by | Oct 22, 2019 | Klechevsky, Eynav
— The monoclonal antibodies developed are agaonistic monoclonal antibodies. These antibodies can help in enhancing the immune system by activating dendritic cell subsets. Furthermore, these antibodies are unique, as they can activate Dendritic cells without the need for cross-linking the receptor.
by | Oct 22, 2019 | Clark, Amy, Mahadevan, Jana, Urano, Fumihiko
— Technology Description
Dr. Fumihiko Urano at Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) and colleagues have developed therapeutic strategies to treat Wolfram syndrome. Wolfram syndrome is a rare, life-threating, genetic disorder characterized by insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipi…
by | Oct 22, 2019 | Colditz, Graham, McQueen, Amy, Sumner, Walton
— Quit Helpers is an interactive web-based tool to recommend pharmacotherapy to smokers based on medical and personal factors. Although general information about cessation aids is abundant, Quit Helpers automates the process of identifying a specific cessation aid or combination of aids for individua…
by | Oct 22, 2019 | Blumer, Kendall, Onken, Michael
— Disease indication – Uveal melanoma and other G protein-driven disorders, including other cancers (certain vascular tumors, colon, lung, adenocarcinoma, skin melanoma, thyroid adenoma), cholera and Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Drug format – small molecule (FR900359, a bioavailable inhibitor of…
by | Oct 22, 2019 | Fremont, Daved, Lu, Yun Hsuan, Lubman, Olga
— Researchers in Prof. Daved Fremont’s laboratory have identified two potent, soluble proteins that could prevent damage to transplanted organs and potentially treat other autoimmune and inflammatory diseases by evading the immune response instigated by chemokines.
In organ transplants, chemoki…