THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Zuckermann, Federico A.
Sligar, Stephen G.
Abstract
Immunogenic compositions that include a full-length influenza A virus matrix 2 (M2) protein, an amphipathic molecule, and at least one phospholipid, which assemble to form a nanodisc, are described. Use of the immunogenic compositions, for example as a universal influenza virus vaccine, is described.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (USA)
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Sampen, Hee-Jeong Im
Liu, Ying
Abstract
Disclosed herein are nanoparticles comprising Pazopanib or a derivative thereof encapsulated by the copolymer poly(lactic-co-gly colic acid) (PLGA). Also disclosed herein are methods for treating osteoarthritis, inhibiting or preventing cartilage degeneration, and reducing or inhibiting pain-associated depression in subjects with joint pain with nanoparticles comprising Pazopanib or a derivative thereof.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Long, Stephen P.
Wang, Yu
Chan, Kher Xing
Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to genetically altered plants with increased activity of one or more of a PPDK regulatory protein (PDRP), a Rubisco activase (Rea) protein, or a Rubisco protein that have increased photosynthetic efficiency under fluctuating light conditions. Further, aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods of producing and cultivating the genetically altered plants of the present disclosure.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Gabazza, Esteban
Gabazza, Corina
Cann, Isaac
Abstract
Provided are a colicin-fighting monoclonal antibody molecule or a derivative thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same, for ameliorating acute lung injury and acute worsening of pulmonary fibrosis. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention contains a monoclonal antibody molecule that fights against colicin, which is a peptide that stores a variety of staphylococcus strains including staphylococcus nepalensis, or a derivative of the monoclonal antibody molecule.
A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
A61P 1/16 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for liver or gallbladder disorders, e.g. hepatoprotective agents, cholagogues, litholytics
A61P 7/00 - Drugs for disorders of the blood or the extracellular fluid
A61P 11/00 - Drugs for disorders of the respiratory system
A61P 13/12 - Drugs for disorders of the urinary system of the kidneys
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
PAI LIFE SCIENCES INC. (USA)
Inventor
Kalyanasundaram, Ramaswamy
Carter, Darrick
Gray, Sean
Abstract
The present invention is a multivalent immunogenic composition for immunizing an animal against filariasis. In some aspects, the antigens of the multivalent immunogenic composition are protein-based, DNA-based, or a combination thereof. This invention also provides a method and kit for detecting a filarial nematode and determining vaccine efficacy.
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (USA)
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Thatcher, Gregory R.
Shen, Zhengnan
Xiong, Rui
Ratia, Kiira
Rong, Lijun
Cooper, Laura
Abstract
Provided herein are PLpro inhibitors and methods of treating and/or preventing an infection caused by a coronavirus by administration of one or more of said PLpro inhibitors to a subject in need thereof, as well as pharmaceutical formulations and kits for use in these methods.
A61K 31/24 - Esters, e.g. nitroglycerine, selenocyanates of carboxylic acids having an aromatic ring attached to a carboxyl group having an amino or nitro group
C07C 229/42 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton with carboxyl groups linked to the six-membered aromatic ring, or to the condensed ring system containing that ring, by saturated carbon chains
7.
SPECIFIC DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES USING ACTIVATE CLEAVE & COUNT (ACC) TECHNOLOGY
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Cunningham, Brian T.
Ganguli, Anurup
Canady, Taylor D.
Li, Nantao
Xiong, Ying
Ghosh, Shreya
Xiong, Yanyu
Akin, Lucas D.
Abstract
The current disclosure provides a simple single-step room temperature Activate Cleave and Count (ACC) assay coupled to Photonic Resonator Absorption Microscopy (PRAM) in an amplification-free approach. The assay, and associated system and method disclosed herein allow for detection of viral and bacterial pathogens as well disease such as cancer at the point of care.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Moore, Jeffrey S.
Geubelle, Philippe H.
Sottos, Nancy R.
Firestone, Elizabeth C.
Lloyd, Evan M.
Abstract
A method of spontaneously patterning a polymer during frontal polymerization includes activating an initiation region of a monomer solution to initiate a polymerization reaction. A polymerization front is generated and propagates through the monomer solution in a radial or longitudinal direction away from the initiation region. The monomer solution is spontaneously heated downstream of the polymerization front by thermal transport away from the polymerization reaction. Once a localized region of the monomer solution reaches a temperature sufficient for spontaneous initiation of another polymerization reaction, a new polymerization front is generated and propagates through the monomer solution in a circumferential or transverse direction. The spontaneous heating of the monomer solution downstream of the polymerization front and the initiation of another polymerization reaction occurs cyclically, producing multiple new polymerization fronts and spatial variations in reaction temperature across the monomer solution. Once polymerization is complete, a spontaneously patterned polymer is formed.
C08G 61/02 - Macromolecular compounds containing only carbon atoms in the main chain of the macromolecule, e.g. polyxylylenes
C08J 9/26 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof by elimination of a solid phase from a macromolecular composition or article, e.g. leaching out
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Irudayaraj, Joseph Maria Kumar
Fayyaz, Muhammad
Tsipursky, Michael
Ren, Wen
Abstract
A unique class of perfluorocarbon-free Dextran-based oxygen nanobubbles (DONBs) and formulations thereof. The critical components in the formulation are chosen among the U.S. Food, and Drug Administration's (FDA) approved compounds, which provide a biocompatible environment for incorporating pharmaceutical agents. Moreover, the nanobubbles are fabricated with simple sonication and homogenization method that easily fulfills the current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) requirements, which will promote scaleup production for commercial manufacturing. The formulated DONBs release oxygen over an extended period to keep the partial pressure of oxygen within the inner retina high and thus preserve retinal tissue from ischemia.
A61K 31/4709 - Non-condensed quinolines containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/569 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids not substituted in position 17 beta by a carbon atom, e.g. oestrane, oestradiol substituted in positions 10 and 13 by a chain having at least one carbon atom, e.g. androstane, testosterone substituted in position 17 alpha, e.g. ethisterone
A61K 31/573 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone substituted in position 21, e.g. cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisone or aldosterone
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Giulianotti, Pier Cristoforo
Vogler, Andreas
Abstract
A robotic surgical station (1), comprising: ? a wheeled base (100) configured to be rested on the ground; ? a partial-ring shaped structure (210) slidably coupled to the based (210) to be rotatable relative to the base (100) about a horizontal roll axis (R) passing through a center (C) of the ring shape; ? a patient's bed (600) restrained to a first arcuate segment (211) of the partial-ring shaped structure (210) at a first mount (220); * a plurality of robotic arms (900) restrained to a second arcuate segment (212) of the partial-ring shaped structure (210) at a second mount (250); and ? a remote control unit (801) that may be used by a surgeon to command one or more of said plurality of robotic arms (900), wherein the second arcuate segment (212) is rotatable sideways with respect to the first arcuate segment (211) in such a way to allow full access to the patient's bed (600) by a surgeon.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Flaherty, David William
Barton, David G.
Chen, Xue
Berdugo Diaz, Claudia Eugenia
Luo, Jing
Yun, Yangsik
Abstract
A process for producing an ether including treating (a) an ester with (b) hydrogen in the presence of (c) a heterogeneous catalyst to reduce the ester by hydrogenation to form an ether product.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Boudreau, Matthew
Abstract
Small molecule ER? biomodulators that kill therapy-resistant ERa positive breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancer cells are disclosed. In one embodiment, the small molecule biomodulator has increased therapeutic utility because of an increased ability to kill therapy-resistant cancer cells compared to BHPI and other conventional therapies (endocrine therapies, tamoxifen, and fulvestrant/ICI). The small molecule biomodulators not only inhibit proliferation of the cancer cells but kills them, which prevents reactivation of tumors years later. Compounds of the invention, such as ErSO-DFP, are effective for treating ERa positive cancers such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, cervical carcinoma, endometrial cancer, and the like.
A61K 31/454 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pimozide, domperidone
C07D 401/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
C07D 403/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
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DEVICE AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF AMMONIA AND NITRATES UNDER AMBIENT CONDITIONS
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Kani, Nishithan C.
Prajapati, Aditya
Singh, Meenesh R.
Abstract
The disclosure relates to units, systems and methods for producing ammonia from a nitrogen-containing feedstock from sources like wastewater, ammonium nitrate solution, or an input gas containing one or more nitrogen-containing species, which can advantageously reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and energy consumption, as well as balance the nitrogen cycle.
C02F 1/461 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis
H01M 8/0656 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants by electrochemical means
C25B 11/075 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound
C25D 3/38 - Electroplating; Baths therefor from solutions of copper
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Metcalf, William W.
