to an Fc domain. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing a condition associated with an abnormal immune response.

Abstract: The present invention provides multispecific antigen-binding molecules that bind both a T-cell antigen (e.g., CD3) and a target antigen (e.g., a tumor associated antigen, a viral or bacterial antigen), and which include a single polypeptide chain that is multivalent (e.g., bivalent) with respect to T-cell antigen binding, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides multispecific antigen-binding molecules that bind both a T-cell antigen (e.g., CD3) and a target antigen (e.g., a tumor associated antigen, a viral or bacterial antigen), and which include a single polypeptide chain that is multivalent (e.g., bivalent) with respect to T-cell antigen binding, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.

Abstract: A set of target peptides are presented by HLA A*0101, A*0201, A*0301, B*4402, B*2705, B*1402, and B*0702 on the surface of disease cells. They are envisioned to among other things (a) stimulate an immune response to the proliferative disease, e.g., cancer, (b) to function as immunotherapeutics in adoptive T cell therapy or as a vaccine, (c) facilitate antibody recognition of tumor boundaries in surgical pathology samples, (d) act as biomarkers for early detection and/or diagnosis of the disease, and (e) act as targets in the generation antibody-like molecules which recognize the target-peptide/MHC complex.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel GM-CSF constructs and methods of using the same. In certain embodiments, the constructs of the invention comprise certain peptide fragments from GM-CSF. In other embodiments, the invention provides certain GM-CSF peptides that act as GM-CSF mimetics.

Abstract: The present invention provides capsular polysaccharides from Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes identified using NMR. The present invention further provides polysaccharide-protein conjugates in which capsular polysaccharides from one or more of these serotypes are conjugated to a carrier protein such as CRM197. Polysaccharide-protein conjugates from one or more of these serotypes may be included in multivalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines having polysaccharides from multiple additional Steptococcus pneumoniae serotypes.

Abstract: Controlled release biodegrading microcapsules comprising polypeptide chains.

Abstract: The invention provides for bifunctional molecules comprising an Rpn11 binding partner and a target protein binding partner. A bifunctional molecule according to the invention binds to Rpn11 and to the target protein, thereby facilitating degradation of the target protein bound to the target protein binding partner. The invention also provides for use of a bifunctional molecule for preventing or treating disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a yeast cell of the Komagataella genus comprising an orthologous promoter of a methylotrophic yeast cell or a variant thereof inducible by derepression, wherein the orthologous promoter is an orthologous formate dehydrogenase (FMD) promoter of a methylotrophic yeast cell.

Abstract: Biomarkers tests which can be used to predict a positive or negative risk of preeclampsia are described. More specifically, a panel of biomarkers including MMP-7 and gpIIbIIIa, described. The test is useful to predict preeclampsia when a biological sample is obtained between the 16th and 22nd week of pregnancy. Prediction later in pregnancy can be achieved by a combination of Siglec-6, Activin A, ALCAM, and/or FCN2.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to methods of treating or preventing a disease or condition associated with and/or induced by soluble A-beta oligomer such as Alzheimer's disease by administering to a subject in need thereof conformation specific and/or selective antibodies or binding fragments thereof and related products.

Abstract: Provided herein are nucleic acid molecules encoding viral replication proteins and antigenic proteins or fragments thereof. Also provided herein are compositions that include nucleic acid molecules encoding viral replication and antigenic proteins, and lipids. Nucleic acid molecules provided herein are useful for inducing immune responses.

Abstract: The present invention provides capsular polysaccharides from Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes identified using NMR. The present invention further provides polysaccharide-protein conjugates in which capsular polysaccharides from one or more of these serotypes are conjugated to a carrier protein such as CRM197. Polysaccharide-protein conjugates from one or more of these serotypes may be included in multivalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines having polysaccharides from multiple additional Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes.

