Presented is an airway organ bioreactor apparatus, and methods of use thereof, as well as bioartificial airway organs produced using the methods, and methods of treating subjects using the bioartificial airway organs. The bioreactor comprises: an organ chamber: an ingres line connecting the organ chamber and a reservoir system and comprising an arterial line, a venous line and a tracheal line; an egress line connecting the chamber and the reservoir system, pumps in ingress and egress lines; a controller to control fluid exchange; a chamber pressure sensor connected to the organ chamber.
The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for enhanced assessment of exogenous polynucleotide and/or polypeptide-mediated transcriptional perturbations at high throughput and single cell/droplet levels of resolution. In embodiments, nucleic acid fusions of exogenous polynucleotide(s) and associated target transcript(s) are produced within individually sequestered or discretely identifiable cells/lysates and analyzed for exogenous polynucleotide mediated perturbations across a vast population of droplets/cells within individual reactions. Kits for performance of the methods are also provided.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to image the slow flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in subarachnoid and perivascular spaces, amongst other regions of the brain and central nervous system. The slow CSF flow imaging can be provided by using low velocity' encoding (VENC) and an efficient data acquisition. Tailored image processing can be used to further improve the accuracy, specificity, and visualization of CSF flow dynamics.
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
G16H 30/00 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF IONIZING RADIATION DOSE IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS USING SYNTHETIC LOCALIZERS
Methods, system, and non-transitory media are provided for tube-current-modulation (TCM) calculation in computed tomography (CT) imaging. The radiation dose exposure is adjusted by identifying dose varying anatomical markers such as arms or removable objects that are not consistently positioned between localizer and actual scanning. Provided herein are means of reducing the effect of those anatomical markers on the TCM calculation by generating a synthetic localizer from an acquired localizer of a patient wherein the anatomical marker has been modified to match the actual scanning status. Modification of the dose-varying anatomical marker may include changing the position from an arms-down to arms up position or complete image signal removal of the arms or other markers from the localizer.
Described herein are methods and compositions for treating Alzheimer's Disease (AD), as well as compositions comprising a reelin-derived peptide and methods of use thereof.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans
A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
Formulations of HDAC6 inhibitors passing through the blood brain barrier in hypothalamus and inhibiting HDAC6 in the arctuate AgRP neurons in the hypothalamus, are effective to cause weight loss in obese individuals. These inhibitors also restore leptin sensitivity in leptin-resistant individuals.
A61K 31/166 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the carbon atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. procainamide, procarbazine, metoclopramide, labetalol
A61K 31/505 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums for performing robotic control and/or for performing localization and lesion targeting are provided herein. Examples of such control, localization and lesion targeting include, but are not limited to, correction of one or more sections or portions of a continuum robot as the continuum robot is moved and performing localization and lesion targeting in a bronchial pathway using a continuum robot. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for bronchial applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, endoscopes, and bronchoscopes. Techniques provided herein also improve processing, imaging, and lesion targeting efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums that reduce mental and physical burden and improve ease of use.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgery; Manipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
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ENGINEERED BIFUNCTIONAL RECEPTORS AND USES THEREOF
Described in several example embodiments herein are engineered bifunctional receptors that can include an E3 ligase binding domain and a target binding domain operatively coupled to the E3 ligase binding domain. In some embodiments, the engineered bifunctional receptors are capable of targeted degradation of a target protein. Also described in several example embodiments herein are compositions, formulations, and cells that can include or generate the engineered bifunctional receptors and uses thereof.
The present document relates to covalent compounds and uses thereof, including methods of targeting or engaging one or more targets with a covalent compound. Also provided herein are methods of treating a disease using such a compound and methods of identifying one or more targets using such a compound.
C07C 233/11 - Carboxylic acid amides having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to acyclic carbon atoms having nitrogen atoms of carboxamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to carbon atoms of unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals with carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to carbon atoms of an unsaturated carbon skeleton containing six-membered aromatic rings
A61K 31/165 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide
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IMMUNOCAPTURE METHODS TO ENRICH FOR ENGINEERED EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are natural liposome-like vesicles secreted by cells into the extracellular space. Provided herein are techniques to enrich cargo-loaded EVs over non-loaded EVs and contaminants. To achieve EVs were engineered to display their surface an antigenic tag for fast and efficient EV isolation by immunocapture and a fluorescent protein in the internal space of the EV. Cargo was loaded into the lumen of the EVs by fusing the cargo with an antibody or nanobody that has an affinity for the fluorescent protein of the internal space. To prevent potential antigenicity of the EVs, a TEV cleavage site was included allowing the removal of exposed antigenic tag from immunocaptured EVs, while preserving their luminal cargo.
B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
Accelerated time-resolved multi-echo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses augmenting of the temporal correlation across echoes, for example, by applying gradient blips that sample the spatiotemporal space in a new trajectory to reduce dead time and echo spacing. Additionally or alternatively, acceleration may be achieved by optimization of the encoding pattern to reduce temporal distance and/or using a spatiotemporal partial Fourier acquisition.
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
G16H 30/00 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOTION-ROBUST SUPER-RESOLUTION MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
The present disclosure provides a method for generating MRI images of a subject. The method includes accessing MRI images of the subject that have a first resolution, where each of the MRI images was acquired with a selected sampling pattern. The method further includes estimating motion between the MRI images to determine a motion transformation that corresponds to motion of the subject between the MRI images. The method further includes applying a model-based super-resolution reconstruction to the MRI images. The reconstruction accounts for the motion transformation and generates an image of the subject within the image volume that has a second resolution greater than the first resolution.
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
G16H 30/00 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images
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LIBRARY-SCALE METHODS FOR POLYPEPTIDE FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS
Disclosed herein are methods, compositions, systems, and kits related to functional testing of polypeptide-target interactions, such as antigen/immune receptor interactions, in a single-cell format.
