Infectious Diseases Summaries
Barrow, Melissa ; Diamond, Michael ; Fremont, Daved ; Pal, Pankaj
T-014734 Novel Murine Astroviruses
Loh, Joy ; Stappenbeck, Thaddeus ; Thackray, Larissa ; Virgin, Herbert ; Wang, David ; Yokoyama, Christine ; Zhao, Guoyan
T-012077
— Background: Mice are critical animal models for scientists investigating both basic and applied research principles. Several novel murine astroviruses have been identified in mouse facility at Washington University School of Medicine. Astroviruses are RNA viruses often associated with gastrointestin…
New diagnostic test method for infectious diseasesStorch, Gregory
T-013735
— Background: Viral infections are common causes of fever without an apparent source (FWS) in young children. Despite absence of bacterial infection, many febrile children are treated with antibiotics. Virus and bacteria interact with different pattern recognition receptors in circulating blood leuko…
Vaccines for the Pathogenic Fungus Cryptococcus Neoformans via Nasal InoculationLam, Woei Chuan ; Lodge, Jennifer ; Upadhya, Rajendra
T-014064
— Cryptococcus fungi are pathogenic fungi that, unless treated, are invariably fatal to those individuals infected, particularly to those who are immunocompromised. Recent reports indicate that Cryptococcus fungi infects 1,000,000 individuals per year and causes approximately 600,000 deaths. While ant…
Combination Artemisinin and Chemiluminescent Photodynamic Therapy for Treatment of Malaria and CancerGoldberg, Daniel ; Sigala, Paul
T-015173
— Background: Malaria, mainly caused by Plasmodium falciparum, results in over 200 million clinical cases a year and approximately 430,000 deaths a year. Tropical and sub-tropical countries have a high incidence of malaria cases because Anopheles mosquitoes thrive in warm temperatures and are able to …
Agonistic Anti-CD40 Monoclonal AntibodiesKlechevsky, Eynav
T-015344
— 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.
Urinary Biomarker of Uropathogen ColonizationHenderson, Jeffrey P. ; Hung, Chia ; Parker, Kaveri
T-011741
— Urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is one of the most common infectious diseases in women. The morbidity and economic impact are enormous, with over $2.5 billion spent annually on treatment. The high rates of recurrence, and the large numbers of women that …
Versatile airway management system to reduce exposure to aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogensIqbal, Zahid ; Lee, Jin Vivian ; Zayed, Mohamed
T-019443
— Technology Description Researchers in Dr. Mohamed Zayed’s laboratory have developed a versatile, sealable valve system for airway management devices that can protect healthcare workers by reducing their risk of exposure to aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens during risky pulmonary pro…
Low cost, versatile enzymatic synthesis of beta-lactone peptides for antibiotic or serine hydrolase inhibitor drug discoveryReck, Margaret ; Schaffer, Jason ; Wencewicz, Timothy
T-016508
— Chemists from Washington University have discovered and characterized an enzyme pathway that could be harnessed as an efficient platform to produce peptide beta-lactone libraries for drug discovery. Beta-lactones are a family of molecules with a structure similar to penicillin and therefore could po…
Human monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid proteinEllebedy, Ali
T-019492
— Species: Human Target: SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein Applications: Description: Two recombinant fully human monoclonal antibodies that recognize SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (data below). Related Web Links: Ellebedy Profile; Ellebedy Lab
Mouse monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (Ellebedy)Diamond, Michael ; Ellebedy, Ali ; Fremont, Daved
T-019438
— Species: Mouse Target: SARS-CoV-2 spike protein Applications: Description: Four murine monoclonal antibodies that recognize SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Data below includes avaiable antibodies (mCoV.1.1C02; mCoV.1.2C08; mCoV.1.2D09; mCoV.1.2F05). Related Web Links: Ellebedy Profile; Ellebedy Lab …
Human monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike proteinEllebedy, Ali ; McIntire, Katherine ; Mudd, Philip ; Schmitz, Aaron ; Turner, Jackson
T-019454
— Species: Human Target: SARS-CoV-2 spike protein Applications: Description: Ten recombinant fully human monoclonal antibodies that recognize SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (data below). Related Web Links: Ellebedy Profile; Ellebedy Lab Available Antibodies mAb name Ag 30.0000 10.0…
Mouse monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike proteinDiamond, Michael ; Fremont, Daved ; VanBlargan, Laura ; Zhao, Haiyan
T-019470
— Species: Mouse Target: SARS-CoV-2 spike protein Applications: Data: See table below for library of antibodies, inventor can recommend specific clones based on intended application. Related Web Links: Diamond Profile Available Antibodies Ab: Well # Final Boost flow cytometer…
Breath-based testing for malariaJohn, Audrey Odom "Audrey Odom" ; Schaber, Chad ; Trehan, Indi
T-016183
— Technology Description Researchers in Prof. Audrey Odom John’s laboratory have discovered a malaria “breathprint” that could be used for blood-free, rapid, field-stable, point-of-care testing and monitoring. In addition, certain molecules identified by the inventors could attract…