Polidore, Alexander L.
Abstract
Here we show that P. ananatis produces at least three phosphonates, two of which were purified and structurally characterized. The first, designated pantaphos, was shown to be 2-(hydroxy(phosphono)methyl)maleate; the second, a probable biosynthetic precursor, was shown to be 2-(phosphonomethyl)maleate. Purified pantaphos is both necessary and sufficient for the hallmark lesions of onion center rot. Moreover, when tested against mustard seedlings, the phytotoxic activity of pantaphos was comparable to the widely used herbicides glyphosate and phosphinothricin. Pantaphos was also active against a variety of human cell lines.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION (USA)
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC (USA)
Inventor
Gaines, Todd
Rodrigues Alves De Figueiredo, Marcelo
Tranel, Patrick John
Giacomini, Darci Ann
Beffa, Roland
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a plant or plant part comprising a polynucleotide encoding a CYP81E polypeptide, the expression of the polynucleotide confers to the plant or plant part tolerance to synthetic auxin herbicides, such as 2,4-D. The disclosure further provides kits for identifying herbicide resistant plants and methods for determining whether a plant is herbicide resistant.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Burke, Martin D.
Maji, Arun
Abstract
Disclosed are C16 amide derivatives of C2'-epi-amphotericin B (C2'epiAmB) and salts thereof characterized by improved clinical efficacy with reduced toxicity compared to AmB. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, comprising any of the disclosed compounds or salts thereof, as well as methods of treatment and therapeutic uses of the same.
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
C07H 17/08 - Hetero rings containing eight or more ring members, e.g. erythromycins
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KRILL OIL COMPOSITION ENRICHED IN LPC-DHA AND LPC-EPA
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
AKER BIOMARINE HUMAN INGREDIENTS AS (Norway)
Inventor
Myhren, Finn
Hals, Petter-Arnt
Hoem, Nils
Storsve, Andreas Berg
Subbaiah, Papasani V.
Yalagala, Poorna
Dhavamani, Sugasini
Tai, Leon
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions comprising phosphatidylcholine derived compounds carrying an omega-3 fatty acid for use in prophylaxis or therapy, particularly when administered systemically. This invention further relates to a modified krill oil composition enriched in LPC-DHA and LPC-EPA, methods of making and methods of using to treat neurological and ocular disorders.
A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
A61K 35/612 - Crustaceans, e.g. crabs, lobsters, shrimps, krill or crayfish; Barnacles
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Procko, Erik
Malik, Asrar
Rehman, Jalees
Zhang, Lianghui
Xiong, Shiqin
Abstract
Modified angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) polypeptides are described. The modified polypeptides include at least one amino acid substitution that allows the polypeptide to bind better to the S surface glycoprotein of coronaviruses that use ACE2 as a cell entry receptor, either through direct increases in affinity or through improved folding and expression of ACE2. Use of the modified ACE2 polypeptides for inhibiting CoV entry, replication and/or spread, for pre-exposure and post-exposure CoV prophylaxis, and for treating a CoV infection (e.g. COVID-19), is also described.
C12N 9/64 - Proteinases derived from animal tissue, e.g. rennin
A61K 47/64 - Drug-peptide, drug-protein or drug-polyamino acid conjugates, i.e. the modifying agent being a peptide, protein or polyamino acid which is covalently bonded or complexed to a therapeutically active agent
A61K 47/68 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an antibody, an immunoglobulin or a fragment thereof, e.g. an Fc-fragment
A61K 38/48 - Hydrolases (3) acting on peptide bonds (3.4)
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Kalyanasundaram, Ramaswamy
Abstract
The present invention is a multivalent immunogenic composition for immunizing an animal against filariasis. In some embodiments, the antigens of the multivalent immunogenic composition are protein-based, DNA-based, or a combination thereof. This invention also provides a method and kit for detecting a filarial nematode and determining vaccine efficacy.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Gabazza, Esteban
D'Alessandro-Gabazza, Corina
Cann, Isaac
Abstract
Staphylococcus nepalensis releases corisin, a peptide conserved in diverse staphylococci, that induces apoptosis of lung epithelial cells. Therefore, methods and apparatus for detecting the presence of corisin in a biological sample of a patient are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions, such as antibodies, and methods for treating patents having or suspected of having fibrosis.
C07K 16/40 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against enzymes
A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
A61P 11/00 - Drugs for disorders of the respiratory system
C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
C07K 14/31 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Micrococcaceae (F) from Staphylococcus (G)
C07K 16/12 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from bacteria
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
CHICAGO BIOSOLUTIONS, INC. (USA)
Inventor
Rong, Lijun
Thatcher, Gregory R.
Gaisina, Irina
Peet, Norton
Abstract
Vaccination is the most prevalent prophylactic means for controlling seasonal influenza infections. However, an effective vaccine usually takes at least 6 months to develop for the circulating strains. Therefore, new therapeutic options are needed for acute treatment of influenza infections to control this virus and prevent epidemic/pandemic situations from developing. Described herein are fast-acting, orally active acylated amino-substituted heterocyclyl compounds effective to control this virus. In one aspect, described herein is a method of treating an influenza infection in a subject comprising administering to the subject the compounds described herein.
A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
A61K 31/4468 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine having a nitrogen atom directly attached in position 4, e.g. clebopride, fentanyl
A61K 31/4706 - 4-Aminoquinolines; 8-Aminoquinolines, e.g. chloroquine, primaquine
A61P 31/16 - Antivirals for RNA viruses for influenza or rhinoviruses
C07D 209/40 - Nitrogen atoms, not forming part of a nitro radical, e.g. isatin semicarbazone
C07D 215/42 - Nitrogen atoms attached in position 4
C07D 401/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
22.
PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF TREATING SEPSIS, ATHEROSCLEROSIS, THROMBOSIS, STROKE, HEART ATTACK AND INFLAMMATION
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Du, Xiaoping
Cheng, Ni
Abstract
The present disclosure provides peptides that inhibit a binding interaction between a ß integrin and a G protein subunit, as well as compositions, e.g., pharmaceutical compositions, particularly nanoparticle compositions, comprising the same and to methods of using the peptides to treat atherosclerosis, thrombosis, stroke, heart attack, inflammation, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), autoimmune diseases, AV Fistula for hemodialysis or organ transplantation.
A61P 9/00 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system
A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof
C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Burke, Martin D.
Maji, Arun
Zhang, Jiabao
Abstract
Disclosed are C16 ester derivatives of C2'epi-amphotericin B (C2'epiAmB) characterized by improved clinical efficacy with reduced toxicity compared to AmB. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the C 16 ester derivatives of C2'epiAmB, therapeutic methods of using the C16 ester derivatives of C2'epiAmB, and methods of making the C16 ester derivatives of C2'epiAmB.
A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Zhang, Jiabao
Yan, Su
Burke, Martin D.
Maji, Arun
Nian, Yong
Abstract
Disclosed are C 16 amide derivatives of C2'epi-amphotericin B (C2'epiAmB) and amphotericin B (AmB), characterized by improved clinical efficacy with reduced toxicity compared to AmB. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising either type of the C16 amide derivatives, and therapeutic methods of using either type of the C 16 amide derivatives; and methods of making the C 16 amide derivatives of C2'-epi- amphotericin B.
C07H 17/08 - Hetero rings containing eight or more ring members, e.g. erythromycins
A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Minshall, Richard D.
Chen, Zhenlong
Abstract
A novel peptide targeting CCR10-eNOS binding is provided as is a cell-permeable construct and method of using the construct to promote or accelerate wound healing, particularly diabetic wound healing.
C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
A61K 47/64 - Drug-peptide, drug-protein or drug-polyamino acid conjugates, i.e. the modifying agent being a peptide, protein or polyamino acid which is covalently bonded or complexed to a therapeutically active agent
A61P 17/02 - Drugs for dermatological disorders for treating wounds, ulcers, burns, scars, keloids, or the like
C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Zuckermann, Federico A.
Dixon, Linda Kathleen
Portugal, Maria Raquel Seica
Goatley, Lynnette Claire
Abstract
A method for generating progeny of an African swine fever (ASF) virus includes providing an isolated or purified fetal porcine lung alveolar macrophage cell capable of replicating the ASF virus, wherein the cell is cultured for at least 5 passages; exposing the cell to the ASF virus; and allowing the ASF virus to replicate in the cell; thereby generating progeny of the ASF virus.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Lee, Myung-Ryul
Ranoa, Diana
Lee, Hyang-Yeon
Hager, Marlies
Montgomery, William
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Fan, Timothy M.