C40B 30/04 - Methods of screening libraries by measuring the ability to specifically bind a target molecule, e.g. antibody-antigen binding, receptor-ligand binding
G01N 33/569 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIPHOTON PARALLEL TRANSMIT EXCITATION FOR MRI
A method for generating a magnetic resonance image of a subject using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes receiving, using the MRI system, at least one parameter for a multiphoton parallel transmit excitation comprising a multiphoton excitation pulse configured to correct spatial inhomogeneities and performing, using the MRI system, a pulse sequence comprising the multiphoton parallel transmit excitation to acquire data from the subject. The multi photon excitation pulse of the multi photon parallel transmit excitation is performed using a radio frequency (RF) coil and a set of one or more shim coils of the MRI system. The method further includes generating, using a processor, an image of the subject using the acquired MR data. In some embodiments, the multiphoton excitation pulse includes an off-resonance RF excitation pulse performed using the RF coil and a plurality of low-frequency excitation pulses performed using the set of one or more shim coils. The plurality of low-frequency excitation pulses are performed simultaneously with the off-resonance RF excitation pulse.
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
G16H 30/00 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images
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PANELS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF DIFFUSE LARGE B-CELL LYMPHOMA
The invention provides a molecular classifier and a targeted sequencing assay for use in characterization and treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
A system and a method is provided for assessing motion of a biological tissue of a subject including one or more superficial biological layers and a targeted biological layer. A perturbation unit provide an optical perturbation to the one or more superficial biological layers. An optical signal generator transmits optical signals at one or more near-infrared wavelengths. An optical signal receiver acquires a set of optical signal data preceding, during, or following the optical perturbation at a first acquisition time relative to the optical perturbation. A signal processor determines, using the set of optical signal data, a set of optical characteristics and separates, using the set of optical characteristics, a target optical signal. The signal processor generates a report indicative of a movement of the targeted biological tissue within the subject. The movement of the targeted biological layer is calculated using the target optical signal.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
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MINIMALLY INVASIVE DEVICE FOR NERVE IDENTIFICATION, STIMULATION, AND MANIPULATION
Systems and methods for an insertable medical device are described. The device comprises a device body configured to be insertable into a subject; proximal and distal openings; a cavity extending through the device body and in communication with the proximal opening and the distal opening, the cavity and the proximal opening being dimensioned to receive an instrument therein; a plurality of electrically conductive pads configured to be positioned a predetermined location relative to the proximal and distal openings, and configured to sense an electrical characteristic of the subject; an I/O device configured to: output signal data from the electrically conductive pads to a processing device operating a ML algorithm, the signal data including data corresponding to the electrical characteristic of the subject, and receive response data generated by the ML algorithm indicating a tissue type proximate respective electrically conductive pads based on an analysis of the signal data.
Disclosed herein are nanoparticles that include one or more cyclodextrin moieties crosslinked by a linker. The cyclodextrin moieties can complex therapeutic (e.g., anticancer) agents, and can be used to treat diseases such as cancer.
A61K 31/4745 - Quinolines; Isoquinolines ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems condensed with ring systems having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. phenanthrolines
A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
A61K 47/65 - Peptidic linkers, binders or spacers, e.g. peptidic enzyme-labile linkers
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TISSUE GRAFTING AND COPYING
Exemplary embodiments of apparatus and method for obtaining one or more portions of biological tissue (“micrografts”) to form grafts are provided. For example, a hollow tube can be inserted into tissue at a donor site, and a pin provided within the tube can facilitate controlled removal of the micrograft from the tube. Micrografts can be harvested and directly implanted into an overlying biocompatible matrix through coordinated motion of the tube and pin. A needle can be provided around the tube to facilitate a direct implantation of a micrograft into a remote recipient site or matrix. The exemplary apparatus can include a plurality of such tubes and pins for simultaneous harvesting and/or implanting of a plurality of micrografts. The harvested micrografts can have a small dimension, e.g., less than about 1 mm, which can promote healing of the donor site and/or viability of the harvested tissue.
A radiation oncology workflow management system is provided. The system may include interactive graphical interface and a particularly programmed processor, thereby to perform operations including displaying a window containing a user interface (UI) environment on a computer screen, parsing an input received from a user via the UI environment, thereby to determine which of a plurality of atomic application functions is indicated by the input, automatically interacting with an atomic application associated with the atomic application function determined to be indicated by the input, and automatically displaying information received from the atomic application via the UI environment.
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance
G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring
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METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT DISCOVERY OFPEPTIDE-MHC TARGETING BINDING PROTEINS
The present invention discloses methods and platforms for generating protein binding proteins with specificity for native peptide-MHC (pMHC) complexes. The pMHC binding proteins can be used in bi-specific antibodies or for generating CAR T cells capable of binding to peptides bound to specific MHC alleles.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
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INTERPRETATION OF INTRAOPERATIVE SENSOR DATA USING CONCEPT GRAPH NEURAL NETWORKS
Systems and methods are provided for generating a statistical parameter representing a state of a surgical procedure from sensor data. Sensor data representing a time period. is received from a sensor. Numerical features representing the time period are generated from the sensor data. Each of a plurality of long short term memory units are updated according to the plurality of numerical features via a message passing process. The long short term memory units are connected to form a graph, with a first set of the long short term memory units representing a plurality of nodes of the graph and a second set of the long short term memory units representing a plurality of hyperedges of the graph. A statistical parameter representing a state of the surgical procedure for the time period is derived from an output of one of the long short term memory units and provided to a user.
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
The disclosure features methods for inhibiting RAS proteins, e.g., RAS proteins that have acquired resistance to one or more RAS inhibitors. The disclosure also methods for the treatment of cancer.
A61K 31/5377 - 1,4-Oxazines, e.g. morpholine not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. timolol
A61K 31/517 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. quinazoline, perimidine
A61K 31/519 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic rings
The subject matter disclosed herein relates using waveform data of a subject to detect one or more diseases or disease etiologies. Particular examples relate to providing a system, a computer-implemented method, and a computer program product to waveform data to detect and differentiate particular diseases and disease etiologies with machine learning models.
