NEW CATIONIC DNA BACKBONE FOR ARRAY BASED DIAGNOSTICS

Award Information

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services

Branch: N/A

Contract: CA74642-01

Agency Tracking Number: 39639

Amount: $100,000.00

Phase: Phase I

Program: SBIR

Solicitation Topic Code: N/A

Solicitation Number: N/A

Timeline

Solicitation Year: N/A

Award Year: 1997

Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A

Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A

Small Business Information

Genometrix, Inc.

3608 Research Forest Dr, Ste B7

The Woodlands, TX 77381

United States

DUNS: N/A

HUBZone Owned: No

Woman Owned: No

Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No

Principal Investigator

Name: EGGERS, MITCHELL D
Phone: () -

Business Contact

Phone: (713) 367-1038

Research Institution

N/A

Abstract

Esophageal obstruction due to cancer can produce debilitating dysphagia. Rapid and safe palliation of dysphagia is usually possible with endoscopic implantation of expandable metal sent. A major complication of these prosthesis is occlusion due to tumor ingrowth or overgrowth. The current proposal addresses ion implantation of a radioactive nuclide into the metallic stent to prevent tumor ingrowth and restenosis. Low intensity (less than 5 microcuries) 45 Ca beta emitter will deliver focused radiation to effectively control tumor ingrowth and provide a reasonable palliative care for inoperable esophageal carcinoma. This innovative approach is effective in improving the quality of life of patients and reducing health care costs associated with complications and the need for additional intervention.

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NEW CATIONIC DNA BACKBONE FOR ARRAY BASED DIAGNOSTICS