Thermosensitive Hydrogel Bioink for Vascular Tissue Engineering
The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for a thermosensitive, pro-angiogenic material designed for 3D bioprinting.
iPSC Differentiation Protocol for Fibroblast and Endothelial Cell Generation
The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for the development of a novel iPSC differentiation protocol for generating fibroblasts and endothelial cells.
Myocilin Mutant Cell Lines for Glaucoma Research and Drug Screening
The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies targeting myocilin mutations in glaucoma.
RS-1 Knockout Mouse Model for X-Linked Retinoschisis (XLRS) Research
The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for the development of a transgenic mouse model for X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS).
Gene Therapy for Treatment of CRX-Autosomal Dominant Retinopathies
Description of Technology:
Mutations in the cone rod homeobox (CRX) transcription factor lead to distinct retinopathy phenotypes, including early-onset vision impairment in dominant Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA). Adeno-Associated virus (AAV) vector-mediated delivery of a CRX cDNA under the control of a CRX promoter region partially restored photoreceptor phenotype and expression of phototransduction genes in an in vitro model of CRX-LCA.
RP2 and RPGR Vectors For Treating X-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
X-linked forms of retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) are relatively severe blinding disorders, resulting from progressive photoreceptor dysfunction primarily caused by mutations in RPGR or RP2 gene.
Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor Peptides and Their Use for Treating Retinal Degeneration
Summary:
The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for the development of an AAV2-based delivery system or an eyedrop formulation to deliver a Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor (PEDF) peptide as a gene-agnostic approach to treating inherited retinal diseases.
MODIFIED PIGMENT EPITHELIUM-DERIVED FACTOR PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE
Summary:
The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for the development of an eyedrop formulation to deliver a series of peptides as a gene-agnostic approach to treating inherited retinal diseases.
Identification of Biomarkers for Onchocerciasis Control and Elimination
The technology outlined in the document is focused on the discovery of novel biomarkers for Onchocerciasis, a parasitic disease also known as river blindness, which is transmitted by blackfly vectors. The document describes the identification of the first Onchocerca volvulus-encoded molecules that are adult-specific and can be used as markers for macrofilaricidal activity, which is the ability to kill adult worms.
Advanced Gene Editing Technology for Therapeutic Applications
The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for the development of advanced gene editing technology for therapeutic applications.