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
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Minimally Invasive Devices and Methods for Measuring Intestinal Potential Difference
A system for determining intestinal potential difference. The system includes a measurement probe including a measurement tube having a measurement lumen which houses a measurement electrode therein, a measurement fluid delivery system in fluid communication with the measurement lumen, the measurement fluid delivery system being configured to deliver an electrically-conductive fluid into the measurement lumen such that the electrically-conductive fluid is electrically coupled to the measurement electrode, and the measurement lumen including an outlet at a distal end thereof through which the electrically-conductive fluid exits the measurement lumen and contacts an intestinal tissue of a subject to provide electrical coupling between the measurement electrode and the intestinal tissue; a controller coupled to the measurement electrode configured to measure a potential difference between tire measurement electrode and a reference electrode electrically coupled to the subject.
The subject matter disclosed herein is generally directed to pathogenic Th1 cells whose phenotype is dependent on IL-23R signaling. Th1 cell specific therapeutic targets and gene programs are disclosed herein. In particular, inhibition of CD160 reduces Th1 cell pathogenicity.
Drug delivery articles, resident articles, and retrieval systems e.g., for gram-level dosing, are generally provided. In some embodiments, the residence articles are configured for transesophageal administration, transesophageal retrieval, and/or gastric retention to/in a subject. In certain embodiments, the residence article includes dimensions configured for transesophageal administration with a gastric resident system. In some cases, the residence article may be configured to control drug release e.g., with zero-order drug kinetics with no potential for burst release for weeks to months. In some embodiments, the residence articles described herein comprise biocompatible materials and/or are safe for gastric retention. In certain embodiments, the residence article includes dimensions configured for transesophageal retrieval. In some cases, the residence articles described herein may comprise relatively large doses of drug (e.g., greater than or equal to 1 gram).
Described herein is an oncolytic herpes simplex virus, G47ΔhIL12A, which is G47Δ containing a cassette expressing a transgene, e.g., human IL-12, driven by a spontaneously arising genetically altered HCMV immediate-early (IE) enhancer/promoter. This virus has augmented (A) production of the transgene and increased virus replication while retaining safety. Also provided are methods of use thereof for treating cancer, e.g., glioblastoma (GBM) and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
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ADMINISTRATION OF GLUTATHIONE TRISULFIDE TO AMELIORATE PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY
Methods and devices for the administration of compositions comprising glutathione trisulfide (GSSSG), pantethine trisulfide (PTN-SSS), or lipoic acid trisulfide (LA-SSS) to treat peripheral neuropathy, e.g., chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), e.g., by oral or nasal administration. The methods can be used, e.g., to reduce pain associated with CIPN, or reduce the risk of development of CIPN.
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4-1BBL AND IL-12 THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF GLIOBLASTOMA
Provided herein are methods of treating glioblastoma including administering to a subject having glioblastoma a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising 4-1BBL, optionally in combination with recombinant IL-12. The 4-1BBL can be provided to the subject via an adeno-associated virus, for example AAV-F, and the IL-12 can be provided by intratumoral injection.
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PROBES AND METHODS TO IDENTIFY LIGANDABLE FATTY ACYLATION SITES FOR THERAPEUTIC TARGET IDENTIFICATION
The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula I and methods comprising the use of these compounds to identify ligandable fatty acylation sites.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PERFUSED TISSUE VIABILITY
The disclosure provides perfusion systems and methods for continuous or intermittent perfusion to monitor and extend the viability of tissue for transplants. Intermittent perfusion involves generating perfusion cycles which alternate between baseline and high oxygen gas partial pressure in the circulating perfusate. The system comprises a perfusion fluid source and an inflow conduit in fluid communication with the perfusion fluid source and a tissue sample, wherein the inflow conduit is configured to deliver perfusion fluid to the tissue sample. The system further comprises an outflow conduit in fluid communication with the tissue sample, wherein the outflow conduit is configured to carry perfusion fluid away from the tissue sample. A first gas sensor is in fluid communication with the inflow-conduit and measures a. concentration of a gas in perfusion fluid, in the inflow conduit, and a second gas sensor is in contact with the tissue sample and measures a concentration of a gas in the sample.
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GENE THERAPY FOR GENETIC AND ACQUIRED VASCULOPATHIES
Described herein are gene-targeted therapies and compositions that can include a vessel-specific viral vector, preferably in combination with a HDAC9-derived promoter to transduce SMC and deliver a base editor that corrects mutant alleles or a Cas nuclease that knocks out the mutant allele.
C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
A61K 31/711 - Natural deoxyribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only 2'-deoxyriboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or thymine and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
The disclosure features antagonistic TNFR superfamily polypeptides, such as antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, and the use of these polypeptides to inhibit the downstream signaling of TNFR superfamily members. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof can be used to treat a wide variety of cancers, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, obesity, type 2 diabetes, neurological disorders, and osteoporosis.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
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METHODS FOR TREATMENT SELECTION FOR CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA (CLL)
As described below, the present invention features compositions, panels of biomarkers, and methods for selecting a subject with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) for treatment using an agent and/or for inclusion in a clinical trial using the agent to treat CLL.
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions useful for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The methods and compositions include combination therapy with probiotics and oxytocin (OXT), resulting in a therapeutic synergy that exerts beneficial effects on ASD symptoms. The methods and compositions provide improvements in several measurable parameters including but not limited to: measured clinical index for ASD core symptoms, gut microbiome profile, and levels of OXT and inflammatory markers in the blood.
