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Thalidomide and its close analogs (lenalidomide and pomalidomide) are widely used to treat a variety of diseases, such as multiple myeloma and other cancers as well as the symptoms of several inflammatory disorders. However, thalidomide is known for its teratogenic adverse effects when first clinically introduced in the 1950s, and is associated with drowsiness and peripheral neuropathy. Hence, there is intense interest to synthesize, identify and develop safer analogs. 

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The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for clinical validation and to further develop the technology. 

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NICHD seeks co-development partners and/or licensees for the further development of methods to target the La protein for the regulation of osteoclast fusion and osteoclastogenesis.

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The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) seeks licensees and/or research co-development partners for the development of an injectable contraceptive for women with a pharmaceutical formulation containing levonorgestrel butanoate (LB), a steroidal progestin.

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The National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) seeks licensees and/or commercial partners to develop topical formulations of margaric acid to treat allodynia, neuropathy, and pain caused by chronic inflammation.  

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Biological homeostasis is a state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by a living organism observed at the cellular level.  Biological homeostasis can vary in order to alter the cellular physical and chemical conditions.

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The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for the development of tamper-less tensor elastography imaging in assessing disease (e.g., cancer), normal and abnormal developmental processes, degeneration and trauma in the brain and other soft tissues, and other applications.

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The NICHD is seeking licensees for development of Carboxypeptidase E (CPE) as a therapy for MCI or AD.

This technology focuses on enhancing cementum production, a key component in treating periodontal regression. The method involves inhibiting ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase phosphodiesterases (ENPP1), enzymes that play a significant role in mineralization processes. Pyrophosphate (PPi) is known to impede the growth of hydroxyapatite crystals, essential for mineralization. ENPP1 catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP, generating PPi, which then hinders mineralization.

Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) is one of several ebolaviruses that cause Ebola virus disease (EVD). Sporadic outbreaks continue to occur in Central Africa, highlighting the need for effective vaccines that provide rapid protection.