Boudreau, Matthew
Abstract
The blood-brain barrier penetrant procaspase-3 -activating drug, PAC- 1, has been identified as an effective approach to inducing immune stimulatory destruction of cancer cells. PAC-1 induces cleavage of MLH1 in cancer cells, and studies show that inactivation of MLH1 leads to increased mutational burden and neoantigen presentation by major histocompatibility complex (MHC) products. Herein is described a mechanistic-based strategy to bring the power of immunotherapy in an effective fashion for treatment of cancer.
A61K 31/337 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having four-membered rings, e.g. taxol
A61K 31/495 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with two nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. piperazine
28.
CYCLIC DOMINANT NEGATIVE COMPETENCE STIMULATING PEPTIDE ANALOGS AND METHODS OF TREATING STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE INFECTIONS
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Tal-Gan, Yftah
Lau, Gee W.
Yang, Yifang
Abstract
Disclosed herein are compositions, methods of treatment and kits for treating Streptococcus Pneumoniae infections. In some examples, compositions including cyclic dominant negative competence stimulating peptide analogs are disclosed and used for treating Streptococcus Pneumoniae infections.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Yadavalli, Tejabhiram
Shukla, Deepak
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to compositions and drug delivery systems comprising highly porous activated carbon (HP AC) and a therapeutic agent and methods of treating a disorder using these compositions and drug delivery systems. The present disclosure also provides for methods of treating viral infections with HP AC or therapeutic agents adsorbed within HP AC and methods of eliciting an immune response comprising administering a live, live- attenuated virus or virion adsorbed to HPAC.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Madhavan, Sangeetha
Abstract
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for improved rehabilitation of ankle motion by visually-driven priming of motor movement. The methods and systems include a sensor configured to measure ankle angle. The generated signal may be used to determine a maximal range of angles the user is capable of generating in order to calibrate the system. Subsequently, the signal from the sensor may be used to display the user location relative to an indication used to prime the motor movement. User performance may be tracked and performance-based awards given to increase rehabilitative outcome. The method and systems may encourage increased patient compliance by providing a comfortable, effective mode of ankle rehabilitation.
A63B 24/00 - Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
A61B 5/103 - Measuring devices for testing the shape, pattern, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
31.
TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF AUTOANTIBODY-MEDIATED EYE DISEASES
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Jain, Sandeep
Abstract
The present disclosure provides an ophthalmic formulation comprising one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients; a pharmaceutically active compound that is capable of reducing the amount or deleterious actions of autoantibodies on the ocular surface, such as IgG; In particular, the present disclosure provides an ophthalmic formulation where the pharmaceutically active compound is capable of treating a clinical condition selected from the group consisting of inflammatory, infectious and immunological ocular surface or intraocular disease that can cause symptoms of ocular discomfort, keratitis, dry eye disease, symblepheron formation, fornix foreshortening, eyelid margin/conjunctival keratinization, subconjunctival fibrosis, retinal gliosis and glaucoma.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Boudreau, Matthew Wesley
Abstract
Synergistic drug combinations with the small molecule PAC-1 against uveal or cutaneous melanoma. There are no current targeted drug treatments for the mutations associated with uveal melanoma. Despite primary radiation or surgical therapy, up to 50% of patients eventually develop metastatic disease, for which there is no standard therapy nor treatment shown to improve overall survival. Drug combinations with PAC-1 allow the use of lower dosages of this compound that result in cancer cell death in uveal melanoma. Drug combinations of PAC-1 with the kinase inhibitor entrectinib have shown a synergistic effect against uveal melanoma cell lines. Specifically, PAC-1 and entrectinib are synergistic against wild-type and mutant uveal melanoma cell lines (e.g., GNAQ and GNA11).
A61K 31/416 - 1,2-Diazoles condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. indazole
A61K 31/495 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with two nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. piperazine
A61K 31/519 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic rings
33.
HYBRID AMPHOTERICIN B DERIVATIVES WITH REDUCED TOXICITY
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Burke, Martin D.
Zhang, Jiabao
Khandelwal (deceased), Anuj
Santamaria, Anna
Abstract
Disclosed are derivatives of amphotericin B (AmB) characterized by improved clinical efficacy with reduced toxicity compared to AmB. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the AmB derivatives, therapeutic methods of using the AmB derivatives and methods of making the AmB derivatives.
A61K 31/7042 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Fan, Timothy M.
Svec, Riley L.
Abstract
New synthetic methods to provide access to previously unexplored functionality at the C8 position of imidazotetrazines. Through synthesis and evaluation of a suite of compounds with a range of aqueous stabilities (from 0.5 to 40 hours), a predictive model for imidazotetrazine hydrolytic stability based on the Hammett constant of the C8 substituent was derived. Promising compounds were identified that possess activity against a panel of GBM cell lines, appropriate hydrolytic and metabolic stability, and brain-to-serum ratios dramatically elevated relative to TMZ, leading to lower hematological toxicity profiles and superior activity to TMZ in a mouse model of GBM.
A61K 35/28 - Bone marrow; Haematopoietic stem cells; Mesenchymal stem cells of any origin, e.g. adipose-derived stem cells
C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans
A61K 47/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Mensah-Nyagan, Ayikoe-Guy
Pinna, Graziano
Locci, Andrea
Abstract
Described herein are neurosteroids and analogues thereof and derivatives thereof, including, but not limited to, allopregnanolone, allopregnanolone analogues, and derivitaves thereof that can be used for treatment of a neuropsychiatric disorder and/or symptom thereof. Also described herein are pharmaceutical formulations containing an effective amount of a neurosteroids and analogues thereof and derivatives thereof, where the effective amount can be effective for treating a neuropsychiatric disorder and/or symptom thereof. Also described herein are methods of treating a neuropsychiatric disorder and/or a symptom thereof in a subject in need thereof.
A61K 31/567 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids not substituted in position 17 beta by a carbon atom, e.g. oestrane, oestradiol substituted in position 17 alpha, e.g. mestranol, norethandrolone
A61K 31/57 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone
A61K 31/58 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids containing heterocyclic rings, e.g. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium or digitogenin
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Siemionow, Maria
Abstract
A multi-chimeric cell created by ex vivo fusion of three or more hematopoietic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, myoblasts, pericytes, or satellite cells, or a combination thereof, from three or more different donors is provided, as is the use of these cells in thransplant therapy and treatment of immune deficiency and genetic disorders.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Park, Gye Young
Moon, Hyung-Geun
Abstract
In one aspect, the disclosure relates to methods of treating a disease or condition characterized by allergic inflammation, including, but not limited to, asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic dermatitis, allergic esophagitis, allergic rhinitis, allergen-specific serum IgE production, allergic lung and airway inflammation and airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR) with minimal pulmonary adverse reaction, by administration of at least one CSF1R inhibitor and optionally a further therapeutic agent that is an anti-inflammatory drug and/or respiratory drug. In some aspects, the disclosed CSF1R inhibitors useful in the treatment of characterized by allergic inflammation can be administered using a disclosed pharmaceutical composition. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
A61K 31/444 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a six-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. amrinone
A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Katzenellenbogen, John A.
Katzenellenbogen, Benita
Kim, Sung Hoon
Bindman, Noah
Abstract
Provided are compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for inhibiting FOXM1, inhibiting cancer growth, and/or treating cancer. In particular, these compounds and their corresponding quaternary ammonium salts may be used to treat various forms of breast cancer.
C07C 43/215 - Ethers having an ether-oxygen atom bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring having unsaturation outside the six-membered aromatic rings
C07C 217/18 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring the six-membered aromatic ring or condensed ring system containing that ring being further substituted
G01N 33/574 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor for cancer
40.
HINOKITIOL ANALOGUES, METHODS OF PREPARING AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Burke, Martin D.
Grillo, Anthony S.
Cioffi, Alexander G.
Santamaria, Anna
Blair, Daniel
Blake, Andrew
Abstract
Disclosed are analogues of hinokitiol, methods for preparing them, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also disclosed are methods for their use in treating iron-related diseases.
C07C 45/51 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atoms; Preparation of chelates of such compounds by pyrolysis, rearrangement or decomposition
C07C 45/63 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atoms; Preparation of chelates of such compounds by reactions not involving the formation of C=O groups by substitution of halogen atoms by other halogen atoms
C07C 45/64 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atoms; Preparation of chelates of such compounds by reactions not involving the formation of C=O groups by introduction of functional groups containing oxygen only in singly bound form
C07C 45/65 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atoms; Preparation of chelates of such compounds by reactions not involving the formation of C=O groups by hydrogenolysis of functional groups
41.