Uropathogen VaccinesDodson, Karen ; Ellebedy, Ali ; Feldman, Mario ; Hultgren, Scott ; Pinkner, Jerome ; Tamadonfar, Kevin ; Timm, Morgan
T-020120
— Technology Description Researchers in Scott Hultgren’s laboratory at Washington University have created two prospective vaccine treatments designed to prevent the colonization of prominent uropathogens. These vaccines have potential for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) with specific m…
Dynamic seal valve to prevent aerosol infectionCashin, John ; Hartquist, Chase ; Lowe, Halle ; Zayed, Mohamed
T-019628
— Technology Description Researchers in Mohamed Zayed’s lab at Washington University have developed a dynamic seal valve that creates a seal around devices with varying cross sections. This valve could be deployed in masks to protect health care workers from aerosol infection while using airwa…
Effective test for active tuberculosis infectionChandra, Pallavi ; Coullon, Heloise ; Philips, Jennifer
T-019244
— Technology Description Researchers in Jennifer Philips’ lab at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a more sensitive biomarker test for active tuberculosis infection. These biomarkers, found in the sputum and plasma, comprise of cholesterol metabolites that are cooperatively prod…
IP-10 as a blood biomarker of respiratory failureMudd, Philip
T-019671
— Technology Description Researchers in Philip Mudd’s lab at Washington University have developed a blood biomarker test that detects impending respiratory failure before existing diagnostics. High levels of the biomarker IP-10 in the blood are correlated with the subsequent development of acu…
SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies with distinct epitopes effective against multiple variantsEllebedy, Ali
T-019707
— Disease indication – SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) Drug format Drug class – Best-in-class Research stage and Preliminary data – The inventors have developed and characterized these antibodies, creating a chimeric version with a human IgG backbone for SARS2-38. The antibodies have …
SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody effective against all variantsAdams, Lucas ; Diamond, Michael ; Fremont, Daved ; VanBlargan, Laura
T-019791
— Disease indication – SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) Drug format – Chimeric monoclonal antibody Drug class – Best-in-class Research stage and Preliminary data – The inventors have developed and characterized this antibody, creating a chimeric version with a human IgG backbone. T…
An alternative approach in antimalarial drug designDjuranovic, Sergej ; Erath, Jessey Lee ; Pavlovic Djuranovic, Slavica
T-018688
— Technology Description Researchers in Sergei Djuranovic’s lab at Washington University have developed polybasic peptides and polymers to block Plasmodium falciparum adhesion as a treatment for malaria. These therapeutics reduce parasite infection of human cells, making this a promising alter…
Photothermal disinfection of N95 respiratorsJun, Young-Shin ; Singamaneni, Srikanth
T-019477
— Technology Description A team of researchers led by Young-Shin Jun have developed a polymer coating for N95 respirators that would permit fast, easy, and cheap N95 disinfection using only direct sunlight. The researchers coated the outermost fabric layer in polydopamine, which converts photon energ…
Fusion protein for treating multiple strains of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virusBasore, Katherine ; Diamond, Michael ; Fremont, Daved ; Kafai, Natasha ; Kim, Arthur ; Ma, Hongming ; Thackray, Larissa
T-019414
— Disease indication – Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) infection, either naturally-arising and as a result of bioterrorism Drug format – Biologic (soluble receptor fusion protein) Drug class – First-in-class Mode of action – This soluble fusion protein contains domain …
Early, specific, blood-based diagnostic for septic arthritisLuhmann, Scott
T-018905
— Technology Description: Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have identified blood-based cytokine signatures that could be used to specifically detect, distinguish and monitor septic arthritis, synovitis and osteomyelitis. This assay could enable timely, accurate treatment to avoid joi…
Fast, simple, low-cost point-of-care diagnostics for COVID-19 and other infectious diseasesBuchser, William ; Lalli, Matthew ; Milbrandt, Jeffrey ; Mitra, Robi
T-019442
— Technology Description A team of Washington University researchers has developed a low-cost molecular diagnostics kit and reader that could provide rapid, widespread screening and surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other infections. This technology utilizes a reverse-transcription loop-mediated isot…
Rapid Strep Throat Diagnostic Using Host Gene Expression AnalysisStorch, Gregory ; Yu, Jinsheng
T-019526
— Technology Description Researchers in Prof. Gregory Storch’s laboratory have developed a molecular assay that utilizes the patient/host gene expression pattern to rapidly identify acute group A streptococcus (GAS) infection in patients with pharyngitis (sore throat) to help guide appropriate…
Rapid, accurate RT-PCR test for enterovirus D68Storch, Gregory ; Wylie, Kristine ; Wylie, Todd
T-015155
— Technology Description A team of researchers at Washington University designed patented primers for a sensitive, specific, real-time reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) assay to quickly detect enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). EV-D68 is an emerging, highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause seve…