The disclosure presents a shaftless, brushless motor for rotating any optical or sensing element (e.g., a lens or mirror) at a distal end of a waveguide that also delivers electromagnetic radiation (e.g., light). Herein, the waveguide itself functions as the axle on which rotating components rotate, thereby avoiding blind spots and overcoming limitations in existing "micromotors". The shaftless, distally driven motor significantly reduces motor size, while extremely small inertial loads and bearing sizes allow for high pitch cylindrical scanning with longitudinal velocity uniformity.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
G02B 6/00 - Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODULATING SIGNALS OF LUMINESCENT POLYMER/DYE FORMULATIONS USING LIGHT SCATTERING PARTICLES
A sensing system and method for sensing an analyte. The sensing system includes; a sensing material having one or more layers, the sensing material including; a light emitting material and a plurality of signal enhancing particles disposed within a polymer matrix. The sensing method includes: providing a sensing material including one or more layers, the sensing material including a light emitting material and a plurality of signal enhancing particles disposed within a polymer matrix, the light emitting material being sensitive to an analyte; exposing the sensing system to the analyte; and measuring a change in a light emission from the light emitting material based on exposing the sensing system to the analyte.
G01N 21/27 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION d/b/a MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (USA)
Inventor
Gray, Nathanael S.
Haggarty, Stephen J.
Cai, Quan
Zhang, Tinghu
Telo Baptista Lima Da Silva, Maria Catarina
Ferguson, Fleur M.
Abstract
Provided herein are bifunctional compounds that bind tau protein and/or promote targeted ubiquitination for the degradation of tau protein. In particular, provided are compounds that can bind tau protein, a protein whose aggregation is implicated in a variety of neurodegenerative disease (e.g., tauopathies), and can promote its degradation by recruiting an E3 ubiquitin ligase (e.g., Cereblon), which can ubiquitinate tau protein, marking it for proteasomal degradation. Also provided are radiolabeled forms of the bifunctional compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the bifunctional compounds, methods of detecting and/or diagnosing neurological disorders, methods of detecting and/or diagnosing pathological aggregation of tau protein (e.g., in the central nervous system), methods of treating and/or preventing neurological disorders, and methods of promoting the degradation of tau protein by E3 ubiquitin ligase activity in a subject by administering a compound or composition described herein.
A61K 31/4545 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a six-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pipamperone, anabasine
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
A61K 31/437 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a five-membered ring having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. indolizine, beta-carboline
The present application relates to novel methods for preventing, slowing the progression of, or treating nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and/or liver fibrosis, and/or reducing the risks of liver cancer in subjects, such as HIV-infected subjects, using a GHRH molecule, e.g., trans-3-hexenoyl-GHRH(1-44)-NH2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The subjects may have particular pathological features such as liver fibrosis, a hepatic fat fraction (HFF) of at least about 10%, serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels of at least about 30 U/L, and/or a NAFLD Activity Score (NAS) of at least 4 or 5.
A61P 1/16 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for liver or gallbladder disorders, e.g. hepatoprotective agents, cholagogues, litholytics
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Image-seq: A New Technology for Spatially-Resolved Single-Cell RNA Sequencing
A system and method for image-guided cell isolation from a region of interest of a subject is disclosed. The system and method include imaging the subject using optical microscopy to identify the region of interest in a target anatomy, inserting a micropipette into the region of interest under guidance of the optical microscopy, and aspirating at least one cell of a target population of cells in the region of interest under guidance of the optical microscopy. The method further includes analyzing the at least one cell aspirated from the region of interest.
A61B 10/02 - Instruments for taking cell samples or for biopsy
A61B 18/20 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser
A61B 90/20 - Surgical microscopes characterised by non-optical aspects
A method for the systemic delivery of a polypeptide within a subject is provided by creating genetically modified skin cells via topical introduction of a genetically engineered virus which delivers a nucleic acid encoding a therapeutic polypeptide for expression by the skin cells, wherein the expressed therapeutic polypeptide is secreted by the skin cells and is introduced into the circulatory system of the subject.
A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
Antibodies, and antigen-binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind to bone morphogenetic protein-9 (BMP9) are provided. Embodiments include uses, and associated methods of using the antibodies, and antigen-binding fragments thereof.
THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (United Kingdom)
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
Kleinstiver, Benjamin
Guy, Jacqueline
Bird, Adrian
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to compositions for use in the treatment of a class of Rett syndrome mutations, namely C-terminal deletions, comprising a base editor to alter a stop codon in a mutant MECP2 gene. This alteration does not return the gene to its wild-type (WT) form, but re-establishes normal levels of a version which is functionally equivalent to a wild¬ type version of the MeCP2 protein.
Disclosed are supramolecular hybrid hydrogels (SHH), wound dressings, comprising supramolecular hybrid hydrogels; and methods of treating wounds, including burns.
A61F 13/00 - Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
A61L 15/22 - Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing macromolecular materials
A61L 26/00 - Chemical aspects of, or use of materials for, liquid bandages
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MACROPHAGES/MICROGLIA IN NEURO-INFLAMMATION ASSOCIATED WITH NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES
Described herein are methods of treating neuron inflammation conditions, for example, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, ischemic stroke, and prion disease, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of cromolyn or a cromolyn derivative compound.
A61K 31/352 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom condensed with carbocyclic rings, e.g. cannabinols, methantheline
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
C07D 311/22 - Benzo [b] pyrans, not hydrogenated in the carbocyclic ring with oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached in position 4
C07D 311/24 - Benzo [b] pyrans, not hydrogenated in the carbocyclic ring with oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached in position 4 with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached in position 2
The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer in a human. The invention includes a chimeric receptor which comprises an CD64 binding domain, a transmembrane domain, and a CD3zeta signaling domain.
This disclosure provides a method for substantially increasing the concentration of cfDNA in a patient. By injecting a patient with lipid and/or polymer nanoparticles, agents that bind cfDNA, or inhibit deoxyribonucleases prior to collection of a sample of cfDNA, e.g., by way of a liquid biopsy, major pathways for the degradation of cfDNA are temporarily blocked, permitting transient accumulation of cfDNA. This strategy has the potential to dramatically enhance the quality of detection achieved by downstream cfDNA e analytical applications, such as sequencing applications.
