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DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This SBIR project is in response to the call for the development of rapid and portable diagnostic tools for chemical threat exposure, suitable for use by emergency care providers in order to guide medical countermeasures. The broad objective of this proposal is to develop an extremely sensitive and selective biosensor device capable of detecting and discriminat ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Pulmonary anthrax, a rare but extremely severe form of anthrax, is initiated by phagocytosis of Bacillus anthracis spores by alveolar macrophages (AMs). The current, Protective Antigen (PA) based, vaccine requires sev

PROJECT SUMMARY The objective of our program is to develop a safe and effective nonopioid analgesic for the treatment of neuropathic pain, such as pain associated with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, that targets an isoform of the voltage-gated sodium ion channel, NaV1.7. Voltage-gated sodium channels are involved in the transmission of nociceptive signals from their site of origin in ...

Project Summary Acquired epilepsy results from acute brain injury, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI). Acquired epilepsy is a major public health issue with inadequate treatment and diagnostic options. There are no biomarkers that assist in the prediction or diagnosis of acquired epilepsy. Project isoPTE will use two animal models of epilepsy to determine whether plasma microRNA (miRNA) biomarke ...

The long term goal of this proposal is the development of an intranasal stand alone TLRagonist to treat allergic rhinitisUnlike antigen specific therapythis allergen independent approach will be broadly applicable to a vast array of allergens patients are exposed toSuch treatment would provide relief within hours of administrationproviding short term symptom controland has the potential to deliver ...

Group B streptococcus (GBS) causes invasive infections of newborns, pregnant women and adults with underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes or cancer. Despite antibiotic treatment, estimated case fatality rates of 5-20% in neonates and 15-32% in adults establish the prevention of GBS infections as a public health priority. Peptide immunogens that mimic the structure of GBS capsular polysach ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will develop and demonstrate a broad-application prototype Artificial Accessory Cell that can be used as a supplement and/or replacement for cytokines for the directed differentiation of stem cells into desired lineages. While the technology is applicable to all types of stem cells for which some informati ...

Summary Abstract There are currently no tools available that can objectively measure painHistoricallypain in humans has been measured using subjective ratings to determine presence and severityIn animal modelspain is measured by semi quantitative assays that rely on the observation of pain behaviorsThough usefulthe inherently subjective nature of these measures has hampered both research and treat ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This STTR proposal describes collaborative research between Zdye LLC and Montana State University (MSU) to synthesize and demonstrate innovative ultrasensitive, fluorescent dyes for multicolor (multiplex) detection in proteomics. The resulting "Zdyes" are designed for vastly improved quantitation of differential protein expression and changes in protein post-tr ...

Abstract Pharmacogenomics, the study of how an individual's genetic makeup affects their response to drugs, has undergone rapid advancements. This has occurred alongside a decrease in the cost of genotyping technology, making implementation of pharmacogenomics into clinical practice increasingly feasible. Personalized medicine leveraging pharmacogenomics is gaining momentum to optimize drug choice ...