Monomeric and Oligomeric Compounds as Contraceptives and Endocrine Therapeutics
Summary:
NICHD is seeking research co-development partners and/or licensees for development of this invention as a male contraceptive.
Improved Gene Therapy Vectors for the Treatment of Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia (GSD-1a)
Summary:
NICHD is seeking licensees for development of an adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors for the treatment of glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSD-Ia).
Molecular Classification of Primary Mediastinal Large B Cell Lymphoma Using Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin-Embedded Tissue Specimens
Description of Technology:
Primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is an aggressive type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that mostly occurs in people between the ages of 30-40. It accounts for 5-7% of all aggressive lymphomas. The diagnosis of PMBCL is challenging as the histological features of PMBCL overlap with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), another most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Available evidence suggests that PMBCL responds much more favorably to the DA-EPOCH-R chemotherapy regimen than to the standard R-CHOP regimen used to treat DLBCL.
A Preclinical Model for Mutant Human EGFR-driven Lung Adenocarcinoma
Description of Technology:
Previously described epidermal growth factor receptor- (EGFR) driven tumor mouse models develop diffuse tumors, which are dissimilar to human lung tumor morphology and difficult to measure by CT and MRI scans. Scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have developed and characterized a genetically engineered mouse (GEM) model of human EGFR-driven tumor model (hEGFR-TL) that recapitulates the discrete lung tumor nodules similar to those found in human lung tumor morphology.
Parental A2780 Ovarian Cancer Cell Line and Derivative Cisplatin-resistant and Adriamycin-resistant A2780 Cell Lines
Description of Technology:
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common and lethal types of gynecological malignancies worldwide, accounting for approximately 295,000 new cases and 185,000 deaths annually. The high lethality rate is due to multiple reasons, including recurrence and the resistance of recurrent tumors to chemotherapy. Cell line models are crucial for preclinical cancer studies, to identify mechanisms of disease, to study drug resistance, and to screen for candidate therapeutics.
A Preclinical Orthotopic Model for Glioblastoma Multiforme that Represents Key Pathways Aberrant in Human Brain Cancer
Description of Technology:
Current therapies for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the highest grade malignant brain tumor, are mostly ineffective, and better preclinical model systems are needed to increase the successful translation of drug discovery efforts into the clinic. Scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have developed and characterized an orthotopic genetically engineered mouse (GEM)-derived model of GBM that closely recapitulates various human GBM subtypes and is useful for preclinical evaluation of candidate therapeutics.
A Viral Exposure Signature to Define and Detect Early Onset Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Summary:
NCI seeks proposals from parties interested in co-development and licensing opportunities to employ biomarker viral exposure signature in diagnostic assays of early onset HCC.
T-Cell Therapy Against Patient-Specific Cancer Mutations
Description of Technology:
Human cancers contain genetic mutations that are unique to each patient. Some of the mutated peptides are immunogenic, can be recognized by T cells, and therefore, may serve as therapeutic targets.
A Novel Genetically Encoded Inhibitor of Hippo Signaling Pathway to Study YAP1/TAZ-TEAD Dependent Events in Cancer
Summary:
The NCI Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology seeks statements of capability or interest from parties interested in licensing this novel inhibitor of the Hippo signaling pathway.
Peptide Hydrogels for Rate-Controlled Delivery of Therapeutics
Description of Technology:
Hydrogels represent an attractive controlled drug-delivery system that have been used in various clinical applications, such as: tissue engineering for wound healing, surgical procedures, pain management, cardiology, and oncology. High-water content of hydrogels confers tissue-like physical properties and the crosslinked fibrillar network enables encapsulation of labile small molecule drugs, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, proteins, nanoparticles, or cells.