The present invention provides methods for improving or accelerating wound healing in a subject comprising administering to a wound of the subject in need thereof an agent that suppresses expression of a clock gene, wherein the clock gene is neuronal PAS domain protein 2 (Npas2). This invention also relates to methods for regenerating alveolar bone, regenerating connective tissue at a wound site, and for decreasing wound area size comprising administering to a bone loss site or a wound site, in particular, an open wound site, of a subject an agent that suppresses expression of Npas2.

The present invention provides methods for improving or accelerating wound healing in a subject comprising administering to a wound of the subject in need thereof an agent that suppresses expression of a clock gene, wherein the clock gene is neuronal PAS domain protein 2 (Npas2). This invention also relates to methods for regenerating alveolar bone, regenerating connective tissue at a wound site, and for decreasing wound area size comprising administering to a bone loss site or a wound site, in particular, an open wound site, of a subject an agent that suppresses expression of Npas2.

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for an embolizing agent precursor. The embolizing agent precursor may include a gaseous component and a first stabilizer to stabilize the gaseous component, the first stabilizer may include a a polymer, and wherein a gas portion of the gaseous component is selected from the group consisting of sulphur hexafluoride and C3-6 perfluorocarbons. The embolizing agent precursor may further include an oil component which comprises a C1-7 hydrocarbon, a second stabilizer to stabilize the oil component, and a vaporous component configured to enlarge the gaseous component.

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for an embolizing agent precursor. The embolizing agent precursor may include a gaseous component and a first stabilizer to stabilize the gaseous component, the first stabilizer may include a a polymer, and wherein a gas portion of the gaseous component is selected from the group consisting of sulphur hexafluoride and C3-6 perfluorocarbons. The embolizing agent precursor may further include an oil component which comprises a C1-7 hydrocarbon, a second stabilizer to stabilize the oil component, and a vaporous component configured to enlarge the gaseous component.

Provided are compounds and compositions for targeting macrophages and other mannose-binding c-type lectin receptor high expressing cells and methods of treatment and diagnosis using such compounds and compositions.

Provided are compounds and compositions for targeting macrophages and other mannose-binding c-type lectin receptor high expressing cells and methods of treatment and diagnosis using such compounds and compositions.

Disclosed are methods and compositions for repolarizing a tumor associated macrophage (TAM) from M2 to M1 comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective dose of a compound comprising a dextran backbone and one or more CD206 targeting moieties conjugated thereto. In certain aspects, the compound further comprises a therapeutic agent selected from: paclitaxel, gemcitabine, lapatinib, and doxorubicin. In further aspect, the therapeutic agent comprises a chelator and at least one metal ion. In certain implementations, the at least one metal ion comprises at least one Cu(II) ions.

Disclosed are methods and compositions for repolarizing a tumor associated macrophage (TAM) from M2 to M1 comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective dose of a compound comprising a dextran backbone and one or more CD206 targeting moieties conjugated thereto. In certain aspects, the compound further comprises a therapeutic agent selected from: paclitaxel, gemcitabine, lapatinib, and doxorubicin. In further aspect, the therapeutic agent comprises a chelator and at least one metal ion. In certain implementations, the at least one metal ion comprises at least one Cu(II) ions.

Disclosed herein are conjugates including a fatty acid, a self-assembly domain, and a polypeptide having phase transition behavior. Further disclosed are methods of using the conjugates to treat disease, methods of delivering an agent, and methods of preparing the conjugates.

Disclosed herein are conjugates including a fatty acid, a self-assembly domain, and a polypeptide having phase transition behavior. Further disclosed are methods of using the conjugates to treat disease, methods of delivering an agent, and methods of preparing the conjugates.