1,4-SUBSTITUTED ISOQUINOLINE INHIBITORS OF KEAP1/NRF2 PROTEIN-PROTEIN INTERACTION
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Moore, Terry
Lazzara, Phillip
David, Brian
Richardson, Benjamin
Jain, Atul D.
Abstract
Disclosed herein are compounds that can act as inhibitors of the Kelch-like ECH- associated protein 1/nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 ("KEAP1/NRF2") protein- protein interaction, and methods of using the compounds to treat and prevent diseases and disorders, such as COPD, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes, and in the promotion of wound healing. The compounds described herein can include compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: formula (I), wherein the substituents are as described.
C07D 217/22 - Heterocyclic compounds containing isoquinoline or hydrogenated isoquinoline ring systems with hetero atoms or with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached to carbon atoms of the nitrogen-containing ring
A61K 31/472 - Non-condensed isoquinolines, e.g. papaverine
A61P 17/02 - Drugs for dermatological disorders for treating wounds, ulcers, burns, scars, keloids, or the like
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SUBSTITUTED BENZOTHIOPHENE ANALOGS AS SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR DEGRADERS
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Thatcher, Gregory R.
Xiong, Rui
Zhao, Jiong
Lu, Yunlong
Gutgesell, Lauren
Rosales, Carlo Ivan
Li, Yanfeng
Abstract
In one aspect, the disclosure relates to relates to substituted benzothiophene analogs which are useful as selective degraders of estrogen receptor, methods of making same, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods of treating one or more clinical conditions associated with estrogen receptor, such as a cancer, including breast cancer, or osteoporosis. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
C07D 333/44 - Heterocyclic compounds containing five-membered rings having one sulfur atom as the only ring hetero atom not condensed with other rings not substituted on the ring sulfur atom with hetero atoms or with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms with nitro or nitroso radicals directly attached to ring carbon atoms attached in position 5
C07D 409/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
43.
PYRIDINONE-BASED EPIGENETIC MODIFIERS AND USES THEREOF
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Thatcher, Gregory R.
Xiong, Rui
Zhao, Jiong
Li, Yangfeng
Abstract
Described herein are pyridinone-based compounds, derivatives thereof, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof. In some aspects, the pyridinone-based compounds, derivatives thereof, and/or pharmaceutical formulations thereof can be administered to a subject in need thereof. In some aspects, pyridinone-based compounds, derivatives thereof, and/or pharmaceutical formulations thereof can modulate an activity and/or a function of a BRD protein and/or BET protein.
A61K 31/4375 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a six-membered ring having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. quinolizines, naphthyridines, berberine, vincamine
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Peh, Jessie
Boudreau, Matthew
Abstract
The discovery of mutant or fusion kinases that drive oncogenesis, and the subsequent approval of specific inhibitors for these enzymes, has been instrumental in the management of some cancers. However, acquired resistance remains a significant problem in the clinic, limiting the long-term effectiveness of most of these drugs. Herein is demonstrated a strategy to overcome this resistance through drug-induced MEK cleavage (via direct procaspase-3 activation) combined with targeted kinase inhibition. This combination effect is shown to be general across diverse tumor histologies (melanoma, lung cancer, and leukemia) and driver mutations (mutant BRAF or EGFR, fusion kinases EML4-ALK and BCR-ABL). Caspase-3-mediated degradation of MEK kinases results in sustained pathway inhibition and substantially delayed or eliminated resistance in cancer cells in a manner superior to combinations with MEK inhibitors. These data suggest the generality of drug-mediated MEK kinase cleavage as a therapeutic strategy to prevent resistance to targeted anticancer therapies.
A61K 31/495 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with two nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. piperazine
A61K 31/454 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pimozide, domperidone
A61K 31/4545 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a six-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pipamperone, anabasine
A61K 31/4706 - 4-Aminoquinolines; 8-Aminoquinolines, e.g. chloroquine, primaquine
A61K 31/5025 - Pyridazines; Hydrogenated pyridazines ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems
A61K 31/506 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/517 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. quinazoline, perimidine
A61K 31/675 - Phosphorus compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pyridoxal phosphate
A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
A61K 31/56 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids
A61K 31/575 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of three or more carbon atoms, e.g. cholane, cholestane, ergosterol, sitosterol
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Clarke, Ryan E.
Merrill, Bradley J.
Macdougall, Matthew S.
Pennington, Hannah M.
Shy, Brian R.
Abstract
A CRISPR/Cas system and method for editing or regulating transcription of a genome of a cell are provided, wherein the system includes a Cas endonuclease fused with one or more degron sequences and at least one activatable cognate single guide RNA harboring an inactivation sequence in a non-essential region of the cognate sgRNA, wherein said inactivation sequence comprises one or more endonuclease recognition sites of, e.g., a ribozyme.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Chowdhary, Girish
Soman, Chinmay
Kayacan, Erkan
Thompson, Benjamin
Zhang, Zhongzhong
Choudhuri, Anwesa
Abstract
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining video data from a single monocular camera, wherein the video data comprises a plurality of frames, wherein the camera is attached to a mobile robot that is travelling along a lane defined by a row of crops, wherein the row of crops comprises a first plant stem, and wherein the plurality of frames include a depiction of the first plant stem; obtaining robot velocity data from encoder(s), wherein the encoder(s) are attached to the robot; performing foreground extraction on each of the plurality of frames of the video data, wherein the foreground extraction results in a plurality of foreground images; and determining, based upon the plurality of foreground images and based upon the robot velocity data, an estimated width of the first plant stem. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (USA)
Inventor
Lavie, Arnon
Nguyen, Hien-Anh
Schalk, Amanda
Abstract
Variant guinea pig L-asparaginases which are truncated and humanized are described as are fusion proteins containing the L-asparaginase and use of the L- asparaginases in the treatment of cancers such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Gaisina, Irina
Kozikowski, Alan
Abstract
Compounds that inhibit histone (HDACI) and/or activate Nrf2 and HIF, and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of treating diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of HDAC and/or activation of Nrf2 and HIF provide a benefit, like a cancer, a neurodegenerative disorder, a peripheral neuropathy, a neurological disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke, hypertension, malaria, an autoimmune disease, autism, autism spectrum disorders, and inflammation, also are disclosed.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Maker, Ajay
Abstract
A nucleic acid-based assay of pancreatic cyst fluid is provided for differentiating between high-grade and low- grade intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms.
C12Q 1/6809 - Methods for determination or identification of nucleic acids involving differential detection
C12Q 1/6876 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes
C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
C40B 30/04 - Methods of screening libraries by measuring the ability to specifically bind a target molecule, e.g. antibody-antigen binding, receptor-ligand binding
G01N 33/574 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor for cancer
C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
51.
ADAPTIVE CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEM FOR EFFICIENT MONITORING OF UNSTRUCTURED ENVIRONMENTS
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Chowdhary, Girish
Soman, Chinmay P.
Barber, Beau David
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a system for monitoring unstructured environments. A predetermined path can be determined according to an assignment of geolocations to one or more agronomically anomalous target areas, where the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas are determined according to an analysis of a plurality of first images that automatically identifies a target area that deviates from a determination of an average of the plurality of first images that represents an anomalous place within a predetermined area, where the plurality of first images of the predetermined area are captured by a camera during a flight over the predetermined area. A camera of an unmanned vehicle can capture at least one second image of the one or more agronomically anomalous target areas as the unmanned vehicle travels along the predetermined path
G06V 20/17 - Terrestrial scenes taken from planes or by drones
G06V 10/22 - Image preprocessing by selection of a specific region containing or referencing a pattern; Locating or processing of specific regions to guide the detection or recognition
A01G 13/10 - Devices for affording protection against animals, birds or other pests
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Strum, Jay C.
Thatcher, Gregory R.
Xiong, Rui
Zhao, Jiong
Tonetti, Debra A.
Abstract
Compositions, combinations and methods comprising the administration of a CDK4/6 inhibitor of Formula D with a selective estrogen receptor downregulator of Formula A, B or C that are advantageous for the treatment of abnormal cellular proliferation, including a cancer or a tumor.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Yamada, Kaori
Malik, Asrar
Abstract
A construct composed of a Kinesin-derived Angiogenesis Inhibitor peptide and one or more carrier moieties and/or stabilizing moieties is provided as are methods for inhibiting angiogenesis and treating a disease or condition characterized by excessive vascularity.
