The invention discloses that ER-negative breast cancers can be converted into ER positive breast cancers, such as to a breast cancer of luminal-like phenotype by treatment with anti-PDGF-CC antibodies. ER-positive breast cancers, including luminal-like breast cancers can be treated with anti-estrogen treatment. On this basis the invention discloses that surprisingly, ER-negative breast cancers can be treated with anti-estrogen treatment, if the treatment is combined with treatment with anti-PDGF-CC antibodies. Said treatment may for example be an adjuvant treatment, for example a treatment aiming at reducing the risk of relapse of a breast cancer after removal of the primary tumor by surgery.

The invention discloses that ER-negative breast cancers can be converted into ER positive breast cancers, such as to a breast cancer of luminal-like phenotype by treatment with anti-PDGF-CC antibodies. ER-positive breast cancers, including luminal-like breast cancers can be treated with anti-estrogen treatment. On this basis the invention discloses that surprisingly, ER-negative breast cancers can be treated with anti-estrogen treatment, if the treatment is combined with treatment with anti-PDGF-CC antibodies. Said treatment may for example be an adjuvant treatment, for example a treatment aiming at reducing the risk of relapse of a breast cancer after removal of the primary tumor by surgery.

Provided are methods of mitigating, reversing or eliminating in a subject one or more symptoms associated with cognitive impairment associated with amyloid deposits in the brain (e.g., olfactory dysfunction as a risk factor of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's Disease) by detecting and targeting gram negative bacteria in the brain.

Provided are methods of mitigating, reversing or eliminating in a subject one or more symptoms associated with cognitive impairment associated with amyloid deposits in the brain (e.g., olfactory dysfunction as a risk factor of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's Disease) by detecting and targeting gram negative bacteria in the brain.

Herein disclosed are combinations of Checkpoint Kinase 1 (Chk1) inhibitors and PARP inhibitors useful for inhibiting the growth of tumors such as those in patients with cancer. In particular, the combination demonstrates remarkable synergistic effects on cancer cells that are representative models for tumors. Also provided for are methods for treating disorders or diseases mediated or affected by Chk1 and/or PARP activity.

Herein disclosed are combinations of Checkpoint Kinase 1 (Chk1) inhibitors and PARP inhibitors useful for inhibiting the growth of tumors such as those in patients with cancer. In particular, the combination demonstrates remarkable synergistic effects on cancer cells that are representative models for tumors. Also provided for are methods for treating disorders or diseases mediated or affected by Chk1 and/or PARP activity.

The present invention provides novel compounds which bind to cereblon, and methods of use thereof. The compounds are represented by Formulas (Ia), (Ib), (IIa) and (IIb), below: Formula (Ia), Formula (Ib), Formula (IIa), Formula (IIb).

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The present invention provides novel compounds which bind to cereblon, and methods of use thereof. The compounds are represented by Formulas (Ia), (Ib), (IIa) and (IIb), below: Formula (Ia), Formula (Ib), Formula (IIa), Formula (IIb).

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The present invention concerns the use of compounds and compositions for the treatment or prevention of Flavivirus infections, such as dengue virus infections and Zika virus infections. Aspects of the invention include methods for treating or preventing Flavivirus virus infection, such as dengue virus and Zika virus infection, by administering a compound or composition of the invention, to a subject in need thereof; methods for inhibiting Flavivirus infections, such as dengue virus and Zika virus infections, in a cell in vitro or in vivo; pharmaceutical compositions; packaged dosage formulations; and kits useful for treating or preventing Flavivirus infections, such as dengue virus and Zika virus infections.

The present invention concerns the use of compounds and compositions for the treatment or prevention of Flavivirus infections, such as dengue virus infections and Zika virus infections. Aspects of the invention include methods for treating or preventing Flavivirus virus infection, such as dengue virus and Zika virus infection, by administering a compound or composition of the invention, to a subject in need thereof; methods for inhibiting Flavivirus infections, such as dengue virus and Zika virus infections, in a cell in vitro or in vivo; pharmaceutical compositions; packaged dosage formulations; and kits useful for treating or preventing Flavivirus infections, such as dengue virus and Zika virus infections.