Abstract: The present invention provides capsular polysaccharides from Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes identified using NMR. The present invention further provides polysaccharide-protein conjugates in which capsular polysaccharides from one or more of these serotypes are conjugated to a carrier protein such as CRM197. Polysaccharide-protein conjugates from one or more of these serotypes may be included in multivalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines having polysaccharides from multiple additional Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes.

Abstract: The present invention provides capsular polysaccharides from Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes identified using NMR. The present invention further provides polysaccharide-protein conjugates in which capsular polysaccharides from one or more of these serotypes are conjugated to a carrier protein such as CRM197. Polysaccharide-protein conjugates from one or more of these serotypes may be included in multivalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines having polysaccharides from multiple additional Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes.

Abstract: Provided herein are nucleic acid molecules encoding viral replication proteins and antigenic coronavirus proteins or fragments thereof. Also provided herein are compositions that include nucleic acid molecules encoding viral replication and antigenic proteins, and lipids. Nucleic acid molecules provided herein are useful for inducing immune responses.

Abstract: Polynucleotides encoding hepatitis B virus (HBV) core antigen and polymerase antigen, and related combinations are described. Also described are vectors, such as DNA plasmids or viral vectors, expressing the HBV core and polymerase antigens, and immunogenic compositions containing the expression vectors. Methods of inducing an immune response against HBV or treating a HBV-induced disease, particularly in individuals having chronic HBV infection, using the immunogenic compositions are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for effectively proliferating regulatory T cells, by which, particularly, in the presence of a fusion protein dimer comprising IL-2 protein or a variant thereof and CD80 protein or a fragment thereof, CD4+, CD25+, and CD127? T cells can be effectively proliferated. In particular, when combined with a predetermined cell culture medium, regulatory T cells such as CD4+, CD25+, and CD127? can be effectively and specifically proliferated. In addition, when the method is used, it has been confirmed that the survival rate of regulatory T cells is remarkably increased as compared to a conventionally used culture method using IL-2, and a significant increase in the yield of Foxp3+ regulatory T cells has been confirmed. Thus, such a proliferation method can be used in the field of cell therapeutic agents using regulatory T cells.

Abstract: A vaccine composition for intranasal administration includes a Bordetella pertussis antigen, and an effective adjuvant amount of a high molecular weight glucose polymer. The high molecular weight glucose polymer may be a beta-glucan. The Bordetella pertussis antigen may be an extracellular toxin, an adhesion protein, an outer membrane protein, a receptor protein, a fragment thereof, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for encapsulating biological entities with preservation of their biological activity. In one aspect, a method of encapsulating a biological entity includes templating a biocompatible material onto a biological structure to form a coating structure enclosing the biological structure, the coating structure having a size in the nanometer range, in which the coated biological structure preserves its biological activity within the coating structure. In some implementations of the method, the biological structure includes a virus and the biocompatible material includes silica.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, systems, kits, and methods for expressing a peptide of interest, such as Apolipoprotein H (ApoH), also known as ?2-glycoprotein I (?2GPI), at increased levels using a non-ApoH signal peptide (e.g., a signal peptide that permits increased protein export from cells). Also provided herein are compositions, systems, kits, and methods for employing such recombinant ApoH with a non-ApoH signal peptide to detect subject Apolipoprotein H antibodies in a sample from a subject (e.g., to diagnose antiphospholipid syndrome in a subject).

Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition comprising antibodies or antigen binding fragments thereof that bind to Globo H, stage-specific embryonic antigen 3 (SSEA-3) and stage-specific embryonic antigen 4 (SSEA-4) are disclosed herein, as well as methods of use thereof. Methods of use include, without limitation, cancer therapies and diagnostics. The antibodies of the disclosure can bind to certain cancer cell surfaces. Exemplary targets of the antibodies disclosed herein can include carcinomas, such as sarcoma, skin cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, brain cancer, glioblastoma, lung cancer, breast cancer, oral cancer, head-and-neck cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, esophagus cancer, stomach cancer, liver cancer, bile duct cancer, gallbladder cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, intestinal cancer, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, cervix cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, testical cancer, buccal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, laryngeal cancer and prostate cancer.