C07H 21/00 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids
C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof
C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS (USA)
Inventor
Lavie, Arnon
Nguyen, Hien-Anh
Abstract
Variant Erwinia chrysanthemi L-asparaginases with reduced L-glutaminase activity and enhanced in vivo circulation are described as are fusion proteins containing an L-asparaginase and three tandem soluble domains of TRAIL for use in the treatment of cancers such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Kozikowski, Alan
Shen, Sida
Bergman, Joel
Gaisina, Irina N.
Abstract
Histone deacetylases inhibitors (HDACIs) of formula I and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of treating diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of HDAC provides a benefit, like a cancer, a neurodegenerative disorder, a neurological disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke, malaria, an autoimmune disease, autism, and inflammation, also are disclosed. The present HDACIs also increase the sensitivity of a cancer cell to the cytotoxic effects of radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. In some embodiments, the present HDACIs selectively inhibit HDAC6 over other HDAC isozymes.
C07D 215/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing quinoline or hydrogenated quinoline ring systems having no bond between the ring nitrogen atom and a non-ring member or having only hydrogen atoms or carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms, directly attached to the ring carbon atoms having only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, attached to the ring nitrogen atom
A61K 31/498 - Pyrazines or piperazines ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. quinoxaline, phenazine
A61K 31/5415 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with at least one nitrogen and at least one sulfur as the ring hetero atoms, e.g. sulthiame ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. phenothiazine, chlorpromazine, piroxicam
C07D 241/42 - Benzopyrazines with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached to carbon atoms of the hetero ring
C07D 279/16 - 1,4-Thiazines; Hydrogenated 1,4-thiazines condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems condensed with one six-membered ring
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Hanley, Luke
Veryovkin, Igor Vladimirovich
Abstract
A mass analyzing apparatus and system are disclosed for time-of-flight ("TOF") mass spectrometry analysis. A representative system includes a first electrostatic mirror prism to reflect a first ion beam and provide an intermediate ion beam having an intermediate TOF focus and having a spatial dispersion of ions proportional to ion kinetic energies; and a second electrostatic mirror prism to reflect the second ion beam and converge the spatial dispersion of ions to provide a third, recombined ion beam having an output TOF focus; and an ion detector arranged at the output TOF focus to receive and detect the ions of the third ion beam. A bandpass filter may be arranged at the intermediate TOF focus to selectively allow propagation of ions of the second ion beam having a selected range of ion kinetic energies. Configurations having additional electrostatic mirror prisms are disclosed, including for tandem MS-MS and selectable time-of-flight.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Vanden Hoek, Terry
Zhu, Xiangdong
Li, Jing
Abstract
Modified peptides based on C-terminal PDZ binding domains of PTEN and PHLPP, or PDK1 interacting fragment of PKN2 are described as are methods of using the modified peptides for blocking the activity of PTEN, PHLPP and PKN2 and treating sudden cardiac arrest. A method for guiding treatment of cardiac arrest based on sorbitol or taurine levels is also provided.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (USA)
ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY (USA)
Inventor
Reyes, Larisa Mae Q.
Harris, J. Keith
Tucker, Christopher J.
Katz, Joshua S.
Walker, Brittany A.
Zimmerman, Steven C.
Abstract
A method of scale inhibition treatment of a water system comprising introducing an aqueous scale inhibiting composition into the water system wherein the aqueous scale inhibiting composition comprises a carboxylated hyperbranched polyglycerol.
C02F 5/10 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances
60.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CHIMERIC CELLS AND METHOD FOR TREATING MUSCULAR DYSTROPHIES
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Siemionow, Maria
Abstract
A Muscular Dystrophy Chimeric Cell generated by ex vivo fusion of a myoblast with a second myoblast, mesenchymal stem cell, or stromal cell is described as is the use of the same in the treatment of a muscular dystrophy.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Peh, Jessie
Abstract
Disclosed is a composition for use to inhibit the growth or proliferation of cancer cells. The composition comprises (a) a compound PAC-1 wherein the concentration of PAC-1 is from a range of 4 tiM to 12 M; (b) a second active agent, wherein the agent is an inhibitor of the BRAF enzyme having a mutation and the agent is: vemurafenib and the concentration of vemurafenib is from a range of 0.5 M to 30 M; dabrafenib and the concentration of dabrafenib is from a range of 0.5 M to 50 M; or encorafenib and thee concentration of encorafenib is from a range of 0.25 M to 1 M; and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent, excipient, or carrier.
A61K 31/495 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with two nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. piperazine
A61K 31/437 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a five-membered ring having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. indolizine, beta-carboline
A61K 31/506 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Komarova, Yulia A.
Rosenblatt, Mark
Malik, Asrar B.
Abstract
The present invention relates to peptides for inhibiting angiogenesis. The present invention also relates to methods of inhibiting angiogenesis and methods of treating disorders associated with VEGF-induced vascular permeability using the peptides of the invention.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans
A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
A61K 47/64 - Drug-peptide, drug-protein or drug-polyamino acid conjugates, i.e. the modifying agent being a peptide, protein or polyamino acid which is covalently bonded or complexed to a therapeutically active agent
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
OCUGEN, INC. (USA)
Inventor
Jain, Sandeep
Kompella, Uday Bhaskar
Musunuri, Shankar
Abstract
The present invention discloses pharmaceutical preparations for treatment of eye disorders containing an alpha 2 adrenergic agonist, to processes for producing the pharmaceutical preparations and methods for treatment of various eye disorders including dry eye and Meibomian gland dysfunction and a medicinal applicator for topical application of an alpha 2 adrenergic agonist to a subject, a package assembly for the medicinal applicator and methods of using the medicinal applicator to treat eye disorders.
A61K 31/498 - Pyrazines or piperazines ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. quinoxaline, phenazine
A61K 31/573 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone substituted in position 21, e.g. cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisone or aldosterone
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Ackerman, Steven J.
Laffey, Fan Gao
Hitchinson, Ben
Garnier, Boris
Gaponenko, Vadim
Tarasova, Nadya
Abdelkarim, Hazem
Abstract
A C-C chemokine receptor 3 (CCR3) peptide analog that exhibits biased antagonism by binding to and inhibiting ligand-mediated signaling and chemotaxis while promoting the internalization and degradation of CCR3 is provided as is a method of using the peptide analog to treat, prevent, or ameliorate one or more symptoms of an eosinophil- or CCR3 -mediated disease or condition.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Salehi-Khojin, Amin
Kumar, Bijandra
Asadi, Mohammad
Abstract
The disclosure relates generally to batteries. The disclosure relates more specifically to improved catalyst systems for metal-air batteries. A metal-air battery comprising: an anode comprising a metal; a cathode comprising at least one transition metal dichalcogenide; and an electrolyte in contact with the anode and the transition metal dichalcogenide of the cathode, wherein the electrolyte comprises at least 50 % by weight of an ionic liquid, is disclosed herein.
H01M 12/06 - Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type with one metallic and one gaseous electrode
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Ha, Taekjip
Arslan, Sinan
Abstract
Conformationally-constrained helicases having improved activity and strength are provided. Methods of making conformationally-constrained helicases having improved activity and strength are provided. Methods of using conformationally-constrained helicases having improved activity and strength are provided. The present invention is based on the discovery of novel modified helicases that show dramatically enhanced helicase activity and increased strength as compared to unmodified helicases. As described further herein, it has been surprisingly discovered that, by controlling the conformation of certain subdomains such that the helicase remains in a closed form (e.g., by covalently crosslinking the 2B domain to the 1A domain or the 1B domain in a Rep helicase), a highly active and strong form of the helicase is achieved
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Zimmerman, Steven C.
Luu, Long M.
Nguyen, Lein T.T.
Abstract
The invention provides compounds of formula (I), compositions and therapeutic methods. The compounds and compositions can be used for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy. The compounds can selectively bind to CUG repeats in RNA, or to CTG repeats in DNA, and inhibit replication of the nucleic acids. RNA-targeted therapeutic agents for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) are described. In one embodiment, two bisamidinium ligands are linked using "click" chemistry to form a heterodimer that is a potent inhibitor of the MBNL1-rCUG"P complex (Ki = 25 8 nM), is relatively non-toxic to HeLa cells, dissolves nuclear foci, corrects >80% of the IR misregulated alternative splicing in DM1 model cells (1 duM), and shows improvement of disease phenotypes in a DM1 Drosophila model.
A61K 31/53 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with three nitrogens as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. chlorazanil, melamine
A61P 21/00 - Drugs for disorders of the muscular or neuromuscular system
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Metcalf, William W.
Ju, Kou-San
Gao, Jiangtao
Doroghazi, James R.
