The disclosure relates to methods for detecting PNH Type II cell populations in biological samples as well as methods for determining whether a patient is at an increased risk for developing thrombocytopenia or thrombosis based on the percentage of PNH Type II cells in the patient's blood. The disclosure also features reagents and conjugates for use in the methods.

Novel proteins and compounds conjugated with polysialic acid (PSA) are provided herein. Also provided are methods of using these compounds and methods of treatment of various diseases and disorders. The novel compounds provided herein have improved pharmacodynamic and/or pharmacokinetic properties, improved effectiveness, and other desirable properties.

The disclosure relates to methods for detecting PNH Type II cell populations in biological samples as well as methods for determining whether a patient is at an increased risk for developing thrombocytopenia or thrombosis based on the percentage of PNH Type II cells in the patient's blood. The disclosure also features reagents and conjugates for use in the methods.

This invention is in the area of improved compounds and methods for transiently protecting healthy cells, and in particular hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPC), from the damage associated with ionizing radiation (IR) exposure using selective radioprotectants.

This invention is in the area of improved compounds and methods for transiently protecting healthy cells, and in particular hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPC), from the damage associated with ionizing radiation (IR) exposure using selective radioprotectants.

An object of the present invention is to develop a technique for expanding hematopoietic stem cells.

Hematopoietic stem cells can be expanded by using at least one HDGF substance.

This invention is in the area of improved compounds and methods for transiently protecting healthy cells, and in particular hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPC), from the damage associated with ionizing radiation (IR) exposure using selective radioprotectants.

This invention is in the area of improved compounds and methods for transiently protecting healthy cells, and in particular hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPC), from the damage associated with ionizing radiation (IR) exposure using selective radioprotectants.

A novel and thermostable lyophilized pharmaceutical composition of Romiplostim (Fcpeptide fusion protein) along with buffer, bulking agent, stabilizer, and surfactant at pH range of 4.0-6.0.

Methods of protecting vascular integrity in a subject exposed to a targeted radiation therapy are described. In particular, an effective amount of a thrombopoietin (TPO) mimetic, such as TPOm, is used to protect vascular integrity following the radiation therapy.