A system and method for measuring and monitoring blood pressure is provided. The system includes a wearable device and a tonometry device coupled to the wearable device. The Tonometry device is configured to compress a superficial temporal artery (STA) of a user. A sensor pad is attached to the wearable device adjacent the tonometry device. A blood pressure sensor is integrated within the sensor pad for continuous, unobtrusive blood pressure monitoring.
The subject matter disclosed herein is generally directed to genetic variants associated with local adiposity traits and metabolic disease. Embodiments disclosed herein provide genetic variants associated with local adiposity traits obtained by adjusting adiposity traits for BMI and height. Embodiments disclosed herein also provide genes linked to variants and associated with the local adiposity traits. The local adiposity traits are associated with metabolic disorders. In example embodiments, variants indicate risk for a metabolic disorder and can be used to determine treatment. In example embodiments, genes associated with local adiposity traits and/or variants can be targeted therapeutically. In example embodiments, a risk for a metabolic disorder can be determined by detecting one or more risk variants associated with a local adiposity trait.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION, HIGH-SPEED CAPSULE ENDOMICROSCOPY
A probe for performing endomicroscopy, including: a light source; a waveguide coupled to the light source; a diffraction grating, the waveguide directing light from the light source to the diffraction grating; and a lens having a first aspheric surface and a second biconic surface, diffracted light from the diffraction grating being directed into the aspheric surface of the lens and being emitted from the biconic surface of the lens towards a transparent cylindrical surface of the probe.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
Described herein are methods for diagnosing and monitoring subjects with diseases associated with aberrant splicing, based upon detecting properly spliced isoforms and mis-spliced isoforms in a urine sample from the subject.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
C12Q 1/6865 - Promoter-based amplification, e.g. nucleic acid sequence-based amplification [NASBA], self-sustained sequence replication [3SR] or transcription-based amplification system [TAS]
G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATTENUATING ACOUSTIC WAVES
An acoustic filter can include a first substrate including a first plurality of holes directed, therethrough, a second substrate including a second plurality of holes directed therethrough, a chamber defined between the first substrate and the second substrate, and a membrane positioned within the chamber. The membrane can have a dimension other than the thickness of the membrane that can be less than a corresponding dimension of the chamber. The acoustic filter can be configured to attenuate a first acoustic wave that passes through the acoustic filter, the first acoustic wave can have a first amplitude above an amplitude threshold. The acoustic filter can be configured to passthrough a second acoustic wave without substantially attenuating the second acoustic wave, the second acoustic wave can have a second amplitude below' the amplitude threshold.
The technology described herein is directed to methods of determining oligonucleotide sequences, e.g. by enriching target sequences prior to sequencing the sequences.
Systems and methods are provided for provided for automatic evaluation of a human embryo. An image of the embryo is obtained and provided to a neural network to generate a plurality of values representing the morphology of the embryo. The plurality of values representing the morphology of the embryo are evaluated at an expert system to provide an output class representing one of a current quality of the embryo, a future quality of the embryo, a likelihood that implantation of the embryo will be successful, and a likelihood that implantation of the embryo will result in a live birth.
Described herein are perfusable 3D tubule-on-chip models comprising at least one tubule consisting of one patent lumen circumscribed by organoid- derived cells, and a multifluidic platform comprising at least one individually addressable chip. The models may further include an unseeded tubule, where the seeded tubule and the unseeded tubule are co-localized on the chip, and wherein the tubule and the unseeded tubule are embedded within a gelatin-fibrin extracellular matrix (ECM). Also, described here are methods of producing the described perfusable 3D tubule-on-chip models, and uses of the same.
C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions
The present application relates to polypeptides which are integrin antagonists. Methods of preparing the integrin antagonists and methods of treating diseases and disorders associated with abnormal levels and/or expression of one or more integrins are also provided.
C07D 211/22 - Heterocyclic compounds containing hydrogenated pyridine rings, not condensed with other rings with only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals directly attached to ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring carbon atoms with hydrocarbon radicals, substituted by singly bound oxygen or sulfur atoms by oxygen atoms
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
In some embodiments, devices, systems, and methods for advancing and positioning tethered capsule microendoscopes are provided. In some embodiments, a device for capsule endomicroscopy is provided, comprising: a tether having a proximal end and distal end; an optical fiber disposed within the tether; a tube enclosing at least a portion of the tether, the tube having a proximal end and a distal end, a diameter of the tube being larger than the diameter of the tether; a housing coupled to the distal end of the tether and the distal end of the tube; and an optical element disposed within the housing, the optical element being optically coupled to the distal end of the optical fiber and configured to direct light received from the optical fiber toward a periphery of the housing.
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
A61B 1/273 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the upper alimentary canal, e.g. oesophagoscopes, gastroscopes
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
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CHIMERIC ANTIGEN RECEPTOR T CELLS TARGETING THE TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT
The invention provides methods and compositions for use in treating cancer, which advantageously may be achieved by targeting of the tumor microenvironment.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells
Provided herein are computer-implemented methods for assigning maternal or fetal origin to one or more genetic variants in cell free DNA (cfDNA) from a sample from a pregnant mammal, preferably a pregnant human, using a probabilistic model for assigning maternal or fetal origin to genetic variants in DNA from a sample obtained from a pregnant mammal, wherein the model assigns maternal or fetal origin based on a combination of fetal fraction and DNA fragment size.
C12Q 1/6804 - Nucleic acid analysis using immunogens
G16B 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for biostatistics; ICT specially adapted for bioinformatics-related machine learning or data mining, e.g. knowledge discovery or pattern finding
G16B 5/00 - ICT specially adapted for modelling or simulations in systems biology, e.g. gene-regulatory networks, protein interaction networks or metabolic networks
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Genome editing approaches to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Described herein are methods and compositions for treating subjects with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) using CRISPR editing of exon 7 and/or intron 7 of SMN2.