Labeda, David P.
Van Der Donk, Wilfred A.
Abstract
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a phosphonic acid compound, such as a natural product. Such compounds can include, such as an antibiotic or compound with other activity, derived from an Actinobacteria strain having a gene encoding pepM (phosphoenolpyruvate phosphomutase) or a pepM-dependent biosynthetic pathway. The present invention also relates to methods for treating or preventing or reducing the risk of a bacterial infection by administering a therapeutically effective or prophylactically effective amount of a phosphonic acid antibiotic, or a pharmaceutical composition containing such an antibiotic, to a patient or subject in need thereof. The present invention further relates to methods for isolating, purifying, and identifying such phosphonic acid compounds from Actinobacteria strains.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Kizhakkedathu, Jayachandran
Morrissey, James H.
Travers, Richard J.
Shenoi, Rajesh
Kalathottukaren, Manu Thomas
Abstract
Provided herein are polymers and methods for their use in binding a phosphate containing biological macromolecules. Specifically, the methods and uses provided herein may be used to inhibit thrombin binding to polyphosphate or as an antithrombotic agent for the treatment of stroke, acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary embolism, atrial fibrillation, venous and arterial thromboembolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), peripheral artery disease, trauma-induced coagulopathy, extracorporeal circulation, cancer-associated thrombosis, sepsis, septic shock, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS), or inflammation.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Burke, Martin D.
Uno, Brice E.
Abstract
Disclosed is a derivative of amphotericin B (AmB), denoted C2'epiAmB, with an improved therapeutic index over amphotericin B, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the AmB derivative, methods of making the AmB derivative and the pharmaceutical composition, and their use in methods of inhibiting growth of a yeast or fungus and treating a yeast or fungal infection. C2'epiAmB is an epimer of the parent compound. Specifically, C2'epiAmB differs from the parent compound at the C2' stereogenic center on mycosamine. This difference in structure results in (i) retained capacity to bind ergosterol and inhibit growth of yeast, (ii) greatly reduced capacity to bind cholesterol, and (iii) essentially no toxicity to human cells.
C07H 17/08 - Hetero rings containing eight or more ring members, e.g. erythromycins
A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Parkinson, Elizabeth I.
Bair, Joseph S.
Abstract
Compounds that specifically kill fluoroquinolone (FQ) resistant bacteria have been developed and are described herein. The FQs are the most commonly prescribed antibiotics to adults in the U.S. and thus are extremely important drugs. However, bacterial resistant to these drugs is now ubiquitous in some of the most common and deadly Gram-positive pathogens, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Indeed, FQs are no longer indicated for treatment of MRSA and VRE infections because of such resistance. The compounds have specific and potent activity versus MRSA and VRE.
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
A01P 1/00 - Disinfectants; Antimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
A61K 31/4745 - Quinolines; Isoquinolines ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems condensed with ring systems having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. phenanthrolines
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Eden, J. Gary
Kim, Min Hwan
Cho, Jin Hoon
Park, Sung-Jin
Abstract
A preferred modular microplasma microchannel reactor device includes a microchannel array arranged with respect to electrodes for generation of plasma and isolated by dielectric from the electrodes. A cover covers a central portion of the microchannel array, while leaving end portions of the microchannel array exposed. A gas inlet and product outlet are arranged to permit flow into, through and out of the microchannel array. Reactor modules of the invention include pluralities of the modular reactor devices. The reactors devices can be arranged by a housing or a frame to be in fluid communication. A system of the invention arranges pluralities of modules. Preferred module housings, frames and reactors include structural features to create alignments and connections. Preferred modules include fans to circulate feedstock and reaction product. Other reactor devices provide plasma actuation for flow.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Smith, Sheena N.
Harris, Daniel T.
Kranz, David M.
Abstract
T cell receptors (TCRs) that have higher affinity for the Survivin antigen are provided. The high affinity TCRs were engineered through the generation of mutational libraries of TCRs in a single-chain format, followed by selection for improved stability and affinity on the surface of yeast (i.e. directed evolution). In embodiments, the engineered TCRs can be used in soluble form for targeted delivery in vivo, or as genes introduced into T cells in an adoptive T cell setting.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Burke, Martin D.
Davis, Stephen
Uno, Brice E.
Struble, Justin
Dailey, Ian
Gray, Kaitlyn C.
Knapp, David M.
Wang, Pulin
Palyam, Nagarjuna
Abstract
6 ABTRACT Provided are certain derivatives of amphotericin B (AmB) characterized by reduced toxicity and retained anti-fungal activity. Certain of the derivatives are C16 urea derivatives of AmB. Certain of the derivatives are C3, C5, C8, C9, C11, C13, or C15 deoxy derivatives of AmB. Certain of the derivatives include C3' or C4 modifications of the mycosamine appendage of AmB. Also provided are methods of making AmB derivatives of the invention, pharmaceutical compositions comprising AmB derivatives of the invention, and methods of use of AmB derivatives of the invention. OH OH \ 0 HO /Me 0 OH OH OH OH 0, " N NNH2 H H la OH NH2 Date Recue/Date Received 2021-03-16
C07H 17/08 - Hetero rings containing eight or more ring members, e.g. erythromycins
A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
A61K 31/7056 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing five-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Giulianotti, Pier
Vittori, Arturo
Vogler, Andreas
Abstract
A robotic surgical station is described. The robotic surgical station has a base configured to be fixed to the ground, a ring-shaped structure to which a patient bed and a plurality of robot arms are restrained at respective first and second mounts and a remote control unit that may be used by a surgeon to carry out a surgical intervention on a patient.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Boothman, David A.
Bair, Joseph S.
Cao, Lifen
Gao, Jimming
Huang, Xiumei
Luo, Xiuquan
Ma, Xinpeng
Moore, Zachary R.
Parkinson, Elizabeth I.
Abstract
Disclosed are combination therapies that can be selectively lethal toward a variety of different cancer cell types and cancer conditions in a subject, for example, tumor cells having elevated levels of NQ01. The therapies comprise the use of a NQ01 bioactivatable drug in combination with a poly(ADP-ribosyl) polymerase I (PARP1) inhibitor for killing or inhibiting the growth of cancer cells in a patient that has cancerous cells, wherein the NQ01 bioactivatable drug is deoxynyboquinone (DNQ) or isobutyl- deoxynyboquinone (DNQ-87). The combination therapies disclosed herein can be useful for the management, treatment, control, or adjunct treatment of diseases, where the selective lethality is beneficial in chemotherapeutic therapy, particularly where the disease is accompanied by elevated levels of NQ01.
A61K 31/4745 - Quinolines; Isoquinolines ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems condensed with ring systems having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. phenanthrolines
A61K 31/352 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom condensed with carbocyclic rings, e.g. cannabinols, methantheline
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Zuckermann, Federico
Calzada-Nova, Gabriela
Schnitzlein, William
Abstract
Provided herein are embodiments relating to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus, compositions comprising the virus, and methods of using the virus. The virus may be used to immunize a mammal, including swine. Methods for generating an immune response against PRRS virus in swine by administering a composition comprising the virus are provided.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Thatcher, Gregory R.
Tonetti, Debra
Molloy, Mary Ellen
Michalsen, Bradley
Qin, Zihui
Xiong, Rui
Abstract
Disclosed herein are methods for treatment of estrogen-related medical disorders. The methods of treatment may comprise administering to a subject in need of such treatment a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Thatcher, Gregory R.
