Abstract:
The present invention provides novel uses for peptide p277—positions 437-460 of human heat shock protein 60 (HSP60)—in modulation of immune responses and inflammatory diseases. The invention further provides novel uses for HSP60 and p277 in the treatment or prevention of hepatic disorders. The invention discloses methods for treating, preventing or ameliorating the symptoms of T cell mediated inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, including hepatic disorders, which comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising as an active ingredient an effective quantity of a molecule selected from: HSP60, p277, fragments, analogs, homologs and derivatives thereof, and nucleic acids encoding same. Also disclosed are T cell vaccination methods for treating or preventing T cell mediated disorders.
Abstract:
The present invention provides humanized monoclonal antibodies that specifically recognize human QSOX1 and inhibit its activity. The humanized antibodies of the present invention were designed following in-silico selection of specific variable region segments, based on their energy scores, and were produced and confirmed to function properly in binding and inhibiting human QSOX1. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the humanized antibodies and methods for their use in cancer therapy and diagnosis.
Abstract:
Provided is a plant exudate, methods for obtaining a plant exudate by inducing the plant to secrete an exudate and systems for the collection of a plant exudate which include: one or more plant container including at least two discrete compartments each configured to accommodate a split root of a plant, the compartments being a root stimulating compartment including one or more input being in fluid communication with at least a source of a plant root stimulant, and a root exudate harvesting compartment, and a root exudate collection compartment in fluid communication with the root exudate harvesting compartment.
Abstract:
Provided herein a supramolecular assembly comprising a solid porous particle comprising a single-stranded polynucleotide encapsulated by non-covalent organic structure. Specifically, the non-covalent organic structure is melamine-cyanurate, and the single-stranded polynucleotide is ssDNA or ssRNA.
Abstract:
Genetically modified phages are provided. Accordingly, there is provided a genetically modified phage comprising a polynucleotide encoding an anti-defense system polypeptide. Also provided are methods of producing and using same.
Abstract:
A quantum computing system, method, and computer readable medium involves initializing a state of a resonator-coupled quantum emitter having at least four levels arranged in an N-configuration, the N-configuration having a first ground state, a second ground state, a first excited state and a second excited state. A frequency of a first transition between the first ground state and the first excited state is tuned, a frequency of a second transition between the second ground state and the second excited state is tuned, and a frequency of a third transition between the second ground state and the first excited state is tuned. A plurality of photons are fed at a frequency corresponding to the frequency of the second transition, thereby entangling the plurality of photons to the resonator-coupled quantum emitter. Likewise, a photon at a frequency corresponding to the frequency of at least one of the first transition or the third transition is fed, thereby mapping a state of the resonator-coupled quantum emitter into a photon.
Abstract:
A quantum computing system, method and computer readable medium involve a vacuum enclosure for sustaining a vacuum below 10−3 millibar, optical resonators tuned to a resonance of an alkali atom, and a trapping laser for maintaining the alkali atom within a mode of the optical resonators. An atom excitation laser induces photon emissions, a plurality of waveguides couple photons to and from the optical resonators, and a plurality of detectors detect a presence or absence of an atom-resonator coupling. A processor receives output signals from the detectors and controls optical switches for switching between two or more of the plurality of waveguides.
Abstract:
This invention provides nanostructures comprising a base. and nano-protrusions attached to the base. The invention further provides arrays of such nanostructures on substrates. Also provided by this invention are analysis and catalysis. separation and purification systems and methods. comprising or making use of the novel nanostructures. Particles and films comprising nano-protrusions are included in this invention as well.
Abstract:
A method of analyzing nucleosomes is provided. The method comprising: (a) isolating a plurality of nucleosome molecules from a biological sample; (b) enzymatically linking adenine nucleotides to free DNA ends of the plurality of nucleosome molecules, wherein at least a portion of the adenine nucleotides comprises a label, such that the plurality of nucleosome molecules become attached to a labeled poly(A) tail; (c) hybridizing the plurality of nucleosome molecules attached to the labeled poly(A) tail to a solid support coated with poly(T); and (d) imaging the solid support, whereby the plurality of nucleosome molecules are visualized.