Provided herein are methods of intracellular delivery of a substance to one or more cells. The methods include providing a substrate defining a micro-channel in fluid communication with a first chamber and optionally in fluid communication with a second chamber, the micro-channel having a hydraulic diameter that is less than a hydraulic diameter of the first and second chambers; and driving a cell suspension through the micro-channel, thereby: i) causing the one or more cells to be stretched along a direction of flow and ii) inducing a formation of one or more temporary pores in a membrane of the one or more cells, wherein the cell suspension comprises the one or more cells, a polymer, and the substance. Also provided are systems for the intracellular delivery of a substance to one or more cells.
Methods and compositions for reducing expansion of nucleotide repeats in a cell, comprising base editors and a guide RNA (gRNA) that directs the Cas-based enzyme to the splice acceptor site for mutL homolog 3 (MLH3) exon 7 or to the MLH3 endonuclease domain.
C12N 15/75 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora for Bacillus
A61K 31/711 - Natural deoxyribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only 2'-deoxyriboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or thymine and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
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Compositions and Methods for the Treatment and Diagnosis of Cancer
Disclosed herein are RNA methyltransferase inhibitors and methods of using and making the same. The inhibitors may be used in a method for the treatment of a subject in need of a treatment for a cancer by administering an effective amount of the RNA methyltransferase inhibitor and an effective amount of a DNA damaging agent to the subject.
A61K 31/517 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. quinazoline, perimidine
A61K 31/502 - Pyridazines; Hydrogenated pyridazines ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. cinnoline, phthalazine
One aspect of the invention provides a method of ovarian protection by administering to a female subject a composition comprising Mullerian inhibiting substance (MIS). Ovarian protection can be an induced arrest of folliculogenesis to preserve fertility. In some embodiments, ovarian protection is oncoprotection, the protection of the ovarian function during a cytotoxic treatment, e.g., chemotherapy. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of treating PCOS, the method comprising administering to a female subject a composition comprising recombinant MIS protein.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
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CROMOLYN DERIVATIVES AND RELATED METHODS OF IMAGING AND TREATMENT
Novel cromolyn analogs useful as imaging agents for detecting atherosclerotic plaques and for treating atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's Disease, and methods of making the cromolyn analogs, are disclosed. The cromolyn analogs have the general formula:
Novel cromolyn analogs useful as imaging agents for detecting atherosclerotic plaques and for treating atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's Disease, and methods of making the cromolyn analogs, are disclosed. The cromolyn analogs have the general formula:
Novel cromolyn analogs useful as imaging agents for detecting atherosclerotic plaques and for treating atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's Disease, and methods of making the cromolyn analogs, are disclosed. The cromolyn analogs have the general formula:
wherein X is OH, C1-C6 alkoxyl; Y and Z are independently selected from a C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxyl, halogen, un-substituted or C1-C6 substituted amine, 18F, 19F, or H; and n is 1, 2 , or 3; and wherein for structure (I), if n are both 1 and Y and Z are both H and X is OH.
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
A61K 31/192 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having aromatic groups, e.g. sulindac, 2-aryl-propionic acids, ethacrynic acid
A61K 31/352 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom condensed with carbocyclic rings, e.g. cannabinols, methantheline
A61K 31/353 - 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyrans, e.g. chroman, catechin
C07D 311/24 - Benzo [b] pyrans, not hydrogenated in the carbocyclic ring with oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached in position 4 with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached in position 2
The present disclosure provides bioorthogonal linkers and reagents, including trans-cyclooctene (“TCO”)- and tetrazine (“Tz”)-containing compounds. In a general aspect, the present disclosure provides reagents, conjugates, and bioactive molecules containing a trans-cyclooctene (“TCO”) fragment. Examples of TCO fragments include: Formulae (I) and (II).
The present disclosure provides bioorthogonal linkers and reagents, including trans-cyclooctene (“TCO”)- and tetrazine (“Tz”)-containing compounds. In a general aspect, the present disclosure provides reagents, conjugates, and bioactive molecules containing a trans-cyclooctene (“TCO”) fragment. Examples of TCO fragments include: Formulae (I) and (II).
A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
A61K 47/68 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an antibody, an immunoglobulin or a fragment thereof, e.g. an Fc-fragment
Disclosed herein are injectable hydrogel formulations prepared by integrating crosslinked hyaluronic acid into Pluronic F127 for an extended release of DFO nanochelators. Methods of manufacture and of use are also provided.
The present invention provides methods and compositions based on a non-naturally occurring nucleic acid construct encoding a fusion protein for quantitating levels of secretion in a single cell which may comprise a protein sequence which may comprise a cytoplasmic domain, a transmembrane domain and a vesicular domain, wherein the vesicular domain may comprise a protein tag sequence, wherein upon expression of the fusion protein by a cell, the fusion protein localizes to the membrane of a secretory vesicle such that the protein tag localizes to the lumen of the secretory vesicle, and wherein the protein tag binds to a cell-impermeable marker; whereby upon secretion of the contents of the secretory vesicle, the protein tag is exposed to the cell-impermeable marker, the fusion protein is recycled back into the cell, and the single cell becomes labeled with the marker relative to the amount of secretion.
The invention provides compositions and methods useful in characterizing and/or treating classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma and/or primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBL). In embodiments, the characterization is carried out using a biological sample comprising circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) from a subject.
C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
Disclosed herein are implantable vascular devices and methods of use thereof. Exemplary embodiments of the implantable vascular device comprise a tubular stent component, and one or more of a cell compartment, a graft component, or a bioscaffold, along with one or more support members providing a fixed position between the tubular stent component and the cell compartment, graft component, or bioscaffold. Preferably, the one or more support members provide a collapsible fixed position. Methods of use include methods of implanting and methods of removing, the device, as well as methods of reseeding the device, in some embodiments.
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions useful for the treatment of subjects suffering from Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). The methods include administering compositions comprising probiotics, such as Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (B. lactis) to subjects in need thereof.
