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This technology includes a mouse model of Pompe disease, created by targeted inactivation of the acid alpha-glucosidase gene, to test novel therapies. Pompe disease is a severe muscle disorder that affects people at any age. It is a rare genetic disease caused by a deficiency of a lysosomal enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase. The enzyme degrades glycogen to glucose in the lysosomes. The deficiency leads to accumulation of glycogen in multiple organs, but cardiac and skeletal muscles are most severely affected.

This technology includes antibodies against TL 1A for the inhibition of TL 1A-DR3 interactions for the diagnosis and treatment of various autoimmune diseases. Through the use of our developed hamster anti-mouse and mouse anti-human monoclonal antibodies, we’ve demonstrated that treatment with anti-mouse TL 1A prevented collagen-induced arthritis and TNBS-induced colitis NEED TO UPDATE

This technology includes the use of genetic markers to predict the response of patients, particularly children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJiA), to anakinra treatment. Anakinra is a human recombinant IL-1 RA used in treating sJiA, a severe childhood inflammatory disease where early and effective treatment is essential for better long-term outcomes. Through the analysis of 38 children with sJiA treated with anakinra, specific sJiA-associated SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) were identified as predictors of therapeutic failure, with a significant odds ratio of 17.3.

This technology involves the utilization of highly effective nanobodies, specifically camelid antibodies, derived from immunized llamas to neutralize SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, it employs a unique mouse model, called a "nanomouse," that is engineered to express antibody genes from camels, alpacas, and dromedaries. These nanobodies offer significant advantages over traditional human and mouse antibodies due to their smaller size, which allows them to effectively target and bind to specific areas on antigens.

This technology includes mouse models of TL 1A diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis, to be used as a platform for studying therapeutic agents. The TNF family cytokine TL 1A co-stimulates T-cells through Its receptor and is required for autoimmune pathology driven by diverse T-cell subsets. Blocking TL 1A in mouse models of these diseases is efficacious blocking TL 1A may be useful for therapy of diseases in which TL 1A plays a pathogenic role.

This technology includes a method which enables high-speed, super-resolution microscopy at a very high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), for biological applications within ~200 nm (the evanescent wave decay length) of a coverslip surface. Instant TIRF/SIM may be implemented simply by modifying and adding to the excitation optics that are already present within a conventional instant SIM design. We enforce TIRF excitation by removing all wave vectors that propagate into the objective lens at sub-critical angles.

This technology includes synthesis of S-2-((S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-N'-((4-chlorophenyl) sulfonyl)-4-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1 H-pyrazole-1-carboximidamido)- 3-(methyld3) butanamide-d5, octadeuterated JD5037 for possible use in clinical Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME) studies for drug discovery studies.

This technology includes a newly designed, truncated Evans Blue (EB) form which allows labeling with metal isotopes for nuclear imaging and radiotherapy. Unlike previous designs, this new form of truncated EB confers site specific mono-labeling of desired molecules. The newly designed truncated EB form can be conjugated to various molecules including small molecules, peptides, proteins and aptamers to improve blood half-life and tumor uptake, and confer better imaging, therapy and radiotherapy.

This technology includes a novel advancement in developing vaccines targeting norovirus, tailored specifically for a more robust and effective response. It centers around an improved version of Virus-Like Particles (VLPs) uniquely engineered for greater stability and efficacy. These enhanced VLPs are designed to remain intact even when faced with the body's immune responses, overcoming a key limitation of previous vaccine designs.