Disclosed herein are methods of treating an ischemic or inflammatory condition in an organ or tissue of a patient comprising inducing an increase of the level of CAMKK1 in said organ or tissue.

Systems, devices and methods related to retractor systems that retract tissue to allow access to a surgical site are described. The retractor systems can include a first rotatable arm attachable to a first blade, a second rotatable arm attachable to a second blade and a third linearly translatable arm attachable to a third blade. An attachment mechanism that is attachable to a fourth blade can be removably coupled to a mount on the frame. The retractors systems can also include two blade systems whereby when the retractor is in a closed configuration, the two blades form an oval opening.

The present invention features AIP peptide and polynucleotide compositions, methods of using such compositions for the treatment of CPVT, as well as a human induced pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocyte model, useful in characterizing agents that modulate myocardial conduction and contraction.

Provided herein are methods to promote tissue healing, to treat tissue injury or to treat a condition related to tissue injury comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of one or both of: a CAMKK1 polypeptide or an equivalent thereof; or an SDF-1 polypeptide or an equivalent thereof, in the presence of CXCR4 polypeptide expression, wherein the effective amount is an amount that induces exosome production, secretion and/or function in the subject. Recombinant stem cells are also provided that overexpress one or both of a CAMKK1 protein or polypeptide and/or an SDF-1 protein or polypeptides. The stem cells and products produced from them are useful to treat ischemic or inflammatory conditions as well as to promote tissue healing.

The present disclosure relates to antisense oligonucleotides, which target CAMK2D mRNA in a cell, leading to reduced expression of CAMK2D protein. Reduction of CAMK2D protein expression is beneficial for the treatment of certain medical disorders, e.g., cardiovascular-related diseases or disorders.

As a calcium indicator protein having an excellent fluorescent characteristic and calcium reactivity, there is provided DNA in which one of a nucleotide sequence derivative of a calmodulin-binding sequence (ckkap sequence) of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase and a nucleotide sequence encoding a calcium-binding sequence (CaM sequence) of calmodulin is linked to a 5 end of a nucleotide sequence encoding a fluorescent protein, and the other nucleotide sequence is linked to a 3 end of the nucleotide sequence encoding the fluorescent protein. The calcium indicator protein encoded by this DNA, which based on the derivative of the ckkap sequence as a binding domain for the calcium-bound CaM sequence, exhibits a fluorescent characteristic and calcium reactivity superior to those of conventional calcium indicator proteins.

Described is a method for promoting regeneration of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in a subject in need thereof. The method comprises administering to the subject a composition comprising a Ca2+/calmodulin (CaM)-dependent protein kinase kinase 2 (CaMKK2) inhibitor. The CaMKK2 inhibitor may be a small molecule inhibitor, such as 7H-benzimidazo(2,1-a)benz(de)isoquinoline-7-one-3-carboxylic acid (STO-609).

The instant disclosure provides methods and compositions for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Marfan syndrome and related diseases, disorders and conditions. The disclosure further provides pharmaceutical compositions and kits for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Marfan syndrome and related diseases, disorders and conditions.

To efficiently analyze interaction and function between proteins, the present invention relates to a method for forming a light-induced protein nanocluster, comprising: an expression vector preparation step of preparing a first expression vector including polynucleotides coding a first fusion protein including a light-induced heterodimer-forming protein and a first self-assembly protein, and a second expression vector including polynucleotides coding a couple protein that forms a homodimer with said light-induced heterodimer-forming protein, or a second fusion protein including said couple protein and a second self-assembly protein; a transformed cell, tissue or individual preparation step of transforming cells, tissues or individuals using said first expression vector and second expression vector; and a light radiation step of radiating light having a wavelength for inducing the formation of heterodimer between said light-induced heterodimer-forming protein and said couple protein, to said transformed cells, tissue or individuals.

Provided herein are methods to promote tissue healing, to treat tissue injury or to treat a condition related to tissue injury comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of one or both of: a CAMKK1 polypeptide or an equivalent thereof; or an SDF-1 polypeptide or an equivalent thereof, in the presence of CXCR4 polypeptide expression, wherein the effective amount is an amount that induces exosome production, secretion and/or function in the subject. Recombinant stem cells are also provided that overexpress one or both of a CAMKK1 protein or polypeptide and/or an SDF-1 protein or polypeptides. The stem cells and products produced from them are useful to treat ischemic or inflammatory conditions as well as to promote tissue healing.