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
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PANCREATIC DUCTAL ADENOCARCINOMA SIGNATURES AND USES THEREOF
Described herein are pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) signatures and methods of detecting the same in a sample from heterogeneity-score a subject. Also described herein, are methods of methods of diagnosing, prognosing, and/or treating PDAC in a subject that can include detecting one or more of the PDAC signatures.
C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
80.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NON-CONTACT CONSTRUCTION OF AN INTERNAL STRUCTURE
The present disclosure includes system, methods, and kits relating to creating a second structure with a plurality of first structures at a target site inside or adjacent to a host object. The methods include the step of generating a field that non-invasively penetrates into the host object. The methods further include the step of positioning a first portion of the plurality of first structures at the target site using a force corresponding to the field. Additionally, the methods include the step of linking the first portion of the plurality of first structures with one another and/or the host object at the target site to form the second structure.
A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
A device for carbon dioxide monitoring is disclosed. The device comprises: a photoluminescent carbon dioxide-sensitive probe comprising a polymer matrix and a sensing dye; a photon source configured to direct photons at the probe; a photodetector configured to detect light emitted from the probe when the photon source directs photons at the probe; a carbon dioxide permeable light redirection layer, wherein the carbon dioxide-sensitive probe is positioned between the light redirection layer and the photodetector; and a controller in electrical communication with the photon source and the photodetector, the controller being configured to execute a program stored in the controller to calculate a level of carbon dioxide adjacent the probe from an electrical signal received from the photodetector. In one form, the polymer matrix comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of acrylate polymers, methacrylate polymers, polyurethane polymers, and blends and copolymers thereof.
A61B 5/1459 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
G01J 1/58 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using luminescence generated by light
G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroups; Apparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
A system for performing retrograde tethered capsule endomicroscopy, including: a capsule including at least one outwardly-facing helical thread; a drive shaft coupled to the capsule and configured to rotate the capsule; and an optical system disposed within the capsule and configured to obtain circumferential imaging information. A method for performing retrograde tethered capsule endomicroscopy, comprising: providing a capsule comprising at least one outwardly-facing helical thread and an optical system disposed within the capsule; rotating the capsule using a drive shaft coupled to the capsule; and obtaining circumferential imaging information using the optical system disposed within the capsule.
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A method of treating and preventing viral infection in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of one or more inhibitors of folate or one-carbon metabolism pathways to the subject.
A61K 31/4412 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof having oxo groups directly attached to the heterocyclic ring
A61K 31/4162 - 1,2-Diazoles condensed with heterocyclic ring systems
A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
A61K 31/454 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pimozide, domperidone
A61K 31/427 - Thiazoles not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/198 - Alpha-amino acids, e.g. alanine, edetic acid (EDTA)
A61K 31/4418 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof having a carbocyclic ring directly attached to the heterocyclic ring, e.g. cyproheptadine
A61K 31/505 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
Described herein are compositions comprising, and methods for using, biocompatible cold slurries and methods of administering the same to provide reversible inhibition of peripheral nerves in a subject in need thereof.
A61K 31/167 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the nitrogen atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. lidocaine, paracetamol
A61K 31/245 - Amino benzoic acid types, e.g. procaine, novocaine
A61K 31/445 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine
A61K 47/18 - Amines; Amides; Ureas; Quaternary ammonium compounds; Amino acids; Oligopeptides having up to five amino acids
A61K 47/28 - Steroids, e.g. cholesterol, bile acids or glycyrrhetinic acid
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METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IN SITU MACROMOLECULE DETECTION AND USES THEREOF
The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for detecting nucleic acid sequences (e.g., coding and non-coding RNAs; nuclear/genomic DNA; mtDNA; pathogen nucleic acids, etc.) in a tissue sample, specifically providing improved matrices and matrix-employing methods for performance of nucleic acid capture and amplification in a tissue sample in situ and/or in a manner that retains spatial location information for captured nucleic acids (including nucleic acid-associated macromolecules).
A system for awake functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of an animal subject includes an RF coil apparatus and a tunnel apparatus. The RF coil apparatus includes an RF coil configured to be implanted on the animal subject, a head post coupled to the RF coil and comprising a housing and a circuit board positioned within the housing, and a connector coupled to the circuit board. The tunnel apparatus includes a first end having an opening, a second end, a slot positioned on a top side of the tunnel apparatus and configured to movably receive the head post of the RF coil apparatus, and an inner region configured to receive the animal subject and allow the animal subject to move from the first end to the second end.
G01R 33/34 - Constructional details, e.g. resonators
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
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APPARATUS, METHODS AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIA FOR IN SITU THREE-DIMENSIONAL RECONSTRUCTION OF LUMINAL STRUCTURES
An apparatus for determining a shape of a luminal sample including: a catheter including a lens, the catheter disposed within a strain-sensing sheath such that the lens rotates and translates; a structural imaging system optically coupled to the catheter; a strain-sensing system optically coupled to the catheter; and a controller coupled to the strain-sensing system and the structural imaging system. The controller determines: a first position of the catheter relative to the luminal sample at a first location within the strain-sensing sheath; a second position of the catheter relative to the luminal sample at a second location within the strain-sensing sheath; a first strain of the strain-sensing sheath at the first location; a second strain of the strain-sensing sheath at the second location; a local curvature of the luminal sample relative to the catheter; a local curvature of the catheter; and a local curvature of the luminal sample.
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for proteome mapping. One of the methods includes: identifying one or more target peptide sequences for a sample; estimating an elution order of one or more expected peptides from a chromatography column; and initiating generation of a first set of mass spectrometry spectra for the sample. The method also includes detecting peaks within the first set of mass spectrometry spectra to determine a real-time status with respect to the estimated elution order; selecting one or more peptide ions that are (i) observed in the first set of mass spectrometry spectra and (ii) included among the one or more peptides expected to be present in the sample; and initiating generation of a second set of mass spectrometry spectra for the one or more selected peptide ions.