Abstract: Embodiments of immunogens based on the HIV-1 Env fusion peptide and methods of their use and production are disclosed. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the immunogens are also provided. In several embodiments, the immunogens can be used to generate an immune response to HIV-1 Env in a subject, for example, to treat or prevent an HIV-1 infection in the subject.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of immunotherapy for a cancer patient, comprises administering vaccines against Globo series antigens (i.e., Globo H, Stage-specific embryonic antigen 3 “SSEA3” and Stage-specific embryonic antigen 4 “SSEA4”). Specifically, the method comprises administering Globo H-KLH (OBI-822) in patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer. The disclosure also provides a method of comprises selecting a cancer patient who is suitable as treatment candidate for immunotherapy. In addition, the disclosure provides therapeutic agents, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that bind specifically to Globo series antigens and related biomarkers useful in focusing such therapeutic and diagnostic regimens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a receptor-binding domain of an IgE-dependent histamine releasing factor (HRF), and a use thereof, and more specifically, ascertains, as an HRF structural region, and a FL domain and an H2 domain which bind to a receptor of HRF existing in a cell membrane, ascertains the C-terminus domain of the HRF, and ascertains that a material binding thereto inhibits IL-8 secretion, thereby determining that the FL and H2 domains and the C-terminus domain can be utilized in: the development of a therapeutic agent for treatment and prevention of HRF-related disease including allergic diseases such as asthma, rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and anaphylaxis; inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis; and malaria, and a method for screening for the HRF-related diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antigenic peptide-MHC complexes, termed comPACT polypeptides and comPACT polynucleotides, and methods of producing such complexes. Also discloses herein are methods of producing libraries of comPACT polynucleotides and polypeptides, and their exemplary use in capturing cancer neoepitope-reactive T cells with high accuracy. Dual particle detection approaches for detection of neoantigen specific T cells with improved sensitivity and specificity are provided. Signal to noise ratio analysis of isolated T cells for detection of neoantigen-specific T cells with improved T cells is also provided.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for preparing a library of target nucleic acid sequences that are useful for assessing gene mutations for oncology biomarker profiling of samples. In particular, a target-specific primer panel is provided that allows for selective amplification of oncology biomarker target sequences in a sample. In one aspect, the invention relates to target-specific primers useful for selective amplification of one or more target sequences associated with oncology biomarkers from two or more sample types. In some aspects, amplified target sequences obtained using the disclosed methods, and compositions can be used in various processes including nucleic acid sequencing and used to detect the presence of genetic variants of one or more targeted sequences associated with oncology.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition comprising at least three peptides derived from Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen Rv2626c, its use in the diagnostic of latently infected Mycobacterium tuberculosis (LTBI) subjects, corresponding methods of use and kits.

Abstract: The invention provides chimeric antigen receptor(s) (CAR(s)) that comprise a fusion protein of CTX or any functional variant thereof or a CTX-like peptide or any functional variant thereof as the extracellular antigen recognition moiety of the CAR. CAR(s) comprising CTX, a CTX-like peptide or functional variants of the foregoing are collectively referred to herein as “CTX-CAR(s).” Such CTX-CAR(s) may further comprise additional moieties or domains in the extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain and at least one intracellular! signaling domain. Such CTX-CAR(s) may be expressed in a host cell, such as, but not limited to, an immune effector cell. The present invention also provides methods of treatment (such as, for example, methods for treating cancer) by providing to the patient in need thereof immune effector cells that are engineered to express a CTX-CAR described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are biocompatible core/shell compositions suitable for the delivery of populations of mRNA molecules to mammalian cells. The disclosed core-shell structured multicomponent compositions are optimized for the delivery of mRNAs encoding one or more cancer- or tumor-specific antigens to a population of antigen presenting cells, including, for example, human dendritic cells, macrophages and B cells. Also disclosed are methods for use of these compositions as therapeutic cancer vaccines.

