Abstract:
The systems, devices, and methods utilize devices configured to generate multiple gradients of a plurality of different drugs in x and y coordinates at the same time so as to provide multiple drug concentrations and/or combinations. A device may include a first layer having a first set of one or more inlets in fluid communication with stem channels and a plurality of chambers, and a second layer having a second set of one or more inlets in fluid communication with stem channels and a plurality of chambers. The second layer may be disposed above the first layer so that the first set and the second set of inlets are offset and the plurality of chambers of the first and second layers align and overlap. The device may include a plurality of wells defined by the aligned the plurality of chambers of the first layer and the second layer.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to therapeutics containing IL-37, chimeric antigen receptors, nucleic acids, or vectors encoding the same. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating cancer comprising administering a nucleic acid or vector encoding interleukin-37 to a subject diagnosed with cancer and administering T cells expressing a chimeric antigen receptor to the subject. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating cancer comprising administering a nucleic acid or vector encoding interleukin-37 and a chimeric antigen receptor to a subject diagnosed with cancer.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to uses of galectin-9 specific binding agents and chimeric antigen receptors in methods of treating cancer such as hematological cancers or solid tumors. In certain embodiments, the galectin-9 specific binding agent is a TIM3, CD44, CD40, CLEC7a (Dectin-1), or CD137 (4- IBB) extracellular domain, an anti-galectin-9 antibody, specific binding single chain antibody, fragment, or variant thereof. In certain embodiments, cancer treatment is a cell-based therapy using chimeric antigen receptors having a galectin-9 targeting sequence.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to methods of treating cancer or initiating, enhancing, or prolonging an anti-tumor response in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a checkpoint inhibitor in combination with a purine cleaving enzyme or a vector encoding expression thereof, and a prodrug cleaved by said purine cleaving enzyme. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating cancer or initiating, enhancing, or prolonging an anti-tumor response in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a checkpoint inhibitor in combination with a purine cleaving enzyme, or a vector encoding expression thereof, in the absence of a prodrug cleaved by said purine cleaving enzyme.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to a chimeric respiratory syncytial virus encoding a chimeric RSV and hMPV F protein and uses of the chimeric virus or components therein in a vaccine. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to a live attenuated vaccine comprising an RSV backbone substituting the F proteins of RSV, for a chimeric RSV and hMPV F protein.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is the use of plasma osteopontin (OPN) levels for diagnosing and predicting the severity and outcomes in traumatic brain injury (TBI), such as adult and pediatric TBI. The disclosed method can be used to diagnose TBI in any subject, such as pediatric, adult, and geriatric subjects. However, the method is particularly useful in pediatric subjects where current methods are insufficient. A particularly useful advantage of the disclosed methods is the ability to diagnose Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) in a pediatric subject.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to microcapsule particles for targeted delivery of drugs. In certain embodiments, the particles comprise polyelectrolyte polymers, e.g., layers of anionic polymers and cationic polymers. In certain embodiments, the particles have a fibrinogen coating. In certain embodiments, the particles contain a polysaccharide core and/or a polysaccharide coating encapsulating drugs, proteins, clotting agents, coagulation factors, or anticoagulants. In certain embodiments, this disclosure contemplates methods of using particles disclosed herein to prevent or reduce onset of or duration of bleeding. In certain embodiments, this disclosure contemplates methods of using particles disclosed herein to prevent or reduce onset of blood clotting.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to multivalent enterovirus vaccine compositions and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to vaccine compositions comprising multivalent, mixtures of enterovirus (for example HRV) serotypes or recombinantly produced variants or recombinantly produced viral capsid proteins. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of immunization comprising administering an effective amount of compositions disclosed herein to a subject diagnosed with, exhibiting symptoms of, or at risk of an enterovirus infection.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to nutritional formulas and uses for treating or preventing a gastrointestinal condition and/or motor-planning speech and/or coordinator difficulties. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to a nutritional formula comprising medium 5 chain fatty acids, or esters thereof (such as and tri-, di-, mono-glycerides, or alkyl esters), unsaturated fatty acids, and a vitamin E and optionally other nutrients. In certain embodiments, any of the compounds or nutrients may be in alternative salt forms.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to specific binding agents, such as isolated recombinant monoclonal antibodies, that bind Glycoprotein Ib alpha (GPIba). More specifically, the disclosure relates to methods of preventing platelet ectodomain shedding, preventing platelet clearance and degradation, maintaining and increasing platelet blood serum levels for in vitro or in vivo applications. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the production, diagnostic use, and therapeutic use of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, and the antigen-binding fragments thereof, which specifically bind GPIba. Aspects of the disclosure also relate to hybridomas or other cell lines expressing such antibodies for specific binding agent. Compositions and methods for inhibiting shedding, clearance, or degradation, or treating diseases associated with GPIba ectodomain shedding are also described.