Abstract:
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising furan-2-sulfonamide derivatives. The present invention further relates to methods of treatment of diseases or conditions associated with endothelial lipase activity, including coronary artery disease and low HDL-C.
Abstract:
A method of inactivating a proviral DNA integrated into the genome of a host cell latently infected with a retrovirus by treating the host cell with a composition comprising a Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat (CRISPR)-associated endonuclease, and two or more different guide RNAs (gRNAs), wherein each of the at least two gRNAs is complementary to a different target nucleic acid sequence in a long terminal repeat (LTR) in the proviral DNA, and inactivating the proviral DNA. A composition for use in inactivating a proviral DNA integrated into the genome of a host cell latently infected with a retrovirus including isolated nucleic acid sequences comprising a CRISPR-associated endonuclease and a guide RNA, wherein the guide RNA is complementary to a target sequence in a human immunodeficiency virus.
Abstract:
The methods described herein are based on the discovery that the plasma level of a panel of specific proteins differs between two subject populations: 1) subjects at risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (“COPD”) but not manifesting clinical symptoms of COPD; and 2) subjects having very severe COPD. The difference in plasma levels is statistically significant for each protein. The identification of these proteins thus facilitates susceptibility detection, early disease detection, disease severity assessment, disease progression monitoring, and therapy efficacy monitoring.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an isolated population of cortical bone-derived stem cells (CBSCs) and cells derived thereof. The CBSCs can survive when injected into the ischemic heart and have the potential to differentiate into cardiac myocytes with mature function and to secrete factors that promote endogenous repair.
Abstract:
The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating and preventing cardiovascular disease, including but not limited to treating and preventing endothelial dysfunction in subjects having hyperhomocysteinemia, hyperglycemia, or a combination of hyperhomocysteinemia and hyperglycemia. As endothelial dysfunction is an indicator for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, this treatment has general impact for early prevention and treatment for all cardiovascular disease. In particular, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting calpain activity.
Abstract:
A method of inactivating a proviral DNA integrated into the genome of a host cell latently infected with a retrovirus by treating the host cell with a composition comprising a Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat (CRISPR)-associated endonuclease, and two or more different guide RNAs (gRNAs), wherein each of the at least two gRNAs is complementary to a different target nucleic acid sequence in a long terminal repeat (LTR) in the proviral DNA, and inactivating the proviral DNA. A composition for use in inactivating a proviral DNA integrated into the genome of a host cell latently infected with a retrovirus including isolated nucleic acid sequences comprising a CRISPR-associated endonuclease and a guide RNA, wherein the guide RNA is complementary to a target sequence in a human immunodeficiency virus.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing a chocolate product. The method includes delivering liquid chocolate having a viscosity through a pipe along a delivery path to a production station for producing the chocolate product. The liquid chocolate includes solid particles suspended within the liquid chocolate. The method changes the viscosity of the liquid chocolate by applying an electric field to the liquid chocolate in a direction along the delivery path of a strength and duration determined to aggregate the suspended solid particles into streamlined shapes extending along the direction of the delivery path.
Abstract:
Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise disubstituted oxazolidin-2-ones derivatives having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with dysregulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2b activity.
Abstract:
Compounds according to Formula I are provided: and salts thereof, wherein Q1, Q2, R3, R4, X, and Y are as defined herein. Methods for preparing compounds of Formula I are also provided, as well as methods of treating cellular proliferative disorders, such as cancer, using compounds of Formula (I). Q2-X—Y—CHR3—CHR4-Q1 (I)
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing a chocolate product. The method includes delivering liquid chocolate having a viscosity through a pipe along a delivery path to a production station for producing the chocolate product. The liquid chocolate includes solid particles suspended within the liquid chocolate. The method changes the viscosity of the liquid chocolate by applying an electric field to the liquid chocolate in a direction along the delivery path of a strength and duration determined to aggregate the suspended solid particles into streamlined shapes extending along the direction of the delivery path.