Abstract: Provided are: a pharmaceutical composition for curing, treating, or preventing a disease involving a biological mechanism controlled by a dendritic cell immunoreceptor, in which the pharmaceutical composition contains a carbohydrate modifying enzyme as an active ingredient; and a method of curing, treating, or preventing a disease involving a biological mechanism controlled by a dendritic cell immunoreceptor.

Abstract: A method of treating cancer can include administering a polyplex of a double stranded RNA and a polymeric conjugate. The polymeric conjugate can consist of a linear polyethyleneimine covalently linked to one or more polyethylene glycol (PEG) moieties. Each PEG moiety can be conjugated via a linker to a targeting moiety capable of binding to a cancer antigen.

Abstract: The invention features a compositions and methods for inducing an immune response to targeted cells. The compositions induce targeting of a cell by positioning carbohydrate epitopes on the surface of the cell by conjugation of the epitope to a pH-triggered membrane peptide (pHLIP®).

Abstract: Provided herein are nanostructured lipid carrier compositions, and methods of making and using thereof. The compositions comprise a nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC), where the NLC comprises an oil core comprising a mixture of a liquid phase lipid and a solid phase lipid, a cationic lipid, a sorbitan ester, and a hydrophilic surfactant, and optionally a bioactive agent. The bioactive agent can be associated with the NLC. The compositions are capable of delivery of a biomolecule to a cell for the generation of an immune response, for example, for vaccine, therapeutic, or diagnostic uses. Compositions and methods related to making the compositions and using the compositions for stimulating an immune response are also provided.

Abstract: Laser ablation devices and methods including laser ablation are provided. The ablation devices can include a deep UV laser. Dual-laser ablation devices are also provided. Biomolecules can be ablated using a combination of deep UV laser and nanoelectrospray, resulting in protonated sample molecules.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of the peptide defined by the amino acid sequence G-Y-Y-Y-P-S-D-P-N-T-F-Y-A-P-P-Y-S-A, named GK-1, to be used as an antitumor and antimetastatic agent or for the treatment of cancer, specifically of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, transitional cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma, and preferably for the treatment of breast cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for profiling subject specific and personalized T cell receptor (TCR) repertoires using a single-cell sequencing method. More particularly, disclosed are methods for determining binding of T cell receptors to subject specific neoantigens. In addition, the techniques herein may identify the antigenic targets of T cell receptors in the context of tumor neoantigens. Moreover, the present disclosure enables the discovery of T cell targets in numerous diseases, with implications for understanding the basic mechanisms of the mammalian immune response and for developing antigen-specific diagnostic markers and therapies. Finally, cloned TCRs can be used to formulate personalized immunotherapies for those inflicted with a disease, such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides highly injectable, long-lasting hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel dermal filler compositions which are particularly advantageous for correction of fine lines in the face.

Abstract: The invention provided a method for preparing a bacterial polysaccharide-modified recombinant fusion protein and use of the bacterial polysaccharide-modified recombinant fusion protein. The method comprises: co-expressing a recombinant fusion protein and the Neisseria meningitidis O-oligosaccharyltransferase PglL in an O-antigen ligase gene-defective bacterium, and linking a polysaccharides endogenous or exogenous for the bacterium to the recombinant fusion protein by the O-oligosaccharyltransferase PglL, to obtain the bacterial polysaccharide-modified recombinant fusion protein. The protein can be used for preparing antibodies against bacterial polysaccharides and vaccines.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to an immunogenic composition that includes a mutant Clostridium difficile toxin A and/or a mutant Clostridium difficile toxin B. The mutant toxin may include a glucosyltransferase domain having at least one mutation and a cysteine protease domain having at least one mutation, relative to the corresponding wild-type C. difficile toxin. The mutant toxins may include at least one amino acid that is chemically crosslinked. In another aspect, the invention relates to methods and compositions for use in culturing Clostridium difficile and in producing C. difficile toxins.