Siklos, Marton
Xiong, Rui
Abstract
The present disclosure provides for benzothiophene derivatives and use thereof for treating estrogen-related medical disorders. Disclosed herein is a composition for use in treatment of an estrogen-related medical disorder, in a subject in need of such treatment, wherein the composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of at least one of two compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. One of the compounds is selected from the group consisting of: (3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6- hydroxybenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)(4- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanone;cyclopropyl(3-(4- fluorophenyI)-6 hydroxybenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanone; (3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6- hydroxybenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)(pyridin-4-yl)methanone; 1-(3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6- hydroxybenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)-2-methylpropan-1-one; (4-ethynylphenyl)(3-(4- fluorophenyl)-6-hydroxybenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)methanone; (3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6- hydroxybenzo[b]thiophen-2-yl)(p-tolypmethanone; (4-(1 -(4-fluorophenyl)-1 H-1 ,2,3- triazol-4-yl)phenyl)(3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-hydroxybenzo[b]thiophen-2- yl)methanone; and (3r,5r,70-adamantan-1-yl(3-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-hydroxybenzo[b]thiophen-2- yl)methanone; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The other one of the compounds has a formula of (II-ii): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
C07D 409/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
A61K 31/4535 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a heterocyclic ring having sulfur as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pizotifen
A61P 9/00 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system
A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Roth, Howard Steven
Abstract
ABSTRACT The invention provides compounds and compositions useful for the modulation of certain enzymes. One such compound may be a compound of Formula I: R.I'N 0 14:70 ( Njr$1,14 I R2) n H (I) wherein R1 is an optionally substituted benzoyl; n is 1, 2, 3, or 4; and each R2 is independently H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, halo, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, benzyl, benzyloxy, nitro, cyano (-CN), sulfonamide (- SO2NH2), acetylene, N-alkyl-triazole, or N-benzyl-triazole; or two R2 groups form an ortho- fused benzo group;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The compounds and compositions can induce of cell death, particularly cancer cell death. The invention also provides methods for the synthesis and use of the compounds and compositions, including the use of compounds and compositions in therapy for the treatment of cancer and selective induction of apoptosis in cells. CA 2879798 2020-01-15
C07D 295/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by singly or doubly bound nitrogen atoms
A61K 31/495 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with two nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. piperazine
A61K 31/496 - Non-condensed piperazines containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. rifampin, thiothixene
C07D 295/125 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by singly or doubly bound nitrogen atoms with the ring nitrogen atoms and the substituent nitrogen atoms attached to the same carbon chain, which is not interrupted by carbocyclic rings
C07D 403/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Smith, Sheena N.
Kranz, David M.
Abstract
The use of model T cell receptors (TCRs) as scaffolds for in vitro engineering of novel specificities is provided. TCRs with de novo binding to a specific peptide-major histocompatibility complex (MHC) product can be isolated by: 1 ) mutagenizing a T cell receptor protein coding sequence to generate a variegated population of mutants (a library), 2) selection of the library of TCR mutants with the specific peptide-MHC, using a process of directed evolution and a "display" methodology (e.g., yeast, phage, mammalian cell) and the peptide-MHC ligand. The process can be repeated to identify TCR variants with improved affinity for the selecting peptide-MHC ligand.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION (USA)
Inventor
Bent, Andrew Farmer
Hudson, Matthew
Diers, Brian
Melito, Sara
Cook, David Edward
Hughes, Teresa
Bayless, Adam
Wang, Jianping
Lee, Tong Geon
Guo, Xiaoli
Abstract
Methods of increasing the resistance of plants, in particular soybeans, to nematodes, in particular soybean cyst nematodes, are provided herein. The methods include increasing the expression of Glyma18g02580, Glyma18g02590 and/or Glyma18g2610 in cells of a plant and in particular in root cells of a plant to increase the resistance of the plant and plant cells to nematodes. The methods include increasing the expression using constitutive promoters or by increasing the copy number of the polynucleotides. Constructs for expressing these polypeptides, transgenic cells, transgenic plants and methods of generating the same are al so provided. Methods of screening plant cells for resistance or susceptibility to nematodes are also provided.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
VANQUISH ONCOLOGY, INC. (USA)
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Botham, Rachel C.
Fan, Timothy M.
Gilbert, Mark J.
Handley, Michael K.
Joshi, Avadhut
Riggins, Gregory J.
Tarasow, Theodore M.
Abstract
Disclosed are compositions comprising PAC-1 and temozolomide (TMZ) and uses of such compositions for the induction of cell death, for example, cancer cell death. Combinations of compounds and related uses are disclosed, including the use of compounds in therapy for the treatment of cancer and selective induction of apoptosis in cells. The disclosed drug combinations can have lower neurotoxicity effects than other compounds and combinations of compounds.
A61K 31/175 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having the group N—C(O)—N or N—C(S)—N, e.g. urea, thiourea, carmustine having the group , N—C(O)—N=N— or , e.g. carbonohydrazides, carbazones, semicarbazides, semicarbazones; Thioanalogues thereof
A61K 31/4172 - Imidazole-alkanecarboxylic acids, e.g. histidine
A61K 31/495 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with two nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. piperazine
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
VANQUISH ONCOLOGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Botham, Rachel C.
Fan, Timothy M.
Gilbert, Mark J.
Handley, Michael K.
Roth, Howard S.
Tarasow, Theodore M.
Abstract
The invention provides compositions and methods for the induction of cell death, for example, cancer cell death. Combinations of compounds and related methods of use are disclosed, including the use of compounds in therapy for the treatment of cancer and selective induction of apoptosis in cells. The disclosed drug combinations can have lower neurotoxicity effects than other compounds and combinations of compounds.
A61K 31/495 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with two nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. piperazine
A61K 31/704 - Compounds having saccharide radicals attached to non-saccharide compounds by glycosidic linkages attached to a carbocyclic compound, e.g. phloridzin attached to a condensed carbocyclic ring system, e.g. sennosides, thiocolchicosides, escin, daunorubicin, digitoxin
A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
A61K 31/7052 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides
A61K 31/085 - Ethers or acetals having an ether linkage to aromatic ring nuclear carbon
A61K 31/165 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide
A61K 31/166 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the carbon atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. procainamide, procarbazine, metoclopramide, labetalol
A61K 31/167 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the nitrogen atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. lidocaine, paracetamol
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Jain, Sandeep
Abstract
A composition for use in the treatment of a nucleic acid-related eye disease. The composition comprises a nuclease and an ophthalmic excipient and does not contain an antibiotic. The nucleic acid-related eye disease is selected from the group consisting of dry eye disease, lamellar keratitis, contact lens-associated keratitis, endophthalmitis, infectious crystalline keratopathy, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP), keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), Sjogren syndrome (SS), Sjogren syndrome associated keratoconjunctivitis sicca, non-Sjogren syndrome associated keratoconjunctivitis sicca, keratitis sicca, sicca syndrome, xerophthalmia, tear film disorder, decreased tear production, aqueous tear deficiency (ATD), and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Anderson, Robert A., Jr.
Diao, Xiao-Hui
Zaneveld, Lourens J. D.
Chany, Calvin J., Ii
Krunic, Aleksej
Waller, Donald P.
Venton, Duane L.
Jain, Sanjay
Abstract
Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions useful for reducing the risk of infection. In particular, disclosed herein are mandelic acid condensation polymers, compositions comprising such compounds, processes for producing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul J.
Boothman, David A.
Bair, Joseph S.
Palchaudhuri, Rahul
Parkinson, Elizabeth I.
Abstract
Compounds of Formula (I) can be selectively lethal toward a variety of different cancer cell types. The compounds are useful for the management, treatment, control, or adjunct treatment of diseases, where the selective lethality is beneficial in chemotherapeutic therapy.
A61K 31/4745 - Quinolines; Isoquinolines ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems condensed with ring systems having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. phenanthrolines
A61K 31/675 - Phosphorus compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pyridoxal phosphate
A61K 31/706 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Eden, J. Gary
Park, Sung-Jin
Cho, Jin Hoon
Sung, Seung Hoon
Kim, Min Hwan
Abstract
A microplasma device of the invention includes a microcavity (16) or microchannel (21, 30) defined at least partially within a thick metal oxide layer (10) consisting essentially of defect free oxide. Electrodes (12, 22a, 22b) are arranged with respect to the microcavity or microchannel to stimulate plasma generation in said microcavity or microchannel upon application of suitable voltage and at least one of the electrodes is encapsulated within the thick metal oxide layer. Large arrays can be formed and are highly robust as lack of microcracks in the oxide avoid dielectric breakdown. A method of fabricating a microcavity or microchannel plasma device of the invention includes anodizing a flat or gently curved or gently sloped metal substrate to form a thick layer of metal oxide consisting essentially of nanopores that are perpendicular to the surface of the metal substrate. Material removal is conducted to remove metal oxide material to form a microcavity or microchannel in the thick layer of metal oxide. Powder blasting is preferably used as an efficient removal process that preserves oxide quality.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Komarova, Yulia A.
Saqib, Uzma
Vogel, Stephen M.
Malik, Asrar B.
Abstract
Provided herein are peptide inhibitors of the interaction between End Binding Protein 3 (EB3) and Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate Receptor Type 3 (IP3R3). Also provided are methods and materials for treating lung injury, including acute lung injury, which may include hyperpermeability of lung vessels, vascular leakage, the development of edema, asthma, anaphylaxis, angioedema, systemic vascular permeability syndromes, and nasal congestion.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Kozikowski, Alan
Kalin, Jay Hans
Butler, Kyle Vincent
Bergman, Joel
Hancock, Wayne W.
