摘要:
The invention relates to the isolation and use of hematopoietic and embryonic stem cells. Additionally, the inventors identified the peritoneal cavity as a new source of hematopoietic stem cells. In one embodiment, the invention provides methods of isolating progenitor and/or stem cells from the peritoneal cavity. In another embodiment, the invention provides methods of transporting progenitor and/or stem cells from the peritoneal cavity to another organ. In another embodiment, the present invention provides methods of regenerating bioengineered tissues and/or reconstituting an hematopoietic system.
摘要:
Immunostimulatory T cell, compositions, methods and systems for treating and/or preventing atherosclerosis and/or a condition associated thereto in an individual.
摘要:
The invention relates to the isolation and use of hematopoietic and embryonic stem cells. Additionally, the inventors identified the peritoneal cavity as a new source of hematopoietic stem cells. In one embodiment, the invention provides methods of isolating progenitor and/or stem cells from the peritoneal cavity. In another embodiment, the invention provides methods of transporting progenitor and/or stem cells from the peritoneal cavity to another organ. In another embodiment, the present invention provides methods of regenerating bioengineered tissues and/or reconstituting an hematopoietic system.
摘要:
The invention disclosed herein relates to the detection or diagnosis of atherosclerosis by measuring the level of the protein eotaxin in an individual's serum. The presence of eotaxin above levels specified herein is indicative that atherosclerosis may be present. Detection of elevated eotaxin levels in serum may provide a means to diagnose atherosclerosis prior to the onset of symptoms.
摘要:
Described herein are methods for transdifferentiating monocytes/macrophages into endothelial cells, based on the inventors' identification of pleiotrophin ("PTN") as the gene responsible for this transdifferentiation. Further described are therapeutic methodologies for the promotion or inhibition of neovasculanization based on modulation of PTN.
摘要:
This invention relates to the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, the reduction of the progression of Alzheimer's disease, and the alleviation of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease by administering ApoA-1 Milano based therapies to provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and lipid depleting effects to brain tissue. In particular embodiments, the method comprises administering a composition comprising an rAAV vector encoding ApoA-1 Milano or an active fragment thereof, to a mammal having Alzheimer's disease or a symptom of Alzheimer's disease.
摘要:
Immunomodulatory agents, T cell, compositions, methods and systems for treating and/or preventing hypertension and/or a condition associated thereto in an individual.
摘要:
The invention provides methods of treating and prognosing atherosclerosis and lipid response to statin treatment by determining the presence or absence of haplotypes at the lipoprotein lipase locus. In one embodiment, the invention is practiced by evaluating the prognosis of vascular grafts in an individual undergoing statin treatment by determining the presence or absence of haplotypes at the lipoprotein locus.
摘要:
Compositions and methods included herein describe the treatment of atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases such as thrombosis, restenosis after angioplasty and/or stenting, and vein-graft disease after bypass surgery, by inhibition of the expression or biologic activity of the toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and/or myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88). TLR4 cell signal transduction is at least partially responsible for the manifestation, continuation, and/or worsening of atherosclerosis and other forms of vascular disease. The present invention provides several means with which to inhibit this signal transduction pathway by affecting the biological activity of the TLR4 receptor and/or MyD88.