Abstract:
An article of manufacture is disclosed which comprises at least two populations of autosomal-identical induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), wherein the complement of sex chromosomes of the first population of the at least two populations is non- identical to the complement of sex chromosomes of the second population of the at least two populations. Uses thereof and methods of generating same are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method of diagnosing urothelial cancer in a subject is provided. The method comprising: (a) determining a presence and/or a level of an expression product of a H19 gene in a biological fluid sample of the subject, wherein the presence and/or the level of the expression product of the H19 gene above a predetermined threshold is indicative of presence of a cell of the urothelial cancer; and (b) wherein when an absence and/or a level of the expression product of the H19 gene below a predetermined threshold is indicated classifying the subject as free of the urothelial cancer without subjecting the subject to cystoscopy; and wherein when the presence and/or the level of the expression product of the H19 gene above a predetermined threshold is indicated corroborating presence of a cell of the urothelial cancer using the cystoscopy.
Abstract:
The present invention provides attenuated or inactivated pathogenic bacteria having anti-cancer properties, compositions comprising the bacteria, and use thereof for treating cancers of the urogenital system.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) and prediction of responsiveness to interferon treatment. In specific embodiments, the present invention provides a gene expression profile for the prediction of responsiveness to interferon, (e.g., IFNβ) treatment of subjects having multiple sclerosis. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject in need of IFN treatment comprising predicting the responsiveness of the subject to IFN treatment and selecting a treatment regimen based on said prediction.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit the activity of Type III deiodinase (DIO3). The present invention further relates to methods for treating or preventing depression, depression associated with other psychiatric or general medical diseases or conditions, condition amenable to treatment with known anti-depressants and cancer, particularly by using the compounds of the invention.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to the field of immunotherapy. Specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods for improved T cell modulation ex vivo and in vivo and for the treatment of cancer and other pathologies. More specifically, embodiments of the invention are directed to the use of soluble NTB-A polypeptides or agonists thereof for the treatment of cancer patients, for preventing and treating cytopenia in susceptible patients, and for the ex vivo preparation of improved cell compositions.
Abstract:
Compositions comprising an alginate, a source of sodium ions and a carrier (e.g., a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier), which are characterized by reduced association of the alginate chains and hence by at least one of: (i) a zeta potential weaker than -25 mV, at a concentration of 0.5 % (w/v) alginate in the carrier; and (ii) a diffusion coefficient of at least 10 -8 cm 2 /millisecond, at a concentration of 0.5 % (w/v) alginate in the carrier, are disclosed. Also disclosed are uses of the composition and methods utilizing the composition for treating inflammatory bowel disease, liver damage, diseases and disorders, for treating a medical condition treatable by a hepatotoxic agent and for reducing or preventing liver damage, including liver damage caused by a hepatotoxic agent.
Abstract:
Compositions comprising isosilybin B and optionally additional protective agents selected from methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), phosphatidylcholine (PC), cysteine (Cys), seleno-cysteine (Se-Cys), ribose-cysteine (RibCys), N-acetylcysteine (NAC), N- acetylcysteine-amide (AD4), methionine (Met) and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) for use in reducing and / or preventing drug- induced toxicity, such as acetaminophen-induced toxicity. Said compositions further comprising acetaminophen for use as safe formulations of acetaminophen with reduced risk of causing liver damage.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting colon cancer associated transcript- 1 (CCAT-1) expression. In particular, the present invention provides small interfering RNA (siRNA) and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules for treating cancer in a subject.