The present invention provides polypeptide variants for use in treatment, in particular variants of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and variants of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) for use in combination to treat corneal epithelial defects (PCEDs) and/or corneal neovascularization.

The present invention provides polypeptide variants for use in treatment, in particular variants of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and variants of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) for use in combination to treat corneal epithelial defects (PCEDs) and/or corneal neovascularization.

Cells derived from postpartum tissue and methods for their isolation and induction to differentiate to cells of a chondrogenic or osteogenic phenotype are provided by the invention. The invention further provides cultures and compositions of the postpartum-derived cells and products such as lysates related thereto. The postpartum-derived cells of the invention and products related thereto have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications, for example, in the treatment of bone and cartilage conditions such as osteoarthritis.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating peripheral vascular disease, the composition comprising, as an active ingredient: (a) hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) or an isoform thereof, and stromal cell derived factor 1α (SDF-1α); or (b) a polynucleotide encoding the HGF and a polynucleotide encoding the SDF-1α. The peripheral vascular disease (for example, ischemic limb disease) can be more effectively prevented or treated through the significant promotion of vascular endothelial cell migration and angiogenesis in the case of singly using the composition of the present invention than in the case of using HGF, an isoform thereof, SDF-1α or a polynucleotide codes a protein thereof.

Physiological saline solutions (PSS) and methods for making and using same are disclosed relating to extracorporeal fetal care. In one aspect, disclosed herein is a PSS comprising: an aqueous solvent; from about 1.0 mM to about 2.0 mM calcium chloride; from about 3.0 mM to about 5.0 mM potassium chloride; from about 15.0 mM to about 20 mM sodium bicarbonate; from about 90 mM to about 110 mM sodium chloride; and from about 9 to about 13 mM sodium acetate; and optionally at least one buffering agent wherein the solution has a pH ranging from about 7.0 to about 7.4. In this or other aspects the solution has an osmolarity ranging from about 250 to about 270 mOsm.

Physiological saline solutions (PSS) and methods for making and using same are disclosed relating to extracorporeal fetal care. In one aspect, disclosed herein is a PSS comprising: an aqueous solvent; from about 1.0 mM to about 2.0 mM calcium chloride; from about 3.0 mM to about 5.0 mM potassium chloride; from about 15.0 mM to about 20 mM sodium bicarbonate; from about 90 mM to about 110 mM sodium chloride; and from about 9 to about 13 mM sodium acetate; and optionally at least one buffering agent wherein the solution has a pH ranging from about 7.0 to about 7.4. In this or other aspects the solution has an osmolarity ranging from about 250 to about 270 mOsm.

A cell-free fat extract may be used for treating osteoporosis. Specifically, the cell-free fat extract can be used to prepare a composition or preparation for preventing and/or treating osteoporosis, in particular osteoporosis due to estrogenic decline. The cell-free fat extract inhibits osteoblast differentiation and osteoclast differentiation, inhibits fusion of the bone marrow macrophage skeleton, improves the structure of hind limb bone, alleviates bone loss and attenuate bone resorption, and improves the mechanical properties of the femur.

The present invention relates to a cell-free, stem cell conditioned medium and a process for preparation thereof. Further, the present invention relates to a therapeutic composition comprising the said stem cell conditioned medium for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method for treating dermatological conditions and aiding in hair regeneration by administering the composition of the present invention.

Embodiments of the disclosure concern compositions and methods of use related to particular c-kit+ mesenchymal cells, including cardiac stem cells, obtained from a pediatric or neonatal individual. In specific embodiments, the cells, or conditioned medium or partial or total secretomes thereof, are provided in an effective amount to an individual in need thereof.

The present invention involves effects of a cell-free fat liquid extract on macrophage polarization modulation and disease treatment. Specifically, provided by the present invention is a method of (i) promoting macrophage transformation from the M1 to the M2 subtype; (ii) preventing and/or treating diabetes and a complication thereof; (iii) preventing and/or treating inflammation; and/or (iv) improving insulin resistance. The cell-free fat extract of the present invention has uniquely advantageous effects in terms of promoting macrophage transformation from the M1 to the M2 subtype, prevention and/or treatment of diabetes, a complication thereof, and inflammation, and improving insulin resistance