Abstract
Histone deacetylases inhibitors (HDACIs) such as a compound having a structural formula of Cap-L-M wherein Cap-L-M is , and wherein is described herein and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of treating diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of HDAC provides a benefit, like a cancer, a neurodegenerative disorder, a peripheral neuropathy, a neurological disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke, hypertension, malaria, an autoimmune disease, autism, autism spectrum disorders, and inflammation, also are disclosed.
C07D 209/08 - Indoles; Hydrogenated indoles with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms, directly attached to carbon atoms of the hetero ring
C07C 229/38 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and carboxyl groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton
C07C 229/52 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino and carboxyl groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton
C07C 259/10 - Compounds containing carboxyl groups, an oxygen atom of a carboxyl group being replaced by a nitrogen atom, this nitrogen atom being further bound to an oxygen atom and not being part of nitro or nitroso groups without replacement of the other oxygen atom of the carboxyl group, e.g. hydroxamic acids having carbon atoms of hydroxamic groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings
C07D 207/08 - Heterocyclic compounds containing five-membered rings not condensed with other rings, with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom with only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with hydrocarbon radicals, substituted by hetero atoms, attached to ring carbon atoms
C07D 209/14 - Radicals substituted by nitrogen atoms, not forming part of a nitro radical
C07D 231/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,2-diazole or hydrogenated 1,2-diazole rings not condensed with other rings having two or three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
C07D 235/14 - Radicals substituted by nitrogen atoms
C07D 295/155 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals with the ring nitrogen atoms and the carbon atoms with three bonds to hetero atoms separated by carbocyclic rings or by carbon chains interrupted by carbocyclic rings
C07D 473/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing purine ring systems
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Han, Yejun
Moon, Young Hwan
Su, Xaioyun
Yoshida, Shosuke
Miyagi, Atsushi
Dodd, Dylan
Mackie, Roderick I.
Cann, Isaac K.O.
Abstract
The disclosure provides thermostable enzymes isolated from Caldicellulosiruptor bescii and fragments thereof useful for the degradation of cellulose and/or hemicellulose, including thermostable cellulases and hemicellulases. The disclosure further provides nucleic acids encoding the thermostable enzymes of the disclosure. The disclosure also provides methods for the conversion of cellulose and hemicellulose into fermentable sugars using thermostable enzymes of the disclosure. The disclosure also provides enzyme cocktails containing multiple enzymes disclosed herein. The enzymes can be used to release sugars present in cellulose or hemicellulose for subsequent fermentation to produce value-added products.
C12P 1/04 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymes; General processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes by using bacteria
C07K 14/195 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria
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OPTICAL ANALYTE DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC (USA)
GENALYTE, INC. (USA)
Inventor
Bailey, Ryan C.
Qavi, Abraham J.
Kindt, Jared T.
Byeon, Ji-Yeon
Luchansky, Matthew S.
Mcclellan, Melinda S.
Washburn, Adam L.
Owen, Tate
Gleeson, Martin Anthony
Gunn, Lawrence C., Iii
Abstract
Disclosed are systems and methods for detecting an analyte of interest in a sample including an optical sensor, a capture probe attached to a surface of the optical sensor wherein the capture probe is capable of binding to the analyte to form a duplex or complex, and an antibody capable of binding to the analyte, duplex, or complex. Also disclosed are systems and methods further include a particle attached to the antibody or capable of binding to the antibody. Also disclosed are systems and methods for analyte detection feature one or more of the following: high detection sensitivity and specificity, scalability and multiplex capacity, ability to analyze large analytes, and ability to detect or measure multiple individual binding events in realtime.
C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator
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PERSONAL GLUCOSE METERS FOR DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF A BROAD RANGE OF ANALYTES
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Lu, Yi
Xiang, Yu
Abstract
A general methodology for the development of highly sensitive and selective sensors that can achieve portable, low-cost and quantitative detection of a broad range of targets using only a personal glucose meter (PGM) is disclosed. The method uses recognition molecules that are specific for a target agent, enzymes that can convert an enzyme substrate into glucose, and PGM. Also provided are sensors, which can include a solid support to which is attached a recognition molecule that permits detection of a target agent, wherein the recognition molecule specifically binds to the target agent in the presence of the target agent but not significantly to other agents as well as an enzyme that can catalyze the conversion of a substance into glucose, wherein the enzyme is attached directly or indirectly to the recognition molecule, and wherein in the presence of the target agent the enzyme can convert the substance into glucose. The disclosed sensors can be part of a lateral flow device. Methods of using such sensors for detecting target agents are also provided.
C12Q 1/54 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving glucose or galactose
C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
C12M 1/40 - Apparatus specially designed for the use of free, immobilised, or carrier-bound enzymes, e.g. apparatus containing a fluidised bed of immobilised enzymes
C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Thatcher, Gregory R.J.
Qin, Zhihui
Luo, Jia
Abstract
Nitrated and non-nitrated compounds capable of protecting brain tissue from injury and useful as therapeutic agents to treat neurodegenerative diseases and conditions are disclosed. Methods of using the compounds in therapeutic treatments, and methods of preparing the compounds, also are disclosed.
C07D 277/587 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-thiazole or hydrogenated 1,3-thiazole rings not condensed with other rings having two or three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals substituted by carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms, said aliphatic radicals being substituted
A61K 31/427 - Thiazoles not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
C07D 277/22 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-thiazole or hydrogenated 1,3-thiazole rings not condensed with other rings having two or three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
C07D 277/32 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-thiazole or hydrogenated 1,3-thiazole rings not condensed with other rings having two or three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with hetero atoms or with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
C07D 417/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing only aliphatic carbon atoms
C07D 417/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
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HIGHLY SELECTIVE 5-HT(2C) RECEPTOR AGONISTS HAVING ANTAGONIST ACTIVITY AT THE 5-HT(2B) RECEPTOR
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (USA)
Inventor
Kozikowski, Alan
Roth, Bryan
Svennebring, Andreas
Chen, Gang
Cho, Sung Jin
Abstract
Highly selective 5-HT(2C) receptor angonists receptors are disclosed. In some embodiments, the highly selective 5-HT(2C) receptor agonists receptors have a structural formula (I).
C07C 217/74 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of at least one six-membered aromatic ring and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms or to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton with rings other than six-membered aromatic rings being part of the carbon skeleton
A61K 31/138 - Aryloxyalkylamines, e.g. propranolol, tamoxifen, phenoxybenzamine
A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
C07C 217/14 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
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STEM CELL IMMUNE MODULATION METHODS OF USE AND APPARATUS
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Zhao, Yong
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed co-culturing stem cells with mononuclear cells and/or lymphocytes to modulate their function. The invention also discloses the use of stem cells to educate autoreactive immune cells as a mechanism to treat autoimmune diseases and immune disorder-related diseases, such as diabetes. In one aspect of the invention, bioreactors are disclosed for modulating lymphocytes and suppressing autoreactive T cells. The bioreactors can include a chamber having at least one positively charged and/or hydrophobic substrate surface, a population of stem cells attached to the substrate surface, an inlet conduit for introducing lymphocytes into the chamber, and an outlet conduit for extracting treated lymphocytes following co-culturing with the stem cells.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Kozikowski, Alan
Butler, Kyle B.
Kalin, Jay Hans
Abstract
Compounds of formula (I) are disclosed: (see formula I) wherein D, E, F, G, Y, Z, R0 and m are defined herein. Also disclosed is a use of these compounds as histone deacetylases inhibitors (HDACIs), and compositions containing the same.
A61K 31/437 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a five-membered ring having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. indolizine, beta-carboline
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
Hergenrother, Paul Joseph
Peterson, Quinn Patrick
Hsu, Danny Chung
West, Diana C.
Fan, Timothy M.
Novotny, Chris J.
Abstract
Compositions and methods are disclosed in embodiments relating to induction of cell death such as in cancer cells. Compounds and related methods for synthesis and use there-of, including the use of compounds in therapy for the treatment of cancer and selective induction of apoptosis in cells are disclosed. Compounds are disclosed that have lower neurotoxicity effects than other compounds.
C07D 295/15 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals with the ring nitrogen atoms and the carbon atoms with three bonds to hetero atoms attached to the same carbon chain, which is not interrupted by carbocyclic rings to an acyclic saturated chain
A61K 31/445 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine
A61K 31/454 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pimozide, domperidone
C07D 405/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing three or more hetero rings
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COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DECITABINE AND TETRAHYDROURIDINE AND USES THEREOF
A61K 31/706 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom
A61P 7/00 - Drugs for disorders of the blood or the extracellular fluid