A biosensor cartridge is disclosed. The biosensor cartridge, which detects biological material so as to generate an electrochemiluminescence signal, according to one aspect of the present invention, comprises: an electrode unit including a plurality of electrodes; and a dividing unit disposed on the electrode unit so as to divide the entire space provided on the electrode unit into a signal chamber and N-number of reaction chambers, which encompass the signal chamber, wherein the electrode unit includes a first electrode of which at least a portion is disposed in the reaction chambers, a second electrode disposed in the signal chamber, and N-number of connection electrodes disposed to electrically link the chemical reaction in the reaction chambers and the electrochemiluminescence signal generated in the signal chamber.
G01N 21/66 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light electrically excited, e.g. electroluminescence
Methods for increasing expression of a target gene, the method comprising introducing a CCCTC-binding factor (CTCF) binding site (CTCF-BS) into a promoter region of the target gene, e.g., within 500, 250, 200, 150, 100, 50, or 25 nucleotides of the transcription start site (TSS) for the target gene, and optionally expressing in or introducing into the cell a CTCF protein or variant thereof.
C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
A first layer, a first spacer layer, and a second layer of a semiconductor wafer can be etched to produce a plurality of columnar structures extending from the substrate layer and including a first optical cavity situated about the first gain medium, a second optical cavity situated about the second gain medium, and a first spacer region contacting the first gain medium and the second gain medium. Also, a photonic microparticle formed from a layered semiconductor wafer and of a columnar structure having a first optical cavity situated about a first gain medium, a second optical cavity situated about a second gain medium, and a first spacer region contacting the first gain medium and the second gain medium. The first optical cavity and the second optical cavity in the photonic microparticle are each capable of generating laser light with a distinct spectral peak when energetically excited.
Systems, methods, and devices are described herein for use in detecting and/or monitoring target extracellular vesicles ("EVs"), e.g., to detect and/or monitor treatment for a disease, e.g., for cancer, in a subject. The systems can include nano-plasmonic arrays of nanostructures arranged to form a periodic array on a substrate, and each nanostructure can include a nanopillar, a spacer layer, e.g., coated onto a metallic layer, and a plurality of metal nanoparticles bound to each of the nanopillars. The nano-plasmonic arrays amplify specific wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation and can be used to capture and image target EVs.
G01N 21/63 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light optically excited
G01N 15/02 - Investigating particle size or size distribution
Provided herein are compositions and methods of use thereof for treating Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) by targeting Rac family small GTPase 1 (RAC1 ) and/or Fos proto-oncogene, AP-1 transcription factor subunit (FOS) by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of RAC1 and/or FOS to a subject in need thereof.
The present application provides compounds that modulate the activity of one or more salt inducible kinases (SIKs). Pharmaceutical composition and methods of treating diseases associated with abnormal expression and/or activity of one or more SIKs are also provided.
C07D 405/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 409/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 519/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing more than one system of two or more relevant hetero rings condensed among themselves or condensed with a common carbocyclic ring system not provided for in groups or
C07D 401/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 403/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 403/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
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CHOLESTEROL REDUCING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
Microbes expressing cholesterol oxidoreductase (COR) proteins, methods of engineering the microbes expressing COR proteins, compositions and methods of using the microbes are provided.
A61K 31/575 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of three or more carbon atoms, e.g. cholane, cholestane, ergosterol, sitosterol
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli
C12N 9/04 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase acting on CHOH groups as donors, e.g. glucose oxidase, lactate dehydrogenase (1.1)
C12Q 1/26 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving oxidoreductase
The present disclosure provides methods of anchoring active molecules on the surface of a cell, methods of anchoring at least two active molecules on the surface of a cell, and methods of enhancing an immune response to a target cell in a human.
A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from viruses from RNA viruses
C12N 5/0783 - T cells; NK cells; Progenitors of T or NK cells
C07H 15/12 - Acyclic radicals, not substituted by cyclic structures attached to a nitrogen atom of a saccharide radical
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
C07K 16/30 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants from tumour cells
The present invention relates to use of the compound having Formula (I) or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, an N-oxide, a solvate, a metabolite, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof in the manufacture of a medicament or pharmaceutical composition for preventing, treating or lessening POD,
The present invention relates to use of the compound having Formula (I) or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, an N-oxide, a solvate, a metabolite, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof in the manufacture of a medicament or pharmaceutical composition for preventing, treating or lessening POD,
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
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HLA-II IMMUNOPEPTIDOME METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANTIGEN DISCOVERY
T cell responses are exquisitely antigen-specific and directed against peptide epitopes displayed by human leukocyte antigen (HLA) on the surface of presenting cells. In particular, class II HLA (HLA-II) is remarkably polymorphic, which allows for presentation of diverse peptide antigens to T cells, but also forms the basis for genetic associations with diverse immunopathologies across the spectrum of infectious disease and autoimmunity. Here, Applicants employ monoallelic immunopeptidomics to retrieve over 200,000 unique peptides presented by 41 HLA-II heterodimers covering major alleles across diverse ancestries. Applicants leveraged this expansive dataset to develop computational models that predict peptide antigens based on HLA-II binding properties and infer informative features of the protein antigens from which these peptides derive. Combining both peptide and (contextual) protein features, Applicants develop Context Aware Predictor of T cell Antigens (CAPTAn) to discover novel T cell epitopes from prokaryotes in the human microbiome and the viral pandemic pathogen SARS-CoV-2.
The invention features a method of treating a disease or disorder in a subject, the method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a 5′-tiRNA to treat the disease or disorder in the subject.
A61K 31/7105 - Natural ribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only riboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or uracil and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIALS FOR FOLLICULAR DELIVERY
The present invention provides compositions comprising energy (e.g., light) absorbing submicron particles (e.g., nanoparticles comprising a silica core and a gold shell) and methods for delivering such particles via topical application. This delivery is facilitated by application of mechanical agitation (e.g. massage), acoustic vibration in the range of 10 Hz-20 kHz, ultrasound, alternating suction and pressure, and microjets.
