Methods of treating a complex wound by administering to a complex wound in the individual a therapeutically effective amount of a fetal support tissue product to treat the complex wound. Methods of treating a complex lower extremity ulcer by administering to a complex lower extremity ulcer in the individual a therapeutically effective amount of a fetal support tissue product to treat the complex lower extremity ulcer. Methods of reducing or preventing scar formation from granulation tissue by administering a fetal support tissue product to granulation tissue. Methods of repairing a spina bifida defect by administering to the defect in the individual a therapeutically effective amount of an umbilical cord product.

An object of the present invention is to provide novel mesenchymal stem cells demonstrating superior therapeutic effects against various diseases, a novel pharmaceutical composition containing these mesenchymal stem cells, and a method for preparing the same. The present invention relates to ROR1-positive mesenchymal stem cells. The ROR1-positive mesenchymal stem cells are preferably positive for CD29, CD73, CD90, CD105 and CD166 and are derived from umbilical cord or adipose tissue.

An Interleukin-17 (IL-17) binding molecule, in particular an antibody to human IL-17, more preferably a human antibody to human IL-17 is provided, wherein the hypervariable regions of the heavy and light chains have amino acid sequences as defined, for use in the treatment of an IL-17 mediated disease or disorder, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis.

The invention relates to novel benzodiazepine derivatives with antiproliferative activity and more specifically to novel benzodiazepine compounds of formula (I)-(VI). The invention also provides conjugates of the benzodiazepine compounds linked to a cell-binding agent. The invention further provides compositions and methods useful for inhibiting abnormal cell growth or treating a proliferative disorder in a mammal using the compounds or conjugates of the invention.

The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula (I), (II), and (III). The provided compounds are able to bind protein kinases (e.g., SIK) and may be useful in modulating (e.g., inhibiting) the activity of a protein kinase (e.g., SIK, (e.g., SIK1, SIK2, or SIK3)) in a subject or cell. The provided compounds may be useful in treating or preventing a disease (e.g., proliferative disease, musculoskeletal disease, genetic disease, hematological disease, neurological disease, painful condition, psychiatric disorder, or metabolic disorder) in a subject in need thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits, methods, and uses that include or involve a compound described herein.

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Activating mutations in fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) and inactivating mutations in the natriuretic peptide receptor 2 (NPR2) guanylyl cyclase both result in decreased production of cyclic GMP (cGMP) and severe short stature, causing achondroplasia and acromesomelic dysplasia type Maroteaux, respectively. In attempt to find a new therapeutic approach for FGFR3-related skeletal disease, the inventors showed that a combination of a NPR2 agonist (e.g. BMN-111) and a phosphatase inhibitor (e.g. LB-100) significantly increases the length of the Fgfr3.sup.Y367C/+ femurs compared to Fgfr3.sup.+/+ femurs and improves the whole growth plate cartilage. The present invention thus relates to the use of a NPR2 agonist (e.g. BMN-111) and a phosphatase inhibitor (e.g. LB-100) for the treatment of FGFR3-related skeletal disease (e.g. achondroplasia).

The present invention relates to an inhibitor of the TGS1 enzyme and/or compositions comprising such inhibitor and one or more excipients for the therapeutic treatment of clinical conditions characterized and/or caused by telomeropathies.

Disclosed are processes for preparing [(3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl)amino]-alkanoic acids, derivatives, inter alia, 5-aryl substituted and 5-heteroaryl substituted [(3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]amino}acetic acids. Further disclosed are methods for making prodrugs of [(3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl)-amino]acetic acids, for example, [(3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]amino}acetic acid esters and {[3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]amino}acetic acid amides. The disclosed compounds are useful as prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors or for treating conditions wherein prolyl hydroxylase inhibition is desired.

The present disclosure provides methods of administering chimeric and hybrid Factor VIII (FVIII) polypeptides comprising FVIII and Fc to subjects at risk of developing inhibitory FVIII immune responses, including anti-FVIII antibodies and/or cell-mediated immunity. The administration is sufficient to promote coagulation and to induce immune tolerance to FVIII. The chimeric polypeptide can comprise full-length FVIII or a FVIII polypeptide containing a deletion, e.g., a full or partial deletion of the B domain.

Provided herein are polypeptides comprising a therapeutic targeted for delivery to an organ or tissue, and uses thereof.