Chimpanzee adenovirus-based vaccine for COVID-19Curiel, David ; Diamond, Michael ; Dmitriev, Igor ; Hassan, Ahmed
T-019478
— Technology Description Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a chimpanzee adenovirus-based vaccine for COVID-19. COVID-19, the clinical syndrome caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection, has had extensive morbidity and mortality impacts and destabilized society. There is an urg…
Recombinant VSV vector for COVID-19 vaccine or drug screeningRothlauf, Paul ; Whelan, Sean
T-019338
— Background: Recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) has successfully been used to create a vaccine for Ebola virus that is currently on the market. Previously, Professor Sean Whelan and colleagues have exploited the VSV platform to create similar vectors for both SARS and MERS. Technology: The…
ViroCap: enhanced, efficient virome sequencing with metagenomic capture probesStorch, Gregory ; Wylie, Kristine ; Wylie, Todd
T-015124
— Technology Description A team of researchers at Washington University developed “ViroCap”, a patented capture probe technique for senistive, comprehensive, in-depth metagenomics analysis vertebrate viruses. This invention could enhance traditional metagenomics shotgun sequencing (MSS) w…
Antibiotic-sparing small molecule therapy for urinary tract infection and other Gram-negative pathogensDodson, Karen ; Hultgren, Scott ; Omattage, Natalie ; Pinkner, Jerome ; Yuan, Peng
T-018046
— Technology Description Researchers in Prof. Scott Hultgren’s laboratory have discovered an antibiotic-sparing method for treating infections from E. coli and other Gram-negative bacteria. This approach is designed to block pathogens from colonizing their host by using small molecule inhibito…
Target and small molecule drugs to selectively neutralize bacteria in urinary tract infectionsHenderson, Jeffrey P.
T-018628
— Technology Description Researchers in Prof. Jeffrey Henderson’s laboratory have discovered a drug target and a class of small molecule candidates that could be used to selectively prevent pathogenic enterobacteria from causing diseases such as urinary tract infections (UTIs). Currently, UTI…
Target and method to treat alphavirus infectionsBasore, Katherine ; Diamond, Michael ; Fremont, Daved ; Kim, Arthur ; Nelson, Christopher ; Thackray, Larissa ; Zhang, Rong
T-017583
— Technology Description Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have identified a target for therapeutic development and created methods to potentially treat arthritogenic alphavirus infection. Arthritogenic alphaviruses, including chikungunya (CHIKV), Ross River, Mayaro and O’nyong…
Monoclonal Antibodies Against Zika Virus and Purified Zika E ProteinDiamond, Michael ; Fernandez, Estefania ; Fremont, Daved ; Nelson, Christopher ; Platt, Derek ; Zhao, Haiyan
T-016168
— To generate a panel of antibodies against ZIKV, we serially infected Irf3/ mice 30 days apart with ZIKV MR-766 (Uganda, 1947) and ZIKV H/PF/2013 (French Polynesia, 2013). Irf3/ mice were used instead of wild-type (WT) mice, because ZIKV strains are deficient in evading type I interferon-mediated imm…
Metabolic biomarkers for accurate, real-time diagnostics and monitoring of C. difficile infectionCrowley, Jan ; Henderson, Jeffrey P. ; Robinson, John
T-019079
— Technology Description Researchers in Prof. Jeffrey Henderson’s laboratory have developed a method of analyzing metabolic biomarkers from fecal samples to more accurately identify C. difficile infection (CDI) and distinguish between symptomatic and asymptomatic colonization. CDI is currently …
Vaccine to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infectionCaparon, Michael ; Flores-Mireles, Ana ; Hultgren, Scott ; Pinkner, Jerome
T-013965
— Technology Description Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a vaccine strategy to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). CAUTIs are the most common cause of hospital-acquired infections. Many of these are caused by Enterococcus bacteria. CAUTIs a…
Therapy to treat and prevent respiratory disease in pre-term and at-risk neonatesMorley, Sharon "Celeste" ; Todd, Elizabeth (Betsy)
T-017434
— Technology Description Researchers in Prof. S. Celeste Morley’s laboratory have developed a long-lasting prophylactic therapy that could protect pre-term and at-risk infants from pneumonia, respiratory distress and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Neonates born prematurely are at increased risk f…
geOMV: Bacterial vaccine development platform using glycoengineered microbesFeldman, Mario
T-015094
— Technology Description Researchers in Prof. Mario Feldman’s laboratory have developed a patented, versatile, cost-effective platform for creating new multivalent vaccines for a variety of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. This technology, glycoengineered outer membrane vesicles (geOM…
Novel human astrovirus sequences for diagnostics and vaccine development for encephalitis and gastroenteritisFinkbeiner, Stacy ; Virgin, Herbert ; Wang, David ; Zhao, Guoyan
T-009294
— Technology Description A team of researchers at Washington University and the Centers for Disease Control discovered, sequenced and patented a novel human astrovirus that can cause encephalitis and gastroenteritis (non-etiologic diarrhea), offering a path to detection and diagnostics. The virus (…
