Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090087346 | Method for Harvesting Nanoparticles and Sequestering Biomarkers - Capture particles for harvesting analytes from solution and methods for using them are described. The capture particles are made up of a polymeric matrix having pore size that allows for the analytes to enter the capture particles. The pore size of the capture particles are changeable upon application of a stimulus to the particles, allowing the pore size of the particles to be changed so that analytes of interest remain sequestered inside the particles. The polymeric matrix of the capture particles are made of co-polymeric materials having a structural monomer and an affinity monomer, the affinity monomer having properties that attract the analyte to the capture particle. The capture particles may be used to isolate and identify analytes present in a mixture. They may also be used to protect analytes which are typically subject to degradation upon harvesting and to concentrate low an analyte in low abundance in a fluid. | 04-02-2009 |
20090148961 | SMART HYDROGEL PARTICLES FOR BIOMARKER HARVESTING - Capture particles for harvesting analytes from solution and methods for using them are described. The capture particles are made up of a polymeric matrix having pore size that allows for the analytes to enter the capture particles. The pore size of the capture particles may be changeable upon application of a stimulus to the particles, allowing the pore size of the particles to be changed so that analytes of interest remain sequestered inside the particles. The polymeric matrix of the capture particles may be made of co-polymeric materials having a structural monomer and an affinity monomer, the affinity monomer having properties that attract the analyte to the capture particle. The capture particles may be used to isolate and identify analytes present in a mixture. They may also be used to protect analytes which are typically subject to degradation upon harvesting and to concentrate low an analyte in low abundance in a fluid. | 06-11-2009 |
20090305432 | Polypeptide Molecular Switch - A polypeptide can conduct electricity in a closed circuit. Conformational changes in the polypeptide due to posttranslational modifications or ligand binding can effect the conductive properties of the polypeptide which can be measured. In such a closed circuit, a polypeptide having at least one residue capable of reversible modification can be used as a molecular switch. Circuits comprising such molecular switches can be used, for example, in methods for assessing the modification state of a polypeptide, determining the activity of an enzyme of interest, identifying compounds that affect the activity of an enzyme of interest, storing data, detecting the presence of a compound and identifying inhibitors of protein-protein interactions. | 12-10-2009 |
20100143949 | BIOMARKERS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER - Low molecular weight (LMW) peptides have been discovered that are indicative of colorectal cancer. Evaluating patient samples for the presence of such LMW peptides is an effective means of detecting colorectal cancer and monitoring the progression of the disease. The LMW peptides are particularly useful in detecting colorectal cancer during its early stages. | 06-10-2010 |
20100240543 | Method of isolating analytes from a sample - The current invention is a capture-particle comprising: a) a molecular sieve portion; and b) an analyte binding portion; wherein the molecular sieve portion, analyte binding portion or both further comprise a cross-linked region having modified porosity. Capture particles wherein the molecular sieve portion, analyte binding portion or both comprise pore dimensions sufficient to exclude molecules larger than about 60 kDa. These particles are useful in purification and diagnostic methods. Kits comprising the capture particles are also described. | 09-23-2010 |
20110046039 | POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS AND TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS - The invention provides methods and materials for identifying agents for preventing and/or treating anthrax and similar diseases. Embodiments provide strains and model systems for studying non-lethal and lethal exposure to anthrax and similar disease vectors. Embodiments provide materials and methods for using the strains and model systems for differential profiling, such as proteomic profiling, such as differentiation phosphorylation profiling, to target identification and therapeutics discovery and development. Embodiments provide pharmaceutically acceptable compositions, and methods for using them to prevent and/or treat anthrax and similar diseases comprising an agent that decreases the activity of caspase ΒΌ, such as YVAD, and/or an agent that increases the phosphorylation of AKT, such as IB-MECA or Cl-IB-MECA, together with, in particular embodiments, an antibiotic, such as ciprofloxacin. Kits comprising the same are provided as well, among other things. | 02-24-2011 |
20110137627 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HOMOLOGOUS CONTROL OF NETWORKS - A system and method for creating at least one new network, comprising: selecting at least one node and at least one set of reactions where reagents in each reaction of the at least one set of reactions are known in at least one reference network; and creating at least one new network by causing the at least one new network to behave in a similar way with respect to the at least one node and the at least one set of reactions as the at least one reference network reacts with the at least one node and the at least one set of reactions. | 06-09-2011 |
20120076770 | Modulation of autophagy and and serotonin for treatment of multiple myeloma related diseases - THE INVENTION RELATES TO compounds, proteins and methods of treatment therewith. Aspects of embodiments of the invention further relates to compounds and methods of treatment for bone, bone marrow, and bone tissue. | 03-29-2012 |
20120083422 | Glioblastoma Biomarkers, and Methods and Compositions - Glioblastoma multiforme biomarkers, methods, and compositions are provided. Methods of selecting a treatment for a patient with a brain neoplasm, including Glioblastoma multiforme, are provided. Methods of treating a patient at risk for Glioblastoma multiforme are provided. | 04-05-2012 |
20120164749 | Smart Hydrogel Particles for Biomarker Harvesting - Capture particles for harvesting analytes from solution and methods for using them are described. The capture particles are made up of a polymeric matrix having pore size that allows for the analytes to enter the capture particles. The pore size of the capture particles are changeable upon application of a stimulus to the particles, allowing the pore size of the particles to be changed so that analytes of interest remain sequestered inside the particles. The polymeric matrix of the capture particles are made of co-polymeric materials having a structural monomer and an affinity monomer, the affinity monomer having properties that attract the analyte to the capture particle. The capture particles may be used to isolate and identify analytes present in a mixture. They may also be used to protect analytes which are typically subject to degradation upon harvesting and to concentrate low an analyte in low abundance in a fluid. | 06-28-2012 |
20130243700 | Proteomic Antisense Molecular Shield and Targeting - The present invention provides compositions and methods for shielding and directing agents to biological targets in cellular systems for therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic uses. Vascular devices are also provided which have coated surfaces that contain proteomic antisense, as well as therapeutic and other biological agents attached thereto. | 09-19-2013 |